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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1958
Page
2
Advertising rates listed 25 cents per line with a 75 cent minimum. The Saline Observer notes classifieds also appear in The Manchester Enterprise and The Milan Leader. Display advertising rates available on request.
The piece notes a two year study by Cornell Medical College on crash injury programs among similar agencies in multiple states. It recounts the slaying of trooper Dugald A. Pellot and wounding of Douglas A. Vogel. Gunmen fled to Indiana, killing trooper William Kellems and wounding others.
Senator Potter outlines holiday aims including Jupiter missile production to create jobs for 200000 in Michigan, natural gas development for UP, lower tolls for St. Lawrence trade, farm surplus research, and aging issues. He notes Congress reconvening and calls for wartime stability and guiding principles. Cuban pensions for 7408 veterans total 16 million dollars annually.
Washington reports improved soil moisture in the Dust Bowl but notes 8.5 million acres remain vulnerable to wind erosion. The Soil Conservation Service cites unanchored topsoil in southern plains on bare or poorly tilled land, with 3 million Texas acres at risk, plus 1.5 million in Colorado and 1 million in North Dakota.
Michigan State University poultry researchers urge farmers to adopt quality preserving practices as egg quality declines with carbon dioxide loss. An odorless oil coating on eggs slows gas escape. dipping is most effective, spraying cheaper. Also, Tom Alway Hatchery in Ludington receives 1750 chicks from a new recurrent reciprocal selection strain promising higher, more uniform eggs with thicker whites and fewer blood spots.
Washington reports a federal state survey showing grasshopper outbreaks in 18 700 000 acres of rangeland with a six million acre block in the Texas Panhandle. Montana, California and Colorado also face heavy infestations as cropland threats loom in Minnesota, Wisconsin and other states. Ranchers urged to act promptly as insecticide use remains likely.
The Probate Court of Washtenaw County Michigan will hear Albert Hoeft's petition to determine the legal heirs entitled to inherit the real estate of Jacob Spathelf, deceased. Hearing set for January 7, 1958 at 9:30 A.M. Publication required for three weeks in the Saline Observer. Service on known parties must be by certified mail or personal delivery within set prior days.
The Agriculture Department reports initial sign ups in the Great Plains conservation program with four Texas farmers and one North Dakota farmer joining. The plan supports long term soil protection with up to 80 percent cost coverage and allows land to be used before contract expiry. It spans 233 counties across 10 western states and Texas, aligning with existing conservation efforts and drought recovery goals.
Notice of foreclosure by advertisement on a mortgage dated January 8 1955 from John H Martin and Mildred Martin to Bridgewater Lumber Co later assigned to Saline Savings Bank and then back to Bridgewater. Public sale set for January 16 1958 at 10 00 am at the south front door of Washtenaw County Courthouse to satisfy 1873 96 principal 54 03 interest plus legal costs with the 33 foot strip of Judd Road noted as public right of way.
In Washtenaw County Michigan the probate court sets January 8 1958 for hearing Florence A Bracey petition to validate the will of Grace Davis Cook and, if valid, appoints administrator. A copy of the order will be published weekly for three weeks in the Saline Observer.
Dec 18 1957 hearing set in Washtenaw County Probate Court for Loren ce Herter estate. Creditors must file claims by March 5 1958 with H W Keubler fiduciary. Notice published in Saline Observer for three weeks and served by mail or personal delivery.
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