Lansing Welcomes Fitzgerald as New Governor and Legislature
Amid a dramatic transfer of power in Lansing, Gov. Frank D. Fitzgerald assumes office as Michigan inaugurates the 58th legislature. The Democratic majority in the House clashes with Republicans over leadership, while the Senate, led by Republicans, prepares its organizational slate. Gov. Fitzgerald’s lengthy message urges fiscal reform, tax revisions, and wide state government consolidation to modernize Michigan.
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Wilson- Atwood
Secretary of State
Detroit
Michigan
Frand D. Fitzgerald
Rot
Lansing
Gov Green
House of Representatives
House
Kerns Hotel
Senate
George C. Watson
Capac
George A Schroeder
Carl F. Delano
Kalamazoo County
Myles F. Gray
Gray
Lawrence O'Neill
Gleland Galt
Grand Rapids
Fred I. Chase
Adolph Heidkamp
Lake Ddinden
Gordon F. VanHenenaam
Muskegon
van Ehenenaam
National House of Representatives
J. Neal Lamoreaux
Comstock Parl
Harold Sauer
Kent City
Charles Q. Carlisle
Saginaw
Rale Doyle
Fred E. Watkins
Pontiac
Joseph A. Long
Wriford
William Birk
Baraga
James K. Jamison
Ontonagon
Charles Hallman
Philip J. Rahoi
Iron Mountain
Supreme Court
Gov. Fitzgerald
William A. Comstock
Fitzgerald
Gov
Local notes and business moves in Washtenaw area
Thirty years ago Fred Heininger’s livery team raced from the depot to Bixby’s mill, wrecking the hack. Detroit chosen as permanent location for the state fair, with dates set. Two men fined in Ypsilanti for asking train questions. Vocal music class to meet Friday at 7:30 in Presbyterian church. about thirty enrolled. Washtenaw Mutual Fire Insurance Board elected A. A. Graves, John Spafford, G L Hoyt, H. W. Bassett, B. Kelly, Wim Campbell. Nissle & Hauser moving into Hinckley store. rumor Charles Schroen may open a new dry goods shop nearby. Whissly Clothing Company ships stock to Cement City for a seasonal sale. HH. P. Chambers and Julius Lindenschmitt accompany the stock.
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Fred Heininger
Bixby’s Mill
Detroit
Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Whissly Clothing Company
Cement City
Hillsdale
HH. P. Chambers
Julius Lindenschmitt
Deer kill rises slightly from 1988 year pace
Reports to the Department of Conservation show about 20,000 deer killed during the open season, a bit above 1988, while hunter success dropped. More bears moved across the Straits of Mackinac than ever before, over 150, with past records at 72. Hunters returning from the Upper Peninsula note fewer fawns and does and a rise in predators.
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Department of Conservation
Straits of Mackinac
Upper Peninsula
St. John's Lutheran Church Services in Bridgewater
St. John's Lutheran Church in Bridgewater led by Pastor M. C. Phillipp holds divine services at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11. English services occur every second and fourth Sunday monthly. Everybody is cordially invited.
Methodist Church Notes Bert Kole, Minister
Morning worship at 10 o clock and 11 15. Sunday school led by Supt H A Holmes with classes for all grades. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 30 with Senior and Junior groups. Evening service at 7 30 with special music. Wednesday prayer service and Bible study at 7 30. Thursday choir practice in the evening.
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H. A. Holmes
Epworth
Community Social Notes from Central Lods and Nearby
Central Lods Clarence Grosshans of Ann Arbor spent Sunday at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Orin Drake visited her father Theodore Steward. Walter Lindemann stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs William Lindemann. Mrs Bert Moore and sons Lawrence and Ralph visited with Mr and Mrs William Birkle at Platt. Dorothy Moore and Maxine Clickner of Platt spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Moore. Miss Mildred Manor returned to her teaching job in Lansing after two weeks with her mother Mrs John Manor. Mr and Mrs Harold Finch and daughter Marie along with his mother Mrs Roland Finch had New Year’s dinner with Mr and Mrs Harry Finch and family.
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Clarence Grosshans
Ann Arbor
Orin Drake
Theodore Steward
Walter Lindemann
William Lindemann
Bert Moore
Lawrence
Ralph
William Birkle
Platt
Dorothy Moore
Maxine Clickner
Mildred Manor
John Manor
Lansing
Harold Finch
Marie
Roland Finch
Harry Finch
Veneta Carr Reports on School News and Activities
Hammond School notes show weekly music on Wednesdays for festival planning with 12 participants. Art Thursday posters depict winter skating scenes. Sixth graders build a World War II era sand table. December attendance included six tardies. Ellis children moved reducing school size. Health Club on January 3 discussed code rules and news writing for The Saline Observer. New library titles include children’s books and parents’ volumes.
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Veneta Carr
Little Dustman
Sone
Betty Gordon
Doris Gilbert
Europe
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Neil Finkbeiner
Dwight Carr
Adelia Hui
James Hammond
Ann Arbor
Toby Tyler
Danny Meadow Mouse
Land of OU
Amcient Lands
Donald and
Dorothy
Duane McCalhan
Why a Candidate Needs Reasons to Win Votes
A politician must state clear reasons for voters to choose him, just as a business must explain why it deserves patronage. Communicating benefits and goals persuades the public and drives support.
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Frank D. Brown
State Board of Tax Administration
Gasoline and
Coldwater
State Psychopathic Hospital
Pardon and Parole Commission
State Welfare Department
State Emergency Welfare Relief Commission
State Highway Commission
Oaldage
State Board of Canvassers
Bar
Stream Control Commission
University of Michigan Laboratories
State Library and Historical Society
University
Legislative Council
Methodist
Bert Kole
Lods
Hammond School News
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