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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
6
Report of the condition of Saline Savings Bank Saline Michigan at close of business December 31 1936 as called for by the Commissioner of the Banking Department.
The report lists officers and signatories for Washtenaw county Michigan banks including presidents Curtis and Feldkamp and cashiers Burkhardt Stimpson and Holmes. Sworn oaths confirm truthfulness of the condition statements as of January 1937. Directors attested to the accuracy and validity of the bank’s ledgers and state compliance.
Michigan State College hosts the 22nd annual Farmers Week February 1 to 5 with Open Blouse remarks and a look ahead at regional agriculture. Key speaker is Duncan Marshall Canada’s minister of agriculture. The program includes short courses livestock shows and breed sessions plus the annual dairymen banquet and Michigan State Grange conference.
A feature cites modern chinking methods as a refinement of pioneer and native techniques. Forester Arthur Bowman notes the technique seals cracks in log cabins and frame or brick houses, highlighting its utility today.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. Dan Halil's home with Miss Landwehr leading. Members discussed child management and planned a January 19 meeting hosted by Mrs. Fred Haarer. A card party January 28 in the auditorium funds a hospital room and invites all.
Squirrels act as seed informants for state forest rangers guiding cone harvests in Minnesota. This season 24 million trees planted from cones, with Norway pine White pine Jack pine and white spruce cones checked for ripeness. Forest assistant Clarence Prout notes animals never err. Baseball history in Canada cited as context.
The Boy Scouts of Saline will hold a Court of Honor on Wednesday evening January 27 featuring stunts and demonstrations of Scout work. Tenderfoot and second class badges will be awarded as appropriate. Walter MacPeek, scout executive, will present pins and awards.
Scouts meet at 324 East Huron street Ann Arbor on Saturday January 23 at 6 pm for a pot luck supper and campfire program. The camper judged most spirited for membership is chosen by his tent group and plans for the 1937 camp will be announced.
Southern Northern Western and Middle districts announce upcoming meetings and events for Boy Scouts. Includes Board of Review schedules at Ypsilanti Howell and Dexter high schools, Court of Honor dates, first aid contests, and an Arrowmen gathering at Camp Newkirk with Leaders and Michigan Union events.
Four new awards introduced in 1937 Court of Honor procedures honor troop participation. Pioneer Award for most scouts in uniform, Chief Huron for highest attendance percentage, Covered Wagon for most advancements, Dan Beard for largest attendance. District dates listed: Middle Feb 8, Southern Jan 26, Northern Mar 1, Western Mar 3 with 7:30 p.m. start.
Each troop must host an inter patrol First Aid contest in coming weeks. Neighborhood commissioners invite winning patrols to regional contests leading to district and council finals. Council finals slated for March 5 or 6, Michigan finals March 19 or 20, Midwest finals in Chicago April 8. Observer Liners promote the program.
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