Local notices and visits from Washtenaw County residents
A collage of short dispatches notes visits by Ben Uphaus and Sam Boyd to Detroit and Dumdee, travels by Mrs. Pauls Hempfene and others to Ann Arbor and Pontiac, plus local events. Activities include dances, charity events at the Saline opera house, a chimney fire, Masons meeting, and church and school notices. Several residents and family relations are listed with weekends and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Uphaus
Detroit
Sam Boyd
Pauls Hempfene
Ann
Arbor
Dexter
Theresa Surman
Lodi
G. Birkle
Ann Arbor
William Perry
Pontiac
Alfred
Ann ‘Arbor
Muic
Ianbther
Cooper
M. Holmes
Ypsilanti
Nathan Bordine
Esther
Julia Nadeau
Detrit
Fred Sellen
Lynford Bracey
George W. Cook
Better Homes Week urged to foster ownership nationwide
Secretary Hoover opens Better Homes Week 1925 foreword urging communities to boost home building and ownership. He argues a stable home life nurtures character and national progress, citing thrift, neatness, preparedness, and long term value in maintenance and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Better Homes
Hoover
Better Homes of America
Mr. Hoover
Skillful Remodeling Adds Life to Structure
Remodeling of old houses becomes common and affordable in the United States. Upgrades such as dormer windows, porches, and small additions enhance appearance and value. Converting a two story home to a semi bungalow with low eaves is popular for a modern look and higher resale potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Real Estate Prices Rise as Demand Expands
A Detroit real estate man argues that property values climb with demand and the service land provides to individuals and communities. He notes vast past fluctuations and insists today’s prices reflect enduring growth from neighborhood to global scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
The Value of Owning a Family Home Deep Ties
The piece argues owning a home strengthens family bonds more than renting. It notes renters lack incentive to beautify another’s house and yard, while a house one owns invites care. Planting trees shrubs and flowers enhances charm and anchors happiness.
Homebuilding Through History Shows Shifts in Style and Material
The text notes progress in homebuilding from pioneer days to the early 1900s as largely habitual, echoing education and industry. It describes occasional erratic twists yielding extravagant designs now largely eliminated by modern builders.
Michigan Headlines Reflect Road Expansion and Industry
The Montana Supreme Court includes University of Michigan alumni with four members from U of M and one Albion grad. Michigan ferries earned 175 968 dollars in 1925, with capacity expansions and oil engines planned in Detroit. Britain orders 43 Reo buses for island transport. Saginaw Valley leads U S chickory and salt production. 6 000 tons valued around six dollars per ton. Over nine million dollars were distributed via Christmas and school savings clubs. Michigan roads account for about 68 percent of tourist funds left in the state. Future highway plans include 20 million dollars for grade separation. Michigan motor cars sped travel to about 20 mph, with 150 daily milk trucks to Detroit and half the cargo within 50 miles. Ford reports 42 000 service stations nationwide. Detroit hosts four airfields. more are planned. Editorial attention on Fred Keiter draws economists and safety experts. 60 000 insurance agents licensed in the state. Fisher Body makes 51 closed car bodies. Olds Motor Works pioneered auto production in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Montana
Michigan Union
T. EB. Johnson
Montana
University of Michigan
Albion
W. J. Holloway
J. J. Callaway
A. J. Galen
J. A. Mathews
A. P. Stack
Mackiian Ferries
Detroit
Great Britain
Saginaw Valley
United States
Michigan
Bankers Report
George Dillman
Detoit
Henry Ford
Fred Keiter
Ionia
Lansing
Washtenaw County Auto Census and State Revenues Report
Special bulletin reports Washtenaw county totals from the 1925 auto census with 17 090 pleasure cars and 2 010 commercial autos plus 35 dealers, $243 307 county auto tax funds and $109 523 state award share. It notes 1926 auto license receipts and Michigan titles data from Secretary of State DeLand. A separate item covers a Azalia farm fire and a Huron county mandamus case on public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Washtenaw County
Charles J. DeLand
DeLand
John M. Haller
Secretary of State
DeLiand
Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizens Bank Saline
Mich
W. E. Dietiker
Saline, Mich
Brads
V. K
Milan
Observer
Henry Orimby
Floyd Anderson
Florence Clary
Annn Arbor
Arthur Day
Masonic Temple
A. EB. Cole
Elowene Bamer
Vesta Bamer
Ford Hospital
Lodi Plains School
Saline Opera House
A. Dwight Crittenden
East Michigan Avenue
Dwight Crittenden
Norman Schaible
Henry Morris
O. Henry Club
Fred Burkhart
Vernon Sawyer
Saline Poultry Association
C. P. Bishop
M. E. Church
George Ryan
Lanehall
E. W. Halrenny
Michigan Sunday School Council of Religious Education
James Kirkwood
Orler
Liberty i
Kirkwood
Cotume
Carpenter Shop
Julia Feldkamp
Pedro
Clarence Feldkamp
Arline
Esther Shirley Noble
John Schill
Fred Brenson
Carl Carr, Jr
Saline
Feldkamp
Michigans
Edward A. Nowack
C. L. Tommelsen
Azalia
Huron County
Flint
Boomhower
Croswell Jefufersonian
UNG
de Laval
Liberty
Piicr Aire
Zane Grey
Arizona
Jack Holt
Noah, Beery
Billy Dove
Anna Q. Nilsson
Raymond Hatton
Sheldon Lewis
ALBE
Theurer Saline Mich
Alber & Theurer
Springbrook Mills
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