Millionth Ton Of American Food Arrives in Britain
Secretary Wickard reports to the county AAA committee that the British Food Mission confirmed the millionth ton of American Lend-Lease food bound for Great Britain has arrived. He notes the achievement reflects American farmers and outlines proportions of dairy, fruits, meats, and other goods sent, with estimates for 1942 production and delivery targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry M. Cole
County Aaa Committee
British Food Mission
Claude R. Wickard
Great Britain
R. H. Brand
United States
Mr. Wickard
Lord ‘Woolton
Wickard
Department of Agriculture
RR. H. Brand
Detroit
Straits of Mackinac
Escanaba
England
America
Hertler Family Gatherings and Home Improvements
Central York residents Miss Mary Hertler and Miss Bertha Hertler visited the Allison home on Wednesday. The Ornaley house has roof boards installed and work is progressing rapidly. Harvey Searle and daughter from New London Ohio visited Mrs. Rena Sanders on Saturday and Sunday. They attended the Ford Evening Hour in Detroit Sunday. Mrs. William Harwood and daughter Maurine of Pittsfield joined them. Dinner guests included Mrs. Swartz and son Frederick of Bronson Ohio, Mrs. Mary Alber, Mr. Hoffretter, Mr. Marquette of Toledo, Gottlob and Emma Hertler of Ann Arbor, and Catherine Hertler of Detroit. Rudolph Hertler and family spent Sunday afternoon there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Bertha Hertler
Allison
Ornaley House
Harvey Searle
New London
Ohio
Rena Sanders
Detroit
William Harwood
Miss Maurine
Pittsfield
Saline Township Tax Collection Schedule Noted
Julius Marion, treasurer, states tax payments will be accepted on February 7 at Savings Bank, February 21 at Citizens Bank, and March 7 at Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Township
Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Julius Marion
Roosevelt signs bills extending farm support programs
The President signed measures extending the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act until 1947 and prolonging the Sugar Act for three years. The acts raise parity loan availability for key crops and set higher child labor penalties, while stressing the role of agriculture in wartime and postwar stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Roosevelt
Wickard
United States
England
Michigan State Farmers Week Spotlights Historic Horse Pulls
Outstanding Michigan native horses compete in the 27th Farmers Week at Michigan State College February 2 6 with four heavyweight teams in Jenison Field House. Contenders include Dan Arnold Plainwell and Fowler Brothers Reading plus Dr William Crall Pioneer Ohio. Lightweight races feature state record holder Harold Van Husen Bronson and top lightweight teams from Kell Wilson and Charles Roehl and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan State College
Jenison
William Kell
Wilson
Upper Peninsula
Topnotch
Dan Arnold
Plainwell
Fowler Brothers
Reading
William Crall
Pioneer
Ohio
Harold van Husan
Bronson
Kell
Charles Roehl
Local residents visit and family gatherings noted in Hammond
The column lists numerous Sunday and Saturday visits among Hammond district residents including Rex Gleason, Kenneth Gordon, Mrs Mabel Needham, the Stimpsons, the Wilkins of Tecumseh, the Love family, E M Gilbert, Claude Gilbert, Agnes Deem, Arthur Miller, George Needham, Mary Lewis, and Ella McMann. It also mentions Mrs Lena Gordon's illness and caretaking by Mrs Anna Wilkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Gleason
Morgan Road
Kenneth Gordon
Mabel Needham
E. O. Stimpson
Lena
Gordon
Anna’ Wilkins
Tecumseh
Robert Love
E. M. Gilbert
Chester Richard
Holloway
Robert Hammond
Ira Hauk
Plymouth
Glen Gordon
Claude Gilbert
Agnes Deem
Milan
Arthur Miller
George
Howard Spavin
Minnie Hammond
Mary Lewis
Saline
Ralph Hammond
Ella McMann
Red Cross War Fund Drive Surpasses County Goal
Washte naw county residents contribute to the American Red Cross War Fund drive with donations totaling 24,813.08 far above the 19,000 quota. Blood donation drives are planned at the Chamber of Commerce building with a Detroit mobile unit at the Michigan Women’s Athletic Association building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Haynes
Ann Arbor
Red Cross
Washtenaw County
American Red Cross
Red ‘Cross
Chamber of Commerce
North Fourth Ave
Detroit
Michigan Womens’ Athletic Association
South Forest Ave
Camp Custer
Batmore
Fritz Rural School
Chancery Notice in Washtenaw County Michigan
In Washtenaw County Michigan the Chancery court at Ann Arbor on January 20 1942 orders Esther Pappas to appear within three months or face judgment. Publication to begin in The Saline Observer. Judge George W Sample Deputy Clerk William W Hamilton attorney Lee N Brown. Jan 29 Feb 5 26 March 5 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Harry Pappas
Esther Pappas
Lee N. Brown
George W. Sample
William W. Hamilton
Plaintiff
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Samuel Sterns
Richard Williams
the Board of School District
Ancil Williams
Fexavia Williams
Exavia. Bradshaw
Webster Williams
John L. Williams
John Quincy Williams
John Q. Williams
J. Quincy Williams
J. Q. Williams
J. Addison Williams
Benjamin Williams
Benjamin E. Williams
B. E. Williams
Frank Williams
Frank R. Williams
Esther Williams
Esther H. Williams
Emma Williams
Claud L. Williams
Clare L. Williams
Maud J. Williams
Maud Williams
Kate M. Williams
A. D
State of
Wiliam W. Hamilton
Publication Order for Ancil Williams Estate Heads to March
In Washtenaw County Michigan the court issues an order of publication against Ancil Williams and many co defendants to appear within three months. The case concerns the property described as the east half of northeast quarter section 36 township 8 south range 7 east in Ypsilanti Township.
Mooreville Saline Grange social and showers notes
Mooreville Saline Grange held a social at York hall with cards, pot luck supper, and a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Randolph. A euchre party for five couples was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith with prizes won by several couples. Hotels and visits included Grams and Sandh families and a birthday gathering for Gust Grams with guests Odessa McMullen and Gary Sandh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Grange
York Hall
Robert Randolph
Louis Smith
Loyvat Kanitz
Joy Agner
Lloyd Ganong
Edward Grams
Melvin Sandh
Gary
Odessa McMullen
Milan
Gust Grams
Gust Gram
Probate Court sets claims filing deadline for Washtenaw estate
In Washtenaw County Michigan on January 16 1942 Probate Judge Jay G Pray orders creditors to file claims for the estate of the deceased by March 30 1942 at ten in the forenoon. A three weekly publication in The Saline Observer is required before the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said Coun
Jay G. Pray
John W. Hull
G. A. Curtiss
Saline
Leonora I. Noble
Saline Observer
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Central York
Cheese Factory
Macon Road
Nissly
North Washington
Uncle Sam
Food For Freedom
Morton
Morton Poultry Farm
Bob Morton
Prop
AAA
Hammond District
Cians
George Catlin
Fox DeLuxe Bro
Grand Rapids
Chancery Notice
Edith M. Williams
Mooreville
Herman Heininger
Mr. Farmer
Observer
Agricultural Records
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