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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
3
Bliss Curtiss spends the Fourth in Monroe while relatives and neighbors share visits and planned gatherings. Reports cover visitors from Hastings Detroit and Chicago, church events, dances, reunions, and local improvements with a roundup of weddings travel and school activities in Saline and nearby towns.
Saline General Hospital notes Mrs. William Smith of Wyandotte treated for minor cuts and bruises from a highway accident the Fourth and she returned home. Mrs. Leg Bondie and baby, Mrs. Hartman and baby, and Frank Hollis recovering from burrs and storm injuries. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Giesen of Bemis Road welcomed a baby girl born July 4. An unrelated editorial comments on religious legislation stating it rests on the false premise that God needs protection.
Michigan State College announces Extension Bulletin 198 by entomology head Ray Huston. It outlines nicotine sulphate sprays at 40 percent strength and three pounds of laundry soap per 100 gallons, plus spreader advice to halt aphid infestations on crops, trees, and shrubs.
Michigan spring pig crop rises 28 percent from last year to 890000 saved pigs, largest since 1927. Farrowings in December to May total 124000 up 31 percent from last spring, 32 percent above 10 year average, with 59 percent of farrowings in April May. Fall farrowings seen at 98000, up 22 percent, potentially making 1939 the second largest total farrowings on record.
More than 15000 graduates and summer leavers in Michigan benefited from the National Youth Administration. In Washtenaw county 108 youths worked in 11 schools earning an average $63 per month, with superintendents praising NYA for enabling education and providing work experience.
Mrs Amelie B Stoll 49 wife of Carl Stoll died at her Ann Arbor home after a months long illness She was born November 10 1889 in Saline daughter of Frederick and Pauline Hehr and lived in Ann Arbor most of her life She was a Trinity Lutheran church member and Margaret Rebekah lodge Survived by husband daughter Patricia five sons Claude Hari granddaughter Sardis Sue Stell four sisters and three nephews Services were held at 10 20 Wednesday with Rev Henry Yoder officiating Interment Oakwood cemetery Saline. Peeping petticoats are said to be the latest thing in women s fashion.
The University of Michigan libraries hold over 1,000,000 volumes including uncataloged items and maps. The General Library administers sixteen libraries serving students and faculty with 137 staff guiding about 7,000 to 7,500 readers daily. The system ranks sixth in volume size behind Harvard Yale Columbia Chicago and Illinois.
The extension service of Michigan State College announces completion of a revision of Extension Bulletin 132 Home Carem. Copies of the simple cut informative bulletin suitable for hanging in kitchens can be obtained through county agricultural agent offices or by writing the Bulletin Room Michigan State College East Lansing.
52 family reunion reservations at St Johns city park mark a busy summer surpassing last year by nine. The first event will draw 350 to 400 people. Huron River Drive east of Dexter is resurfaced improving comfort and safety along the scenic route. Dexter Leader.
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