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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
7
The Washtenaw County Circuit Court orders publication for June 1886 actions by Edwin J. Schill and Marie Schill against Jesse Mason and others to appear and answer within 3 months with publication to follow for six weeks. Notice also outlines lands in Ann Arbor and Saline and cites a 1982 mortgage foreclose by sale set for September 28 1986 with details of property boundaries and executors for Arthur Davenport estate.
The June Pig Survey reports Michigan sow farrowings rising sharply in spring 1936 to about 101 000 head, up 40 percent from spring 1935 revised estimates, with total 1936 spring and fall farrowings about four percent below 1932-33 average. nationwide, spring 1936 pig crop up ~29 percent from 1935, but total 1936 farrowings ~24 percent above 1935.
The term Black Law referred to pre war statutes in border and northern states that targeted free blacks seeking emigration and citizenship. These laws required freedom certificates, barred blacks from militias and public schools, and barred black testimony in cases with white interests, reflecting sharp anti black discrimination.
The Probate Court of Washna w County Michigan orders publication for the estate of Anna Mary Smith. Carl M. Smith petitions to be administrator or for another suitable person. Hearing set for July 21, 1936 at 10 AM at the Ann Arbor probate office. Public notice to run in The Saline Observer for three weeks. Judge Jay G. Pray presiding. Nora O. Borgert, Register of Probate. June 25, July 2,9, 1936.
The Circuit Court at Ann Arbor requires defendants to enter appearance within three months or face judgment. John N. Muirhead is excepted as he has appeared. Publication of this order to run six weeks in The Saline Observer. Plaintiffs’ attorney Lee N. Brown of Ypsilanti. Adv. June 18 to July 30, 1936. Pay your cemetery dues.
D B Ebinger of Michigan State College warns farm wiring must anticipate increasing electrical use as new equipment and motors are adopted. He notes early plans may become inadequate after adding appliances, prompting costly upgrades or a full rewire. The Extension Bulletin No. 72 Revised offers guidance.
A Civic Improvement League leader sought donations to fence a cemetery but was rebuffed by a resident who questioned the need for fencing citing racial divides. In related news, a Austin printer will reproduce twenty rare Texas history books from 1834 onward, with some volumes selling for over 300 dollars.
Final administration account of Dorothy Wiedmayer deceased filed by administrator Lee Tescher seeks approval and residue distribution. Court sets August 5, 1936 at 10 a.m. for examination and allowance with publication in The Saline Observer for three weeks prior. Nora O. Borgert, Register of Probate, July 9-16-23, 1936.
In Saline County Judge Jay G Pray presides over the matter of the estate of John Peter Wiedmayer deceased. The court will examine the final administration account and hear a petition for its allowance and for distribution of the residue. The hearing is set for August 1936 at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Office. Notice published in The Saline Observer for three successive weeks July 9 16 and 28, 1936. Cemetery dues are due.
Central York residents report varied visits from Detroit guests including Roy Goldie and his brother. Mrs Dingham of Milford visits grandson Frank Barbour and family. A Detroit group spent Sunday with Joseph Sweeney. Carlton Murray and family hosted guests and entertained Rev Cossell and evangelist wife from Milan. Other Detroit visitors include Alger Allison, Crittenden family, and Hertler sisters calling on Alger Allison’s family.
Judd district Ed Schroen and Arthur Nagly toured Columbus Ohio last week. Mr and Mrs Raymond Riggs visited Joe Mitchell home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gale Riggs were Ann Arbor visitors last Thursday. Paul and George Richards were home over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Emil Milkey visited Ypsilanti Sunday to see the parade. The neighborhood enjoyed a picnic at Walled Lake Sunday. Mrs Tom Carson and Miss Ruth visited Saline Valley Farms Monday. Mr and Mrs Will Gallaher of Ann Arbor visited D G Richards parents Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Teachbut and Mr and Mrs Poole of Ypsilanti called Saturday at the Gale Riggs home.
Tuesday and weekend visits spread through Hammond and nearby towns. Many named residents, including Glennis Gordon, Miss Dorothy Sweetland of Ann Arbor, and Mrs. R G Deem of Detroit, enjoyed time with family and friends from Tecumseh Macon and Belleville.
Mrs. Mike Pappana daughter Margaret and Elizabeth Kovack visited Toledo last week. Miss Geraldine Kuder and Tom An deson of Detroit spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kuder. Mrs. Pearl Dillon and son Walter of Milford visited Olive Eastick. Hills worth Losee and family joined them. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wimple and Mr. and Mrs. Lilburn Wimple with children from Onsted spent Sunday with the Kuders.
About 190000 farm owners and tenants in Michigan may join the national soil conservation effort. County work sheets and bases are being prepared to secure federal grants, with early completion likely to yield earlier benefit checks.
Michigan reports 19048 deaths from January to April 1936, a rise of 475 from the same period last year. Pneumonia, heart disease and infant diarrhea show notable increases per Dr. C. C. Slemons, state health commissioner.
Mrs. Floyd Cross entertains her Howell sister this week. Albert Cross spent the Fourth with son Merle and family in Britton. Clyde Syence and son Jack of Monroe visited, while Mrs. Mike Teufel marked a 32nd birthday on July 4.
The report notes 27 576 births with a 725 decline from 1935 while pneumonia deaths reach 2 079 with a 175 increase. Heart disease remains the leading killer at 3 788, cancer at 1 772, and infant deaths under two up 52 percent. The Michigan Health Department cites a $50 400 grant for serum research amid high pneumonia incidence.
The J. B. Clifton family from Austin Texas Myrne Myrtle age 10 and parents were booked as special attractions at the Pacific International Exposition in San Diego They previously drew crowds in the Chicago Century of Progress Expo in 1933 and 1934 as part of a renowned midget show.
The Michigan Tuberculosis Association reports over 90000 tuberculin tests given at Christmas seal clinics since November 1931, all funded by Christmas seal pennies. Twelve million seals were distributed this year, and the program aims to expand in 1936 to combat tuberculosis among young adults.
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