Merriman Heads Key State Fair Committee Roles
George Merriman of Manchester, veteran State Fair Board member, chairs the Commercial and Industrial Exhibits Committee and sits on multiple panels including entertainment agriculture live stock concessions and vee space. Alongside Ames M. Hare new general manager, he helps reshape state fair policies to boost rural agriculture without neglecting urban industry. The 1930 State Fair in Detroit runs August 29 to September 7 with new plans such as a livestock judging focus in the Coliseum on September 2 3 4 and an evening livestock auction on September 8. Premium list totals 110000 in prizes. entries close August 15.
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George Merriman
Manchester
Michigan State Fair Board of Managers
Detroit
Merriman
Entertain
Ames M. Hare
Michigan
Hare
Coliseum
James M. Hare
Agent to Attend Summer School in Michigan
Donald R. Johnson county agricultural agent will attend a July session at Michigan State College East Lansing campus. About 80 agents join a week of field trips talks and updated research from the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station with Shaw Hall housing on campus.
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Donald R. Johnson
Michigan State College Cooperative Extension
East Lansing
Mr. Johnson
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
Shaw Hall
Johnson
History Of Saline And Vicinity Bonding Election Note
Ben Uphaus bought bankrupt stock of Peter Hstenegar on January 12. The first election to vote on bonding is listed as an early item in the history notes for Saline and vicinity compiled by G L Parsons in 1929.
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Saline
G. L. Parsons
Ben Uphaus
Peter Hstenegar
Vacation Pictures That Last Beyond the Trip
John van Guilder explains how to create lasting vacation photo records. Emphasizes planning for complete albums or spot snapshots, noting pictures prove you were there and capture memories to share with friends and family. Encourage keeping a camera ready to seize highlight moments.
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John van Guilder
1929 Local Bond Votes And Disasters Recorded
The record notes a village bond vote of 175000 for a new school on January 15 1929, defeated by about 40 votes, followed by a second bond vote of 150000 on March 5 1929 defeated by about 33 votes. Severe weather hits county from March to April and gas explosion in Cleveland hospital causes many deaths.
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England
Hoover
William Parros
Cleveland
Ohio
Clinic
White House
Washington, D. C
Economy tips for vacation motoring
G R Jones of Oldsmobile Division advises motorists on reducing fuel bills for long summer trips. He urges avoiding harmful driving habits, keeping up maintenance checks, and accounting for natural obstacles.
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G. R. Jones
Oldsmobile Division
Oldsmobile
Fuel economy tips from Oldsmobile official on highway driving
The Oldsmobile sales chief notes that aggressive acceleration jerky driving and idling waste fuel. Tests show 70 mph uses 54 percent more fuel than 30 mph, with loads and wind resistance further reducing efficiency. Regular maintenance and mindful driving in hills and mountains can improve economy.
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Jones
Oldsmobile
Septic Tank Caution Issued On Overcharges
Miles A. Nelson head of the state agriculture department enforcement bureau warns against septic tank cleaners overcharging. Complaints report charges up to 80 and 100 dollars, while normal fees run around 20. Pricing based on volume or weight. misrepresentation violates state law.
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Miles A. Nelson
State Agriculture Department Enforcement Bureau
Nelson
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