Rotary delegates report on international convention in Ann Arbor
Local Rotay Club delegate A. Curtiss attended sessions of the 152nd and 153rd district convention in Ann Arbor. Talks covered nationalism versus internationalism, economic stakes in the Far East, and rounds discussions. a gift exchange program fostered goodwill among nations. The group planned an outing to Camp Newkirk for today’s lunch and meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. A. Curtiss
Ann Arbor
Curtiss
Rotary International
John B. Appleton
Pomona University
Claremont
Calif
Ira Smith
Michigan Union
W. W. Lockwood, Jr
Rockefeller Fondation
Institute of Pacific Relations
Britain
America
Far East
George Carrothers
Rackham
Union
Institute of Far Eastern Studies
Rotarians
Rotary Group
Rotary
Camp Newkirk
Largest Tax Sale Completed in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County reports the largest delinquent tax sale in its history, with 28 662 parcels listed. Of these 16 607 were withheld after payments or list errors, 468 sold to individuals, and 11 587 bid to the State of Michigan. The tax value totals were 2 719 668 31 for listed parcels and 1 387 526 03 for withheld. cash from individual sales 14 814 01 and state bids 598 082 86. Redemption periods run to November 1 1938 for individuals and November 1939 for state bids. next year’s sale planned for May with September prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
Charles HB. Crittenden
Auditor General’s Department
Michigan
Wayne
Auditor General
Saline Candid Camera Fan Captures Local Ballgame Photo
A Saline resident known as Al Gross uses a candid camera to snap a Detroit Briggs Stadium ballgame image. Clarence Haarer unknowingly appears in the shot as onlookers watch the play. The piece playfully warns readers they could be next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs’ Stadium
Detroit
Clarence Haarer
Mr. Haarer
Smoke Eaters Do A Nero At Chicago Fire
The Los Angeles fire department stood by as a large blaze engulfed the 20th Century-Fox lot during the filming of In Old Chicago. Stars Tyrone Power Alice Faye Don Ameche Alice Brady and many extras watched as scenery burned, with production moving to Paradise for Three and Popeye the Sailor in Protecting the Weakest. Matinee Sunday at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
Don Ameche
Los Angeles‘ Fire—Department
20Th Century-Fox
Alice Brady
Los Angeles
Paradise
Robert Young
Florence , Rice
Frank Morgan
Facts for Fishermen to Keep in Mind Digest of State Laws
A digest outlines fishing rules with sizes and bag limits. Perch and sunfish require six inch minimum, bass ten inches, pike fourteen, trout seven inches. Daily perch limits 25 inland and 25 total for some areas. Great Lakes limit 50. Pike and black bass limits five. Pan fish totals must not exceed 25. Resident trout license covers pan fish. non trout license 50 cents for wife with ID. Nonresident licenses: annual two dollars all species or 10 day one dollar for 110 days. wives half price. All over 17 must have licenses this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Black Pass
Modern Michigan two word image echoes state growth
A Michigan Mirror column extols the state as modern and diversified from highways to cities. It highlights Detroit's rapid growth, Flint's booming schools, and 1920s population rise, then surveys agriculture, mining, oil and gas, salt, coal, and abundant recreation from lakeshores to Traverse City and Petoskey.
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Upper Peninsula
Manistee
Midland
Dow Chemical Company
Mount Pleasant
Gladwin
Michigan
Scenic Straits and Michigan Tourism Echoes
A recalls a Mackinac Island visit by two Kalamazoo couples crossing the Straits of Mackinaw in a speed boat. The letter extols Michigan’s scenery and climate, compares Grand Hotel prices with Bermuda, and praises recreation industry and state resources as vital to Michigan's economy and tourism appeal.
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Straits of
Mackinaw
Mackinac City
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Bermuda
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island
Stewart Woodfill
Michi
Walter Laxman
Joseph F. Schmid
Gan
State Conservation Department
River Rouge
Wayne County
California
Florida
Lakes and Streams Bring Anglers to Pine Shaded Banks
The lakes and streams attract thousands of fly casters seeking trout in pine wooded banks and anglers trolling for steelhead wall eyes and bass. The piece notes traditional fishing with poles for bluegills and perch in Michigan.
Pioneer Times: The life and work of George P Williams
The article chronicles George P Williams born 1802 Woodstock Vermont educated Univ of Vermont Andover Theological Seminary. He taught at Gambier College Western University of Pennsylvania Kenyon College Pontiac branch of Michigan University later Ann Arbor. Known for genial nature and inspiring teaching though remembered for humor with donkeys frogs and geometry. He served 1841 1854 natural philosophy mathematics physics until 1881 death but active to end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Williams
Woodstock
University of Vermont
Andover Theological Seminary
Gambier College
Western University of Pennsylvania
Kenyon College
University of Michigan
Pontiac
Prof. Williams
Williams
Post office expansion listed for Milan Michigan
In a Saline Observer note, plans show Milan receiving a new post office building as one of 14 projects approved by Postmaster General Farley and Secretary Margantheau. The Milan project is part of a nationwide expansion with seventy thousand dollars allotted for the Milan structure and an addition to Detroit’s post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
James A. Farley
the Treasury
Henry M. Margantheau
Michigan
Detroit
Longtime Lodi Township Resident Abraham Meyer Dies at 89
Abraham Meyer 89 of Lodi township died Tuesday evening July 5 at his residence. Born May 22, 1849 in New Hamburg Canada he moved to Saline area in 1861 later settling in Lodi township. He married Rosina Roth on October 7 1897 and leaves five daughters 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at his residence then Trinity Lutheran Church with interment at Lodi Plains cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Meyer
Lodi Township
New Hamburg
Canada
Saline
Ann Arbor Street
David
Katherine Gable Meyer
Rosina Roth
Trinity Lutheran Church
Julius Haeussler
Oscar Haeussler
Manchester
Alfred Weisenreder
Roland Hieber
John Maurer
A. G. Walker
Scio
Lodi Plains Cemetery
Mrs B D Hammond Thanks Friends For Cards And Flowers
Mrs B D Hammond expresses gratitude to friends for the cards fruits and flowers sent during her recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Hammond
Classified notices and sales in The Observer
A jumble of sales and services listed for the Observer area includes for sale items such as a %size bed pigs Jersey cows sow with pigs and Leghorn chickens, plus radio service furnace cleaning vacuum cleaner and home goods. Local crafts and bake sales planned by church groups are noted with dates and venues in Saline and nearby areas.
Local Ads Map Harsh Postwar Farm and Auto Offers
Classified items include livestock removal, worm prevention products, optical services, used farm equipment and trucks, a Dodge and Ford listings, radio service and automotive supplies. Names and contact numbers appear for Saline Ann Arbor and nearby stations plus roads and locales.
Partnership Plan Used Cars At Cook Motors
A dealership promotes a partnership plan for low priced used cars. The message emphasizes affordable pricing and the Chevrolet dealer status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Motor Sales
Chevrolet
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Saline Savings Bank
Olga Pocahontas Coal
Lambarth Brothers
Plymouth Binder Twine
Cole’s Feed Store
Saline Theatre
Florence Rice
Bing Crosby
Andy Devine
Carl A. Curtiss
Chicago’ Fire
Michigan Mirror
By Gene Alleman
Michigan Press Association
Lansing
Flint
Mid-West States
Mid-West
Lake Superior
Traverse City
Petoskey
Jake Galinsky
Hart
Dave Ramsby
Ralph Meyers
Pioneer Times
Omaha
Neb
Saline Observer
The
Observer
Jay R. Watson
Bettie Watson
Fowlis
Olive Townsend
Glenn G. ‘Wood
the Observer
Jake Wahl
R. G. Wahl
Jersey
A. Miller
Macon
Clinton Road
Herman Kohler
Wolverine
G. L. Parsons
W. EH
White Leghorn Aaa
Robert Mortor
S. Ann Arbor St
W. Kelly
Alexander’s
Liberty St
Wiedman Auto Company
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Kroger
Herman Gross Lawn
E. Mich. Ave
Michigan Silo Co
Mich
Central Dead Stock Co
Saline Mercantile Co
Dr. Gibson
Packard
Hill
Herman Mheininger
Shell Station
Art's
Saline-Pleasant Lake Roads
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