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Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1931

Page

8

Michie Says Have a Job Printing Quick

Michie proclaims printing work should be done promptly and delivered with ample time before due dates. He emphasizes there is no rush and urges fairness in scheduling jobs.

Parcel Post Promises Big Role at Michigan State Fair

Detroit will showcase the parcel post impact on commercial life at the Michigan State fair September 6 to 12. Exhibits will demonstrate proper agricultural shipping containers and fast stamp cancellation methods. An exhibit of odd mail from the Dead Letter Office may be shown if approval is secured, with planners forecasting record crowds and improved traffic flow and parking near the fairgrounds.

Detroit Post Office Fnally Washington Kellogg Harry A. McDonald Wilber M. Brucker Woodward Avenue

Largest Michigan bass caught by Adrian taxi driver

Herbert H. Baker of Adrian hooked and landed a five and a quarter pound largemouth bass in Devils Lake during the Michigan fishing opener. The 19 inch fish was caught while casting just before an evening storm, and Baker presented it to a newspaper man to prove the story.

Michigan Herbert H. Baker Adrian Devils Lake Baker Adrian Telegram

Tecumseh Boy Scout Rescues Drowning Bathers

Leon Williamson Jr a 13 year old Tecumseh Boy Scout saved Gordon Webber of Galesboro from drowning at Marble Lake near Quincy He dove into deep water after Webber who cannot swim went under for the second time and brought him to shore unassisted Williamson is son of Mr and Mrs Leon P Williamson of Tecumseh Herald.

Leon Williamson, Jr Gordon Webber Galesboro Marble Lake Quincy Webber Williamson Boy Scouts Leon P. Williamson Thecumseh Herald

Work Begins on M-52 from Adrian to Billington

The seven mile segment of M-52 from Adrian to Billington is closed for grading and curve elimination. Contractor H. W. McKenzie of Detroit will pave the route, with traffic rerouted via Tipton and detour signs posted.

Adrian Billington’s Corners H. W. McKenzie Detroit Tipton Clinton

Moratorium plan gains acceptance amid European talks

Hoover and France back the moratorium in principle as July 1 marks the start of a 1932 payment relief. Germany faces reduced reparations and a conditional loan setup while a long term eight to ten year schedule unfolds. London hosts a powers conference to decide on further steps in the debt and disarmament process.

United States France Hoover Germany Federal Reserve Banks Julius Curtius Bruening Paris Mellon Aving London Stimson England

Medieval Attitudes in Catholic Church State Clash Report

Italian press depicts a revival of medieval church state authority clashes with Rome s churches sent abroad by special couriers drawing Fascist ridicule. Paraguay Bolivian relations thaw. Peru fights rebels near Cuzco. Vera Cruz bishop urges Catholics to abandon festivities amid church state dispute. Stalin unveils policy shift toward bourgeoisie and kulaks to support five year plan and labor reforms.

Rome Mexico Church of Rome Vera Cruz Rafael Guizar Valencia Stalin

Rockefeller 92nd Birthday Quietly Observed at Tarrytown Home

John D. Rockefeller celebrated his ninety second birthday with a family dinner at his Tarrytown New York home attended by John D. Rockefeller Jr Abbie Rockefeller Milton and four other Rockefeller children. Rockefeller expressed gratitude to friends and wished health and contentment for all. Ayrıca boxer Schmeling keeps title but NY commission doubts legitimacy after Sharkey incident.

John D. Rockefeller Tarrytown N. Y John D. Rockefeller, Jr Abbie David Milton Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller Hough Max Schmeling Germany Willie Stribling Cleveland New York State Boxing Commission J. A. Farley Schmeling New York Jack Sharkey New York Commission Sharkey Farley

Notable deaths of John Brisben Walker and the Duke of Aosta

The week records the passing of John Brisben Walker a Brooklyn figure known as a soldier businessman writer and editor and peace crusader. Also dying was the Duke of Aosta cousin of the Italian king admired for his World War fame, causing widespread Italian mourning.

Cottonseed meal proven safe for cattle feeding at MSU Farmers Day

A Michigan State College Farmers Day program presents cattle fed cottonseed meal safely in large quantities with proper roughage. The event July 31 features Holsteins graded by the Holstein Friesian association and demonstrations by the dairy and soils departments on pasture, fertilization, and forage analyses expanding grazing.

Michigan State College Holstein-Friesian Association Dairy and

June Heat Sets Record for 21 Years Says Michigan Observatory

University of Michigan records show June had the highest average daily temperatures in 21 years with a peak 96.9 degrees on the 26th. Rainfall for June was 2.99 inches, slightly below past years, while drought conditions were reported across Georgia and Oklahoma.

University of Michigan Observatory National Weather Bureau Georgia Oklahoma Appalachians Rocky Mountains

Turtle with date and initials found on shell

Children found a small land turtle near Lakside bearing the initials A. T. R. and the date 1919 carved on its shell. The engraving and age suggest the reptile is older than visible.

Lakside Harold Bohs Turtes Blissfield

Fashion Folly Sparks Men Lace Nighties Debate

A cheeky remark suggests ladies wear pa jamas while men might retaliate by donning lace nighties on festive occasions. The line prompts lighthearted debate about gendered dress norms and humor in social gatherings.

Farmers Day Home Talent Show at Michigan State College

Farmers Day at Michigan State College on Friday July 31 offers a homelike atmosphere for visitors. The dairy program features home talks and an inspection of herds and fields while routes are laid out across campus and farm for viewing. Each department will staff exhibits explaining ongoing experiments and their results, including long running and newly started projects.

Michigan’ State College

Deerfield Woman Ends Life by Inhaling Gas

Miss Gertrude Stanbery aged 54 ended her life by inhaling gas Saturday afternoon in the home of her sisters Mrs Lena Foster and Mrs Mazie Heiser in Detroit. She had been in ill health and despondency is blamed. She survived by three sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held at the Deerfield Methodist church with interment in Deerfield cemetery.

Gertrude Stanbery Lena Foster Mazie Heiser Detroit Miss Stanbery Byron Stanbery Deerfield Eastern Star Methodist Episcopal Church W.C.T.U Foster Heiser Julia Engle Adrain Max Stanbery Jackson Methodist Church W.G. Prout C.S. Risley Petersburg Sun

Hay Crop Loss From Spontaneous Heating

Dr. G A Brown of the United States Department of Agriculture reports that spontaneous heating ruins about ten percent of the U S harvested hay. He estimates annual losses from spontaneous combustion fires exceed 2 million dollars and the weight and nutritive value decline far outweighs that figure.

United States G. A. Brown United States Department of Agriculture Brown

Mad dog scare in Riga township

A rabid large police dog roamed Riga township from Monroe county, attacking farm dogs near the Wm. Keuchenmeister place and at Frank Bierman home. The head was sent to Ann Arbor for rabies testing. No human bites reported yet. authorities warn of possible outbreak if precautions fail.

Riga Keuchenmeister Frank Bierman Monroe County Tom Stadler Ann Arbor Blissfield Advance

Sunstroke Fatal in Siyndon Hay Field

Emory Gregosky, 64, died Thursday afternoon from sunstroke suffered while at work in the hay field at his Siyndon township home. He died about 5 PM. He is survived by his widow.

Emory Gregosky Siyndon Township Chelsea Standard

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