Looking Into The Past: Local Family Reunions and Events
Mrs. Orpha Birkle attended the Waters family reunion at Whitmore Lake on Sunday. Sixty descendants of William Webb Harwood held a reunion at the Harwood homestead in Ypsilanti. The seventh annual Finkbein er family reunion is planned for Wiedman’s Grove on July 28. A Pyrex shower honored Miss Laura Lambarth. The district Legion convention was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Don Burkhardt in Blissfield. A car accident last Thursday injured Miss Nettie Simmons. Firefighters responded to a fire at George Hartman farm near town mid Monday night. garage and two cars burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha Birkle
Waters
Whitmore Lake
Don Burkhardt
the Legion
Blissfield
Nettie Simmons
Sami Lambarth
Laura Lambarth
Finkbeiner
Wiedman’s Grove
George Hartman
William Webb Harwood
Ypsilanti
Harwood
Local Notes From Noblesville Area 20 Years Ago
Noblesville residents visit relatives including E H Tescher and family. York township parents welcome a son born July 26. Kroger clerks Lillian Bracey and Harley Bick noted. Jedele family reunion at Pleasant Lake with 84 attendees. Frank and Clifford Jordane returned from a westbound monthlong tour. Henry Rentschler of California visited sister Harold Gauntlett’s family. Eva Schairer of Grand Forks arrived to visit sister Bertha Schairer. Police officer Fred Jahr on duty since last Thursday. Schumeyer family moved from Adam Klumpp property to Bredernitz house on East Henry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Tescher
Noblesville
Indiana
Lee Tescher
Chester Lindsay
York Township
Lillian Bracey
Harley Bick
Wnew Kroger
Pleasant Lake
Jedele
Frank
Clifford Jordann
West
Henry Rentschler
California
Harold Gauntlett
Eva Schairer
Grand Lock
North Dakota
Bertha Schairer
Fred Jahr
Schumeyer
Adam Klumpp
Bredernitz
East Henry Street
Saline Gallery Offers Photo Sessions Each Wednesday
Fifty years ago photos were taken at the Saline Gallery under proprietor W G Sisson with weekly Wednesday openings. Selh Fitzgerald plans a surprise for residents soon. A F Clark travels to Jackson for mill regulator work. Dean Fosdick, on a large Illinois railroad, is home on leave. Two cisterns for fire protection costing $250 total were let to Ypsilanti builders. George Schmid’s horse was badly hurt after slipping on a stone. Balloon ascent may occur Saturday if weather holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
W. G. Sisson
Selh Fitzgerald
A. F. Clark
Jackson
Dean Fosdick
Ilinois
Leonard Bassett
J. W. Hull
Ypsilanti
George Schmid
Weekend Fun at Salime Promises Big Time
A weekend at Salime invites locals and visitors to enjoy a lively time with anticipated crowds and entertainment. The event outlook hints at strong turnout and festive activities throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urday
Salime
Busy Werker’s and Bees 4 H Clubs Hold Meetings
The Busy Werker’s 4H Club met at Barbara and Shirley Welder’s home with a July cooler demonstration. Rosemary Scheldt will host the next meeting. Rosemary Lutz and Ruth Lutz will work on a demonstration. Luncheon is planned for Friday July 28. The Bees 4 H Club met at Shirley Sanderson’s home on July 19 with a health and safety lesson and a Wiener roast planned for July 27 at Marilyn and Carol Adair’s home. Larry Finkbeiner will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Worker’s 4H
Barbara
Shirley Welder
Shirley
Rosemary Scheldt
Rosemary
Ruth Lutz
Welder
Nancy Gleason
Bridgewater
Shirley Sanderson
Marilyn
Carol Adair
Larry Finkbeiner
Carolyn Adair
Savings Bonds Drive Promotes Financial Independence
The Liberty Bell symbolizes the 1950 U S Savings Bonds Drive from May 15 to July 4. Thrift is highlighted as a core virtue, with bonds returning four dollars for every three invested in ten years, encouraging personal financial security starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Murl K Aten Announces His Candidacy for Congress
Murl K Aten 48 veteran Michigan public official announces candidacy for Republican nomination in Michigan second district. Former Auditor General cites experience in township to state government, law enforcement, and fiscal oversight including court battles and outside track auditing. He previously served as prosecutor and county official in Jackson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murl K. Aten
Michigan
Congress
Washington
Michener
Aten
Jackson County
Lst
Supreme Court
Republican “Policy Committee
Hooper
Ingham County
Grand Jury
Norvell
Jackson
Habitat Fire Threatens Winter Clover Marsh Wildlife
A fragment notes that destroying winter clover tall grass around marsh borders provides shelter for birds and animals during storms but cautions that burning drives inhabitants away or kills them.
Milk price drops mirroring superphosphate costs
From 1900 to 1909 it took about 1600 pounds of milk to buy a ton of superphosphate. In the last decade the amount fell to 700 pounds, reflecting cheaper fertilizer relative to milk.
U M Carillon at Michigan Ranks Third Largest in U S
The Charles Baird Carillon at the University of Michigan is the third largest in the United States with 53 bells weighing nearly 63 tons. The smallest bell weighs 12 pounds and the largest 12 tons. Percival Price calls the set well crafted and cast in Loughborough, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baird
University of Michigan
United States
Percival Price
University Carillonneur
Loughborough
England
Jenny Lind's Early Rise From Stockholm Royal Theater School
A nine year old Jenny Lind sang to her kitten and quickly drew voice teachers' attention. She was enrolled at government expense in Stockholm's Royal Theater School, mirroring a later career path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Lind
Broadway
Royal Theater School
Stockholm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Myron Gallagher, Sr
Myron Gallagher, Jr
Publishers
Michigan Press Service, Inc
Hirth Bros. Dairy
West Washington
Ann Arbor
Uncle Sam
Wiedman Auto Co
Ann Arbor ST
U-M
U.S
the Saline Hotel
Henry Leutheuser
Prop
Fritz Schumm, Mer
Dodge
Elmer J. Steer
Michigan Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!