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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
8
A Duke associated journal launches to study clairvoyance telepathy and other mind to mind communication methods. Led by Prof. William McDougall and Dr. J B Rhine, the project seeks scientific scrutiny of extrasensory perception without conventional media, arguing thought transmission may exist beyond words.
The brain in the head continues to grow to age fifty or sixty, based on measurements of many American heads. Dr Ales Hrdlicka of the National Museum notes similar findings in foreign studies. Growth likely reflects brain enlargement rather than skull bones, with no proven rise in intelligence after twenty.
A skull of a previously unknown ancient human form, older than Neandertal man, was found in a Steinheim gravel pit near Stuttgart. Dr. Fritz Berckhemer of the Württemberg Museum of Natural History led expert examination. The skull is largely intact, missing only the lower jaw and a few facial fragments, and resembles Neandertal in brow ridges and wide nasal opening but is shorter wider and rounder at the back, with less backward slope, appearing more like modern man.
The July 1 Michigan crop report indicates production will exceed 1936 in most crops except sugar beets and pears. Rain shifts caused losses in onions, sugar beets, and potatoes in southern counties, while central areas remain favorable and drought worsens the north.
A troop of daredevil Hollywood women led by Mary Wiggins will perform at the Washtenaw County Fair in Ann Arbor on Tuesday afternoon August 31. The lineup includes 14 acts of hair-raising stunts in cars and motorcycles, framed as the premier female daredevil show of its kind.
The pronghorn antelope, once wiped out by hunting and predators, has made a 20 year recovery. Government surveys report at least 10 000 in California Nevada and Oregon with Wyoming near 15 000. Federal refuges are planned in Oregon and Nevada. Meanwhile a bumper huckleberry crop boosts demand and pickers seek rubber or hip boots for marshy picking sites.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County Michigan sets deadlines for creditors to file claims against John Burkhardt deceased. Claims due by November 27 1937 and hearing dates September 27 1937 and November 27 1937 at ten in the forenoon in Ann Arbor. Dated July 22 1937 Judge Jay G Pray.
The piece argues that the real cross section of life appears in the newspaper's ads. It highlights readers building, furnishing, and maintaining homes, feeding families, and educating children as the true social portrait. It suggests ads shape a better tomorrow for readers and advertisers.
A New Jersey schoolteacher organized a fishing trip for his students as part of their coursework. The line between education and recreation blurred as the outing highlighted practical learning beyond the classroom.
Court in Washte naw County, Michigan, orders publication for three weeks and hearing on August 23, 1937, at 10 A M in Ann Arbor to admit will of Nathan Bordine and grant administration to Leslie W. Goddard or suitable person. Nora O. Borgert, Register of Probate.
The Probate Court of Washtenaw County announces creditors may present claims against Edward James Muir, deceased, as of June 15 1987. Claims must be filed at the Ann Arbor Probate Office by October 21 1937. Hearings are set for August 21 1937 and October 21 1987 at 10:00 AM. Dated Ann Arbor June 15 1937. Jay G Pray Judge of Probate.
A 1937 foreclosure ad states Silas L Briggs and Celia E H Briggs defaulted on a 1981 mortgage in Washtenaw County Michigan. The Citizens Bank of Saline will sell via public auction at the Washtenaw County Courthouse on August 13 1937 to satisfy a $3457.50 total claim including principal interest and attorney fees.
The mortgage held by Citizens Bank of Saline on land in Saline Township Washtenaw County Michigan, dated August 2 1920 and recorded in Liber 143, will be foreclosed by public sale August 13 1937 at 10 a.m. in Ann Arbor. The description covers multiple parcels totaling 120 acres, with payments due including principal interest and attorney fees. Burke & Burke announce the sale in The Observer notices.
A cave near West Lubec Maine described as an Indian sweating cave was identified by Jim McDonald a veteran trapper of Black Head. Built of dry stone with a central fire hollow sufferers would sit around as water was poured on hot stones steam filled the blankets and the patient perspired until pain eased.
The Circuit in Chancery at Ann Arbor on July 12 1837 orders Hen retta Cazier to appear within three months or judgment will be entered. Publication to begin in The Saline Observer within two weeks. Lee N Brown attorney for Clyde G Cazier. George W Sample circuit judge. Luella M Smith deputy clerk.
Mortgage held by Martha M. Robbins and Alice J. Robbins on property in Ann Arbor Washtenaw County Michigan foreclosed after default. Assignee Christ Bilakos, via Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation assignment, will sell the mortgaged premises at public vendue on August 23, 1937 at the south front door of the Court House, Ann Arbor. Attorney John P. Kirk represents the assignee. Dates in 1937 filings and notices.
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