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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
5
A jumble of small ads lists farm hatcheries in Bridgewater Michigan and New Hampshire Red chickens, help wanted for a waitress and cook, real estate, loans, and local sales. Community notices include an ice cream social at Immaculate Conception Church and thanks from Mrs. Winifred Gall. Contact details appear for Roy Sand and Ray Hunt among others.
Washtenaw County farmers are urged to watch for army worms as a June report notes army worm flies in southern Michigan. Control methods include spraying dusting and bait with specific chemical amounts for Toxaphene Chlordane and DDT. Baits mix sawdust bran water and pesticides to target pasture hay crops. Submitting agent Robert Grandall from the County Agent office.
A new insecticide labeled by the U S Department of Agriculture, dieldrin, is touted to combat armyworms that are destroying corn and grain crops across the Midwest. Officials say it halts the worm rampage and also controls chinch bugs. shipments reach Illinois Indiana and Ohio as outbreaks worsen.
Learn to select crisp stringless beans and can them at 10 pounds pressure for pints 20 minutes and quarts 25. Prepare with boiling water, add salt if desired, then process. Serve plain or dressed with sauces and garnishes in salads, soups, stews, and casseroles. Remember you save by canning your own.
The Navy's FJ-2 Fury sweptwing carrier jet enters production for fleet use. It features four 20 mm cannons, climbs beyond 45 000 feet at over 650 mph, and exceeds a 1000 mile range. The aircraft will be shown publicly with other services at the 1953 International Aviation Exposition at Detroit Wayne Airport July 9 12 marking 50 years of powered flight.
A reader questions future court decisions affecting the State Highway Department. The writer argues current system benefits are safer than awaiting potential favorable judgments that could cause a new working problem. Name withheld by request.
The Colonial Gardens announces the cancellation of dancing events for the summer season and thanks patrons for their support, stating they look forward to welcoming guests again in the fall.
Film notes describe Robert Ryan starring in Best of the Badmen presented in Technicolor. Also listed is Walt Disney’s Water Birds in color along with cartoons and related features.
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