Michigan Reform Amendments Spark Voter Confusion in 1941
Michigan belts new constitutional change proposals springing from the 1941 legislature aim to curb petition fraud by limiting signatures to registered voters. The move draws praise and criticism from scholars, reform groups, and small loan companies amid a broader debate on democracy and procedure before the April 7 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Supreme Court
Detroit
Harry F. Kelly
Oakley Distil
Wayne County Election Commission
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
House
Ernest C. Brooks
Holland
Michigan
Weill
William’ Markland
Able
Lansing
Kelly
Ambiguity in Amendment Titles Confuses Voters
The amendments listed on April 7 ballots are criticized for vague lengthy wording. Rather than a clear succinct appeal to prevent petitions fraud, the titles create confusion and indecision among readers, with apparent contradictions reflecting a perplexed era.
Elwin Sanders funeral follows March 12 automobile crash
Central York reports the funeral service for Elwin Sanders held March 15 at Stevens Bush parlors with Rev. Swaney presiding. Sanders born in Ohio, survived by wife, 11 children, two grandchildren, mother, two brothers, sister. mother living in Hammond Indiana. Family notes relatives in Ohio and Michigan.
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Ohio
Beulah Sanders
Federated Sunday School
Reuben Rogers
Vode Aulig
Miss Mills
Elwin Sanders
Stevens & Bush Undertaking
Swaney
Milan
Notice of Change of Name for Crawford Dusten Family
Notice to public that on April 19, 1941 at 10 a.m. in Ann Arbor Washtenaw Michigan the judge of probate will hear an application to change the names of Crawford Dusten and his wife and children from Crawford Dusten Marion Lucille Dusten Leigh Allen Dusten Brenda Arlene Dusten to James Crawford Wynn Marion Lucille Wynn Leigh Allen Wynn Brenda Arlene Wynn. The notice is signed by Crawford Dusten and dated March 12 1941 Arbor Michigan.
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Ann Arbor
Washtenaw
Michigan
Frobate
Crawford Dusten
Marion Lucille Dusten
Leigh Allen Dusten
Brenda Arlene Dusten
James Crawford Wynn
Marion Lucille Wynn
Leigh Allen Wynn
Brenda Arlene “Wynn
Arbor
Marriages and Social Visits Across Michigan Towns
Macon and Tecumseh unite in marriage as Robert Joseph Smith weds Jean Elen Brooks on a Saturday afternoon at Three Rivers. Multiple regional guests visit families in Adrian, Monroe, Tecumseh, Detroit, Britton, Plymouth, and nearby towns, sharing meals, guests, and Sunday calls from Friday through Sunday.
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Robert Joseph Smith
Macon
Jean Elen Brooks
Tecumseh
Three Rivers
Clare Gillespie
Marketa
Frank Gillespie
Monroe
Lena, Severance
Adrian
Caroline Beal
Charlie Thomas
Kingston
Carl Thomas
Rebecca Bailey
Maude Richardson
Lelia Lowe
C. C. Bailey
Guy Hoover
Fiferick
Detroit
Lee Torrey
Educational Program For This Defense Area
Superintendent Bearss outlines a Federal Education Office plan for Detroit area defense jobs. Local schools will host training to prepare workers for defense plants, with local committees, employment reporting, and registration to match job demands. Training aims to boost reemployment prospects and future private sector value.
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Bearss
Federal Security Agency
U. S. Office of Education
Washington
Detroit
Michigan
Local Social Notes From Ann Arbor Area
Hammers Methjet Miss Vinetta Carr of Ann Arbor was home one day last week. Mrs Minnie Hammond and family have moved on the McMann farm. Mr and Mrs E M Gilbert entertained their Euchre club Saturday evening. Mrs Ruth Hanson and Mrs Hazel Gordon called on Mrs John Haughn at Monroe Thursday. Mrs Mabel Needham had a thyroid operation at the Tecumseh hospital. Her friends will be glad to know she is recovering nicely. Mr and Mrs Walter Gordon had Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Charles Pulver Mr and Mrs Frank Pulver and Mr and Mrs Bud Pulver of Dundee Mr and Mrs Max Goffe of Ann Arbor and Mr and Mrs Kerry Gordon of Dearborn.
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Vinetta Carr
Ann Arbor
Minnie Hammond
McMann
E. M. Gilbert
Ruth Hanson
Hazel Gordon
John Haughn
Monroe
Mabel Needham
Tecumseh Hospital
Walter Gordon
Charles Pulver
Frank Pulver
Bud” Pulver
Dundee
Max Goffe
Kerry Gordon
Dearborn
Illnesses and community notes from Mooreville district
Mooreville updates report Mrs Ora Zeloff very ill at home and influenza trouble for Mrs Paul Lewis. Miss Wanda Crittenden and Mrs Loyal Eanitz ill. Mrs Tom Dunn family moves from Monroe to a local farm. Bridge party at Milan. March PTA meeting hosts Mother-Daughter banquet on April 18 with a program including piano solos and a play. A Dexter hunter shows a 34 pound gray wolf near Little Portage lake. Lightning travels about 22 million miles per hour according to local notes.
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Ora Zeloff
Luella Mae Murray
Paul Lewis
Wanda Crittenden
Loyal Eanitz
Joe Camburn
Saline
Tom Dunn
Monroe
Louis Loesch Place
Reta
Norman
Thelma
Harlan Holcomb
Loyal Kanitz
Pearl Haist
Ann Arbor
Biennial Spring Election Notice for Saline Michigan 1941
General election to be held in Saline Michigan on Monday April 7 1941 at City Hall to elect state officers two university regents superintendent of public instruction state board of education two state board of agriculture members and a vacancy for state highway commissioner plus two justices of the supreme court circuit judges and to vote on two constitutional amendments with possible additional measures. Polls open seven am close eight pm with discretionary noon adjournment in townships and extended hours for some jurisdictions. Dated March 17 1941 Lottie Wallace City Clerk and Mark Sweetland Township Clerk.
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Saline
Michigan
South
Ann Arbor St
University
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
State Board of Agriculture
State Highway Commissioner
Supreme Court
Board of Inspectors of Election
Lottie Wallace
Mark Sweetland
Lodi
State of
State of Michigan
Hertler’s Hall
Board of Review
Justice of the Peace
The
State Highway
Bivery
Lester A. Hanson
Local General Election Set for Lodi Township Officers
A General Election will be held in Lodi Township at Township Hall to fill offices including Supervisor Clerk Treasurer and Justice of the Peace on June 30, 1945. Propositions discuss petition validity regulation and penalties for fictitious names and petition amendments to be summarized on ballots.
Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls
Official notice states polling places will open at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. on election day. Voters are urged to bring identification and follow posted directions at each precinct.
Saline Township General Election Notice
The township of Saline Ohio holds a general election at Hertler's Hall with township officers including constables. Polls open in the afternoon under the supervision of Township Clerk Lester A. Hanson. The notice mentions legislative amendments and petition verification requirements.
Probate Petition Notice and Burn Injury Report
On May 5 1944 at ten o clock in the forenoon we will apply to Judge of Probate in our names from Joseph B Wejsa Margaret Wejsa and Alvin Wejsa to Joseph B Wyese Margaret Wyese and Alvin Wyese signed Margaret Wejsa Joseph B Wejsa Ann Arbor Michigan March 10 1941 March 20 27 April 3 Mrs Clifford Underwood of Britton is a patient at Tecumseh hospital suffering burns from an accident while lighting a kitchen fire kerosene spilled on her clothing causing flames Mr Underwood wrapped her in a blanket and extinguished the flames she was taken to Tecumseh hospital where she rests. Tecumseh Herald. All kinds of printing done at the Sane Observer office
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Ann Arbor
Washtenaw
Michigan
Joseph B. Wejsa
Margaret Wejsa
Alvin Wejga
Joseph B. Wyese
Margaret W
Clifford Underwood
Britton
Tecumseh Hospital
Probate Court Sets Claims Deadline for Alfred Daniels Estate
The Washtenaw County Probate Court under Judge Jay G. Pray orders creditors to present claims for the Alfred Daniels estate by May 19. A three week public notice will be published in The Saline Observer.
Time for Hearing Claims in the Estate of Laura B. Schaible
Probate Court of Washtenaw County orders creditors to present claims for the late Laura B. Schaible by May 12, 1941. Hearing and adjustment set for ten o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Office Ann Arbor. Public notice to run three consecutive weeks in The Saline Observer.
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State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Jay G. Pray
Laura B. Schaible
Saline
Notice to Creditors for Deceased Clara K. DeFries
In Washtenaw County Michigan the court orders creditors of Clara K. DeFries deceased to present claims by May 28 1941 at ten in the forenoon for examination and adjustment. Public notice to be published in The Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. March 13 20 27.
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State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Jay G. Pray
Clara K. DeFries
Saline
Ninth Annual Account of Trustees Publication Order
Probate Court for Washtenaw County orders public notice for the Detroit Trust Company Ninth annual account as Trustee under the Will of Emily Davenport deceased. The court sets April 16, 1941 at Ann Arbor Probate Office to examine and allow the account with three successive weekly notices in The Saline Observer. Nora O. Borgert Register of Probate
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State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Jay G. Pray
Emily P. Davenport
Detroit Trust Company
Detroit
Michigan
Saline
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