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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
4
University of Wisconsin researchers led soil management trials with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on small grains and legume seedings. Demonstration plots showed fertilized fields produced higher grain yields and much greater hay after rotation, with notable carryover benefits.
A wartime article extols contour farming as a method to boost yields while reducing soil erosion and saving fuel fertilizer and labor. It argues cost cuts up to 70 cents per acre and notes figures like Vernie Marshall of Texas and references to soil conservation leaders Washington and Jefferson. A separate item mentions a TB germ pamphlet funded by Christmas seals available from the Michigan Tuberculosis Association.
Mooreville households hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hart and Mr. and Mrs Floyd Ganong. Ypsilanti visitors Mr. and Mrs. David Brand dined with the Ganongs. Lois Holcomb won first in a regional oratorical declamation at McKenny hall Ypsilanti. Ontario visitor Mrs. Robert Anderson stayed with the Lewises in Adrian.
Mrs Fluery is sick with care by her Detroit daughter. Mr and Mrs Glenn visit Mr and Mrs Paul Richards. A G Richards entertain at a family dinner honoring Mrs Schroen. Mother's Day visitors include the Richards family and guests from Jackson.
Oscar Klein and daughter spent Sunday in Detroit with the Schwoche family. Lawrence Tucker and family visited Wallace Jordan of Blissfield on Sunday. Ray Alber suffered a serious foot injury when a gun discharged and amputation may be needed. Milford’s Mrs. B. Jantz and Ypsilanti’s Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaffer visited the Schwoches recently.
Central York community round up shows the Murray family gathering at Mrs. Hattie Murray’s home. Attendees include Carlton Murray at a funeral in Ypsilanti and relatives visiting from Detroit and Garden City.
Miss Neima Beerman of Port Clinton visits Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heilman. Mrs. Willian O Reilly and daughter Florence return from a week with Catherine in Newberry.
University of Michigan runs a major war training system under federal contracts with about 1,700 trainees already on campus and roughly 1,700 more expected soon. Programs include Army Specialized Training, Navy college training, naval architecture, meteorology and related units.
The University of Michigan Extension Service expands its credit for correspondence courses to undergraduate level for armed forces members and opens a Western Michigan center in Grand Rapids. Offices will begin July 1 at Grand Rapids Junior College with courses starting in the fall term.
The University of Michigan Correspondence Study Department begins Aeronautics 1x and 2x for high school juniors and seniors. Each course equals a one semester high school class and targets students in smaller schools lacking such instruction. Enrollment is via school superintendent or principal.
Dr. Thomas Francis Jr of the University of Michigan outlines progress in influenza research noting potential epidemic control, while warning that crowded conditions and resistance wear may raise risk. He discusses two virus types A and B, vaccine limitations, rapid typing during outbreaks, serum nasal spray trials, and containment measures including isolation quarantine and air sterilization.
The article warns nearly 4 500 farm workers could be killed by mechanized gear and livestock this year. E W Lehmann of the University of Illinois stresses heroism on the farm is part of the war effort. It notes 1941 Illinois losses from farming and delivery were high and argues wartime accidents reflect criminal negligence.
Sudden temperature shifts in dairy barns and poultry houses cut egg and milk production as cows and hens fail to compensate from previous shortages. The War Production Board assigns top AA-1 priority to assure delivery of critical materials for farm machinery in the current program.
Vernie Marshall, a pioneer of farmer action to curb erosion, helped enact the Soil Conservation Districts law in Texas. As administrator of the Soil Conservation board, he promotes conservation farming, with over 70 districts organized under the board’s supervision. Straight farming caused severe erosion in the Dust Bowl era, when six million acres were affected in 1935 and 1936.
Research at the University of Wisconsin reports cecal coccidiosis in chickens can be prevented experimentally using tetraethyl thiuram monosulfide. Protozoa damage the cecal pouches causing stunting and death. sulfur compounds show promise, with the compound yielding the most favorable results.
Farm notes report permission granted to fertilizer makers to raise prices for mixed fertilizers and superphosphate amid rising labor and operating costs. The piece notes cotton's vital role and U S daily consumption exceeding 45,000 bales to meet military and civilian需求.
The article notes eight billion dollars of the twelve billion dollar goal must come from nonbanking sources as part of the drive. It emphasizes Americans must back the Second War Loan and support their fighting men on battlefronts with both sacrifice and financial contributions.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County orders creditors to present claims against the estate of William N. Westphal by July 14, 1948 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Publication of this order required for three consecutive weeks in The Saline Observer in Saline County. Jay G. Pray, Judge of Probate.
In Ann Arbor at the Probate Office on April 28 1943 Judge Jay G Pray presides over final accounting of Alwin R Burkhardt administrator for Washtenaw estate The court sets May 26 1943 at 10 00 AM to examine approve the account and hear the petition Publication to run three weeks. Nora Borgert Register of Probate
Court action to quiet title involves Doane E Corbett and Edna M Corbett against Eliza Beegan William Maynard Elijah Morgan John Beegan and others with unknown heirs. Plaintiffs seek appearance and answer within three months with publication of notice required for six weeks in The Saline Observer.
Public notice in The Saline Observer announces an order appointing a time and place to hear and adjust all claims against the deceased Earl T. Fosdick in Washtenaw County Michigan. Creditors must file claims with the probate court by July 19, 1943 at ten in the forenoon. Publication runs three weeks starting May 6, 1943.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County announces that Detroit Trust Company of Detroit has filed its eleventh annual account as trustee under the will of Emily P. Davenport. The court orders June 10, 1943 for allowance and requires public notice by publication for three consecutive weeks.
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