Saline Items Highlight Local Transfers and Births
O. J. Feldkamp sold his farm to Martin Thiede of South Inkster who has taken possession. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alwin Burkhardt. Fred Layden Jr opened a new meat business in Saline’s recently expanded district. Saline school boys lost to Milan 5 to 3 with Clark Gordon and Alfred Schmid scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Dieterle
O. J. Feldkamp
Martin Thiede
South Inkster
Lorena Klumpp
Florine Richards
Ruth Soamers
Norma Karn
Russell Acton
Herbert
Jay Harmon
Chelsea
Alwin Burkhardt
Saline
Fred Layden, Jr
Milan
Clark Gordon
Alfred Schmid
May 21 Fire Destroys Fourteen Buildings in Saline
Fifty five years ago heavy rain and a local fire hit Saline in the early morning hours. A church and school bell alarm roused residents to a blaze that destroyed fourteen wooden buildings. lack of fire protection left no chance to contain it. A newborn son to Mr and Mrs Bob Cullen is noted, and Gertrude Strong serves as clerk for Trim and McGregor as the storm rages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude ‘Strong
Trim and
McGregor
Bob
Cullen
Saline
Americans gain purchasing power for food despite high prices
Secretary Brannan reports an hour of factory labor buys 25 percent more bread than in 1939 and twice as much as in 1919, with bread enrichment improving health. DiSalle urges housewives to buy only necessities to curb inflation as OPS reinforces price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Agriculture Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
Bureau of Labor Statistics
American Bakers Association
Elmer L. Henderson
American Medical Association
House Fire Consumes Block Near M. E. Church and Gordon House
Fire swept the area from the M. E. Church on the south to the brick Gordon house on the east, completely consuming structures along the block. Spectators heard shouts from onlookers including "Auntie Bacon" and the Millmen, while one man, Dr. Watson, appeared on his porch in a short white night shirt as flames raged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Gordon House
Bacon
Dr. Watson
New Beef Ceiling Prices Effective May 14
The Detroit OPS district office announces new beef ceiling prices set to take effect May 14 and valid until July 31, with two later reductions on October 1 and as May 20 for cattle prices. The plan aims for about a 10 percent overall fall in consumer prices by fall, depending on cut type and style. Grocers and wholesalers must implement ceilings for many grocery items starting May 14.
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Detroit
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Things Stored in Far Away Places Are Worth Money
A call to readers to scan their attics and trunks for valuables stored away in distant places. Owners are urged to place want ads to sell collectibles, household goods, or forgotten items, turning long neglected finds into cash.
Nursing Careers Promoted To Saline High Students
On Monday May 7 a group of representative nurses visited Saline High School to present nursing career opportunities to students and parents. The delegation included graduates from St Joseph Mercy Hospital The University of Michigan and Ann Arbor Practical Nurse Training Center. A film Deed to Happiness was shown followed by a Q A and discussion. The events are part of Washtenaw County visits sponsored by the UN Recruitment Committee of the Washenaw District Nurses Association with support from local medical and nursing groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
Washenaw
Do You Know Your Trout
A conservation department poll shows about 40 percent of trout anglers cannot distinguish brook brown and rainbow trout. The Institute for Fisheries conducts the study.
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Conservation Department
Institute For Fisheries
Trout identification test on three species at three river stations
Over 300 trout fishermen in designated sections of the Pigeon and Rifle rivers and Hunt creek were asked to name the three trout species exhibited at checking stations. Correct identifications were 62 percent at Pigeon river, 56 percent at Hunt creek, and 54 percent at Rifle river. Fifty to sixty people struggled with each species, totaling 64 brown, 60 rainbow, and 54 brook misidentifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigeon
Rifle Rivers
Hunt Creek
Pigeon River
Rifle River
Latino Observer Promotes Low Cost Want Ads
An advertisement urges readers to use the Latino Observer for affordable classified ads highlighting value and wide reach. The text emphasizes low pricing and practical options for readers seeking to place notices.
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Michigan
Fred Giesel, Jr
Myron Gallagher, Sr
Michigan Press Service, Inc
Borkchops
QOE
Michael V. DiSalle
Atata
Finitt (Vator Haatm
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
the Key To
State Bank No
Federal Reserve
D. Antisdel
Niles
Mich
Reveling Drug
All Leading Drug Stores
ACA Watts
A Demai
A &M Chevrolet Co
Michigan Ave
Saline, Mich
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