Michigan Outlook Shapes 1938 Vote and Labor Conflicts
Michigan readers weigh Roosevelt programs and Murphy reelection viability as New Deal spending stirs debate between factions. Republicans fear intra party dissension, while CIO tensions and court reform plans color the political landscape ahead of November. Industry and labor gains reshape the economy, with Dow Chemical and Kalamazoo Parchment cited as indicators of growth.
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Lansing
Michigan
Roosevelt
Murphy
Florida
Georgia
Ci.o
Frankenstein
G.O.P
Fitzgerald
Toy
Michigan Party
New Deal
Postminster
James A. Farley
Benton Harbor
Dow Chemical Company
Midland
Dow
Kalamazoo
Eady
Park Ordinance Adopted At May Council Meeting
Council sessions in the council rooms on Monday evening May 9 approved by motion to accept The Park Ordinance as read and recorded in the minutes. Yeas four, nays none. Clerk Lottie Wallace and Mayor G C Townsend were noted.
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Uphaus
Lambarth
Yeas
Lottie Wallace
G. C. Townsend
Saline City Creates Park Commissioners Board
Saline Michigan passes ordinance to form a seven member Park Board with control over all city park real estate and improvements. Appointments to be made by local clubs and education bodies, plus one City Council member, term lengths set, board to meet, nominate a citizen at large, and operate without pay. Initial funding set for 1938 and ongoing maintenance envisioned with annual allocations.
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City of
Saline
State of
Michigan
City of Saline
Park Commissioners
Rotary Club
American Legion Post 322
American Legion Auxiliary
Saline Women’s Club
Board of Education
Saline Township
Washtenaw County
Board of Park Commissioners
Common Council
Saline River
Soares
Seid “Parks
Park Fund
Parks Board Ordinance Sets Roles and Rules for City Parks
The ordinance outlines the Parks Board powers including budget limits, donations, and staff appointments. It grants control over park improvements, buildings, and tree care, with enforcement aided by city ordinances. It details appointments, vacancies, and responsibilities of the City Engineer, City Attorney, and City Clerk.
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aceQuak
Common ‘Council
County Notes Record Local Dinners Births and Games
Richard Hertler had his tonsils removed last week. A son, Donald Frank, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Allison Gable May 12 at Saline General Hospital. Malcom Sanders’ injury has improved and he’ll return to school next week. Oak Grove school lost two recent games to Judd and Oak Lawn. Mrs Alger Allison entertained Misses Hertler and Bird at dinner for Mrs Allison's birthday. Electa Murray hosted Marion Murray and family and Elwin Sanders at dinner May 8.
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Richard Hertler
Electa Murray
Sanders
Donald Frank
Allison Gable
Saline General Hospital
Kenneth Remington
Milan
Malcom Sanders
Oak Grove
Judd School
Oak Lawn School
Alger
Allison
Mary
andBertha
Hertler
Jesse Bird
Electa .Murray
Marion Murray
Superior Township
Myr Murray
Mooreville
Elwin Sanders
Richards Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary in Flint
Mrs. Ery visited Flint weekend as friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Richards home for their first wedding anniversary. Potluck lunch followed card games and guests included Sid ney Yape Will Gallaher Karl Wiegand Margaret Schroen Julia Schroen Jack Schroen and many Richards family members from nearby towns.
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Julia Schroen
Jack
Andrew Schroen
Will
Mary Fritz
Freedom
Karl, Brown
Clifford Brown
Ridgeway
Clifford Richards
Willow
Ruth
Grace Riggs
Willis
Paul Richards
Ida Carter
Clarence Thomas
Salem
Jake Schroen
Ery
Local Social Roundup From South Saline Visits
Mr and Mrs William Kopka visited Tecumseh Friday. The piece lists multiple Sunday and weekday calls among families in South Saline including the Craigs, Crosses, Stilts, Kempfs, Kuders, Mehlers and other relatives with trips to Macon Britton Milan Monroe and Detroit.
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William*Kopka
Tecumseh
Clyde Spence
Sam Craig
Chelsea
Craig
Little Melvin Sand
Murl Crags
Herbert Gilmore
the Cross
Verl Sand
Albert Cross
Roscoe Craig
Laverne Steele
Hugh Craig
Walter Craig
Macon
Burt Gleason
Ypsilanti
Frank Stilts
Hallie Mehler
Thurlow
Roy Kempf
Carol Kuder
Earl Kuder
Irving “Downing
Britton
Ben Cogswell
Rose Craig
Murl Cross
George Herman
Leon Vealey
Hammond District Social Roundup
Mrs Eien Collins of Macon visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hovey Needham. Mr and Mrs Robert Hammond visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Chester Richard. Mr and Mrs Glen Gordon called on Mr and Mrs John Taylor Ridge road Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Allen of Jackson visited Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Hovey Needham. Mrs Mary McMann and Miss Ella McMann visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Hammond.
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Eien Collins
Macon
Hovey
Needham
Robert Hammond
Chester Richard
Glen Gordon
John Taylor
Ridge Road
Frank Allen
Jackson
Social visit notes mention Lammond families and local hosts
Mary Jane and Paul Lammond spent Saturday with Vickie Mann and Miss Ella M Sunday callers at year at and Mrs Glen Gordons were Mr and Mrs Tra Hauk and son of Plymouth and Mr and Mrs Dean Gordons and family of Adrian.
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Mary .Jane
Paul Lammond
Alary Vic- Mann
Ella” M
Glen Gordon
Tra Hauk
Plymouth
Dean Gordon
Adrian
Local visitors and house guests in Macon area
Macon residents received visitors from Chicago Detroit Wyandotte Adrian and Inkster. Among the visitors were Mr and Mrs Allen Wise Mrs Stephen Hasted Mrs John Schoolmaster and others. Several residents spent time with relatives and celebrated birthdays and anniversaries.
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Allen Wise
Chicago
Stephen Hasted
E. E. Beatty
Detroit
John Schoolmaster
William Steinhauer
Wyandotte
Howard Ruhl
Otter Lake
C. Hatch
Nash Ville
Lilburn Hatch
Jeannine
Patty Craig
Britton
Harry Downing
Floyd Spence
Claud Young
Belleville
W. M. Craig
Leonard Graf
Bixby Hospital
Adrian
L. H. Camburn
William Schoolmaster
Thelma Bruder
Marvin DuBois
J. Aiken
Inkster
Coller-Bilby
Will-Pennington
Pennington
Elizabeth Simons
Whittaker
Audry Breining
Nellie Adiska
Tuttle Hill
Ardis Baily
Scout Camp Opens June 26 With Multi-Section Program
The Inter-Troop camp at Newkirk near Dexter will begin June 26 for six weeks. About 1,260 scouts from Wash tenaw and Livingston counties plan to attend as work parties and trips prepare the site. The 1938 program adds an Indian Village, waterfront activities, and a pioneering section.
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Walter MacPeek
Washtenaw
Livingston
Newkirk
Dexter
Mooreville Family Attends Clinton Funeral Service
Mr and Mrs John Dee Goldsmith and Mrs Alta Goldsmith and daughter Hazeldene were among attendees at a Clinton funeral Saturday afternoon.
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John Dee Goldsmith
Alta; Goldsmith
Hazeldene
Clinton
Indian Lore Centered on Tipis and Cooking
Fragmentary notes describe Michizar regional lore covering tepee building and related cooking practices within the sector. The unreadable text hints at cultural details but lacks complete context or naming.
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Michizar
Inter
Smothered Pork Chops and Home Craft Ideas
A home section offers a recipe for smothered pork chops with apples and raisins plus tips on affordable decor. It suggests affordable wall art, washable canvases, spring cleaning, and budget friendly slipcovers using cotton duck and bed ticking to refresh rooms.
Household Hints Improve Care and Cooking Tips
Awnings should be brushed thoroughly before storage. Add a small spoonful of corn starch when making fudge to improve texture and yield surprising results. The hints emphasize practical maintenance and preparation tricks for home use.
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U.A
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Glen Conde
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Toledo
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Beyer Hospital
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Dorothy
Glen Walther
M. E. Church
Louis Smith
York Township
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