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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
6
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America meets in Chicago May 25 and 26 with theme America Physically Strong Mentally Awake Morally Straight. About 1 500 leaders from 441 councils attend to discuss program and leadership as Dr Arthur A Schuck delivers annual report.
Al Hodge the Captain Video star discusses the long run of the Du Mont program since 1949. He describes the beam gizmo, goggles, and the show’s mix of juvenile and adult fans, plus his Navy service and work with YMCA Scouts and Sunday School duties.
Hopalong Cassidy inspires a spring round-up in Manhattan at the Children's Center roof. A Western scene with sand mesas a chuck wagon ponies and a corral delighted children and dignitaries while Hopalong gave hats and the center received a television set.
In Chicago on May 25 the National Scout Council meets at the Civic Opera House with Vice President of the organization speaking on field operations and Thomas J. Watson Jr. outlining business activities. Delegates attend sessions on leadership, program, and membership with awards for distinguished service and Explorer achievements. Edgar A. Guest to speak at luncheon.
The 41st annual National Council meeting ends with an install of a new president at the Hotel Stevens Grand Ballroom on May 26 at 7 PM. Reverend Grauer will give the invocation and Archbishop Sheil will address the gathering on America physically strong mentally awake and morally straight. Chief Scout Executive Dr. Schuck introduces announcements and the council honors the retiring president Mr. Houghton before installing his successor.
Four registered Jersey herds in southern Michigan, belonging to Max Spike, R. J. Sackett, W. L. Ayers, and Conrad G. Clark, were classified for type by J. C. Thompson of St. Louis. The program by The American Jersey Cattle Club rates animals against a perfect score of 100, with results including one Excellent, three Very Good, and four Good Plus in Spike’s herd. Clark’s 19 animals include seven Very Good, four Good Plus, two Good, and one Fair. The club, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, aims to help breeders improve cattle by matching the breed standard.
Legal notice from Washtenaw County Michigan Chancery case Mildred Cummings plaintiff versus Marvin Cummings defendant No T-637. An order of sale by commissioner under decree directs sale of described real estate with location details and sale terms to be provided.
A parcel in Manchester Township Washtenaw County Michigan described as parts of section 19 in multiple quarters. It will be sold at public vendue at the Washtenaw County Court House Ann Arbor on Friday June 8 1951 at 10 AM Eastern Standard Time by Circuit Court Commissioner Charles C Menefee. Bidz 200 Wolverine Ann Arbor Michigan. April 19 26 May 3 10 17 24 31.
Miss Kay Epp of Winnipeg Canada visits the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Otto and family. Mr and Mrs Albert Faust returned from a trip visiting New Castle Penn and Youngstown Ohio. Mrs Fannie Toppen joined them on their return after three weeks with her sister in the east.
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