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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
9
Michigan lawmakers face a crowded 1939 agenda as they convene in Lansing, debating social reforms, labor mediation, wage hours, dairy price policies, cooperation on apple and potato markets, and tourism development. Proposals include a Wagner type mediation act, a wage hour bill, milk price fixing, and state market campaigns.
The Ruddock-Cossell wedding was held at the York Baptist church Friday evening. Oak Grove P T A met at the school house with a poor turnout though the president Mrs Jesse Bird praised the Ann Arbor meeting. A Halloween party at Oak Grove school featured games and a fish pond raising proceeds of 11 dollars.
Ernest Gilbert and Glenford Han son visited Claire Gilbert Thursday evening. Leonard Clark and Miss Lucille Allen of Ann Arbor called on Claire Gilbert Sunday. The Stimpsons hosted visitors from Berkley and Jackson. Macon, Ann Arbor, and Saline names appear among invited guests and Sunday callers to Hammond and surrounding households.
A proposed law makes it a crime to sell ammunition to anyone under 18 without written authorization from a parent or guardian. The measure targets juvenile access and seeks parental consent for purchases.
Agnes Johnson visits Detroit relatives while others travel to and from Detroit Mt Clemens Addison Ypsilanti and Manchester. Neighbors host and visit including Kittle family Hawkins Halladay and Biddle with birthdays dinners masquerade at M BE Sunday school and various calls and guests from Detroit Milan Raisin Center Ann Arbor and Belleville.
A A. G. Richards attended the auction in Dundee Saturday. Mrs. Carson visited relatives in Detroit for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rosander called at the Carson home. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Langstaff were Ann Arbor visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gallaher of Ann Arbor visited their parents. George Franklin Richards and Ruth Riggs were supper guests.
Mrs. Louis Smith hosted the Past Noble Grands Club with progressive endire and a 7 o'clock dinner. Miss Lorraine Barnhart organized a Sunday school class party with games and refreshments Friday evening. The Birthday Club, hosted by Mrs. Lorraine Ganoung, held five tables of progressive pedro and gifted a token. Mooreville students and teachers enjoyed a Hallowe'en party with costumes and prizes for prettiest and funniest outfits. Apples, candy and popcorn were served.
Michigan State College specialists D W Hayne and C H Jefferson outline methods to curb rat and mouse damage across farms and homes. They emphasize removing food and water sources, trapping, poisoning, and rat proofing, with a bulletin forthcoming as Circular Bulletin No 167 from Michigan State College in East Lansing. The article also promotes Observer Liner classified rates for selling unwanted items.
Dairying in Michigan operates with trimmed sails yet bids for national honors as 905000 cows produce about 4465000000 pounds of milk this year. Michigan ranks nationally in fluid milk butter cheese evaporated milk ice cream and dry milk with Baltzer of Michigan State College aiding the campaign to stabilize returns and keep dairy products affordable.
In a peculiar confession from Winnie Lightner, a vaudeville company recalls a performer named Sloe who seemed to carry a wind with him. The wind disturbed doors, carried a sweet odor, and haunted the stage, culminating in the murder of his wife and his own suicide, allegedly prompted by fear of the wind.
Anson Jones born 1798 in Great Barrington Massachusetts rose from physician to Texas statesman and last president. He served as minister to the United States, Texas senator, secretary of state, and leader during annexation debates before Texas joined the United States in 1845. He died by suicide in 1858, amid lingering debates over Texas independence.
A humorous tale from Horse Cave Kentucky features Herman Bellow challenging an English visitor with a riddle about a woodchuck digging from the bottom. The exchange ends with Bellow’s quip about the hole’s digging starting at the bottom. The piece touches on regional pride and shared humor across towns and editors.
Probate Court of Michigan Washte naw County orders publication of final administration account for Andrew J. Warren estate. Hearing set Nov 23, 1988 at 10am at the Ann Arbor probate office. Public notice to run in The Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks. Judge Jay G Pray presiding. Nora Borgert registering.
Defaults on a 1927 mortgage by Leon A Tower and Ida A Tower to Citizens Bank of Saline lead to foreclosure. The 20 acre east half of the SE quarter of section 26 in Lodi township is to be sold at public auction in Ann Arbor on November 29 1938 to satisfy $1627.90 plus costs and taxes.
An MSU home economics display at the Grand Rapids Farm Festival November 14 to 19 will feature a wardrobe exhibit by Jackson County women. Mrs. Margaret Reed, Jackson County home demonstration agent, coordinates the group, showing on the second floor of the Manufacturers Building on Ionia Street. The exhibit aims to present a well planned rural family wardrobe for quick, economic viewing.
Michigan growers celebrate National Apple Week starting October 31 as Ruth Taylor observes a shipment of Golden Delicious from Albion area orchards. The state’s 1988 crop is about 6.5 million bushels, below the 1987 record, with McIntosh Red Jonathan and other varieties in a market parade. The Michigan Apple Institute leads a cooperative advertising push highlighting economy, flavor, and health benefits of home grown apples.
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