Numerous Social Visits Highlight Saline Area Week
A roundup of local social activity lists visitors from Ann Arbor Detroit Toledo Flint Pontiac and Chelsea and gatherings at the Hauser farm Hillman and the Martin home. Notable items include John Miller elected president of the Michigan Photographer's Society, a skunk dispatched on East Henry Street, and the October PTA meeting with a potluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Theurer
Ann Arbor
Marion Rouse
Detroit
Guy T. Ratner
Toledo
Simon Kress
Oscar Bersuder
Bridgewater
Clarke Rouse
Ernest Towler
Dorothy Warner
Catherine Prosser
Flint
Harry White
Austin White
Wesley Perry
Pontiac
Samuel Boyd
Edward F. Henne
George Martin
Hillman
James Morris
H. &. Morris
Oklahoma
William Mactin
Clarence Wait
California
West
William Schmid
University Cleaners
Robert Bridgewater
Chelsea
Thirty Years Ago in Williamston and Surroundings
W H Webb of Williamston visits relatives in town while John Gates prepares to move into a nearly finished new house. S H Maher sells his North Ann Arbor street residence to John Koch. Mrs. Sarah Fosdick visits her daughter Mrs A Wheelock in Goodrich. Mr and Mrs H Miller plan to move to the Watson farm next spring. Sam Josenhans is credited with roof work as Carl did the job. rain caused a leak. East Main street gains a tiled eye sore renovation improving drainage. B D Reeves chosen janitor at the Ann Arbor courthouse. Myrtle Bordine named most popular girl after patron votes at the opera house. diamond ring awarded. Mrs Fred Wallace of Chattanooga visits Mr and Mrs E Wallace. W H Davenport installs crossing and landing for easy electric-car access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Webb
Williamston
John Gates
S. H. Maher
Ann Arbor Street
John Koch
Sarah Fosdick
A. Wheelock
Goodrich
Carl
East Main Street
B. D. Reeves
Court House
Ann Arbor
Opera House
Myrtle Bordine
Miss Bordine
Fred Wallace
Chattanooga
Tennessee
E . Wallace
W. H. Davenport
Frock Trends in Washable Rayon Crepe
A frock in chartreuse with touches of black uses soft washable rayon crepe. It features a one side scarf and godéis to add fullness to the skirt. Beads are described as new wooden style and the belt carries a wooden buckle, notable for swagger.
Fifteen Years Ago Local Notes Include Big Pumpkins
Fifteen years ago Sharon Township residents reported two pie pumpkins as notable curiosities. One weighed 100 pounds and measured six feet eight inches in circumference while the other weighed 125 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alber
Sharon Township
Nettie Simmons
Eanuel Cook
Grand Rapids
Eastern Star Order
Lena Bracker
Los Angeles
California
Faye van ‘Vormer
Pittsfield
J. Sanford
Edith Stang
Pontiac
Henry Stein
Detroit
Edward Alber
Brr
Adam Schroen
Winnifred Woelper
A. D. Crittenden
Faye Toogood
Pheasant Season Set to Open Noon October 25
The 1929 pheasant season will begin at noon October 25 by order of the conservation commission under the discretionary power act. Sportsmen urged noon opening to allow birds to scatter before the first day’s hunting, rather than shooting many early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Commission
Postmaster General Announces New 2 Cent Stamps
W F Brown reports two 2 cent postage stamp issues. One memorializes General Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Fallen Timbers marking peace with the Indians in northwestern Ohio and removal of British forces. The second honors the completion of the Ohio River Canalization and will be issued around October 12 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Brown
Anthony Wayne
Fallen Timbers
Ohio
Ohio River
Real Estate Dealer Nets $711 From 1400 Bushels of Beans
Claud G. Rounsville of Fowlerville harvested nine acres of beans yielding 1400 bushels and 40 pounds for a total of 711 dollars. The record notes market price and crop size for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud G. Rounsville
Fowlerville
Bank Official Swears to Accuracy of State Statement
State of Michigan Washtenaw County bank affidavit dated October 11 1929 sworn by C A Curtiss Vice President and Cashier before Notary L B Fairbank with attestations from Davenport Fowler Hammond and others confirming correctness of the financial statement totalling 461 866 08 and detailing bank officials involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ss. I
C. A. Curtiss
Co. A. Curtiss
L. BE. Fairbank
B. P. Davenport
J. W. Hull
Martin Fuess
L. E. Fairbank
H. A. Holmes
H. F. Keubler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bank For Savings
Citizens Bank Saline
Mich
Saline
Liberty Theatre
Con“Dawn
Saline Woman’s Club
Hoot Gibson
the Red Sword
East Henry Street
W. E. Dietiker
Edna House
Mt. Pleasant
Mable Case
Lansing
Morrice
John Rowe
Mr.Tree
Tom Teatt
Dexter
Mrs
George Uphaus
Mrs. Harry, Holmes and Daughters
Howe
Indiana
Mrs. Holmes
Mrs. Brown
Bert Derendinger
Michigan
Department of Conservation
Alwin Burkhardt
Chicago
Athletics
Cubs
Fenton
Myra Rhoades
Floyd Rhoades
Vern Rhoades
Dorsel Benton
Birmingham
Grace Westfall
Lake Ridge
Dwight J. Robbins
Morenci Observer
Clinton
Russell Green
Robbins
Green
Oakland County
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst
Illinois
Leonard Huitzel
Evangelical Synod of North America
St. Paul’s Church
Otto Gall
Mrs. Gall
The
Citizens Bank
Banking Department
U. S
Overaibees
Aleo Teeta
Phanir
Liberty Bonds
B. P. Davenport, Willis M. Fowler, B. D. Hammond
W. S. Harwood
B. D. Hammond
C. O. Woodbridge John W. Hull W. M. Fowler
Arthur Lutz, Martin Fuoss
Japan
H. Gross & Sons
John Deere
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