Michigan Voters Face Four Constitutional Amendments
Michigan voters on November 8 will vote on four state constitution amendments. Key changes include four year terms for county officers, a possible move to an appointive Michigan Supreme Court, restrictions on diverted highway tax revenue, and a welfare reorganization act. The pieces stir partisan debate, with support from Gov. Murphy and Frank Fitzgerald for the tax and welfare measures, and opposition from some Democrat leaders to the court reform.
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Lansing
Michigan
Michigan Supreme Court
Special Judiciary Commission
State Supreme Court
Murphy
Frank Fitzgerald
Judiciary Commission
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Prentiss Brown
Good Roads Federation of Michigan
Champer of Commerce
Meat Preservation Tips From Home Economics Extension
Michigan State College advises wrapping meat loosely in waxed or parchment paper and refrigerating at 47 F or lower. Raw beef, lamb, and pork chops keep best when covered in paraffin. uncovered meat dries and spoils faster. Ground meat keeps only about a day. cooked meats last longer, with some items five to six days if well wrapped.
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Home Economics Extension Service
Michigan State College
Early TB case finding urged to cut county costs
Dr John Sundwall of the Michigan Tuberculosis Association urges Washtenaw County residents to support case finding for tuberculosis using tuberculin testing and X rays. He notes Michigan spends four million dollars annually for sanatorium care and argues that early detection reduces hospitalization costs and overall state expenditures.
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Washtenaw County
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Michigan
John Sundwall
Ann Arbor
Sundwall
Sundwail
Board of Supervisors
Fall cleanup reduces insects in orchards and fields
Michigan State College entomologist Ray Hutson advises fall cleanup of orchard refuse and fall sod plowing to cut pests like the apple maggot, codling moth, wireworm, cutworm, and white grub. Describes disposal methods and weighs erosion risks on hilly land while noting a doctor’s quip about insomnia.
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Ray Hutson
Michigan State College
Hutson
Lawrence Tibbetts Opens A A Series In Ann Arbor
Lawrence Tibbetts a renowned baritone opens the sixtieth annual Choral Union Concert Series in Ann Arbor on October 27 with other major artists to come. Artur Rodzinski leads the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra on November 7 and piano recitalists Jose Turbi and Josef Hofmann appear in the season. Kirsten Flagstad, Serge Koussevitzky and Yehudi Menuhin are among soloists slated for late fall and winter appearances. The May Festival runs May 10 11 12 and 13 with six concerts including the Philadelphia Orchestra and the University Choral Union directed by Har V Moore and the Young People’s Festival Chorus. Negotiations continue with additional distinguished soloists.
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Lawrence ‘Tibbett
Ann Arbor
Choral Union
Charles A. Sink
University School of Music
Mr. Tibbett
Artur Rodzinski
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra
Jose Tturbi
Kirsten Flagstad
Annn Arbor
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Serge Koussevitzky
Josef Hofmann
Budapest University Chorus
Viktor Vasky
Yehudi Menuhin
Regor Piatigorsky
Roth String Quartet
Budapest
Philadelphia Orches
Eugene Ormandy
University Choral Union
Har ‘Vv. Moore
Young People’s Festival
Scout Executive to speak on council procedures at regional conference
Walter MacPeek will address the regional conference of scout executives at the Medina Club in Chicago October 15 to 19. He was chosen for his leadership in Washtenaw and Livingston counties advancement efforts as of October 1 1938 the council enrolled 1087 scouts including 210 First or higher 334 Second Class and 543 Tenderfoot. There are over 300 cubs and seven stoves at Newkirk Reservation near Dexter enabling year round use by troops.
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Walter MacPeek
Medina Club
Chicago
MacPeek
Washtenaw
Livingston
Washtenaw-Livingston Council
Newkirk
Dexter
Council
Federated Church Notes Rev Roy J Miller Minister
Federated Church announces 10 am Sunday worship with a sermon titled Experiencing a Personal Pentecost at 11 15 am followed by a study session The Rhythm of Work and Rest at the church school 6 30 pm Christian Endeavor 7 30 pm evening worship with a sermon When God Laughs A special treat for attendees Wednesday October 26 the Help Lift circle holds its monthly meeting
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Help Lift Circle
St Johns Lutheran Bridgewater Announces Services
Divine services at 10 a m Sunday School at 11 English services held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month Everyone invited to attend daily activities and events led by Pastor M C Phillipp at St Johns Lutheran Church Bridgewater.
Student judges win at Waterloo
Michigan State College dairy judging team coached by Russell Harwood won the intercollegiate contest at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa. Members include Kenneth Slee Francis C Campau Martin Ruth Jr and Paul S Bryan as alternates from the group of 12 colleges.
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Waterloo
Michigan State College
Iowa
Russell Harwood
Kenneth Slee
Bangor
Francis C. Campau
Alto
Martin Ruth, Jr
Comstock Park
Paul S. Bryan
Perkasie
Penn
Michigan State College Homecoming to Feature Alumni Events
Grads plan homecoming at East Lansing Oct 21 and 22 with a downtown smoker on Friday night and a football game against Syracuse University on Saturday. Morning registration followed by a Union luncheon, with sorority and fraternity open houses for alumni.
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Michigan’ State College
East Lansing
Syracuse
New York) University
Union
Campaign appeals for dollar subscriptions to fund Michigan GOP drive
The Republican State Central Committee launches a statewide ad campaign asking residents to donate cash to finance its fight against the New Deal in Lansing. James Thompson, party chairman, says federal funds favor opponents and urges contributions from workers, farmers, and homeowners to support restoring sound government. Howard Warner of Farmington is treasurer. The piece also notes the Michigan Tuberculosis Association health education effort promoting early TB treatment.
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Lansing
Republican State Central Committee
Republican State Organization
Michigan
Republican Party
James ¥. Thompson
Ing
Howard Warner
Warner Dairy Co
Farmington
Hens Win 16th Annual Egg Laying Contest at Michigan State
Livability favored winning pens as 201 hens died in the 16th annual egg laying contest. Rochelle Hatchery of Rochelle Illinois led with all 13 original hens and 3,536 eggs produced. Lindstrom Poultry Farm Clinton Missouri and Hamilton Poultry Farm Hamilton Michigan followed in second and fourth place with losses near year end. Osborne Holland Michigan placed third with 12 hens remaining. Dryden Poultry Farm Modesto California dropped from fifth after two birds died.
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Michigan State College
C. G. Card
Rochelle Hatchery
Rochelle
Michigan
Lindstrom Poultry Farm
Clinton
Hamilton
Mich
P. J. Osborne
Holland, Mich
Dryden Poultry Farm
Modesto
Calif
Saline Township Registration Notice for General Election
Saline Township official announces voter registration for the November 8 1938 general election. Township Clerk Lester Hanson states registration is by personal application on non holiday days, with limits around pre election windows, and notes absent voter and resident eligibility requirements. The notice sets dates for review and reregistration at the clerk’s home and specifies that only actual residents may register to vote. September 29 1938.
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Saline
State of
Michigan
Lester Hanson
Lodi Township Registration Notice for 1988 General Election
Township Clerk Herman Gensley announces registration days for Lodi Township Michigan. Eligible voters may register on October 19 1933 and October 29 1938 from 8 am to 8 pm at the clerk's home. Voters must meet constitutional qualifications to vote.
State of Michigan orders raccoon trapping rules in Lower Peninsula
The Conservation Commission under Act 230 P A 1925 bans raccoon trapping in most of the Lower Peninsula for one year. Exceptions apply from November 15 to December 15 1938 in north of T 16 N west of Sagina w. Bay and south of T 16 N east of Sag inaw Bay including Huron County with December 1 to 15 1938 exception. Signed June 16 1938 by Director P J Hoffmaster and officials.
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State of Michigan
Conservation Commission
Lower Peninsula
Conservation ‘Commission
T. 16 N
Saginaw Bay
T. 16
Huron County
P. J. Hoffmaster
Department of Conservation, Conservation Commission
Ww. H. Loutit
Wayland Osgood
Report of the Condition of The Citizens Bank
Balance sheet and sworn declaration from bank cashier H A Holmes dated October 10 1938 in Washtenaw County Michigan. Highlights include capital accounts 50000 surplus 50000 and undivided profits 56486.45. total deposits and liabilities with mortgages and securities pledged. Notary R M Pierch certifies sworn statement.
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Washtenaw County Michigan
Defaults on a 1927 mortgage by A A Tower and Ida A Tower to Citizens Bank of Saline in Washtenaw County Michigan trigger foreclosure. The bank will sell at public auction on November 29, 1938 at the Ann Arbor Courthouse to recover $1,627.90 plus costs, taxes, and insurance on the east twenty acres of the SE quarter of section 26, Township 3S, Range 5E.
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Anon A. Tower
Ida A. Tower
Lodi
Washtenaw
Michigan
Citizens Bank of
Saline
State of
Office of
the Register of Deeds
Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor
Citizens Bank OF Saline
H. A. Holmes
J. J. Kratzman
Ann Arbor Trust Blde
East Michigan Avenue
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TVA
Tennessee
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Federated Church Notes
Roy J. Miller
Berlin
Moscow
Michiigan
Shiata
Herman Gensley
The
Citizens Bank
Saline, Michigan
the Banking Department
Michigan Financial Institutions Act
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Total Capital Account
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J H. A. Holmes
C. A. Gurtiss
A. J. Lutz
Martin Fuoss
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CG. A. Curtiss Martin
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Kroger
Avondale
Laver’s Brand
Perce Tea
Igei
California
Percy F, Pink
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