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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
1
Woman's Club Guest Night highlights corn borer threats
A Saline gathering near Monroe on October 21 drew 500 people to hear experts from Michigan State College and the U.S. Department of Agriculture discuss the European corn borer. They urged maximum control measures, showcased machinery, and warned clean-up by May 25 to protect a crop valued at about 50 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Joe Benore
J. F. Cox
Dean R. S. Shaw
R. H. «Pettit
H. H. Musselman
George Gettman
Michigan State_college
J. A. Harmon
U. S
State Department
State of
Michigan
Hedds
Michigan High School Debating League forms tenth year
The Michigan High School Debating League began its tenth year under the University of Michigan board of regents. Any four year high school student may join for two dollars. applications due October 25. Debates run Nov 19, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 with the winner advancing to the state championship in May. The topic is United States Government Should Own the Coal Mines. Enrollment is rising with many new schools joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan High School
Board of Regents
University of Michigan
G. TE. Densmore
Ann Arbor
Michigan
United States
Workers' Mnnting Elects Officers At October Meeting
The club met at Mrs. Zelma Johnsons home on October 21 with 38 in attendance. Officers elected included Ada Lutz as president Hallie Mehler as vice president Zelimia Johnson as treasurer Bertha Gordon as recording secretary Cora Walters as corresponding secretary. A fine dinner was served and social time followed. The annual dinner will be at Mrs. Peart Gilbert's home in November with a program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Johnson
Ada. Lutz
Hallie Mehler
Zelimia' Johnson
Bertha ‘Gordon
Cora Walters
Methodist Church Notes Reuben Crashes
The church lists Sunday services including morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 45, Epworth League at 6 30, and evening worship at 7 30. A cordial invitation extends to all to attend and be welcomed at any service. Also notices invite readers to place legal printing notices through the paper and reference probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Jesus
Christ
Tates
Thanks for kindness in illness and death of our mother
The Ladies Aid of the ME church and friends express gratitude for acts of kindness during illness and death. Rev Reuben Crosby is thanked for comforting words. Signed by Mr and Mrs Fred Richards and Mrs Fay Goulds-re.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben. Crosby
Fred. Richards
Goulds
Hog Cholera Threat Across United States
Hog cholera ravages about eighty percent of hogs in the United States with no cure. The anti-cholera serum is the only reliable preventive and is produced by federal and state agencies and licensed firms. Outbreaks persist in several states as serum shortages worsen losses. farmers have reduced immunization in recent years, leaving many hogs vulnerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Democrats Tour Washtenaw County Friday
Washtenaw county Democratic committees plan a Friday tour with street meetings in Dexter Chelsea Manchester Bridgewater Saline and Milan. Speakers include Prof M S Pittman Edward Frensdorf and Roger Dansard with a final rally in Ann Arbor at the Armory where William A Comstock will address the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
Democratic Committees
Dexter
Chelsea
Manchester
O'Cock
Bridgewater
Saline
Milan
Saline Band
M. S. Pittman
Ypsilanti- Normal College
Edward Frensdorf
Hudson
Roger Dansard
Monroe
Congress
Ann’ Arbor
Armory
Ann Arbor
William A. Comstock
Finch Osborn Nuptials at Methodist Parsonage
On Saturday morning at 10 30 Harold Finch and Miss Erma Osborn were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage by Rev Reuben Crosby. They were attended by Miss Julia Mohrhardt of Saline and Harold Schem of Ann Arbor. Friends wish them happiness and prosperity. A prank disrupted a cement sidewalk in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold “Finch
Erma Osborn
Reuben Crosby
Julia Mohrhardt
Saline
Harold Schem
Ann Arbor
Rally Day Invites Mother's Attendance at Michigan Rally
The second annual Rally Day for women interested in home economics extension work will be held at Michigan State College on Saturday October 30. About 1000 local leaders trained last year by college specialists will attend. The gathering starts at 10 am in the hemis economic building with Dean Krueger guiding tours of the home economics facilities. A luncheon follows at Peoples Church in East Lansing. Afternoon speakers include Kenyon J. Butterfield president of MSU John D. Willard director of continuing education and Patrie Buchman of a talking machine company on music appreciation. Plans for four home economics projects are outlined for 35 counties this year including a new home furnishing project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeomd
Michigan State Collee
College Home Economics Department
Hemis Economic Building
Krueger Wheal
Peoples Church
Hast Lansing
N. A. McCune
Kenyon J. Butterfield
Michigan State College
John D. Williard
M. C
Patriie Buchman
Talking Machine Company
Farmer Demands Accurate Scales in Weighing Livestock
A U S Department of Agriculture official argues farmers deserve transparent weighing methods. He warns high or rapid weighings can understate weight, costing farmers money per pound and reducing net profits. Observers should see a steady balance, with reading steps near even balance for accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Briggs
United States Department of Agriculture
Wintering Bees in Cellars for Severe Cold Regions
In regions of extreme winters it is advisable to winter bees in cellars rather than outdoors. Bees kept in cellars must generate more meat and vitality to survive the cold, requiring much more food than when kept in good cellars during extreme months.
Federated Church Morning Worship and Evening Service
Morning worship at 11 45 and evening service at 7 30. Young People's meeting Thursday evening all are cordially invited to attend.
Multiple Classified Ads and Notices in The Observer Liner
A collage of small ads lists running scratch pads, livestock for sale, lost fountain pen, hunting-free farm notices, feed and gasoline promotions, local merchants, and farm produce offers. Contacts include John Kohler Jr, Charles J Schultz, A Lance, C H Miller & Son, R W Mills Farm, Wiedman Auto, and others with phone numbers and locations in Ann Arbor, Saline, and surrounding areas.
Woodward Fruit Farm Ad Offers Cider Apples For Sale
An agricultural notice invites customers to pick from 30 varieties with No 1 grade at $1.00 and No 2 at 75c, cider apples 25c per bushel. Bring containers and visit any day at Woodward Fruit Farm three miles east of Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
7-Room House With Water and Lights for Sale
Cheap rural property offering a 7 room house with water and lights a good barn and hen house on 44 acres. Price set at 3200 dollars with 1000 dollars down to buy now. Local buyers urged to act quickly on this affordable homestead opportunity.
W. M. Fowler promotes brakes and real estate deals
An advertisement urges brake testing and repair by Kelly at Red Front Garage and promotes real estate investments in Saline Ann Arbor Lakewood and Washtenaw farms. It also notes Washtenaw county farms and lists A C Lange at 306 East Henry Street and George Needz hog sales as local offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusce
Kelly
Saline
Clinton
Ann Arbor
Ood
Lakewood
East
Henry Street
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Warner
Clark
Dell Henderson
Sellen
Burkhart
George Hart
William “Hart
Bendeméers Stream
Alfred Scott-Gatty
Killarney
George B. Nevon
Sheldon Rogers
Saline Woman's Club
Redtop
Bermuda
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Michigan High School Debating League
Methodist Church
Reuben
E. H. Cook & Son
Finch-Osborn
Pittsburg
Mother
Federated Church
the Observer
Dietiker’s
John Kohler, Jr
Conklin
Donna Cook
Saline Mercantile Co
Rhode Island
Red Pulse
Charles J. Schultz
8. A. Lance
Wiedman Auto Company
C.H. Miller & Son
Mercantiles O
A .Miller
Jos, L. Arnet
Ford
Wagner's
Steel's
Baldwins
Tallman’s
R. W. Mills Farm
Emil H. Arnold
S. Mais Street
Lawrence Weber
Macon
LeRoy V. Heilman
Delco Light
LeRoy Heilman
F.H. Dick
University Hospital
Anne Arbor
W. M. Fowler
Poland
Spm
Fem
George Needz
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