Charles McKenny Hall Dedicated At Ypsilanti
The Ypsilanti Normal campus dedicates the $500000 Charles McKenny Hall as part of a weekend homecoming. The new union building features an information desk offices a men's lounge and reading rooms with oak beamed ceilings walnut furniture and a large rug. The cafeteria kitchen second floor Fred W Green lounge and banquet potential highlight the addition.
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Michigan State ER Abc
Normal
Ypsilanti
Charles McKenny
The
Fred W. Green
Probate Court Hearing for Davenport Will in Saline
In Washtenaw County Probate Court at Ann Arbor on October 17 1931 Judge Jay G Pray presiding. Arthur I Davenport requests admission of the will and codicil of Emily P Davenport and asks for administration to Arthur L Davenport and Carl A Curtiss or other suitable person. Hearing set for November 9 1931 at 10 am with notice by three weekly Saline Observer publication.
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State OF Michigan
Wasatenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Fresent
Jay G. Pray
Emily P. Davenport
Arthur I. Davenport
Arthur L. Davenport
Carl A. Curtiss
Saline
Michigan to Sell Auto Plates Early to Stimulate Jobs
Secretary of State Frank D. Fitzgerald announced 1932 automobile license plates go on sale November 14, fifteen days earlier than usual to boost new car sales and employment in Michigan. 1931 plates remain valid until March 1, 1932, with a plea for those able to buy 1932 plates by January 1 to help fund a $10,000,000 winter highway program employing about 30,000 men.
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Frank D. Fitzgerald
Michigan
Lenawee County Farm Statistics Drop Since 1920 Census
Census data show Lenawee county held 4 453 farms in 1930, down from 5 080 in 1920, covering 440 777 acres. The value of farmland and buildings fell to 36 048 460 dollars from 55 210 599 in 1920, with 2 742 farms owner operated and Henry Ford at Macon among large holdings. The More than 500 acre farms include Ford’s and Quirk Farms Co. of Ypsilanti. The county’s livestock totals include 10 857 horses, 357 mules, 86 977 cattle, 60 834 swine, and 450 862 chickens with 3 372 191 eggs produced. 1929 crops include 1 143 500 bushels corn and 1 802 646 bushels wheat, 39 751 tons sugar beets, 234 505 bushels potatoes, 90 acres onions, no spinach.
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Lenawee County
Henry Ford
Macon
Quirk Farms Co
Ypsilanti
Lenawee
Michigan
Chain letter nuisance warned by Masonic News
The Masonic News recounts readers receiving chain letters that require nine copies to nine friends or suffer misfortune. It notes widespread condemnation by grand lodges and observes many remain repeating the superstition despite the warnings, reflecting a dated belief from 1931.
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Masonic News
Grand Lodge
Detroit
Record corn yield posted at Addison Community Fair
Wm. Mathias, a resident west of town, reportedly grew a record 142 bushels of White Dent corn on one acre. Judges awarded him first place at the Community Fair last Friday, confirming the crop’s superior quality.
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Wm. Mathias
Mathias
Addison Courier
Supervisors Slash Salaries Thirty Percent in Howell
The Howell board of supervisors approved a 30 percent salary cut in county offices not fixed by the state. The reduction takes effect January 1. State-fixed salaries had already offered a voluntary five percent reduction.
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Board of Supervisors
Howell
Brighton Argus
Hallowe'en Customs Through The Ages In Saline
The article notes Saline prepares for Hallowe'en on October 31 with old and new customs. It contrasts past mask wear and bonfires with modern trends led by 1931 youth using ouija boards and spirits. Orange and black dominate, pumpkins play a central role, and radio may supplement festivities.
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Hallowe’en
Spook-Land
Hallowe'en
Scotland
Burns
Saline
Sheep Killed by Careless Hunter in Local Farm
The Milan Leader reports opening of hunting season brought minor accidents but no serious injuries. A sheep on the Mangantz Matwink farm, once known as the Carleton Hawks place, was killed Sunday morning by a careless hunter, described as one of the flock’s most valuable animals. This marks the first animal loss reported.
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Mgantz Matwink
Carleton Hawks Place
Ftock
Milan
October Violets Bring Bright Bouquet To Brighton
The Brighton Argus notes October violets gathered by Mrs. T. Alex Kidd complete a bouquet matching blooms seen in neighboring towns. The report emphasizes a small act reflecting regional floral activity.
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The
Argus
T. Alex Kidd
Brighton Argus
Aged Man Shot in Carleton Store and Gas Station
Michael Eckhoff, 61, longtime Exeter Township grocer, is shot and killed during a storehold up. Eckhoff confronted the robber who struck him with a pistol butt and fled in a light truck. two men are being held by state police.
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Carleton
Michael Eckhoff
Exeter Township
Eckhoff
Milan
Court of Wash Tenaw probate estate notice
In the Matter of the Estate of Lima R Herrington deceased four months from October 16 1931 were allowed for creditors to present claims to commissioners at the Kalder office Saline Michigan on December 23 1931 and February 23 1932 at ten o clock for claim examination and adjustment Dated Ann Arbor October 16 1931
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State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Lima R. Herrington
Arthur A. Kalder
Saline
Michigan
Said
Ann Arbor
Mortgage Sale Notice for J William Phelan and Pearl Co Phelan
Mortgage default notice for J William Phelan and Pearl Co Phelan to William Braun dated July 27 1928 recorded July 31 1928 Washtenaw County Michigan foreclosing by public sale November 80th at 10 00 AM at the south front door of the Court House Ann Arbor to satisfy due principal interest and attorney fees the real property Lot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 in Murry and McFadden s Subdivision in Ypsi Little Farms part North Half Section 11 Ypsilanti Washtenaw County Michigan with mortgagee William Braun attorney Lee N Brown Ypsilanti Michigan Aug 24 1931 Aug 27 Sep 3 24 Oct 1 29 No 19
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Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Murry and McFadden
Ypsi-Little
William Braun
Morigagee
Lee N. Brown
Morgagee
Ypsilanti
John
Seevers
Margie Seevers
Office of the Register of Deeds
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice for Ypsilanti Property
Harold J. Sanderson and Ida F. Sanderson owe William Braun a mortgage debt of 1598.99. The mortgage dated March 14 1925 and recorded March 19 1925 in Washtenaw County faces foreclosure with sale to the highest bidder at 10 a.m. February 2 1932 at the Ann Arbor courthouse rear entrance for the east forty four feet of land in Ypsilanti described as part of lots 115 and 114 in Hunter's Addition.
Foreclosure Notice on Ypsilanti Property Sale
John Seevers and Margie Seevers mortgage to William Braun dated November 10 1928 cites a due sum of 2651 55 and 100 dollars. The notice states the mortgage will be foreclosed by sale to the highest bidder on November 30 1931 at 10 am at the south entrance for Lots 381 and 382 Parkridge subdivision in Ypsilanti Washte naw County Michigan.
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Washtenaw County
Mortgage by William H Carson and Margaret B Carson to William Braun dated July 27 1931 recorded Sept 28 1921 in Liber 150 page 362 foreclosed by sale February 2 1932 at 10 AM at the southerly front door of the Court House Ann Arbor to satisfy four hundred fifty dollars due plus costs on Portage Lake Resort Dexter Township Washtenaw County Michigan including dock and boat house rights and a right of way. Business address Ypsilanti Michigan. Oct 29, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan. 14
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Harold J. Sanderson
Ida F. Sanderson
Willian Braun
Office of the Register of Deeds
Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Ypsilanti
Washtenaw
State of Michigan
Factory Street
Grove Street
Forester Ten Rods
Factory Stree
Bergin
Hunter’s
William Braun
Lee N. Brown
Mortgagee
William H. Carson
Margaret B. Carson
Dexter
County of
State of
Portage Lake Resort
Second Ave
Portage Lete Laré
Spany
Court notice in autos Saline Michigan probate claims period
Commissioners notice for the estate of John F. Josenhans deceased in Washtenaw County Michigan provides for creditors to present claims for examination and adjustment. The meeting dates are December 15, 1931 and February 15, 1932 at 10 o clock AM at Citizens Bank Saline. Dated Ann Arbor October 8 1931. OTTO LUCKHARDT ALBERT STOLLSTEIMER Commissioners. Oct 15 22 29 1931
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Otto Luckhardt
Albert Stollsteimer
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Texaco
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West Michigan Avenu
Doc Wise
Hallowe’en Games
Howard J. Moinet
Blissfield
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Citizens Bank
Haarer’s
Farmall
Parsons & Dodge
Claude E. Isham
Edward Feuerbacher
West Michigan Ave
Detroit Conservatory of Music
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