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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
8
A massive tree about 34 feet in diameter and estimated to be more than 3,800 years old is thought to be the world’s oldest. The tree stands in Yosemite National Park.
Huron Valley Building and Savings Association forecloses on the Hewetts mortgage dated August 24, 1928 for 4214.89 principal and 956.95 interest plus fees. Sale set for September 1936 at 4 pm at the south front door of Washtenaw County Courthouse. Property: Lot 95 in Eber White First Addition, Ann Arbor.
Public notice announces a foreclosure sale by Huron Valley Building and Savings Association of mortgages tied to Vernon J. and Helen McCrumb and others. The sale on November 14, 1936, at the Washtenaw County Court House will auction the northeastern eighty two feet of lot 60 in Samuel G. Miller's Addition to cover principal, interest, fees, and costs.
Notice states Omar Rash and Mabel Rash mortgaged property to Huron Valley Building and Savings Association. On November 14 1936 at 10:00 a.m. the premises in Ann Arbor will be sold to satisfy total due of 1030.96 plus costs. Property described as Lot 146 in Sil ling Heights Addition. Listing appears in Aug 1986 ads.
Default on a 1932 mortgage by Alice Frees of Sand Creek to Martin Fuess and Edith Fuess triggers foreclosure. Executors of Arthur Davenport’s estate announce sale for September 28, 1936 at noon, Washtenaw County Building Ann Arbor, to satisfy $4240 plus interest, costs, taxes, and insurance.
State Conservation Commission orders abridged migratory game bird rules allowing waterfowl and other species hunting from October 10 to November 8 with time and bag limits. Woodcock season set in Upper and Lower Peninsulas and various prohibitions apply. Election notices follow with polling hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern. City Clerk Lottie Wallach announces.
State of Michigan Washtenaw County Probate Court notices four months from August 27 1936 for creditors to present claims against Gotlieb Wahr deceased. Claims due by December 31 1936 at the Ann Arbor Probate Office and hearings set October 31 1936 and December 31 1936 at 10 a m. Judge Jay G Pray presiding.
Foreclosure notice for a land contract between Frank Breitenwischer and George and Ida Frey against William E Dutmer and Frances K Dutmer cites default on installments. The defendants are directed to surrender possession of premises in Freedom Township, Washtenaw County Michigan, and the notice cites Section 13508 of Michigan laws. The reading lists additional parties whose whereabouts are undetermined and provides the case location and dates in 1936.
Notice to electors of Saline Michigan that a General Primary Election will be held Tuesday September 15 1936 at City Hall to nominate candidates for participating political parties. The notice lists eligibility and polling details for the nominating process.
State of Michigan probate court in Ann Arbor fixes October 5 1936 for hearing a petition by James Francis McShane and Vivian Inez McShane to adopt Richard Keith Moses now Richard Keith McShane and appoint Vivian as sole legal guardian. Public notice to run three weeks in The Saline Observer. Includes local social notes from Saline community events and a stork shower for Mrs. Roy Shankland.
Michigan dairy workers urged to store waste roughages now to counter future feed shortages. Advice from A C Baltzer of Michigan State College extension recommends harvesting second mowing hay, swamp grass, beet tops, and other low quality roughages along with molasses and bone meal supplements to sustain milking cows through high grain prices and possible shortages.
Jacob Stecher sold his farm to Dexter parties in Central York. Mrs James Crittenden and her Mooreville children spent Tuesday evening with her brother Alger Allison and family.
Mrs. Sarah Riggs is spending the month with relatives in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Carson entertained relatives from Detroit Labor Day. Mrs. Gale Riggs entertained some of the nurses of the State hospital Friday. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Richards and George Franklin attended the home coming at Waltz Monday.
South Saline reports welcome births and visits as families host relatives and friends. Roscoe Craig and wife announce son Jimmie born September 2 while Gleason district opens with teacher Miss Gertrude Hanson and Dean Craig visits grandparents in Saline.
Macon and area residents report trips and visits including Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Payne north of Canada, Mrs. R. G. Sage with relatives in St Johns, and several others visiting families in Adrian, Ann Arbor, Traverse City, Deerfield, Butler, Pa, Flint, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Jackson. A Camburn family reunion drew attendees from the area.
Clarence Camburn hosts at Grass Lake while Louise Downing and children visit Somerset Center with her parents. Families from West Adrian Detroit and Wayne share weekend dinners and Monday calls at several homes. A birthday dinner for Mrs Case closes the gathering with guests from Detroit and nearby towns.
Michigan State Police warn farmers to scrutinize strangers who negotiate poultry or stock sales on farms. Thieves use daytime visits to appraise property and plan night raids. Farmers should note car licenses and observe callers to aid sheriff or state police in recovering stolen goods.
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