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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
3
A sale note touts low prices on four by eight to four by twelve inch panels in tempered and standard grades. Pricing quotes include per square foot and per panel rates with emphasis on big buyer prices.
Eight by wallboards 3/8 inch thick priced at five cents per square foot. Four by eight foot panels 0 inch thick priced at six cents per square foot. Per panel price listed as 1.92 dollars.
Three colors white greentex and graytex 12 inch wide by 8 feet long tongue and groove 9 cents per square foot 86 feet in carton totaling 8.64 dollars. Dewall planking 16 inches wide by 8 feet long same materials 50 cents per square foot 128 feet in carton totaling 1.52 dollars. Anderson's advertises thrifty pricing and bulk cartons.
An advertisement lists tile and board products with colors white and green priced by square foot and length. It mentions 1000 building items and a sales pitch So Much Less with items like 2x8 boards and tongue and groove panels.
Grace Englehart and Roy Turner plan a Kalamazoo wedding after engagements announced by Grace's parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude Englehart of Saline and Roy's parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Turner of Kalamazoo. The ceremony is set for Saturday November 27 1954 at Kanley Memorial Chapel in Kalamazoo Michigan.
The University of Michigan announces multiple extension courses for fall led by Prof. Donald C. Smith and others. Family Health begins Sep 23 at 7:30 p.m. in 171 School of Business Administration, with $8 registration. Real Estate Finance I starts Sep 20 at 7:00 p.m. in 146 SBA Building, with $18. The program includes writing workshops, English studies, general semantics, and office management with Irene Place.
Michigan State extension soil scientist James Porter says fall bulk spreading costs less than bagged fertilizer in many areas. Spreading supports legume sods hay and pasture and can aid wheat. soil tests show 0-20-20 0-10-20 grades at 200 to 300 lb per acre are well suited. The practice strengthens roots andwinter hardiness and aids spring growth.
A course titled the modern office and techniques of paperwork flow simplification may be elected for two hours of undergraduate extension credit or taken without credit. The opening session starts at 7 00 pm on Monday September 20 in 176 School of Business Administration Monroe at Tappan street. Registration is 18 00.
Michigan experts describe drinking water and dust vaccines for Newcastle disease and infectious bronchitis. tests at Storrs show promise while widespread use will determine efficacy compared with individual bird handling.
Harry F. McAllister, 70, died suddenly Saturday at his home on Judd Road. Born May 9, 1884 in Lawrence Michigan, he was a farm superintendent at Ypsilanti State Hospital for 23 years. He married Doris Hale July 27 1946 in Manchester. Funeral services were at Lockwood Funeral Home September 7 with Rev. William M. Hughes officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
The 1954 Census of Agriculture begins October 25 in Monroe and Washtenaw counties. Census takers will interview farmers that day, after farmers receive questionnaires by mail the prior week. Complete forms reduce costs and speed public release of totals. officials stress value to industry and government for farm services planning.
Household magazine recommends using a steam iron to lift dented wool rug fibers. Set the iron to steaming position and hover it above the pile. The method supposedly snaps fibers back to their normal positions.
Mr and Mrs Ray Davis attend the wedding of their niece Miss Suzanne Smith in South Bend Indiana Saturday afternoon.
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