War profits and neutrality loom in Michigan focus
Michigan industry and agriculture feel the wartime boom as tool and die plants run 24 hours and farmers expect $25 to $30 million to flow from higher prices. Spurred by war orders, copper and iron sectors rise, while officials warn of espionage and price fixes. Budget Director Hartman pushes economy with strict mileage rules as commodity costs threaten state expenses.
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Lansing
Michigan
Europe
United States
Associated Press
Washington
Detroit Free Press
Loren D. Dickinson
America
Roosevelt
Hitler
Saulte Ste. Marie
Upper Peninsula
Richard W. Reading
Detroit
Frank Murphy
G-men
Thomas Read
Samsing
Hartmann
Fitzgerald
Hartman
Central York News Highlights and Local Visits
John D. Allison spent Sunday afternoon with Robert Hoppe of Munger road. Miss Mary Murray has entered school in Chicago to study for her degree after nine years in missionary work among Indians at Pryor Montana. The first PTA meeting of the year was well attended. Mr and Mrs Witherspoon hosted the gathering with motion pictures from their Canadian trip last summer. Mrs Alger Allison visited Mrs Jesse Bird and her mother Mrs Anna Kelsey on her 83rd birthday and received gifts and greetings. Her brother Herbert Gilman of Mooreville attended as dimmer guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Allison
Robert Hoppe
Munger Road
Mary Murray
Chicago
Pryor
Montana
Witherspoon
Alger Allison
Jesse Bird
Anna Kelsey
Herbert Gilman
Mooreville
Washtenaw County Civic Leaders Gather for Health Unit Review
West Saline notes Hodges built a silo. Earl Bondie found work at Ford in Detroit. Fred Arend family attended Lenawee county fair. Dr DeTar chair of Washtenay County Citizens Committee praises Mrs Arend as key organizer. Mrs Schwoche joined annual child health council meeting. Fremont speaker explained northern county health unit work alongside Miss Heis county nurse Julius Haab and Dr DeTar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Earl Bondie
Ford
Detroit
Fred Arend
Lenawee County
DeTar
Milan
Washtenay County
Citizens Committee
Washtenaw County
W. P. Schwoche
Child Health Council
Bethlehem Church
Ann Arbor
Fremont
Heéis
Julius Haab
Hammond District Social Roundup Flows With Visits
Mr and Mrs Everett Gilbert travel east while Belleville visitors Mr and Mrs John Boettger stay with Mrs Lena Gordon. Families from Plymouth Tecumseh Adrian Holloway Battle Creek Ypsilanti Dayton and Dayton area share Sunday calls and weekend stays. Kerry Gordon visits with Bruce Gordon and Glennis Gordon in Ohio. Ralph Hammond Minnie Hammond and children join Mary McMann and Ella McMann for Sunday hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Gilbert
John Boettger
Belleville
Lena Gordon
Ira Hauk
Plymouth
Glen Gordon's
Clarke
Gordon
J. Marsh
Tecumseh
Adrian Elsman
E. J. Forsythe
Hovey Needham
E. O. Stimpson
Robert Hammond
Chester Richard
Holloway
Harold Bhberle
Ypsilanti
Kenneth Gordon
Lloyd Wagner
Sons
Battle Creek
Rex Gleason
Kerry Gordon
Bruce Gordon
Glennis Gordon
Dayton
Ohio
Ralph Hammond
Minnie Hammond
Mary McMann
Ella McMann
Richards and Richards Family Social Notes in Judd District
District farm near Detroit hosts a string of social visits as the Richards families gather for weekend and midweek gatherings. Guests include Mr and Mrs A G Richards and extended relations at D G Richards home with several trips to Lapeer and Chicago noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Richards
Detroit
A. G. Richards
Lapeer
Levi Teachout
Tom ‘Carson
Paul
D. G. Richards
Paul Richards
Thomas
D. G.richards
Sedaquist
Nancy
Chaive
Chicago
Benton 4 H Club News Highlights Camp Attendees and Awards
4 H members report completion of canning and food demonstration work and submitted exhibits at Washtenaw county fair. Camp attendees included Anna May, Alice Klein, Dorothy Kohler, Ana Rose Otto, Pauline Hertter, and Florence Wiedmayer. Dorothy Kohler won first in archery. Virginia and Evelyn Gall will move to Ridgeway and miss next year’s club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna May
Alice Klein
Dorothy Kohler
Ana Rose Otto
Pauline Hertter
Florence Wiedmayer
Washtenaw County Fair
Alice’ Klein
Amna May ‘Klein
Hida Rose Otto
Pauline Hertier
Virginia Gall
Evelyn Gall
Virginia
Ridgeway
Michigan Crippled Children Commission Announces Cost Savings
Hugh E. Van de Walker, chairman, defends state efforts to reform crippled child care funding in Lansing. He cites reduced overdrafts, centralized commitments, and rehabilitations totaling over 8,000 people, now earning about $18.25 weekly, arguing long term financial gains and self-sufficiency despite low county allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Hugh E. van de Walker
Michigan Crippled Children Commission
van de Walker
Crippled Children Commission
Michigan
Oscoda County
Roscommon County
Montmorency
Michigan Department of Rehabilitation
Vam de Walker
Dundee Beats Saline Roosevelt Here Friday
Saline loses 13 to 6 in debut under Coach Donald H. Fuller. Dundee scored early on an interception, then a kicking duel prevailed. Saline tied it in the third, Beasley set up the winning pass late, and Roosevelt next at home with two new starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald H. Fuller
Saline
Dundee
Steiner
Halle
Bredenitz
Beasley
Boldt
Saline Boys
Roosevelt
Ypsilanti
Bernard Bamer
Ormond Bredernitz
Eugene Weed
Herbert Westphal
Edldie Barnard
Dean Burkhardt
Teacher's oath forms available for Michigan teachers
Superintendent M. Clay has received a supply of teacher's oath forms from the public instruction department in Lansing. Under Act 54 of 1939 all new Michigan teacher certificate holders must file a notarized oath between September 29 and December 27, 1938 to keep certificates valid. Forms may be secured from Julius Haab and Eugene B. Elliott. after filing, a card certifying the filing will be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Clay
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lansing
Michigan
Eugene B. Elliott
Changes in Michigan bird hunting laws outlined
The Michigan Department of Conservation announces minor changes to waterfowl and upland bird regulations for the coming season. Bow and arrow are allowed. woodcock limits rise to eight in possession, with daily four. geese daily four with ten in possession. Rails gallinules snipe up to 15 daily with 15 in possession. Woodcock season runs Oct 1–20 (upper) and Oct 15–31 (lower). Ducks geese brant coot jack snipe rails gal-linules Oct 1–Nov 14. shooting 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ducks geese coot. woodcock 7 a.m. to sunset. Canvasback redhead bufflehead ruddy limits tighter. Economic notes urge patronizing home merchants.
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Michigan Department of Conservation
U. S. Biological Survey
Upper
Lower
Michigan State tests new apple spray to cut arsenic residue
College scientists at Michigan State University report a five year apple orchard study showing a nicotine sulphate and bentonite mix guards against codling moth and wormy fruit while limiting arsenic residue. About 500 Michigan orchardists used the spray in 1939, reducing the need for washing and preserving skin color on McIntosh and Spy varieties amid rising harvest concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
Profesor Ray Hutson
Michigan
Wyoming
Professor Hutson
Restful business mindset urged to aid sleep
An editorial urges dismissing business worries at bedtime to secure rest and improve next-day performance. It cites a fatal accident at Clinton Woolen Mill where William Moats, 20, died after a dye vat incident. Night hours see significant fatal accidents, though record night traffic is lower than daytime.
Chancery Notice in Washtenaw County Michigan
In the Circuit Court Washtenaw County Michigan William Braun deceased administratrix Florence Wright and others listed seek to quiet title under Compiled Laws 1929. Defendants must appear within three months from the notice or a judgment will be entered. The property is Lot 50 Gilbert's Addition Ypsilanti Washtenaw Michigan. Attorney Lee M. Brown Savings Bank Building Ypsilanti Michigan Sept 21-28 Oct 5-26 Nov 2 789.
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Michigan
Washtenaw
Willian Braun
Florence Wright
William Braun
William W. Harwood
Alma C. Harwood
William Harwood
Alma ‘Harwood
Lewis Goddard
Lewis L. Goddard
Margeret
Eaton
Bert. Gregory
Rosa Gregory
George Bert
Gregory
Rosa
A. Gregory
Adele Gregory
Rose Adele Gregory
Rose Gregory
Rosé A. Gregory
William W. Howard
Alma C. Howard
Lee N. Brown
aThat
Saline Observer
George W. Sample
Irene
A. Seitz
Ypsilanti
Michioe
Gilbert
Lée M. Brown
Savings Bank Building
Inpsilanti
Community shocked by second death in days near Clinton
Mrs Ina Quick died in a Sunday accident when her car struck the rear of a westbound truck on US-112 about one mile east of Clinton. The community reels after the sudden loss, the second fatality in three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Quick
Clinton
Buck v Buck Chancery Notice in Washtenaw Court
Michigan Washtenaw Circuit Court sitting in Ann Arbor issues order requiring defendant Lilo Carroll Buck to appear within three months. Beginning two weeks from publication, statutory notices run in Saline Observer with dates Aug 17 31 Sept 7 28 and Oct 5. plaintiff's attorney Lee N. Brown of Ypsilanti weighs in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
William N. Hamilton
Lee N. Brown
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Order for Publication Final Administration Account
State of Michigan Washtenaw County probate court orders examining and allowing Howard L. Parker’s final administration account in the Carrie E. McCollum estate. The hearing is set for October 10, 1939 at 10:00 AM at the Ann Arbor probate office. Public notice to appear must run in The Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.
Notice of Hearing Claims Before Court Michigan Probate
State of Michigan Wash tenaw Probate Court issues a hearing for creditors of 30735 LaVern Camburn deceased. Four months from September 8, 1939, to present claims by January 16, 1940. Hearings set November 16, 1939 and January 16, 1940 at ten in the forenoon in Ann Arbor. Judge of Probate Jay G. Pray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
LaVern Camburn
Ann Arbor
Jay G. Pray
Mortgage Sale Forecloses Ypsilanti Property in Washtenaw
Mortgage foreclosure notices the March 4 1932 agreement by Edward and Liza Gotts cites a $1571.16 claim plus 1937 and 1938 taxes. The sale of land in Ypsilanti’s First Ward at Huron and Washington streets is set for October 12 1939 at 10:00 am at the Washtenaw County Courthouse. Mortgagee Arthur J Boatwright Ypsilanti Michigan.
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Edward Gotts
Liza Gotts
Office of the Register of Deeds
County of
Washtenaw
State of
Michigan
Huron Street
Ann Arbor
County of Washtenaw
State of Michigan
Ypsilanti
Jay Moore
BE. W. Bason
Washington Street
Justin Gale
P. Rodgers
Arthur J. Boatwright
Ypsilanti, “Michigan
Bee N Brown
Savings Bank Bldg
Michigans
Final Administration Account Order for Publication
In Washte nawge County Michigan the Court of Probate Nor 30346 in Ann Arbor fixes September 8 1939 as the final accounting date for Amelia K Rentschier deceased with Raymond C Rentschier named administrator. The petition seeks allowance and distribution of the estate and a three week public notice in Saline Observer. Nora O Borgert Register of Probate.
Order for Publication of Real Estate Sale
State of Michigan probate notice in Tenaw County Ann Arbor hearing set for October 2 1939 at ten in the forenoon at the probate office. Executor Alwin R Burkhardt seeks license to sell estate real estate to distribute proceeds to entitled persons. newspaper publication three weeks prior in The Saline Observer. Nora O Borgert Register of Probate. Sept 14 21 28 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Jay G. Pray
Christian M. Burkhardt
Alwin R. Burkhardt
Saline Observer
Nora O. Borgert
Register of Probate
State OF Michigan
Jay G Pray
William Braun
Florence Wright
Saline
License to sell estate real estate hearing set
In Saline County Probate Court Judge Jay G Pray presiding, Florence Wright as administrator petitions for license to sell the estate of William Braun to distribute assets. Hearing scheduled for the ninth day at the Probate Office, with notice by publication in The Saline Observer to all interested parties.
Probate court sets date for final account in Abell estate
At a September 7 1939 session of the Washtenaw County Probate Court in Ann Arbor Judge Jay Pray presiding Howard L Parker administrator de bonis non with will annexed for the estate of Lorenzo Abell filed a final administration account and petition for allowance and residue distribution A hearing and examination are set for October 7 1939 at ten in the forenoon with public notice to follow for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing Regis ter of Probats note dated 1939 21-28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Jay G. Pray
Carrie E. McCollum
Howard L. Parker
Saline
Washtenawge
Amelia K. Rentschier
Raymond C. Rentschier
Saline Observer
Nora O. Borgert
Jay &. Pray
Lorenzo. Abell
Howard L
Fnnes
AtecNora
Régister of Probats
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Michigan Mirror
Gene Alleman
Michigan Press Association
Arthur Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Republican Central Committee
White House
Thomas Dewey
Sir Gallahad
Wear
Daily Press
Murphy
Department of Justice
Oscar Olander
Hadeen
Gus Hartman
Central York
West Saline
Hammond District
Judd
Benton
H Club
William Moats
W. D. Moats
Tecumseh Hospital
Chancery Notice
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