International Dairy Show Opens October 8
The International Dairy Show opens October 8 featuring six breeds including Ayrshires Brown Swiss Guernseys Jerseys Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns with prize money over 40000 and entry forecasts exceeding 2000 animals by September 12. A 25000 Recipe Contest led by Ruth Fisher Holbrook awards appliances and a Europe trip for the grand prize. a 20000 rodeo offers danger events and shows in Chicago in partnership with the show. The Red Cross reports aid for Greece and Nursing services support education at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lake Placid
Ruth Fisher Holbrook
Chicago
United States
Canada
International Daily Show
American Cowboys’ Association
Federal Reserve Studies Farm Economy 1954 Balance Sheet
The Federal Reserve report shows farm real estate and asset values rose in 1954 while livestock and machinery declined. Farm debt rose to 18 billion dollars with total assets about 163 billion, yielding a small rise in equity. Gross farm income fell about 1 percent to 34.2 billion, amid ongoing price declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve System
Equnties
Agriculture Department
Washtenaw Road Commission Puts Ramp Request on Record
At the September Washtenaw County Road Commission meeting, officials urged an entrance and exit ramp to the Expressway between State Street and Jackson Road to alleviate traffic on the Saline Ann Arbor road. The group asked the Michigan State Highway Commissioner to consider the proposal and report soon, and requested a conference with engineers on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Washtenaw County Road Commission
Howard G. Minier
Minier
Saline- Ann Arbor Road
State St
Jackson Road
Michigan State Highway Commissioner
Michigan State Highway Department
Room Mothers Elect Officers for Elementary School
The Elementary School Room Mothers elected Mrs. Joseph Bondie as president and Mrs. Harold Frey as secretary. They thanked the staff for moving furniture and prepping the building for the open house and October 9 dedication. The group lists a long roster by grade and also notes High School Room Mothers forming a committee to address student and teacher needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bondie
Harold Frey
Marian Barclay
Randall Coates
Allyn Phelps
Hubert Beach
Larry Luckhardt
Russell Burkhart
Rudolph Feldkamp
Milton Heininger
Francis Lockwood
Milton Finkbeiner
Robert Lynes
Thomas King
Duane Robison
Hilbert Engel
Eldean Bernard
Arnold Guenther
LeRoy Stierle
Gilbert Hughes
Saline Area
Alfred Weisebreder
Louis Bowen
Walfred Larson
Webb Harwood
Clarence Johnson
Henry Karner
Jay Willer
W. R. Struble
Leon Vedder
Howard Burr
Roy Cruse
George Camburn
Gilbert Dicks
Walter Busch
Peanut Crop On Decrease Across U S Farms
The U S Agriculture Department reports that off farm supplies of peanuts on August 31 totaled 203 million pounds, nine percent below the 222 million pounds held in similar position a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Agriculture Department
General Telephone Co Reaches Wage Accord Michigan
The General Telephone Company of Michigan signs contracts with IBEW AFL locals 1177 1401 1410 covering Plant and Traffic departments. Wages rise 4 to 20.5 cents per hour with retroactive gains to May 10 1955. Twelve month agreements affect about 1000 employees statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Telephone Company of Michigan
I8ew-Afl
Paul T. Sorensen
Arthur M. Rude
Frederic A. Grimm
Muskegon
General Telephone Company
Civil Service Exam Openings For Fruits and Vegetables Inspectors
Michigan Civil Service in Lansing announces permanent vacancies for Fruits and Vegetables Inspectors with weekly pay ranging from 264.4 to 76.00. Applicants need high school graduation or a USDA issued license to inspect fruits and vegetables. Obtain examination applications from local Michigan Employment Security Commission offices or write to Michigan Civil Service Lansing 13 Norman Berkowitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Civil Service Commission
Lansing
United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan Employment Security Commission
Michigan Civil Service
Norman Berkowitz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Chicago Daily Show
Volos
Greece
American Junior Red Cross
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Chevrolet
Jess
Fayetteville
N.C
Columbia
S. C
Youngstown
Atlanta, GA
Jersey City
N. J
Ill
Pittsburgh
Toronto
Ont
Milwauk
Belmar
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Baltimore, MD
Floyd, VA
Winston-Salem
N.C. Minot
N. D
Grand Forks
Lynchburg, VA
Ee, Wis
A &M
Chevrvrolet
Michigan Ave
Saline
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!