April 25, 1924: Potato ass’n to satisfy right here
At a gathering of the newly named administrators and officers of the Michigan Potato Growers’ affiliation, scheduled for Petoskey early in May, it’s believed the brand new administrators will take motion wanting towards the smoothing out of the affiliation row.
Trouble developed over the last 12 months when among the members bought their crop by way of the Dougherty Seed Growers Ind., of Pennsylvania, as a substitute of by way of the Michigan Potato Growers’ Exchange. The Michigan Agricultural faculty has really helpful a brand new set of by-laws, modifications within the structure and a brand new deal throughout with the intention to give all people a sq. deal and permit the members extra voice within the sale of their product.
The title of the affiliation could also be modified to the Michigan Certified Seed Potato affiliation, when the administrators meet right here, and the suggestions of the faculty favorably act upon. It can also be really helpful that the variety of administrators be elevated from 5 to eleven with the intention to give extra territory illustration on the board.
R. C. Bennett, Alba banker, is the brand new president of the affiliation. E. D. Brewer, of Millersburg, is vice-president, and H. C. Moore, of East Lansing, is secretary and treasurer.
April 26, 1974: Five foot boa could also be free in H. Springs
HARBOR SPRINGS — A 5 foot boa constrictor could also be on the free someplace in Harbor Springs, metropolis police report.
The snake which has been lacking for per week was misplaced between Lake and Pine sts. on Hoyt-rd. In Harbor Springs. The loss was reported to the police by the snake’s proprietor, Jim Strainer yesterday.
Strainer advised police he was exercising his pet when the snake bought away from him. He advised the police that the snake was not harmful.
City police are asking anybody who sees the snake to contact the Police Department instantly.
