The Herald-Palladium from Benton Harbor, Michigan • 118

ACE TWO THE NEWS-PALLADIUM SATURDAY, JANUARY Peaty re EIGHT ABOVE IMS COLDEST, 98 TOP HEAT Those Big October Snowstorms Smashed Local Weather Records Of 2 Years i- 4fV ctolb5ir Off i 1 i ft Mercury Ran Up Alrd Down Bulb, But Never To Any Great Extremes AWfi r-J if i at- 4. 4li il. 1 tM i Tear of the big snows, of no zero or pub-tero weather, a comparatively mild winter, a cold spring, a hot and rainy tummer, an early winter with toe fruit belt snow blanketed early as October 14 and mild, sunshiny days the last week of the year such 1 4 snr I Wi' 4 a. i Here teas the first big October snowstorm; left to right, a fairyland scene at the home of Mrs. John Hamilton, Britain avenue; the new city hall amidst Us initial winter setting; a snow-laden apple tree with fruit still hanging on the branches, at Sister Mary's House of David farm on Britain.

were vagaries or 1937 in tne matter or local weather. Eight Above The Coldest Eight above zero was the coldest recorded here In all the 12 months. And that 8unday. Dee. 12.

Mot once did the mercury drop to aero or below. The hottest day of the year was July 8. when the mercury crawled up to 96. On August 26 It was 96 again. October Snow Sets Record It was in October the 14th that the 1937 weather record was set.

That morning, with fruit trees still laden with their bountiful fields, a hnavv mav blanketed the Berrten- Van Buren fruit belt. Not since October 1906 31 years previously had a similar snowstorm hit this section. That 1906 storm was the "big freeze" that caused greet devastation to the fruit orchards. No such damage was done on Oct. 14.

A few hours later, on the morning of Oct. 14, most of the snow and ice were gone. little or no damage was done. Then another storm hit on Oct. Once again the local scene was an enchanted one fruit trees, vineyards, homes and road mantled In a beautiful white.

Again small damage resulted to the fruit. Fruit market stalls, however, toppled from the weight of snow, ice and wind. Ice, Snow In December November brought more snow, but nothing particularly troublesome. The early weeks of December, however, again saw this area ice -encrusted and snow-bound. Huge drifts blocked the roads; ley pavements and roads tied traffic in a snarl.

It was real mid-winter weather, with the county at times almost completely isolated. Peculiarly enough, these late fall and early-winter storms were practically local. Beyond the borders of Berrien there was little or no snow or ice. By Christmas two-thirds of the snow had gone. It was a "white Christmas," but nothing to boast about and the Sunday following was almost like a spring day, with the sun shining and the mercury touch October's second big snowstorm, on the 23rd of the month, brought another mid-winter scene; from left to right, a scene at the Berrien Hills Country club on Napier avenue; downtown East Main, looking like mid-January, and the Rocky Gap road at Higman Park.

M'DONALD HEALTH CLINIC ONE OF BEST EQUIPPED IN COUNTRY Argentina recently prohibited the-export of wheat or flour and prepared government facilities to furnish citizens with cheaper bread than they were able to obtain from commercial 1937. Raccoon raising licenses declined from 91 to 85 and beaver farm permits from 21 to 15. Whether the value of Michigan's 1937 fur crop will equal 1936's total of about a million and" a half dollars is problematical. Information re ceived; by the department Indicates that trappers cannot count on receiving as much per pelt this year as last. Farmers are developing an increased interest in the fur crop on their farms and an inclination to manage the annual eatch 0f ur.

bearers. It is suggested they may find It profitable to watch fur prices and limit the take accordingly. One foot of hopper space for every five hens in the laying house will tend to decrease fighting and to Increase egg production: June, on the 24th, when It was 84. Combustion, ofc July 10, caused one large and costly; fire at the Edward King farm, Sodus, Just after 30 tons of hay had been stored in the barn, a Berrien county landmark. Several terrific rain and windstorms marked the month.

A thunderstorm occurred July -9, with mercury at 89. A cloudburst, with a 50-mile gala and torrents of rain, occurred in a 10-mlnute freak storm July 11 at 3 One of America's most unique and outstanding health clinics is located in the twin cities. The McDonald Health clinic and Chiropractic Hospital, situated at 235 Pipestone Benton Harbor, enjoys the distinction of being one of the largest drugless, non-surgical institutions iu ii: ii a. m. breaking the heat wave tem ing 46.

Jui but Was Mild January of 1987 was mild, on the whole. While California was freez porarilysending mercury scooting from 91 on July 14, down the tube to sun-lamps, deep therapy lamps, etc. An electric fever cebinet has been recently installed for the purpose of taking care of the ever-increasing number of arthritis and rheumatic patients which come to this chiropractic clinic and hospital. Hydrotherapy, which "plays an important prrt in the Institution consists of electric sweat cabinets, a blood wash unit, sits and shower baths, sprays, etc. The colonic irrigation department is also used in this department, presided over by skilled and thoroughly trained nurses and technicians.

Modern Hospital Unit The hospital unit which is sell-composed, is- made up of twelve America. Founded In 1920 by Dr. B. McDonald, It has grown from one small room until today it stands out as a monument to drugless methods with fifty rooms devoted to this art and science of healing. Many thousands of people have passed through Its portals in search of health, which they have ultimately found through its methods and in 1938, JOIN the HAPPY THRONGS ing, Berrien county was enjoying unseasonable January weather.

On the 8th the mercury rose to 64. Thirty-two was the low record of the month, with only a small amount of snow for the 31 days. February opened with a mild run of weather. Qn the 11th it was 60, but by the 12th toe mercury had drop- rA 1 ahmra TilHt HflV at thftt I tm i I. 11 1 rooms and nurses quarters, diet kitchen, and lounge room.

Each patient at The enjoys a private room which is equipped with the latest hospital fur 72, rising again at noon to 84 July 15. A light rain laid the dust on July 14. A slight rain fell here July 1 when a Michigan storm caused much property damage on the eastern side of the state. July ended on a freak weather note. On July 28 temperatures were 60, 59, 61, 74, and 78.

July 29 records were 70, 66, 63, 78 and 86. July 30 records were 68, 65, 63, 78 and 84; July 31 readings were 68, 63, 59, 70 and 76, from midnight to noon. Augnst Hot And Bainy August, on the whole, was hot and rainy. The last day of the month the mercury hit 96, tying the record heat of the year, on July 8. A severe dust storm hit the city on the 19th.

Temperatures ranging from 60 to 90 prevailed throughout- the month. September Brings Fall Fall's first touch came In Septem niture. over-bed tables, etc. Patients may have their own radio if thev desire, or use the one which goes to make up one of the many diversions DWAN GARDENS enjoyed in the lounge room. The clinic and hospital is presided over by Dr.

C. B. McDonald, assisted by Dr. H. R.

Williams, who specializes J- Mww.wf short month. Groundhog day, the 2nd, saw the sub shining. Robins were reported on the 12th and there were thunderstorms on the 8th. It was a month of rain, thunder and snow storms, but no wro or near-zero weather. March Hits Of Spring Hints of spring came with the first March days, but it was a month of rain, snow, a blizzard or two and even an earthquake.

Monday night, March 8, residents felt a tremor of the earth. A 3-foot crack in a wall of the First Congregational church was credited to the quake. Spring officially came on March 20. Easter came on March 28 and was fair. April Was Whimsical April was a whimsical month in the matter of weather.

April 1, All Fools Day, was sunny treatments. Patients from all parts of the United States and Canada have been treated here, having been referred sy their own doctors. Scientifically Equipped The clinic Is today one of the most scientifically equipped Institutions be found. No expense Is spared to add equipment that has been found scientifically and therapeutically sound from a drugless standpoint. Diagnostic precision instruments which cost many thousands of dollars, are found here, such as a shock-proof X-ray unit, a mlcro-dynameter for locating disease, a hearto-meter, by which the exact action and any heart disease Is detected, a fully equipped laboratory, a basal metabolator, for detecting disturbances of the thyroid gland, together with treating units, such as short-and ultra-short wave units, diathermy, galvanic and sinusoidal current units, mercury quartz 1 in physical therapeutics ana modalities, and Dr.

W. 8. Sibson, who specializes in X-ray and laboratory technique. They are assisted by eight nurses. The public Is always welcome to inspect this chiropractic clinic and hospital, as Dr.

McDonald and his staff will be glad to show and explain the many outstanding features in connection with getting the sick well. ber, falling leaves, multi-covered vegetation and light It was both hot and cold during the month. The coldest was 40 and the warmest was 94. The latter end of the month was marked by a mild heat wave. September went out on a wave of warm and with the temperature at 52.

on through the month came a medley of snow, rain, freezing and melting, electrical storms and the For here are all the smart inducements for pleasure and entertainment Fine music, talented entertainers, and finest quality mixed drinks, all contribute their bit toward making the Dwan Gardens the popular rendezvous it has proven to be. The service we render and the atmosphere of refinement that prevails is assurance to all that your evenings will be pleasurable and pleasant. month of the long year. A blizzard on the 8th was followed by eight above on the 12th, the year's coldest day. Rain, hall, sleet and snow whipped year's first fruit blossoms.

On April 29 the mercury touched 70. May Month Of Storms May brought the annual Blossom city and countryside. On the 15th traffic was in a knot from the icy go Festival and a week of fair weather ing and the deep snows; Berrien was almost Isolated for several days, with county and state road departments fighting grimly against waist-high drifts. It cost Benton Harbor $1500 and sunny Then Came The Big Snows Came October, Indian summer and a "squaw winter." The first "unofficial" snow flurries of early fall occurred on Columbus day, October 12. October 13 was cold, snappy and sunny.

The lowest temperature was 36 above in Benton Harbor, with mercury in some other sections of Berrien county at 29 and 31, according to County Agricultural Agent H. J. Lurking. Agent Lurklns reported a light frost covering Berrien county's farm lands, but no damage to grapes. Heavy snows occurred on October 14, 21, 22 and 23.

The first heavy snowfall of autumn, however, occurred on October 14, converting Southwestern Michigan's fruit belt into a striking scene of beauty. Two Inches of snow mantled the orchards and fields. Mercury was at 31 the lowest reading of the fall of 1937. The fruit belt awoke the morning of October 14 to a winter-time fairyland scene. Two inches of snow fell day October 16, and all day on October 17 and 18.

On Saturday, October 23, a disagreeable, wet snow fell all day. In some places in the city shovellers cleared away snow over the steps of their homes. Snow flurries fell on October 25, at night. There was some snow and a light rain on October 26. The temperature "high" of October 27 was 49 at noon.

October 28 was sunny and cold. Indian summer weather prevailed on October 29, 30 and 31. The mercury went to 60 on October 30 and mcny Halloween frolickers were out in thin masquerade costumes celebrating the eve of the great fall merrymaking. Halloween night was warm and agreeable, following a rare sunny day on Sunday. Two Months Of Winter Then came two months of Winter, for the most part.

November furnished the populace with a dash of Indian summer, some warm, sunny days it was 67 on the 7th but rain gave way to colder to remove the snow from downtown streets. The week before Christmas was comparatively mild weather. Christmas day was sunny and mild. And the last week of the old year saw the earlier snow and ice almost completely gone, the sun shining and the skies bright and blue. Such was the 1937 weather dish, a menu that never lacked variety, that never was certain, that went to great extremes except the October for this springtime pageant.

But from the middle of the month on there were violent wind and rainstorms. Temperatures for most of May ran all the way up the scale from 58 to 80. A light frost touched the fruit belt on the tenth of the month. On Memorial Day it was 88." Jane Month Of Storms June was a month of storms. It was the coldest, wettest, hottest and most unseasonable month in many a year.

Hottest day of the month was the 24th with 94 recorded. Low tempera-tore of the month was 48. Sunday night, June 20, brought the worst storm in 30 years. Wind, rain and lightning did extensive damage. It was a rainy month four and a half Inches feU locally up to the 24th To you whom we serve, we dedicate our efforts in 1938.

We will offer quality for your pleasure, and amusement for your fun. May we suggest that you adopt the already popular slogan, "We'll see you at the Dwan." IK FARMING on the level, covering roads, fields temperatures and then came the first and orchards. Green leaves, and red apples, peeping from their snowy coverings, pre real blizzard of the month, on the MORE POPULAR 20th. sented scene of rare beauty, to delight the artist There was heavy snow on the 18th, followed by rains and icy roads. DWAN It was an early fall scene the like of which had not been witnessed Thanksgiving was sunny and mild and here for 31 years an snowy, glistening and white, with gleaming icicles-just like Christmas.

mercury at 50. The month ended on a wintry note. On Sunday, November 28, it was very ana larmers ana irun growers Degan to wonder if they were going to be washed out. Lowlands -everywhere along the rivers were flooded. June 30 was cold and temperatures from S3 to 63 were recorded.

July A Hot Month July 8 was a hot month, with the season's high temperature 96 recorded on the 8th. The sizzling days and nights of a long beat period -aa over the Fourth of July after a erring and early summer of alter cold end rain. TSvrre were several victims of heat 1 cold, and snow fell all day. A heavy The News-Palladium's self -register ing, electrically operated thermometer showed on the morning of the 14th snow fell the night before. Streets were covered with a glare of ice.

Traffic was hazardous.1 Strings of Christmas holiday lights were put up, More Licenses Issued To Fur Breeders Who Operate 'Farms' LANSING, Jan. 1 Mink farming is becoming more popular In Michigan, Judging by the increase noted in Department of Conservation figures for fur farming licenses Issued in 1937. Contrasting to the gain in licenses issued to1 mink raisers, declines are Recreation Gardens Territorial RoaoV Next to the Postoffice, Jim Dwan, Prop. a minimum low of 31 degrees at 6 a. m.

At 4 a. m. mercury hovered at despite a gale of wind. Mercury was at 32 degrees Just the freezing point. At 10 a.

m. mercury rose to 34, and I 3 at noon the temperature was 39. 30 at noon Sunday. November 29 was ciear, sunny and cold, mercury was at 38, at 3 a m. and 27 at noon.

It was sunny and thawing November 30. Snows Fan Later The light snows of October 21, 22 taxations during July, and one xiX attributed to the heat, that of i a A. Miller, a transient roomer on July 8, found dead in A heat prostration occurred In shown for muskrat, racoon and bea and 23, were preceded by a period of rainy weather. It rained part of the I Mercury was at 28. December was the IPWIifllMPiTilliill 1 UliiliiiilifWUIIiillliIillliiliiiluiiiiUB iliiSl blillSiilllliiLluJIli'uCiilluiiiulllll ver farms.

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