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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1959
Page
2
The Saline Observer is a weekly Saline Michigan publication. It lists subscription rates of 3.00 per year within Michigan and 4.00 per year out of state, payable in advance.
The Saline Observer notes ongoing debate over maintaining two weekly papers in a small town. It cites economic pressures from wages, capital costs, and advertising losses as factors driving more communities to one paper. The piece argues Saline merits dual journalistic viewpoints but acknowledges the ultimate decision rests with Saline residents.
A reader recalls a daytime radio shampoo ad declaring it would make her “every inch a desirable woman.” She questions the claim and jokes about potential consequences for her family while noting she may seek the product antidote or refunds. The letter ends with a quip about a Saline Observer sighting.
Michigan State University highway staff warn that spring thaws create many chuckholes on roads and urge drivers to slow down inspect for holes and avoid sudden swerves. They advise reporting dangerous chuckholes and using low gear on very pitted streets to prevent damage.
A son, Douglas Allan, was born March 19 to Mr. and Mrs. William W. Crosbie at 8&J. Joseph's Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs 14 oz. Douglas has a brother Geoffrey Lee, 4. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mayer of Ann Arbor and Mr. Arch Crosbie of Washington, Penn.
Help wanted for experienced waitresses at Martys Restaurant Saline Michigan apply in person or call Hazel 99320. Hay and cutting services offered by Louis Yungling 11281 Ford Rd Macon Michigan. Frigidaire Automatic Washer for sale in excellent condition call HA 97992. Planning to redecorate rent our wallpaper steamer from Adair Paint and Wallpaper 118 W Michigan Saline phone HA 97270. tf Mar 26.
56 acres of level land on blacktop located 6 miles from Saline and 4 miles from Milan. A 7 room older style house in good repair with furnace and bath, good frontage on two roads. Included in price are an International tractor and implements. Priced at 26500 with good terms. Contact Saline agents at listed numbers. Broker A. R. Burkhardt, 1035 Lewis, Saline.
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