Pioneer Woman Rosina Sturm Dies at 86 in Saline
Mrs Rosina Sturm aged 86 died Sunday at 1 30 am in her Saline home on Russell street She was born April 30 1853 in Bridgewater and married Louis Sturm in 1872 The obituary lists six children ten grandchildren three great grandchildren two sisters and a brother Funeral services were held Tuesday at 230 pm at Dietiker funeral home Rev Co H Wittpbracht officiating Burial in Oakwood cemetery A granddaughter memorial verse accompanies the notice
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Rosina Sturm
Russell Street
Sturm
Bridgewater
Rosina
Ulrich Roeder
Louis Sturm
Saline
Alfred
Walter
Ypsilanti
William
Arthur
Roy Rogers
Julius Lindenschmidt
Harold Zahn
Ann Arbor
Hsther Sturm
R. W. Niles
Louis
William Lindenschmidt
Pauline
Paul Rogers
Joan
Marilyn Jean
Nancy Storm
Dean
David Zahn
Raymond Niles, Jr
Katherine Hertler
Mary Gross
Lansing
Godfrey Roeder
Norvell
St. Paul’s Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dietiker Funeral Home
Co. H. Wittpbracht
Oakwood Cemetery
Gullivers Travels Opens At Saline Theatre This Sunday
April brings big screen events with Max Fleischer’s Gulliver’s Travels in color at Saline Theatre. The feature follows the English sailor’s tall tales among miniature people while a double feature offers Joe and Ethel Twerp Call on the President and The Cisco Kid and the Lady starring Cesar Romero.
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Joe and
Ethel Turp Cail
Ann Sothern
Cesar Romero
Cisco Kid
the Lady
Jonathan Swift
Gulliver
Saline Theatre
Max Fleischer
Water dues payable at Citizens Bank on Saturday
Frank Camburn treasurer requests payment of water dues at Citizens Bank this Saturday April 13. A hunchback headwaiter in a Rome restaurant is said to bring luck and antidote to evil eye. Notices of estate settlements sought. have probate notices sent to The Saline Observer for universal rates.
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Citizens Bank
Rome
Who s Who in Washtenaw County Leaders
Interesting sketches feature leading business civic and professional figures in Washtenaw County, detailing prominence and local influence across commerce government and community roles.
Ann Arbor Implement Co Moves to New Ann Arbor Site
The Ann Arbor Implement Co relocated to a large new building at 210-214 First Street in Ann Arbor in February 1989, continuing a family business rooted in Washtenaw County. The move reduced operating costs and improved parking while expanding display space for farm hardware and new International Harvester models. Jinnie Lohr Russ Hibbard Steve Leach and Miss Manchester are longtime firm fixtures, known for personal service to farmers and their wives. Farmers Day and recent auctions at the fair grounds highlight ongoing community ties and hospitality.
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Ann Arbor Implement Company
First Street
Ann Arbor
Benz Brothers
Ashley Street
Washtenaw
Jinnie’ Lohr
Russ Hibbard
Washtenaw County
Steve Leach
Miss Manchester
International Harvester Company
Auction Sale At Fred Boettner Farm Bridgewater
Elmer Hinderer proprietors announce a public auction at the Fred Boettner farm Bridgewater on Friday April 12 1940 at 1230 PM. Items include Holstein Guernsey Jersey cattle mares a Durham bull and farm equipment plus oats and corn with other articles listed. Cash terms. Auctioneers Jim Finnell with May Finnell and C W Carr as clerks.
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Fred Boettner
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Station
Saline-Manchester Road
Guernsey
Jersey
Durham Bull
Shropshire Ram
McCormick-Deering
Harris
Elmer Hinderer
Jim Finnell
May Finnell
C. W. Carr
Farm sale notice listing livestock and gear along Territorial Road
A sale is set for Tuesday April 16 at 1 pm at 18185 WN Territorial Road four miles west of North Lake. Readable items include 52 Shropshire ewes and 26 lambs in flexible lots, 2 bucks, 1 Jersey cow, 3 calves, assorted farm tools, 1 McCollum riding saddle, and 1 stock saddle.
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Territorial Road
North Lake
Optical services and sale notices in Milan area
Eye examinations and glasses fitted every Saturday from 2 30 to 9 30 P M at the Milan Hotel office of Dr Frank Gifford Toledo optometrist. Rubber stamp pads on sale at The Observer office.
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Milan
Frank Gifford
Toledo
Observer
Delights of Sweden and Norway at Rotary meeting
Dr C W Wright served as program chairman for the Rotary Club in April. He invited Dr R H Kinger of the University faculty to present color stills from Norway and Sweden. The talk covered public buildings rivers canals parks apartments and farms. Speakers compared life in both countries with Russia describing Thrity residents as thrifty and flower loving. Roy D Renton and Alex L Fox attended as guests.
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C. W. Wright
Rotary Club
R. H. Kinger
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Roy D. Renton
Dearborn
Alex L. Fox
Ann Arbor
Interpretation of Dog Quarantine Regulations
The document explains enforcement procedures for dog quarantine in Michigan. It defines running at large, confinement, and restraint. Officers may impound dogs on public property and residents can file complaints. Release occurs within seventy two hours after charges are paid. Special forms cover permits for tourists and travel with dogs within the quarantine area.
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State Department of Agriculture
State Department of Health
Michigan Department of Health
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Board of Review Meeting Notice
The Board of Review will meet Monday April 15 in the Council rooms to review the roll consider complaints filed with the City Clerk and hear complaints by property owners or an attorney. Meeting runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lottie Wallace, City Clerk.
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Board of Reveiw
Lottie Wallace
Saline Hospital Births and Update on Katy Bartlett
Saline General Hospital reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harold Fox on April 3. Mrs Katy Bartlett remains in a serious condition following admission.
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Harold Fox
Katy Bartlett
License Plate TH 13 13 Sparks Local Backlash
The Iron River bureau manager seeks removal of the TH-13-13 plate combination amid Michigan none license numbers this year. Plates have been issued and returned three times. Widow or Maiden Lady invalid seeks room and board at Studio Girard Sisters in Detroit care contact C H Cowles.
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Iron River
Mpr
Michigan
C. H. Cowles
Girard ‘Sisters
Mack Ave
Detroit
Classified Advertising Listings and Offers
A dense OCR of local classified ads listing farm goods eggs corn seed potatoes seed bears horses and cows for sale, services like beauty shop specials, and used vehicles including tractors and cars. It notes phone numbers and locations in Saline and nearby areas with multiple individual sales and services.
Fosdick Y Ford's Hi-Speed Station Promotes Service
In early motoring days registration cards stayed with cars until junked. Emphasizes proper service with fuel and lubricants to prolong motor life. Fosdick & Y Ford's Hi-Speed Station offers fuel oil battery service washing and checks tires and batteries.
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Fosdick & Y
Ford
Michigan
Harris
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Alice Faye
Warner Baxter
Sara
Sae
Urse
Betty Crocker
April
Frank Camburn
Who's
Ann Arbor Implement Co. Farm Idiplements
University Dental Department
the Observer
Fred Kader
Andrew Hartman
W. E. Dietiker
Milan Dray
Finis Noble
Jacob Wahl
Duroc Bears
Dan Hertler & Son
Helen's Beauty Shop
Donald Burkhart
G. L. Parsons
Fred R. Braun
Kelly Radio Service
Ann Arbor St
CC. R. Frost
Darling & Co
Otto Hagans
Bemis Road
Ford, International
John Deere
Wiedman Auto Co
R. M. VanGiesen
Cole’s Feed Store
Cook Motor Sales
Chevrolet
Herman Heininger
Clarence Cook
Wolverine
Parsons
R. G. Wahl
B. J. Hildinger
S. Division
St. Ann Arbor
Terras
Ted Stimpson
Ann Arbor Street
Brooks Brothers
Helen
Enarges Adriat. Tankage Company
Yastant
Apyptovec
W. L. Wright
Carletss, Mich
Ray Rauser
Rauser Outfitting Co
North Fourth Avenue
North America
Lloyd E. Fairbanks
Ins
Agency
Cole
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