District Spelling Bee Contest Sponsored by Detroit News
The annual spelling contest sponsored by the Detroit News will be held at the local school on Thursday at 1:30 pm April 28. Medals await district champions who will advance to Detroit for a chance at a Washington trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Detroit News
Ann Arbor
Blaess
Marie Cox
Lodi Plains
Gertrude Kramer
Rentschler
Loretta Gale
Carpenter
Neva Andrews
Mills
Sylvia Stephenson
Roberts
Flora Black
Stone
Ivy Walton
Benton
Lawrence Gray
Dell
Katherine Fleming
Forbes
Ruth Miller
Gleason
Louise Vaughn
Hammond
Isca Morton
Lindsley
Helen
Harwood
Union
Melvina Anthony
Fosdick
Pearl Youngs
Judd
Helen Irwin
Oak Grove
Marian Killion
Shaw
Mavis , Welch
Milan
E. W. Mackey
Saline
T. M. Clay
Detroit
Washington, D. C
New Township Guides Out Soon For Michigan Officials
The Department of State will distribute an 800 page guide for township officers statewide under 1937 legislation. Leon D. Case will oversee distribution via county clerks to township clerks and officials. About 1 266 townships and 43 four justices per township require roughly 8 000 copies at 1 50 dollars, with initial copies from the press and broad distribution soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Leon D. Case
Michigan
State Law
School parties plan and registration rule for guests
The student council led by Thelma Lee and Dorothy Betz proposes a school party plan with a pre event registration blank. Guests must be registered to attend. each student may bring one guest. Prices are 25 cents for students and faculty and 35 cents for outsiders. Seventh and eighth grades have separate parties. A big dance is planned for April 29 with decorations and non dancing options. Registration must be completed by Friday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Lee
Dorothy Betz
Roosevelt
U. High
Dundee
Brighton
Ypsilanti
Tecumseh
Clinton
Romulus
Manchester
Chelsea
Huron League
Pioneers Describe 1825 Michigan Journey To Ann Arbor
Mrs James Smith records an 1825 trek from New York state to Michigan led by the Smith family including Orange Risdon. They braved Indians and forests, faced mud meadows between Detroit and Dearborn, reached Ypsilanti, then settled five miles above Ann Arbor along the river. They shared sparse log huts with other settlers, sleeping 14 men and 21 women and children on feather beds, then moved to a thatchless cabin February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
James Smith
Orange Risdon
Saline
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Detroit
Erie
Ann Arbor
Dearborn
Mrs. Smith
Ypsilants
Ypsilanti
Ann “Arbor
John Allens
Walter Rumseys
Smith
Condolences Expressed for devout family loss
A heartfelt thanks is extended to friends neighbors and relatives for their acts of kindness during the death of Joseph Swese Young. Family members join in gratitude for support shown to the bereaved wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Swese
Farm acreage allotments guide for 1938 planting
The Washtenaw County Agricultural Association outlines farm acreage allotments for the 1938 farm program. To qualify for full payment, farmers must plant no more depleting crops than allotted, restrict potato plantings to their allotment, limit non commercial potato farms to three acres, and follow soil building practices. Payment is based on actual potato acreage planted and deductions apply if rules aren’t followed. Seed receipts for clover and alfalfa are to be kept. red clover and alfalfa seed from approved sources remain eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Cole
The
Washtenaw County Agricultural Association
United States
Rural School Reports at Rentschler School
Pups show perfect attendance for four weeks with Charlotte Phelps Sylvia Feldkamp Marie Dieterle Evelyn Wiedmeyer Marian Feldkamp John Klohs and Edwin Henes. Charlotte Phelps and Marian Feldkamp win spelling race earning chocolate Easter eggs. Easter party featured games egg hunt and decorations. Visitors Ellen Feldkamp Mary Davis Betty Blaess and Betty Ann Hughes. Banner from Automobile Club of Michigan honors safety work. Card of Thanks from Mrs. Tema Rentschier and family for flowers and support after illness and death of husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Phelps
Sylvia Feldkamp
Mavie Dieterle
Evelyn Wiedmeyer
Marian Feldkamp
John Klohs
Edwin Henes
Ellen Feldkamp
Mary Davis
Betty Blaess
Betty Ann Hughes
Automobile Club of Michigan
Robinson
Eg ‘Farm Project
Community mourns loss of John Stankewitz and Rev Wittbracht
Thank you for acts of kindness and floral offerings during illness and death of John Stankewitz and Rev C H Wittbracht. Mrs John Zahn and her children extend appreciation to friends who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Philipp
Tema Rentschier
John Stankewitz
C. H. Wittbracht
John Zahn
Appreciation for kindness after loss of wife and mother
Family thanks friends neighbors and church members for flowers and cards following the death of beloved wife and mother. They acknowledge the singers and Rev Roy Miller for comforting words and mention Mr Donald Jeffrey and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Miller
Donald
Jeffrey
F F A Furnish Assembly Program Promotes Rail Transport Economics
Saline FFA members hosted an assembly headlined by O B Price of Detroit now an agricultural representative for the New York Central Lines in Michigan. He argued railroads pay taxes supporting schools, highlighted high transport costs to farmers, and urged greater rail investment alongside agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
O. B. Price
Detroit
Price
M. S.C
New York Central Lines
Michigan
New York Central
America
U. S
Free Seas
Saline Rotary Club elects new directors and officers
At the Saline Rotary Club meeting last Thursday new directors were chosen: Dr. G. J. Prout, Max Fosson, Dr. Del Hoffman, S. R. Wilson, T. M. Clay, Alwin Burkhart and Dr. J. B. Wallace. The directors then elected officers for the year starting July 1: President G. J. Prout, Vice President Max Fosdick, Secretary W. D. Cook, Treasurer Henry Leutheuser, Sergeant at Arms Dr. Hoffman.
Saline Woman's Club to Hold Final Meeting
The Saline Woman's Club will hold its final meeting of the club year Tuesday April 26 at Mrs Harl Fosdick's home. A luncheon is planned for 1 o'clock. Guest speaker will be Mrs H G Mallory social worker at University hospital Ann Arbor and contributor to the Detroit News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saline
Lucille Boyer and Reuben Guenther Tie Wedding at Zion Lutheran
The wedding of Miss Lucille Boyer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Boyer of Dexter and Reuben Guenther son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Guenther of Saline was held in the parlors of Zion Lutheran church with Rev BEG Stellhorn officiating The bride sisters Frances of Ypsilanti and Otia Graf attended the groom The couple will reside at 898 Mary Street Ann Arbor Daily News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Boyer
John Boyer
Dexter
Reuben Guenther
Frederick Guenther
Saline
Zion Lutheran Church
Beg Stellhorn
Frances
Ypsilanti
Otia Graf
BE. University Ave
Auction Notice at Adam Klumpp Home
Auction to be held Saturday afternoon April 30 at the home of Mrs. Adam Klumpp. Items include a writing desk chairs crosscut saw posthole digger fruit jars and many other articles. George Klager, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Klumpp
George Klager
For Sale Classifieds Include Seed Oats and Potatoes
For sale Worthy Seed Oats advertised by F R Clements with phone 166 F13. Also Harry seed potatoes listed under Joseph Schaible. Antique bedstead and mattress offered by Mrs F McBride 39 F2. Two matched mares and several horses available listed under Sastetteiningér with phone 199 F22. Additional notes mention stack and inquiries to Phi ER ese 5) with unclear references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Clements
F. McBride
Pte
Sastetteiningér
Phone
Federated Ladies’ Aid
Local Ads and Services Include Farm Supplies and Auto Deals
A collage of small notices lists farm supplies like poultry litter and cane litter, onion sets, and Bermud a sweet onion plants. There are auto sales including a 1933 International pickup and a 1932 Chevrolet sedan. Also appears are lost items, bake sale details, repair services, housing for rent, and various shop offerings from Federated Ladies' Aid, Cole's Feed Store, and Alexander's store in Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Cole’s Feed Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saline Savings Bank
Northrup
King
Sherwin Williams
Saline Mercantile Co
Orange Banner
Tennessee
Lambarth
Pioneer
TIMES
Rural School Reports
M. C ‘Phillipp
Mary Thiede
National “Museum
J . Wa
F. F. A. Furnish Assembly Program
R. G. Wahl
John Rodesiler
Parsons
Wolverine
G. L. Parsons
Wiedman Auto Co
W. E. Dieuxer
Ohio
Andrew Girbach
Edwin Schill
S. Ann Arbor St. Salvie
W. Kelly
Michigan Ave
Aaron Feldkamp
Saline Mercantile Company
Chevrolet
Wiedman Auto Company
D. E. Hoey & Sons
C. Boettner
Saline Woman’s Club
Guenther
BOYER
the Observer
Harry
Joseph Schaible
Milean
Gulf Station
Ladies’ Aid of the
Federated Church
C. EF. Smith’ Store
Central Dead Stock. Co
International
Wiedman
Auto. Co
Toyes
U of M. Graduati
L. O. Gibson
Oculiat
Packard St
Oliver
Enwin Schmin
Hansen's
Cole's
Cook Motor
Singer Sewing Machine Store
Huron St
Saline-Pleasant Lake
Cecil Davenport
Ann Arbor St
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!