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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1934
Page
1
Morning worship at 10 o'clock baptism and reception of members Sunday school at 11 H A Holmes superintendent Epworth League Junior League 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 Thursday choir meeting Saturday evening Intermediate and Junior choir rehearsal
At 10 a.m. worship follows with 11:15 Sunday school led by superintendent S. Y. Cotton. Carl Geddes assists, Mrs House chorister, Miss Hellen Martin pianist. Evening schedule at 6:45 p.m. Senior intermediate and junior Endeavorers meet, 7:30 p.m. sermon and special music conducted by Pastor D. D. Kircher.
The Wiedman Auto Co. bowling team won all three games against Armbruster's to claim first place from Tanner and extend their winning streak to 15. Archie Lawrence led with 494 pins, while Schaible had the high single score of 192. Recreation took two from Tanner, narrowing their chance for second. Tanner tallied 492 total and 184 high single. In other matchups, Harmon topped with 506 total and Bert Gillen had 192 high single. Tanner must win all three from Haarer to force a tiebreaker with Wiedman. The Oilmen fell apart in the third game, totaling 452. Lee Tescher led in stage honors. Morrie Henderson posted 483 total.
Miss Eliza A Wheelock aged 78 died Saturday at her niece’s home in Pittsfield township after six months illness. A former Ann Arbor resident of 22 years she was born April 26 1855 in Bridgewater. Survived by sister Mrs Henry Lombard of Florence Colorado four brothers Arthur G of Ann Arbor J Amos Wheelock of Goodrich Selden of Flint and George of Cedar Springs and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Dietiker funeral home Tuesday at 2 pm Rev John H Shilling of Ann Arbor officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery.
Paul Lambarth expresses gratitude to friends who sent flowers plants cards fruit candy and other kindnesses during his illness at home and in St Josephs Mercy hospital.
Water Commissioner Charles Alber warns residents that sewers will be flushed on Friday and Saturday starting on the north side. Housewives are urged to prepare for the work as crews proceed.
Readers cheer the junior class tulip festival and the upcoming J-Hop banquet while seniors prepare a class banquet and a post graduation path. The St Pauls League and Sunday school group visit Chelsea for the Evangelical rally with 230 attendees and Saline’s 87 percent attendance wins a city trophy.
The Employment Recovery Council reports 1.2 million Michiganders relied on public aid this past winter. Some counties show up to 85.5 percent dependent on aid, especially in Upper Michigan where mining downturn skews figures. The PWA bond issue is framed as an employment program to create 30 000 to 40 000 jobs, with funds allocated to 16 counties for institutional buildings and remaining counties for highways.
Mrs Harriet Towler a 40 year Saline resident died in a local hospital on Wednesday April 18 at age 69 She was born in New York State daughter of Alfred and Amelia Ellis Daniels Her husband George Towler preceded her In addition to her father she leaves two sisters Mrs Flora Rogers and Mrs George Stollsteimer and two brothers Louis and Frank Daniels Funeral services were held Friday at 2 30 pm at the Dietiker funeral home Rev Bert Ede officiating Burial was in Oakwood cemetery
The Rotary club at The Tavern on Thursday noon chose Walter D. Cook as president, W. E. Dietiker as vice president, Alwin Gross as secretary, Henry Leutheuser as treasurer, and S. R. Wilson as sergeant at arms for the coming year. The group planned a pot luck supper at the school hall to honor the graduating class with participation from parents and spouses.
In Orion Michigan on April 14 Mr Sim R Wilson of Saline Michigan receives a letter from Thomas B Henderson D D S sending money to renew a year’s subscription to The Observer. The sender compliments the paper calling it a newsy item from home.
Statement notes a town shifting its travel path away from Ann Arbor and reflecting on past progress. It mentions an oil can award to keep the Federation running smoothly and closes the topic for the year.
P T A held its annual potluck supper and roundup drawing more than seventy attendees. The event included a business meeting led by the president, gymnastic demonstrations by grade children and teachers, relay races, and a push to buy tickets for the May 21 operetta Gypsy Rover featuring HE Henne as Gypsy Marto and Dan Wall as Sir George.
Lucy Ann Cobb of Saline Michigan aged 82 former Three-Quarter Century Club member died April 4 1934 after a long illness She was born February 22 1862 in Macon township Lenawee county and lived in Saline since 1883 She was active in the Presbyterian church mission work and Sunday school Surviving siblings include George A Cobb of Grandville and Mrs Dwight Crittenden of Saline Services were held April 6 at her home with burial in Oakwood cemetery
George O. Leonard a former Saline figure in education and advertising rose to vice president at Campbell-Ewald Company Detroit agency. His 14 years of service earned him this promotion shared with Edward E. Rothman who became vice president and director. Leonard previously led Highland Park schools and helped found its Junior College and holds degrees from Olivet College and Columbia University.
A family expresses gratitude for letters flowers and cards received during illness and after a recent bereavement with thanks to Rev Ede for comforting words.
The note hints at surviving pressure and improving conditions, urging readers to check the newspaper date for the current issue. It conveys a cautious sense of progress and a prompt to verify freshness of the paper.
Local notices advertise Wiedman Auto Company offerings including Ford and Chevrolet used cars, tractors and spreaders, and a Buick Roadster at $45 to $95. Saline Mercantile Co promotes stock tonic and Vigoro. The Observer Office sells calendars and fans. Paula Goes Modern event set, and DeSoto Plymouth dealer search invites a buyer with cash.
Local ad lists Hi grade coal and coke options including Standard Petroleum Coke White Star Petroleum Coke Koppers Miami Pocahontas Elkhorn Dunden Red Ash and L W Coal with contact details. Also requests readers with legal printing in estate settlements to send notices to The Observer via Probate Judge.
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