29 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
1
A severe cyclone swept eastern Macon township causing widespread damage to farm buildings and heavy livestock losses. Neighbors aided, Red Cross provided aid, Boy Scouts assisted, and relief funds reached thousands. Damage estimates range from 250000 to 490000 dollars with ongoing assessments.
School notes report no classes Friday afternoon due to fumigation. Dexter baseball game played Wednesday. Senior play under way. Monthly exams held and report cards due. Absent students listed from first and second grades. Adeline Rawley moved to fifth grade. Junior class rings arrived. PTA hosts state convention in Ann Arbor May 6 and 7 with Saline delegates. Operetta For Roll planned for May 10 plus a one act farce Whiskers and a small admission fee.
A set of marriage licenses shows Floyd Duane Rows 21 of Lyndon wed Selma Magdalene Renter 23 of Grass Lake. Alfred Barrows 34 wed Olive M Root 30, both of Ann Arbor. Reuben E Herter 25 of Ann Arbor married Laura W Luckhardt 22 of Saline. Arnold M Walling 19 of Ann Arbor wed Evelyn DuPray 19, same. Edward Collins 25 of Ann Arbor married Edna Cleavinger 20, same. Carl Marsh 25 of Dexter wed Emma Berner 23, same.
A Saline minister reflects on church life over eight years, noting ministers who left, the gospel as good news, and the value of rural churches. He recalls seminary days, Covenanters in Canada, and Mohawk valley study moments while praising cross-church cooperation and the steady influence of rural congregations.
Michigan Agricultural College soil expert Dr. M. Mi McCool leads tests with farmers to determine sulphur’s value in state fields. Trials in Cass and Van Buren counties show limited gains for several crops, while broader trials across districts assess sulphur as a top dressing and its interaction with lime.
The article preview outlines May plans for the Saline Methodist Family Circle including May 2 Thank Offering Sunday under WFM, May 9 Mother’s Day, May 16 Young People’s Day, May 28 Pentecost Sunday, and May 30 Memorial Sunday with themes and hymns. It mentions open house and calendar cautions.
A dense scanned classified listing includes sales of livestock horses cows pigs and hen birds rental notices land shares and various farm implements. Contact details feature multiple names and phone numbers for buyers sellers and landlords across several towns and businesses.
After leasing the Jozénicans blacksmith shop, B C Rowley & Sons remind patrons they offer general blacksmithing horseshoeing repairs and all wagon and carriage work with satisfaction guaranteed.
A brief notice lists the highest prices paid for all items in a local exchange. Details are unreadable in the fragment, but the ad promises competitive offers and prompt service for sellers.
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