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Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1944

Page

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Onsted Beats Saline Merchants 11 to 3 in Sunday Game

Onsted won with young talent and 11 to 3 over the Saline Merchants. Louis Crittenden hit his first homer as Milan police umpire Tom Goodrich attended. Milton Weidmayer will start for the Merchants next Sunday at the local park where crowds have grown large. Next opponent is Adrian.

Saline Merchants Onsted Merchants Louis Crittenden Tom Goodrich Milan Tom Southern Michigan Adrian Milton Weidmayer Laine

Rotary Fun And Fumble League And Local Sports Notes

July 27 events at Federated Church include Fun And Fumble League games and local standings. Merchants 33 defeated High School 1 with players Jaeger Dechert Mummery Fosdick and Wiedman Hunt contributing. Also listed are breeding cattle sale and seed wheat notices from Saline area merchants and farmers with money back guarantees and contact details.

Fun and Fumble League Federated Church Rotary Thaylor Martin Jakab D. Steiner Merchants High School Jaeger Dechert Mummery Fosdick Wiedman Hunt REX Saline Mercantile Co Stanon Pet Saline Merchants Enee Saline Valley Methodist Church Ford Mill Ford Methodist Federated

When He Comes Home Dear Ruth

A humorous note from Pitt advising on homecoming adjustments for a returning service member. It suggests gradual reorientation from sleeping on the floor to dining at tables, with steps for dressing, eating, and social reintegration, including unconventional anecdotes about behavior.

Ruth Pitt

New Booklet About Wacs Is Available

A new illustrated Wacs booklet outlines job roles, living conditions, training, pay, and officer selections. Interested young women may request a free copy by writing to the recruiting office at Blackman Park Michigan and Jackson Streets Jackson Michigan.

Wacs Blackman Park Michigan Jackson Streets Jackson Mich

New Subscribers in July Listed by Local Paper

July subscriber additions include Helen Lambarth Mrs. Harry Anderson A Bellow Mrs Alfred Wiedmayer Floyd Wyman and Mrs Oscar Klumpp in a community roll.

Helen Lambarth Harry Anderson A. Bellow Alfred Wiedmayer Floyd Wyman Oscar Klumpp

Eyes Examined by Dr Frank Gifford in Milan

Dr Frank Gifford examined eyes at the Milan Hotel on a Saturday session from 1 06 to 9 30 p m. Glasses were fitted marking his eleventh year serving Milan.

Frank Gifford Toledo Optometrist Milan

Rain and reflection as wartime era moods align

The column notes recent rains and bright skies lifting garden spirits while citing rainbows and signs. It discusses wartime optimism, church prayer plans, liquor-closure orders, and schools preparing for a possible future national observance, contrasting war’s brutality with a call for peaceful change.

America Detroit Council of Churches Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America State Liquor Control Commission Detroit Normandy

Teaching Staff Has Now Been Filled For 1944 45

The Board of Education announces the new teaching staff for 1944 45 with assignments. Leo Jensen serves as Superintendent and Principal, William Jakab leads Instrumental Music, Charlie Osgood handles Agriculture and Smith Hughes, Charles Insleman teaches Mathematics and Science, Mrs B Tiller Latin and English, Jean Gaskell History and Social Science, Agnes Thomas Commercial Agriculture, Helen Brandt English part time, William Lyons Shop and Coach, Mrs A Scudder Grade Seven, Roberta Johnston Grades Five and Six, Mary Morden Grades Three and Four, Helen Esch Grade Two, Johnne Wonder gem Grade One, Margaret Nebbergall Kindergarten and Vocal Music. Board officers: President Dr Gordon J Prout, Secretary Grace Young, Treasurer Clarence Cook, Trustees William Austin and Clarence Haarer.

Board of Education Leo Jensen William Jakab Smith-Hughes Charlie Osgood Charles Insleman B. Tiller Jean Gaskell Agnes Thomas Helen Brandt William Lyons A. Scudder Roberta Johnston Mary Morden Helen Esch Johnne Wondergem Margaret Nebbergall Gordon J. Prout Grace Young Clarence Cook William Austin Clarence Haarer

City Council Holds July 10 1944 Meeting Minutes

Council in chamber July 10 1944 with Mayor Gross presiding. Bills totaling 2666 approved for payment. Continuation July 13 1944 to adjourn. Election canvass shows 139 total votes Republican 131 Democratic 8. License transfer from Arthur Armbruster to Edwin Warner approved.

Vol Gross Sugden Lambarth Alber Haarer Mhnarer Mayor Gross Arthur Armbruster Edwin Warner Council Alwin Gross Lottie Wallace

Saline Rotary Club Members Attend Clinton Meeting

Thirteen Rotarians from Saline attended a Rotary Club meeting in Clinton last Thursday evening and reported an enjoyable time. District Governor Harvey H. Lowery of Dearborn spoke, and with The Tavern still closed, Rotarians and Rotary Anns will host a pot-luck picnic in the local park tonight. Sessions resume at the hotel next Thursday.

Saline Club Rotary Club Clinton Harvey H. Lowery Dearborn Rotary Anns

Hospital Birth and Multiple Medical Procedures Reported

Saline General Hospital notes a son born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Faust on July 26. Several local residents from Milan Belleville Britton and RBelleville had tonsillectomies or appendectomies last week with patients including Harvey Miskerik Arden Stansbery Robert Hann Janet Connelly Jennie Hereda and Mary Ann Alford. Families with discharged patients are listed for Tuesday Thursday and Monday returns.

Lawrence Faust Harvey Miskerik Milan Arden Stansbery Belleville Robert Donald Hann Charlene Hoover Dion Huntley Janet Connelly Mary Ann Alford Dr. Alford Marlene Janice Katherine Lewis Britton Jennie Hereda Rbellevile David Pastor John Klumpp Donald Murray

Seek Company Heyday and Quiet Life Reflections

A narrator contemplates life away from crowds enjoying solitude with a dog and fish pole. They contrast living without worries or conflict with the paced world of voting and public affairs, finding contentment in solitary recreation.

Post Office Urges Co operation to Speed Mail Handling

The Post Office urges cooperation to speed mail handling during emergencies and holiday periods. It highlights the Postal Unit Numbering System adopted in six Michigan cities Detroit Flint Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Lansing Pontiac to reduce delays by using zone numbers. Postmaster O’Neill offers city lists and stresses checking mailing lists and gathering packaging supplies ahead of the season.

Post Office Department Armed Services United States Michigan Detroit Flint Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Lansing Pontiac O’neill

Local Travelers and Hospital Visit Notes

Miss Mary Morden left Wednesday for Seattle to visit the Fairbanks family and see western scenes. Mr and Mrs Victor Gramer of Los Angeles arrived last Thursday to spend time with relatives in the area. Mrs Lance Rogers entered St Josephs Mercy hospital Ann Arbor last Wednesday and underwent a surgical operation on Thursday morning.

Mary Morden Seattle Wash Fairbanks West Victor Gramer Los Angeles Calif Lance Rogers St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor

Card of Thanks to Trinity Ladies' Aid

Mrs. Henry Boettger expresses gratitude to relatives friends and Trinity Ladies Aid for flowers cards and gifts received on her birthday last Friday noting appreciation from all recipients.

Henry Boettger Trinity Ladies

Classified Ads Highlight Local Goods and Services

Numerous local listings include farm machinery, vehicles, used bicycles, and household items. Notes mention warehousing, an auctioneer, barber shop closure, rental rooms, gun buying, livestock disposal, and employment of the Women’s Army Corps in defense ranks. Additional notices urge legal printing for estate settlements and a call to send probate notices via The Saline Observer.

Saline Observer

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