Scrap Salvage Drive Forms Local Committee
A small group in the council rooms met Friday to plan the governments salvage collection drive for scrap metals and other materials. They named a temporary chairman S. R and Arthur Heininger as acting chair, with city and country members listed and a note that further information will be recorded in columns and a large advertisement for page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R
Arthur Heininger
City of
Owen Hoeft
Herman Heininger
Lambarth Brothers
F. O. Wiedman
Carl W. Carr
Clarence Carr
Jesse Bird, Sr
Albert Schaible
Samuel Morgan
Bridgewater
Jacob Mauter
What To Write To Men In The Service
American Red Cross workers urge care in letters home to service members at home and abroad. They cite cases where demoralizing or false illness wires worsen a soldier's outlook, and stress remaining factual and cheerful. The Red Cross organizes help for families in emergencies and warns against unwelcome anxieties spread by letter writers.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
Mary
Johnny Doughboy
Sugar Rationing Dates Announced For City
Sugar rationing for fall canning will be held at the City council rooms August 12 13 14 and 15 from 1 to 6 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening No purchase certificates without ration books Applicants unable to attend may use Wednesday afternoons 2 to 5 or Saturday evenings 6 to 9 30 at the same rooms Those with excess sugar and no ration books should contact the Sugar Rationing Board Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce Building Fourth and E Amn Street.
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Sugar Rationing Board
Ann Arbor
Chamber of Commerce Bldg
Commer Fourth
E. Amn Street
Blackout Test to Douse Michigan Counties at 11 P.M.
Civil defense drill spans 41 southern Michigan counties and parts of Illinois and Wisconsin as the Sixth Civilian Defense Region conducts a two half hour blackout. Officials express confidence in handling the operation while regulations outline lamp and beacon exemptions.
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Michigan
Ilindig
Wisconsin
Harold A. Furlong
Michigan Council of Defense
Donald §. Leonard
Citizens Defense Corps
Oceana
Newaygo
Mecosta
Isabella
Midland
Bay
Huron
Michigan Citizens Defense Corps
Vision of the postwar car era and war plant closure
Raymond Lowery predicts 1947 automobiles will be lighter with high use of aluminum and plastics, four cylinders common, underbody motors, no hoods, and individual chairs. A Ypsilanti plant’s wartime closure reflects metal reallocation. Also notes overseas letters from soldiers, school contrasts, and African port life.
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Raymond Lowery
War Production Board
United State Company of
Ypsilanti
Sonny Boy
Iceland
Alaska
Australia
America
Africa
Lagos
British
Nigeria
Wednesday Crowds Grow for Local Band Concerts
Crowds grow each Wednesday as bandsists perform with local talent sought for weekly shows. Winners last week included Mrs. Mabel Boettger Cecil Otto Ormond Jedele and Betty Feldkamp with prizes, while the Saline band is booked for Washtenaw County Fair concerts Thursday and Friday, aiming to raise funds for three snare drums.
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Mabel Boettger
Cecil Otto
Ormond Jed
Scrap Iron Drive Urges Citizens to Recycle Materials
A wartime appeal urges households to boost scrap metal collections to support steel mills and weapon production. It cites examples of large and small towns gathering thousands of tons, and asks every home to contribute 100 pounds and farms to 500 pounds, ending with a card of thanks.
Rotary International Convention Opens in Toronto 1924
Last week's session of the Rotary Club reported by Edward Staebler of Ann Arbor covered the 33rd annual Rotary International convention in Toronto lasting June 21 to 25. Delegates were welcomed by reception committees and greeted by Rotarians as the Earl of Athlone attended the opening ceremonies. President Davis outlined the year’s work with the theme Learning How to Live Together emphasizing service as a path to a better world.
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Rotary Club
Edward Staebler
Ann Arbor
Toronto
Rotarian
Fry
Milan
Rotary International
Rotary
Othe
Maple. Leaf Gardens
Earl of Athione
Canada
Alice
Ariel Baird
Shuidham Redfern
Davis
Hedke
McMichael
Scythes
Toronto Rotary Club
Stewart
People of
Cowboy
Guy Gundaker
Hospital Tonsil Removals and Birth at Local Homes
Saline General Hospital reports Max McLaurry of Milan had tonsils removed Friday. Sandy Hunter and Herbert Smith of Willis followed with tonsil removals Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richards of Ann Arbor welcomed a nine pound son born August 1. Mrs. Wiseman and baby returned home August 1. Morris Saltz of Willis and Sui Ida Hundley of Milan also had tonsils removed Tuesday morning. Mrs. Emanuel Rentschler sits up in bed and enjoys calls from friends.
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Max McLaurry
Milan
Sandy Hunter
Herbert Smith
Willis
Paul Richards
Ann Arbor
Wiseman
Baby
Morris Saltz
Suiida Hundley
Emanuel Rentschler
Zoning Notice Sets Hearing on August 41 at 7 PM
An Aug 41 Tuesday evening preliminary zoning hearing is scheduled for 7 o'clock in the council room. The Zoning committee will hear all complaints.
Saline to Test Blackout Signal Saturday Noon
A blackout warning signal will be given on Saturday August 8 at noon by order of the City of Saline Civilian Defense Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Saline Civilian Defense Corps
Thanking Everyone for Kindness During Illness
Gollene Gross expresses gratitude for the kindness, gifts, flowers and cards received during illness.
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Gollene Gross
Glasses Exam by Dr. Frank Gifford in Milan
Optometrist Dr. Frank Gifford offers eye examinations and glasses fittings at the Milan Hotel upstairs on a Saturday from 2 30 to 9 45 P M. The Milan office marks the ninth year in Milan.
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Frank Gifford
Toledo
Milan
Thankful note to Saline fire department for barn blaze aid
Mr and Mrs Fred Kreager express sincere gratitude to neighbors friends and the Saline fire department for helping save their outbuildings during the barn fire the thanks were deeply appreciated.
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Saline
Classified Advertising Notes and Notices
Local classified items list services, sales, and want ads. Entries include auctions, heating work, farm equipment, poultry, wedding invitations, and help wanted notices from Saline and nearby Michigan towns with contact details and prices. Continuous postings mention hatcheries, dairy items, farm stock, and Junk removal services.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Coreporation
United States
Cafbiet
With
Schmid
Schmid’s Food Market
Central Dead Stock CO
Glackout
Council Sense
Gottlieb Finkbeiner
Observer
Wolverine
Parsons
Clarence Cook
R. G. Wahl
McCormick Grain Binder
Wiedman
Auto Con
Davenport and
Chair
Dorothy Fairbanks
E. McKay
Strest
Morton
Gaston
Sheriff Committee
P. O. Box
the Observer
Wiedman Auto Company
Saline Creamery
Macon Road
Saline, Mich
Carroll Frost
Darling & Co
Jersey
Crane Road
Us- 23
Brooks Brothers
Adrian
Adrian, Mich
Adrian Tankage Co
Argentina
Maureen O'Hara
James Ellison
Gracie Allen
McGee and Molly
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Vivian Leigh
Clark Gable
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