Engineers Serve as Hotel Men in European War Setup
U S Army engineers staged a novel role in the European invasion, acting as hotel staff for mass troop marshalling areas before D-Day. Base Section Headquarters in Nissen huts expanded camps, camouflaged sites, provided food and beds, and managed sanitation while engineers also served as cooks and supply personnel. They oversaw clothing and equipment exchanges after the assault and earned praise from an infantry colonel for efficient camp administration. Second Lieutenant John K. McGrath Jr and Frank Carter of Saline were among the engineers serving in these duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Engineers
Europe
Car R. Shaw
Engineer General Service
Eplane
John K. McGrath,Jr
Col Shaw
Frank Carter
Saline
Fun And Fumble League Scores From Thursday
In a Federated Church league game Federated Church defeated Methodist Church 5 to 2. G Martin Findlay LaRue and Wiedmayer noted for their play. Ford Mill beat Rotary 9 to 2 with Armbruster Bowen Jakab and H Fosdick contributing to the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Methodist Church
G Martin
Findlay
LaRue
Wiedmayer
Ford Mill
Rotary
Armbruster
Bowen
Jakab
H. Fosdick
Saline ‘Valley
Ford
Methodist
Mer- Methodist Church
Chants
Saline Valley
Federated
Auction sale for Fred Brenson items in Ann Arbor street
Household goods and furnishings belonging to Fred Brenson to be sold at auction at 219 86uth Ann Arbor street on Saturday afternoon August 19 at 1 30. George Klager, Auctioneer. Eyes Examined Dr Frank Gifford Toledo Optometrist Milan Hotel Saturday 1 00 to 9 30 p m Glasses fitted. (11th year in Milan.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brenson
Ann Arbor Street
George Klager
Frank Gifford
Toledo Optometrist
Milan
Weather talk ends and faith shown by girl with umbrella
A reflective column notes frequent weather chatter as pointless and cites a girl carrying an umbrella to church in sunshine to pray for rain. It also praises a detailed doll house display and urges parents to curb jaywalking downtown and warns against liquor advertising attracting underage patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage ‘Industries, Inc
New York
American Hotel Association
National Tavern Association, Inc
Weill
Toledo
Ohio
Germany
America
Red Cross
the Red Cross
Saline’s Oldest Factory Sold
Thomas Shurtz and son Donald announce the sale of Mancheter Handle Factory to Detroit men. New organization not yet set up. operation to be run under old name with Mr Wier of Detroit in charge. Shurtzs plan retirements and future steps remain undecided. family stays at Birch Lake Kenadin while prospects are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shurtz and
Donald
Detroit
Shurtzs
Mr. Wier
Thomas Shurtz
Birchlake
Kenadin
Saline Community Council meets to plan recreation growth
The Saline Community Council held its bi weekly meeting at Leo Jensen’s home on August 1. Delegates were chosen to attend the next City Council session to discuss expanding the Saline recreational area. Temporary chairman Leo Jensen formed committees for the next year and thanked Clarence Cook for leadership amid illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Community Council
Leo Jensen
Saline
Clarence Cook
Progra Lowe
Mrs Lockwood Granted Funeral Director License
Mrs Alice J Lockwood and wife of Francis N Lockwood has been notified by the Michigan State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors that she has been granted a funeral director license. She passed the state examination at Wayne University in Detroit on August 3.
Christmas Packages For Men Overseas War Department Order
The War Department orders that Christmas packages for armed forces men outside the United States be mailed between Sept 15 and Oct 15 to ensure delivery before Christmas. Packages must not exceed five pounds and total dimensions of 86 inches. Consult your postmaster or carrier for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
United States
Fox Trapping Help Is Now Available
Michigan State College extension specialist R G Hill outlines fox control methods after the state funds fox suppression and farm reports of losses. County agents coordinate with the conservation department to bring trapper instructors, who conduct neighborhood demonstrations and on farm meetings upon request. State figures show about 22 000 red foxes were taken last year by hunters and trappers. An ivy and sumac poison prevention tip is to rub the skin with alcohol soon after exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill and Dale
Kentucky
Virginia
Michigan
R. G. Hill
Michigan State College
Hill
State Conservation Department
Saline Merchants Rout Adrian 10 2 in Lopsided Win
The Saline Merchants defeated Adrian 10 to 2 as Louis Crittenden and Lidel starred. Miller hit his first homer with two on, while Hirth shifted to catcher and Milton Wiedmayer pitched a complete game. Next Sunday Saline travels to Ypsilanti for a rematch with Local 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Merchants
Adrian
Louis Crittenden
Lidel
Adriann
Miller
Hirth
Milton Wiedmayer
Ypsilanti
Saline
Michigan State Radio Highlights on WEAR 870 KC
Station WEAR at Michigan State College broadcasts 5 000 watt programs on postwar reconversion to civilian production. Preview of Tomorrow airs Wednesdays at 5 30 PM about developments as announced. Beyond Victory Fridays at 3 15 PM features interviews with leaders in business architecture and aircraft manufacturing. Paul Bagwell speaks Fridays at 6 30 PM on business views of future developments. A public instruction safety education program is set for Aug 11 at 2 PM and Dr Carter M Harrison discusses summer pasture on Aug 14 at 9 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bagwell
State Department of Public Instruction
Carter’ M. Harrison
College Department of Farm Crops
Scout Activities Preview for Washtenaw and Livingston Counties
Autumn scout plans list patrol leaders pow-wow on September weekend and football ushering on September 16 and 30. Other events include Scouters Round Table September 13, executive board September 20, Walden woods testing for scouters October 4, commissioners staff meeting October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw
Livingston
Waldenwoods
Saline Rotary Club Holds Park Potluck and Games
About thirty-five Rotarians Rotary Anns and children enjoyed a pot-luck supper at the local park last Thursday evening. The event began at seven with informal games and a softball match between Rotary and Ford Mill workers. The piece notes the conservation department has leased state lands for oil and gas exploration since 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Anns
Rotary
Ford Mill
The
Conservation Department
Observer Classifieds Include Farm Machinery And Pets
Classifieds list items for sale rent and services including Wolverine Work Shoes Saline Mercantile Co farm machinery gun trades and used cars. Also notices on livestock breeding cattle and hogs with local contact details and a request to send legal printing notices to the Saline Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Observer
Our Boys Rally Behind WAH Bonds For Final Victory
The fragmented note urges relentless backing and continued effort until success. It emphasizes persistence, unity, and unwavering support for the team’s aggressive push.
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Pillsbury
Gusi Caving House
Morton Poultry Farm
Bob Morton
Mgr
Sweil
S.veferring &Schmid
Aang
Fruir Jairs
Rae
Fun and Fumble League
Manchester
Detroit Men
Merchants
Jenkins
Michigan State Radio
Wear
Observer
Wolverine
Parsons
Government Wheat Saline Mercantile Co
Herman Heininger
F. R. Clements
R. G. Wahi
R. A. McHenry
Will Piy
Wiedman Auto Company
E. Bautilier
Willis Road
Arthur Lutz
Macon Road
Nesco Electric
Fredericka Mee-Bride
Henry St
Carrol Frost
Darling & Co
Brooks Brothers
Pillsbury’s
Saline Mercantile Co
Adrian, Mich
Adrian Tankage Co
St. Main St
Ann Arbor,Mich
Saline Theatre
Ann Harding
Evelyn Keyes
Arthur Lake
Lynn Roberts
Betty Grable
John Wayne
Susan Hayward
the Fighting Seabees
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