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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
2
Divine services at St John’s Lath Church Bridgewater at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 English services held every second and fourth Sunday. Everyone invited St James Ev Reformed Church Saline Township five miles west of Saline on US 112 holds services every Sunday at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 15 All welcome U Sner ads
Sim R. Wilson publishes with Esther Landwehr reporting from Saline Michigan where the post office records entries as second class matter and local staff noted.
In 1944 Sault Ste. Marie hosts the war department air defense HQ for 17 Midwest states. The piece notes lend lease aircraft to Russia via Alaska, a northern air route once thought barred. It highlights the city’s strategic role as a defense frontier and references Marquette’s early settlement and local geography along the St. Marys River.
The piece recounts the 1844 copper boom at Copper Harbor and the Soo canal completed in 1856. It notes opposition from Soo merchants and Fort Brady, quotes Henry Clay and Capt Eber Ward, and links lake freighting from the Mesabi and Keweenaw ranges to wartime steel and munitions. It argues the Soo locks symbolize American vigilance and Midwest defense.
The Federated Church presents a Sunday schedule with a morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev from AH Baei on Why I Believe It Pays to Be a Christian. Sunday school at 9 30 and youth classes at 6 45 p m Dor othy Otto in charge with Academy Award topic. Evening gospel service at 7 45 with sermon and song. Bible school for children Wednesday at 10 00 am and prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Choir practice Thursday at 8 40 pm and friendship class meets with Mrs McBride Wednesday afternoon.
Final administration account of Rosa P. Luellkhardt estate filed by Executor Lee Tescher. Hearing set for September 5, 1944 at 10 a.m. in Ann Arbor Probate Office. Public notice to be published in The Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks. Jay G. Pray, Judge of Probate. Nora O. Borgert, Register.
Members of the American Legion enjoyed a picnic. Several locals attended church events and a party for mothers and babies at Saline Private hospital. Hon Chase Osborn visited en route to Irish Hills, while various residents traveled, fished, and attended anniversaries and picnics at local sites.
Velva Fruit is a home friendly frozen dessert from Michigan State College. The recipe uses berries plums cantaloupes and peaches and describes two freezing methods hand freezer or mechanical refrigerator. It details ingredients steps and temperatures for smooth texture and notes faster freezing yields better results.
Hammonds district social items record Arbutus Sneary of Adrian spending a day with Beth Gilbert. Mrs. Robert Hammond hosted guests for several days with Lawrence Blum in Tecumseh. Chester Richard of Holloway joined Robt Hammond’s family for Sunday. John Stimpson and son visited E O Stimpson. Minnie Hammond’s group called on Ralph Hammond and Ella McMann. Walter Gordon's family visited in Dayton Ohio with Bruce Gordon and Robt Puterbaugh. Larry Gordon returned to Dayton after a month here.
A fragmentary poem reflects on a calm blue sky, drifting clouds, and a drift from inner doubt to returning indoors. The speaker contemplates weather, mood, and the act of looking outward then inward, ending with self doubtful contemplation.
A layered bake using white sauce and vegetables including potatoes, asparagus or broccoli, carrots and peas. Buttered casserole lined dish, pour sauce, cover with finely cut cheese and bake in a moderate oven for about 200 minutes.
Miss Audrey Schwarty spends the week with friends at Vineyard Lake. Master Rex Kanitz visits relatives Otis Karnitz at Cone. Logola Kanitz and Jennie Craig test Monday. Milan Ghrr Scouts attend Takoma Camp. A miscellaneous shower honors Mr and Mrs Glen Walther at LaVern Kramer home with gifts and a social evening.
In Washtenaw County Circuit Court a 1944 chancery case orders Alice McKenna to appear within three months or face judgment. Publication of summons runs Aug 10 to Sept 21 1944 in The Saline Observer. Attorney Leo N. Brown of Ypsilanti represents plaintiff. Luella M. Smith is clerk with Deputy Irene A. Seitz.
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