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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
2
Saline Observer imprint lists editorial staff and Michigan Press Service involvement. Subscription prices appear as $2.50 yearly within Michigan and $3.00 out of state with single copy at five cents.
Lois Teachout works in Ypsilanti staying with Levi Teachout. Elizabeth Dicks had tonsils removed last Monday. Bruce Arend's arm cast has been removed and he can carry it in a sling. Murry Sanders of Central York reports a valuable sow died after contact with a homemade electric fence. the sow was a purebred Spotted.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Korte and family of Dearborn were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Chris Korte. Thomas Shurtz and Grove Winkle enjoyed a fishing trip in northern Michigan. Mr and Mrs Francis Lockwood of Plymouth moved into the A J Warren home they recently purchased.
Twenty years ago David Shaffer hosted a barn raising on Tuesday afternoon. Lauren Bersuder of Bridgewater broke his arm after falling from a fence last Thursday. Albert Heininger and family enjoyed a basket picnic at Belle Isle with Detroit friends on August 3. Walter Armbruster's cow was killed by a freight train Saturday night. Kenneth Heininger joined his uncle Ed Heininger at the Detroit stockyards on Monday. Albert and Alberta Ernst celebrated their twelfth birthday with a party on Friday. nineteen children attended for games and supper. Mrs. Mary Lewis, abroad for the past year, visits the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hammond.
Fifty years ago J Sturm heads to Lake City lumber woods while Morris Leonard tries motorman work on the electric line. Mrs J McKinnon buys S T Fairbanks millinery stock. H Carnen loses old horse Daisy. Sela Fitzgerald rents Warner house barn to host a public feed barn. Saline defeats Milan 7 to 5 in Monday’s basketball game. Bernard and Lutz are home battery. K B Simmons and wife away for a few weeks.
Utica is renowned for its textile sector dating to woolen mills founded in 1847. It ranks among the nation’s foremost centers for knit goods and cotton cloth production.
This notice urges keeping all machinery and hand tools well maintained. It warns accidents rise when equipment is not in good condition and advises against makeshift repairs and neglect of lubrication.
American sailors voiced strong opposition to a proposed new enlisted uniform arguing it lacks tradition and practicality. Sailors from ships including the Columbus Peregrine and John Weeks criticized roomier pockets and civilian styling, with quotes from D R Feria Bobby J Davis and others.
A columnist explains f numbers as lens speed measures and offers practical use tips. For overcast, average, and bright sun conditions, use f 8 f 11 and f 16 respectively to control light on film and improve casual snap shooting.
The Duke of Norfolk auctions a large Arundel estate including eight Georgian houses and various businesses and offices due to heavy taxation. Newland Tompkins Naylor notes the sale follows four prior disposals since 1947 and says the duke cannot afford to live under the present tax pressure.
In San Francisco Jeff Davis known as the King of the Hoboes says his credentials are gone after a theft. He claims about 350 honorary cards photographs and a railroad spike were in a light leather briefcase that disappeared during a meal. He asks for the return of the papers to maintain his long reign’s memory.
Workmen clearing land at Grandview cemetery in the Johnstown district found a gold engraved pocket watch once owned by George Warner. Given in 1892 by his father, the watch was lost years later after Warner moved to Los Angeles and died in 1937. His sons Clarence and Frank were told it would turn up someday.
Sealed proposals for grading drainage and 22 ft aggregate pavement on US-112 to M-17 in Ypsilanti Township Washtenaw County will be opened August 17 1950 at 11:00 am EST. Bids require prequalification 1950 and a $1500 bid bond. Completion December 1 1950. Charles M Ziegler State Highway Commissioner.
Local Saline newspaper feature shows how want ads helped families gain funds similar to Grandpa’s earnings. Readers learn practical tips for crafting notices that attract buyers and raise cash.
Federated Church in area announces 10 a.m. divine worship with theme Spiritual Power and adult choir. Nursery provided. Church school at 11:15. August 16 choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. August 17 picnic at city park. August 23 Friendship class picnic. August 26 women's class picnic and corn roast.
E F Lawrenz pastor at 5 miles west of Saline on US 112 announces worship Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday school follows at 11 10 a.m. Senior choir practice Friday at 8 p.m. Junior choir practice Saturday at 11 a.m.
St Pauls Church Evan gelical and Reformed led by Pastor Alvin Siems en offers morning worship at 10 o'clock and church school at 11 15 with vacation Sundays noted.
Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church led by Pastor T. W. Menzel holds a 10 a.m. worship service followed by an 11 a.m. Sunday school. Bethel Church and Schneider Reads listed among church activities.
York Baptist Church at Stony Creek and Platt Roads with Pastor Edgar Sweetland leads the morning worship.
Trinity Lutheran Ot at 10 a m divine service and 11 a m Sunday school. U P S meets Thursday evening for its annual business meeting. Tecumseh marks its annual Mission Festival next Sunday. Methodist Church Rev Feuell leads divine worship at 10 a m with guest speaker Mrs Florence Teed of Ann Arbor and church school at 11 a m.
Vegetable growers will use a new insecticide methoxychlor for the first time this year. It is a relative of DDT but far less poisonous and does not injure foliage or stunt plant growth.
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