Alber Purchases Springbrook Mill At Saline
Edward Alber buys Jacob L. Theurer stake and continues operation of the Springbrook mill south of Saline. The 1920 steel overshot wheel and past partnerships are noted as key changes in the plant history. Theurer releases ownership as Alber becomes sole owner with no immediate plans from Theurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springbrook Mills
Saline
Edward Alber
Jacob L. Theurer
Theurer
Alber
Herman
C. B. Peyter
Thearer
Painter pranks pigs with BAR B Q back graffiti
A lone man snuck into a pig pen on the eastern outskirts last week and painted red BAR-B-Q across the hogs’ backs. The animals woke to squeals as the owner, who runs a barbecue stand, faced an unusual advertising stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of Nod
Brotherhood of
Hogs
Renz Family Reunion Plans 1931 Lima Township Home
The Renz family reunion gathered Sunday at Henry Bredernitz home with 150 attending. Children played games while adults socialized. Members elected officers: President William Lindemann Vice President Henry Bredernitz Secretary Alma Steen Treasurer Alwin Burkhardt. An entertainment committee was formed with Mrs Albert Bredernitz Mrs William Lindemann Mrs Alwin Burkhardt and Mrs Oscar Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renz
Henry Bredernitz
Lewis Renz
Lima Township
William Lindemann
Alma Steen
Alwin Burkhardt
Albert Bredernitz
Oscar Weber
Probate notices printed in this newspaper
Wanted persons in the area who require legal printing for estate settlements should send notices to this paper. Rates are universal and the Probate Judge should be asked to forward notices here for publication.
Saline Merchants Plan Dollar Day Event
Saline merchants announce a Dollar Day sale on September 3 featuring real bargains not normally available for one dollar. The event aims to boost local shopping and showcase Saline stores with evening entertainment and movie screenings. Further program details will follow in The Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comae
Saline
the Observer
Grace Wheeler Bride In Pretty Garden Ceremony
Grace Pauline Wheeler wed Carlton J. Young in a garden ceremony at the Wheeler home. Andrew Kurth officiated. bridesmaids wore pink green and yellow. matron of honor in lavender. Guests from Ann Arbor Yale Midland and other nearby towns attended. The couple left for a northern Michigan motor trip after a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Wheeler
Grace Pauline Wheeler
Carlton J. Young
Scotts Lake
Michigan
Andrew Kurth
Ann Arbor
Lohengrin
Lloyd Fairbank
Hrma Thearer
Josephine
Harold Hilsinger
Midland
Oscar C. Wheeler, Jr
Midalnd
James H. McIntosh
Margorie
Annne Hilsinger
Paul Westerby
Young
Harry Gross
Emma Gross
Hilda Stierle
Neva Ostrander
Yale
H. E. Pine
Beatrice Ryan
Emma Sell
Muriel Gatchell
Fordson
F. R. Gross
Royal Oak
Carl B. Westerby
Birmingham
J. Young
J. C. Shaw Birthday Celebration in Nebraska
Isaac C. Shaw of Omaha celebrated his 92nd birthday on August 7 at his daughter’s home in Omaha. He weathered a 110 degree spell on July 31 and still enjoyed a birthday dinner with family. He received many letters and telegrams from across the country and spent time with old Saline friends during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac C. Shaw
Omaha
Nebraska
George W. Wood
Shaw
Olive Townsend
Anna Schairer
West Point
John Blanchard
Schairer
Homer Wood
Marion
Hillsdale
Michigan
William Arnold
Ann Arbor
Eva Schairer
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Village tax collection schedule announced by treasurer
Frank Camburn, the treasurer, states tax collection will occur in the afternoons and evenings of August 6, 16, 23, and 30. He will be at the Savings Bank on August 9 and 23 and at the Citizens Bank on August 16 and 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Dr. Henderson
Saline
Bargains On Nearly Every Page Of The Paper
Local shoppers are urged to skim the issue for daily bargains across sections. Signs of sales and special offers appear on multiple pages, drawing attention to reduced prices and limited-time deals throughout the edition.
Pomeranian Eludes Capture After Owner Absent in Iowa
A shy black Pomeranian roams marshland behind Herman Gross's property. The owner, widowed by an airline accident near Adrian, has offered five dollars for its return to her Iowa destination. Miss Cora Hull is involved, with a last-known address given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Gross
Iowa
Cora Hall
Adrian
Cora Hull
County Fair Preview Laments and Lively Pastimes
A folksy reminiscence invites readers to the county fair featuring beef-steers corn stalks windmills and a Jersey cow. The narrator celebrates daily races displays of fruit grain bread and schoolwork while recalling earlier mornings of hard work and traded chores.
School Building To Present Change In Appearance Soon
By week’s end observers will note a visible change at the new school building with interior work advancing ahead of schedule. Plastering on the second floor nears completion, first floor plastering has begun, roofing progresses, gym roof insulation is done, concrete bleachers and floor to be poured, masonry largely finished, and upstairs floors poured. Equipment contracts mostly let. few tables and shades remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A .Kalder
Mr. Kalder
Board of Education
Night Vigil as Law Breakers Face Local Justice
Justice of the peace Andrew J. Warren kept a one night watch as law breakers crowded in town on Wednesday night. Lt. William A. Jackson and Fred Jahr stopped three trucks for missing utilities commission licenses and entries were brought to the local court. Jackson and Jahr collected 135 in fines while one offender posted a bond to await a later hearing. None could afford bond and remained until financial help arrived from their employers. A Detroit man C. L. Green won a judgment of 47 dollars and costs against Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Springer in a linked suit. Four lawsuits are pending and scheduled for soon. A pearl weighing 15 grains, blue button variety, found by Forest Meyers of Saranac in Grand River claimed the year’s best so far and sold for 65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Warren
William A. Jackson
Public Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Jackson
Fred Jahr
C. L. Green
Detroit
Alfred Springer
Green
Saranac
Grand River
Forest Meyers
Lucky Finder
For Sale Classified Items and Notices in Saline Observer
A mix of sale ads and notices list items for sale including scales bulbs and furniture, rentals, real estate, farm equipment, and services. Entries mention Edw J Muir Wiedman Auto Co Parsons & Dodge H Gross & Sons and local addresses and phone numbers in Saline Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Westphal
Wasatenaw and
Lenawee Counies
Saline
Saline Mercantile Co
William Martin
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Saline Savings Bank
Martin Fuols
DIXIE
Pixie Distributors
Dixie Station
Usk Dixie
Stabbler Oil Company
Nieman & Ehlenberg
Carl’s Place
East Michigan Avenue
Blue Sunoco
Sunoco
Springbrook Mill
Salne
Grace Wheeler
J. C. Shaw
Old Saline
Mr. Shaw
Mercury
Frank Camburn
Pomeranian
the County Fair
C. F. Wadsworth
Albert Smith
Bay View
Petersburg
Observer
J. Muir
D. B. Mattison
Wiedman Auto Co
Parsons & Dodge
McCormick-Deering
Kinker
Wolverine
Kelvinator
H. Gross & Sons
A. Schmid
Virgil Mood
Pocahontas
Dietilxer’s
Saline Mercantile Company
Star Leader
Gross & Sons
T. Love
Phobe
Wiedman Auto Company
Pauline Rogers
West McKay Street
Goodyear
Goodrich
Geo. W. Cook and Son
Geneva
Uphaus & Schroen
Saline Mercantile Ca
Thomas
Numberger
Washenaw
Monroe
Lenawee
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