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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
1
Mr. Kessel plans a front renovation making windows 18 feet deeper than before. Miss Selling of Schiller's Millinery enjoys a two week vacation. Mrs. Scott of the Kay Jay Shop takes a week off with her sister managing in her absence. Sally Sheer Shop reports 15 inch silk hose stolen last Friday. Mrs. Crippen and Miss Strong return from a week at Chicago style center.
In a wartime exchange, West Wickham England Rotarian G A Webb replies to Saline Michigan secretary Alwin R. Burkhardt. Webb notes reduced local membership, wartime bombings, and underground shelters, expressing gratitude for American support and hope for postwar peace while promising updates within censorship limits.
The National Farm Youth Foundation sponsored by Henry Ford now extends educational opportunities to farm girls. Eligible are women 17 to 26 living or working on American farms, selected by school and community leaders, with merit. Applications via Wiedman Auto Co. local area. Scholarships include $1000 for each of 29 county areas and $500 second prizes, plus contests with $200 to $25 prizes.
A. C. Lange offers homes for purchase or investment in Saline Ypsilanti Ann Arbor and Milan with building sites farms and other listings. He has lived in Saline since 1920 and represents H. O. L. C. Properties for real estate and general insurance.
Glasses fitted after eye checks with Dr. Frank Gifford at the Milan Hotel office each Saturday from 2 38 to 9 30 P M. Gptemetrist.
Four generations attended the Culver reunion led by Grover Culver of Milan age 93 with Willis, grandson German Culver of Adrian and his son German Jr. The piece moves through local happenings from road work and airport buzz to police friendlier image for children, boat rides with Mrs. Hinderer, and fair memories. It ends with canning season, labor day approaching and a Mount Wilson trip update from Mrs. Bert Gillen.
Mrs. Mary Cornish widow of Wilbur Cornish died at her home Monday after a brief illness. Born in Milan on July 12, 1874 she lived in Saline the last decade after ten years in Saline township. She belonged to St. Pauls Church and funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM with Rev Wittbracht officiating. Survived by brothers Albert and Henry Koster of Dundee and William Koster of Petersburg. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Saline.
Residents welcome a renovated pool in Saline Park thanks to city action and Henry Ford. Water drained, pool scraped, gravel added, and enlargement underway. Ford offers well water for heating and continuous testing to ensure sanitary swimming facilities.
The author extols Michigan as a premier tourist state with plenty of lodges roadside parks and free campsites. They highlight beaches on Lake Michigan Grand Haven Muskegon Ludington Manistee Cooley bridge at Manistee Straits of Mackinaw ferry Soo Jacks at Sault Ste Marie and notable sites like Tahquamenon Falls Pictured Rocks and Porcupine Mountains. Wildlife including deer porcupine and cranes are noted.
John Finkbeiner aged 55 died Friday night at his home seven miles west of Saline on US-112 after years of poor health. He is survived by his wife Clara a daughter Mrs Donald O Hara Clinton two sons Milton at Camp Livingston La and Orville at home three brothers Sebastian George and Gottlieb all of Saline two sisters Mrs Gottlieb Bauknecht Saline and Mrs Roy Fischer Ann Arbor and two grandchildren. Private funeral services were held at his residence and St Pauls church with Rev C H Wittbracht officiating. Interment Benton cemetery
City council met in the council chamber with Mayor Gross presiding. Roll called. members Lambarth Schroen Cole Haarer present. Minutes read and approved. Bills totaling 4113.70 ordered paid. The session adjourned subject to the mayor's call. Lottie Wallace Clerk. Alwin Gross Mayor.
Weekly merchants nights draw larger crowds each week with band concerts and attractions. Last week nearly 2000 attendees enjoyed a program by Don Waters and Bonnie Bearss. The band, guest conductor Benner, rehearsals, and prize winners are noted as events and future performances at Washtenaw County Fair and Michigan State Fair. The Mercury Rangers presented a special entertainment by Wiedman Auto Co. ensemble.
Rev. Fred Lendrum spoke at The Tavern urging Rotary members to read The Rotarian. He noted many members do not read the publication and highlighted its global club news and photographs. Alfred Schmid, home on furlough from Camp Custer, spoke of army life and maneuvers ahead.
The agricultural engineering department approves the principal safe tractor operation rules from the National Farm Equipment Institute safety committee. The rules aim to prevent tractor accidents and cover gear use neutral settings, clutch handling, hill starts, and emergency braking. They emphasize riding on the seat and braking both wheels simultaneously, listing 17 causes of accidents.
Classified notices show sales of cider vinegar and ganders, two heifers due to calve, sows with pigs, an electric stove, water softener, and a two room rental. Listings include Frank Hollis phone 183-22, F B Wilson 411 W Forest Ypsilanti, and Thomas Shurtz. Also eye exams by Dr O Gibson at Packard Hill Ann Arbor.
For Sale Davenport bed and 10 room house options with rental potential. Wanted dead and useless stock including horses, cows. See Burkhams new gift wrap policy. Ann Arbor floor coverings Rouser Outfitting Co. offerings. Saline baked goods and Milan pastry shop promotions. Morton Poultry Farm feeds and free pullet concentrate. Brooks Brothers auto parts repair and welding. Read The Observer weekend grocery specials for Saline stores.
At Washtenaw County Fair Herman Heininger showcases a full line of Ford Hydraulic Controlled Tractor implements including a 2 plow model for 660 dollars. Listings include used McCormick gear drives and multiple tractors and horse. Also a notice inviting local legal and estate notices to appear in The Saline Observer.
It is here The much talked about Ford six cylinder Now on display in our show room Come in see it drive it and you will buy it Wiedman Auto Co Highest prices paid for prompt service including Sundays call 484 Adrian Mich Adrian Tenkrge Co.
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