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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

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Candlelight Wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church

A candlelight wedding was held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday evening. Laura Anna Lambarth became Mrs Theodore Merle Stroup of Milan in a pink and white ceremony with music by Mildred Ernst and vocal performances by Norman Brasow’s cousin. The couple plans a northern Michigan wedding trip then residence near Milan while Stroup runs a gas station and Lambarth works at a medical office.

Trinity Lutheran Church Laura Anna Lambarth Chris. Lambarth Theodore Merle Stroup Milan William Stroup Mildred Ernst Norman Brassow Farmington H. L. Engel Clara Lambarth Johanna Hill Luella Loretta Lambarth Maid of Honor Indiana Harold Lambarth William Meyer Jean Joanne Doelker Jackson Mrs. Lambarth Willian Stroup Fred Wiedman Emma Wurster Lydia Dieterle Bertha Minnie Amanda Beck Jacob Anna Lambarth Ann Arbor Arthur Doelker Waldo. Philster Adrian Farming Ypsilanti State Hospital

Wed in Saline engagement announces Ernst Hall union

Miss Bonnie Jean Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Hall and Kenneth G Ernst son of Mr and Mrs George Ernst of Clinton were married Friday evening at St Pauls Evangelical parsonage Saline. Rev C H Witt bracht officiated. Attendants were Miss Wilma Ernst and Douglas Hall. A reception followed at the groom's parents home. The couple will reside on a farm northeast of Macon after a northern Michigan trip and Mr Ernst is employed by Ford Farms.

Tecumseh Herald Bonnie Jean Hall Russell Hall Kenneth G. Ernst George Ernst Clinton St. Paul's Evangelical Parsonage Saline C. H. Wittbracht Wilma Ernst Douglas Hall Michigan Macon Ernst Ford Farmis

Glasses Fit at Milan Hotel Office Saturday Sessions

Eye examinations and glasses fitting offered every Saturday from 2 30 to 9 30 PM at the Milan Hotel office. Dr Frank Gifford is the Toledo optometrist providing services.

Milan Frank Gifford Toledo

Schmid Food Store Opens New Front in Saline

The barrier in front of Schmid’s Food Store was removed on Friday revealing a handsome cream brick facade with the entrance at the north end. The Schmid family history in Saline spans generations from George Lindenschmidt to John George Schmid and now his grandsons, with a focus on home cured meats and fine foods.

Schmid George Lindenschmidt Schwalm Lindenschmidt John George Schmid Germany Saline Ann Arbor Layher

Townsend Plan Discussed At Rotary Meeting

At The Tavern meeting, George Millage of Ypsilanti presented talking movies showing the impact of labor saving machinery on employment over decades. He discussed the Townsend Recovery Plan, noting changes toward $50 monthly and a potential $200 monthly for those over 60, funded by taxes on high incomes, with a two percent levy. Guests Merritt Martin, William H. Barr, and Hugh Cooper attended.

Rotary Club George Millage Ypsilanti Townsend

Press House to Highlight Michigan Rural Papers at State Fair

A four room log building labeled Press House will be built at the Michigan State Fair near Detroit. It will showcase rural and small city newspapers across Michigan with a mammoth map marking names instead of cities. The exhibit aims to explain the importance of the rural press and will stand opposite the Coliseum in the fair grove.

Michigan Detroit Linwood W. Snow Grove

McCalla Infant Died. Funeral Held in Oakwood Cemetery

Robert Charles McCalla four days old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCalla, died last Wednesday night. Funeral services were held Thursday with Rev. C. H. Wittbracht officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

Robert Charles McCalla Frank McCalla C. H. Wittbracht Oakwood Cemetery

Swimmers Warned After Pool Water Contaminated

State Health Department reports upstream sewer pollution in the pool water. Health Officer J. B. Wallace prohibits use of the facility until cleaned and deemed safe.

State Department of Health J. B. Wallace

We sing praises of Mrs Guthardt and garden triumphs

A local column notes Mrs John Guthardt broke her left wrist yet remains active at the greenhouse and garden. Olga Lambarth shares apricots. Warren Merritt builds a soap box car near Merritt Martins. The Zepher project inspires neighbors as Miss Ruckman repairs a kitchen floor. The community recalls Civil War artifacts in G W Barr’s museum and reflects on Shiloh.

John Guthardt Olga Lambarth Merritt Martin Warren Kellys Miller Shiloh Mississippi Tennessee Blug Gray the Observer Lottie Wallace Laura Kaiser Clay State College Bobby Saline George Uphaus Fred Brenson

Fine Attractions Coming To Saline

The Saline Theatre starts tomorrow with The Mortal Storm starring Margaret Sullavan James Stewart Robert Young and Frank Morgan. A Waterloo Bridge adaptation starring Vivien Leigh Robert Taylor opens Sunday followed by Safari with Douglass Fairbanks Jr Madeline Carroll opening Wednesday. Barring mishaps a termite may live five years.

Margaret Sullavan James Stewart Robert Young Frank Morgan Phyllis Bottome Saline Theatre Waterloo Bridge Vivien Leigh Robert Taylor London Douglass Fairbanks, Jr Madeline Carroll

County Fair Opens Tuesday August 27 Washtenaw Event

The 21st annual Washtenaw County Fair runs Tuesday through Friday with pony races on opening day, horse and mule pullings, and nightly fireworks. Entries close today and the Administration building on the grounds handles fair business while the Merchants building stays open at night for booths. Premium divisions cover livestock, produce, crafts, clubs, and Smith Hughes exhibits, with a busy Midway of shows and rides planned.

Washtenaw County Administion Smith-Hughes Henry Leaeders Atzice

Camera Contest To Close August 28

Final day for entries in the second annual Michigan amateur camera contest sponsored by the Michigan Press Association is Wednesday August 28 Photos will be exhibited at the Michigan State Fair Winners share in 54 prizes totaling 300 Judges include Joe Kalec Detroit Free Press William Kuenzel Detroit News Philip T Rich Midland Daily News and George R Averill Birmingham Eccentric Complete awards include Class 1 Portraits First 59 blue ribbon Second 25 Third 10 and 15 merit awards 1 each Class 2 Pictorial First 50 blue ribbon Second 25 Class 8 Children and animals First 50 blue ribbon Second 25 Third 10 and 15 merit awards 1 each

Michigan Michigan Press Association Joe Kalec Detroit Free Press William Kuenzel The Detroit News Philip T. Rich Midland Daily News George R. Averill Birmingham Eccentric

Prominent Farm Woman Mrs Hart Dies in Saline

Arilla Carr Hart died Monday at Simpson Memorial Hospital after illness since June. Born February 17 1885 in Findlay Ohio she married W D Hart in 1910 and moved to Saline about 20 years ago. She held Methodist church and Woman's Club roles and is survived by husband two brothers a sister four nephews three nieces. Funeral at residence 10 50 am Thursday with Rev Lendrum. burial in Van Buren Ohio cemetery.

W. D. Hart Simpson Memorial Hospital Arilla Carr Hart Findlay Charles W Susan Margaret Carr Saline Methodist Church Woman's Club Hart Clarence Carr Mae Bowersox Ann Arbor Carl W. Carr, Jr Hollis Carr Waynard Dwight Carr Margaret Bowersox Lucille Vaneta Carr Lendrum van Buren Ohio

Local Hospital News Briefs from Saline Area

Saline General Hospital reports Mrs. Herman Boelter and infant daughter returned home Tuesday. Miss Judith Torrey of Saline Valley Farms had tonsils removed Thursday. Mrs. Florence Marble continues to improve. Mrs. Phillip Blum of Ann Arbor is a medical patient. Miss Phoebe Minzey is no worse.

Herman Boelter Judith Torrey Saline Valley Farms Florence Marble Phillip Blum Ann Arbor Phoebe Minzey

Card of Thanks From N J Simmons

I wish to thank the friends who so kindly remembered me while in the hospital and since my return home. Herrings seldom are seen in aquaria because their fragile scales rub off and death ensues. Once at each man's door they say knocks an opportunity. But we know that in this day liner ads bring them frequently.

N. J. Simmons

Observer Liner Classifieds Show Local Goods and Services

Classified ads for printing services radio repair poultry stock and livestock rewards lost item and auto sales list various vehicles from 1934 to 1937 models, home rentals, heating equipment insulation and theatre tickets plus farm machinery and welding services from local businesses. Includes contact numbers and prices.

Local Classifieds and Services Placed in Observer Office

A wide range of ads and notices appear including beauty services heating and sheet metal work animals for sale with Poland China pigs and cattle stocker feeder listings. Local businesses promote shampoo for dandruff home appliances water heaters and electrical fence demonstrations. Classified requests offer dead stock removal farm stock transport and telephones with addresses in Saline and Ann Arbor Michigan.

For Sale Farm Equipment and Goods by Herman Heininger

Various farm tractors including F 30 F 20 F 12 22 36 and 15 30 regular Farmalls two 10 20s one used John Deere corn binder two used mowers one 1 ton Chevrolet truck all re conditioned and in good shape Wanted notices for legal printing in estate settlements to appear in this newspaper Pr batr Judge to send notices to The Saline Observer Liners advertise with results.

Herman Heininger Pr Batr Saline Observer

Experimental roads of cotton and smart lubrication praise

Experimental roads of cotton are being laid in the southern states. The driver is described as fussy about lubrication and smart. The ad promotes scientific lubrication with fine quality lubricants for safer and more economical driving and notes customer loyalty.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Story Bank James Stewart and Margaret Sullivan Vivian Leigh Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Madeleine Carrol Safari Mila Cena Jack Happy Host Schmids Candelight Lutheran Church Schmid Food Store J. George Schmid, JR Rotary Robert C. MecCalla Observer Gener Minemasi Wolverine Parsons Clarence Crock Kelly Ann Arbor St Harris Andrew Hartman Morton Poultry Farm Avery Albert Graf Eastman Box Kodak City Park Tecumseh R. Frost Darling and Co Brooks Brothers Wiedman Auto Co Round Oak Company Burgh Heating & Insulating Company Kenwood Ave Helen's Beauty Shop R. G. Wahl Poland China Murray Sanders Dru. O Gibson Packard Bil Old Post Office Dependable Theron Schnierle Ann Adrian Tankage Company R. Maichele Mich Wosdick & Ford Lloyd E. Fairbanks Insurance Agency Sean Cole's Feed Store Pio Oak Beree Sno Jsp
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