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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1940

Page

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History of Hubert A Bearss Superintendent Career

Hubert A. Bearss born in Shelby Michigan rose from rural schooling to military service then education. He earned degrees from Michigan State Normal College and University of Michigan and led Napoleon schools expanding enrollment and territory while earning wide community support and endorsements from educational leaders.

Hubert A. Bearss Shelby Michigan Ferris Institute Big Rapids Elsworth Mr. Bearss 50Th U. S. Infantry Presiden Wilson Me. Bearss Michigan State Normal College Ypsilanti Chicago University of Michigan Berzonia Napoleon Band Bearss Beulah- Benzonia Napoleon Civic Auditorium Tillie Craig Minnie Nichols Band Mothers Eva Carpenter Methodist Church Jackson County Michigan Educational Association Jackson County Fair Association American Legion Saline Public Schools

Saline Theatre Presents Week of Drama Music and Comedy

Three fine pictures fill Saline Theatre this week with drama music and comedy. Tomorrow night Florian stars Robert Young and Helen Gilbert in a horse rising tale set in Austria during the Hapsburg era. Sunday through Tuesday As I Had My Way features Bing Crosby and Gloria Jean with new songs. Wednesday and Thursday Merchants Night offers Those Were the Days with William Holden and Bonita Granville, an old time college play.

Saline Theatre Florian Robert Young Helen Gilbert Hapsburg Austria Bing Crosby Gloria Jean Bing Gloria William Holden Bonita Granville

Card of Thanks From Hart and Bowersox Families

The Hart and Bowersox families thank friends for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and sister. They acknowledge the floral offerings and Rev. Lendrum for comforting words.

Lendrum W. D. Hart May Bowersox Clarence Carr Cc. W. Carr

Pool Closed As Health Dept Reports Sewage Contamination

The State Department of Health reports the pool water is polluted with upstream sewage. The water is unsafe and use of the pool is prohibited by Health Officer J. B. Wallace.

State Department of Health J. B. Wallace

Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted At Milan Hotel Office

Saturday hours 2 30 to 9 30 P M offer eye exams and glasses fitting at the Milan Hotel office. See Dr Frank Gifford Toledo Optometrist provided for local eye care.

Milan Frank Gifford Toledo L. O. Gibson Packard Ann Arbor

Fred Hack Home in Lodi Township Described

The article notes the Pred Hack place north of town, recognized by readers as the Hack home. Built to replace the old structure on the farm, Mr Hack is described as a large landowner who has purchased additional land.

Fred Hack Lodi Township Hack Schweitzer Festus Wellows

Pleasant Summer Vignettes and Community Notes

A collage of local life features Mrs. Hugh Reveling and daughter on a screened balcony, neighborhood scenes along Michigan Avenue, and remarks on longtime residents. Highlights include tomato lore from Washtenaw County, local theater popcorn buzz, garden boasts, and town improvements like South Lewis Street paving and Ford gardens.

Hugh Reveling George Barr John George Schmid Fred Schaible Saline Ann Arbor Street Hla Henne Michigan Avenue George Uphaus Little Pete Hiver America Saline Theatre Eiveryone Will Austin Washtenay County Roy Dechert Observer Bernard Lewis Chauncey Robbins Morry Adrian Julia Gordon Lewis Street Ford Lockwood

Funeral Home Lights Warm Night Scene

A funeral home glows with a warm soft light cutting through a cool chilly night, offering a quiet beacon of comfort and solace in the darkness. The scene emphasizes gentle illumination and a serene atmosphere surrounding the building.

Entertainment Abounds At Washtenaw County Fair

The Washtenaw Fair runs daily with free midway acts and daily clown Slim Angevince and diver Bessie Hollis. Old autos from 1921 or earlier race today and tomorrow. Michigan state exhibit explains gas tax refunds totaling 1 479 000 dollars. Fireworks, rides, revues, and farm, commercial, and school displays draw farmers and city residents alike through Friday night.

Michigan Department of State Bessie Hollis Slim Angevince

Rotary Talk on The Poor Indian Persists in Michigan

The Rotary Club featured Prof. Vernon Kinietz of the University of Michigan discussing American Indian history from earliest tribes Ottawa Chippewa and Potawatomi to mixed bloods in Michigan today. He noted Iroquois and Sioux movements and described a Upper Peninsula tribe practicing grave house customs and using English words, though not understanding the language. Several Rotarians attended, including Ben Vander Belt, Anthony Matulio, and Harold Randall.

Rotary Club Sam Lambarth Fred Haller Vernon Kinietz U. of M Michigan Upper Peninsula Kinietz Ben ‘Vander Belt Ypsilanti Anthony Matulio Plymouth Harold Randall Colwater

The Lord's Prayer by Miss Landwehr

Saline author Miss Hsther Landwehr is praised for The Lord's Prayer published by Zondarvan Publishing of Grand Rapids. The 12 chapter work urges thoughtful reading to grasp the prayer's meaning and sincere application, with Landwehr noted for community service and church involvement. It can be purchased from Miss Landwehr or Wheeler's drug store.

Salme Hsther Landwehr Zondarvan Publishing Hase Grand Rapids Landwehrs Saline

Insurance Leaders Meet to Improve Public Service

Detroit hosts hundreds of agents from the State Association and local groups September 5 and 6 at the Book Cadillac hotel. The gathering aims to strengthen the insurance field and protect the public from unscrupulous practices and noncompliant companies in the past year.

America Cadillac Detroit State Association of Insurance Agents Detroit Association of Insurance Agents Justice of the Peace

Gladiolus Festival Opens In Ovid For 150 Acres Blooming

Ovid hosts its second annual Gladiolus Festival and Flower Show starting Saturday August 31 for three days. The display features 150 acres of gladioli in full bloom, drawing thousands last year. Fields are open to free inspection with daily programs and a fireworks finish on September 2.

Michigan

Wishful Thanks to Friends for Kind Support

A message of appreciation expresses gratitude to friends who sent cards gifts calls and visits during a long absence from Arthur H Heininger. The note thanks everyone for their thoughtful gestures and support.

Thank You Note From Mrs. Leo Westphal

Mrs. Leo Westphal expresses gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for the cards candy fruit flowers and remembrances sent during her recent hospital illness.

Leo Westphal

Observer Liner Classified Ads Highlight Local Sales

Local ads list various sales and services including work shoes at Parsons, Baby bed, Nisco spreader, White Leghorn pullets, purebred stock hogs, tractor demonstrations, and farm equipment repairs. Multiple small notes reference Saline and Manchester Michigan listings with contact details and prices.

Used Car Bargains From Wiedman Auto Co Saline

Cars listed include a 1933 Chevrolet four door for 95, a 1985 Ford four door with radio for 175, a 1937 Chevrolet Master four door for 345, and a 1937 Plymouth Deluxe Coupe for 375. About 20 other vehicles available at equal savings. Wiedman Auto Co Saline.

Wiedman Auto Co Saline

Capitol Rock Wool Insulation Offer With Free Dinner Set

Burgh Heating & Insulating Company promotes Capitol Rock Wool insulation with a 56 million dollar backing. It boasts easy terms and a free 32 piece dinner ware set with each insulation order, inviting free no obligation estimates at 210 Kenwood Ave Ann Arbor.

Capitol Rock Capitol Rock Wool Company Burgh Heating & Insulating Company Kenwood Ave Ann Arbor Capitol

For Sale Farm Machinery and Truck Listing

For sale: multiple tractors including F-3, F-20, F-12 22 36 and 15 30 models all reconditioned, two regular Farmalls, two 10-20s, one used John Deere and one McCormick corn binder, two used mowers, a 114 ton Chevrolet truck. Herman Heininger contact 33. Wanted: people with legal printing needs for estate settlements to send notices to The Saline Observer via Prob a Judge.

McCormick Herman Heininger Audi l

Hi-Speed gas ad touts fuel efficiency and smooth motor

Trafic experts say motorists speed home from work more than to work. Drivers are urged to drive carefully to burn less fuel. Fosdick & FordHi-Speed stalls Michigan at Harris Phone 44 inside lubrication car wash.

Trafic Fosdick Ford Michigan Harris

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Cnusura Bing Crosby and Jane Schmid Schimids Hubert Bearss Crosby Rotary Vernon Nimetz Miss Landwehr Ovid Arthur H. Heininger Wolverine Parsons Clarence Cook Auctignee Observer Office Parsons’ Adv Svee Kelly Ann Arbor St N. Harris Andrew Hartman Snyder Saline- Macon Road Baby Wiedman Atito, Co Morton Poultry Farm Julius Haeussler Manchester Mich Avery Albert Graf R. Frost Darling and Co Theron Schnierle Brooks Brothers Saline Observer Office R. Braun Bemis Road Martin Shaible East Michigan Avenue Herman Xohler Rid Clinton Rk. G. Wahl iSaline Adrian Tankage Company Elmer Steele Gulf Service W. Mich. Ave R. Meichele Witlock Give Horth Americe Lloyd E. Fairbanks Insurance Agency Cole's Feed Store Reete Timothy and Alfalfa Seed
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