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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
1
Fire destroyed the Schittenhelm home in York on Monday evening after a neighbor saw flames from the roof. Saline firefighters saved most furniture and cellar food while the family rushed back from Milan. The Ishi Kelsey homestead had historic ties, and the loss is partially covered by insurance.
The Saline Woman's Club adopts a resolution praising Henry Ford's restoration of Schuyler Mills on the Saline River. They note job creation, improved grounds, the rebuilt dam, cleared sites now part of Ford Lake, and a park with a wading pool for children. A copy goes to Mr. Ford, the Saline Observer, and minutes.
A large turnout attended the Legion feather party last week as thirty turkeys were awarded along with ducks and chickens. The annual event grows in popularity attracting bigger crowds each year.
Coach Don Rock and his squad with Supt. Clay attended a Men's Union banquet in Ann Arbor on Tuesday night. Guests included famed names Mickey Cochrane Dutch Clark and Fielding Yost along with Harry Kipke and other sports figures, making a memorable event for the team.
Sealeine High School presents a three act comedy Enter Mr. Patricia in the auditorium on December 9 and 10. Admission is 15 and 26 cents with reserved seats available.
Mrs FE A Clark leads a house to house Red Cross canvass hindered by icy walks. The article highlights national relief power, with funds split to national, county, and Saline locality. It notes past milk aid, $37.76 last year, and current year totals: $20 in, $56 last year. Membership urged at local banks and through banks.
Public auction on December 4 1937 at 1 00 p m on the C R Wright farm Saline Ann Arbor Road corner Pleasant Lake Road five miles south of Ann Arbor four miles north of Saline horses two geldings Jersey cow and heifer cattle and a large line of farm machinery including McCormick Deering tractor cultivator mower hay loader grain drill and many implements in first class condition grain potatoes straw and seed oats offered for cash terms. Clark Wright proprietor Harry Cole Mae Finnel clerks Jim Finnel auctioneer.
A year’s subscription to The La Jine Observer offers a weekly 52 issue visit for $1.50. Orders placed now earn credit to January 1, 1939. Also mentions Billy Sunday claiming 7 487 converts in one day in New York City.
Mr and Mrs Don Burkhart and Mr and Mrs Carl Moehn attended the American Legion mid winter conference in Saginaw. The event featured separate Legion and Auxiliary sessions, a joint banquet, and a military ball. Mrs Malcolm Douglass of Seattle spoke as national Auxiliary president, highlighting Americanization and welfare programs.
The Washtenaw County Soil Conservation Committee sets town meeting dates for farmer elections. Saline township Polar Bear Casino Friday Dec 3. Freedom town hall Friday Dec 9. Pittsfield town hall Tuesday Dec 7. York Mooreville school Thursday Dec 9. Committee members will oversee goals and farm program reporting alongside education using illustrations.
Saline General Hospital reports Lucile Schmid improving and able to sit up daily. James Lewis shows better condition. Harold Locks recovering from appendectomy. Kate Bartlett in very good general condition and staying at the hospital. Leonard Clark operated Friday for ruptured appendix and is in serious condition. Raymond Neithammer had an appendectomy Tuesday and is doing well. Reuben Guenther had tonsils removed Friday and returned home Saturday.
Harold Sage suffered a deep leg wound while working on a car at Wiedman garage. The accident occurred Saturday when a mechanism slipped and struck his leg. He has been staying with Lloyd Fairbanks since his mother’s summer death and is convalescing with many friends wishing him a speedy recovery.
Russell Waters seeks to rent about 100 acres near Saline for farming. New fall sweaters priced from 1 to 5 dollars at Parsons. For sale brown cloth coat with fur collar size 16 call 225.
1934 CHEVROLET SEDAN offers smooth riding knee action and Mohair upholstery. Low price at COOK MOTOR SALES, authorized Chevrolet dealers.
Local dealers list a range of heating products including Hot water type Deluxe 11 50 and Super Deluxe 16 50. Defrosters 5 75 and 7 45. GM antifreeze priced at 25 cents per quart. Authorized Chevrolet.
Reward offered for removal of farm animals with prompt service and high payouts. Contact Central Dead Stock Co in Smatt via phone number 2 2244 in Ann Arbor.
Used farm equipment advertisement lists a used Farmall with a new tractor guarantee, several 10 to 20 series tractors, two F-12 tractors in near new condition with cultivators, and two horses aged four and three years. Contact Hermen Heininger at phone 33.
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