Miss Evelyn Ernst Joins The Saline Observer Staff
Miss Evelyn Ernst of North Ann Arbor street joins The Saline Observer staff taking over duties from Ruth Rose. The paper publishes four publications including The Saline Observer and The Britton Observer and two magazines The Swapper's Friend and The Pet Stock Journal. Ernest G. Girbach of Saline earns a service sweater as one of Michigan State freshmen football players, a sign of future varsity potential under Coach John Kobs and director Ralph H. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Ernst
Ann Arbor Street
Miss Ernst
Ruth Rose
Saline Observer
Britton
Ernest G. Girbach
Saline
Michigan State
Ralph H. Young
John Kobs
Jim Crowley
State
Kobs
Girhach
Mrs Lillian Erskine Dies in Caro Hospital
Mrs Lillian Erskine 25 died Saturday evening in a Caro hospital after living in the area since leaving Saline four months ago. Born December 10 1906 in Detroit she married Charles H Erskine July 19 1930. Survived by husband mother and several siblings. funeral was held Tuesday at 1 30 at the Melon residence and burial in Glenwood cemetery Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Erskine
Caro
Saline
Walter
Peter Zink
Detroit
Melon
Glenwood
Wayne
Saline Woman's Club Meets with Home Economics Program
The Saline Woman's Club held a December 1 meeting at Mrs. R. W. Evying’s home with a business session followed by a home economics program. Papers covered housing and equipment, beautifying the home garden, furniture, foods, clothing and textiles, entertaining, and the soul of the home. Next, the annual Christmas party is planned for December 15 at Mrs. Will Hart’s home. Performances featured Miss Katherine Briggs and Miss Mills with piano accompaniment. The Music Study Club of Mrs. Lucia D. Simons met in Ypsilanti with Mrs. G. T. Alexander and Miss Max Schrosa performing songs and piano solos by several Saline residents.
Public W C T U Meeting Slated at Methodist Church
Not for Self, But for Humanity The W C T U will hold a public meeting Thursday afternoon December 17 in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock County and district officers will be present and special music will be provided All are urged to attend.
Forbes P T A Debates Unity of County Schools
The Forbes P T A held its November meeting on November 25 with Mr and Mrs Tom Zahn. After business a debate chaired by Miss Julia Gordon weighed Unity of County Schools. Judges Miss Daisy Gleason Dorothy Gordon and Mildred Hamlin ruled for the negative. 45 members attended. supper followed. next meeting is December 25 at the school house for a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes P. T. A
Tom Zahn
Julia Gordon
Daisy Gleason
Dorothy Gordon
Mildred Hamlin
Ernest Gleason
Clarke Gordon
Roscoe Cammet
Alber Gall
City to test fire siren with noon blasts on Saturdays
Beginning Saturday December 12 and each following Saturday the fire siren will be Braven one blast at noon for a test. For the country it will be blown six blasts and for a city fire 12 blasts by order of the Council.
Saline Union School Christmas Program 53 Years Ago Reprint
Abbie Woods sends a reprint of a Christmas program from Saline Union School dated about 53 years prior. The soloists and cast include Anna Wood Jessie Lawrence George Burkhart Edldie Isbell Miss Anna Webb Bertie Hammond Bert Aldrich Minnie Burkhart Josie Heller Neff Webb and Ransome. The program features songs, scenes, a farce A Family Strike and a debate on government liberty.
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Saline Union School
George Burkhart
Abbie Woods
Fairview
Oklo
Our Father
Anna Wood
Maple
Edldie Isbell
Jerry
Squire
Randsome Rouse
Maria
Jessie Lawrence
Anna Webb
Hugh Townsend
Charles Parsons
Fannie Lashier
Minnie Burkhart
Mauro
Sole Miller
Bertie Hamonds
Bert Aldrich
Valentines
Minnie Jones
the Sands
O’dee
Josie Heller
Whang Doodles Jrs
Blitzen
Abbie Wood
Julia
Wilks
Ransome
Rouse
Mary
Mary Davenport
Messiah Performance Set for December 13 at Hill Auditorium
The annual Christmas performance of Handel's Messiah will be held at Hill Auditorium on Sunday afternoon December 13 at 4 15 o clock. Earl V Moore conductor leads 3850 members of the University Choral Union and 88 members of the School of Music Symphony Orchestra. Previous years have seen strong audience attendance with every seat filled.
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Hill Auditorium
Earl V. Moore
University Choral Union
The
Choral Union
School of Music Symphony Orchestra
William Carr Receives Michigan Freshman Numerals
William Carr son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Carr was awarded numerals for outstanding performance on the University of Michigan freshman football squad. He is the first Saline boy honored in this way and earned six letters in high school four in football and two in basketball. He may join the universitys first team next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High
U. of M
William Carr
Clarence Carr
University of Michigan
Bill
Saline
Rotarians Plan Christmas Decorations and Seals Drive
Rotarians outlined plans for municipal Christmas decorations with Henry Schroen named to lead the decorating committee. Merchants and residents were asked to volunteer, following last year’s successful system, and contribute to the Christmas seals drive, with options to return unused seals. The meeting at The Tavern included Jim Ottoway, district governor, meeting with local committees.
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Rotary Club
Henry Schroen
Schroen
Henne
Sini Henne
Rotary
Jim Ottoway
Ottoway
Two Teams Tie For Lead In Saline Bowling League
Four teams opened the Saline Bowling League season with three game matches. Wittbracht Gruenwald Plaus Fitzgerald and J. Gross won two of three from Fairbanks Burkhardt Gillen and Parks. B Gillen Fosdick C Gillen E Schmid and Burkhardt lost two to Tanner Wedemeyer Lawrence Steiner and Alber. A schedule will be drawn up and a scoring system chosen to track weekly wins losses and averages.
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Saline
Wittbracht
Gruenwald
Plaus
Fitzgerald
J. Gross
Fairbanks
Burkhardt
Gillen
Parks
B. Gillen
Fosdick
C. Gillen
E. Schmid
Tanner
Wedemeyer
Lawrence Stiener
Alber
Gammies
Around the Curve and the Corner of Prosperity
The Northfield Record notes a friend's view that prosperity is a curve not a corner. Success is gradual, and someday business will improve with everyone working and progress continuing beyond today.
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Northfield Record
Classified Highlights from The Observer Liner
Classified ads showing per line rates for first insertion and subsequent insertions. Listings include apartment for rent by B. J. Boettger, wood for sale by Geo. W. Cook and Son, Volz’s Christmas trees, tire specials with a new drop at West Side Garage, and a candy assortment sale with prices. Mac Diarmids at 719 No. University, Ann Arbor, open Sundays and evenings.
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No. University
Ann Arbor
Candy and China Novelties Store Ad in Ann Arbor
Local ad promotes candy and china novelties, table and tree trimmings, metal reindeer and polar bears, tiny dolls and party favors for all occasions. Visit MacDiamond's at 719 No University in Ann Arbor for full stock Sundays and evenings.
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Pope
MacDiamond’s
No. University
Ann Arbor
Saline Independents Host Wayne at 8 PM Saturday
High School basketball game set for Saturday night in the gymnasium between Saline Independents and Wayne with admission 10 and 25 cents. The contest begins at 8 o’clock and highlights a local showdown.
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Wayne
High School
Saline Independents
Tax Notice for Pittsfield from Treasurer Freeman
Tax collection notice from Floyd Freeman treasurer announcing location at Milan Road Platt and schedule in December for Pittsfield residents to receive tax details and payment information.
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Pittsfield
Milan
Platt
Floyd’ Freeman
Ann Arbor
For Sale Local Auto Trades and Farm Lots
Numerous classified items list autos from Wiedman Auto Co Saline Mich including a 1937 Essex and Model A Ford Coupe with down payments and easy terms. Also sows and pigs near Macon, cattle pricing by Hayden Bean Elevator Tecumseh Mich, coal and coke dealers, and a Saline house lot for sale at 309 N Ann Arbor St. References to gas station promos and radio giveaway.
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Wiedman Auto Company
Saline, Mich
Wiedman Auto Co
Ann Arbor St
Saline
Tire vulcanizer offered for tire repair at West Side Garage
An electrically operated vulcanizer is advertised for repairing tires. West Side Garage urges customers to fix worn tires promptly to ensure safe driving.
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West Side Garage
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Chris. Volz
Fitch Sales Corp
Gils
Stabbler Oil Company
J. G. Tubaugh
Maurice Henderson
Barmenty
Detroit Edison. Co
Ernest Girbach
M.S. C
Thiere
Saline Woman’s Club
Union School
Les Colombes
Messageres
Neff
Webb
School of Music Symphony Orchestra and Choral Union Will
Richard Clark
Dietiker’s
Joe Schmid
Saline Mercantile Company
Edna Gross
W. L. Rundel
Chevrolet
Emil Milkey
Thomas Love
Wiedman, Auto Co
Saline Mercantile Co
Waptha
Aarmbruster’s
the Observer
B. J. Boettger
Geo. W. Cook and Son
Volz
Gé ‘Roing
Sal
Charles Jones
Macon
Clinton Rid
Ford
Coke
J. Muir
Willington
Hayden
Tecumseh, Mich
George Schumacher
Herman Gail
Alvin Clintz
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