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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
5
A long column lists visits and travels among residents of Ypsilanti and vicinity. Social events include bridge, sewing clubs, potlucks, and holiday plans. Obituaries note the funeral of Mrs Nina Parsons and the death of Richard Dean Gross, with family connections and burial details.
Fifteen years ago William Marken attended an apple show in Toledo. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heininger on December 8. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Theurer entertained Detroit visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Don Richards attended Madison Gray’s funeral in Ann Arbor. Mrs. Fred Feldkamp and daughter Julia of Lodi visited William Clements. The Samuel Buehler family and daughters visited in Ann Arbor. Arthur Lutz and Harold Finch attended the Farmers club in Salem at W. H. Rorabacher’s home. Herman Hutzel and family moved to East Michigan avenue. William Kinsley and family entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schaible and daughters plus Walter Theurer and Dean Noble attended. A miscellaneous shower honored Mr and Mrs Elton Osborne at Burt Osboerne’s home with about a hundred neighbors. A residence on East Michigan Avenue belonged to Mrs Samalde Cole was entered and silverware stolen.
Mrs Ola Hammond spent last week in Detroit with sister Mrs Beverly Gates. Preparations begin for the usual Christmas program to be held December 24 at St Pauls church.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. Hubert Spangler's home on December 14 with each member inviting a guest. The speaker Mrs. Withy of the Starr Commonwealth for Boys spoke on Public Welfare Work and the group enjoyed refreshments. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Martin Fuess's home on December 22 for a Christmas party with a 10 cent gift to bring.
Federated Church details the installation of Rev J Miller as pastor on Thursday December 17 at 8 p m. and lists a schedule of services for December 20 10 a m worship sermon Prophecy and Its Fulfillment 11 15 Sunday school 6 30 Christian Endeavor 7 30 evening worship sermon The Mysterious Jesus December 24 7 30 p m Christmas program with candy and teacher mementoes Sunday December 27 Christmas Vesper Candle Light 5 p m service
Thirties era notices list births, job changes, and visits. Ralph Mead becomes janitor at the Presbyterian church while William Meyers clerks for G L Parsons. Genevieve Barr and others clerking for local employers during holidays. A Milford Times item recalls McKinley assassination coverage and telegraph transmission in that era.
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