Saline Red Cross Report Highlights Local Efforts
Mrs. E. A. Clark leads Saline's Red Cross with a longstanding tenure. The article explains roll call allocations, local relief use, and past aid to Kentucky flood victims. It notes a 116.70 roll call total this year, and describes sewing work in Ann Arbor, with Miss Robinson directing the production room and invites for more volunteers from surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
E. A. Clark
Kentucky
Connecticut
Dr. Woodbridge
Ann Arbor
Finland
Clark
Convalescent Hospital
Catherine Street
Miss Robinson
Christmas shoppers thrive as winter arrives in Saline
Christmas business remains brisk in Saline with crowded aisles and gift purchases. A county seat department store reports $700 in Christmas boxes and 32 extra clerks, while shoppers file through stores and Santa visits delight children. Local trees are plentiful, and community notices highlight borrowed books, an antique shop reopening, and everyday small incidents before year end.
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Sweet Home
Saline
Haler’s
Ray Niles
Santa
Detroit
Mr. Niles
New York City
Lucille Schmid
Alfred Hertler
Santa Claus
Michigan
Leutheuser
Fritz Schumm
Observer
Jessie Williams
Ann Arbor
Wonderland
Window Shopping And Many Events In Los Angeles Notes
A reader recounts nights at Hollywood Legion Stadium with boxing and a Chaplin preview of The Dictator, plus a Hollywood parade featuring Irene Rich and Bob Hope. The trip includes Lake Arrowhead with a 6500 foot elevation, a cabin tour, Thanksgiving dinners, and a Riverside charm center visit with cross country shopping and a Brown Derby lunch beside George Burns. The letters relish stars, scenery, and social outings across late November to early December.
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Trouman
Lake Arrowhead
Los Angeles
Pomona
Vera
Arrowhead
San Bernardino Mountains
Margaret's
Charlie
Margaret
Garvey
Hollywood
Irene Rich
Leo Carillo
Ray Rodgers
Andy Devine
George
Gracie
Don Wilson
Rochester
Jack Benny
Connie Boswell
Bob Hope
Jerry Cologna
Fannie Brice
Preston Foster
Lum
Abner
Fibber McGee and Molly
Sherlock Holmes
Bob Burns
Basil Rathbone
Dorothy LaMour
Rudy Vallee
Dorothy
Rudy
John Barrymore
Norconion Hotel
California
Riverside County
San Francisco
George Burns
William Smith Recalls Oil Debate At Toledo Rotary
William Smith of Toledo spoke to the Rotary Club at The Tavern, arguing oil formulations vary by engine part and that refineries will add chemicals to fix issues. He urged motorists to buy the best oil. John Whalen was a guest. Dan Levliet joined the club. a Christmas program was planned with 25 cent gifts and original verses. Alfred Schmid to be Santa Claus.
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William Smith
Toledo
Rotary Club
Smith
Mr. Smith
John Whalen
Dan Levliet
Alfred Schmid
Santa Claus
Prizes Awarded In Saline Banking Essay Contest
In observance of Coming Generations Week Saline High School seniors wrote 150 word essays on Why I Would Choose Banking As My Life's Work. Sponsored by Saline Savings Bank and Citizens Bank winners were Victor Haessler first prize five dollars Arleen Kern second prize three dollars Sylvia Finkbeiner third prize two dollars. The first prize essay has been submitted to a state-wide contest for grand prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
Saline Savings Bank
The
Citizens Bank
Victor Haeussler
Arleen Kern
Sylvia Finkbeiner
Huron Oats Top National Show and Heaviest Local Sample
C D Finkbeiner of Saline township showed a sample of the new Huron oats that won first place among US entries at the grain show in Chicago and weighed 48.9 pounds per bushel the heavy US entry. The sweepstakes prize went to an Alberta Canada grower. The oat variety was released in 1939 and seed orders have come from Michigan Ohio Indiana and Wisconsin. Police intensify probe into Munich Stockbridge theft ring after a 160 pound hog and lambs and wool were stolen from local farms.
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C. D. Finkbeiner
Chicago
Ann Arbor Daily News
Saline Township
United States
Washtenaw County
Alberta
Canada
Finkbeiner
Michigan
Michigan Experiment Station
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan Crop Improvement Association
Crop Improvement Association
Munich-Stockbridge
E. J. Berry
Stockbridge
Munith
Brief Sun
Saline classified notices and farm ads collection
A dense set of local notices from Saline area classifieds, including Wanted to buy property, farm equipment and animals, poultry feed and supplies, Christmas plants and wreaths, sales offers, and services. Listings mention Saline Greenhouse Cole's Feed Store Wiedman Auto Co. Michigan Mutual, and various local phone numbers and addresses.
Community rummage sale supports wildlife conservation
On Monday December 23 at 8 p m the Saline Opera House hosts a Tri County Sportsman's League event with net proceeds aiding local wildlife conservation. Morton Poultry Farm promotes Master Mix feeds poultry gear and free 300 lb deliveries. Antique Shop hosts a rummage sale with hats purses shoes toys dishes plus daily hours 12 30 to 5 00 and gift subscriptions to The Observer at under two cents per issue Michigan residents and $1 50 yearly elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Opera
Tri-County Sportsman’s League
Michigan ‘Ave
Eye Exam and Glasses Fitted by Toledo Optometrist
An optometry office in Milan offers eye examinations and glasses fitting every Saturday from 2:30 to 9:30 PM. Patients are advised to see Dr. Frank Gifford, Toledo optometrist, for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Fotel
Frank Gifford
Toledo
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Merry Xmas
Ne Story Bank
Saline Theatre
Richard Dix and
Kent Taylor
Fred MacMurray
Patricia Morrison
Rangers of Fortune
Turkeys
Quaker
Springerle
Heinz Treasure Chests
Schmid’s Food Market
Edward A. Clark
William Schmid
Calif
Dan Wot
Co. D. Finkbeiner
Dix
C. A. Jordan Farm
Clarence Carr
Cole’s Feed Store
Harold H .Livery
Shellenberger Road
Wiedman Auto Co
Zenith
Elmer Steele's
S. V. Snyder
Saline-Macon Road
Ren
General Electric
Michigan Mutual Liability Co
Donald R. Shurtz
Saline Territory
Brooks
Brothers
Adrian
Adrian, Mich
Adrian Tankage Co
Depot
Readman Road
P. Campbell
Wolverine
Parsons
Clarence Cook
Saline Hatchery
Park, Saline
Kelly
St. Ann Arbor
Owen Hoeft
Mary Bredernitz
Dan Hertler
Andrew Hartman
C. Boettner
R. G. Wahl
5Th Ave
Cole’s
Hyes
L. O. Gibson
Packard
Hill
Carroll Frost
Darling’ & Co
Rauser Outfiting Co
N. Fourth Ave
Harry
Morten Poultry Ifarm
Feather Party
Salsbury’s
Morton Poultry Farm
Fairbanks Insurance
Agency
Fosdick & Ford
Warris
Miami
Coldwater
Worth
Wheeler's Drug Store
Greyhound
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