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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
4
A Michigan health department note warns about January 1922 physicians dating birth certificates to January 1921. Officials cite legal and practical consequences including misstated ages and school or military impacts. Experts explain memory and automatic writing lead to recurring errors.
The probate court of Washtenaw County orders the sale of Chester B. Rhoades estate by ROY SPROUL as executor. The real property in Saline Washtenaw County described as the west half of section twenty and adjacent parcels will be offered at public auction on December 12 1924 at 12 o clock noon. Sale may be in parcels or whole per the court and will be subject to a license granted and reserved to sell the whole or parcels with balance due at sale and deed per cent of the amount paid.
A humorous reminiscence about a Christmas card that rises in price from two cents to fifty cents over years and travels with a price mark on its back. Also a note on Christmas fish in Sweden prepared with codlike resemblance and a milk gravy.
Flint Nesich, 11, electrocuted by an electric cord in his father’s basement workshop. Fenton bank moves to a new building touted as among the region’s finest. Saginaw carpenter William Kirk dies after falling 95 feet into an elevator shaft at a Modine plant site. Adrian Lenawee fair posts a $695 loss for the fall exhibit, but retains a cash balance over $5,000.
Four months from date are allowed for creditors to present claims against the estate of Thomas Spears Tate of Washtenaw County. Commissioners will meet at Saline Savings Bank Saline on February 8 and April 8 at 10 o clock a.m. to receive examine and adjust claims. Dated December 8 1921. Charles Harmon Clark Carter Commissioners
The Saline Observer lists subscription options from yearly to quarterly plans with prices. single copies cost five cents. It notes obituary and marriage notices are free, poetry and announcements priced, and personal or business interest items billed at regular rates. Foreign advertising representation is via The American Press Association.
December Willing Workers gathering at Mrs. Bartel’s home included a scripture read by the president and the Lord’s Prayer. Members shared Christmas wishes, Miss Ella McMann read a poem, and Mrs. Heilman described Shepherd Life in Bible Lands. Gifts were distributed and a fine dinner served to about 36 with visitors. The group meets again with Miss Fannie Friis in January, roll call: attendance. Vaughan recounts seed corn loss to rats with a pest control ad for RAT-SNAP and coal price concerns cap the page.
The prayer meeting meets Thursday at 7 30 p m and aims to grow attendance. Saturday Santa Claus and his wife will visit for a Christmas program and tree with gifts for children and a charitable appeal for Russia. Sunday morning choir carols follow Sunday school at noon. no evening service or Epworth League.
The Saline Woman's Day December gathering at Mrs. H. B. Taylor's home featured a Christmas tree and program led by Mrs. Dietiker Rose Sturm Buckman and Hendercot. Readings piano and violin solos entertained, and Santa Claus distributed gifts. next meeting set for January 3 at Mrs. Weinnett's home.
Michigan women will join Farmer's Week at the Michigan Agricultural College with a dedicated program in the women's building. The event, January 30 to February 3, features conferences, renowned women speakers, and home economics exhibits for housewives, with more than 1,000 attendees the previous year. Speakers include Dr. Caroline Hedger, Barbara Bartlett, and Martha Phillips among others.
A local retailer touts tangible value and lasting quality with a wide Christmas selection. The list highlights coaster wagons, sleds, PYREX baking ware, nickel plated pots, tea kettles, aluminum ware, safety and straight razors, pocket knives, shears and scissors, and other items. Shoppers are invited to visit and see more goods.
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