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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

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Savings Bank Account Opens Up

A speaker notes that she understood the matter after being told, describing her reaction with vivid blue eyes and a sense of comprehension about the savings bank account details.

University High Sweeps Saline In Twin Games Friday

University High School of Ann Arbor defeated Saline High in both the main game and the reserves Friday evening. Saline led early in both contests, but UHS rallied to win 29-26 in the varsity and 15-12 in the reserves, with Captains Howell Hutzel and Sharfman and players like Cum mings and Fuess making key plays.

University High School of Ann Arbor Saline Jose Knight Sharfman Carr Cummings Huntzel Howell Hutzel Pbrobyn East Fuess Westerman Saline Five Milan

Navy epic Convoy hailed as Big Parade of the Navy

New York talks of Convoy a Navy epic at Liberty theatre with Dorothy Mackaill and Lawrence Gray leading a strong cast. The story from John Tran ter Foote centers on a girl exposing German espionage at war outbreak. Ernest Haller shoots, with Kane Enterprises backing the production. The film features North Sea battle scenes and a high profile crew.

Navy Robert Kane Liberty Theatre New York John Tranter Foote United States Dorothy Mackaill Lowelli Sherman Lawrence Gray Buster Collier, Jr Ian Keith Ernest Haller Kane Charles Maguire Harry Gribbon Boyle Robert Haas Kane Enterprises North Sea

Christmas Program at Federated Church Readied

The Federated Church prepares a Christmas Eve program at 7 30 featuring music hymns solos duets and recitations by children and adults led by Rev S T Dunk. Highlights include Joy to the World Star of the Ages The Old Story and The Christmas Box with a final benediction by Rev Dunk. Santa Claus will attend.

the Federated Church Geraldine Tower T. Dunk Rileen Martin Marie Rogers Frank Dunk Wilmia Hollis Jesus Lawrence Dorothy Lawrence Ruth Welter Catherine Cotten Laura Lawrence Carol Uphaus Charles Uphaus Marguerite Halsey Eunice Dunk Charles Collins Richard Jahnke Ruth Martin Wendell Tower Doris Rogers Marguerite Halser Mildred Smith Charles Geddes John Burg Duane Rogers Norma Dunk Wilma Feldkamp Santa Claus Power of Rev S. T. Dunk

Card of Thanks from Florence Finch and Family

The Finch family thanks friends for support after their bereavement. The note ends with a satirical remark about a politician and mudslinging.

Florence Finch

Methodist Christmas Program Set With Services and Tree

The Christmas program runs from Sunday School songs and pageants to a 10:00 AM Christmas Day service with a choir sermon and evening musical program. Gifts for the tree should be brought early and will be distributed to the Chil­ dren’s Home at Farmington and local needy families. Contributions of toys provisions and money will be received by Mesdames Fitzgerald Fosdick and Curtiss or at the parsonage.

Chilhem Farmington Mesdamies Fitzgerald Fosdick Curtiss

The Willing Brokers Hold Christmas Meeting

The club met at Mrs. Hazel Gordon s home with 38 in attendance. President Mrs. Ada Lutz led prayers and songs while members read selections and discussed charity for crippled children. They adjourned to January 19 at Mrs. Cora Walters home with plans for a potluck and Christmas seals drive.

Hazel Gordon Ada Lutz Maude Goodrich Ruth Needham Edna Craig Cora Walters

Christmas musical programs listed by churches and schools

A detailed rundown of Christmas choirs, solos, and hymns presented at Methodist and Lutheran churches, with Junior Choirs, soloists, and student performances. Includes a St Paul’s pageant on Christmas Eve and a tuberculosis warning about orphanages funded by Christmas seal sales.

Death Comes Quietly for Local Farmer Christian Rentschler

Christian Rentschler died Saturday after a seven week illness following an automobile accident. He was born November 1, 1860 in Lodi and married Catherine Kohler on December 6, 1883. He lived on a Saline township farm before moving to Saline village the last years. He leaves a widow, two sons Alfred and Edwin, four daughters, three brothers, three sisters, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at St Paul’s church with Rev C H Wittbratcht officiating and burial in Union District cemetery.

Catherine Kohler Saline Township Bridgewater Road Edwin Saline Ann Arbor Street Alfred Lodi Thomas Rogers Ann Arbor George Beckey Ypsilanti Alfred Lambarth Charles Rankin Pontiac George Emanuel William Bridgewater Mary Mann George Feldkamp Agnes Rentschler St. Paul's Church C. H. Wittbratcht Union District Cemetery

Finch Family Patriarch Roland L. Finch Dies at 80

Roland L. Finch born New York November 28 1857 died December 13 1937. He married Florrence Buckman December 29 1892 and had four children. The family lived on farms in Lodi and later in Lan sing community. Funeral services were held Saturday with Rev Dunk officiating and Masonic rites at the cemetery.

Roland L. Finch George Helen Woolsey Finch New York Florrence Buckman Fred Koebbe Manchester Harold Harry John Grosse Pointe Katherine Phillips Milan Ida Ostrander Hinsdale Illinois Louis Lansing Lodi Township Finch Presbyterian Church God S. T. Dunk

Saline Woman's Club Holds Bible Day Gathering

The Saline Woman's Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Kate Wein nett's home on North Ann Arbor street for Bible Day with thirteen members and five guests. Members spoke on their favorite Bible characters, Irene Barr sang and Mrs. Fitzgerald accompanied. O A Gurtiss spoke on the gospel of St John. Light refreshments followed and gifts were sent to Volunteers of America in Jackson for distribution to children. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Will Stierle's home in January.

Saline Woman's Club Kate Weiennett Ann Arbor Irene Barr GC. Fitzgerald O. A. Gurtiss Volunteers of America Jackson Will Stierle

Federated Church Notes S T Dunk Pastor

The Christian Science Society of Saline holds Sunday services in the hall over Citizens Bank at 10 30 a m with subject Christian Science. A testimonial meeting is planned for Wednesday evening at 7 30. A cordial invitation extends to Sunday school after the morning service for pupils under 20.

The Christian Science Society of Saline Citizens Bank

May revive interest in rummage sales

A Presbyterian church sale in Ishpeming offered an antique Haig and Haig whiskey worth $25 a quart in premier circles. Sold for 75 cents, the bottle was found in a drawer at the late H O Young home, once a district congressman. The sale also included other furnishings from the aged residence. Tuberculosis causes misery to families. supporters urged buying seals to help.

Ishpeming Presbyterian Church H. O. Young St. Ignace Republi can-News

Local Ad Listings From The Observer Classified Page

A collage of local ads and notices announces low prices at Dietiker's and Wiedman Auto Company offerings For Sale 1923 Ford coupe plus a bargain Ford truck, and various automotive parts including Exide batteries Weed chains and Dixie Service gas. Also appears are Christmas wreaths flowers plumbing services monuments poultry prices and notices about public auctions and legal printing services.

Wiedman Auto Company

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Baby Darling Christtmas Santa Saline Savings Bank Martin Fuoss Dixie Oil Dixie oOix Lars la Yin Dixie Gas Stabbler Oil Company Henderson the Quality Shop Liberty Street University High U. H Cess UHS Bowen Jordan G. Carr F. Carr Bailey Phillips Crane Graham Philips Dumning U. HS. Foss Wees Dale Salinis Estermyer Lamb Lambarth Probyn Martin OLT U. High Dunning Nate Ween Ees Cp Ass Coors If Ernst Cramer Ig .Siesseneeeee Federated Church Cradie Hymmn Doris Jean Henne Exercie Christmas Bells Kenneth Rogers Max Collins Raymond Halsey John D. Allison Buddy Dunk A. Wee Boy William Tower A.daddge Methodist Church Reuben Crosby Ers. Unterkircher Ruth L. Rose Nevin Hum Muriel Woodbridge Bethlehem Lilian Bracey Angel Merkel Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Trinity Church ST. Paul St. Paul’s Church Hhanuel Christian Rentschler Saline Woman’s Club Christian Science Notes the Observer Dietiker’s H. A. Schroen Exide G. V. Cook Chevrolet Parsons & Dodge Poland B. S. Osborne Macon C. F. Labar Congress Street Dixie High Jenderson Dixie Service Walter Armbruster Jos. L. Arnet Michigan Saline Mercantile Company Saline Mercantile Co Frank Hollis Kersa
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