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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

5

Local social notes and holiday visits in Saline area

The column lists health updates and holiday plans for residents including Nathan Bordine improving in health. It notes Esther Bowen, Ruth Bond, and Stanley Hartman home from college or out of town. Several marriage license applications, visits to relatives in Dexter Ypsilanti and Saline, and Christmas gatherings with families across Saline, Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Lansing are described along with community club events and corrections about historical local Ford school construction.

Star Appears as Wise Men Bring Gifts to Bethlehem

Poem by James A. Blaisdell reflecting on Christian duty and service. The text likens offerings of frankincense gold and myrrh to caring for the needy, urging Christians to follow the ancient path while honoring the Messiah on this day.

James A. Blaisdell

Faithful Old Dobbins Dies at 37 on Baker Farm

The old horse Nell owned by Al Fred Baker near Jerome died at age 37 years 8 months after a long life of work on the farm. Her companion, one year younger, was freed from blindness seven years ago. Nell’s death ends a faithful era on the Baker farm and leaves two aged offspring to carry on the work.

Nell Alfred Baker Jerome Baker Addison

Handsome Gun Sent For Restoration Interest

A photo of a strikingly beautiful gun arrives from F. C. Dean of North Hast Penna with a note seeking an old timer to restore it artistically. The writer says he is not a collector but could not resist and asks for printing help from Town Printers for quick service and reasonable prices.

F. C. Dean North Hast Penna

Delightful Fifteen Year Anniversary of Ann Sewing Club

The Ann Arbor Sewing Club hosted Miss Naomi Friis in a Tuesday evening gathering at the Home of Miss Friis. A three course chicken dinner preceded a Christmas tree where each member exchanged handmade gifts after drawing names.

Miss Friis Morden Ann Sewing Club Chicken Arbor Edward Stierle Ann Arbor Naomi Friis

Christmas Week Notes From the Creamery and Town

A four year ago note recalls a new concrete floor at the creamery and local Christmas activities. Barbara Koch recovers from illness while Lloyd Fairbanks will clerk for Davis & Co. at Ypsilanti until Christmas. Tom Knight tunes a barber chair at Aiden Young's shop. Erma Fowler and Carrie Isbell help at C. H. Schroen's store this week and next. Rev Isaac EB Springer to spend Christmas with son Prof D W Springer in Ann Arbor. Mrs Will Barnard and son Wendall of Jerome visit with Peter Barnard’s family. A Christmas tree entertainment is planned by Miss Lulu Fairbanks' school east of town Friday night. John Fowler of Tecumseh visits sister Mrs H W Bassett. Emma Birdsall resumes work at Cleary College after a long stay due to her father’s illness. H Spencer his wife and son Kenneth of Washington DC visit for the holidays with Mrs Spencer's parents, D B Wheeler and wife. George Thearer marks his 69th birthday last Wednesday with extended family from Northfield Clinton Ann Arbor and others.

Nathan Bordine Esther Bowen Roseville Ruth Bond Dearborn Stanley Hartman Elmhurst College Bob” Cullen Grand Rapids Saline Bob Gross Merle Trout Macon Fred Burkhart John Rogers Dexter Anna Clough Ola Hammond Community General Hospital Guy O. Hoover Ruth L. Halladay George Burkhart Fred Gillen Highland Park Jean Parsons A. F. Nissly Ypsilanti Albert Hazlett Fahner Ypslanti Fred Walker Hdna Paul Hieber Walter Boettger Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Street Jacob Theurer Russell Manor Lansing Bruce Parsons Detroit Charles Parsons Saline Woman’s Club Martin Fucss Mark Sugden Fine Arts Committee Howard Smith Bloomington Ind Jacob Smith Wheeler Everard Beasley Karyl Jean Milwaukee Missy Jean Carleen Beasley Elmer Hoppe Lucile May Rogers Kenneth Tappe Lance Rogers William Burkhardt A. Rogers Donald Burkhart Bridge Club Delmar Scharder Haarer Market Luella Luckhardt Violet Rogers Rena Towler Walter Jaeger Albert Niet Hammer Bernard Boettger George Winkle Jack Raymond Westphal Battle Creek Raymond Daniels A. L. Westphal Max McHenry Schmid’s Market Carol Uphaus Adolph Lambarth Leland Graf Bill Murrell D. A. Helfrich Frank Cammet Alice Schieh Ferndale Bert Hole Leland Sanitarium Lottie Wallace Bessie Colling Bliss A. Curtiss Louisville Kentucky Frank Spindler Clara Smith Pontiac Vesta Mills Callie Smith Walter Smith Lloyd Fairbanks Harl Fosdick Emily Fosdick Max Fosdick Robert Laing Keith Harrow, Ont C. O. Woodbridge Arnold Lambarth Eden Theological Seminary Webster Grove Charles Lambarth Julius Haas Webb DePuy George W. Cook Fairbrook Calif Roy Rogers Walter Sturm Joanne Marilyn Nancy Rosina Sturm Arthur Sturm Lawrence Bishop Clinton C. A. Curtiss Mrs. A. & Perry East Lansing Capt. C. D. Curtiss Washington, D. C Robert Fuoss New York Martin Fuoss Raymond Baker Anna Smith Ray Davis Edward Smith Melbourne Apple Barbara Koch Davis & Co Christ Mas Tom Knight Aiden Young Erma Fowler Carrie Isbell C. H D. W. Springer Will Barnard Wendall Jerome Peter Barnard Lulu Fairbank John Fowler Tecumseh H. W. Bassett Emma Birdsall the Cleary College H. Spencer Kenneth John Theurer Christina Theurer George Jake Theurer

Michigan apple spraying aims to cut residues and wash costs

Michigan State College and the state agricultural experiment station test spray alternatives to lead arsenate to curb coddling moths. Pine tar soap fish oil soap and soy bean meal with zinc arsenate yield far lighter residues below legal limits. Washing apples costs two to five cents per bushel, but new methods promise protection with one tenth to sixteenth as much residue.

Michigan State College State Agricultural Experiment Station Federal Food and Drug Administration Ray Hutson Michigan Franklin Sherman

St James Sunday School Christmas Celebration

The St James Sunday School presents a Christmas program with prayers, choir pieces, and multiple recitations. Students include Lori Luckhardt, Doris Klein, Lucille Kohler, and Florence Kohler. The event features German dialogues, vocal duets, and a presentation of presents followed by the Lord's Prayer.

St. James Minnie Finkbeiner Herald Angels Larry Luckhardt Ilouetta Finkbeiner Jesus Stella Hilda Viola Mhertler Florence Wiedmayer Albert Finkbeiner Junior Kohier Aldene Finkbeiner Calvin Willard Phyllis Hertler Kohier Sylvia Violet Finkbeiner Wilma Ella Alber Anna Alice Klein Wilma Hertler God Maxine Hertler Lorena Kohler Emila Asher Sylvia Finkbeiner Florence Kohler Bobbbie Luckhardt Chris Ye Viola Hertler Lucille Finkbeiner Lillian Kohler Bethlehem Doris Finkbeiner Pauline Herter Dolores Hertler Katherine Kuebler Florence Alber

Rev Roy J Miller Installed Thursday at Federated Church

Rev Roy J Miller was installed as pastor of the Federated church last Thursday evening in a service attended by many. The program included hymns prayers scripture readings two charges to pastor and congregation and the installing prayer by Dr Van Buskirk. Dr Hugh Chapman Dr Kenneth D Miller and Rev Bert Ede offered remarks and the sermon was given by Rev Drury Martin.

Roy J. Miller Federated Church Bert Ede Drury Martin WR. van Buskirk Hugh Chapman Kenneth D. Miller van Buskirik

Proverb on opinions and reliance on facts

The saying notes that every man may hold opinions whether right or wrong but warns that wise judgment rests on facts. It asserts that arguing without facts labels a person a fool and emphasizes basing beliefs on evidence.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Our The Citizens Bank Members Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation the Saline Bakery Go Id Schip Li’s Harry Parsons Ford Christian, Lo the Star Christ of God Earth Dobbins C. J. Schnebelt Paul Cornelia Kiueter Foledo C. D. Finkbeiner Ethel Lindsey Mary Morris State Normal Fred Wood Martha Rose Allen Mia Carl. Moehn Esther Hisele Freedom Gutave Lindermann John Stegmiller St. Mary’s Church Fr. Heidenreich Friends Manchester John H. Bortle Birmingham Nellie Alfre Fannie Gerver Clyde Mr. Bortle Ernest Jaeger APPLE
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