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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
4
Bethel Church led by Pastor T. W. Menzel hosts a Sunday School program on December 24 at 7 30 p m. Christmas morning service with adult and junior choirs on December 25 at 10 00 a m with communion. A German Communion service is planned for December 27 at 10 00 a m.
St Pauls Church Evangelical and Reformed led by Pastor Alvin Siemsen hosts a Christmas Eve hive service at 7 30 p m with nursery beginner and primary department presentations. Holy Communion on Christmas Day at 10 00 a m and a sermon on Keeping Christmas. New Year Eve worship at 8 p m and New Year Day worship at 10 a m.
On Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. a children's service is held and Christmas Day at 10 a.m. a divine service follows. A Sunday service is at 10 a.m. The Y P S meets Tuesday at the Minnie Brassow home. Announcements for Holy Communion on New Year’s Eve may be made Wednesday afternoon and evening. H. L. Engel, Pastor.
Rev Englesdorfer leads Christmas program Friday at 10:00 am and Nativity scenes on Christmas Day. Sunday December 27 morning worship at 10:00 am with Holy Communion follow.
Church School at 9:45 a.m. and Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m. on September 11 with the theme The Open Door to 1954. Adult choir offers special music and a nursery is available. Evening Worship at 7:45 p.m. follows the Young People’s Society at 6:30 p.m. Also notes Senior Choir rehearsal on December 26 at 8:30 p.m. and Watch Night Party with Midnight Devotional on December 21 at 10:00 p.m. Pot luck refreshments.
Sunday worship starts at 10 with special music led by Mrs. Gene Fisher and includes the anthem I Heard the Bells and solo There Is Room in My Heart for Thee. Sermon titled After Christmas What follows Church School at 11 and Youth Fellowship at 7 with guests from the Ann Arbor District Methodist Youth Fellowship Council led by Mrs. Elsie Ayres. The group will share film strips about a 3000 mile caravan mission trip. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:30.
Mrs John O Grady testified before a Senate Judiciary sub committee that self help programs can curb juvenile crime. He said delinquency ties to neighborhood disintegration and that community action is a surer cure than external specialized services.
A witty remark notes that frequent mind changes resemble the instability of marriage, suggesting around every decision there is a partnership dynamic. The quip reflects humor about relationships and the social expectations of decision making within marriage.
Chevrolet introduces Powerglide on all models with a 125 horsepower engine option and redesigned interiors. The 1954 line adds power brakes as an option, electric front seat lifts, and a broader low profile with revised grilles and rear detailing.
A reader asks about cleaning dirty fingerprints from kitchen cabinets and doors without stripping the paint. The answer recommends non abrasive baking soda. sprinkle on a damp sponge and rub, then rinse and dry. For larger areas use a solution of 3 tablespoons soda to one quart warm water.
The Wembley Fashion Council offers guidance on tie selection for different suits and wardrobes. Choose grey or maroon solids or patterns for business wear, green or brown for brown suits, and blue or maroon for grey suits. Provide two or more metallic ties with one part per set and ensure proper pairing with the outfit.
Experts predict sea conditions will flood Lake Superior damaging trout populations in the lake. The warning cites ecological changes and potential shifts in freshwater fish habitats affecting local fisheries and tourism.
A quirky note suggests dusting for fun and adding one or two playful smack ideas to an open house collection. It highlights spicy hot tomato juice server cups as colorful and a good match with a variety of cheese.
Three cheese based dips and a tomato punch mix use tomato juice lemon juice celery salt Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce heated to boil. Serve with toasted crackers or cheese chips baked with grated cheese and dip sticks of celery and carrot.
Don Johnson the county agent says farmers’ net incomes will not worsen from the current price-cost squeeze. Prices have fallen 17 percent since June 1952 while costs rose 8 percent due to an 80 percent drop in exports and high production. Michigan State College economists Elwood and Doneth spoke at Washte nacaw county meeting on December 15 about practical steps farmers can take to improve finances.
A humorous quote from the Empire Courier in Craig Colorado jokes about being thankful not to owe money. The quip plays on common debt anxieties for a light local flavor in a small town newspaper context.
Scientists say frost injury to citrus depends on low temperatures and wind as well as dew. They note dust particles on or near the fruit surface may influence damage outcomes.
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