Saline Items Highlight Christmas Socials and War News
Local notices recall Christmas plans as Mr and Mrs Arthur Cuff host relatives from Dearborn. Police chief Bert Gillen is seriously ill at home. A Los Angeles visitor reports wartime coast blackouts and travel by air. Community groups hold bake sales, exhibits, and Guild events while students from LaTine vacation from U of M. The Saline Hatchery features a Christmas window scene with Bethlehem and Wise Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cuff
Clarence Johnson
Dearborn
Bert Gillen
Strees
Saline
Legion Auxiliary
Cronke
Jack
Ann Arbor
John Powers
Irene Stewart
Lapeer
Earl Fosdick
Max Fosdick
Washtenaw Friendship Club
Chelsea
Emmett Kelly
Louise
Los Angeles
Lansing
Ladies’ Aid
St. James Church
Uphaus
Charles Zietlow
Diana Louise
Arthur Zietlow
Irish Hills
Adrian
Lee Hart
Durand
Marion
Ypsilanti
Wendling
A. J. Warren
Altadena
Calif
Arthur Hagen
Merritt Martin
Woman’s League
Avon Company
Hagen
Martin
Ann Arbor Trust Company
Leighton Wells
L. I. Youngs
Flint
Harold Gloyd
Detroit
L. J. Gloyd
Belleville
E. B. Smith
Miss Mar
Wells
Clinton
National Youth Foundation School
Wiedman Garage
Bethlehem
Cookie Tree Centerpiece Recipe And Local News Tidbits
A feature explains a festive Cookie Tree craft with a wooden base and star cutouts plus a complete cookie recipe. The accompanying notes mention visits by Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Martin, the Burgess family trips, a St Pauls Ladies Aid meeting, and holiday plans including trips to Florida and Illinois relatives. Elizabeth Harwood and Richard Correll seek a marriage license in Camp Livingston Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Martin
Lapeer
Ste
Pamela Jean
Carl Williams
Dundee
Elizabeth Harwood
Richard Correll
Camp
Livingston
Dorothy Fairbanks
Chauncey Fitzgerald
Dell School
Agnes Bullion
Syracuse
Loren Hunt
Hunt
Henry Burgess
Port Huron
Rowsey
Miss Huntley
Joanne Wondergem
Florida
Christmas Spirit Shines as Students Buy Defense Stamps
A school assembly on December 15, led by seventh graders and Miss Bright, marked the Bill of Rights anniversary with each student reciting an amendment and pledging to buy defense stamps. The seventh grade sold 14.85 dollars in stamps to high schoolers after the event, while the week featured concerts by the Glee Club and band, a vaudeville act, and a Christmas Chorale program with many parents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bright
Glee Club
Lansing
Jackson
Christmas party scenes across grades and departments
A fragmented description notes suitable numbers followed by a band playing Christmas selections. Afterwards everyone moved to different rooms for parties hosted by the grades and departments.
Rotary Club Presents Tree Display on School Lawn
The Rotary Club donated a large tree for display on the school lawn. Lights reused from previous years were arranged at intervals by Don Burkhart with Frank Harrs assisting by high school boys decorating the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Don Burkhart
Frank Harrs
Kerns Host Luncheon in Ann Arbor
Mr and Mrs Charles Kern were luncheon guests of his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Howard Kern in Ann Arbor Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Howard Kern plan to depart on a southern trip soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kern
Mrs
Howard Kern
Ann Arbor
Santa Claus Indiana Attracts Holiday Mail Volume
About 74 years ago residents of Santa Claus Indiana sought a post office name. They adopted Santa Claus, later two words. Now eight workers handle about 60 000 pieces daily through November and December with an electric canceling machine. Santa Claus hosts thousands of tourists and a Christmas week is led by Santa Claus in full uniform with whiskers. Nearby spots tied to the holiday include Christmas Island and five U.S. communities named for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Santa Fe
Santaclause
Santa Claus
Christmas Island
Pacific Ocean
Captain Cook
United States
Gila County
Arizona
Orange County
Florida
Lawrence County
Kentucky
Bolivar County
Mississippi
Roane County
Tennessee
Minnesota
Scott County
Poinsettia Lacks Yule Tradition
The poinsettia has no Christmas tradition and is native to Central America and Mexico. Adapted to cultivation by Dr. Poinsett of Charleston, S C, the plant adds color to decorations and is distinctly modern and American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Mexico
Poinsett
Charleston
S. C
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Herman
Heininger
Haarer’s
Ben Uphaus
Charles
Norfolk
Woman's Guild of
St. Paul’s Church
Guild
Oscar Weber
Julius Schnirring
la Tine
U. of M
Elmer G. Bickel
Lloyd W. Bowen
Donald M
Francisco
Willis B. ‘Hunting
Hazen H. Jewell
Raymond L. Lee
Anna Jean Leidheiser
Ruth D. Schieh
Claire E. MacArthur
Chauncey Pentecost
Dorothy A. Spitler
George N. Washburn
Fldean G. Betz
Bridgewater
Chrishna
the Citizens: Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lockiwood Funeral Home
Milan
Michigan
Melvin Douglas
Ruth Hussey
Jerry Colonna
Dorothy Lewis
Sun
Mon
Clark Gable
Lana Turner
Frank Morgan
Abbott and Costello
Donald Wood
Devil’s Island News
Cartoon
The
Detroit Edison Company
Bawara “Mamaron
California
New Mexico
Davis
Edward Mamaron
Cc A
A. A
San Francisco
Santa Claus, Ind
Saline Observer
Gareass
Howell
Oscar Myers Rendering CO
Lambarth Brothers
Mnara Aceldents
EAS
Bridgewater Lumber Company
E. G. Mann & Sons
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