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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
4
Saline residents share holiday plans and illness news as church services, parties, and family visits fill the season. Obituaries note Arthur Carter's death, while local groups hold Christmas events, meals, and charity efforts.
In numerous rural schools Christmas exercises drew local crowds with songs plays and carols. Santa Claus greeted pupils at several events distributing gifts while teachers Mrs. Fairbanks Miss Murray Miss Kohler and others led performances. County agent Osler showcased 4-H films and a communal lunch followed.
Saline students showcase improved morale and Christmas generosity. Seals totaling 45 dollars 6 cents, Betty Ormsby benefit, and a large Christmas tree funded by the American Legion mark a festive season. Contributions from Mrs Unterkircher and Mr Edward Alber fund band instruments, and Michigan provided evergreens. The school honors community groups and features varied assemblies and home economics projects.
This reminiscence traces Alber mill ownership from Moses Rider in 1836 to Caleb Van Husen, Robert Brooks, William Davenport, and J G Hoyt. It notes a 42 horsepower engine added by Brooks, enabling year round operation, a stave factory linked to Hoyt, and the preservation of the old mill whistle by George W. Barr in his museum.
Council held in the Council rooms on Monday evening December 9 with Mayor Townsend presiding. Present were Lambarth Lindemann Gross and Haarer. Clerk read and approved the minutes and bills totaling 1907.70. motions to pay the bills and adjourn were carried.
The article notes 53 Sundays occur in a year that begins on Sunday and outlines a 28 year cycle with five years containing 53 Sundays, citing exceptions when a non leap year ends with certain digits. It also mentions Fire Chief Wasrenschultz responding to a fire siren while shaving.
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