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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1942
Page
2
Sweet potatoes have been added to the list of potential gasoline substitutes tested in Africa. The development signals ongoing search for alternative fuels amid energy concerns across the continent.
The Saline Observer lists mailing details for Saline Michigan including second class matter status and subscription pricing. It states single copies cost 3 cents and annual subscriptions 1.00 with six months 50 cents and three months 25 cents. Outside Michigan the annual rate is 1.50. Card of thanks and obituaries or marriages may be published free. announcements with admission charged are 6 cents per line with a 25 cent minimum.
The piece argues for broader rationing and cites Tecumseh where hundreds of pounds of butter sit in frozen lockers unused. It recalls a Flint shopper who requested 10 pounds to curb hoarding, illustrating demand and supply strains amid rationing.
Pastor H. L. Engel leads a New Year’s Eve communion in English at 8 p m and New Year’s Day German service at 10 a m followed by English service. Sunday January 3 includes 10 a m English service. Ladies’ Aid meets Wednesday. Men’s Club Wednesday evening. League Thursday evening. Bible school Wednesday 1 15 to 3 30.
Last week notes show Miss Julia Gordon and others visiting Ann Arbor on Friday and early week. Ernest Zahn and Mrs H B Taylor made business trips to Ann Arbor and Detroit respectively. Families from Ann Arbor, Stockbridge, Evanston, and Macon are linked by visits and social events including a Welfare Club banquet.
Twenty years ago gatherings in Bridgewater and Wayne mark holiday visits as families and neighbors share Christmas. A long court notice in Washtenaw County orders public appearance for multiple defendants in a 1942 chancery case with extensive listed parties and heirs.
The probate court of Washtenaw County Michigan orders publication for a public hearing on January 19 1943 to grant administration of the estate of Laura Kaiser to George E Wood or another suitable person. The Saline Observer will publish weekly for six weeks or service will be made. The notice also describes property in Saline township including described parcels and rights of way.
Miss Irene Nebel of Detroit and a companion attended the Michigan Union opera in Ann Arbor Saturday afternoon and later visited the Women's League bazaar at Barbour Gymnasium in the evening.
Miss Mina SBordine returns from Chicago for Christmas. Miss Minnie Baty returns from South Haven for Christmas. Roscoe Wood moves to Douglas Wyoming with two carloads of sheep. Rev and Mrs W H Hoffman celebrate Christmas in Detroit with their daughter. William Isbell visits his grandfather C B Isbell in town. Ward Miller of Chicago visits his parents. Miss Olive Townsend visits Washington DC with her brother Leigh. Mr and Mrs R S Wright of Kingsville Ontario spend the week with daughter Mrs C O Woodbridge. Miss Edith Bernard and Arthur F Burton marry last week. William Smith buys Grove M. Rouse farm near town. Miss Lillian Hertler hosts district No. 5 pupils. Mr and Mrs Fred Schmid and family along with several others share Christmas with Mr and Mrs P A Wilson.
In Washtenaw County Michigan the probate court on December 16 1942 appointed a time and place to receive examine and adjust all claims against the estate of Charles W Koch deceased The order requires creditors to present claims by March 2 1948 at ten o clock in the forenoon and calls for three weeks of publication prior to the hearing Judge Jay G Pray presiding.
George J Brablie presents services as an experienced auctioneer available for sales of any item anytime. He invites inquiries for conducting auctions and appraisals.
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