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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
1
The Washtenaw County Agricultural Conservation Association explains the potato diversion plan. Farmers receive 15 cents per bushel to divert excess potatoes into livestock feed rather than market sale, with inspections and dyeing to certify eligible lots.
Saline defeated Clinton 38 26 on Friday night in a game that looked closer than the final score. Gross led with 10 points, Dieterle added 6, and Saline reached nine wins with no losses this season.
The ceremony for Esther Hieber and Beonor Roehm took place Saturday January 29 at 3 30 pm at the Hiiber home Freedom The bridal party included Beulah Roehm Melinde Roehm and Walter Hieber with Rev W Bau man officiating A reception followed for 45 guests and a special wedding cake honored the couple The groom and bride plan to move to a new home on Case road and the day marked the 35th anniversary of the Roehm parents Meanwhile Lucille Schmid learns to cope with crutches and York Township tax collection dates are announced by Dan Murray Treasurer
Lodi Township tax payments are due on February 4 and 25 at Saline Citizens Bank and February 11 and 18 at Saline Savings Bank plus February 15 at State Savings Bank in Amad Arbor. Treasurer George Herter is the official.
Clarence L. Bolander of Lapeer spoke to the Rotary Club last week. He is a fellow of the Michigan Mine Producers Association and shared statistics on Michigan milk: the dairy sector, 900000 cows, 200000 farmers, Washtenaw dairy value, bottled milk in Detroit, and daily per-person intake. He displayed a milk components kit and discussed pasteurization and nutrition.
Harry M. Cole explains how low farm income affects land and why the 1938 Agricultural Conservation Program aims to balance farming and boost income. The bulletin links surplus production to price declines and soil erosion, urging soil‑building practices, crop rotation, and conservation payments to sustain farming and exports.
About 350 people from Washtenaw and surrounding counties toured the new Saline Hatchery and its 32 000 egg Robbins incubator. Officials described poultry feeding and disease topics, autopsy labs, and an educational program in Saline with Dr. Carl H. Schroeder and Dr. J. Higgins of Detroit. Awards were drawn for chick prizes and farming equipment.
A Federated church group drew about 150 men Sunday evening to discuss forming a men’s association. The service featured a male chorus, a tenor solo by Irwin Schmid, and piano-less gospel singing led by Roger Freund of the Ann Arbor YMCA. Dr. Frederick Cowin preached on Love That Will Not Let Me Go, and a findings report outlined plans for an informal group with a steering committee: Arthur Erskine, Arthur Lutz, Ed Henne, Ed Clark, Thurman Clay, Walter Cook, and Fermie Clements. Coffee and fried cakes followed in the basement.
Feb 11 1938 a new kind of comedy features all colored char acters led by Benny Buzzard Perfume Pigfeet Hiram Hogliner Bally Button Buster The Latino Future Farmers of America present the play with an after show Fathers and Sons banquet later in the day Watch for notices.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. George Klager of Ann Arbor who died Friday after a brief illness at Dr Gates private hospital. Born April 28, 1876 in Lodi township, she was the widow of George Klager, married September 23, 1897. Survived by husband Arthur a son three sisters and two brothers. Services were conducted in Ann Arbor by Rev C H Wittbach of St Pauls Saline.
The Ladies Aid of St Pauls church will hold a sauer kraut supper Thursday evening February 10. The public is cordially invited. For Rent garage and apartment classified line ads indicate phone numbers 96 F3 and 96.
Classified items include radio repair and testing, poultry buying and selling, shoe ice skates for sale, optical services, nursery lines, eye care, hog feed and protein mixes, firewood and used washers. Auto repossessions and farm equipment listings appear alongside livestock and horse details from Saline and Onsted shops and residents.
V8 Ford pickup with good tires and finish plus a solid working motor advertised by Cook Motor Sales authorized Chevrolet dealers. Reduced price to 195 dollars.
Saline township taxes may be paid on January 29 February 11 and February 26 at Citizens Bank and on February 5 and 19 at Saline Savings Bank. Treasurer C. E. Lindsley announces the schedule.
131 inch wheelbase truck with 32x 6 8 ply tires and a strong motor. Blue Duco finish described as in good condition. Priced low for immediate sale.
Central Dead Stock Co announces reward and prompt removal of farm animals with high prices. Ads list contact Ann Arbor 2-2244 for pickup and sale. Includes low prices and multiple 1930s Chevrolet models from Cook Motor Sales.
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