Dean Anthony To Address Washtenaw Draftee Meeting
Ernest L. Anthony dean of agriculture at Michigan State College will address Washtenaw County Agricultural draftees on Wednesday evening February 16 at 8 in Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor. His talk will cover the 1944 food problem and the link between food supply and war effort as crops may fall short and Victory gardens will be needed. The program includes a concert by the University of Michigan Concert Band directed by William D. Revelli and a closing film Soldiers of the Soil.
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Ernest L. Anthony
Michigan State College
Washtenaw County
Hill Auditorium
Ann Arbor
Dean Anthony
Victory Gardens
U. of M
William D. Revelli
Moving Picture
Soldiers of the Soil
Local residents report varied health updates
Mrs. Robert Giilén expects to return home today. Miss Harriet Clark underwent an appendectomy on Tuesday. Mrs. William Beard of Milan returned home on Sunday. Fred Brenson and Wilbur Coe remain about the same.
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Robert Giilén
Harriet Clark
William Beard
Milan
Fred Brenson
Wilbur Coe
Birthday Notices for Young Children in Ypsilanti
Three birth announcements list Marjory Mae Richards age four born February 3 in Ypsilanti, Carol Jean Levey age two born February 11, and Ann Jane Prout age two born February 13.
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Marjory Mae Richards
Ypsilanti
Carol Jean Levey
Ann Jane Prout
Public Auction of Lana Gordon Household Goods and Tax Dates
Public auction at 1550 Willow Road for the Lana Gordon estate begins February 24 at 1 p.m. with eight rooms of furniture and antiques including rugs beds and kitchen appliances. Also listed are garden tools, farming gear, and miscellaneous items. Cash terms. Mabel E. Stoll executor. Clarence Cook auctioneer. Tax collection dates set for York Township at Milan and Saline banks with January through February collection windows.
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Lana Alzina Gordon
Willow Road
Saline
Saline-Tecumsehh
Wharsday
Westinghouse
Philco
Norge
Imperial
Mabel E. Stoll
Clarence Cook
Dr Frank Gifford Optometrist Visit At Milan Hotel
Dr Frank Gifford an optometrist based in Milan is listed at the Milan Hotel for a Saturday appointment. The note mentions glasses fittings and a 9 to 9 window with prices in a prewar style.
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Frank Gifford
Teledro Optometrist
Milan
Winter news, community tales, and Lincoln and Valentine notes
February brings snow on the ground for days and Groundhog Day forecasts six weeks more winter. Red Cross dressings evoke Civil War thrift. A Boston bull, Pal, amuses neighbors on South Ann Arbor street as Lincoln’s birthday and Valentine’s Day approach. A pie dodges the draft, causing a early evening chase before capture.
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Red Cross
South Annn Arbor Street
Connie
Colleen Gross
Pat
Job
Jacob Fucss
Mrs. Gross
Lincoln
Plastics talk at Rotary meeting by Prof Alfred H White
Prof Alfred H White of the University of Michigan spoke on plastics at the Rotary Club meeting held at The Tavern. He showed numerous plastic articles made from cotton soybeans gasoline and other materials, illustrating progress from early attempts to modern forms. A letter from Sgt Jeanne Burkhart of Des Moines Iowa was read aloud describing travel experiences and army life in 1945.
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Alfred H. White
U. of M
Rotary Club
Burkhardt
Hughes Holland
H. J. Ladouceur
Milan
Jeanne Burkhart
Des Moines
Iowa
Fred Lendrum
Don
Battle Creek
Michigan City
Chicago
7Th Service Command
Texas
Atlantic Charter and wartime ideals discussed
A fragment reflecting wartime beliefs about universal rights and the Atlantic Charter. The speaker recalls being taught that natural freedoms belong to all, linking the goals of President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to a just postwar world.
Community urged to buy Extra War Bonds in Fourth War Loan
To the People of this Community you can afford it you can buy Extra War Bonds during this Fourth War Loan Drive. The notice claims incomes rise and wages outpace taxes urging every resident to purchase bonds to support the war effort.
Milan Downs Saline In Thrilling 1944 Contest
Milan Reds defeated Saline Hornets 16 to 13 at halftime and 34 to 23 in the final period, earning a 63 to 52 win. Bodley led Milan with 16 points while Hirth and Koebbe each scored 7 for Saline. Preliminary: Milan 29 Saline 5.
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ASP
Milan Reds
Milan
Saline Hornets
Hornets
Saline
Hirth
Koebbe
Bodley
Ceeee
Wiedmayer
Findley
Graf
McKircher
Bobcat Roast Recommended After Grayling Meeting
At a Grayling sportsmen club gathering reports say roast bobcat was the highlight of the meal and praised as good eating. If proven edible, more bobcat may appear on hunters tables after a day of sport.
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Grayling
Sportsman Club
Hospital Thank You Note from Dwight Carr
Dwight Carr expresses gratitude for the cards flowers and gifts received during his hospital stay and thanks those who sent them for their support and kindness.
York Townships Board Names New Allocation for Seat
To fill vacancy on York Town ship Board caused by death of George McTaggart Fred Kleinschmidt appointed by York Township Board to serve remainder of term Address Saline Mich R F D No 2 Phone 1885 New Subscribers in January list includes Adolph Diable Norman Tenderwood A B Cook George Schwoche Fred E Brown Ralph Hack George Byers Ann Arbor Samuel Boyd Herman Mehler Ormond Bredernitz Raymond Luckhardt Karl Theurer IT will collect taxes on the following dates Citizens Bank Feb 19 Savings Bank Feb 5 March 4 A E Marion Treasurer
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York
York Township
Milan
Peoples State Bank
Saline
Citizens Bank
Helen Moorehead
George McTaggart
Fred Kleinschmidt
Mich
Adolph Diable
Norman Tenderwood
A. B. Cook
George Schwoche
Fred E. Brown
Ralph Hack
George Byers
Ann Arbor
Samuel Boyd
Herman Mehler
Ormond Bredernitz
Raymond Luckhardt
Karl Theurer
Savings Bank
A. E Marion
Auctioneer notices and help wanted in Saline area newspaper clippings
Multiple short items include Lost keys call 49R2, For Sale farm equipment and potatoes, Remember Pearl Harbor war bonds drive, Sheriff candidate A C Gaston, Wanted help for a ten room Ann Arbor house, office hours notice for Morton Poultry Farm, February birthdays of American figures promotion with Hayden's flour, various poultry stock and hatchery notes, and garbled livestock and equipment references from local suppliers and residents.
For Sale Local Farm Goods and Vehicles Mixed Clasificados
For Sale items listed include a 16 inch single bottom plow on Saline Macon road with an 18 a7 tag. A Harcorn listing near Shaw School by Glenn Carter. A Chevrolet stake truck priced at 2785 from Wiedman Auto Company Saline. Various farm supplies, tractors from Ford Ferguson, auto repair services, welding and farm machinery repair. Also buyers seeking used cars and stock items, and several livestock and poultry offerings from local farms.
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S. W. Snyder
Saline-Macon Road
Chevrolet
Wiedman Auto Company
Saline
Poultry Farm Ad From Washtenaw Electric Co
An advertisement for Morton Poultry Farm and Washtenaw Electric Co promotes Master Mix mashes concentrates and scratch grain. Features include heated water fountains brooders feeder nests and Salisbury remedies and conditioners. Contact numbers are listed for Ypsilanti and Morton Poultry Farm.
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Salsbury
Morton Poultry Farm
Women Wanted at Michigan Associated Telephone Company
The Michigan Associated Telephone Company seeks women for local and long distance operating with full pay during training and postwar prospects. The ad promises steady, pleasant work and asks applicants to apply at the business office. The notice also asks readers with legal printing needs for estate settlements to send details to The Saline Observer via the Probate Judge.
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Michigan Associated Telephone Company
Saline Observer
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Mey Bishes
Frank
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Ala
Schmide
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Sgt. Burkhart
Mr. Lendrum
Rotarians
Churchill
ARS
Dwight. Carr
Saline Township
Observer
Wolverine Work
Parsons
Government Wheat Saline Mercantile Co
Martin Blair
Pearl Harbor
A. C
Gaston Sheriff
P. O
Hayden
Saline Mercantile Co
T. B
T'c
Mor
Sam Peston
Harcorn
Glenn Carter
Shaw School
R. G. Wahl
Klueter
M-11
South Side
Ford-Ferguson
Wiedman Auto Co
Tecumseh
Carrol Frost
Darling & Co
Brooks Brothers
Abe Lincoln
Adrian
Adrian, Mich
Adrian Tankage Co
Washtenaw Electric CO
Main St
Saline Theatre
Simmy Lydon
Charlie Smith
Henry Aldrich
Basil Rathbone
Jack Holmes Kaces
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Olsen
Johnson
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Merle Oberon
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