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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
2
Card of thanks six per line and obituary or marriage notices are free. Poetry costs five cents per line. Paid announcements include entertainments with admission at six cents per line. Minimum charge 25 cents. Personal or business interest content billed at regular rates.
A compact reflection on February birthdays of Lincoln Washington and Edison. It notes each figure achieved greatly yet avoided bragging, focusing on ongoing progress and the infinite scale of achievement rather than past deeds. The piece urges future planning over pride.
Sylvia and Marian Feldkamp Edwin Henes Charlotte Phelps John Klohs and others earned perfect attendance awards. Evelyn Wiedmayer won a reading prize for adding keys to her key ring. Spelling air pane winners were Charlotte Phelps Junior Glowacki and John Klohs. Health winners included Dieterle Feldkamp Phelps Glowacki and Wiedmayer. Music winners Dieterle Feldkamp Phelps Glowacki. Charlotte Phelps and Sylvia Feldkamp chosen to sing for a radio program in Lansing. About fifty county students will participate. Students with all B’s or above: Betty Ann Hughes Eldean Bauer Evelyn Wiedmayer Marian Feldkamp Charlotte Phelps. Fourth grade post office activity linked to art arithmetic and writing. Field first reader Lloyd Hughes nearly finished. Beginners know 160 flash cards. Valentine party planned February 14 with games and refreshments. Snowbank project fashioned a snow house.
Sunday service begins at ten with morning worship led by Minister Roy J. Miller. Sermons titled Great Words of Faith Regetation and Advantages and Service a study of the Parables of Jesus. Junior sermon Knights on the Field of Honor at 11 15 and evening activities at 7 30 with Christian Endeavor.
Methodist Church notes list 10:00 morning worship with Visions and Voices, 11:15 church school led by Ray Davis, 6:30 p m Junior League led by Mrs. Lillian Burgan, Epworth League discussion on religion and games, mid week service at 7:30 5 30, second study on Meaning of God, Feb 22 Jesus Idea of God and early church, closing with seasonal musings and a prompt to read liner ads.
Saline council debates street lighting as Saline Gas Company rises. Fred Henne, George Schairer and Charles Burkhart report electric costs on 1901 plans but proceed with Mr. Shute’s acetylene proposal. By June setup begins, two thousand feet of pipe laid, and a gala August 14 marks the turning on of Michigan’s first acetylene gas street lights.
The invention and lighting committee received praise for their work as the opera house installed new brighter lights that year. The Observer reported the improvements, noting they surpassed the old lighting and contributed to Saline's prosperity.
The Woman's Club held its annual Guest Night banquet and program at Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Curtiss home. Violinist Mrs. Lt. E Fairbanks and pianist Miss Vesta Mills entertained before a 54guest dinner. Professor Avard Fairbanks of the University of Michigan lectured on sculpture, illustrated by a clay model, with a sextet performing.
Stormy days hinder outdoor play but invite indoor creativity. Catherine Miller, MSU home management instructor, suggests quiet, imaginative play using household scraps like cartons, spools, cans, ribbons, and cloth. A dedicated storage area, simple replica utensils, and a child sized work bench for older kids provide constructive, affordable entertainment.
Washtenaw County recorded 87 fish and game law violations in 1938, the highest in its district. Fines and costs totaled 1,492 dollars with one 60 day jail term. Violations included excess fishing, out of season hunting, frog taking, Sunday hunting, and resisting an officer.
The annual gathering for fathers and sons begins at seven. Invocation by Walter C. B. Laxman, master of ceremonies Harry A. Holmes. Group singing with Dale Fosdick. Dads to Lads, Lads to Dads, vocal solo by Frank Carter. Address by Walter MacPeek. Program organized by Eugene Ash, Carl Curtiss, Ray Davis, and Walter Laxman. Tickets by Joel Thomas. Chicken supper served by the Coterie division of the Aid.
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