Irene’s wartime letter prompts War Bond gift
A home scene shows Irene writing to her comrade Pete as she contemplates buying a War Bond rather than a diamond ring. The note, part of Treasury files, urges readers to invest in War Bonds to aid final victory and urges households to allocate up to 10 percent of the budget by New Year.
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Irene
Morgentham
Jackson
Pete
A.E.F
Ireland
Sam
Treasury Department
S. G. S. Treasury Department
Rosebud
Angel
Mammy
Vinegar Hill
Pappy
Bunny
Card of thanks and notices policy in newspaper
The notice outlines pricing and policies for items published in the paper. It lists 3 cent single copies, subscription rates of 1.00 per year or 0.50 for six months and 0.25 for three months, and 1.50 outside Michigan. Card of thanks and paid entertainments per line with a 25 cent minimum. Obituaries and marriage notices are published free.
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Michigan
Bereaved Mother Seeks War Bonds After Son’s Death
Sophia Hardy hosts condoling visitors while revealing she has applied for government life insurance and plans to invest proceeds in War Bonds. Mrs Kimball and Mrs Worthington react with shock at the callous timing as the Treasury Department notes it as a reported case to encourage bond purchases.
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Mrs. Kimball
Mrs. Worthington
Sophia Hardy
Hand County
Sophia
Lirs
Kimball
Tom
Treasury Department
Community Party at Saline Valley Farm Gathering
About 150 attendees heard Prof. Pollock speak on The World Today at Saline Valley Farm. The evening included community singing and a dance closing the event, with a March meeting planned.
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Yoo
Pollock
Saline Valley Farm
St James Evangelical Church Service Notice
St James Evangelical Lutheran Church Saline Township invites worshippers to divine services every Sunday at 10 a m. Sunday school follows at 11 15 a m. Pastor C A Haneberg presides. Everyone welcome.
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St. James Ev
Saline Township
C. A. Haneberg
Saline
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Duty to Save: A Young Man's War Bond Pledge
A working youth speaks of saving 10 percent of his pay for War Bonds despite low earnings. He notes his duty and aims to contribute as the year ends, promising steady savings tipping toward patriotic effort.
Hidden Treasures Sermon at Methodist Church Offerings
Methodist Church announces sermon Hidden Treasures with organ prelude and choir music. Church school at 11 15. The Good Shepherd will be the study subject. Arthur Wilson superintendent Epworth League gathers 6 30 pm with Miss Stark and Mrs Curtiss as sponsors. Visitors welcome.
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Church School
New Home Economics Teacher at Saline High School
Miss Marie Richardson of Wanents City Michigan is named the new Home Ec teacher at Saline High School replacing Mrs Washburn. She graduated from Michigan State Normal College at Ypsilanti with a B S degree. Her hobby is collecting antique glassware and she enjoys tennis and badminton.
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Marie’ Richardson
Wanents
Michigan
Washburn
Miss Richardson
Michigan State Normal College
Ypsilanti
Saline High School
Federated Church Services and Activities Noted
The Federated Church lists a full schedule of worship and activities led by Rev. William H. Bach. Sunday includes a 10 o'clock service, 11:15 Sunday school, 6:45 Christian Endeavor, and a 7:45 evangelistic service with a hymn sing. A Women’s Missionary Society election is planned for Feb 24 at Mrs. Mary Rogers’ home, followed by prayer and Bible study at 7:30. Choir practice Thursday evening completes the week’s events.
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Christian Endeavor
Women's Missionary Society
Mary Rogers
Central lods social visits list in a community
Mrs and Mrs Oscar Hirth hosted Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Berth Moore and guests including Bert Moore Ralph Moore and Mrs Bert Hummel. Friday evening guesting by Mr and Mrs Herman Grosshans. Sunday in Jackson with their son and wife Mr and Mrs Lester Schneider. Charles Naylor and daughter Mary Jane visited Arthur Williams. Mrs Herman Ashfall and daughters Ruth and Florence visited Katherine Ashfall at Grass Lake.
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Oscar Hirth
Berth Moore
Bert Moore
Ralph Moore
Bert Hummel
Herman Grosshans
Jackson
Lester Schneider
Charles Naylor
Mary Jane
Arthur Williams
Herman Ashfall
Ruth
Florence
Katherine Ashfall
Grass Lake
Resignation of Home Economics Teacher Ends Saline High Era
Mrs. Elizabeth Washburn, longtime instructor of the Home Economics Department, resigns after seven years guiding a growing program. She joined when two courses offered and helped expand to a third, with the department winning funds via the Home Economics Club and fulfilling advisory roles for Junie Class.
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Elizabeth Washburn
Washburn
Michigan State Normal College
Saline High
St. John's Lath Church Bridgewater service note
Divine services at 104 m. Sunday school at 11. Tenguish services every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Everybody cordially invited.
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St. John’s Lath
Bridgewater
M. C. Philipp
Tax collection dates listed by treasurer
Alwin Marion, treasurer, notes tax collection dates for Citizens Bank on December 19 and January 16 and February 20. Savings Bank dates are January 2, February 6, and March 6.
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Citizens
Bank
Savings Bank
Alwin Marion
Judd District Social Notes Include Local Visits and Renovations
Several women now work at the bomber plant. George Ryan plans a two apartment remodel. Mr. and Mrs. D G Richards visited the Bailey home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A G Richards visited Joe Billiott home in Detroit Sunday.
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George Ryan
D. G. Richards
Bailey Home
A. G. Richards
Joe Billiott
Detroit
Willing Workers Meet Behind Red Cross Sewing
Eighteen Willing Workers met with Mrs. Pearle Gilbert on February 3 at 1 p m. They spent the afternoon sewing shirts and piecing robes for soldiers. Ten shirts were partly completed and will be finished at the next regular meeting with Mrs. Grace Holcomb. The group decided to omit their program and focus on Red Cross sewing.
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Willling
Pearle Gilbert
Red Cross
Grace Holcomb
Local Births and Returns Noted at Saline General
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Leo Hess of Milian on Feb 138. Mrs Westphal and infant daughter returned home Tuesday. Mrs H L Emgie returned home Monday. Mr and Mrs Breddartwic had tonsillectomies Friday and went home Sunday. Liners ads get results.
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Leo Hess
Milian
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Ann Arbor
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Milan
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Ewaley
Giifrti
Select
Genelors
Saline, Mich
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L Editorial Association
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Fred A. Lendrum
NEW Home Ekonomics
Federated Church
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Lods
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Cnridor
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Omah
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Florence Clark
Marilyn Dietieker
Margaret Finch
Alice Klein
Dorothy Kohler
Alta Kuebler
Charlotte Phelps
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Laura Sally
David Vaughn
Ella May Alber
Marian Feldkamp
Dorothy Milkey
Dorothy Otto
Wilma Alber
Violet, Finkbeiner
John Lather
Dick Little Mary Crrvie O'Neill
Edwin Rentschler
Daniel Hall
Delores Richards
York Township
People State Bank
Citizens Bank
Henry Moorehead
Judd
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Detroit Edison Company
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