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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1935
Page
1
Five men and a woman traveling from Indiana to Detroit skidded near Henry Bredernitz's home three miles west of Saline on US 112. The vehicle struck a tree. the woman and one man died at Saline hospital. Others injured expected to recover. Names unavailable.
Armbrusters beat Krogers two games to one as Ron Fitzgerald posted a 180 high single and Max Fosdick totaled 511. Individual scores show Anthony Kroger 407, Armbruster 511, and Merchants Dell Tanner 551 for the week. The Wiedman team won two of three Wednesday, and Butcher Boys won two of three Monday.
Daniel B. South, 60, longtime Detroit Edison district manager and Ypsilanti booster, died after a two month illness at his Clubview Drive home west of Ypsilanti. Born December 20, 1874 in Watseka Illinois he previously led Soo Edison at Sault Ste. Marie and later Detroit Edison. He retired last November due to ill health. Survived by widow Mary Gertrude Edwards. brothers Clarence and Roscoe. sisters Maude Antrim and Anna Sprague. and several nephews and nieces. Funeral Saturday at his residence with Rev. G Warren Peek officiating. burial Holy Cross Cemetery Detroit.
Saline battled a high scoring Roosevelt game as Saline’s defense faltered. The team faced lineup loss with Leonard Marken and Richard Ward out, and a road trip to Lincoln to challenge the Jones brothers looms next.
St John s Lutheran Church Bridgewater reports Divine services at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 English services are held every second and fourth Sunday of the month All are invited to attend
Saline Independents host Maybee in a Thursday night basketball game at the school gym. Tip is 8 00 with admission set at 10 cents.
The Saline Mercantile Company held its annual meeting at the opera house with strong stockholder attendance. Reports showed a higher surplus and increased business, with 41 carloads more handled than last year. County Agent Osler attended and presented conservation reels. Officers elected: President Arthur Heininger, Vice President John Wiedmayer, Secretary Ferman Clements, Treasurer Alfred Hertler, Directors Mark Sweetland Albert Graf Fred Finkeiner.
A friendly column offers practical tips and a pine cake recipe. The Daisy Cake lesson explains mixing, icing, and baking steps with butter, sugar, yolks, flour, milk, and flavoring. The piece adds a pineapple cream filling suggestion and notes serving best the same day.
Rep. T Thomas Thatcher introduces House Bill No 185 to appropriate 25 million dollars for the public schools over two years. The measure adds to the Thatcher Sias act and would draw from the general fund to ensure operating funds regardless of specific tax revenue.
Saline remains undefeated and leads the league after defeating Milan last Thursday. Armbruster totaled 177 points to pace scorers, while Schultz led Milan in scoring. Also notes a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Carl Brown with 125 neighbors attending and a gift chair presented for their Ridgeway move.
Miss Ottilde Hinderer and Alvin EKisemann of Manchester spoke their vows February 9 in Saline township. About fifty guests attended a 4 PM ceremony in the bride’s parents’ living room with Rev. C. M. Phillip officiating. The bride wore pale blue and carried white rosebuds. her attendant was Miss Martha Hinderer. Best man was Lauren Hinderer. A wedding supper followed with long white-draped tables and blue accents.
William Addison Shaw died February 6 at his nephew A J Turner’s home in Mpoorsville after a long illness. Born November 15, 1855 in York township near Saline, he married Anna M Turner in 1888. They adopted one child and had a daughter now Mrs Ernest Monroe. both reside in Ypsilanti. Funeral was February 9 at the Presbyterian church in Saline, Rev David H Porter presiding. interment Oakwood. Survived by two brothers Isaac of Omaha and George of Whitmore Lake, a granddaughter Mrs Howard Peebles, and several nieces and nephews.
The Valentine party at the Legion hall drew fewer attendees due to illness and bad weather, but a hearty potluck and heart decor pleased those present. Prizes were awarded to Carl Moélin and Mrs. Ormsby, with Archie Lawrence and Mrs. Emily Fosdick winning consolation. Family Night at the Federated church drew fewer guests yet featured toastmaster Clements, cornet duets by George Austin and George Wood with Mrs. Merritt Martin at the piano, and vocals by Dandall. Professor Cobuan of the Ypsilanti Normal gave the keynote address. Liner ads get results.
The Democrat and Republican caucuses for Lodi Township Wash tenaw County Michigan will meet at the Lodi Town Hall on Saturday March 2 1935. Democrats convene at 2 p m and Republicans at 8 p m. By order of the Township Board H A Gensley Clerk.
The Observer lists varied items for sale and services including farm equipment, furniture, livestock, dairy products, typewriter supplies, and car sales. It also advertises legal printing services for estate settlements and notes affordable pricing at the office. Targeted buyers are invited to contact listed phone numbers or visit local shops in Saline and surrounding areas.
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