John Deere Day at Gross Hardware Draws Large Crowd
John Deere Day celebrations at Gross Hardware attracted over 300 attendees for a noon lunch and another 500 in the auditorium to view motion pictures of John Deere implement operation. Prizes included an axe, paint, varnish, and tools won by local residents from Milam and Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Gross Hardware
Green City
Willard’ Bredernitz
George Walter
Milam
Gilbert Luckhardt
Emerson
Armin Mhaeussler
Albert Graf
Norman Finkbeiner
Harold Robinson
Northville
Charles Powers
Duncan Robison
Clarence Kanitz
Milan
Ann Arbor
Washington Lincoln Subject At Rotary Club Program
Ira Smith and Scout Executive Walter MacPeek attended to fulfill Rotary duties with Edward stepping in for a truant speaker. Henne faced disappointment over a last minute speaker while MacPeek shared Lincoln and Washington anecdotes showing their humanity. J Alfred Bosworth of Ann Arbor visited as a guest of Don Ford. Saline Rotary Club invites applications for a wide range of membership classifications including merchants, bankers, dentists, educators and more with Walter Cook or any member as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Smith
Scout
Walter MacPeek
Rotary
Henne
Edward
Walter
Mr. MacPeek
Lincoln
Washington
Don Ford
J. Alfred Bosworth
Ann Arbor
Saline Rotary Club
Mercantile Co
R. R
Walter D. Cook
Legion Benefit Party Aids Tennis Court Fund
The Legion benefit party at the auditorium Friday night drew a large crowd. Proceeds go to complete the tennis court at the new park with another event planned to raise the remaining balance. Dale Fosdick's Orchestra supplied the music. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Frank Camburn and Mr. Dinelly for high scores and to Mrs. Fucss and Frank Camburn for second. Pedro prizes were awarded to Mrs. Arthur Armbruster and A. E. Hagen, with consolation to Mrs. Hagen and John Kohler. Several guests attended from Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Dale Fosdick
Frank Camburn
Mr. Dinelly
Fucss
Pedro
Arthur. Armbruster
Dr Frank Gifford Eyes Examined in Milan
Ophthalmic exams by Dr Frank Gifford in Milan at the Milan Hotel office each Saturday from 2 30 to 9 30 PM. Glasses fitted and day and night examinations offered. Established five years in Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gifford
Toledo
Milan
Saline Hatchery Hosts Open House Featuring World Poultry Congress
Saline Hatchery holds an open house on Saturday to feature the Worlds Poultry Congress planned for Cleveland in July. A Friday banquet at M B church welcomes flock owners and county agricultural reps with J M Moore of Michigan State College speaking on the event. educational talks and movie showings follow in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Cleveland
M. B. Church
Milan
Ypsilanti
Manchester
Chelsea
Lincoln
J. M. Moore
Michigan State College
Mr. Moore
Arno Dennerlein
Chicago
Wisener
Florence Wiedmayer
A. F E. Hagen
Carl Lowden
Jackson
Foundation Stone Found During Street Work on Main Street
While replacing iron water mains with copper pipes, workers uncovered a large ancient foundation stone about six feet below ground near the Citizens Bank on Main Street. The discovery suggested the street once narrower with a building line further south. The pit reached roughly ten feet deep as crews rerouted traffic to avoid pavement disruption.
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Citizens Bank
Hegan
Death of Christian Girbach A Freedom Township Resident
Christian Girbach aged 73 of Freedom township died last Wednesday at his Pleasant Lake road home after several months illness. He was born November 18 1865 in Wuerttemberg Germany and moved to Freedom with his parents at age two. He married Christine Hewes on November 24 1892 and was a member of St John Lutheran Bridgewater. Surviving are his wife two sons Aaron and Simon five daughters eleven grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at his residence then St John’s church with interment in St John’s cemetery. This obituary notes his life of faith and family ties and closes with a Phillips Bros. quote.
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Christian Girbach
Freedom Township
Pleasant Lake Road
Anness
Wuerttemberg
Germany
Jacob
Elizabeth Wurster Girbach
Freedom
Christine Hewes
St. John’s Lutheran Church of
Bridgewater
Aaron
Simon Girbach
Herman Schaible
Gilbert Trinkle
Raymond Merkle
William Below
Pittsfield Township
Theron Schnierle
Lodi Township
George
John Girbach
Bridgewater Township
Andrew
Saline Township
Gottlieb
Pittsfield
Fred
Pontiac
Mary Gall
Lena Girbach
Elizabeth Hamlin
St. John’s Church
Martin Phillipp
St. John’s Cemetery
Annual Meeting of Mercantile Company at Saline Opera House
The Saline Mercantile Company held its annual meeting last Thursday afternoon with Arthur Heininger presiding. The elevator and lumber departments reported strong carload totals for the year, and the board of directors was reelected: Fred Finkbeiner, John Weidmayer, Alfred Hertler, Fermand Clements, Mark Sweetland, Charles Nambarth, and Arthur Heininger. They will elect officers on the second Thursday in March. Clarence Reid of St Clair County, VP of the State Farm Bureau, spoke on farmer challenges and civic cooperation. County Agent Qsler showed two reels of comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Mercantile Company
Opera House
Arthur Wheininger
Fred Finkbeiner
John Weidmayer
Alfred Hertler
Fermand~ Clements
Mark Sweetland
Charles Nambarth
Arthur Heininger
Clarence Reid
St. Clair County
State Farm Bureau
Qsler
Future Farmers Father Son Banquet Planned at Saline High
A community Father Son Banquet will be held in Saline High School gym Friday evening March 3. The home economics department will prepare a large meal featuring swiss steak mashed potatoes salads buns and other items. University figures Dr. Austin and Dr. Clover will speak and present visuals from the Grand Canyon trip. Tickets are available from FFPA members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Weber
Saline High School
Home Economics
Jewell
Austin
Clover
Mord Mountaineers
Michigan State College
National Visual Council
Boston
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Colorado River
Grand Canyon
Henry Ford
FFPA
Family Night at Trinity Lutheran Draws About 200
Trinity Lutheran church hosted Family Night with around 200 attendees last Thursday. A Ladies' Aid potluck committee led by Mrs. Albert Hoeft and others organized the event. The Young People's group planned the program featuring Rev Wyland, Sunday school singing, and community songs followed by a game of Chinese checkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid
Albert Hoeft
Fred Hartman
Edward Gross
Kathryn Fritz
Wyland
Adolf Lederer
Nag Falls to Car After Horse Causes Damage
A car owned by Kenneth Mills was taken to a garage after a collision with a horse on a country road. The horse emerged from a ditch and struck the vehicle, denting two front fenders hood radiator grill and windshield before fleeing. Mrs. Mills was driving when the incident occurred following a minor quarrel.
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St. Louis
Mpa
Kenneth Mills
Last call for taxes at Citi zens bank
Ellsworth and Lindsley announce attendance at Citi zens bank on Saturday February 25 to receive taxes. Treasurer confirms location and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Ellsworth, Lindsley
City Winter Taxes Notice From Treasurer
Frank Camburn announces a winter tax collection at Citizens Bank on Saturday February 25. The notice urges property owners to settle tax accounts and hints at maximizing value for sales ads with clear features to attract better prices.
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Citizens Bank
Classified Notices and Small Ads From The Observer
A dense collection of classified items lists for sale rental and services including horses tractors pickups a 37 Dodge 1 ton and a 1986 1%4 ton truck items from Herman Heininger R G Wahl and Saline Mercantile Co Found items pets and lost clothing. Public notices include a penny supper and a vehicle checkup event plus ads for auto repair feed poultry and hardware services.
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Herman Heininger
Auctioneer offers full service by Clarence Cook
An auctioneer announces readiness to handle all auction needs and invites contact with Clarence Cook for complete auction services and a phone number 152 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cook
Spreader sale advertised by local dealers
Central Dead Stock Co offers prompt pickup for farm stock and animals via phone Ann Arbor 2 2244. Swiss Cleaners promotes appearance upkeep with cleaning and pressing. Spreader Sale runs February 24 to March 11 with overstocked New Idea spreads at substantial discounts. Wiedman Auto Co Saline listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Central Dead Stock Co
Swiss Cleaners
Wm. Martin
Wiedman Auto Co
Saline
Auctions and sales mix from early dated notices
An itemized ad listing include a 1985 Ford Coupe with features, a Frig milk cooler priced at 12.50 cash, poultry notices from Russell Poultry Remedies and Morton Poultry Farm, and a furniture auction at 4 W Mich Ave with living room suites priced from 10 dollars. Läs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worbert H. Hichel
Saline
Arkona
Jordan Roads
W. Mich. Ave
Ypsilanti, Ich
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George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Cole
Mother Ann
Heinz Dill
Tueller’s
Heinz Macaroni & Cheese
Florida
California
Schmid
Washington-Lincoln
World Poultry Congress
Hagen & Radenbaugh
Foundaton
Main Street
Phillips Brocks
of Mercantile Company
Future Farmers
Trinity Lutheran
Cole’s Feed Store
Waterworks Road
R. G. Wahl
M-11
Observer Office
Saline Mercantile Co
U.S
Saline Valley Farms, Inc
Mich
Mutual Liability Co
Ronald Fitz- Gerald
Morton Poultry Farm
Brooks Brothers
L. O. Gibson
Packard
Hill
George Burg
Parsons
W. E. Dietiker
Feed Safe Way Dairy
Call Kelly
Ann Arbor Street
Andrew Hartman
W. Henry St
Black Cat
Dean Moore
Michigan Avenue
Wiedman Auto Company
North Lewis St
T. M. Shurtz
G. Hinderer
George F. Byers
S. Ann Arbor Wi
Observer
Methodist
Hlmer Steele
West Midh
Maurice Robbins
COOK
Chevrolet
Russell Poultry Remedies
Robert L. Morton
Bob Burns
Arkansaw Traveler
Popeye
Charley McCarthy
Edward Bergen
Tme
Mexico
Tony Martin
Slim Summerville
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