Political battle looms at next York election
York township faces a tight race as Clinton A. Torrey former treasurer runs for supervisor and incumbent John Lawson seeks re election Harvey Moorhead also enters the field for road commissioner opposing Gus Grams the current commissioner The contest shapes up with multiple candidates seeking county posts.
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York
York Township
Clinton A. Torrey
John Lawson
Harvey Moorhead
Gus, Grams
Local Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding in 1950s Michigan
Mr and Mrs Joseph Gauss marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their 102 West McKay Street home on Tuesday February 24 with 52 guests. Rev Martin Phillipp of St John Lutheran Bridgewater officiated a wedding ceremony in the afternoon. The celebration continued with music, social time, and dinner at The Tavern. A golden wedding cake, fifty yellow roses and golden tapers decorated the table as guests presented gifts including fifty dollars in gold. Many neighbors and relatives from Dexter, Bridgewater, Sandlake, Ant Arbor, Detroit, Jackson and beyond attended, sharing in the couple's milestone.
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Ann Arbor
Bonisteel
Lee Tescher
Erwin Schmid
Washington
Lincoln
Moses
Hazen Jewell
A. A. Kalder
Robert Fucss
W. D. Hart
C. F. Unterkircher
Mrs. Unterkircher
George Hart
William Stierle
William Barr
William Hart
Federated Church
C. HE. Kircher
Harry Finch
William Arthur
A. D. Crittenden
Floyd Carr
Father
Merritt Martin
William McTaggart
Fairbanks
Charles Collins
William Herrington
George Austin
Joseph Gauss
West McKay Street
Martin Phillipp
St. John’s Lutheran
Bridgewater
Gauss
Carl Schleh
Sandlake
BR. J. Gauss
Verdice
Myrene
Geraldine
Dexter
Phillipp
Charles Hildinger
KE. Hutzel
BE. W. Staebler
Dorothy
F. Bijalke
Irene Johnson
Betty
Herman Buehler
Robert
Doris Rouse
Ant. Arbor
Martin Braun
Lauren Schleh
Detroit
Mannie Brown
Donald
Ella Schoettle
Alfred Gauss
Jackson
Funeral Of Miss Wealthy Wallace Held On Monday
Miss Wealthy Elizabeth Wallace died at her North Ann Arbor street home Friday night at 9 45. Born June 26 1854 in Saline township she spent most of her life there with 15 years in Lansing. She leaves a sister Miss Lottie M Wallace and many relatives. Funeral held 2 pm Monday at Bridges funeral home with Rev S Schofield officiating. Interment Oakwood cemetery. Attendants from nearby towns listed.
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Elizabeth Wallace
Ann Arbor Street
Saline Township
Saline
Lansing
Major D
Mary Ann Wallace
Lottie M .Wallace
Bridges Funeral Home
Oakwood,cemetery
S. Schofield
George and
Donald McKim
Leslie Robinson
Albert Hall
Leigh, Lyle
Iva Biddle
Deford
Byron Kelley
Caro
Kennth McKim
Detroit
Leighton Bush
Adrian
Laura Buso
Clinton
Walter Carven
Abbie Snauble
Fred
Carol Kutler
Raynor Scudder
Macon
Addison Fletcher
Millie Carven
Ann Arbor
Public meeting Friday to discuss new city charter
A public discussion of the proposed city charter will be held Friday February 27 at the council chambers. Clarence V. Smazel of the Michigan Municipal League will answer any questions about the charter published last week in The Observer.
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Observer
Clarence V. Smazel
Michigan Municipal League
Independents Triumph Over Manchester to Top Standings
Saline defeated Manchester 56 to 13 at home on Wednesday, outplaying the visitors with stronger passing and defense. Carr led Saline with five baskets in the first half and four more in the second as Saline moves past Manchester into second place, with Deerfield leading the circuit. Manchester plans to return to their court Friday seeking revenge.
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Manchester
Saline
Saline Aggregation
Carr
Deerfield
Junior class to stage Meet Uncle Sally at high school
The junior class at the high school presents Meet Uncle Sally in the auditorium on Friday March 13 directed by Miss Gladys Thibeau. The annual event includes many cast members though the final lineup has not yet been announced. Superintendent A A Kalder notes the date does not reflect the drama’s value.
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Gladys Thibeau
Uncle Sally
A. A. Kalder
Auction Sale of Farm Equipment and Livestock Near Saline
Public auction on the Bridgewater road two and a half miles west of Saline on Tuesday March 3 1931 at 1 00 pm. Items include black mare bay geldings two yearling horses six shoats John Deere equipment tools and farm implements. Cash terms. George Walker George Klager auctioneers S. G. Lambarth clerk.
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Bridgewater Road
Saline
John Deere
Osborne
Keystone
Superior
Nisco
Oliver
Blackhawk
George. Walker
George J. Klager
S. G. Lambarth
Card of Thanks from George W McTaggart
I thank the many friends who kindly remembered me during my hospital stay. George W. McTaggart.
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George W. McTaggart
Expression of Gratitude for Kindness After Sister’s Death
I express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of my sister Lottie Wallace.
Mrs Marion Schmid Receives Farewell Party
Neighbors and friends held a surprise farewell for Mrs Marion Schmid last Friday night. They brought baskets for a bounteous lunch. She is moving to Royal Oak to reside with her two sons.
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Olq
Marion Schmid
Saline listings sparkle with autos and home notices
Multiple local ads chronicle For Sale items including a 1928 Pontiac coupe at 235 dollars and a 1928 Chevrolet roadster at 195, a 1929 Chevrolet six at 295, along with a 1929 Ford cab pickup and a 1925 Ford coupe. Rent notices cover houses on Henry street and McKay street. Saline MercantileCo offers coal and coke and farm supplies. local businesses promote tires and platform scales. Roosevelt and Manchester basketball games appear as community highlights.
Popular Chevrolet model advertised by dealers
Dark green Duco finish in excellent condition with good upholstery and tires. Priced below market value. Authorized Chevrolet dealers advertise this model.
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GEO. V. Cook & Son
Chevrolet
1929 Chevrolet Coach Serviceable Car Ad
Dark blue coach described as a serviceable vehicle with a good finish and smooth six cylinder operation. Priced at $295.00 by GEO. W. COOK & SON. Wanted notices from people in the area needing legal printing for estate settlements to appear in this newspaper via Probate Judge submission.
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Dodge
W. Cook & Son
Chevrolet
GEO. V. Cook & Son
Geo.w. Cook & Son
Auctioneer promises guaranteed results with client list
An auction note touts sixteen years of experience and offers to provide hundreds of client names and addresses upon request. It guarantees results or no charge and supplies two phone numbers for contact.
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Saline Savings Bank
Martin Fuoss
Isol
Dixie Station
Dixie Gas
Dixie Quality
DIXIE
C. A. Weddige
Maurice Henderson
Stabbler Oil Company
Chris. Volz
Mrs. Joseph
Wealthy Wallace
Leo Westphal
Charles Marken
Wm. McAnister
W. D. Cook
A. Hertler
Don Shurtz
Grover Winkle
Estermeyer
Schmid
Ga Treat
Kirk
Shaw
Observer Office
Lottie Wallace
Marion Schmed
Dietiker’s
C. A. Jordan
Wo Credit
Saline Mercantile Company
Farrow
Finis Noble
Wiedman Auto T O
G. L. Parsons
Alfred Springer
J. Muir
Goodyear
Goodrich
Geo. W. Cook and Son
Geneva
Uphaus & Schroen
Roosevelt
Anchester
Roosevelt and Saline Boys
Manchester and Saline Girls
Art Klager
L. Kendall Riggs
GEO, W. Cook & Son
Henry Street
Anna Woelper
Wiedman Auto Company
Saline Mercantile CO
McKay
Sam. Craig
C. F. Smith
Armbruster’s
August Braun
Mich. Ave
Lewis St
Olive Braun
5Th Ave
Saline Boys
Scranton
Koppers
Pocahontas
Ford Coke
Dundon
Trinity Lutheran League
Mannchester
GEO. W. Cook & Son
McCormick-Deering
Dunham Cultipacker
A. HE. Cole
GEO
V. Cook & Son
John A. Fitch
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