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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1942
Page
2
A three day school at Michigan State College February 25 to 27 will cover garden protection using a condensed list of materials. Entomology staff and sponsoring agencies will run sessions on urban farm and suburban plots, soil, crops, storage, and early transplanting.
The Saline Observer identifies Sim. R. Wilson as publisher and M. C. Boutelle as editor and notes its second class matter status at the Saline, Michigan post office.
Single copies cost 3 cents and subscription prices listed include 1 year 1.00 six months 50 cents and three months 25 cents outside Michigan 1.50 yearly. Card of thanks 6 cents per line. Obituary and marriage notices are free. Announcements of entertainments with admission charged 6 cents per line. Minimum 25 cents.
Livingston county farmers seek help for haying harvesting and other farm tasks through a new program organized by Ben Thomas the county agent and the Fowlerville Commercial Club. Members fill cards with contact details and preferred work, and volunteers will be called as demand arises.
Saline Township church notes Divine services every Sunday at 10 am Sunday school at 11 15 am Pastor Rev C A Haneberg invites all visitors to attend services and Sunday school at the Saline church located five miles west of Saline on US 112.
William H. Bach pastors a Sunday schedule starting at 10 AM with nursery, 11:15 AM Sunday school, and 6:30 PM Christian Endeavor featuring Wayne University speaker Donald Perkins and a gastrobocope device. Evening sermons begin March on Silhouettes of Calvary. Midweek Women’s Aid, Revelation study, choir, rally for campers, and joint Detroit guests.
The notice lists a morning divine service with Holy Communion in English at 10 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 11 a.m., and a special passion service at 8 p.m.
Divine services at 10 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m on Sundays. English services observed every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs C H Miter spent Monday in Detroit Miss Luella Hanson began work in the Ann Arbor telephone office February meeting of the Willings Workers at Mrs Ane Goodrich Mrs Will Stierle and Miss Lot tie Wallace visited Detroit over the weekend Miss Ruby Ayers entertained Ada Neuman of Detroit Sunday Mrs M Rockwell of Ypsilanti called on Saline friends Sunday Mrs Jennie Cole of Mt Pleasant visited her nephew A E Cole last Wednesday and Thursday Miss Julia Nadeau came from Detroit weekend to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Sellen Mr and Mrs Walter Bracker hosted Dr L H Gillin and Robert Johnson of Grand Rapids last Tuesday Mr and Mrs Floyd Davis of Pittsfield visited his parents in South Saline Sunday Mr and Mrs Lloyd Northrup and Miss Julia Hartman of Ann Arbor visited George Hartman Sunday A wedding at St John’s church Bridgewater Lydia Klager wed Edward Burmeister The regular village caucus nominated ticket for officers: president John W Hull clerk Lottie Wallace trustees William Walker John Kohler Edward F Henne assessor Arthur Armbruster
Master Arthur Miller is the first depositor in the new Postal Bank. Several residents visit relatives in Willis Ann Arbor Galesburg and Bridgewater. A wedding unites Thelma Scherdt and Albert Gross. A blizzard paralyses Lake Shore and interurban service, the worst in years.
Saline bowling team Hoeft Jaeger Hartman Duster and Tanner defeated Faygo Products of Ypsilanti 2654 to 2319 Sunday. In a separate local death, Mrs. Lewis Kamerer, 54, died of burns after her Brighton Lake Road home burned the previous afternoon. she was trapped inside and later removed from the structure.
A reader offers a household tip: melt leftover soap bars with boiling water to make a soap jelly. Simmer on low heat for thirty minutes, producing suds for washing dishes or other cleaning uses.
The recipe section presents a rhubarb bake with lemon rind and a codfish and rice casserole. It notes varying fruits, then discusses eggs and poultry nutrition at Michigan State College, highlighting riboflavin, vitamins A D and B1 and the role of hens in wartime food production.
The official says farmers need not fear overproduction as federal purchases and needs for drying plants and local consumption will keep egg markets active and stable.
Worship at 10 a m with the sermon Decisions and Consequences and musical program. Church school 11 15 study The Parables by the Sea Arthur Wilson superintendent Epworth League 6 30 pm WSCS divisions meet as planned The Dependables Tuesday The Third Wednesday The Rainbow Thursday Lenten service Wednesday 7 30 pm Morale and church role urged Go to church somewhere help build morale.
The column notes U S soldiers in Ireland and England faced shortages on hot dogs, burgers, sweets, and candy due to sugar limits and shipping delays. It mentions a Hawaiian pineapple expectation unmet and hints at curiosity about Pacific edible shortages during wartime. It also recounts domestic delays in a refrigerator purchase amid family moves and a government sales ban.
Taxpayers filing for 1941 may pay in full by March 16 1942 or opt for four equal installments with deadlines March 16 June 15 September 15 and December 15 1942. If any installment is late the remaining tax becomes due on demand. Payments go to the appropriate district collector or Baltimore if no US residence or business location exists. Cash payments require receipts. checks or money orders usually suffice as receipts.
Mooreville residents visit relatives in Northville and Toledo. Milan guests attend card parties and birthday clubs. Euchre and social gatherings held at York hall and at home of Mrs. Minnie Hammond. Notes on travel of Louis Hill and a tuberculosis bulletin excerpt conclude the item.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County orders creditors to file claims for Theodore B. Feldkamp before April 27 1942 at ten in the forenoon. Publication of notice via The Saline Observer to run for three weeks prior to hearing. Judge Jay G. Pray presiding.
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