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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1942
Page
2
The Saline Observer shows Sim. R. Wilson as publisher and M. C. Boutellé as editor. Entered at Saline Michigan post office as second class matter.
A small notice lists pricing for single copies at 3 cents and subscriptions at 1.00 per year, 50 cents for six months, and 25 cents for three months inside Michigan with outside Michigan rate of 1.50 per year.
Notice outlines pricing for notices in the paper: 6 cents per line for card of thanks, obituaries and marriage notices published free, poetry 5 cents per line, paid entertainments 6 cents per line, minimum charge 25 cents.
The season shows real spirit of brotherliness and good will despite soldiers in camp and defense production layoffs. Homes felt impact yet friendship endured more than material gifts, with ecards and memories gifting warmth like a treasured pearl.
A seasonal New Year message reflects on Janus and dual outlooks, noting war’s impact on families and industrial shifts. It honors courage shown by many facing shortages and defense needs and ends with a communal wish for happiness in the year ahead.
Rev H L Engel pastor outlines New Year Eve communion at 8 pm in English and New Year Day 10 am German service. Sunday 10 am English divine service. Ladies' Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon. Men's Club meets next Wednesday evening. League meets Thursday Jan 8.
Methodist Church announces 10 a m worship with organ music and a sermon on For the New Year 11 15 a m church school studying the life of Christ with Synoptic Gospels background 6 30 p m Epworth League activities and a New Year morning Prayer for Peace service at 10 30 all are invited to join in prayers for peace weekly Week of Prayer events run January 7 9 with various W S S divisions meeting in church parlors education emphasized to fight tuberculosis funded by Christmas Seal drives.
Multiple families and individuals visited relatives for Christmas in Ann Arbor Brooklyn Hamburg Kalamazoo Ypsilanti and Lodi. Names include Jacoo Fucss Alma Hamlin Loretta Schaible Katie Bartlett Martha Allen Rose Allen Marie Kionka and others. A convoy carried eleven tons five hundred twenty pounds of baled hay to Detroit.
Sunday's gatherings highlighted by Mr. and Mrs. William Case of Morrice with A. J. Warren and wife. Numerous relatives traveled from Detroit, Pittsfield, Ypsilanti, and other areas to join Christmas celebrations and meals, including Miss Minnie Caldwell and organist Miss Unterkircher switching posts to Westminster Church.
Dick Melville and Lester Randolph joined the Fox family for Christmas. Several families visited relatives in Detroit Ann Arbor and Salem. Mrs Richards recovers from illness as relatives gather for meals and a funeral occurred in Milan.
This column blends household tips with a bean and ham dish. It includes a bean soup method using black beans ham bone onion bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce followed by a ham and eggs on toast with Hollandaise. The reader is invited to share ideas for improved kitchen tasks and recipes.
Butter is divided into two portions. One portion is melted with egg yolks and lemon juice over hot water. The second portion is added and stirred until thickened.
Michigan State College home economists summarize USDA guidance on fabric knowledge and care. Proper washing for wool uses warm soft water and mild soap, while drying and pressing require damp handling and careful temps to avoid felting and shrinkage.
Textile experts advise washing rules for fabric types. Wash washable rayons in lukewarm suds with neutral soap, handle wet gently, rinse at wash temperature, and iron moderately. Acetate rayons require cooler heat. test iron on a hidden area first. Cotton care stresses washing, colorfastness to wash and light, and limits on shrinkage to maintain fit.
Approximately seventy guests filled Shaw school to capacity Tuesday evening as Mrs. Loretta Gardner and pupils presented a Christmas program. The show featured songs, recitations, and plays including Santa Claus appearances by Oscar Klumpp, with gifts and candy from a decorated tree. A second item reports a house fire at the Walsh home discovered early Tuesday morning, with neighbors summoning the Dexter fire department, but lacking water prevented extinguishment.
Private Lorrin G. Jedele requests newspaper delivery to Washington D C after transfer to 98rd CA AA and 212th CA AA Det Gen Del. Lorrin Alber returns from Fort Custer on furlough to share appreciation for The Observer. he departs for camp just before Christmas leaving holiday wishes.
A fragment notes holiday preparations and curtains drawn for Christmas, with a reminder not to judge by appearances and a friendly New Year greeting to neighbors.
In a payroll allotment plan for Defense Savings, participation is voluntary and no fixed purchase is required. Stamps and bonds are sold at post offices, banks, savings and loan associations, and many stores. buy via post offices, banks, S&L, or mail order from the Treasurer of the United States.
Federated Church invites all to morning worship at 10 o clock and evening service at 7 45 with Sunday school at 11 15. Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 led by Mrs. Bach. New Year s Eve watch night from 10 to 12. Readers are urged to view weekend grocery specials in The Observer.
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