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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1953
Page
2
Advertisement states second class matter at Saline Michigan under act of March 3 1879. Subscription price two dollars fifty cents yearly in advance within Michigan three dollars yearly out of state and U S possessions. Single copy five cents. Advertising rates on request. 7 D.
The phrase likely stands as the oldest universal holiday greeting with roots spanning prehistoric times. January 1 became New Year’s Day through Roman practice and later Gregorian reform in 1582, with full adoption by Britain and its colonies by 1752.
Mexico and South American nations begin the new year with extensive religious services and widespread lay celebrations. The season blends gaiety with solemn reflection as communities in cities towns and villages observe joyous merriment and hopeful resolutions.
The New Year celebration for French Canadians centers on family reunions and the blessing of the patriarch. On January 1 each person asks the father of the house for his blessing with the phrase Father give me your blessing. The father responds May God bless you my child, I bless you with all my heart.
Correcting tree troubles preserves the tree and boosts curb appeal and property value. Learn how timely care prevents yellowing leaves and premature limb loss for healthier landscapes.
A brief survey traces New Year customs from ancient Rome to colonial America and modern times. It notes how feasting and revelry persisted, with tavern visits and toasts in early America, occasional riots, and renewed carnival atmospheres in Paris and Berlin before and after World War I.
The piece traces how New Year open houses began with Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam and spread across the United States. It notes the practice of short New Year visits, printed "at home" hours, and the social custom evolving into newspaper announcements with time tables and a rush from house to house.
St Johns Lutheran Church Bridgewater Michigan lists services and activities led by Pastor H W Ray. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Divine worship at 10:30 a.m. Junior choir Thursday 7:30 p.m. Senior choir Thursday 8:30 p.m. Fellowship Circle Friday 8:00 p.m. Bible school Saturday 9:00 a.m. Annual Congregational meeting Sunday January 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Freedom Township Bethel Church led by Pastor T W Menzel schedules New Years Eve service at 8:00. No service January 4. Annual meeting set for 1 30. January 7 at 2 00 p m Womans Guild meets in church basement.
This Sunday morning the names of those who attended Bible school for the past year without missing will be read and pins awarded to those who attended the past quarter without being absent. Be sure to turn in the original pin which was given you.
Rev R R Feuell leads morning meditation on The New Law of the Spirit with Bible school at 10 and worship at 11 Youth service at 7 and evening service at 8 Special music by the Youth choir Holy Communion at 10 and Church school at 11 Youth Fellowship potluck supper and planning at 6 30 p m WSCS circles meet Tuesday with luncheons and church events Dorsas Esther Mary L Ruth meet at homes and 8 o'clock gatherings Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30
Henry McKenzie serves as pastor at the Federated Church Presbyterian and Baptist. Church school begins at 9 45 a m with classes and teachers for all age groups.
11 00 a m Divine worship with Rev William Hoot from Detroit presbytery. Adult choir performs. Nursery available. 6 00 p m Young Peoples Society directed by Mr and Mrs Robert Saunders. 7 45 p m Evening worship with special music. New Years Eve 10 30 p m Midnight devotional. Jan 2 8 00 p m Women's Class Secret Sister at Mrs Hazen Jewell. Jan 5 8 00 p m Congregational meeting Baptist denomination. Jan 6 8 00 p m Congregational meeting Presbyterian denomination. Jan 7 10 00 Presbyterial Society meeting in Detroit. Jan 7 8 30 p m Choir rehearsal.
Frederick H. Engelsdorfer leads morning worship at 10 a m on New Year’s Day. Sunday School meets at 10:00 and worship resumes at 11:15 a m on Sunday January 4.
L G H Cook arrived home from Korea on December 17 and reports back for duty January 17 at Selfridge Field. Various exchanges and visits follow as family and friends from Lansing to Dundee, Monroe and Detroit host Christmas gatherings and calls.
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