Letters From Absent Members
A Rotary Club meeting at The Tavern last Thursday featured puzzles from absent members and welcomed guests C. M. Bentley of Plymouth and Rotarians R. Burlingame and C. L. Carrello of Milan. Captain Harold A. Miller, stationed overseas, praised the club’s 100 percent attendance and thanked them for signed surgical volumes, while Frederick Schumm sent thanks for cigarettes and hoped to return to Saline soon.
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Fred Lendrum
United States
George Washington
Harold A. Miller
Fritz” Schumm
G. J. Prout
al” Schmid
C. M. Bentley
Plymouth
Lockwood
R. Burlingame
C. L. Carrello
Milan
Club
H. A. Miller
APO
San Francisco
Cal
Shorty Luckhardt Writes From New Jersey
A brief letter from P2c Roy EH Luckhardt of the United States Army tracing his gratitude for the newspaper and the si mgle line about the service boys. He reports attending Radio Operators school in Atlantic City and expects to stay about six months. He asks readers to say hello to friends back home and notes warm weather.
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Rotary Club
Frr
Radio Operators School
Atlantic City
Shorty
Roy EH. Luckhardt
Virginia St
New Jersey
War Time Notes For Housewives Campaign Urges Canned Goods Cut
A Washtenaw County Defense Council advisory urges housewives to reduce canned goods purchases by one can per week to save tin and steel for war needs. The plan supports home canning and victory gardens, explains a new point-based ration system, and notes durability may replace style as clothes become rationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Local residents and notable names listed for obituary
George Brassow Frank Harms Edward Sneary Tipton Mrs Herman Klumpp Raymond Jedele Theodore Stimpson Robert Love Ann Arbor Herman Alber Karl Lutz Cary Underhill Hudson Leon Schaible Walter Hieber Erwin Lindemann Ann Arbor Oliver Steiner Loren Hinderer Cc J Young
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brassow
Frank Harms
Edward Sneary
Tipton
Herman Klumpp
Raymond Jedele
Theodore Stimpson
Robert Love
Ann Arbor
Herman Alber
Karl Lutz
Cary Underhill
Hudson
Leon Schaible
Walter Hieber
Erwin Lindemann
Oliver Steiner
Loren Hinderer
Local Health and Family News From Milam and Macon
Young Gary Craig of Milam underwent a tonsillectomy last Wednesday. Fred Pierce transferred from St. Josephs Tuesday evening, with improved condition. Byron Rhoades of Macon shows much improved health. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Russell Wrights on Tuesday January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Craig
Milam
Fred Pierce
St. Joseph’s
Byron Rhoades
Macon
Russell Wrights
Tax collection dates listed by two banks and treasurer
The notice details tax collection dates for Citizens Bank on December 19, January 16, and February 20, and for Savings Bank on January 2, February 6, and March 6. Alwin Marion, Treasurer.
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Citizens Bank
Savings Bank
Alwin Marion
Attention Blood Donors at St Pauls Church Basement
Donors are instructed to wait for a call or postcard for their appointment time at St Pauls church basement. Do not eat for four hours before your appointment except clear coffee tea or fruit juice may be consumed. Do not have milk cream butter or fats of any kind.
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St. Paul’s Church
Rationing Board Formed in Saline for Fuel and Food
A general Saline rationing board will handle gasoline applications fuel oil assistance and appeals Coffee and sugar rationing fall under its jurisdiction Ration Book One must be issued by January 15 All business occurs at Saline City hall council rooms telephone 109 on Wednesdays and Thursdays 1 to 5 PM and 8 to 9 30 PM
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Saline
Saline City Hall
What is Income Tax and who must file
A concise overview of the federal income tax concept detailing what counts as income, exemptions, deductions, and credits. It notes that filing is voluntary but penalties apply for false returns, and outlines who must file based on income thresholds and filing deadlines. It emphasizes the 1942 expansion of taxpayers and the March 15 filing deadline.
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Internal Revenue
Sa line Library Association Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Sa line Library Association will be held in the Library Friday evening January 29 at 7 30. All interested are invited to attend.
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Saline Library Assocation
Auction Notice for W Carr Sale Near Sa Line
Coming Auctions Co lists a sale by W Carr four miles west of Sa line and two miles east of Bridgewater on M-11 scheduled for Saturday January 16.
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Coming Auctions Co. W. Carr
Saline
Bridgewater
Eyes Examined at Milan Hotel Office
Dr. Frank Gifford, Toledo optometrist, offers eye exams and glasses fitting on Saturday from 2 36 to 9 45 P M at the Milan Hotel upstairs. The practice marks its tenth year in Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gifford
Toledo Optometrist
Milan
Farm Mobilization Day Observed For 1943 War Production
President Roosevelt proclaims January 12 as Farm Mobilization Day to unite Michigan and national farmers. They meet in small groups to map 1943 production goals and contracts with Government, covering machinery, transport, credit, fertilizer, and technical help.
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Roosevelt
Michigan
Blood Donor Drive Increases Red Cross Effort
Patriotic citizens invited to donate blood Saturday January 9 from 1 to 4 PM as Red Cross agents collect for the national Blood Bank. Few volunteers signed up yet, but officials urge healthy adults to give plasma that could save a life and support soldiers fighting for Uncle Sam.
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Red Cross
Sam
Mrs Lauren Kinsley Dies After Illness in Ann Arbor
Mrs Lauren Kinsley 27 wife of Lauren W Kinsley of 1770 Maple Road Ann Arbor township died Sunday at St Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor after two weeks with pneumonia She was born April 10 1915 in Ann Arbor daughter of Edward J and Hattie Laing Stoll She married Mr Kinsley in September 1935 survived by husband daughter Marlene son Bruce parents two sisters Viola B Stoll Ann Arbor and Mrs Carl Schmid Saline a brother Walter J Stoll Ann Arbor and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at 2 oclock Tuesday afternoon Rev Co H Wittbracht officiating burial in Oakwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred HE. Kinsley
Lauren W. Kinsley
Maple Road
Ann Arbor
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hopital
Edward J
Hattie Laing Stoll
Kinsley
St. Paul's Church
Marlene
Bruce
Viola B. Stoll
Carl Schmid
Saline
Walter J. Stoll
Ann
Arbor
Co. H. Wittbracht
Oakwood Cemetery
New Year War Resolution Urges Allied Victory Efforts
A 1948 school pledge declares resolve to aid Allied powers and achieve peace. It lists possible contributions from combat service and desk work to physical fitness, scrap drives, bond buying, and rumor control, urging citizens to be aware not indifferent.
Restaurant owner presents two flags to school
Tom Giokas proprietor of Chuck's Grill receives a vote of thanks from the school system for gifting two silken gold fringe United States flags. The 8 by 5 foot banners, mounted on seven foot stands, will be used for display in the school building.
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Restauranteur
Tom Giokas
Chuck’s Grill
Tax Collection Dates York Township
Henry Moorehead announces tax collection at York Township venues. At the People State Bank in Milan each Saturday from Dec 19 to Feb 27. In Saline on Jan 8 and 22 at Savings Bank and Citizens Bank on Feb 5 and 26.
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York Township
People State Bank
Milan
Saline
Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Henry Moorehead
Water Dues Due at Saline Savings Bank
Frank Camburn treasurer announces water dues payable Friday January 15 1943 at Saline Savings Bank.
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Saline Savings Bank
Frank Camburn
Classified Advertising Rates Notice
Observer Liner classifieds announce 6c per line for first insertion and 4c per line for subsequent insertions with a 25 cent minimum charge. The notice lists pricing details for readers and advertisers.
For Sale Baby Chicks Barred Rocks and Leghorns
For sale about 50 barred rock chicks from A Jordan. Hatchching starts January 18. Also Whit Rocks and White leghorns. Whit farm offers attractive prices through Morton Poultry Farm. Order your baby chicks now.
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A. Jordan
Morton Poultry Farm
Auctioneer offers Wolverine Work Shoes and many services
The Saline Observer lists Parsons auctioneer Clarence Cook for Wolverine Work Shoes with a phone contact 152 and heating aid sheet metal work by R. G. Wahl at 160. It notes various ads for poultry, auto parts repair, and farm supplies from Morton and Saline Hatchery, plus a notice inviting people with legal printing needs to contact the Probate Judge for settlement notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Wahl
Brooks Brothers
Saline Observer
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Wickard
Robert L. Morton, Mer
Libby
Sauerkraut Juice
Lide
Kitchen Krenzer
Jelio
Harry
Vigor Tex
Staley
Rumford
Schmid’s Food Market
Frederick Schumm
QM Tag Regt
Qm. R
Fort Warren
Wyoming
Shorty” Luckhardt
Consumer’s Interest Committee
The
Washtenaw County Defense Council
Saline Township
General Rationing Board
Library Association
Mrs
Lauren Kinsley
Observer
Wolverine
Parsons
Clarence Cook
Wiedman Auto Company
Leon
Ani Meelesss
Hecumiseh Sauvarole Frost
Darling & Co
Pullets
Hayden
U.S. War Bonds
Main- St
Mich
Saline Theatre
Jimmy Durante
Paul Silvers
Jane Wyman
Youre
New Orleans
Preston Foster
Patricia Morrison
Bette Davis
Ann Sheridan and
Monty Woolley
the Man Who
Henry Fonda
Olivia
Dehavilland
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