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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
1
Community urged to fund Finnish relief campaign
Carl A. Curtiss of Citizens Bank chairs Saline appeal for funds to aid Finland in war's wake. Finnish Relief Fund headed by Herbert Hoover aims to feed clothe and shelter refugees. American Red Cross provides medical aid but not civilian relief. Public contributions to banks total ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A. Curtiss
Citizens Bank
Finnish Relief Fund, Inc
Herbert Hogver
Curtiss
Finland
Mr. Curtiss
Mr. Hoover
American Red Cross
Dust Be My Destiny and Ex Champ at Saline Theatre
The Saline Theatre screens Pack Up Your Troubles a 20th Century Fox comedy with Jame Withers and the Ritzes back in town. Dust Be My Destiny stars John Garfield Priscilla Lane and Jane with Vic tor McLaglen in Ex Champ Universal’s drama Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Withers
The
Ritz Brothers
and McLaglen
Jame Withers
20Th Century-Fox
Saline Theatre
Jane
France
Lymn Bari
Joseph Schildkraut
Stanley Fields
Fritz Lieber
Lionel Royce
John Garfield
Priscilla Lane
Jerome Odlum
Saline Rotary hears Betty Vanden Belt on England evac
At The Tavern meeting the Saline Rotary Club heard Betty Vanden Belt a Michigan State Normal College student describe the English evacuation of children and life in London last summer She displayed a gas mask issued by the British government New member Fred Burkhart and guest Lee Granger attended along with visitors Royal E Mitchell Bennett Weard and Walter MacPeek from Ann Arbor and Brighton respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Betty Vanden Belt
Michigan State Normal College
Ypsilanti
England
London
Big City
Fred Burkhart
Lee Granger
Royal E. Mitchell
Brighton
Bennett Weard
Walter MacPeek
Ann Arir
Mrs Katherine Rentschler dies in Saline Detroit home
Mrs Katherine Rentschler a long time Saline resident died at 3273 Fullerton avenue Detroit on January 8 after a brief illness. She was born March 8 1858 in Lodi township and married Mathew Rentschler in 1884. he died in 1910. Survived by two brothers one son five daughters five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private services at 11 36 Thursday at 3273 Fullerton followed by 2 pm at St Paul Evangelical church Saline. Rev C H Wittbracht officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Rentschler
Saline
Fullerton Avenue
Detroit
Rentschler
Lodi Township
Mathew Rentschler
William Lutz
Henry Lutz
Pleasant Lake
Henry
Lydia
Nora
Schoen
S. Gauntlett
Milan
R. B. Parsons
Royal Oak
Fullerton
St. Paul Evangelical Church
C. H. Wittbracht
Saline Community Committee Meeting Recaps Planned Events
Mr and Mrs Fred Arend hosted the Saline Community Committee meeting with attendees including Mr and Mrs Harold Vaughn Mr and Mrs Don Campbell from Saline Valley Farms Mr and Mrs Julius Schnirring and daughters and Mr and Mrs W P Schwoche The treasurer reported and January 22 program plans were announced The group discussed a beautification project using Saline Valley Farms greenhouse and plant distribution plans for perennial flowers and the next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs W P Schwo chi es home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Arend
Harold Vaughn
Don Campbell
Saline Valley Farms
Julius Schnirring
W. P. Schwoche
Vaughn
Ypsilanti
Gray
Schwoche
Dramatics
Arend
W. P. Schwochie
Midterm Exams Schedule Announced For Local High School
The school marks halfway point with first semester exams next week. Grades Kg through 3 have no exams. Grades 7-12 test on Tuesday and Wednesday. grades 4-6 test Wednesday and Thursday. Friday is a non attendance day for all except youngest. The new semester starts Monday Jan 22 with Economics for seniors and Community Civics for eighth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Evangelical Church
Rowe’s Corners
Manchester
N.C. Liesemer
Evangelical Church of
Whitehouse
Ohio
Liesemer
Christ
Seaisons
W. H. Watson
Carlessness
Jesus
County Brotherhood
Washtenaw County Brotherhood
Saline Mothers Attend Game as High School Hosts Belleville
Saline High School invites the mothers of the Saline Varsity Club to a special box during the Friday basketball doubleheader with Belleville. Corsages will be presented during intermission by Theron Klager Wesley Steiner and Walter Mac Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Saline High School
Belleville
Theron Klager
Wesley Steiner
Walter MacArthur
Saline Hornets Beat Romulus In Huron League Showdown
Saline Hornets defeated Romulus 25 to 20 to win their third in four games and their first Huron League win this season. Key players included Shaefer MacArthur Banner and Dugan led Romulus with eight points. Saline defense shut down Dugan in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Hornets
Romulus
Mel Schaefer
Hornets
Saline
H. Dugan
Bud MacArthur
Dugan
Mack
Banner
Shaefer
Steiner G
Tower
Steiner
Bamer
MacArthur
Bredernitz
Bassett
DeMarr
Rhoades
G Dugan
McGinn
Mash
Davis
H. Russell
Washtenaw-Livington Scout Council reports 1939 growth
At the annual Michigan Union meeting in Ann Arbor on January 17, 1940, Washtenaw-Livington Scout Council notes 1939 gains in both youth and adult volunteers. Over 2,000 boys enrolled across 55 troops and 20 cub packs, with scouts increasing from 1049 to 1108 and leaders from 307 to 322. Council president John S. Page calls it steady progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw-Livington Scout Council
Michigan Union
Ann Arbor
John S. Page
Classified notices and sales ads from The Saline Observer
A dense listing of classified items including auctions real estate rental and sale items from The Saline Observer. Highlights include livestock for sale farm equipment and services, automotive goods from local dealers and repair services, beauty and health ads and upcoming events. The collection also notes radio service meat and poultry offerings and local business contact details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Booster
Coles Feed
Mama
Cole's Feed Store
Schmid’s Food Market
John Garfield and
Victor McLaglen
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Universal
McLaglen
Tom Brown
McLaghen
Nan Grey
Saline Community Committee
High School News
BF. F. A
Bob Rogers
FL. PF. A
Masons
MPA
Mason
York Township
York ‘Township
Saline Savings Bank
Dan Murray
Frank Gifford
Toledo
Sharon
Scout Council
W. EF. Dietiker
Observer
Clarence Cook
Bob Clay
Parsons
Hornetsci
Belleville High
Guaranteed Radio Service
Kelly
South
Ann Arbor Street
Dan Hertler & Son
G. L. Parsons
Andrew Girbach
A. G. Wood
Dime Bank
R G. Wahl
Wiedman Auto Co
Mary Minniss
Helen
Tecumseh
C. R. Frost
Darfing & Co
Ernest Hodges
Salsbury
Merton Poultry Farm
Art
Waterworks Road
Bert Bichel
Charlie Dresserhover
Federal Prison
Ronald L. Fitz- Gerald Agency
Brooks Brothers
Adrian
Adrian Tankage Co
Hall
L. O. _ Gibson
Packard At
Hill
Ray Rauser
Rauser Outfitting Co
North Fourth Avenue
Cook Motor Sales
Chevrolet
Los Angeles
Fosdick & Ford
Michigan
Harris
Shbori Say
Rita
SUR
Meee Gee
Schalo
Meat Department
Sauer Kraut
Texas
Florida
Schurids
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