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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1939

Page

2

Christmas Seals Aim to Shield Michigan Children

Michigan tuberculosis officials urge payment for 1938 Christmas seals to fund 1939 prevention efforts. The association reports 2 053 schoolchildren were X-rayed, revealing 35 percent with childhood tuberculosis risks, stressing early detection and health education financed by seal contributions.

Michigan Michigan Tuberculosis Association Theodore J. Wehrle the Association

Chinese graduate grows seedless watermelons at MSU

Cheong Yin Wong, 27, horticulture student at Michigan State College, described a parthenocarpy method at Richmond science meetings. He began in 1988 with treated seeds, bagged blossoms, removed pollen producing parts, and sprayed a hormone solution to stimulate seedless fruit.

Michigan State College Cheong Yin Wong Richmond Wong

Methodist Church Notes Under Walter Laxman Minister

Morning worship at 10 09. Church school at 11 15 with Ray Davis and Herbert Pink as superintendents. Junior League and Burgam Epworth League at 6 30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30. The item hints at older fashions from a prior depression era.

Ray Davis Herbert Pink Lillian

Bank Report Details Capital, Liabilities and Deposits

A dated financial statement from a Michigan bank shows capital accounts with common stock valued at 50,000.00 and totals for liabilities and deposits reaching 1,018,641.00. It lists demand deposits, deposits by states and political subdivisions, other deposits, and a capital surplus with officers attestation by H. A. Holmes as cashier and include signatures of directors A. Curtiss and A. Lutz among others.

United States

Household crafts and snack tips brighten chilly days

A busy mother describes scrapbooking from magazine pictures by tracing cutouts onto cardboard and sewing the outlines with colored yarn to create cheap, engaging cards. Miss Jeanette Lee of Michigan State College notes popcorn as a versatile hors d oeuvres and breakfast cereal, urging readers to stock large tins as winter demand rises.

Jeanette Lee Michigan State College Miss Lee

Grapefruit Date Salad and Gelatine Mold Recipe

Gelatine is dissolved in cold water then mixed with boiling water sugar vinegar lemon juice and salt. Added to shredded cabbage celery pimientos and chill till set. Serve on lettuce nests. Grapefruit Date Salad uses grapefruit sections hearts of lettuce dates and mayonnaise for two portions.

Wimpuss Monster Baffles Altoona Editor Says Creature Bites

The Altoona Tribune editor describes the wimpuss as a rare creature with a long tail and bearcat wings. It terrorizes travelers from treetops and can be killed by tying its tail in a double bow knot after luring it with cheese and watering it down.

Wimpuss Austin, Butcher Altoona Kan Aviwimpuss

No-title culinary dressing recipe

A simple pear salad dressing blends whipped heavy cream with mayonnaise. Fold in lemon juice and grape jelly for a creamy sweet glaze, then mix until smooth. Serve over pear salad for a light dessert accompaniment.

Congress

Popcorn Jumps Into Soup And Salads

Popcorn gains status beyond snacks becoming a refined addition to soups and salads. The text notes its rising popularity as an esteemed food, moving from casual munching to elevated dining alongside other dishes.

Gigli to Return for Choral Series Concert in Hill Auditorium

Tenor Beniamino Gigli, hailed as the world’s greatest tenor, headlines a January 19 concert at Hill Auditorium replacing Kirsten Filagstad who canceled due to illness. The Metropolitan Opera star, famed for his film work and previous Ann Arbor appearances, will perform in a program that promises musical victories and showcases his celebrated art. Concertgoers must present coupon number 4 reading Kirsten Filagstad for admission.

Beniamino Gigix Hill Kirsten Plagstad Ann Arbor Gigli Metropolitan Opera Enrico Caruso America Europe Kirsten Filagstad

Washington Senate Chaplain Prayers Drop This Year

Reports show the chaplain has delivered prayers in the Senate only twice so far this year prompting comment that faith participation may reflect broader national failures.

Washington Senate

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