Open Meeting At Rotary Club in 1943 Start
The Rotary Club held its first meeting of 1943 as an open session. Members discussed plans to recruit new members and the membership committee expects results soon. Hubert Bearss noted a Red Cross blood donor goal of about 200 volunteers, with 130 applications so far. Carl Curtiss described draft board changes in classifying age groups and cited Washtenaw County estimates of 950 boys aged 18-19, with 246 registered. soon, married men without children may be called to serve. J. F. Hofer of Ann Arbor attended as a guest.
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Rotary Club
Red Cross
Hubert Bearss
Carl Curtiss
Draft Board
Washtenaw County
J. F. Hofer
Ann Arbor
Mrs Susie E Hoffman dies after long illness
Mrs Susie E Hoffman aged 55 to be 56 Monday died Sunday in St Josephs Mercy hospital Ann Arbor after a long illness. She was born January 11 1887 in Sanilac county and lived here nine years. Survived by husband Arthur J Hoffman son Dr O D Hoffman and brother Robert Hesson. Active Methodist member and affiliated with Saline Woman's Club. Funeral at Lockwood funeral home Wednesday at 9 with Dr Fred A Lendrum officiating. Body taken to Peck for services at 3 and burial in Peck cemetery.
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Susie E. Hoffman
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor
Sanilac County
Arthur J. Hoffman
O. D. Hoffman
Robert Hesson
Saline Woman's Club
Lockwood Funeral Home
Fred A. Lendrum
Peck
Peck Cemetery
Feldkamp Rites Held for Samuel Feldkamp
Samuel Feldkamp 77 former Freedom township farmer died Sunday at home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 p m He was born November 13 1865 in Freedom township son of John G and Olive Feldkamp Survived by wife Katherine of Ann Arbor daughter Lucille in Washington son Rolland of Detroit two brothers Emanuel Chelsea and Henry Lodi township two sisters Mrs Catherine Boettner Saline and Mrs Clara Burkhardt Lima Burial at Mt Hope Cemetery Rev John Fontana officiating Manchester Enterprise
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Samuel Feldkamp
Freedom Township
Mr. Feldkamp
John G
Olive Kuhle Feldkamp
Katherine
Ann Arbor
Lucille
Washington
Rolland
Detroit
Emanuel
Chelsea
Henry
Lodi Township
Catherine Boettner
Saline
Clara Burkhardt
Lima
Mt. Hope Cemetery
John Fontana
Manchester Enterprise
Public Auction Of Farm Goods West Of Saline Bridgewater
A farm auction on Saturday January 16 at 1 00 PM features horses cows sheep farm machinery and household items located 4 miles west of Saline and 2 miles east of Bridgewater on M 11 Pleasant items include an 18 year old iron grey mare a 6 year old strawberry roan mare and dairy cows plus 40 fine wool ewe lambs 34 lambs and several rams Also listed are tractors plows harvesters cultivators seeders wagons and tools plus 25 tons alfalfa hay 500 bushels oats seed and more Cash terms are required Co W Garr Lester Hanson clerk
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Saline
Bridgewater
International
McCormick
McCormick Corn
John Deere
Kelvinator
Eyes Examined at Milan Hotel by Toledo Optometrist
Dr. Frank Gifford, a Toledo optometrist, offers eye examinations and glasses fitting this Saturday from 2:30 to 9:45 P M at the Milan Hotel upstairs. He marks his tenth year practicing in Milan.
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Frank Gifford
Toledo Optometrist
Milan
Local notes and hints from downtown school and home
Community column of odds and ends including school cafeteria ideas, storage tips, lamp bill anecdotes, Christmas leave tales, home renovations by the Boettgers, knitting by Marie Burgess, shoe repairs for servicemen, a proposed ice pond, fabric and attire concerns, gas rationing reflections, dancing plans, air raid siren guidance, and Red Cross tributes.
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Detroit Edison
George Schmitc
al’ Schmid
Qvi
Shurtz
Merritt Martin
Dale Fosdick
Methodist Church
Doc” Miller
Ann Arbor
Saline
Schmids
Boettger
McKay Street
Boettgers
Flora
Marie Burgess
Bert Gillen
Jeanne Burkhart
Red” Schmid
Dan Halli
Detroit
New Link Ranch
Waterworks Road
Esther Heininger
Dottie” Miller
Milan welcomes Florence Marble home from Saline General
Mrs Florence Marble returned to her Milan home Friday after treatment at Saline General Hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Dechert Sunday, adding a new member to their family.
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Florence Marble
Milan
Harold Dechert
Poultry Course Offered at High School to Aid War Demands
Due to increased war demands for eggs and poultry meat the High school will offer a winter poultry course for adults. It starts on Tuesday January 19 at 7 p m in the agriculture room with Mr. Burgess, the agricultural teacher, in charge.
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Burgess
Semester Update at Local High School
Half the school year ends January 22 with exams the week of January 18. Teachers spend the last two days correcting tests while students review and study. The new semester begins January 25.
Annual Salinian staff and play plans stir campus life
Alta Keubler leads 43 Salinian as Journalism Club edits the annual. A $1.25 drive invites subscriptions from club members. The Junior class prepares a March play Dirty Work at the Crossroads subtitled Tempted Tried and True a three act melodrama set in the Gay Nineties with Miss Carruthers directing.
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Alta Keubler
Journalism Club
Nehaus
Bill Johnson
Miss Carruthers
Mr. Greenstein
Nathan Hale Injured Ankle Forces School Absence
Nathan Hale injures his ankle while trying out a new skill from Santa and misses school. Robert Harris assists at his father’s business as Mr. Harris remains ill.
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Nathan Hale
Santa
Robert Harris
Mr. Harris
New Faces Join High School Glee Club Under Miss Dahlgren
The High school Glee Club directed by Miss Dahlgren adds new members as it rehearses Spring Season songs. Robes in blue and white drew attention at the Christmas concert. Members also participated in a Federated church singing program, with Dorothy Kohler performing a carol medley on baritone horn.
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Glee Club
Miss Dahlgren
Federated Church
Dorothy Kohler
Miss Winona Richardson and John Otto Wed in Chelsea
Otto Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Richardson Tipton and John Otto son of Mr and Mrs John G Otto east of Clinton married Sunday January 3 at Congregational parsonage Chelsea. Attendants Mr and Mrs Joseph Dennis Saline. They reside in Saline and work in Ann Arbor Clinton Local.
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Winona Richardson
Leon Richardson
Tipton
John Otto
John G. Otto
Clinton
Chelsea
W. H. Skentelbury
Joseph Dennis
Saline
Otto
Clinton High School
Ann Arbor
Auction Notice for William Love Sale near Saline
A sale conducted by Coming Auctions will take place Thursday January 28 four miles west of Saline on M 11. The event lists William Love as the property owner and location guide for attendees.
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William Love
Saline
Notice to Federal Taxpayers Opens Help Sessions at Saline Bank
Federal tax help is offered at Saline Saving Bank on January 21 and 22 with Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue assisting taxpayers to prepare returns at no charge. Filing required if gross income meets thresholds: single or separate with spouse $500 plus. married with spouse living apart $1,260 or more.
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Internal Revenue
Saline Saving Bank
Saline Red Cross thanks donors and helpers for first Blood Bank
The Saline chapter of the American Red Cross expresses gratitude to St. Paul’s church for facilities, the canteen class for cooperation, and the Rotary Club plus American Legion Auxiliary for registration help. Genevieve Martin, Chairman. Addie Clark, Sec.Treas.
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Saline
American Red Cross
St. Paul's Church
Rotary Club and
American Legion Auxiliary
Genevieve Martin
Addie Clark
Sec
Treas
Tax Collection Dates York Township
I will be at the People State Bank in Milan every Saturday starting Dec 19 until Feb 27 inclusive to collect taxes for York Township. Also Jan 22 at Citizens Bank Feb 5 at Savings Bank and Feb 26 at Citizens Bank. Henry Moorehead Treasurer.
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York Township
People State Bank
Milan
Citizens Bank
Savings Bank
Henry Moorehead
Tax dates for Citizens Bank and Savings Bank notices
Alwin Marion treasurer lists payment dates for taxes due from Citizens Bank on December 19 January 16 and February 20 and from Savings Bank on January 2 February 6 and March 6.
Classified notices and requests from Observer page
Various short ads including wanted used baby stroller lost brown billfold reward towing chain government wheat chicks for sale poultry farm offerings and a housekeeper position. Notices include rental on Mooreville road and housing inquiry with contact numbers in Michigan and Dearborn addresses.
Used car ads and local services in Saline Observer
Local classifieds advertise a 1941 Ford Deluxe Tudor with radio and heater at Wiedman Auto Co Saline. Also promotion for Master Mix feeds poultry equipment and hatchery services from Morton Poultry Farm and Saline Hatchery. Public notices invite probate printing and legal notices via the Saline Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedman Auto Co
Morton
Poultry Farm
Morton Poultry Farm
Saline Observer
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Saline Township
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