Pasadena Rose Parade Delight in 52nd Tournament of Roses
Mrs. Schmid reports the Pasadena Rose Parade drew about a million and a half spectators for the 52nd annual Tournament of Roses. The theme Patriotism filled five miles of cheering crowds as floats from Glendale South Pasadena and more showcased intricate floral sculptures, including Lincoln Memorial and Coca-Cola's Panda Bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Stanton
Sally
KFT
Ann Arbor
Mich
Central Japanese Association
Washington
Capitol Building
National Capitol
Capitol
Coca-Cola
Kellogg Arabian Horse Ranch
San Bernardino
San Diego
Hotel del Coronado
Santa Barbara
Arcadia
Glendale
Abraham Lincoln
South Pasadena
South Gate
Ontario
Delaware
Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln
Local Notes Span News From Saline Era
A miscellany recalls Christmas letters from Honolulu and Philadelphia, a Dinelly library Shakespeare volume, Schwab stock quip, Saline Citizens Bank resources over 20 million, local 4 H youth with Sonny Hagen, sledding on Ford Lake, new band uniforms, bird feeding ideas, Princess Juliana’s New York visit and a Maryland ice cream anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Westphal
Hoonolula
Georgia
Honolulu
States
Philadelphia
Dinelly Library
Pacific
Shirley Stephenson
Ciizens
A. E. Hagen
Sonny
Ford Lake
lEveryone
Juliana
Netherlands
United States
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Maryland
Hornets Split Two Games During Week
Saline High basketball sharp shooters excited fans last week as two 1941 Huron League games. Bamner hit a late winner in 26 25 at Chelsea Tuesday. Capt Schafer led scoring with 11. Friday they lost 17 15 to Ypsi Roosevelt in a defense heavy contest. Lincoln beat Milan 28 18. Dundee topped Romulus 36 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High
Chelsea
Hornets
Bamner
Mel Schafer
Ypsi Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Schaefer
Bill Ash
Dundee
Romulus
Lincoln
Milan
University High
Flat Rock
Gyme
Saline
Napoleon
Belleville
Pinckney
Saline Hospital Welcomes Two New Local Babies
Saline General Hospital reports two newborns in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Lovell Boehm are parents of a son born last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Marshall of Saline Valley Farms are parents of a daughter born Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Boehm
Clyde Marshall
Saline Valley Farms
Rotary Club hears Washtenaw Izaak Walton League guest
The Saline Rotary Club hosted a Washtenaw County Izaak Walton League secretary at The Tavern last Thursday noon. He spoke on league aims to conserve wildlife and resources and aid sportsmen, noting Saline River pollution and urging action. Rotarian Hugh Cooper of Ypsilanti attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
Izaak ‘Walton League
Rotary Club
Hugh Cooper
Ypsilanti
Community notes and losses from Tecumseh area
The Tecumseh Herald reports a destructive fire destroying the farm home of Mr and Mrs L A Van Giesen north of Tecumseh on M 52. Nearby, Meyers Aircraft Co in Tecumseh is near peak production with 20 workers, producing 13 to 14 planes monthly and holding 10 in work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. van Giesen
Tecumseh
Meyers Aircraft Company
Tecumseh Herald
Saline Woman's Club study of Chile with quiz
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. Max Foskick home on Tuesday afternoon January 7 with Mrs. Daniel Hail presiding. After business, members studied South America and Chile. A quiz on studied countries entertained members as Mrs. Ray Bamer presented Following the Southern Cross. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Ray Niles on January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Woman's Club
Max Fosdick
Daniel Hail
South America
Chile
Ray Bamer
Ray Niles
Obituary for David Johnson of Willis Road
David Johnson, 70, of Willis Road, Tuesday night deceased. He is survived by two sisters Miss Maud Johnson of Saline and three brothers Jacob of Saline Fred and William of Los Angeles. Funeral services 2:30 Friday at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Lendrum officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Willis Road
Maud Johnson
Saline
Jacob
Fred
William
Los Angeles
Calif
Lockwood Funeral Home
Fred Lendrum
Auction Sale of Farm at County Line Near Carleton
The undersigned offers a public sale at the old Hermann farm on Waltz Oakville road County Line, 3 miles northwest of Carleton or 8 miles west of Flat Rock, Saturday Jan 18 1941 at 10 AM with lunch at noon. Includes a list of horses cattle shorthorn Holstein jerseys durhams guernseys and two yearling Holstein cows plus implements feeders hay and household goods. Terms cash. Pat Moor proprietor and C J Williams auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Guernsey
Durham
Holstein
Tax collection schedule for York township announced
Dan Murray and Julius Marion, treasurers, outline tax collection dates at Saline banks and at home. Collections occur January 10 24 February 7 28 and February 1 15 March 1 at designated banks with both Savings and Citizens Bank locations listed. The note also mentions the Marine Corps historic founding and a tidbit on the bachelor’s button plant origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
York Township
Citizens Bank
Savings Bank
Savings Bank Dan
Murray
Julius Marion
Eye Exams and Frames Available at Milan Hotel Office
An optometrist advertises glasses fitted every Saturday from 2:30 to 9:30 PM at the Milan Hotel Office. Dr Frank Gifford is named, with a cryptic note about iceberg weight and a stray mention of ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Frank’ Gifford
Toledo
Boy Scout Council to Hold Annual Meeting January 21
Washtenaw Livingston Council marks seven years of MacPeek service in Ann Arbor. Birthday observance planned February 7 to 18 with parent participation. Ernest H Chapelle announces the annual meeting at Michigan Union with five panel discussions and a dinner. Reservations offered at 324 East Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacPeek
Washtenaw - Livingston Council
Ann Arbor
Washington, D. C
Boy Scouts’ of America
Ernest H. Chapelle
Ypsilanti
Washtenaw-Livinston Boy Scout Council
Michigan Union
Otto W. Haisley
Scout Council
East Huron Street
Classified Advertising Notes From The Observer
Local classified items list services and sales including automotive deals from Wiedman Auto Co and Adrian Tankage Co. Offers cover flooring, heating, radio service, farming stock, poultry, farm equipment, and building materials with contact names and phone numbers across Ann Arbor Tecumseh Saline Adrian and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Adrian, Mich
Adrian Tankage Co
Help Wanted and Local Notices in Saline Area
Man seeks year round work in Washtenaw county must have car lives in county. Contact W G Marker Lakeview Mich 15. Poultry farm advertising mixed feeds and poultry supplies offers free delivery in 300 lb lots. Furnished apartment 3 rooms private bath on first floor phone 270 65. Legal printing notices in estate settlements requested to send to The Saline Observer for universal rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
W. G. Marker
Lakeview, Mich
Salsbury’s
Morton Poultry Farm
Grains Based Laying Mash Formulas For Poultry
A reader offers two heavy duty grain based laying mash formulas designed to produce high protein results. The plans include Hudson's 42 percent All-Mix and Alfa-Cod additions with precise poundages for corn oats middlings bran and other ingredients. Each 100 birds batch specifies daily feed and mixing quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s
Bigger Profits And More Pork From Your Own Grains
An old farmer’s guide shows Hudsons Hog Mix formulas for pigs at different weights. It lists ratios of ground corn wheat oats and middlings with Hudsons 50 percent Hog Mix for 7 to 1 9 to 1 and 12 to 1 mixtures. Saline Mercantile Co offers cost figures through a local dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saline Savings Bank
North America
Fairbanks Insurance
Agency
Olga
Lambarth Bros
Meat Department
Fhitt
Schmid
Pasadena
William Schmid
Associated Telephone Company
Sim. R. Wilson
Fred Burkhart
Jean
Dan Levleit
Friis & Brackel
Hol. Heininger
Cole’s Peed Store
Lambarth Brothers
Prout
Wiedman Auto Company
Maude Rankin
Saline Woman’s Club
Allis Chalmers
Oliver
John Deere
Deering
van Brunt
Springtooth
McCormick
Pat Moor
C. J. Williams
York
Saline Township
Congress
The
Marine Corps
United States Armed Service
India
England
1719
Observer
Kelly
Ann Arbor St
Owen Hoeft
Andrew Hartman
Wolverine
Parsons
Clarence Cook
Dan Hertler
R. G. Wahl
Boettner
Ford Panel
Wiedman Auto Co
K. O. Gibson
Packard Et Hill
Ann Axbor
Cole's Feed Store
GMC
Call
Carroll Frost
Darling & Co
Rauser Outfitting Co
N. Fourth Ave
Michigan Mutual Liability Co
Donald R. Shurtz
Saline Territory
Stooks Brothers
Morton
Ford
Wiedman. Auto Co
Hudson
Hudson's. Ale
Hudson's
Fosdick
Michigan
Harris
Detroit Edison
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!