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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

8

Veterans return home across multiple services after war

Reports detail Maurice Leverett returning from the Pacific War Zone days after New Year s, Robert Frey and Robert Rogers coming home from Europe aboard the Wasp after tumultuous crossings, and Sgt Robert J Lamont Walter Bolz William Koebbe and Clarence RS MMs2 also discharged or awaiting reassignment. Medals include the Pacific Asiatic ribbon Good Conduct Philippine Liberation and Victory medals.

William Koebbe Pacific Leyte Medical Corps Uncle Sam States Germany Fort Sheridan

Local notes reflect community life and health events

Melvin Alber takes a trip to Ludington while Miss Mae Schreen convalesces from appendicitis. A newborn daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Winkle. Thomas Shurtz recovering from a week with the grip. Jacob Schleh visiting his daughter in Grosse Pointe for the winter. Glennis Gool a U of M junior visiting Florence Wurster. Mrs E H Wittbracht in Detroit caring for a sick son Elbert. Mrs Harry Friis hosts bridge in honor of Mae Wheeler who heads to Washington DC. Henry Goltz surprised on his birthday by siblings. Ernest Mann and Mildred from West Saline attend Manchester lodge play. Andrew Ernst healthy return from St Joseph's hospital. Herbert Gilman and John Gooding host guests from Mooreville and Central York. A dance and card party at Easton residence. Alphonse Schmid visiting Saline. stock commission work in Detroit. Laymen's Improvement Club meets at Presbyterian Church. Wellington Mellett undergoes appendicitis operation. John George Guefither, prominent Lodi farmer, dies after pneumonia. Oak Grove school has no classes due to Miss Gilman's grandmother's death. Neil Emerson Walling welcomed at Chelsea. Courtland Kelloge of El Paso, Texas visits Saline area.

Melvin Alber Ludington Mae Schreen U. of M Florence Wursters Gs Eh, Wittbracht Detroit Elbert Harry Friis Mae Wheeler Charles Spencer Washington Theodore Josenhans Presbyterian Church Wellington Mellett Saline Township John George Guefither Lodi Oak Grove Miss Gilman

Thirty Years Ago Notes On Illness and Local Happenings

Mrs Mary Parmelee is seriously ill with grip. Two new scarlet fever cases reported at Albert Graf home. Boettner and Hertler shipped hogs and sheep to Buffalo. G Bracey on business trip to Parkersburg WV. A McHenney and family move toward Kalkaska to farm. Henrietta Francis welcomed to Dr D F Paul and wife. Knights of Pythias dancing party planned for hall tomorrow evening. Oscar Scherdt of Lodi involved in buggy accident with driver Berthold Mert. Saline Farmer notes appear faint.

Mary Parmelee Albert Graf Boettner Hertler Buffalo G. Bracey Parkersburg W. Va A. McHenney Kalkaska Henrietta Francis D. F. Paul Theresa Kleuter Knights of Pythias Oscar Scherdt Lodi Berthold Hummel Ayerdt Smashy

Caravan Displays Modern Home Economics at Local Showing

Homemakers will find value at the Rural Progress Caravan from Michigan State College on January 24. The high school will host the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Displays include a jiffy over all patch, elbow and knee patches, and a kitchen unit with two work-surface heights. Other exhibits show time-saving home tasks, floor refinishing with a penetrating seal, and ergonomic features to reduce backaches.

Michigan State College

Grand Lodge F and A M Meeting Heads for Detroit

Forty five years ago Frank Rose plans to attend the Grand Lodge F and A M meet in Detroit next Tuesday and Wednesday. Reports from the state say the corn husker is more feared than the wheat thresher. Saline Fire Department elected Edward Sears foreman George Lutz secretary and treasurer. A new temperance organization to be formed in Saline named the Twentieth Century Temperance League of America index. Lake Shore freight office reports 263 cars out and 134 cars in during 1900 per station agent Rose.

Frank Rose Grand Lodge F A. M Detroit Saline Fire Department Edward Sears George Lutz Saline Twentieth Century Temperance League of America Lake Shore Rose

Textile care tips from a vintage guide

Textiles and towels advice on airing beds in warm weather. After washing, dry sheets and pillowcases in the sun to whiten and sterilize. Hang straight on the line, and remove promptly on windy days to protect hems. Dry towels similarly and avoid soggy stays in wet weather.

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