Half Million Finns Evacuated From War-Torn Homes
Finns faced temperatures to 40 degrees below zero as 500000 women children and elderly men fled western Finland to escape Russian bombardment. Relief coordinated by BF Dorsey Stephens for the Finnish Relief Fund, with American dollars feeding clothing and shelter. The effort spans provinces with governors enforcing distribution aided by Bishop Lehtonen and local officials. Hoover urged American aid to save lives and lessen suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinke
Washington, D. C
Minneapolis
Finland
Dorsey Stephens
Herbert Hoover
Finnish Relief Fund
New York
Republic
Belgian Relief Commission
Hoover
Stephens
Peoria
Illinois
United States
Eastern Seaboard
Alleghenies
Lehtonen
Lutheran Church
Mr. Hoover
Auction Sale of Farm and Livestock at Merrill Farm
Having sold my farm the undersigned will sell at public auction on the premises known as the George Merrill farm Merrill Rd Webster township Whitmore Lake three miles west and south of Whitmore Lake on Thursday January 25 1940 commencing at 12 00 M sharp 24 White Faced Hereford steers weighing 700 to 800 lbs 16 Chester White brood sows eligible for registration 1 to 2 years old due to farrow in March and April Three good horses Ten cows TB tested One Shorthorn bull 300 chickens Exceptional line of tools and implements All household goods WILL E SLY JIM FINNELL Auctioneer All household goods
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Merrill
Merrill Rd
Whitmore Lake
Webster Township
Chester
Farrow
Will E. Sly
Jim Finnell
Card of Thanks from the Rentschier Family
The family of Mrs. Katherine Rentschier thanks readers for flowers and sympathy shown after her bereavement.
Saline Warmers' Club memories and early farm talks
A look back at Saline Warmers' Club meetings in the early 1900s with members like Miss Frederika Josenhans and Miss May Hurd. The piece recalls home farms, local figures such as Hurd, Platt, Cobb, Warner, and Mrs E C Warner, and topics from bi metals and silver coinage to community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Warmers’ Club
Fredericka Josenhans
McBride
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Masonic Temple
Ypsilanti
May Hurd
Hurd
Textile Road
Ann Arbor
Durdee
Milam
Dundee
Milan
Mrs. McBride
Mr. McBride
Michigan
Oakwood
Saline
Albert Cobb
C. E
E. C. Warner
Arthur “Wood
Clara Rogers
Randolph Rogers
Norman Wood
Jessup Wood
Lillian Phelps
Leon Hathaway
Fred Wood
C. F. Hildner
Josenhams
DeMill
State Association of Farmers’ Clubs
Davenport
German-born Jacob Schleh Lifespan and Saline ties
Jacob Schleh aged 88 died Friday morning at his daughter’s home in Grosse Pointe Farms. Born in Germany January 9, 1852 he immigrated at 20 and married Rose Guenther on May 5, 1881. He lived many years in Saline and is survived by son John Schloh of Saline, daughters Mrs. Boothroyd and Mrs. J. C. Trepanier of Detroit, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at Dietiker Funeral Home with Rev. C. H. Wittbracht officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schleh
Edwin Boothroyd
Grosse Pointe Farms
Mr. Schleh
Germany
America
Rose Guenther
Saline
John. Schloh
Boothroyd
J.C. Trepanier
Detroit
Dietiker Funeral Home
C. H. Wittbracht
Oakwood Cemetery
Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted at Milan Hotel Office
Advertises eye examinations and glasses fitting every Saturday from 2 30 to 9 30 PM at Milan Hotel Office in Toledo with Dr Frank Gifford optometrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Frank Gifford
Toledo
L. O. Gibson
Packard
Hill
Ann Arbor
Rotarians Hear Aviator Milo Oliphant On Flight History
Rotary Club hears Milo Oliphant of Ypplanti airport discuss aviation history from early flights to modern regulation. He notes pilot pay around 600 dollars monthly, assistants about half, and two seat planes selling near 1200 dollars with 30 miles per gallon. Guests Tr. R. Losey and Mr Powell of Lansing attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Clay
Rotary Club
Milo Oliphant
Ypplanti
Oliphant
United States
Tr. R. Losey
Mr. Powell
Lansing
Alwin Gross
Hornets Hit Scoring Slump Ahead of Flat Rock Trip
Saline Hornets travel to Flat Rock for a non league game after a sudden scoring drought last Friday when Belleville held them to 13 points. The same night Belleville reserves beat Saline 30 to 11. Upcoming Jan 26 rivalry with Milan looms on Saline’s home court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Hornets
Flat Rock
Saline Cagers
Belleville
Hornets
Milan
Saline
Saline Theatre Launches Big Week With Double Feature
The Saline cinema opens with a double bill featuring Bad Lands a western with Robert Barrett and Stop Look and Love a 20th Century Fox romance. Also on stage is On Your Toes starring Zorina with Eddie Albert and a strong Warner Bros cast. The Roaring Twenties debuts Tuesday starring James Cagney and Priscilla Lane, story by Mark Hellinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Rogers
William Frawley
Robert Barrett
Mama
20Th Century-Fox
Zorina
Eddie Albert
Brother Rat
Alan Hale
Frank McHugh
James Gleason
Leonid Kinskey
Erik Rhodes
George Balanchine
Ray Enright
Warner Bros
James Cagmey
Priscilla Lane
Mark Hellinger
Ace
Local Classifieds Offer Various Goods and Services
Classified listings advertise auctions, clothing, farming stock, autos, rentals, heating work, and local events. Items include Duroc bears, Holstein cows, farm equipment, Ford and Chevrolet vehicles, a stage party, tax collection sites, and insurance services in Saline, Michigan with multiple contact names and phone numbers.
Tire safety push amid fatal 1939 auto deaths
A 1939 car safety message warns that fatal accidents occur every five minutes and injuries every three seconds. It urges drivers to replace worn tires now before prices rise, citing Fosdick & Ford's Hi-Speed Station in Michigan as the trade-in location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosdick & Ford
Michigan
Harris
Family thanks for kindness after bereavement
The family of Jacob Schleh expresses heartfelt thanks for the acts of kindness and beautiful floral offerings from friends and neighbors during their bereavement. Special thanks are extended to Rev C H Witt brach t for his comforting words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Witt
Bracht
Jacob Schleh
Saline Township Tax Collection Dates
Saline Township taxes will be accepted on specified dates at Citizens Bank December 30 January 13 27 February 10 24 and at Savings Bank January 6 20 February 13 1 Every Wednesday at the treasurer Ellsworth Lindsley will collect at his home Co. Ellsworth Lindsley Township Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Citizens Bank
Saline
Saline Savings Bank
Saline Township
Savings Bank
Co. Ellsworth Lindsley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cole's Feed Store
RHONE
Schmid’s
Saline Theatre
Matinee Zorina
Fagin’s
James Cagney
Katherine Rentschier
Pioneer, Times
Saline Farmers Club
Ypsilanti Airport
the Observer
Clarence Cook
Phon
Parsons
Guaranteed Radio Service
Kelly
Southern Arbor Street
W. E. Dictiker
Duroc Bears
Dan Hertier & Son
Winton
Hite
G. L. Parsons
Lester Hanson
St Acres
A. G. Wood
Dime Bane
K. G. Wahl
Wiedman Auto Co
Helen
Methodist Church
C. R. Frost
Darling & Co
G L. Parsons
Dodge
Herman Heininger
The
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Michigan Avenue
Dan Murray
Waterworks Road
S. V. Snyder
Saline-Macon Road
Bert Bichel
Polar Bear Casino
Ronald L. Fitz- Gérald Agency
Wiedman Auto Company
Brooks
Adrian
Adrian Tankage Co
Ray Rauser
Rauser Outfitting Co
North Fourth Avenue
Cook Motor Sales
Chevrolet
7RELLO
Fiove Ade
Beth
Urse
Ibacon
Veal
Raed
Schmids
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