Saline Hornets fall to U High in tight opener
Saline High fell 27 26 to U High in the Huron league opener as Saline surged to a 12 1 first quarter deficit. U High led 24 20 after three quarters with Starenberg scoring 14 for U High and Koebbe pacing Saline with 8 points. Next, Saline travels to Chelsea before hosting Ypsilanti Roosevelt.
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Saline High
U. High
Saline
U. Hirn
Bill Koebbe
Dale Hirth
Jameson
U. High’s
Starenberg
U.high
Little
Hornets
Chelsea
Ypsilanti Roosevelt
Saline Bfp
Bearss
Steiner
Paton
Mader
Jamison
Baker
Schiemser
Bedford
War Time Notes for Housewives on Laundry and War Supplies
Guidance from Washtenaw County Defense Council on preserving war resources through proper washing machine use. Tips include level machines, tight bolts, correct wringer pressure, and releasing pressure after use. Notes on new waterproof fabrics and price ceilings tied to a rising birth rate and civilian textile needs.
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Office of Price Administration
Bureau of Home Economics
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Postponed John Ladd Auction of Jan 19 Rescheduled
The John Ladd auction advertised last week has been moved to Monday January 25. Albert E. Fritz sale location near Bridgewater and Pleasant Lake will be held on Wednesday February 3 at the Parker and Weber roads corner.
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John Ladd
Albert E. Fritz
Bridgewater
Pleasant Lake
Parker and
Weber Roads
Local notes include winter weather, war effort, and community humor
A mix of brief items covers a cold snap, water reserve readiness, and wartime rationing boards. Anecdotes mention local residents Heinie Ormbsy and Jay Harmon, a 112 score claim, a dry fire drill, and a snowfall with impact on workers. Readers praise Anthony’s staff, collect china cups, and reference a Legion show and foreign-sourced ceramics.
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Heinie” Ormbsy
Jay Harmon
iIt
Walt
Art Armbruster
Bert Gillen
Fire Department
Ed Johnson
Britton Road
Ann Arbor
Anthony
Highway Department
Bill” Milhan
Lottie Wallace
Matilda Wheeler
Margaret Burkhart
Pearl Friis
Bridge Club
Rockwell Kent
California
France
Germany
Finland
Italy
China
Japan
Denmark
Sweden
Mexico
Checoslovakia
Gross
Connie
Colleen
Reveling’s
Grace Young
Irwin Schmid
Ida
Idaho
Vic
Grace
Chuck’ Orwick
Corpus Christi
Card of Thanks for Kind Wishes from Camp Crowder
Reymond Stierle expresses gratitude for the letters and cards received after an injury and hospital confinement at Camp Crowder Missouri.
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Camp Crowder
Reymond Stierle
Eyes Examined at Milan Hotel by Gifford Optometrist
Dr. Frank Gifford, Toledo optometrist, offers eye exams and glasses fittings at the Milan Hotel office upstairs on Saturday from 2 30 to 9 45 P M. Celebrating ten years serving Milan residents.
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Frank Gifford
Toledo
Milan
Rotary Club hears Luther Hertier on Alaskan Highway progress
Technical Sergeant Luther Hertier spoke on his nine month service in Canada building the Alaska Highway. He described roadbed challenges through forests, marshes, mud, rock and mountains with temporary bridges including over Peace River. Civilians will finish the project with permanent bridges. Hertier called the region a future hunter’s paradise with abundant game.
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Rotary Club
Luther Hertier
Canada
Canadian Rockies
States
Alaska
Hertier
Peace River
Erea
Hertler
Funzapoppin Set For Friday Night at the Auditorium
The home talent play Funzapoppin directed by Geneva Owen will entertain an overflow audience at the auditorium Friday evening. The cast includes Dorothy Kohler as Pianist and a list of actors with roles such as Betty Kinney Bobby Young Vic Schmid and Aunt Ida from Idaho Grace Young. Special numbers feature Jeanne Parsons The Russian Trepek Marilyn Begole The Rag Doll and Mary Caryl ONeil Pirouette toe dance.
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Geneva Owen
Dorothy Kohler
Betty
Marjorie Kinney
Bobby—C. T. Young
Vic
Erwin Schmid
Bridget
Sally MacArthur
Worthington Browne
Alice Lockwood
Trudi—Melvina Anthony
Sylvester Foggei
Daniel V. Hall
Ambrosia
Luella Dell
J. Edgar Dinwiddie
Walter MacArthur
Snappett
Hazel Cook
Gabby Gooney
George Wood
Ida
Idaho
Grace Young
Navy
Jeanne Parsons
Marilyn Begole
Mary Caryl O'Neil
Public Auction of Farm Equipment Near Saline and Bridgewater
Auction on January 28 at noon on the premises four miles west of Saline and two miles east of Bridgewater on M-11. Items include bay and grey geldings, a bay mare, eleven dairy cattle, milking systems, bred gilts, several tractors and implements, farm machinery, a 1000 bushel corn, 1000 bushels oats, potatoes, and household goods. Terms are cash. William Love and Clarence Cook, auctioneers.
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Saline
Bridgewater
Jersey
DeLaval
Rumley Coasl
Port Huron
William Love
Clarence Cook
Saline Township Tax Dates Announced by Treasurer
Saline Township announces tax collection dates for Citizens Bank on December 19 January 16 and February 20. Savings Bank collection on January 2 February 6 and March 6. Alwin Merion is the treasurer handling the notices.
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Citizens Bank
Savings Bank
Alwin Merion
1831 to 1929 Health Legislation Timeline in Michigan and Local Ads
A timeline outlines Michigan health laws from 1831 to 1929, including nuisances removal near Detroit River, pestilence control, vessel inspections, and establishment of health boards. The item also includes local classified blurbs for auctions, auto sales, poultry, and printing notices in Saline Observer.
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Legislative Council of
Territory of Michigan
Detroit River
Detroit
Michigan
Board of Health
State Board of Health
County Board of Health
Tax Bureau Rep to Help With Income Tax at Citizens Bank
A Federal Income Tax Bureau representative will be at Citizens Bank on January 20 and 21 to assist with income tax reports. The Treasury department notes February dates were not available. these two days in Saline offer a local option, saving a trip to Ann Arbor.
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Federal Income Tax Bureau
Citizens Bank
Treasury Department
Ann Arbor
Auction Notice for Household Goods at North Lewis Street
On Saturday January 23 1948 starting at 1 30 P M at North Lewis Street the Charles W Koch Estate offers two bedroom suites beds a piano three rugs a Round Oak stove chairs rockers kitchen range two sewing machines a Johnson outboard motor and other items for cash Admr A R Burkhardt oversees the sale
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North Lewis Street
Charles W. Koch
A. R. Burkhardt
Admr
Clarence Cook
Tax Collection Dates York Township Announces Schedule
York Township tax collection will occur at multiple banks in Milan on Saturdays from Dec 19 to Feb 27. Collecting sites include People State Bank, Citizens Bank, and Savings Bank on specified dates. Henry Moorehead serves as Treasurer. There is no record of a person ever being hit by a falling meteor.
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York Township
People State Bank
Milan
Citizens Bank
Savings Bank
Henry Moorehead
Observer Classified Snippets Include Stroller and Housing Ads
The page lists items for sale and services including a used baby stroller, a house to rent in February, and an Observer office inquiry. It notes government wheat supplies at 1.65 per 100 and advertises baby chicks hatchings starting January 18 with specific breeds. A Morton family seeks a live-in housekeeper with good pay and Sunday off in Dearborn, Michigan.
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Dearborn
Tenny Avenue
Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal Deposit Insured Bank
Morton Poultry Farm
Robert L. Morton
Mgr
Baldwin Apples
Peck
Florida Juice
Pascal Celery
Veal
Schmid’s Food Market
Consumer’s Interest Committee
The
Washtenaw County Defense Council
Funzapoppin
American Legion
Saline Township
of State Public Health Services
Wolverine
Clarence
Bplene
R. G. Wahl
Wiedman Auto Company
Wiedman Auto Co
the Observer
Brad Brothers
Fises
Adrian
Adrian, Mich
Adrian Tankage Co
Hayden
Saline Mercantie Co
Saline Observer
Observer
Saline Mercantile Company
Main St
Mich
Saline Theatre
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Blondie
Lee Bowman
Jean Rogers
Pacific
Bette Davis
Olivia de Havilland
and George Beent
Conrad Veidt
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