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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
2
A renewed appeal asks households to gather waste paper including magazines newspapers and corrugated cardboard in neat bundles for recycling. Stepped up war production and lend lease packaging drive demand more paper. With gasoline and tire limits collectors should amass 200 pounds before pickup.
The Saline Observer explains post office entry as second class matter for Saline Michigan with publisher Sim R Wilson and reporter Mrs Vincent Fox. It lists subscription prices 1.00 yearly six months 50c three months 25c outside Michigan 1.50 yearly. Card of thanks and obituary notices are free to publish. announcements of entertainments with admission are charged at 6c per line with a minimum 25c.
Gracie Cornett extols giving and community spirit through small deeds. The draft wartime feature details Michigan State College and Conservation data on 1941 1942 game harvestes with deer rabbits pheasants and other species yielding about 7 000 tons of meat to aid rationing and nutrition.
Local column lists numerous visits and movements among residents. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jordan, Miss Julia Gordon, Arthur Armbruster, B. D. Hammond, Elmer Stimpson, Donald Burkhart, Mrs. Theodore Raab, Mr. and Mrs. Lambarth, Miss Jennie Rhoades, Lewis, Fred Kalmbach, Gilbert Donaldson, box social for school district 4, Duroc hogs shipment, C. A. Jordan recommended for reappointment as postmaster, Detroit auto show visitors, William Bell, Mrs. C. R. Cobb, Mrs. Fred Kanouse, Ladies' Aid dinner, St. Paul shadow social, Charles Alber accident, gas prices rise, Jacob Maurer wedding, hog sale record, Carrie Jedele marriage.
Fred A. Lendrum leads a service titled Power Through Common Interests with Oriyon prelude and offertory. Church school at 17 15, lesson Hood for Spiritual Hunger led by Arthur Wilson. Epworth League 6 30 pm. An hour for worship and study. Dependable division Tuesday evening Third division Wednesday afternoon Rain bow division Thursday evening. Be Thankful Go to Church.
Saint James Evangelical Church in Saline Township west of Saline on US 112 holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. Sunday school follows at 11 15 a.m. Pastor A Haneberg invites all residents to attend and subscribe to The Observer.
An office boy pledges 10 percent of every payday to War Bonds and challenges others to beat his 10 percent by New Year’s. The message emphasizes duty and patriotic savings.
A school concert at the auditorium features the Seventh Grade Quintet in its first public appearance and a patriotic song. The event supports the March of Dimes with a silver collection. Free admission invites public attendance.
The Federated Church announces Rev. William H. Bach leading Sunday worship at 10 a m on the subject Chastening. Sunday school follows at 11 15 a m with classes for all ages. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evangelistic service at 7 45 p m addressing We Are at War liquor issue. Midweek events include Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon and prayer Bible study at 7 30 p m. Choir practice Thursday evening.
The Yokums urge everyone to pledge ten percent of their cash for war bonds by New Year. The message stresses national duty and collective support during the holiday period.
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