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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
1
Saline welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walter who purchased the Saline Bakery. Walter brings ten years bakery experience from Arbaughs in Lansing Chicago Ithaca and more. Mrs. Walter, a Chicago native, helps at the shop with their daughter Jeanene at home on North Arbor Street.
Arthur Marian Derr born July 1 1862 in Allerton Iowa lived in Canal Dover Ohio Alpena Michigan and Saline Michigan where he co owned or worked at several mills culminating in the Alber and Friis Brackel mills. He died June 28 after pneumonia following a bout of illness. survived by five children fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Dietiker with burial Oakwood cemetery.
The Saline Rotary Club met at The Tavern last Thursday noon with retiring president Sint R Wilson and Secretary Walter D Cook giving brief talks. Treasurer Henre Jenthenser to present report today as new year begins.
Mecers Gilpin and Lash of the Sa Jine Theatre thank business and professional people and citizens for the reception at the opening. They praise Bridegwater Lumber Company for quality work on alterations and pledge to offer high-class pictures and continued patronage.
Twenty five ninth and eleventh grade girls pursue summer homemaking projects under Mrs Washburn. The plan includes garment construction family meals and child care plus room renovation and accessories. Reports describe a typical day of hands on guidance with multiple students across carpentry sewing and baking tasks.
Edgar Lorin Westphal and Juanita Vivian Henry wed Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Edwin H Smith in Ann Arbor. The groom is a field engineer for Consumers Power Company and the couple planned a northern Michigan motor trip before settling in Battle Creek.
The article revisits the 1837 founding of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, highlighting Silas H. Douglas as a key early figure. It notes his roles in chemistry and mineralogy, his medical practice, and his influence on the university’s growth including the first chemistry laboratory and observatory funding.
Annual meeting of District No 1 Fr will be held in the school auditorium Monday July 11 at 8 pm for the election of school board members and other business. Mrs Anna Miller secretary. The government pays farmers for not raising grain so why not pay railroads for not hauling it. To tell it is to sell it.
Joseph F Schmid well known Saline resident dies suddenly Friday from a heart attack while working in his slaughter house. Born November 27 1873 in Muthhausen Germany he came to America and settled in Saline establishing a butcher business. He is survived by his wife four children a sister three brothers and several nephews and nieces Funeral services were held at the Dietiker funeral home with Rev W B Laxman officiating and burial in Oakwood cemetery. Relatives from out of town included Alphose Schmid Blissfield and Jacob Schmid Ypsilanti.
The Saine Theatre, opened Friday amid drizzle, unveiled a cream and Dutch blue exterior, new 270-seat interior, sound screen, fireproof projection room, and modern restrooms. Propr etors Wesley M. Gilpin and Lewis M. Lash, longtime Dearborn educators, plan daily evening screenings featuring MGM Fox and Paramount titles, plus a modern air cooling system for wholesome entertainment.
John C. Dieterle of Ann Arbor and Miss Lillian Loveland of Milan wed at the home of Rev. C. H. Wittbracht on Saturday afternoon June 25. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Gordon Telling’s Dearborn home. The pair left for a northern Michigan wedding trip and will reside in a new Ann Arbor home.
Sunday worship at ten with the sermon Thy Kingdom Come. Morning service at 11 15 includes The Church at school. Youth worship at 6 30 in Christian Endeavor. June 18 Goodwill class meets with Mrs Robinson Milan. June 14 Friendship class holds business session. Liner ads get results.
Miss Vesta Mills presented her piano pupils in a Wednesday afternoon recital at her home assisted by Miss Eunice Dunk of Grand Blanc and Miss Elizabeth Harwood. Performers included Merlyn Graf Selma Kohler Helen Kohler Mary Jane Hammond James Hammond Janice Welch Lois Finkbeiner Kathryn Luckhardt Marilyn Dietiker Virginia Luckhardt Carol Rentschler Mildred Day Eleanor Hertler Emergene Ernst Jeannette Clay Nellie Irwin Dorothy Kohler Ernes tine Wilson Maurine Harwood. Elizabeth Harwood and Eunice Dunk gave vocal solos and several students received awards.
The Children of Arthur Marion Derr express sincere thanks to friends for flowers and support after the bereavement. Rev. Walter Laxmar offered comforting words.
Miss Helen Aribruster expresses deep gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during her hospital stay and after returning home.
Frank Camburn treasurer announces water dues payable at Saline Savings Bank on Saturday July 16. He will be there to collect payments.
Cardboard pricing heating sheet metal services and embalmer contact. Various goods for sale including ice box kitchen cabinets and studio coaches with several local business names and phone numbers. Wanted unfurnished house with furnace by Ruth E Dinelly in Detroit.
Classified notices invite quick responses for farm stock removal services in Ann Arbor and Milan. Offers include Acorn XiNem hog wormer and 50 percent protein Hog Mix. Local dealers advertise tractors plows hay machinery radio service and automotive parts with contact numbers across Saline and surrounding roads.
Advertisement listing for COOK MOTOR SALES authorized Chevrolet dealers offering used cars under a partnership plan. Includes sale-day loader, 8-ft binders, 6-ft binders, 1936 Dodge truck, 1937 Dodge pickup, 1929 Ford truck, a team of mules, work horses, binder twine, and Herman Heininger contact, phone 33.
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