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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1927
Page
1
The Christian Science Society of Saline held services in the hall over Citizens Bank. Sunday subject Life. A testimonial meeting is planned Wednesday at 7 30 pm. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Sunday school follows the morning service with admission for pupils under 20.
Ayrshire breeders set July 21 at Balmoral Farm Ithaca for a summer gathering. Guernsey breeders confirm July 22 for a picnic and field day at Bloomfield Hills Farm Birmingham owned by John Endicott, president of the Michigan Guernsey Breeders Association.
Jay DePuy writes from Sabine on a Texas jetty project. He notes barge work moving rip rap, 12 cars per barge, a brush mattress system, and anchors over a ton with steel plates, plus a new 360 horsepower diesel tow boat and swampy coast mosquitos. He mentions Ned's school and plans to return north after July.
A 25 person Rouse family gathering at the homes of Mrs. Florence Bond and Mrs. Mable Case ended with a surprise for Mrs. Bond after a 5 30 drive and a 7 30 return. Lunch baskets, tin games, and social time followed, with guests from Detroit Chicago Grand Rapids Ypsilanti and local towns. A Chicago divorce suit featuring a claim of laziness drew local attention as a light note.
Judge Willis Brown author of The Judge Brown Series appears with a two reel feature Danny Asks Why at the community Chautauqua. He will discuss The Challenge of Youth followed by other program attractions and performances for season ticket holders. Funeral services for Mrs Belle Comstock Pester held with interment at Highland cemetery. survivors include son Kennard and granddaughter Emily Pester.
The Sunday program lists worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 15 Epworth League at 6 30 and a union service at 7 30 with Rev Musser of Ypsilanti as speaker and Miss Musser presenting musical numbers A public welcome is extended A Thursday service is set for 7 30 Also for sale several acres of wheat oats alfalfa hay and timothy hay Phone 186 F3
George Seeger, born October 16 1875 on a Saline township farm, left home at 15 to farm ten years. He married Minnie Schroen, ran a farm ten more years, then moved to Saline in 1942. He joined with Henry Schroen in hardware and harness, later sold to Muir & Gross, and stayed in harness with shoe repair. He is a Mason and Woodman Insurance member with a married daughter, Mrs. A B Henderson.
State club leader A G Kettunen unveiled winners across six years of handicraft work from Michigan schools. First year honors went to William Meyer, with multiple county winners noted, and scholarships of 50 dollars for freshmen and 45 dollars for sophomores for state champions based on scholastic merit. County and state placements listed by year and county.
A Rochester Clarion quip traces a chain of hearsay about the exact date a new Ford car will be released. The tale humorously follows a web of vague sources from a Cuban laborer to a Klondyke man and a circus clown, highlighting the rumor’s absurd spread without confirming any concrete detail.
Village taxes are now due and may be paid at the Citizens Bank. L. H. Fairbank, treasurer.
The Salvation Army in New Orleans acknowledges a donation of 122.20 raised by the Saline Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star for Mississippi river flood sufferers. The letter notes many contributors were not members and expresses gratitude to Saline residents and lodge members for the relief effort.
Michigan State College experimental station at Munroe tests timing of planting on European corn borer damage with four plantings starting April 27 and every two weeks. Trials include late planted, fertilized, and crossbred lines with Argentine Flint and Maize Amargo, all under both natural and artificial conditions. Male and female moths are released in cages for daily egg counts to predict damage until harvest.
This page lists varied offers and notices from the Saline area including auto parts and services at Wiedmann Auto Company, Genuine Exide Batteries for 12 dollars, Dr A Fitzgerald pump repairs, a Sand Lake cottage for rent, a piano for sale, five Jersey and Guernsey heifers for sale, and an oil stove with oven. Also shown are professional ads for Dr Henderson’s dental office closing until August 15, Arnet Monuments in Ann Arbor, Avical Tablets for poultry, and Emil H Arnold Optometrist with eye exams in Ann Arbor.
The Federated Church schedules a 10:30 morning service with Bible school at 11:45. Union evening service features Rev. Musser of Ypsilanti and his daughter, a gospel singer, with the community invited to attend for inspiration. Young People's service is planned for Thursday night at 8:00.
Real bargain at GEO V COOK authorized Chevrolet dealer. For sale upright player piano Maytag washer dining room suite library table rugs range stove oil stove refrigerator and other furniture plus canned fruit. Leonard Josen hans 104 Harris Street.
For sale in Saline Village a prime lot with mature shade trees. No fill required and taxes paid on the property. Also an insured title and good price. House to rent available nearby.
W M Powle and Geo W Cook advertise Chevrolet coaches and fertilizer deals with delivery. A. C. Lange promotes real estate in Saline Clinton Ann Arbor Washtenaw County. Charles Wolford offers wallpaper hanging services with samples. The paper invites legal printing and estate notices for probate matters.
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