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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1941
Page
1
The Northern Michigan grove at Interlochen State Park near Traverse City preserves one of Michigan’s few virgin white pine stands. The trees reach 90 to 100 feet tall and stand as giants of the ancient forest.
The article notes Torch lake was called Was-wag-on-ink or Lake of the Torches by natives for the lights used during night fishing and mentions Sasino Observer office printing services.
Miss Dorothy Agatha Steele of Ann Arbor and Willard C. Mann of Bridgewater were married at St. Andrews Evangelical and Reformed church Dexter. Rev. Albert Schoen officiated with Rev. Edward Drews assisting. After a reception in Dexter the couple planned to live in Manchester. groom works in the family grain elevator business.
Saline hosts Waltz as six run rally wipes out three run Saline lead. Chuck Frey and Bob Frey spark early Saline scoring with Bill Suter double. Waltz pitcher Bennet subdued Saline after sixth, ejected Spangler faced Feeman. Clinton Local notes state police post site chosen for new post.
Mrs H L Anderson praises the Seen and Heard column for helping newcomers feel at home in Saline. The piece mentions Frank Camburns squirrels, Phyllis Powers rising to eighth grade, oat harvest, Wednesday concerts, Mt Rushmore photos, radio school, postal tips, paint at local offices, hot 98 degree day, and community life notes from observers across town.
Dr Anderson from the University of Michigan spoke at the Rotary luncheon about reading speed. He outlined a training method claiming an increase from about 200 to 375 words per minute with one hour daily practice over three weeks, illustrated with pictures. Saline and Milan Rotary Clubs met at Camp Newkirk remarking the regular meeting to be held today.
A Friday August 1 Farmers Day program at Michigan State College in East Lansing features rural sports including horseshoe pitching and softball, Jersey cattle classification, dairy calf presentations, and demonstrations from experimental project teams. Dean H L Walster of North Dakota Agriculture College joins as speaker after a South American agriculture focus, with a 1:30 band concert and afternoon finals.
The piece notes a long serving manager with twenty years of experience in handling patrons and knowing preferred brands of many housewives. It mentions padded trailers for horse transport and observes out of state car traffic, with Oklahoma plates noted. A misworded paragraph caused misunderstanding. George Martin and Russel Wright are named in staffing changes at the Saline theatre. Lee Hart faced light joking for loaning strangers three dollars.
Eye exams and glasses fitted available every Saturday from 2 30 to 9 36 P M at the Maan Hotel office. Dr Frank Ghford Foledo Optometrist is the attending professional.
Washtenaw county voters face a special election on Monday August 4 to approve or reject a zoning measure. It aims to regulate building, designate zones, and protect owners from undesirable development amid expansion linked to nearby defense work. Saline already enacted a zoning ordinance. countywide safeguards are proposed to prevent health and social issues.
The Observer reports strong attendance for the third Merchants Night with Doug las and Raymond Scott of Indiana set to perform this week and a Jackson orchestra for next week. Ticket prizes remain unclaimed as the pot enlarges, with last week’s winners Fred Stierle $13 Norman Pfitzenmeir $1 Reuben Visel $1 and Shirley Hagan $1.
A local band has been selected to perform at the Lenawee County Installation of American Legion Officers in Adrian on Friday. The Jackson Zuave Drill Team will display, joined by the Detroit Voiture drill team. Judge Homey Ramey of Detroit will speak. The procession begins at Adrian City Hall with the Saline band leading to Island U Park for the program.
Mrs. Charles Brenson of Bridgewater road is slowly improving. Mrs. Abbie Snauble returned to her home near Macon. Levi Bordine of Milan entered the hospital for medical treatment. Mrs. Jack Loveland and baby returned home near Milan. Several tonsil cases treated this week. Agnes and Marion Katie of Milan had tonsils removed. Jimmy Cullip of Milan and Dorothy Kohler had tonsil procedures. Five babies born this week including daughters born to Clarence Wackenhut and Clarence Klumpp and sons born to Carl Brown and twins to John and Mrs. Huber of Milan.
Local ads list wanted to buy used wardrobe items and dead stock removal, plus rental rooms, a 10 room house for sale, feed and poultry supplies, farm equipment and repairs, auto sales and service, flooring and glass, and various small business notices. Multiple vendors include Saline Hatchery, Morton Poultry Farm, Gross Hardware, Wiedman Auto Co, Taylor Sinclair, and Schmid’s Food Market with prices and contact points.
The sale includes a McCormick Deering gear drive corn binder a John Deere 7 foot grain binder a regular Farmall an F 12 tractor two 10 20s a 22 36 one 15 30 a 9 year old horse weighing about 1500 pounds and a No 4 manure spreader listed by Herman Heininger.
Charles S. Burg died in Birmingham Alabama after a months long illness. Born October 15 1880 in Saline he was the son of Frank and Jennie Burg. He lived in Ann Arbor then moved to Alabama twenty years ago and is survived by his mother four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held in Ann Arbor with Rev. W P Lemon officiating and burial in Macon cemetery.
Washtenaw County owners report using a New Ford Hydraulic Controlled Tractor that pulls two 14 inch plows under typical conditions. It currently sells for 660.00 dollars at Wiedman Tractor Sales. Contact for a demonstration by phone or in person.
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