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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
2
A Michigan led 4-H Dairy Foods Demonstration drives home wartime milk use. Thousands of girls nationwide prepare nutritious dairy based dishes and learn butter, cheese, cottage cheese, and ice cream making. Awards include medals and $50 War Savings Bonds for top individuals and teams.
A cavalry recruit asks for a gentle horse and admits no riding experience. The sergeant counters by pairing him with a horse that has never been ridden, suggesting they can learn together or that the animal could be sold if needed.
The Saline Observer lists its post office entry as Saline, Michigan, and provides publishing terms including price, subscription rates, and line charges for notices. It notes free obituary and marriage notices, with paid rates for cards, poetry, and paid announcements.
Editorial from Gratier County Herald urges public action to curb inflation through War Bonds, taxes, and price controls. It warns against hoarding and black markets while praising the war effort and postwar peace. It criticizes Washington deficits and calls for responsible finance and balanced budgets.
The National Association of Motor Bus operators warns that draft returns could strain intercity bus manpower. Most drivers are ages 21 to 37, maintenance staff 18 to 37, with many already drafted or reassigned to war work. In 1942 operators added 8,558 drivers to meet wartime demand, while turnover was high in maintenance as nine of ten joined the military or related industries. An $18.75 War Bond buys an Army enlisted man an overcoat and wool basics.
Mr and Mrs William Steinway hosted his Manchester mother at the end of the week. Mrs A A Wood returned from Mt Clemens mineral baths. Miss Josephine Decker of La Grange Ind visits Mrs C A Curtiss and family. Rev and Mrs F J Blanchard travel to Alpena and the Upper Peninsula for a few weeks. Mrs Carl Schleh sprained her left forearm in two places. Mrs H F Wenger and son of Ann Arbor visit her parents. Miss Zoa Wichols and Miss Grace Chamberlain of Detroit visit Mrs Kate Weinnett. Grace Wheeler injures an elbow at play. no bones broken. Painters and paperhangers busy this season. Mr and Mrs Matthew Ehnis and son of Ann Arbor visit J G Ehnis and sister Mrs Bert Gillen. Mr and Mrs C R Curtiss host a six o clock dinner with guests.
Mrs. Alice Manee visits friends at Devil's Lake and neighbors host gatherings in Saline. Various locals: Fairbanks and Fosdick build on East Henry. McCartharys visit Wayne. Noble family in Ann Arbor. Woodbridge luncheon. Schaffer visits Ypsilanti. Heininger injured arm. Lambarth to build on South Ann Arbor. fields show corn growth with rain. Federation of Women’s Clubs attended in Ypsilanti. new dwellings rise to ease housing shortage. Goitz Jedele hosts with Paul Frey. five auto loads from Ann Arbor praise Saline band.
Russell J. Boyle in Michigan Tradesman lists ten maxims asserting that prosperity comes from thrift strong wages and self reliance. The points warn against weakening the strong taxing the rich depleting initiative spending beyond income and enabling dependence.
A National Fire Protection Association pamphlet argues fires come from human error not acts of God and urges strict local building codes regular inspections and responsible home and business owners. It notes careless attic clutter and inadequate plant fire protection as common causes and cites a dramatic $100,000,000,000 figure to illustrate risks while highlighting new tires made from processed scrap rubber promising long life with proper care.
A large number of scouts have filed applications for the Newkirk scout camp opening Sunday June 27 and running through August 15. The camp allows weekly or longer stays and often sees troop group arrivals. Scout Executive Walter Mac Peek leads as camp director with Assistant Executive Kenneth Creamer directing water-front activities.
The Hot Slug of the Chicago Linotype Society portrays the International Typographical Union as Democratic and old with 82 500 members 47 years average age and 6 250 pensioners. It claims 5 000 000 treasury and 8 000 in armed forces while praising contracts and equality and condemning racketeers.
The Federated Church presents a Sunday worship at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 11 30 a m and an Evangelistic service at 7 45 p m. Christian Endeavor meets 6 45 p m for youth, and a Bible study and prayer meeting occur Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Choir practice Thursdays at 8 p m. A vacation Bible school runs June 14 to 19 from 9 to 11 each morning led by Dr Harold DeVries.
Methodist Church lists worship at 10 a m with Holy Communion and choir, Sunday school at 11, Epworth League at 6 30 p m, and W S C S meeting in church parlors on June 9. St John s Lab Church MST Philipp Pastor holds 100 a m services with Sunday school 11, English services twice a month. all invited. Mohair clip totals from 1942 noted as 21 000 000 pounds from 4 300 000 goats.
State of Michigan Washtenaw County Probate Court orders final administration account for John J. Kenney estate. Judge Jay G. Pray sets June 29 1943 at 10 a.m. for examination and distribution. Notice published in The Saline Observer for three weeks. Nora O. Borgert Register of Probate.
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