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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
6
Prom night featured seniors and juniors with the underclassmen hosting at the Masonic Hall. The ship decor in Senior colors old rose and gold was the centerpiece as speeches debated future plans and Bud Wheeler served as toast roaster.
The Boards of Review for Saline village and Washtenaw County township will meet June 10–11 1939 in Saline council room from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm to review correct and complete 1929 assessment rolls. Residents who believe valuations contain errors omissions or omissions will be heard and corrections and additions will be made as needed. Also notes that a fire at Pocklington farm near Tecumseh destroyed nearly 300 chickens and an overheated stove caused the blaze with few birds saved. Additional local notices promote printing services and used ice boxes for sale.
A Michigan State College program runs July 22 to 27 along a southern and southwestern Michigan rail route to identify and condemn persistent weeds. The calcium chlorate method will be demonstrated on the "weed train" with experts including Ernst A. Bessey, and farmers may receive chemical samples to test on their farms. The route covers Monroe, Lenawee, Hillsdale, Branch, St. Joseph, Cass, Berrien, Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Allepan counties.
Eighth grade graduates assemble at Ann Arbor High School for instructions at 9 30. Event includes invocation by Rev Allison Ray Heaps greetings by Cora L Haas commissioner of schools. Music includes America the Beautiful Michigan My Michigan and other pieces. Diplomas presented by Miss Josephine Hoppe and Miss Agnes Young after remarks by Prof R Clyde Ford.
ADDITIONAL TACAT Mrs George Weidmeyer and Mrs S R Wilson visited Tecumseh Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs A C Briggs of Detroit were guests of Mr and Mrs W R Stierle and Miss Linnie McKinnon Tuesday. Mrs Agnes VanDuzer and daughter Margaret of Toledo spend a few days with Mr and Mrs George Burkhart. John & Dicks of Belleville purchased the Guthardt & Westrick garage with Bert Gillen as manager. Bert's friends welcome him back to his hometown.
Detroit man Harry A. Priskey says Konjola cured his rheumatism in five weeks after years on crutches. He was bedridden with swollen limbs and severe pain and credits the medicine with restoring his ability to work. Konjola is sold in Saline and by local druggists in the region.
GEO, V. COOK, and SON operate as authorized Chevrolet dealers offering official brake tests and vehicle inspections.
Saline pitcher Hoeft pitched six strong innings allowing six hits while Monte Martin finished with three perfect frames. Plymouth edged Saline 6 4 after a long game marked by sharp defense and solid pitching. In other news the Northville American Legion plans a Fourth of July celebration with foot races horse races a ball game and fireworks. A sheep loss occurred when two dogs raided Floyd Walz’s flock killing one and injuring sixteen others prompting a $170 loss appraisal by Justice Ernest Adams of Lima township.
Alexander W Morton a former York township resident and son of Washington D Morton of Vermont and Laura Ann Ingersoll of New York died after a week long illness from a stroke. He was 85 and had lived in Ann Arbor for 40 years. Funeral held May 29 at Muehligs with Rev Sayles. buried Forest Hill Cemetery. He leaves a son Charles of Flint, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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