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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
1
A large group of high school seniors in caps and gowns celebrated completion of their courses. The paper notes improved preparation for life and invites readers to view the full graduates list and upcoming class night exercises with salutatory and valedictory. Extra copies orders are requested by Monday.
Saline High School concluded a tough week with losses across three spring sports. The track squad fell to Lincoln and Romulus in a triangular meet, with Bamner winning the 440 yard and MacArthur taking the shot put. The Saline baseball team dropped a 6 2 game to Manchester in a rain shortened affair, marking their third non league loss and sixth overall.
Prognostications V: Bud MacArthur predicts Saline teams to lead fall football with Hornets and Flat Rock as top contenders. Basketball should mirror this with Saline and U. High, Mel Schaefer captaining a strong Saline squad. Spring baseball and tennis look strong though graduation trims. track set for improvement with Saline not ready to claim Huron league title until 1912.
Saline high school boys win the All Sports trophy from the Ann Arbor News for 85 points across fall winter and spring seasons. They top the Huron League standings with Dundee second at 33 points and Romulus third at 31. Coach Fuller is credited with guiding the team to the top.
Saline high school awarded fifteen track letters the first in school history plus two reserve honors. Fifteen varsity baseball letters were given with six reserves. co captains for 1941 are Ormond Bredernitz and Vincent Jacobs. Tennis awards went to four juniors, one sophomore and three freshmen, with no captain due to tennis being a first year sport.
Advertising notice for eye exams and glasses by Dr. Frank Gifford Toledo Optometrist. Office hours Saturdays 2:30 to 9:30 PM at Milan Hotel location.
The Eastern Star will host a record party at its hall on Tuesday afternoon June 11 at two o clock.
Saline's independent baseball team posted its tenth straight win, beating Inkster five to two after a strong hitting night led by Jerry Kaisel who notched a triple and a double in four trips. A St Louis Cardinals scout praised Saline as one of the best balanced semi pro outfits. Frey limited Belleville to four runs while teammates piled up ten hits. Saline prepares for a Sunday clash with the Detroit Olympics, seen as a top rival this season.
Saline theatre ends Sunday matinees for summer though top entertainment remains. Upcoming double features include Castle On the Hudson with John Garfield and Ann Sothern paired with Charlie Chan in Panama. I Take This Woman with Spencer Tracy and Hedy Lamarr opens Sunday. Parole Fixer and Knights of the Range play next. 1940 Class Night at the high school Tuesday features varied student performances and a Young America Speaks pageant.
The Board of Review of Saline township will meet at the usual voting place Polar Bear Casino on June 10 and 11. Signed C. W. Carr Supervisor. Andrew Girbach and William Sautter Board of Review.
Pay your cemetery dues now to avoid burden on your family. All dues must be paid before burials are made. This notice urges prompt payment to prevent delays and extra care for survivors.
Memorial exercises were held Thursday despite rain with a school parade along Hast MacKay Hall street Michigan Ave and to the cemetery. The high school band played the Star Spangled Banner taps sounded and gravesdecorations were placed by the Legion Auxiliary.
Miss Phoebe Minzy of Milan remains about the same and Mrs Katy Bartlett remains about the same. Mr and Mrs Elmer Stimpson are receiving treatment for cuts fractures and bruises from an auto accident. S R Wilson is gaining nicely after two blood transfusions.
Card of thanks praises the Saline high school band led by John Gott schall for fine music at Memorial services in Macon cemetery on May 26 despite rain. Macon Cemetery Association notes. Athens gladioli specialist Co. P. Stancer plans about 1 500 000 gladioli bulbs this year with 600 named varieties and 50 000 seedlings.
Classified column items include calves pigs tractors farm supplies and vehicles. Advertisements list contact points such as Wiedman Auto Co Saline Macon Road and 141F22 with items like 1930 Ford model and 1938 Ford Tudor and Dodge Pickup plus seed beans nylon hosiery and poultry feed offers.
For Sale Late cabbage plants by Jacob Visel at 220 Monroe St. Classifieds list White Leghorn chicks last hatch June 11 with low prices. Farm equipment and animals offered by Morton Poultry Farm, Dan Hertler & Son, Wiedman Auto Co. listings include tractors, plows, horses, cows. Also services like moving, radio repair, printing, and Vitality Flushing Ration for chicks. Includes contact numbers and local business names in Saline and Milan areas.
Classified notices include Frigidaire 1940 models on display at authorized dealers. A White woman is sought for housework in a modern country home with four adults and steady work in Ypsilanti at 501 W. Cross St. A driveway made of crushed stone costs 2.50 per ton with five tons covering an ordinary driveway. Also listed: a 144 ton Chevrolet truck, several used tractors from 335, two W-12 tractors, and a Deere plow. Contact Herman Heininger at 33 or R. M. VanGiesen at 40-F2.
Friday and Saturday bakery specials include bread by the loaf and cookies at two dozen, plus coffee cake. Also listed are Tomato plants Georgia certified and Rutgers at various prices per thousand, with bulk lots and shipping terms from Osteen Plant Co. Pembroke GA. Two local services advertise hot water heaters and Gulf service in Michigan Avenue.
Classified notices list offerings from Saline Hatchery and other sources. Includes sale of soybean seca items, choice started pallets, rubber stamp pads, and services by Clarence Cook and Dr. Gibson. Promotions note pay-after-market feed terms for hog and turkey growers and furnace work.
A collage of local ads notes 1939 model cars at reduced prices from COCK MOTOR SALES and Saline Hatchery offerings. Brooder houses and poultry supplies. auto parts and farm machinery repairs by Brooks Brothers. equipment for hoisting welding services. Adrian Tankage Company promoting prompt service and Sundays. Ful-O-Pep feed guidance. Rauser linoleum displays at Gross Hardware with Saline callouts. Hoover vacuum sales. and a plea for legal printing notices to be sent to The Saline Observer for probate court notices and estate settlements.
A dated 1939 ad urges drivers to avoid accidents by ensuring ample power and quick reaction. It promotes Fosdick & Ford Hi Speed Station Michigan at Harris with a phone number for lubrication, car washing, and service, emphasizing better pep and hill climbs.
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