08 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
1
Rev Wittbracht delivered the baccalaureate address at St Pauls church for the graduating class. He urged fear of God and the keeping of commandments as the basis of wisdom and cautioned that education without religion misses a key life component. He urged using knowledge wisely and following the Bible as a guide into the next life phase.
The Class of 1939 held its annual Class Night in the high school auditorium Tuesday evening. Despite warm temperatures, seniors delivered strong performances across Will, Prophecy, History, and Giftatery. Highlights includedProcessional by Miss Vesta Mills and remarks by Grover Burgan, with Dr. Howard Y. McClusky delivering the address from the U of M School of Education.
Plans for the alumni banquet include a 7 o'clock dinner on Friday followed by an attractive program and additional activities. The event continues a long-standing school tradition with faculty and former students expected to attend.
The annual meeting will feature a banquet program with the theme The World of Tomorrow. To be held at 10 o'clock with toasts by Leigh Townsend class of 1904 and Mrs Alta Briggs McLean class of 1889. A good orchestra has been engaged. Townspeople not attending the banquet will be welcome to attend the accompanying event.
The program lists awards for valedictorian Ruth Gable and sabutatorian Jean Fosdick, citizenship recipients Doris Henne and Bob Vaughn, plus numerous H M and forensics honors. Activities span music, drama, journalism, agriculture, home training, history, English, science, shop, athletics, and letters to students including Grace Braun, Richard Jahnke, Ruth Schleh, Marilyn Schill, and Walter MacArthur.
The Saline chapter of the F P A held its final meeting before summer with strong attendance and held the annual election for 1939 40. Officers named include President Robert Vaughn Vice President Wesley Steiner Secretary Hilton Hieber Treasurer Burl Bassett Reporter Jack Howes Conductor Duane Robison. Retiring officers are Elwin Finkbeiner Leon Feldkamp Armin Haeussler and Glenn Weber.
The daily vacation Bible school starts Monday June 12 at the Methodist church. Open to children ages six to 13 with classes from 9 00 to 11 30 daily for two weeks. No enrollment charge. daily offerings fund free textbooks. Parents please bring children to the church Monday at 9 00.
All girls wishing to play softball this summer should attend a 6 30 pm meeting at the school on Thursday. A practice game is set for Sunday against Manchester girls. For more details contact Helen Armbruster or Puffy Gross, the coaches. Everyone is welcome to try for the county league team. Pay cemetery dues.
The Legion Auxiliary completed a tennis court project with 22 Ford project workers from Brooklyn aiding. The auxiliary hosted a fine dinner and the Legion members provided supper, praising community cooperation and noting courts will see heavy use in vacation months. The Brooklyn softball team tied for first in the Jackson county league as Saline wishes a successful season.
Walter Staebler of Ann Arbor presented an animated slide show for the Rotary luncheon, with photographs and drawings of prehistoric giant animals including dinosaurs. Some images came from the Museum of Natural History in New York City. Rotarian MacPeek assisted, Hussey unable to attend.
Arnold Lambarth, a local youth and son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lambarth, will be ordained at St. Pauls church on Sunday June 11. He studied in Saline schools and Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Rev Wittbracht, pastor of St. Pauls, will officiate alongside Rev Paul Irion of Michigan City Indiana and Rev Bauman of Freedom. Irion will deliver the sermon. The service marks a notable milestone for a long serving pastor who has baptized and confirmed hundreds and conducted many funerals.
At Saline General Hospital three births are recorded to families in Manchester and Ann Arbor on May 31 and June 1 and 4. Also listed are Erma Luckhardt having tonsil and adenoids removed and Mrs. John Kohler and Mrs. G L Parsons admitted as medical patients with noted improvement.
A moving picture film titled The Call of the Cross will be shown at St. Thomas Lutheran church one mile north of Pleasant Lake Thursday at 8 p m. The film portrays the pioneer life of German settlers and Lutheran immigrants. All are invited and encouraged to bring friends.
Dr. Frank Gifford, Toledo optometrist, offers eye examinations and glasses fitting in Milan each Saturday at the Milan Hotel from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. Appointment details not listed.
A collage of 1930s classifieds and notices advertising auctions, autos, rentals, livestock and poultry supplies, services, and cemetery dues. Highlights include Chevrolet and Farmall listings, rental offers, repairs, and local business promos. Many small entries reference Saline, Michigan, and nearby towns with phone numbers and addresses.
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