Old Salt Well Found Near Saline River Mystery Deepens
Harry Finch uncovered a four foot wide, eight foot deep pit with an iron rod and side caverns while plowing near Saline. The find, possibly a driven salt well, confirms local legends of salt springs and hints at six wells in the area linked to a historic vein from Battle Creek to Detroit.
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Harry Finch
Finch
John Ruckman
Eden Ruckman
Saline
Ford Lake
Finch Farm
Barr Farm
Battle Creek
Detroit
Harry
Harol
Summer reflections on rain, bread, and YMCA origins
The piece muses on May and June bringing rain and heat, recalls wartime bread shortages and a baker’s pride, and highlights a sermon on lifting others as we rise. It then chronicles the 1844 founding of the Young Men's Christian Association and its global reach and neutrality. Additional local notices mention gatherings, recitals, and birthdays.
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May
June
Ty Tyson
Italy
Free
America
Ann Arvor
Jesus
London
United States
Canada
Young Men’s Christian Association
YMCA
Geneva
Switzerland
Red Cross
USO
Milan Area Births and Health Notes
Mr and Mrs Jesse Olds of Milan have a daughter born May 31. Little Maurice Tommelein of Milan had his tonsils removed last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Roy Hart of Milan are the parents of a daughter born June 2. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Brown of South Ann Arbor Street on June 2. Mrs Joseph Virag and little Son and Mr and Mrs Joseph Hazlett and her little son all relate to their homes on Saturday. Mrs Edan Belle Otto is showing some improvement. Little Marilyn Jantz entered Tuesday evening for an appendectomy Wednesday morning. Fred Brenson and Wilber Coe remain about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Tommelein
Milan
Roy Hart
Harold Brown
South Ann Arbor Street
Joseph Virag
Joseph Hazlett
Edan Bellé Otto
Marilyn Jantz
Fred Brenson
Wilber Coe
Gifford Optometrist to Visit Milan Saturday
Dr. Frank Gifford, a Toledo optometrist, will be at the Milan Hotel Saturday from 1:00 to 9:30 p.m. to fit glass. This is his first year serving Milan.
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Frank Gifford
Toledo
Milan
Hoffman Theurer Wedding Unites Janice Theurer and Dr Otis Hoffman
Miss Janice Mae Theurer daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl Theurer wed Dr Otis D Hoffman last Wednesday May 31 at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage Rev H L Engie presiding The ceremony occurred about 730 pm Attendants were Mr and Mrs George Smith of Ann Arbor A reception for about fifty followed at the bride's parents home on the Saline Milan road Honeymooned to Niagara Falls The couple will reside at 320 North Ann Arbor street Mrs Hoffman a Saline High School graduate Dr Hoffman trained as a dentist at the University of Michigan and has practiced in Saline since graduation
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Janice Mae Theurer
Karl Theurer
Otis D. Hoffman
Trinity Lutheran Parsonage
H. L. Engie
George Smith
Ann Arbor
Saline Milan Road
Detroit
Marine City
Milan
Niagara Falls
Hoffman
Ann Arbor Street
Saline High School
University of Michigan
Saline
Michigan State Radio Highlights Programs on WKAR 879 KC
Station WKAR at Michigan State College airs farm and home economics topics to aid families and farms. Noon Farm Service hour includes talks on concrete use, liming, future planning, and wheat for cattle. Daily 9 45 a m talks cover proteins in diet and marine products. A new series Preyue for Tomorrow debuts Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
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College Station
C. H. Jefferson
James A. Porter
H. A Berg
George Branaman
Lois Hays
Jessie Finley
Europe
Vision for peace through shared gospel spreads beyond borders
The speaker emphasizes a universal gospel vision for international peace that transcends nations and races. He notes that millions back the YMCA effort and envisions twelve young people to carry the gospel forward, linking faith to a global mission. The text also mentions 140 Latin American plants yielding usable vegetable tannin.
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YMCA
No Swimming Pool For The Time Being
At a Community Recreation Council meeting the State Health Department ruled out building a swimming pool at the municipal park due to water quality from the dam and highway drainage. The department suggested a permanent pool elsewhere, prompting the council to advocate starting a swimming pool fund soon.
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Community Recreation Council
State Health Department
Health Department
Saline
Alumni Association Elects New Officers
The Alumni Association names Pearl Crothers president Hilda Probyn as vice president Betty Francisco secretary and Hlvin Armbruster treasurer after a crowded event despite heat. The 1944 Senior class Service Flag with 115 stars is highlighted and the Gun Scouts ran the punch counter.
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Alumni Association
Pearl Crothers
Hilda Probyn
Betty Francisco
Hlvin Armbruster
Card of thanks from Ernest and Mrs. Hodge
The Hodge couple express gratitude to the Saline Fire Department and neighbors for prompt efficient help during their fire, noting only a small loss.
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Saline Fire Department
Ernest Hodge
Classified notices and local ads worded in simple style
For Sale seed potatoes by F R Clements. Lost bomber wings from a son now in air combat. reward offered by Mary A Spindler. Semi solid buttermilk in drums and barrels for poultry at Morton Poultry Farm. For Sale eight room house on Michigan Ave and furnished four room apartment on first floor. Pillsbury dairy concentrate and Maxi Meal hog concentrate in stock at Morton Poultry Farm. Want summer work at Schmid s Food Market. dependable part or full time male or female help.
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Bombardier‘’s _ silver wings
Son
Mary A. Spindler
Saline Hospital
Morton Poultry Farm
Michigan Ave
Pillsbury’s
Schmid
Local Classifieds and Services Snapshot
A crowded page shows items from Saline and nearby areas: auctions and sales including Wolverine Work Shoes at Parsons and 10-20 tractor. farm needs like alfalfa hay and certified seed potatoes. used cars from Wiedman Auto Company. animal removals and livestock for disposal. welding and auto repair services. heating and furnace cleaning. seed and starter products. and local notices for licensed agents and fence work. Multiple phone numbers and addresses appear for outreach.
New Electric Ranges and Poultry Supplies Advertised
Local merchants announce new electric ranges with prompt delivery. Johnson and Company in Ann Arbor lists poultry gear and Dr Saisbury remedies at 209 S Fourth Ave. Mor ton Poultry Farm offers hatching through May and June with fountains feeders and XXXX feeds. For sale McCormick Deering mower corn cultivator plow and wagon via Owen Bauer 7861 Waterworks Road.
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Johnson and Company
S. Fourth Ave
Ann Arbor
Mich
McCormick-Deering
Owen Bauer
Waterworks Road
Help Wanted Aaron Tool Co seeks production and machinist staff in Saline
Help wanted for male and female light production machine operators machinists lathe hands milling machine operators and cylindrical grinders all in 100 percent war work. Applicants must have statements of availability. R and B Tool Company 118 East Michigan Avenue Saline Michigan. Also sees: notices for legal printing of estate settlements to appear in The Saline Observer via Probate Judge.
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R & B Tool Company
East
Michigan Avenue
Saline
Michigan
Saline Observer
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Federal Reserve
Spilesbury
Baw
Bob Morton
Mgr
Ras
Uno
LUX
Rinso
Ner Sont
Arog
Hese Te
Thomas Shurtz
Donald Shurtz
Britton
Karen Taylor
Kenneth Taylor
Lawson
People's Church
Arthur Hagen
Marlene Hirth
Margaret Brandt
Taylors
Ralph McHenry
Allenes Hotel
John Moody
Clara Finkbeiner
Alwin Burkhardt
William Burkhardt
George Huss
Ottillie
Burkhardt
Christine Weissinger
Jesse Olds
Michigan State Radio
Michigan State College
Observer
F. R. Clements
Furue Security
Igo
Wolverine
Parsons
Clarence Cook
Government Wheat Saline Mercantile Co
George and Erwin Schmid
Gott- Heb Finkbeiner
Willow Road
Avon
Esther Wells
Z. R. G. Wahl
Wiedman Auto Company
Charles Schultz
Saline Mercantile Company
Carrol Frost
Darling & Co
Brooks Brothers
Pillsbury
Adrian
Adrian Tankagers
St. Main St
Saline Theatre
Alice Faye
Tyrone Power
Don Ameche
Old Chicago
Barbara Stanwyck and
Joel McCrea
Betty Hutton and
Eddie Bracken
Morgan’s Creek
Cary Grant and
John Garfield
Toyko
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