Chautauqua Set for Saline Five Day Event
Local committees organize the Saline chautauqua to run July 26 to 30 with Miss Susie Talbot joining the Central Community system. Frank Rose leads as president with E D Skinner secretary and Lloyd Fairbanks treasurer. ticket, grounds, advertising, and junior committees mobilize as banners, seating arrangements, and advance agents prepare for season tickets.
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Susie Talbot
Central Community Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Saline
Michigan Avenue
Frank Rose
E. D. Skinner
Lloyd Fairbanks
C. H. Meller
A. D. Crittenden
Crittenden
Miss Rose
Saline Union High Commencement at Federated Church
The Saline Union school held its commencement at Federated church on June 3 with Rev. Wittbracht delivering invocation. Professor Henderson from the University of Michigan spoke on the Rediscovery of America urging American youth to live its ideals. Graduates listed include Selma Boettner Anna Higgins Dorothy Keller Gertrude Kitts Blanche Manor Mildred Manor Nellie Mohrhardt John Morris LeRoy Schill Theodore Stimpson Florence Tucker Mildred Zahn. Anna Higgins received honors. Boettger's orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Union School
Federated Church
C. H. Wittbracht
St. Paul’s Church
Rosena Schaner
H. B. ‘Taylor
Professor Henderson
U. of M
America
Selma Boettner
Anna Higgins
Dorothy Keller
Gertrude Kitts
Blanche Manor
Mildred Manor
Nellie Mohrhardt
John Morris
LeRoy Schill
Theodore Stimpson
Florence Tucker
Mildred Zahn
Boettger
Rentschier Wittbracht Nuptials At Home Wedding
A pretty wedding was held at the Rentschier home on East Michigan Avenue in June 1920. Alma Helen Rentschier married C. Elbert Wittbracht in a ceremony led by Rev. C. H. Wittbracht. Attendant Lilian Wittbracht, best man Alvin Rentschler, guests limited to close relatives. The couple plans to reside at 202 Louise Avenue Highland Park after July 1. William Gregg visiting Northville.
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Manuel Rentschier
East Michigan Avenue
Alma Helen
C. Elbert Wittbracht
C. H. Wittbracht
Lilian Wittbracht
Alvin Rentschler
Illinois
Louise Avenue
Highland Park
Italian Convent Child Finds American Love in Art Drama
A New York artist, Bruce, faces marital strife as his wife seeks separation. While away in Italy, she encounters Berenice, a convent raised Italian girl longing for babies. Berenice travels to America, becomes Bruce's love interest, and a sequence of events leads to reconciliation and happiness.
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Amite Stewart
Beredice
New York
Liberty Theatre
First National
Miss Stewart
Robert Bruse
Bruce
Italy
Frampini Madonna
America
Berenice
John George Hack 1841 79 Dies. Survived by Large Family
John George Hack born January 25 1841 in Gaugenwald Germany emigrated at 19. He married Anna Stolsteimer in 1868, eight children with three died in infancy. After Anna’s death he married Christina Roth. five sons. Died Friday night aged 79 years 4 months 9 days. Survived by widow six sons four daughters 19 grandchildren five great grandchildren. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church and Oakwood Cemetery burial.
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John George Hack
Gaugenwald
Wurttemberg
Germany
Anna Katherine’ Stolsteimer
Christina Roth
Hack
Trinity Lutheran Church
Oakwood Cemetery
John
Anna Schroen
Sifel
Mengshausen
America
Adam
York Township
Christina Luckhardt
Schroen
Salne
St. Paul’s Church
George W. Seeger
Billings
Montana
Ann Arbor
Manchester
Dexter
Hillsdale
Freedom
Henry Schroen
Charles
John Schroen
Aaron
Fred Luckhardt
Joe Wood
C. H. Schroen
Homer Wood
George Reimold
Banaquet Honors Juniors and Seniors at The Tavern
The 1920 Banaquet on June 2 featured green and white decor and white roses. Guests enjoyed fruit cocktail, escaloped potatoes, veal croquettes, rolls, pickles, coffee, salad, lemon sherbet, cake, and more. Toastmistress Hazel Fucss introduced seniors Doris Wheeler and Theodore Stimpson with program items by Helen Klumpp Lauren Schieh Selma Boettner and the Junior Class.
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Hazel Fucss
Doris Wheeler
Theodore Stimpson
Helen Klumpp
Lauren. Schieh Will
Selma Boettner
Funeral notice and county cattle drive in Washtenaw county
George Schroen age 77 died at daughter’s home after 58 years in Saline area. Burial at St Pauls church attended by relatives from multiple towns. Survived by one son three daughters and four grandchildren. Also reports Washtenaw county receiving 53 head of young heifers and 22 Holsteins for 4-H club work with plans for distribution dates.
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Washtenaw County
Osiér
Lyons
Ohio
James Waldron
Michigan Agricultural College
Glen Bird
Ypsilanti
Christian Science Notes Services Schedule
Services held in the Citi zens Bank building Sunday at 10 a m. Testimony meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. A cordial invitation to all Sunday school at 11 a m for pupils under 20 years.
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Citizens Bank
Gratitude for Support After Bereavement
The Schroen family thanks friends and neighbors for help during their recent bereavement. They extend appreciation to Rev Wittbracht for comfort, to the singers, and for the floral offerings.
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Wittbracht
George Schroen
Local social notes and health clinic announced
Miss Ruth Morris returned to Paducah for vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs H J Morris. Mrs Emma Nissly hosted teachers including Mrs Will Sturm and Mrs Walter Walz of Ann hyde. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Norman Wolf was christened at the Layher home with relatives present. A free tuberculosis clinic will be held Friday June 11 from 10 a m to 3 p m at council rooms with Fung specialist and public health nurses. Residents in surrounding townships are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Morris
Paducah
Kentucky
H. J. Morris
Emma Nissly
Will Sturm
Walter. Walz
Ann Hye
Miss Wilkinson
Norman Wolf
James Darwin
Fred Layher
Marshall Davenport
Cecil
Mooreville
Mary Fliedman
Milan
George Schmid
Council Rooms
Fung
Card of Thanks from the Hack Family
The Hack family expresses gratitude to those who offered flowers and support during their bereavement. They thank the singers and Rev. A. Leder for comforting words.
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A. Leder
George Hack
Classified Wants and Sales Notice List
Local classified items include for sale listings such as cabbage plants a milch Holstein cow and calf two burner oil stove and fencing gear. Also hay corn straw Poland China sow seven pigs and farm gear. Job wanted housework and general notices along with farm equipment prices and fuel ads from area merchants.
Timber Wanted By Brakey & Son For Elm And Oak
Bragey & Son seek timbers after renewing lease on Charles Fahrner mill. They offer fair prices for standing timber or milled stock, especially elm and oak. Contact by writing or calling No. 70 to arrange inspection.
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Charles Fahrner
Detroit United Lines timetable in effect May 18, 1920
The notice details eastern standard time routes between Saline Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor with departures from Saline and Ypsilanti at specified times every two hours through late night. Connections are listed at Wayne for Plymouth and Northville and at Ypsilanti for Detroit and Jackson. Last car waits for theatre car from Ann Arbor. In effect May 18, 1920.
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Ann Arbor
Wayne
Plymouth
Northville
Ypsilanti
Detroit
Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saline Savings Bank
Savings Department
Federal Reserve Bank
Burkhart Bros
the Quality Grocery
Martin Fuols
Schnebelt’s Bakery
Rentschier-Wittbracht
William Gregg
Anita Stewart
Thomas Beatty
Ann
Arbor
Father
Washtenaw
Christian Science Notes
Observer
Muir’s
S. Kieversatt
George Uphaus
Wiedman’s
Poland
China
Fréd Richards
Schmid & Schieh
Alfred Augustus
Ypsilanti, Mich
John Deere
John Deere Ky C
Diver
Fepaus Ee
Roderick Lean
Harl Fosdick
G. F. Bragey & Son
Detroit United Lines
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