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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1923

Page

4

Rural School Kids Learn How to Eat

Nearly fifty thousand rural Michigan children took part in extension nutrition classes run by Michigan Agricultural College. The 1 774 schools reached taught basic healthful eating habits covering milk vegetables fruit breakfast rest and growth feeds. The program aims to establish lifelong healthy eating and expansion is planned for 1924 with more rural pupils joining the effort.

Michigan Michigdn Agricultural College Mariel Hopkins Individua Reunisters Better Health Brigade

Federated Church Plans Children Day Exercises And Council Meeting

The Federated Church led by Pastor W. J. Cross announces children day exercises next Sunday morning under Superintendent Ormond Feldkamp with help from Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Martin, and Miss Smith. A council meeting is set for Thursday evening after prayer service. Strangers from Ann Arbor attended last week’s service. the Michigan Synod shifts its meeting to June in Alma for a week of business Bible study and evangelism.

Ormond Feldkamp Alma Synod Michigan School of Learning

New Potato Bat Noted Amid Local Observations

Thirty years back reports describe a small potato bat about half an inch long with legs and a mantly body. Paris stern does not seem to affect them, but noise frightens them as they emerge from patches. The Saline Driving Club held its first matinee Saturday with a large crowd to dedicate the new track.

Paris Stern Saline Driving Club Eugene Helber Will Watts Ann Arbor Dr. Nichols E. A. Hauser Nettie Sanford Imlay City G. GC Lownsend Boston Artie Sturm Flint Henry Jewett

Saline Ball Team Edges Milan In Rematch

Fifteen years ago Durward Young hosted a gathering for seventh and eighth graders. Will Martins horse ran away recently and the wagon was damaged. Saline beat Milan 7 to 5, then Milan High School challenged again and lost 10 to 2. Alumni plan a grand banquet Friday night.

Durward Young Will Martin Milan

Feldkamp Rites Held for Washtenaw County Native

John William Feldkamp age 87 died Tuesday in Saline Michigan after living most of his life in Washtenaw County. He was born September 8 1848 in Freedom Township and survived by siblings H B Feldkamp Ann Arbor Mrs Chris Weidmayer Freedom Mrs Frey Brenion Saline and Mrs George Wiedmayer plus other relatives. Funeral services were Thursday at St Pauls Church and he was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

John William Feldkamp Fred Brenson Saline Michigan Lambert Fannie Olive Feldkamp Freedom Township Washtenaw County M. Feldkamp H. B. Feldkamp Ann Arbor Chris. Weidmayer Freedom Frey Brenion George Wiedmayer St. Paul's Church Oakwood Cemetery

Michigan Food for Michigan People

Card notices and condolences sold at set rates Obituary and marriage notices published free Poetry paid per line Entertainment announcements charged Advertisements for personal business interests priced at regular rates Prior notice of advertising rates available on request

Oakwood Prisons Uniform Cemetery Care Plan

The Oakwood cemetery will be kept uniform in care with monthly sexton mowing. Residents may hire help or trim around monuments and markers. A tax of one dollar and fifty cents will be assessed for the game as others, with any unpaid amounts added to the tax roll.

Oakwood Cemetery

Methodist Church Notes Ralph W Brown Service Schedule

Ralph W Brown leads a Methodist Church with 10:00 a.m. service and a sermon on The Great Commission. Sunday School 11:15, Epworth League 6:30, Evening service 7:30 on How to be Happy Though Married. Thursday prayer 7:30. Children’s class 3:00 Thursday. June 24 children’s day exercises. Pastor to baptize babies.

Great Commission Epworth League

Beyond the Rocks at Liberty Theatre Features Swanson

Paramount's Beyond the Rocks starring Gloria Swanson screens at the Liberty theatre for two days. The film showcases Oliner Glyn’s tale with scenes in elegant English homes and a gallery filled with rare paintings, antique furniture, and rich draperies. Mime Glyn oversaw authentic period details to ensure fittings matched the country setting.

Lasky Beyond the Rocks Paramount Gloria Swanson Star Liberty Theatre Oliner Glyn

Obituary of Gordon Bennett Collins from Michigan farms to Ponting state hospital

Gordon Bennett Collins born July 31 1875 at Bronson Michigan moved with family to Tecumseh then Saline township farms. Illness in 1907 led to transfer to Ponting state hospital where he died May 27 1923 at age 47 years 9 months 26 days. Private funeral held at home with Oak Hill cemetery burial. He leaves 60 mourners including brother Ray two sisters Mrs Carl Heininger and Mrs Elsa Peters and five nieces and nephews.

Gordon Bennett Collins Bronson Branch County Michigan Tecumseh Saline Township Ponting Oakhill Cemetery Ray Carl Heininger Elsa Peters

Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends

We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during our bereavement for floral offerings and comforting words from Rev. Brown Mrs Elien Collins and Children.

Brown Elien Collins

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