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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
2
The Saline Observer lists subscription prices and classified rates. Obituary and marriage notices publish free. poetry requires per line payment. card of thanks charged per line. announcements of entertainments charged per line. Minimum ads 25 cents.
Lansing reports point to Byron L. Ballard as the key legal adviser influencing Governor Murray D. Van Wagoner to veto the Brake Anti-Chain Bank Bill. Ballard, of Shields Ballard Jennings Taber, is a director of the Michigan National Bank, which opposed the bill, raising questions about conflict of interest and political influence. The piece notes Ballard’s ties to the bank and his role as Assistant Attorney General, highlighting tensions within party lines as Democrats plan to attempt passage over a veto after the legislative recess.
The Army deploys new mobile recruiting stations in silver trailers to reach areas lacking recruiting offices. Each unit houses five men with full office facilities, living quarters, cooking stoves, sinks and closets. Trailers are in operation across all nine corps areas, generating public interest.
A collage of notices from Saline’s past includes visits by Wilbur and Wallace Coe and Julius Lindenschmidt to Ann Arbor relatives, home moves, and local social events. A severe storm on Saline road killed cattle, and landmarks like the Gillett home were being torn down. Committees and commencements at M. A. C. are noted, with the Straits of Magellan cited as a southern landmark.
Mrs Frank Miller mother of Dr Harold Miller died in Saline hospital after a period of illness She was born in Columbus Ohio married to Frank Miller on June 4 1908 and lived in Ann Arbor for about 25 years She belonged to Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters and is survived by husband son Dr Harold Miller daughter Mrs Dorothy Testa and an adopted son Harry Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm at Muehlig funeral chapel Ann Arbor with burial at Hamburg
Miss Eve Smolls and Dorothy Alfred of Milan had ton sils removed Monday. Mr and Mrs Wesley Stetler of Willis are the parents of a son born Sunday. George McDougall was taken to the hospital after injuring his knee at the Ford garage. It was not a fracture and he returned home after a couple of days.
Relative mentions and visits across towns include Vincent Jacobs in South Bend registering at Notre Dame College for fall. Families Tucker Jordan and Ernst visit North Adams while Mrs Hayes attends a Farmington party. Andrew Jacobs travels to northern Michigan for relatives and a wedding, returning Sunday. Thomas Zahn suffered serious injuries pinning between horses and fence while unhooking a cultivator. he is hospitalized.
Edith Bailey visited Henry Radenbaugh on Tuesday while D G Richards hosted his family at the Bailey home. Mr and Mrs Richards and son Tommie plus Mrs Schroen were in Detroit Thursday. Fathers Day gathering included all Richards children and families and Bruce Allen of Jackson.
Methodist Church announces worship at 9 a.m. with Dr Len drum returning from conference to lead. Organ prelude offertory and choir music. Church school at 11 15 a m with topic Reaction and Decision led by Arthur Wilson superintendent.
The column notes Billy Schmid transforming meat into wieners for roasts with skill and speed. June brides graduates and vacations fill the calendar. Thieves broke into NYA Camp Cassidy Lake workshops stealing draftsmen and electrician tools worth about 260 dollars. only two keyholders were cleared as not present.
The U S army deploys mobile recruiting trailers in corps areas to reach young men, bringing living quarters, medical exam facilities, and عروض film screenings to communities lacking recruiters. Each unit travels with a crew of five and a canopy for outdoor events to answer questions on the spot.
Medals awarded to Howard Cooper Billy Ash and Fred Grunewald for track achievement. The intramural trophy donated by Mrs C FE Unterkircher went to the senior class Ward Class Night exercises drew a full auditorium with strong performances. The alumni banquet and dance followed with toastmistress Mrs Ermine O Hara Livingston and remarks by Carl Stehle Mrs Sylvia Alber Stephenson and Mrs Hazel Hull Hertler. The graduates then toured Washington after a five day trip via Toledo and train.
Morning worship led by Pastor William H. Bach with a prepared message. Sunday school at 11 15 focusing on The First Jerusalem Conference on World Missions. Junior department and Christian Endeavor meet, with Mrs Hazen Jewell overseeing. Wednesday prayer and praise meetings continue with a study of personal evangelism. The Holy Lift circle meets at Mrs Mean's home with Mrs K B Simmons hosting.
A reader is invited to enter The Observer Missing Word Contest by sending a blank entry and subscribing for the next year at one dollar in advance. The notice requests mailing the form and payment to the addressed recipient.
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