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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
1
Ads announce a two day Saline month end sale with goods from local merchants at wholesaler backed prices. Shoppers are urged to stock up for canning season with canning supplies linen towels and underwear while bargains are highlighted across household items.
Miss Viola Hertler, daughter of Mrs. Charles Hertler, wed Leland Dicks son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dicks at St. James Evangelical church Saline township. Rev. William Breitenbach officiated as guests from Detroit Mt Clemens Pontiac Belleville Ann Arbor Dexter Clinton and Saline attended. The couple will reside in Saline near Ford Motor Company after a reception for 150 relatives and friends.
Miss Norma Dunk daughter of Rev. and Mrs. 8. T. Dunk wed James Gillinge in Grand Blanc on Saturday. Bride wore white crepe with fingertip veil, rosebud clusters, and was given in marriage by her father who also conducted the ceremony. Reception followed at the parents’ home and the couple will reside in Toronto where the groom pursues missionary work.
A Saline alumni banquet features readings and memories as the Class of 1888 marks 50 years. Local and distant guests from Dansville Detroit Ann Arbor Lansing and Clinton attend with poems read by Delia Rheinfrank Sutherland honoring Kitty Sears.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert s Hamilton celebrated their June 12 wedding with a double ring ceremony in the couple’s living room improvised altar of garden flowers. Rev. O. E. Priest officiated. About fifty guests attended and refreshments followed.
Scout Executive Walter MacPeek of Ann Arbor attended the Saline Rotary meeting at The Tavern inviting the club to hold a second meeting at the scout camp. The invitation was cordially accepted and a date set for Thursday July 14. Members talked about various topics in the absence of a formal program.
The Observer prints a dense list of items for sale and services including cardboard sheets at 7e, Clover hay, embroidered hosiery, new spreaders, funeral services, rentals, tractor jobs, hay and farm equipment, kitchen cabinets, toilets, and radio sales. Names and phone numbers tied to local businesses appear throughout. The page emphasizes varied local commerce and home services.
Todays bargains include 1934 Chevrolet pickup and sedan along with 1932 Ford V8 Tudor. Also listing 1930 Chevrolet Roadster Pickup and 1929 Ford truck. Several repossessions offered with past due payments options through Wiedman Auto Company.
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