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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

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Saline Wins In Seventh Straight

Saline Independent’s baseball team extended their run to seven straight victories after a 13 to 6 win at Waltz. Key early scoring came from five doubles, two triples and eight singles led by Chuck Schwyn and Chuck Frey as Saline powered ahead 5 0 in the first inning. The Saline hayseeds now prepare for an eighth straight win against Five Points, with Redford on the docket for the Fourth.

Waltz Chuck Schwyn Girbach Jarve Knisel Bob Knisel Whip Schneider Ken Bob Frey Harvey Frey Schneider Saline Chuck Frey Harv Frey Redford

Willing Workers Hold June Meeting at Mrs Billa Munroe

The Willing Workers met at Mrs Billa Munroe's home for a June gathering with devotionals by Mrs Emogene Smith. Gertie Carter led the program with songs and readings including A Good Sermon by Mrs Mabel Needham, two contests won by Mrs Jessie Forsythe and Mrs Grace Holcomb. They sewed for the Red Cross, then shared a supper before adjourning. a July picnic is planned at Saline Park.

Billa Munroe Jesus Emogene Smith Gertie Carter Mabel Needham Jessie Forsythe Grace Holcomb Red Cross Saline Park

Appreciation for Kindness After Bereavement

Relatives of Mrs. Katie Bartlett and friends thank many for acts of kindness and floral offerings during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Walter Laxman for support.

Walter Laxman Katie Bartlett

Thanks for kindness and sympathy after bereavement

We express sincere thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Whitbracht for comforting words from Erwin Keppler and Mr and Mrs Floyd Rogers and family. The Dependable Division of the Methodist Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs A J Warren home Tuesday evening July second. Sally H MacArthur, sec.

Whitbracht Erwin Keppler Floyd Rogers Methodist Ladies Aid A. J. Warren Sally H. MacArthur

Saline Theatre Presents Three Double Features Weekly

Saline Theatre outlines a week of double features across three program changes. Frank Morgan stars in Henry Goes Tenderfoot in Arizona with Virginia Wiedler, while Kid In Hunter’s Promise features John Payne and Jane Wyman. Sunday adds An Angel from Texas with Eddie Albert Rosemary Lane Wayne Morris and Peggy Moran, plus Oh Johnny How You Can Love starring Tom Brown and Peggy Moran. Merchants nights on Tue Wed Thu offer two top pictures including Baby Sandy in Little Accident with Hugh Herbert and The Ghost Comes Home with Frank Morgan and Ann Rutherford.

Saline Saline Theatre Frank Morgan Henry Arizona Virginia Wiedler John Payne Jane Wyman Texas Eddie Albert Rosemary Lane Wayne Morris Johnny Tom Brown Peggy Moran Baby Sandy Hugh Herbert Ann Rutherford

Rotary Weighs Saline Project Plans For School Field

Saline Rotary Club's recent meetings focused on local projects with informed explanations. On June 13 members toured the athletic field north of the school, surveyed and laid out by Fred Heller, to be presented at the July school meeting. The four acre site, bequeathed by Mrs. Ella Henne in December as a memorial to her son Edward F. Henne, will host a track baseball diamond football field and other athletic facilities.

Saline Rotary Club Fred Heller Ella Henne Edward F. Henne Saline

Halsey-Easlick Rites Read At Pretty Ypsilanti Home

Miss Marguerite Frances Halsey and Gerald C. Easlick wed in a 2 PM ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Ypsilanti. Rev. Dwight Halsey officiated. floral decor included roses as the couple's attires featured moire taffeta and tulle veils. The couple will reside at 8083 Congress street. she is a bookkeeper, he works for Motor State Products.

Marguerite Frances Halsey Harold Halsey Yep- Silanti Geraldy C. Easlick Dwight Halsey Grace Schantz Noel Walker Thomas Scott Ypsilanti Haslick Congress Street Motor State Products Company B. G. Moorman Company

Miss Luella Lambarth Honored At Kitchen Shower

Miss Luella Lambarth entertained 42 relatives and friends at a kitchen shower on Thursday evening. The event honored Miss Laura Lambarth upcoming bride of Theodore Stroup of Milan. Guests brought recipes and household advice with each gift. prizes were awarded and a mock wedding followed by refreshments.

Luella Lambarth Laura Lambarth Theodore Stroup Milan Miss Lambarth

Methodist Church to Install New Pastor This Sunday

Dr. Fred A. Lendrum of Hudson Michigan will lead morning services replacing Rev Walter C B Saxman who moves to Hudson. Lendrum holds degrees from Dickinson College Drew Theological Seminary and New York University and earned a Doctor of Divinity honoris causa from Albion College. He served in Mexican missions and as dean of theology in Puebla and worked as American Consulate in Mexico.

Methodist Church Fred A. Lendrum Hudson Michigan Walter C. B. Saxman Lendrum Mexico Dickenson College Drew Theological Seminary Madison N. J New York University Albion College Allhile School of Theology Puebla Laxman Saxman Tecumseh

Harvey Dechert Nuptials Held At Trinity Lutheran

Miss Merrilee Harvey daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Tenant and Harold Dechert son of Mr and Mrs August Dechert spoke their nuptial vows at 7 oclock Saturday evening June 22 in Trinity Lutheran church Rev H L Engle officiated The bride wore white satin with a train and seed pearl crown The bridal party included Ruth Tenant maid of honor and Marjorie Tenant Tone Hershberger of Pontiac as bridesmaids Barbara and Joan Dechert as flower girls The groom s brother Donald Dechert was best man The ushers were Harold Ernst Edward Kasno and Kenneth Dechert A reception for 125 followed in the church parlors They will reside at 403 North Ann Arbor street Also Mr and Mrs August Dechert celebrated their silver wedding anniversary and their son s wedding Guests attended from Detroit Britton Tecumseh Ridgeway Ann Arbor Milford St Joseph Charlotte Farmington and Pontiac

Merrilee Harvey Earl Tenant Harold Dechert August Dechert Trinity Lutheran Church H. L. Engle Ruth ‘Tenant Marjorie Tenant Tone Hershberger Pontiac Jean Fosdick Lila Lange Donald Dechert Harold Ernst Clinton Edward Kasno Macon Kenneth Dechert Tenant Mrs. Dechert North Ann Arbor Street Detroit Britton Tecumseh Ridgeway Ann Arbor Milford St. Joseph Charlotte Farmington

Saline Public School District Meeting Set for July

The Saline Public School District No 1 fractional will hold its annual meeting in the school auditorium on the second Monday in July at 8 o clock. Two board members will be elected to fill expired terms and the meeting will cover other important matters including development of the recently donated play field. Mrs Anna Miller secretary board of education.

Saline Public School Anna Miller Board of Education

Local Hospital Updates Include Several Injury Cases

David Miller of Milan was brought in Sunday for medical treatment. Miss Dorothy Jefferry had her tonsils and adenoids removed Monday. Cecil Oliver was dismissed Monday and his daughter Geraldine was dismissed Friday. They were accident cases a week. Miss Phoebe Minzey is doing nicely. The baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kuebler was born June 17, not June 10 as first reported. Mrs. RR Wilson returned home Sunday afternoon.

David Miller Milan Dorothy Jefferry Cecil Oliver Geraldine Phoebe Minzey Edwin Kuebler RR. Wilson

Saline Boys To Go To Camp Newkirk

Saline and nearby towns enroll many boys daily for the Newkirk Scout Camp on the Huron River near Dexter. Enrolled this week are Robert Clay Marvin Olsen William Koebbe Donald Miller Wilbert Bradley Eugene Feurbacher and Harry Miller. Scout executive Walter Mac Peek says preparations are complete with a trained staff and ample opportunities for advancement and good citizenship.

Saline Newkirk Huron River Dexter Robert Clay Marvin Olsen William Koebbe Donald Miller Wilbert Bradley Eugene Feurbacher Harry Miller Walter Mac Peek

July 4 Miniature Airplane Day at Cub Camp

Terrence Vincent of Ypsilanti, an internationally known authority on miniature airplanes, will be guest of honor at the Cub Camp on Thursday July 4. He will demonstrate making and flying miniature airplanes and welcomes Cubs and their parents to visit in the afternoon.

Terrence Vincent Ypsilanti

Enrollment opens for Newkirk Scout Cub Camp week

The Demonstration Day Camp at Newkirk Scout Reservation will run the first week of July with a 9 00 AM start on July 1st. A parental and Cubs pot luck closes the week on July 5. Enrollment is at the Council Office, 324 EB Huron St, Ann Arbor.

Newkirk Council Huron Street Ann Arbor

Eyes Examined Discover Glasses Fitted Saturdays Clinic

Eye care notice inviting exams and glasses fittings every Saturday from 2 30 to 9 30 P M at the Milan Hotel office. Dr Frank Gifford is named as the Toledo optometrist serving customers.

Milan Frank Gifford Toledo

Classified Ads Mix of Goods Jobs and Services

Local ads seek a handyman, housekeeper, and general laborer plus cold cream buyers. Saline Milan Creamery offers top prices for cream and advertises at 232 Macon Road. Various used tractors and farm items for sale from 35 dollars up. Herman Heininger promotes Capitol Rockwool insulation with a free dinnerware set offer and local contact Burgh Heating and Insulating Co on Kenwood Avenue.

Milan Macon Road RockWool Manufacturing Company Burgh Heating and Insulating Co Ann Arbor Kenwood Ave

Classified Advertisement Mix of Farm Sales and Services

For Sale items include 9 acres of alfalfa hay, registered Duroc boars, and a 1939 Chevrolet sedan. Also listings for rubber stamp pads, printing services, radio service, farm equipment, and floor coverings. Miscellaneous notices request legal printings for estate settlements and local service offers from Saline Observer and Wiedman Auto Company.

Frigidaire 1940 Models and Used Tractors for Sale

Authorized dealers display Frigidaire 1940 models and other listings. Includes sale items such as a 1 2 ton Chevrolet truck, several used tractors with prices from 85 dollars, a John Deere plow, a 1935 Chevrolet long wheelbase truck, and a Duo-Therm hot water heater marketed for automatic tap action with cheap fuel oil. Elmer Steele's Gulf service advertises 121 W Mich Ave.

John Deere Herman Heininger, PLC Elmer Steele Gulf Service W. Mich. Ave

Fosdick Ford Hi Speed Station Ad Promotes Power and Service

An older car service ad urges drivers to choose Fosdick and Ford Hi Speed Station in Michigan at Harris for ample power and faster starts. It highlights gas as pep and pickup, warning to brake early to avoid accidents, and endorses insider lubrication and car wash services.

Fosdick & Ford

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