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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
2
Methodist church notes list Daeg Ed Walter Saianian as minister. The morning worship service at 11:15 includes a sermon on Christian citizenship and Sunday school with Ray Davis serving as superintendent.
The Federated Church lists Rev. Roy J. Miller as minister with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 10 o'clock Sunday. Sunday school follows at 11 15. These timetable items reflect scheduled religious services for the parish.
St John s Lutheran Church Bridgewater M C Phillipp Pastor Divine services at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 English services every second and fourth Sunday of the month Everybody cordially invited Wanted People in this vicinity who have any legal printing required in the settlement of estates etc will confer a favor by having it sent to this newspaper The Saline Observer LINER ADS GETS RESULTS
The notice outlines pricing for singles, subscriptions, and various announcements. Obituary and marriage notices are free. poetry and personal notices incur regular rates. Card of thanks and paid entertainments are charged per line with minimum 25 cents.
The Saline Theatre marks its first birthday by screening Calling Dr. Kildare with Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, followed by The Hardys Ride High. The Hardy Family saga sends the crew to Detroit in search of a fortune, adding Virginia Grey and Halliwell Hobbes to the cast. Also showing are The Flying Trishman and Sunset Trail as midweek attractions.
A newspaper man argues with a merchant about advertising. The merchant doubts ads' value while the man cites historical disbelief and eventual outcomes. The central claim: advertising does sell goods, as proven by leading businesspeople.
A funeral director in Iron River halts painting his house to protect two nesting sparrows and robbins. He waits until the young birds fledge, showing dedication amid domestic tasks and a quiet encounter with wildlife and film industry chatter.
Mrs. A. J. Warren recounts a three day journey through Monterey and nearby towns. She highlights historic sites such as the Royal Presidio chapel and Colton Hall, notes Monterey’s era as California’s first capital, and reflects on the peninsula’s blend of forests mountains and ocean. The piece praises the region’s varied attractions and its relaxed, adventurous spirit.
Julius Feldkamp and family visited William Clements on Sunday. Ann Arbor visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Briggs and Miss Edna Smith. Er nest Monroe and others visited Sebastian Finkbeiner Sunday. Ormond Feldkamp married Josephine Hess on June 19 in Grand Rapids and will live at J. H. Feldkamp’s farm. Robert Young wed Dorothy Downe in New York City and then joined his father in Pittsfield.
The 1909 class spent Tuesday at Pleasant Lake. Mrs Vieter Sturm and children visit Sherweend. S B Weiennett's new house on Hest Main street progresses. Leigh Townsend will leave Sunday for U S topographical survey near Lansing. Mrs Oscar Briggs and Flora visit. streets kept clean, some weeds remain. Someone damaged cement church cap stones with letters. Miss Vena S Kelsey and Jessie S Bird wed at bride's parents home. Birthday party for Hazel Mattison Paess held at Martin Fucss home. Lecture course fees noted as very fortunate. Gov Hoch of Kansas referenced in upcoming attractions.
The College Singing Girls and Music Makers led by George R. Baird with lecturer and reader A J Fisher agree to shut their businesses next Monday at noon for the rest of the day. Firms listed include Wolf Kibler Burkhart Bros Charles Dietiker Son Cotton Hammond C H Schroen Guthard Schroam H E Cressy Saline Co operative Co O C Wheeler Joe K Wood A W Lashier J G Ehnis Schmid Schieh G L Parsons W L Sturm H E M Henne.
The Saline Merchants defeated the Detroit Olympics 17 to 12 on Sunday afternoon behind a five run fifth inning. Girbach doubled, Leidheiser hit a homer, and Frey started on the mound for Saline allowing one hit through five innings. Hoeft finished with one hit allowed. Merchants scheduled to play B. A. at Wayne and Inkster on the 4th, after a prior 17 inning tie with Inkster.
Dr. E F Greenman of the University of Michigan will address the Order of the Arrow on Indian Lore in Michigan at Camp Newkirk near Dexter. New Arrow members are added each Thursday night during the summer. Washtenaw and Livingston clubs are invited to meet at Newkirk. Chelsea Kiwanis plan a July 17 group visit with dinner at 6 30 p m and a camp tour and activity demo.
A sharp skinned hawk known as a dangerous predator of song birds was killed in Harbor Springs after chasing a sparrow into a warehouse. The manager and an assistant cornered the hawk and killed it with a broom. The bird was said to be among the swiftest flyers.
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