Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Saline Observer in Saline, Michigan

Page 1

We have 4,309,621 pages in Michigan

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1938

Page

1

Harry Apple Killed At State Hospital

Harry Apple a 51 year old Saline resident and World War I veteran was killed Wednesday at the state hospital where he worked while repairing a pen door. A bull charged when the door was opened by two patients assisting him. he died before help arrived. He belonged to the American Legion William Lutz post and the local Masonic lodge. Born February 8 1887 in North Baltimore Ohio he is survived by his father step mother a sister two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday at Dietiker's funeral home with a Masonic service at Ridge Lawn cemetery.

Harry Apple Saline State Hospital Mr. Apple William Lutz American Legion Masonic Lodge Baltimore Ohio C. C Laura Wilderson Apple Breckenridge A. Grimshaw Oak Park Arthur Apple Clyde Ann Arbor Dietiker Walter Laxman Ridge Lawn Cemetery

Farm Bureau Meeting Boosts Washtenaw County Membership

Frank Wilson announced 225 new Farm Bureau members, bringing Washtenaw County to about 500 and close to a 400 member quota. Speaker Vv. Vaniman urged better income equity for farmers, noting one fourth of Americans live on farms and a marketing program benefits both producers and consumers.

Farm Bureau Lincoln Consolidated School Ypsilanti Frank Wilson Washtenaw County Frank Kleinschmidt Ann Arbor Harry Meier Clyde Breining Augusta Vv. Vaniman Middle-West

Longtime Sabine resident Donald B. Mattison dies

Donald B. Mattison, aged 85, died last Wednesday at his daughter's home in Sabine after four years of illness. Born October 29, 1851 in Medina County Ohio, he married Laura Etta Hawks in 1874 and had five children. He worked with Detroit Street Railway Co before retiring in 1901 and living on the John Avery farm until his wife’s death in 1912. He remarried Mary J. Eccles in 1921. Funeral services were held at Dietiker's and burial at Oakwood Cemetery with distant relatives attending from Nebraska.

Donald B. Mattison Martin Fucss Medina County Ohio Merritt Eliza Clark Mattison Laura Etta Hawks Detroit Detroit Street Railway Co John Avery Sabine William, Austin Mattison Mary J. Eccles

Adam Klumpp dies after months long illness in Saline

Adam Klumpp died last Thursday night at his Saline home after months of illness. Born in Lodi on August 31, 1872, he married Christine Bauer of Lodi on April 24, 1907. A former city marshal, he was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran church. Funeral services were held at his residence and at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev. Adolf Lederer officiating and burial in Lodi Plains cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one daughter Mrs. John Caster of Ann Arbor, three brothers George, Jacob and John Klumpp of Lodi, and a sister Mrs. Rose Rentz of Lodi.

Adam Klumpp Mr. Klumpp Lodi Christian Barbara Klumpp Christiine Bauer Saline Trinity Lutheran Church Adolf Lederer Lodi Plains Cemetery John Caster Ann Arbor George Jacob John Klumpp Rose Rentz

Congress Seeks Ways to Prime Pump With More Water

Parliament weighs options to increase water supply for the well project. Officials consider methods to raise output and ensure steady flow amid uncertain supply and rising demand.

Congress

Washtenaw County Frontier Story of Indians and Early Hardship

A pioneer narrative recalls Indians visiting a Northfield township homestead seeking bread. Mrs. Allen fends them off as a knife attack ends with her sister-in-law slain, followed by a brutal incident over whiskey that ends with a fatal knife wound to a young wife near the Allen home. The tale depicts early county life and fear of raids and drink.

Detroit Northfield Township Allen Mrs. Allen Mr. Allen

Funeral for George J Theurer in Saline

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for George John Theurer who died Wednesday morning. Born November 4, 1866 in Hickory Run Fenn, he was married to Lydia M. Gable in 1896 in Saline. Survived by wife, son Earl, daughters Mrs Albert Bredernitz and Mrs Alma Theurer, two sisters Mrs George Zeeb and Mrs Gottlob Henzler, and brother Jacob Theurer. Rev Adolf Lederer officiated. interment in Oakwood cemetery.

George John Theurer Hickory Run Fenn George Veronica Kalmbach Theurer Lydia M. Gable Saline Trinity Lutheran Church Earl York Township Albert Bredernitz Alma Theurer George Zeeb Northfield Township

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support and Flowers

I express sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness from friends neighbors and relatives during my recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings Rev Walter Laxman offered comforting words Mrs Mary Leons LeBaron

Walter Laxman Mary Leons LeBaron Walter Saxman Donald B. Mattison

City Council Proceedings February meeting in council chamber

Council minutes note February 14 session with Mayor Townsend presiding. Clerk read and ratified last meeting minutes. listed 1937 winter tax bills and various town expenses including salaries, gas, water, supplies, and utilities. Bills were approved with interested members withholding votes and adjournment ordered subject to mayoral call.

Townsend Lambarth Gross Uphaus Lindemann Chris. Volz Frank King Elder Merriman Salime Telephone Co Hi. A Leader Specialty Co Cook Motor Sales S. Dailey & Co S. R. Wilson C. A. Hoeft Bert Gillen J. A. Alber C. H. Alber Jacob Wisel Warren Gross George Rothfuss

Locals Win Two From Milan Team In Rifle Matches

Saline Rifle Club took two wins from Milan last week but fell in the postal league to Ann Arbor. Scores against Milan were low due to the absence of Earl Pennington who usually posts good scores. February 17.

Saline Township Caucuses Set for March 5 1938

Notice announces Saline township caucuses to nominate township officers at Hertler's Hall on Saturday March 5 1938. Republicans meet at 1 30 p m and Democrats at 3 00 p m to conduct other business as may come before them by order of committees.

Saline Township Hertler’s Hall

Card of Thanks for Bereavement and Floral Thanks

We express sincere thanks from our friends neighbors and relatives for support during our bereavement and the floral offerings. Special thanks to Rev Walter Laxman for comforting words from Mr C C Apple and family Mrs Violet Rogers and family.

Walter Laxman C. C. Apple Violet Rogers

Board of Thanks and Local Notices

A brief card from the daughters of Donald B. Mattison thanks relatives and friends for comforting words during a time of bereavement. The excerpt also notes a report from beggars in St. Louis claiming an average take of 3.70 dollars per hour or day, and mentions wages related to employment.

St. Louis

One Hundred Twenty Attends F F A Banquet at Saline High

The Future Farmers of America held their Father and Son banquet at Saline High School auditorium with about 120 attendees. The program featured a high school band, speeches by Prof. P. G. Deyoe and Kenneth Dougherty, musical numbers, and a benediction. The event recognized cooperation with school departments and thanked contributors.

Future Farmers of America Saline High School Richard Correll Arthur Lutz Walter Laxman H. M. Vaughn Hideon Hansen Lutz T. M. Clay Armin Hauessier D. B. Hauessier P. G. Deyoe Michigan State College Kenneth Dougherty University of Michigan Mr. Correll Ralph Harwood John Schroen Messrs

Local Dealers Rally To Prime The Pump

Week of March 5 12 chosen for united effort to revive stagnated auto market. Roosevelt White House talks spur dealers to move used cars off lots boosting manufacturing and jobs in Saline. Cars offered at rock bottom prices with strong emphasis on reconditioning and safety.

United Effort White House Roosevelt Saline National Used Car Exchange Week

Child Born at Saline General Hospital

Saline General Hospital reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hause of Clinton Friday. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Karl Wiedman has returned home after a successful appendectomy. A break in at Milan school late Wednesday or early Thursday stolen about sixty dollars from petty cash and the basketball game receipts.

Charles Hause Clinton Karl Wiedman Milan Milan Leader

Thanks to Friends for Flowers After Illness

Mrs. Jacob Finkbeiner expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers fruits and candy received during hospital stay and at home.

Jacob Finkbeiner

Big Spreader Sale Announces New Rude Case

Local ad promotes one new Rude Case spreader priced from 140 to 175 dollars. Describes case quality line and invites customers to visit. Contact W J Schneider at phone 778 3 in Ann Arbor for details.

W.j.schneider Ann Arbor

Classified Advertising Snags Amid Local Listings

The Observer Liner notices a 6c per line first insertion rate with 4c per line for subsequent insertions. Listings include houses for rent and sale at various streets, a Dixie Inn opening, a Star meeting next Monday, embalmer services, stock tonic on sale, radios repair, refrigeration service, a 1931 Buick Coupe offered, velvet rug and roller skates for sale, and a store rental with upstairs flat and garage.

Used Car Exchange and Local Ads From 1930s

Trade your present car as down payment for a better ride. Available listings include 1935 Chevrolet Truck 1934 Chevrolet Pickup 1933 Ford Sedan 1932 Chevrolet Sport Sedan 1933 Essex Sedan 1931 Chevrolet Coupe 1930 Ford Coupe 1930 Chevrolet Coach 1929 Chevrolet Coach plus dealer notes from Wiedman Auto Co and Cook Motor Sales. Also listed are burial crypts at Saline Mausoleum, various hauling and farming ads, and livestock for sale including cows with calf.

Cook Motor Sales Chevrolet

Local trades and services advertise March events

U K Radio Repair offers free tube testing at Milhan s Gulf Station with a welding expert at Gross Hardware Store on Saturday March 5. Phone 261 for the town’s phone listings. Dr L O Gibson eye care and glasses at 549 Packard St Ann Arbor. Saline Mercantile Co promotes Hog Mix feed for hogs.

U. K Milhan’s Gulf Station Gross Hardware U of M L. O. Gibson Packard St Ann Arbor Saline Mercantile Co

Advertisements North of Ann Arbor and Saline Real Bargains

Classified items include farm stock removal by Central Dead Stock Co and used furniture from Alexander at 417 E Liberty Ann Arbor. Repossessed cars Ford Tudors from Wiedman Auto Co Saline. Household help sought by Esther Boomer and various service stations listed along Saline Pleasant Lake Roads.

Ann Arbor Central Dead Stock Co Wiedman Auto Company

Cars for sale including 1936 Dodge and Plymouth models

Priced to sell quick with 1936 Dodge 4 door sedan featuring trunk heater new tires and battery. Also 1931 Ford Coach 1931 Essex Coach offered by Elmer J Steer Dodge and Plymouth Service. You must see these cars to appreciate the value.

Ford Essex Elmer J Steer Dodge Plymouth

Farm and equipment sale listing with tractors and horses

Three McCormick Deering 10 20 tractors one Farmall F 20 one F 12 one 15 30 one Model A plus a truck all rebuilt Three horses two four year olds one three heavy draft Contact Heininger by phone to arrange viewing and sale note To tell it is to sell it.

McCormick-Deering Herman Heininger

Also Mentioned on This Page

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Saline Savings Bank Larry Cole S. C A. E. Hagen and R. C. Radenbaugh Saline, Mich Lincoln School Welter Saxman Oakwood Cemetery Neraska Clara L. Hoad Wahoo Grace HB. Bell Lincoln William Pioneer “Times Council Proceedings Lotite Wallace G. C. Townsend Day Eeramnersns Bruckner Sheats A. Dysinger F. Dysinger Radenbaugh Been Shurtz Campbell Dysinger the Observer Bastey St H. Bredernitz Saline Mercantile Company Dixie Inn W. BE. Diefixer South Ann Arbor St C. A. Jordan Dr. Hess S. Annn Arbor St W. Kelly G. W. Cheever Willis Road Buich Bamner C. Boettner Saline Mausoleum J. B. Wallace Wiedman Auto Co Chase Bros Stark Bros Fred Schmid Alexander E. Liberty Esther Boomer Manchester Art's Saline-Pleasant Lake Roads
Search Courier

Search the Saline Observer Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Saline Observer?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication