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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1942
Page
2
Poem praising school safety patrols as guardians guiding children home. It contrasts cautious drivers with those who honk or neglect brakes, urging all to be vigilant and honor the patrols. A closing call to read the liner ads.
The Saline Observer lists publisher and editor names, mailing details, and subscription costs. It notes card of thanks, obituary and marriage notices, and paid announcements with line-based rates and minimum charges.
R R Guthrie of the War Priorities Board states women should knit sweaters only when commanded by officers and Red Cross needs. He notes Iceland service members and long campaigns may require extra clothing, otherwise avoid waste of wool and effort.
Township Clerk Lester Hanson announces general election registration rules in Saline Township Michigan. Last day for personal registration is March 17 1942 with March 17 hours 7 am to 5 pm at the clerk’s home for reviewing and registering qualified electors who are actual residents.
Rev. H. L. Engel presides at 100 a m German service and 11 o clock Sunday school. An 8 p m special Lenten service is announced. The League meets next Thursday evening.
Fragmentary list shows participants Hoeft Jaeger Merchants Heininger Armbruster Harris Haarer Richards Recreation Burkhardt Harmon Westphal Seeger in men and women leagues. Details incomplete. names and teams indicated.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Cammet visited relatives in Ann Arbor Sunday. Glen ard Sammy Mummery spent the weekend here with relatives. Alice Wheeler spent the weekend with her cousin Miss Hilda Stierle in Lima. Mr and Mrs Jacob Klumpp and daughter Miss Helen visited in Ann Arbor Sunday. Mrs T N Ross and Mrs Harry Friis spent a day in Ann Arbor the last of the week. Mr and Mrs Jacob Visel made a business trip to Ann Arbor the latter part of last week. Fred Schaible is substituting for Leon Tower on his mail route during Mr Tower illness. Mr and Mrs Arthur Derr of Ann Arbor visited Saline relatives Saturday and Sunday. Charles Hanson and family moved to the Dieterle farm which he purchased a couple of years ago. Rev and Mrs C P Bayless of Detroit were guests Thursday evening of Mr and Mrs O C Wheeler. Mr and Mrs Ben Roller and Miss Gertrude Jackson visited relatives in Paw Paw over the weekend. Rudolph Layher of Detroit and his brother Adolph of Somerset Center visited Mr and Mrs Fred Layher Sunday. Misses Sadie Campbell and Bertha Wilcox of Ypsilanti were guests of their cousin Mrs A FitzGerald last Friday. William Baslick was pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening by relatives to help him celebrate his birthday anniversary.
The Federated Church invites the public to Sunday services at 10 o clock and a 7 45 evening sermon and song. Sunday school begins at 11 15 with classes for all ages and a 6 30 Christian Endeavor for youths led by Miss Ethel Spike on The Missionary Survivors of the Zamzan. A Wednesday 1 o clock Friendship class potluck at Mrs Henderson’s and a Revelation Bible study follow, with choir practice and Easter music rehearsals noted.
Raymond Sweeney and Walter Miller of Detroit visited Joseph Sweeney Sr. on Thursday. Carlton Murray hauled hogs and calves to Detroit market on Tuesday with his brother Parker from Stony Creek. Mrs. Cox of Oak Grove school strained her back while freeing her car from a snowdrift Monday and could not teach Tuesday.
Readers are invited to share household ideas for budgets and chores. The United States Bureau of Home Economics offers substitutions for sugar with honey or corn syrup and guidance on reducing liquids. A maple syrup recipe with sour cream and cinnamon is described, including frosting options.
The guide advises hanging wool garments to dry and using steam pressing with two cloths. Do not iron wool directly. keep moisture in and press on the wrong side for tightly woven or shiny fabrics. Use a wool press cloth directly on the garment and a cotton cloth on top, damp but not soaked.
The list outlines upcoming scout events from March through May including emergency service dinners First Aid meets district court of honor gatherings and a summer camp opening at Camp Newkirk. Key dates include March 17 18 23 April 7 14 15 16 22 28 and May 23 31 with Camp Newkirk starting May 31.
Worship at 10 am with theme Why Such Waste and organ music. Church school at 11 15 with Mighty Works vs Unused Powers study led by Arthur Wilson. Epworth League sessions at 6 30 pm and meetings with the Wilsons Tuesday evening. Lenten service Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Specialists at Michigan State College urge careful handling of wool garments due to limited civilian wool supplies. Daily care extends life. brush lint, hang properly after wear, and let garments rest a day or two when possible to maintain appearance.
St James Ev Lutheran Church five miles west of Saline on US 112. Rev. C A Haneberg, pastor. Divine services every Sunday at 10 am with Sunday school at 11 15. Everybody welcome.
The new Consumer Information Center opens at the Ann Arbor armory featuring sugar substitutes conservation and canning labeling. Residents urged to submit low cost recipes, menus, substitute product ideas, and war time diet clippings. County Civilian Defense volunteers report 564 registered for general protection services and air raid wardens will be registered this month.
Mr and Mrs Leo Bondie and family visited in Wayne while Washtenaw County Pomona Grange met with Cavanaugh Lake grange. Mrs Michael Sheehan of Saline Valley Farms was taken to Henry Ford hospital Detroit Saturday. Royal Oak couple hosted by Matthew Seeger family. To ledo and Farmington visitors noted. Bondie first in county to receive a 1942 auto under rationing law ordered before and received February 28. Community party at Saline Valley Farm featured pictures, vocal selections, and a playlet Young Lochinvar with square dancing and a Tim Doolittle return engagement announced for March.
Bridgewater M C Philipp pastor. Divine services at 10 a m. Sunday school at 11. English services every second and fourth Sunday. Everybody cordially invited. LinER ads get results.
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