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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
2
The Saline Observer lists pricing for single copies 3 cents yearly subscriptions 1.00 six months 0.50 three months 0.25 and 1.50 outside Michigan. Card of thanks 6c per line obituary and marriage notices free poetry 5c per line announcements 6c per line minimum 25c.
The Albion College Orchestra of 45 members aims to play great orchestral works from various ages and nations with the same care as professional ensembles. Members were selected from many applicants after months of intensive rehearsals, with leaders and players seeking reverence for musical ideas.
Ernest H. Chapelle, president of the Washtenaw-Livingston Boy Scout Council, announces Harold S. Price will join the Frankeshaw Council in Danville Tl as assistant scout executive. Floyd H. Stowe calls a March 17 meeting at Michigan Union Ann Arbor to discuss cubbing with a new viewing on issues and methods. Local students score high on county exams with top marks by Donna Stoddard, Betty Schnirring, and Donald Miller. Perfect attenders include Darlene Klumpp and Betty Lou Von Sossan.
Three Saline women Mrs. John Camburn Mrs. Frank Camburn and Mrs. Joseph Thomas were pictured in the Ann Arbor News sewing for the Red Cross. Many Saline women assist the Red Cross through their local groups.
The Mooreville column reports Joan Marie Anderson born March 7 to George and Mrs. Anderson of Dayroad, 7 lb, 7 oz. Many social items follow: Nellie Holcombe visiting Milan. Alice Hoffman and Aston Swick wed March 1 in Indiana. gatherings at Milan and Monroe. Grange visit with 65 attendees. pink eye illness in the Kanitz family. farm moves and dinners. Rebexah district dinner in Monroe. church class party. piano recital attendance. Mooreville school honor roll. notes on local residents and a Nebraska capitol barn display near Garland.
Detroit visitor Arthur Nissly and many locals are listed among frequent weekend visits, with relatives in Ann Arbor, Dundee, Ypsilanti, and Tecumseh. Several moves, illness, and social events are noted, including farm sales, weddings, club gatherings, and a Detroit intramural loss to local youths. The piece captures a snapshot of community ties, travel, and daily life across Michigan towns.
Morning worship at 10 o clock with William H Bach. solo by Miss Ruby Hoskins. Sunday school at 11 15 with Graydon Everett as superintendent. Adult topic The Lord s Supper. Primary department led by Mrs Hazen Jewell. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. Mid week prayer on Wednesday March 19 at 7 30 with Miss Mary Morden.
Rev. H. J. Engel leads 10 a m German divine service and 11 o clock Sunday school at Trinity E L Church. Passion services at 2 p m. A special meeting Friday evening announced. August noted as worst month for road accidents.
A column blends cozy musings on hardy birds and home tasks with a social icebreaker game idea. It suggests a playful party card quiz and provides a practical pickling recipe for hard boiled eggs using vinegar water salt, plus tips for aging cards to spark conversation.
Mr and Mrs Edd Guenther hosted guests Sunday. Mr and Mrs Levi Teachout visited Ypsilanti Thursday. Mr and Mrs D G Richards called on Mrs Will Gallaher in Ann Arbor where she recovers from surgery at St Josephs Mercy hospital. A G Richards and D G Richards attended a birthday party for Mrs Margaret Schroen in Ann Arbor Saturday night with cards, prizes, potluck supper and decorated birthday cake.
Night Hawks lead as Freys, Wiedman and Hospital post strong totals. Individual scores include Koebbe 450, Jaeger 551, Frey 539, Dieterle 539, and Volz 461 with multiple handicaps and team pairings noted. Games this week feature Freys versus Wiedman and Hospital against Night Hawks along with Macon facing Theatre.
While having lunch on Telegraph road north of Flat Rock, Elmer Laginess watched his Plymouth vanish after giving a hitchhiker a ride. State police suspect a ring of car thieves who move stolen cars out of the state within hours, though Laginess cannot confirm the thief.
Bert Moore shows signs of recovery as visitors including Mrs. Fred Kalmbach and family call. The Haughtons plan to move after selling their farm while Schreffier and Scheffler visit. Bert Moore's son La Verne mails from camp Grand in Illinois. Several families share Sunday meals and visit Bert Moore and nearby households in a bustling social pattern.
A large crowd attended the Valley Farms gathering on Monday evening. An American League baseball film delighted attendees. Umpire Mr. Halstead attended and answered many questions. A quiz was held and baseball hats were won by Walter Armbruster G Main F Campbell W Hillis and Harold Gray. The grand prize baseball went to Michael Sheehan. Square dancing closed the event.
Divine services at 10 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school at 11. English services are held every second and fourth Sunday of each month. Everybody is cordially invited.
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