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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
4
Cherry rebuffs Kelly's marriage proposal and reflects on missed family bonds. A judge explains a tangled past involving Amy, Emma, and Cherry's birth, revealing a hidden family connection and a hoped future visit to Emma. The scene leads toward Emma's cabin with unresolved tension and a note that the story continues.
District residents share illness updates and social visits. Gerald Miller is on the sick list. Mrs. Harold Holcomb and the Spents visited Mrs. E M Gilbert. relatives called on Charlotte Lan sing. Jacob Marion and Andrew Gierbach visited Mr. and Mrs B M Gilbert. Mr and Mrs Robert Hammond hosted Sunday dinner with Clarke Gordon and Herbert Diller families. Detroit guests with E M Gilbert. Clifton Gilbert’s APO New York address noted. A reflection on sacrifices during wartime.
In Mooreville a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Edd Guenther and Jacob Wild drew attendees at the Mooreville hall. Local families including the Richards and Desbrough households joined the festivities and supper at the Richards home. A note mentions a large elephant consuming 500 pounds of green fodder in 18 hours.
Michigan probate court of Washtenaw County sets May 31 1944 as the deadline for filing claims against the estate of Fred B. Sellen with a hearing to examine and adjust claims scheduled at the Ann Arbor probate office. Public notice to be published in The Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks.
The Michigan Washtenaw Circuit Court at Ann Arbor on January 31 1944 orders Thelma L Blancett to appear within three months or face judgment. Publication of this notice will run in The Saline Observer twice weekly between February 10 and March 23 1944.
In Ann Arbor February 28 1944 Judge George W Sample presides in the case of Alice Hancox plaintiff versus William Hancox defendant. Lee N Brown moves for judgment by defendant and requires three months notice with statutory publication in The Saline Observer.
Michigan court in Ann Arbor hears Farrara divorce case with Virginia Farrara as defendant and Irene A. Seitz listed as deputy clerk. Publication dates March 9–30 and April 6–20 noted for Saline Observer circulation.
Kayl Craig spent the weekend with Russell Kanitz. The school nurse visited last Thursday. Miss Clara Currier is recovering from scarlet fever. Harlie Heath cracked ribs in a fall on ice Wednesday. Noriie Schwartz attended a birthday party for Mildred Frill Saturday. Mrs. Addie Hale died at Alma and relatives were notified Monday. Several families visited, and local residents entered or moved to new homes. A heart attack affected Garth Sangree, now hospitalized in Ann Arbor. Farewell party for Edward Guenther and Jacob Wild featured gifts and a potluck. Primary and grammar students posted good attendance records for six weeks.
Court notice from Michigan chancery case in Ann Arbor dated February 28 1944 names Dorothea Maxine Lewis as plaintiff and Golden LaMarr Lewis as defendant. Publication in Saline Observer authorized by Circuit Judge Geo W Sample with dates March 9 30 and April 6 20. Copy certified by Luella M Smith County Clerk.
Central York notes Jesse Bird Jr sickness Carol Murray illness last week Edith and Emmett Bailey visited Ann Arbor Thursday. Hattie Murray weak but up. Bailey family visits Thrasher Bridgewater Friday. Mary LeBaron returns from Crane Road visit. Jesse Bird Sr and wife return from California visit. Ernest Bailey and family visit Leslie Bailey. Harold and Lester Bailey of Ann Arbor visit. Omasey family from Detroit visit Omaley parents. Leon Sanders staying with sister near Cleveland while Buhl at Great Lakes Naval Station. Liners ads get results.
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