Wool Production Leads Washtenaw County Farmers
A Survey shows Washtenaw County farmers rely on sheep and wool for income, with Surplus lambs and wool reducing feed costs. Washtenaw produces more wool than any other county in the state, second only to one county east of the Mississippi. Local buyers Hauser and Parsons of Saline were top buyers. current buyers Parsons and Dodge aim to maintain prominence.
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Washtenaw County
Mississippi River
Hauser and
Parsons
Saline
Parsons & Dodge
School Building Discussed at P T A
At a Monday night P T A meeting an architect's drawing and blueprints for a new Saline school were shown. Preliminary estimates indicate a ready to use building costing about 135000 dollars financed by a 30 year bond, spreading cost over time to limit tax impact.
Christian Klager Rites Noted in Ann Arbor Obituary
Christian Klager aged 85 died suddenly Sunday at his Ann Arbor home. Born July 31 1842 in Germany he had lived in Ann Arbor 18 years. Survived by three sons Charles Ann Arbor George Lodi Henry Scio and seven daughters Karoline Kla ger Domma Klager Matilda Ramsey C Beall Washington DC Stanley Davis Greensboro Bertha Herold Detroit two brothers Charles Detroit George Pittsfield three sisters Barbara Koch Saline Ernest Rathsack Carl Girman nine grandchildren and a great grandchild.
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Christian
Methodist Church Notes March Services
The schedule for March 25 includes morning worship at 10:00 and evening worship at 7:30 with Sunday school at 11:15 and Epworth League at 6:30. A Lenten service will be held in the auditorium on Thursday at 7:30, with Rev. H. A. Biddlecombe of Ann Arbor preaching last Sunday morning in the pastor’s absence.
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H. A. Biddlecombe
Ann Arbor
Christian Science Services in Saline Hall
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds Sunday services at 10 30 a m in the hall over Citizens Bank with subject Reality A testimonials meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m Sunday school opens after the morning service pupils under 20 admitted.
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The
Christian Science Society of Saline
Citizens Bank
Federated Church Announces Evening Missionary Play
The Federated Church reports morning service at 10700 Bible school at 11 45 Young People meet at 7 00 with a 7 45 evening treat A West minister Chrela of Ypsilanti will present Missionary Arithmetic A Bible study Thursday at 7 30 previews Genesis study last week began Old Testament discussion continues this week
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Bible School
Young People’s Society
Chrela
Presbyterian Church of
Severe Sunday Fire Destroys Smith Home East of Town
Firefighters battled a attic blaze at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith. The chimney caused the fire but most first floor contents were saved. The Smiths face considerable loss with uncertain future plans. George Heininger opened the adjacent house to shelter saved goods.
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Frank Smith
George Heininger
Saline Council Minutes Show Bills Voted For Payment
The Saline Common Council held a regular meeting February 6 1928 with President Rentschler and trustees present. Bills from Detroit Edison Co Saline Mercantile Co Fred Meyer Fred Luckhardt A J Alber C H Carven Fred Schaible Adam Klumpp Aaron Luckhardt and others were read and ordered paid after a motion to allow and draw orders. The session adjourned with Emanuel Rentschler president and Charles Tower clerk.
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Saline
Saline Mercantile Co
Fred Meyer
Fred Luckhardt
A. J. Alber
C. H. Carven
Fred Schaible
Adam Klumpp
Aaron Luckhardt
Semech
Gdb
Eiele Ld Alee
Bredernitz
Lambarth
Crittenden
Emanuel Rentschler
Charles Tower
Willing Workers Club Meeting Held at Mrs Edna Craig Home
The Willing Workers club gathered March 15 with host Mrs Edna Craig for an all day session and dinner for 25 attendees. Activities included a business portion voting a future fundraiser and various readings and songs by members of the Macon area group. A follow up meeting is planned for April 19 at Mrs Grace Hammond’s home with a note about assisting crippled children. Local fishing notes report ice weakening and blue gill catches near Michigan Center mill pond with fishermen using boots to scoop muck for crawlers.
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Edna Craig
Ada Lutz
James
A & Kel
Grace Hammond
Macon
Casey
Ella McMann
Bige
Michigan Center Mill Pond
Brooklyn
York Township Tickets in Republican and Democratic Nominations
Republican nominees include Supervisor John Lawson and Clerk George H. Steidle with several others for town offices. Democratic slate lists William Lee as Supervisor and Elmer Trim Jr. as Clerk among a broader ticket. A stray insurance manual quote appears: “Solicit the newly married man, he needs protection,” not fitting the political items.
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John Lawson
George H. Steidle
Clinton H. Torrey
Orrin Canine
Justice of Peace
Don L. Clement
A. G. Forsythe
Board of Review
Sam A. Young
Thurlow Hadley
Tom Goodridge
Dan Murray
Rudy Eggert
Wiliam Lee
Elmer Trim, Jr
Wirt LeBaron
Henry Rampe, Jr
William W. Kelsey
Loyal
Kanitz
Martin Schantz
E. G. Gregory
Clyde Harvey
George Day
Fred Hertler
Pioneer Woman Lejia Fitzgerald Dies After Illness
Mrs Lela A Fitzgerald died at her home after six weeks illness. Born May 5 1853 in Loci township she moved with her parents to York township later. Married Sela A Fitzgerald on August 9 1876. Survived by husband four sons Lee James Max Chauncey a niece Miss Luella Barton and several grandchildren. Funeral at 2:00 p m at South Ann Arbor street home with Adrian Christian Science reader officiating. Interment Oakwood cemetery.
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Lela A. Fitzgerald
Eva A. Hotchkins
Loci Township
York Township
Sela A. Fitzgerald
Lee
San Antonio
Texas
James
Benton Harbor
Max
Adrian
Chauncey
Luella Barton
Detroit
Ann Arbor Street
Christian Science
Oakwood
For Sale Advertisements and Lost Items
Local notices list horses for sale at Parsons & Dodge and Wiedman Auto Company while Sanford Hardware and Saline Mercantile Co advertise fuels, feeds, and poultry supplies. Lost items include a straw hat and a black suitcase. purchases include a 1926 Chevrolet Coach at $325 and a 7 ft tractor disk harrow.
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Wiedman Auto Company
Chevrolet Coach 1997 With New Car Guarantee
Sold by GEO V. COOK, & SON. Car listed as perfect condition after careful shop check. Down payment of $145 required.
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Chevrolet
For Sale Farm and Building Lots on Michigan Ave
85.00 per acre stock and grain farm with two large barns and house on main road 144 miles from town. Also building lots 66 feet frontage on Michigan Ave. Chevrolet sedan 1926 375 car shop tested with O K guarantee 1928 license. Willis M Fowler agent Conn Mutual Life Ins. Ge o. W. Cook & Son. Wanted legal printing for estate settlements to be sent to this newspaper.
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Michigan
Conn. Mutual
Life Ins
Willis M. Fowler
Chevrolet
GEO. W. Cook & Son
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Saline Savings Bank
Martin Fuoss
Stabbler Oil Company
Dixie Gas
Henderson’s
West Liberty Street
P. T.A
Christian Klager
Methodist
Reuben
Crashy
Christian Science Notes
Federated Church Notes
T. Dunk
Mrs
Town
Mr. Smith
Council Proceedings
John Schleh
Detroit. Edison Co
J. H. Schialts Co
the Observer
Chris Braun
Delco
William Love & Son
Chamberlain's
Sanford Hardware Company
Turkey
Peter Sommers
Fred Braun
John. Deere Gang Plow
Mammouth Bronze
Paradise
Burkhart
Dixie Service
Opera
Albert Hoeft
Lafine
Clinton
Saline Mercantile Company
Oliver Plows
Sanford Harware Company
Chris Rentschler
George A. Becker
Admi
Ypsilanti
Harold King
Drctiker’s
George Schmid, Jr
Ber Siie
Henry Cornish
H. A. Schroen
Inquira
Observer Office
Wiedseman Auto Company
Jos. L. Arnet
Sanford Hardware Co
Fred Billmore
Clinton, Mich
Frank Hollis
Geo.w. Cook & Son
Monroe Street
Aupply
Saline Creamery
Saline, Mich
West Michigan Avenue
Austin White
Saline and Vicinity
Staebler’s
GEO. V
Cook & Son
R. EK. Bower
Huron St
GEO. V. Cook & Son
Entates
Herm
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