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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1938
Page
1
Saline merchants announce two day Bargain Days April 1 and 2 with wide savings on many merchandise lines. The paper invites locals to visit Saline to dress up the home and family and emphasizes community reliability of local merchants.
The Rotary Club meeting featured two high school students delivering fine addresses. Miss Maurine Harwood won declamation with American Independence, and Miss Melba Charlesworth won oratory on There Shall Be Peace. Rotarian Swartout of Alma attended, Saline ranked fourth in February attendance at 97.14 with two 100 percent meetings, and Roy Plumb of Hamtramck was scheduled as guest speaker.
Miss Nona Juanita Milhan married Erwin Walter Schmid at St. Pauls Church in a 500 guest ceremony conducted by Rev. C. H. Wittbracht. The couple plans to live with the bride’s parents after a short trip.
Pioneer Times spotlights Saline Bargain Days April 1 and 2 with tips on saving. It recalls founder Or ange Risdon and Saline’s growth as a trading center while urging residents to study next week’s ads, plan lists for Johnny Susie and Mary, and prepare the family car for spring shopping.
St James Evangelical Church of Saline township will dedicate its new Hammond electric organ on Sunday at 10. The old organ, in use 30 years, will be heard for the last time. Prof Schafer of Detroit plays the recital. Rev W Breitenbach presides at the dedication. Evening service at 7 30 features félicitation from Rev W Baumann and Rev Paul Grabduski.
Dear Mr Wilsom, you may leave my next Observer in the Saline post office. I have enjoyed saving these three months and the winter among birds, flowers and fruit. I am soon on my way home.
Notice to housewives and residents that the city sewers will be flushed this week starting this morning. Commissioner Charles Alber oversees the operation.
Edna Zick reports on a Mother’s Tea, scrapbook planning, and a style show for May or June. Juniors stage a nightly cast of Going On Seventeen, with detailed roles listed. Physics, Chemistry, and home economics lessons cover induction, energy transfer, fuels, and experiments ahead of a six week test.
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to the Beautiful Sowers and to Rev Caskbs Witthracht for comforting words and song. Mrs Mary Gal
The seven Luckhardt children hosted a golden anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Luckhardt at their farm home with 70 guests. Rev. C. H. Wittbracht spoke and Erwin Schmid plus Mrs. Laicile Henderson provided music. Aaron and Rose Luckhardt, married March 22, 1888, have a large family including four sons and three daughters with twenty five grandchildren, all gathered for the occasion.
Saline Rifle Club lost to Ann Arbor last week and to the R O T C team, with Ann Arbor visiting Saline for the final indoor match of the season this week. A season end banquet is planned at Saline High School on April 7 with Sgt Ray Sullivan of the state police as guest speaker.
Mary Ellen Kendall announces Saline's flower show will sponsor another event. Entries will be listed next Thursday in the Saline Observer, with classes to be announced.
The page lists Heating and sheet metal work by R G Wahl and general services from Saline Mercantile Co. and Parsons including stock and poultry tonic, silk hose, radios, and a truck of goods. It also advertises real estate for rent, a 1934 Ford Tudor at 165 dollars, a 1932 Chevrolet Coach at 65 dollars down, and Wiedman Auto Co. car listings with contact numbers.
Classified snippets advertise radio repair free tube testing at Milhan's Gulf Station and Burkhart Store window for Easter decor. Bee equipment and farming goods from Edna Gross and a used vehicle ad from Wiedman Auto Co list prices and down payment. Eye exams offered by Dr J L Gibson at 549 Packard St and hog worm prevention products from Saline Mercantile Co.
1985 Chevrolet truck with 131 inch wheelbase dual rear wheels and 1%% ton cab and chassis. Ideal for general farm use in excellent condition. Low price. 800K Motor Sales Authorized Chevrolet Dealers.
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