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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
4
Mrs Samuel Craig of Chelsea called on Mrs Alger Allison Sunday. Miss Mary Murray of Chicago visited her mother Mrs Hattie Murazy and sister Miss Bhleda Murray from Friday to Monday.
Albert Graf William Schwoche and Johnny Feecer were in Moscow on Monday for business purposes.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tucker and Mrs WalaceJordan spent Thursday in Adrian. Mr and Mrs W P Schwocho visited Miss Odeyne Hostetler of Adrian Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Otto Schwocho and George Schivoccho of Detroit were visitors of Mr and Mrs William Schwocho Saturday. Mrs Ambrose Jacobs has returned to her home from the University hospital. Her condition is reported as unfavorable. Mrs Albert Graft, who suffered injuries from a fall two weeks ago, was able to sit up for the first time Sunday.
Reverend Gustave Bessert of the First Church of Higher Spiritualism in Benton Harbor offered to perform a wedding on February 29 at no charge. The article notes English flower spending around 75 million dollars annually, mostly on home-grown blooms.
The Washtenaw County Probate Court issues an order for the eighth annual account of Emily P. Davenport estate trustee Detroit Trust Company. Hearing set for April 17 1940 at ten in the forenoon at the Ann Arbor Probate Office with publication for three consecutive weeks in The Saline Observer. Judge Jay G. Pray presides.
Saline Township presents the annual financial statement for the year ending April 1 1940. The document itemizes contingent and poor fund receipts and disbursements including county taxes, relief payments, cemetery upkeep, road labor, and various small disbursements, balancing to a total reported balance of 2390.16 dollars. The undersigned certify the figures as true and correct under township board order.
Lodi Township reports contingents including on hand March 21 1939 1820.23 delinquent tax 64.72 and various expenditures for roads lights election supplies and officials. School fund shows on hand 88.31 with total 6274.14. Cemetery fund receives transfers and totals 1140.48 in contingent and 28.68 in poor funds. overall 1186.79 for Lodi. Prepared by Supervisor Harry M. Cole and Clerk Mark Sweetland dated March 19 1940.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Miss Vesta Mills home due to Mrs. Oscar Weber's illness. Officers for 1940 to 1941 elected include President Mrs. Daniel Hall and First Vice President Mrs. Martin Fucss. Next meeting set for April 9 at Mrs. Hugene Ash's home in Ann Arbor.
A 1940 reflection mix covers dyeing glass with water glass for decorative containers and home tips from Michigan State College on ovens and temperatures for baking and candy. It notes thermometer use in frying and refrigeration guidelines for dairy and perishables with a probate notice from Washtenaw County court.
A 2,360 pound steer described as the biggest animal marketed here was sold at the St. Johns yards. The seven year old draft animal stood about six feet high at the shoulder and was formerly owned for farm work. In Atlanta, Fred Oliver’s car fire near a hydrant broke through. his vehicle skidded, rolled, and caught fire leaving Oliver with facial cuts.
Notice to qualified electors of Washtenaw County Michigan that the annual township election will be held at Lodi Town Hall on Monday April 1 1940 for state and township officers including Justices of the Supreme Court Regents Superintendent of Public Instruction and local officials. Polls open at 7 am and close at 6 pm with possible noon adjournment. clerk Mark Sweetland signs dated March 10 1940.
The Saline Township in Washtenaw County Michigan announces the annual township election at Hertlers Hall on Monday April 1 1940. Officers to be elected include Agriculture County School Commissioner and a Justice of the Peace to fill a vacancy for one year. Polls open 7:00 a.m. and may close by 8:00 p.m. as permitted by board action.
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