Spring Scrap Drive mobilizes Washtenaw County waste for war effort
Residents collected 8,845 tons of scrap metal far exceeding the 3,341 ton county quota for late 1942. The May 13 curb drop gathers copper, brass, lead, zinc and iron while warning against galvanized iron and non metal items. Waste paper drives resume May 7 as War Production Board urges bundles of newspapers cardboard and magazines for easier mill processing.
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Michigan
Washtenaw County
Saline
Milan
Dexter
War Production Board
United States
Letters reflect on race, war effort, and community life
A reader asks if a reference to German sauerkraut was a slam on Americans of German descent. The column defends cultural diversity while praising wartime patriotism and local efforts like the Saline War Loan drive and a bomber-plant blackout test. Dr Frank Gifford, Toledo Optometrist, offers glasses fittings in Milan.
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Old Country
America
Dorothy Leidheiser
Ann Arbor Street
Ypsilanti
Ust
Saline
Allo
Frank Gifford
Toledo
Like Father Like Sons In Military Family Tale
Lawrence Roger Deede 21, son of Frank and Mrs Deede of Saline, nears aviation cadet graduation in Coral Gables Florida. National Guardsman with Carrington unit called to duty October at Camp Claiborne Louisiana. His brother Daryl F Deede serves in an Army medical detachment at Springfield Missouri. Their father is a WWI war veteran who served overseas Aug 1918 to June 1919.
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Ann Arbor Daily News
Lawrence Roger Deede
Frank Deede
Saline
Roger
Coral Gables
Fla
Carrington
N. C
Camp Clairborne
Fort Dix
Maxwellfield
Ala
Arcadia
Nashville
Blackout Schedule Friday Night For Civil Defense
A wartime blackout order sets the period Friday May 7 from 8 45 to 9 25 p m Central and 9 45 to 10 25 p m Eastern War Time with Blue signals for mobilization. Lights out outside and unobstructed interiors, reduced street lighting, and vehicle lighting rules. Air Raid Red at 9 00 p m with three minute siren then Blue ends blackout at 9 13 p m All Clear at 10 25 p m with multiple short blasts and silent intervals.
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Loca Citizens Defense Corps
Ration stamp changes for May approvals and deadlines
A wartime notice lists food, fuel, and clothing ration changes. G, H and J meat stamps expire May 31 while red FE and F stamps update May dates. coffee stamp 23 valid through May 30. sugar stamp 12 for 5 pounds. shoes stamp 17 valid to June 15. Gasoline No 5 stamps in A book valid to May 21. Tire inspections and fuel oil allowances noted with renewal guidance and upcoming heating season registration.
Woman Pioneer Emma Walker Dies at 88 in Ypsilanti
Emma Bertha Walker aged 88 died Tuesday morning at her daughter Mrs Rudolph Jedele's home in Ypsilanti. Born February 2 1863 in Lodi township she lived in the area all her life. She leaves two daughters Mrs Jedele and Mrs Samuel Lambarth of Saline two brothers William and Oscar Blaess of Ann Arbor a sister Mrs Fred Gross of Saline and four grandchildren Funeral services at Lockwood funeral home Thursday at 8 pm Rev H L Engel to officiate burial in Clarkwood cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Emma Bertha Walker
Rudolph Jedele
Ypsilanti
Leopvie Blaess
Lodi Township
Walker
George Walker
Trinity Lutheran Church
Jedele
Samuel Lambarih
Saline
William
Oscar Iaess
Ann Arbor
Fred Gross
Lockwood Funeral Home
H. L. Engel
Oarkwood Cemetery
Emerson B. Collins dies at 77 in Macon area
Emerson B. Collins 77 a lifelong resident died at his niece Mrs. Everett Munroe on Macon road Saturday night Born May 12 1865 son of Eli and Mary Ann Collins he is survived by nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at Lockwood funeral home at 2 pm Tuesday Rev William H Bach officiating with interment in Macon cemetery. Burning grass and marsh lands after April 20 on Michigan farms is warned against as it harms ground nesting birds and damages fence posts and buildings according to R G Hill Michigan State College specialist.
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Emerson B. Collins
Everett Munroe
Macon Road
Macon
Eli
Mary Ann
Combs Collins
Munroe
Lockwood
William H. Bach
Michigan
R. G. Hill
Michigan State College Farm Game Extension
New Subscribers List Includes April Gale and Local Names
A short note lists new subscribers including April Lawrence Gale and residents Battle Creek Charles Zietlow Ann Arbor A. C. Gaston Walfred Larson Aaron Wiedmayer Clarence Wiebusch Webb EH DePuy Co E Thomas. The names reflect community engagement and regional coverage.
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Lawrence Gale
L. F.lagher
Battle Creek
Charles Zietlow
A. C. Gaston
Ann Arbor
Walfred Larson
Aaron Wiedmayer
Clarence Wiebusch
Webb
Public Auction of Household Goods at Saline Residence
On May 8 at 1 PM on the premises 207 East Michigan Avenue Saline a public sale will offer a GE refrigerator two bedroom suites Westinghouse stove other furniture appliances and assorted items. Cash terms. Mrs Emanuel Rentschler. Clarence Cook, Auctioneer.
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East Michigan Avenue
Saline
General Electric
Westinghouse
Philco
Emanuel Rentschler
Clarence Cook
Thanks for cards and fruit after Lula Davenport’s passing
Grateful for the sens ecards and fruit sent during the loss of Lula Davenport. The extended community’s support provided comfort in this sad time.
For Sale and Wanted Notices from Saline Area
Classified lines advertise Wolverine work shoes at Parsons and Pratts Poultry Remedies at Lambarth Bros. For sale items include stock hog, 135 lb, 1930 Hupmobile for 60 dollars, Duroc boars and gilts due in August, Rotary Hoe nearly new, and auto repairs. Also found Mackinaw coat, farms 40 to 200 acres sought by George L. Robins. Contact details included in each entry.
Milan Families Welcome Newborns And Health Updates
Saline General Hospital reports tonsil removal for Harilyn Emojean and John Dexter of Milan on April 29. Mr and Mrs Armin Wiedmayer welcome a son born May 1. Milan parents Mr and Mrs John Hoover announce a new son born Monday, and Mr and Mrs Hugene Huber announce a son born Monday. Byron Rhoades remains about the same. Fred Brenson returned home Friday.
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Harilyn
Emojean
John Dexter
Milan
Armin Wiedmayer
John Hoover
Hugene Huber
Byron Rhoades
Fred Brenson
For Sale and Wanted Items in Saline Observer Classifieds
A dense listing of ads and notices from the Saline area. Items include For Sale crack butter churn heating work and plumbing services used cars wanted seed corn tractors road rims poultry hatchery and farm equipment. Also notices about legal printing and public notices request Probate Judge to send notices to The Saline Observer.
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Saline Observer
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Bob Morton
PMONE
Cold Meats
Schmid
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Bologna
Pascal Celery
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Eeette
By E. &. Fox
Dase
Lula Davenport
Observer
Wolverine
Parsons
Pratts Poultry
Lambarth Bros
Paul Hieber
Saline Marcantile Company
Rotary
Wiedman Auto Co
Florence Bowen
East Michigan Ave
Saline, Mich
Duroc _boars
Dan Hertler & Son
Oliver
Carl Smith
George L. Robins
N. Huron St
Ypsilanti, Mich
General Hospital
Guace
A. Cawner
Hone
Iot
South Ann Stour
Wiedman Auto Company
Pfister
Frank Kanitz
Cone
Albert Graf
Helen
Jesse Hewens
Carroll Wrost
Darling & Co
Singer
Hayden’ S
Saline Mercantile Co
Breroks Brothers
Adrian
Reverse Carves
Mick Adrian Fankage
Main St
Mich
Saline Theatre
Jean Parker
John Archer
Lola Lane
Koscow
Sun
Mon
Errol Flynn
Alexis Smith
Gentleman Jim
Bette Davis
Paul Henred
New Voyager
Flying Fortress
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