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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1929

Page

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Local five team league opens June in Southern Michigan Amateur League

Clinton Saline Tecumseh Manchester and Milan form the Southern Michigan Amateur League a local players only circuit with no paid players. Season begins the first Sunday in June at 3 15 p m eastern standard time. Officers named President Laurence Wruster Vice President Geo Lancaster Secretary Breitenwischer and managers listed. Each club deposits 25 dollars prior to opening and home proceeds plus 15 dollars go to visiting team.

Southern Laurence Wruster Geo. Lancaster J Breitenwischer Frank Tully Clinton Hastern

ANOTHER EUCHRE CONTEST WITH THE SAME RESULT

A York Tigers team led by Walter Armbruster and Harry Cady and a Lodi Bearcats crew with AL Hoeft and John Klumpp played 20 euchre games against Sam Lambarth and Adolf Lindemann plus Art Armbruster and Lloyd Fairbank at Lambarth’s home. The Tigers won 9 to 6 while the Wildcats prevailed 14 to 6. Walt Armbruster’s straw hat was reported stolen during the excitement.

Euchre York Tigers Walter Armbruster Harry Cady Lodi Bearcats AL Hoeft John Klumpp Sam Lambarth Adolf Lindemann Art Armbruster Lloyd Fairbank Lambarth Linde Tigers Wildcats Walt

Blue Ribbon Calf Club Holds Inaugural Meeting

The first Blue Ribbon Calf Club meeting was held at Melvin Hartman’s home on May 2. Officers elected for the year include President William McTaggart, Vice President Ralph Harwood, Secretary Melvin Hartman, and Treasurer Neil Hrnst. The next meeting is set for June 7 at Ralph Harwood’s home, then monthly until fair time, and the club will field a baseball team this year.

Blue Ribbon Calf Club Melvin Hartman William McTaggart Ralph Harwood Neil Hrnst

Christian Science Society Service in Saline

The Christian Science Society of Saline holds Sunday services at 10 30 a m in the hall above Citizens Bank with the subject Adam and Fallen Man A testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation extends to all Sunday school follows the morning service pupils under 20 may be admitted

Christian Science Society of Saline Citizens Bank

4-H Leaders Conference Set in Ann Arbor Saturday

County club agent Arthur E. Hagen announces a 4-H leaders conference in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Activities include a Saline Junior Club demonstration, parliamentary practices talk, lunch at Allenel hotel, novelty music by Mr. Eastlake, and a talk by Dr. M. S. Pittman. Afternoon sessions in the Y M C A feature A. G. Kettunen leading an open forum.

Arthur E. Hagen Ann Arbor Allenel Hotel Saline Eastlake M. S. Pittman Michigan State Normal College A. G. Kettunen Homer Stofer Paul R. Washke

Mrs Ruth Mood Dies After Saline Visit

Mrs Ruth W Mood aged 45 died at her East Michigan avenue home Wednesday May 1 after moving to Saline in 1927. She leaves Virgil Mood husband and four children Mary Jessie Dwight and Lloyd all at home. Funeral services were held at her residence with Rev S Schofield officiating and a second service in Danville Indiana at 2 PM Saturday conducted by Rev A A Shultz.

Ruth W. Mood Saline East Michigan Avenue Danville Indiana Virgil Mood Mary Jessie Dwight Lloyd Hore Rev. S. Schofield

Card of Thanks for Saline Loss

Virgil Mood and children express gratitude for the kindness shown by friends during the sickness and death of their wife and mother in Saline.

Virgil

Otto S Schairer Joins Radio Corporation as Patent Director

Otto S Schairer named director of patent development for the Radio Corporation of America. A Michigan graduate and Saline native, he leaves Westinghouse where he led the patent department since 1926. He joined Westinghouse in 1903 after earning a law degree in 1912.

Otto S. Schairer J. G. Harboard Radio Corporation of America Mr. Schairer Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Schairer Saline University of Michigan Westinghouse Company Pennsylvania

Missing Word Contest Moves Into Tenth Week

The Educational Missing Word contest continues into its tenth week with hundreds of answers pouring in from contestants across different walks of life. Merchants’ ads have drawn heavy reader attention and cash awards go to those who locate the most omitted words as the tallying challenge grows tougher.

April Pupils Count and Rabies Scare At Sethton

The district lists April attendance with 24 enrollments after three new pupils joined Beatrice McCollum Neil Finkbeiner and Eleanor Ellis. Visitors include Eileen Girbach and others. A stray dog bit eight people at Mr and Mrs Brauher's Sethton home before being killed. The dog tested positive for rabies and victims begin Pasteur treatment and 18 day observation with serum from Detroit.

Veneta Waynard Carr Helen Maxine Pauline Ruby Baston Betty Gordon Doris Genevieve Gilbert Duane Glendora Leila Beatrice McCollum Neil Finkbeiner Eleanor Ellis Eileen Girbach Hollis Carr Clair Gilbert Mr. Nurnberger Charlotte Rubena Finkbeiner Dorothy Gordon Virginia Gilbert Miss Haas Mrs. Robinson Andrew Goodin Robert Brauher Sethton Brauher Budges Ithaca Ann Arbor Pasteur Detroit Carson City Gazette

Minnie R Jones Dies After Brief Illness at 66

Minnie R Jones 66 daughter of Ezra and Mrs Jones died Wednesday May 1 after a brief illness. A Saline High School graduate first in her class of four girls she worked with Miss Minnie Buckman at a greenhouse. Survived by brother Frank B E Jones of Ann Arbor and nephew Elroy Jones of Detroit. Funeral at Miss Buckman home West Michigan Avenue with Rev Hathaway officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Minnie R.jones Minnie Buckman Miss Jones Ezra Jones New York State Saline High Federated Church and Woman’s Club Frank BE. Jones Ann Arbor Elroy Jones Detroit Miss Buckman West Michigan Avenue

Methodist Church Notes for May 12 Mother’s Day

Minister S Schofield presides as the Methodist Church marks Mother’s Day with a special choir program and organ violin and flute pieces. Bible school 11 15 am EB L Cramer superintendent. Epworth League devotional at 6 30 pm. evening service 7 30 pm with Junior choir. Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 pm choir at Dr Hall’s home. Mother Daughter banquet Friday May 17 with table space limited tickets via Mrs Jordan.

Bible School EB. L. Cramer Epworth League Dr. Hall Ann Arbor Street

Thanks for kindness after bereavement and tax quip

The Lamb and Elliott families express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy after their loss. Special thanks are given to Reverend S. Schofield and to the singers. The note ends with a humorous aside about how high school algebra helps with income tax calculations.

S. Schofield John H. Lamb B. H. Hiliott

For Sale and Notices from The Observer Liner-ad Pack

Classified notices list animals for sale including cows and pigs, laying hens wanted, and a house to rent. Local businesses Wiedman Auto Company Parsons & Dodge advertise products, while Ypsi Field Hatchery promotes baby chicks with weekly hatches and a 32 page book.

Wiedman Auto Company R. I Michigan Ave Ypsilanti

Classified ads mix of used items and services in Saline area

Several local ads list for sale hay and rabbits, a 1929 Ford touring car, a 1925 Dodge sedan, and Ford and Nash trucks. Also offered are plumbing, hardware, fertilizer, real estate, rental housing, masonry, and farm services plus livestock, poultry supplies, and a variety of household goods. Local contacts include Wiedman Auto Co, Sanford Hardware, Saline Mercantile Co, Sherman Cook, Kluger Hatchery, and C. H. Miller & Son.

1926 Ford For Ford Or Sedan For Sale

A 1926 Ford for Ford or sedan offered at 150 dollars with lacquer finish balloon tires and a well running motor. The ad notes economical miles and low cost. Also mentions GEO W COOK & SON as Authorized Chevrolet Dealers and a notice calling for legal printing in estate settlements to be sent to the newspaper with Probate Judge approval.

GEO. W. Cook & Son Chevrolet

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