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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
1
Vilma Banky plays a Hungarian immigrant in This Is Heaven at Liberty theater. A key sequence was filmed on Ellis Island to recreate the New York arrival scene and recall her own first experiences in America.
The Michigan Bell Telephone Co settled with Otto Potenz for six cows killed by poison from a pole the company set on his farm. Authorities at Michigan State College confirmed poison in the pole treatment ingredients. The company paid Potenz 1800 dollars and replaced the pole with an untreated one while sending the treated pole to New York for analysis.
The family expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy after a bereavement and thanks Rev Wittbracht for his comforting words. Children of Mrs. Caroline extend appreciation for support during their loss.
Poem by Henry Van Dyke seeking divine guidance on sea voyages and safe passage. Refrain emphasizes trust in a higher power through courage and safe return. Poem reflects nautical imagery, faith, and final port in Thee.
Mrs Catherine Ernst widow of Lewis Ernst died Wednesday at her son Lewis's home in Saline. Born October 29 1843 in Wurtemburg Germany she came to America in 1852 and married in 1862. Survived by six children 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the son's residence and at St. John's Waltz Church with interment in Woodland cemetery Waltz.
The Camp Fire Girls held a candy sale in school halls last week to raise money for a camping trip this summer. A Weekly meeting last Wednesday taught first aid steps for eye, ankle, elbow, and forehead injuries and cited the training as very helpful.
The Finkhbeiner family expresses deep gratitude to neighbors friends and community for acts of kindness after their sad bereavement. They acknowledge flowers Milan Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges the choir and Rev Wittbracht for comforting words.
All household goods and tools at the home of the late August Braun on West Michigan avenue Saline will be sold at 1 30 p m Saturday May 17. All goods must be removed day of sale. Terms cash. Olive Braun.
Daw sons Rotarians hosted a six o'clock dinner with six Manchester members and a distinguished Argentine Republic guest Professor Dawson from the University of Argentina spoke about his country South American farming and life He noted limited minerals and oil but little industrial potential He described taxes based on imports and the size of Argentina using a map inversion He said home life limits club activities in small cities and that only large towns over fifty thousand support clubs A quartet sang and the gathering was deemed worthwhile with plans to repeat it later
Jacob Schumacher 66 died at home after brief illness in Bridgewater. Survived by two daughters Mrs Ford Below and Mrs Fred Below and Mrs Oscar Eschelbach. Mineral services Sunday at home and at St Johns church. burial in Bridgewater cemetery. Also notices include local ads for housework and pigs, cars, farm equipment, and real estate listings.
Used by Wiedman Auto Company offerings for Hudson touring car in good mechanical condition priced at 50 dollars. Avical Tablets marketed for white diarrhea and cholera to keep chicks healthy. Saline Mercantile Co.
Local ads list office supplies from The Observer, coal from Edw J. Muir, pasture land and a silo for sale, a 1927 Chevrolet coach offered at 150 dollars, and Kelvinator electric refrigerators promoted by H Gross & Sons. Includes various buyers like Chris Braun and V Cook & Son.
An ad from Geo. W. Cook & Son promotes a late 1929 Chevrolet Six described as smooth and well finished with good tires. It also features a 1925 Chevrolet Truck offering gear shift starter and a low price. A 1928 Durant coach with enclosed brakes and near new tires is highlighted as well.
Property Buyers Attention seeks to purchase homes vacant lots and business properties in Saline and nearby areas including Ann Arbor Wash tenaw Monroe and Lenawee counties. Large and small farms desired priced right and on easy terms. A C Lange Saline Phone 76.
A 1929 Chevrolet Sedan described as like new with a smooth six cylinder engine and quick four wheel brakes. Fisher body work and long shock absorbing springs promise a comfortable ride and the dealer invites a demonstration.
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