17 May 1945
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
1
State Department of Agriculture inspectors report widespread fruit losses from frost with strawberries and raspberries hit hardest. Raspberry and strawberry inspections surge as growers seek stock to plant for 1945 fall and 1946 spring. Strawberries, blueberries, cherries, apples and peaches show heavy damage, while some grapewood removal and replanting plans emerge.
The family thanks everyone who cheered their brother during illness and thanks the Saline Fire Department for preventing a trailer fire from spreading. Grateful to those who comforted or helped in the bereavement, signed by Mr and Mrs Fred Greenfield and Mr and Mrs Merritt Klopfenstein and Mrs Lady Klopfenstein.
Miss Dorothy Moore of the county health department spoke at the Rotary Club meeting at The Tavern about diet for better health and longer life. She urged fruit consumption and growing Victory gardens while noting the risks of refined foods and enriched options. Guests included R. J. Schuler C. L. Corrello Wallace F. Watt H. W. Schumacher and Martin Blair joined the roster bringing members to thirty.
The article contrasts a March to May 1945 weather shift with a 1923 storm, notes earlier spring than 1923, and recalls Adolf Hitler’s rise and fall. It honors Pastor Niemoeller’s release, likening Christian endurance to early martyrs, and discusses the Lutheran church’s role in Germany amid Nazi terror.
Washington announces the 7th War Loan Payroll Savings Drive for 1945. Ralph G. Englesman says more payroll money will be needed than ever before to fund the war and urges workers to increase E Bond purchases via payroll savings in April through July. Companies set quotas based on average wages and must mobilize both management and labor.
Saline City 3s plan the Mighty 7th Ward Bond drive with a quota of 167000 including 75000 Series HH Bonds. Under Chairman Carl Curtiss a meeting outlined strategy as early funds show optimism with over 20000 Series EY subscriptions and the drive aims to surpass the prior loan by 50 percent. The piece also notes a school Senior May Dance event for 1945 on May 18 with semi formal attire, Halbert's orchestra from Ann Arbor, class king and queen selection, and grand march details.
Local notices list poultry and livestock buyers loaders and farm equipment dealers. Wiedman Auto Co. in Saline buys used cars at ceiling prices and advertises Ford-priced batteries and farm tractors.
State Board of Education will grant College of Education awards to superior high school graduates to encourage rural teaching. Recipients are released from tuition and must pursue a two year program leading to the State Limited Certificate valid in elementary grades except districts with high schools. Seniors should see Julius W Haab, county commissioner of schools, for forms and procedures.
Coming auction sale of household goods on Saturday afternoon May 26. Furniture antiques pictures bicycle one horse wagon trailer wheels and other articles. Itemized list to follow next week. A C Lange 306 Hast Henry St Saline.
Dr. Frank Gifford, Toledo optometrist, will examine eyes at the Milan Hotel this Saturday from 1:00 to 9:00 p m Glasses fitted. It is his 12th year serving Milan.
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