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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
1
Uphaus Electric Shop advertises 4x6 flags at 5.00 and 4x6 flags at 4.00 plus 3x5 flags with bracket at 3.00. Sale sponsored by the American Legion to place a flag on every Saline home.
Alfred H Schmid writes from Orlando Florida April 27 1942 to Saline Rotary Club noting changes in local directors the war effort including defense production and rationing. He describes life at the air base with soldiers in Tent City P 40E aircraft visits barracks moves and daily air activity praising comrades Captain Harvell and First Sergeant Carpenter and reflecting on service and home front resilience.
Eye strain and headaches prompt Dr. Frank Gifford, a Toledo optometrist, to offer glasses to prevent eye strain. Availability Saturday from 2 30 to 9 pm at the Milan Hotel office.
Harold Visel borrowed Everette Gilbert's car for a trip to Ann Arbor. After visiting Zahn's and other parts dealers, he ended up driving around the city and even near the police station before returning to Saline. The car had been misattributed to him, but the rightful owner regained his Buick once contact with the dealer confirmed the loss. Continued on page two.
Poppy Day will be observed in Saline on Saturday May 23 with all residents urged to wear a poppy in honor of fallen soldiers. Poppies, made by disabled veterans at Fort Custer and Grand Rapids, will be sold by Auxiliary volunteers to fund welfare work for disabled veterans and families. The tribute echoes the WWI origin and ongoing Legion Auxiliary efforts as funding needs rise with new war demands.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death. Local classifieds list autos, farm equipment, real estate, livestock, lamp repairs, and services from Wiedman Auto Company, Saline Hatchery, Morton Poultry Farm, and others in Saline area. Also notes livestock prices, seed corn, harnesses, and rental housing available. Several farm and household items for sale with contact details and locations in Michigan towns.
Saline High and the Milan Reds battled to a 2 2 tie in 11 innings in a Huron league contest. Eugene Weed and L Falk pitched all 11 for Saline and Milan respectively, with 15 strikeouts apiece as both offenses managed limited hits.
A notice seeks a Wanted Model A in good condition and offers cash. Also requests a good used rug 9 by 15 or 15 by 15, a used milk cooler, and mentions a Brown Swiss bull four years old for sale or use. Phone Ann Arbor 25 8872. 31tix.
Arguments against holding the annual Alumni banquet have arisen. Please indicate your attendance immediately or the event will be cancelled for the duration if sufficient response is not received. George E. Wood president.
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