End of School Year Events for Class of 1940
The article outlines the imminent close of the school year with major events for the Class of 1940. Highlights include the juniors hosting the closing reception on May 17, a May 20 Ford plant tour, a May 26 senior trip returning May 28, a Youth Travels boat trip to Georgian Bay, awards on May 28, senior finals May 29, and the swing-out on May 31 before track meet. Baccalaureate June 2, Class Day June 4, and Commencement June 5. Dr. T Luther Purdom to give the commencement address. The Class of 1940 includes Luella Alber, Ed win, Bernard, Grace Braun, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wiedman
Ford
River Rouge
Georgian Bay
Huron League
Milan
Roy Miller
Federated Church
T. Luther Purdom
University of Michigan
Bureau of
Dr. Purdom
Luella
Alber
Edwin
Bernard
Grace Braun
Buri Bassett
Helen Bredernitz
Marjorie Boettger
John Baker
Jeannette Clay
Carl Carothers
Mildred Day
Ellen Feldkamp
Genevieve Gibert
Ruth Hartman
Elton Hieber
Lois Klager
Wilma
Kuebler
Theron Klager
Arlene Lange
Betty Layher
Anne Liska
Margaret Lewis
Walter McArthur
Gertrude Marken
Margaret Merriman
Ruth Schleh
Wesley Steiner
Marilyn Schill
Jean Taylor
Ruth Tenant
William Tower
Betty Jo Thomas
Robert Vaughn
Wilma Weber
Robert Rogers
Council Proceedings May 13 1940 Meeting
Council met in the council chamber with Mayor Townsend presiding. Present were Gross Lindemann Lambarth and Dodge. The minutes were approved. The treasurer investment of the Weienette fund was approved. Unpaid water bills were to be shut off. Bills totaling 1843.91 were approved. A light for the back entrance of the schoolhouse was rejected. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Gross
Lindemann
Lambarth
Dodge
Lampbarth
Weienette
School House
Yeas
Lotti Wallace
Pay Cemetery Dues Now
Public notice urges immediate payment of cemetery dues to cover burials. It warns that unpaid dues could delay funerals and leave families to handle the burden.
Gone With The Wind Starts Here Tomorrow At Saline
Saline fans may attend Gone With The Wind at Saline Theatre tomorrow and Saturday with showings at 1 30 pm and 7 30 pm All star cast plus popular publicity. Seventeen drama to follow with Betty Fields Jackie Cooper in lead roles Balladina Balalaika program Tuesday and Wednesday featuring Nelson Eddy Elena Massey in a glamorous musical showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Tarkington
Betty Fields
Jackie Cooper
Nelson Eddy
Illena Massey
Rotarians Hear Prof Massey on Prehistoric Man
The Ann Arbor Rotarians heard Prof R C Massey from the University of Michigan give a talk on Prehistoric Man at the Tavern meeting. Slides illustrated the subject. Visitors included Walter Staebler of Ann Arbor C J Helm of Ypsilanti and Bennett Weaver of Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Massey
University of Michigan
Saline Valley residents welcome newborns and recoveries
Mrs Campbell of Saline Valley Farms returns home with her baby on Thursday, Mrs Radenbaugh and baby daughter return home Saturday, Mrs George Reese returns home Saturday, Shirley Rogers has an appendectomy Monday. Art Cox near Goodrich loses both legs but starts a mail order business and seeks a motor chair. A playful dog bite incident involves the Ecklins' year old son and their puppy. The nation runs flood control research at Vicksburg and New York notes 8788 miles of streets to be cleaned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
Ford
Art Cox
Near Goodrich
Vicksburg
Miss
New York
Saline High Wins Triangular Meet At Ann Arbor Track
Saline High defeated University High and Milan in a windy rain soaked triangular meet at Vines Field Ann Arbor. Burkhardt led Saline with a 15.7 hurdle win and MacArthur added a shot put victory while Saline piled seven third and six fourth place finishes for 4744 points.
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Saline High
Wuniversity High
Milan
Vines
Ann Arbor
Saline
U. High
Buzzy
Burkhardt
Timbers
Bamner
MacArthur
Gordon
Martin
Bordine
Ash
S. Brown
Squires
Saurey
Walker
Smith
Miller
Finkbeiner
Bamer
Gordy
Bird
Schorling
Schaefer
Brown
Laurez
Cooper
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express heartfelt thanks for kindness and flowers received during our bereavement. Special thanks to the Rev. Roy J. Miller for comforting words and to Mr. and Mrs. John Geddes and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy J. Miller
John Geddes
Glasses Fitted Every Saturday at Milan Hotel Office
Eye examination and eyewear service offered every Saturday from 2 30 to 9 30 PM at the Milan Hotel office. Dr Frank Gifford Toledo Optometrist is named for vision care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Frank Gifford
Toledo
Gone With the Wind Premier At Carthay Circle Draws Celebrities
The Hollywood premiere of Gone With the Wind drew a star studded audience as the epic four hour film brings Margaret Mitchells saga to life. Olivia de Havilland Hattie McDaniel and Vivien Leigh deliver acclaimed performances with Clark Gable and Leslie Howard also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhett Butler
Scarlett O.hara
Carthay Circle Theatre
Hollywood
Margaret Mitchell
Leigh
Scarlett
Selznick
Butler
Gable
Olivia DeHaviland
Melanie
Hattie McDaniel
Mammy
Bonnie Blue Butler
Miss McDaniel
Thomas Mitchell
Gerald O'Hara
Carrol’ Nye
Frank Kennedy
Scarlet
Ona Munson
Belle Watling
Harry Davenport
Dr. Meade
David O. Selznick
Ypsilantia Market Opens and Local Ads Run Week
Ypsilantia Farmers Market opens Saturday May 18. For Sale McKray refrigerator at 217 East Henry Street. W E Dietiker licensed embalmer and undertaker contact 175 F2. For Sale four burial cemetery lots next to drive William Wesphal. For Sale Dodge Pickup like new 4500 miles Wiedman Auto Saline. Specials three large loaves bread and two dozen cookies Saline Bakery. Anniversary specials at Helen's Beauty Shop $6.50 permanents for $4.60. Soapless Oil shampoo and wave 65 cents. Free gift with every permanent. 1985 Chevrolet Coach black Duco finish. COOK MOTOR SALES Authorized Chevrolet Dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Cook Motor Sales
Local Saline ads list animals, goods, and rentals
A collage of classified items from Saline merchants includes seed soybeans and inoculant, percale textiles from Burkhart Store, radios and footwear from Kelly and Parsons, farm horses from Wiedman Auto Co, seed potatoes from Julius Schnirring, and rental offers for apartments and houses. Also listed are used tractors, assorted farm equipment, and a hot water heater promotion from Duo-Therm via Elmer Steele's Gulf service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Steele
Gulf Service
W. Mich. Ave
Classified notices and ads from The Saline Observer
Various local ads describe for sale items and services including weaned pigs, rural potatoes, tractors, brooder houses, poultry equipment, heating and sheet metal work, auto parts repair, and farm supplies. Notices request legal printing for estate settlements and encourage submitting notices via the Probate Judge for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Observer
New Tires Save in Summer Car Care Campaign
America faces high tolls and losses. heavy summer traffic demands safe tires. Switch to our new tires built for service with liberal trade in allowances. Fosdick Ford Hi Speed Station Michigan Harris Phone 44 inside lubrication and car washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosdick & Ford
Michigan
Harris
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Calender
Council Proceedings
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Clare Ecklin
Hornets
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Eugene Weed
Weed
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Policht
Kenny” Schneider
Fuller
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Jake
Steiner
Bredernitz
Schneider
University High
Mrs. Warren
A. J. Warren
Observer
Ypsilantia Farmers
McKray Refrigerator
East Henry Street
W. E. Dietiker
William Wesphal
Wiedman Auto Company
Saline Mercantile Co
Burkhart
Kelly
St. Ann Arbor St
Wolverine
Parsons
Andrew Hartman
G. L. Parsons
Milan Dray Line
Dan Hertler& Son
Wiedman Auto Co
E. Burkhart
Salines
Pu ’ Petoskey
Julius Schnirring
Michigan Avenue
Ann Arbor Road
Dr. Hall
Ford, International
John Deere
C. R. Frost
Darling & Co
R. M. van Giesen
E. Mich
Guernsey
Jersey
E. M. Gilbert
Pfister
Frank Kanitz
Mich
Cone
R. M. VanGiesen
Herman Heininger
Monroe
Clarence Cook
R. G. Wahl
Avery
Albert Graf
Aliso Brooder Houses
Brooks ‘Brothers
Adrian
Adrian Tankage Company
America
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Hort Audica
Lloyd E. Fairbanks
Ins
Agency
Sansrizd
Cole's Feed Store
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