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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
2
Dr James T Villani notes infant TB deaths fell from 30 per 100 000 in 1900 to 25 in 1940 due to modern prevention. He cites no X rays early tests and milk pasteurization as key gaps and stresses tuberculin screening. A final line references a private investigator quip about Santa Claus and a stork proposition.
The Saline Observer lists office details with publisher and staff names, contact, and rates. It notes subscription prices, ad rates for poetry and paid announcements, and that obituary and marriage notices are free. Minimum charges apply for paid notices and entertainments with admission.
Governor Harry F. Kelly announced two new trophies for the state Victory garden contest and raised the farm garden first prize to 500 dollars in war bonds. The governor will award a trophy for both city and farm garden categories as judges evaluate land use, planning, crop variety, succession planting and winter storage.
The Consumers Activities Section of the Michigan Office of Civilian Defense urges households to follow five rules to curb black market meat. Check posted ceiling prices, demand slaughter permits or U S grade labels, trust ration stamps, avoid claims of prime beef, and insists on receipts with date cut and price. If any dealer refuses, report him.
The drive seeks 13 billion dollars, about one fifth of the projected 1943 Public Debt increase.
A nostalgic column recalls events from 20 and 30 years ago with notes on local visits births and entertainments. It mentions social guests from Ann Arbor Detroit Howell and Manchester, a senior play success, property moves, and upcoming Memorial Day expectations. Weather and baseball notes hint at spring conditions.
A poetry column reflecting on unknowable burdens and silent grief. The piece laments missed chances to comfort a loved one and to offer warmth and understanding, concluding with an intimate note on shared struggles.
A vintage recipe card for Hot Tomsie Cottage Cheese Sandwich. It uses 1 cup cottage cheese, 6 slices buttered toast, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and con tomatoes. Assemble by spreading cheese between buttered toast, arrange in a buttered dish, make a tomato sauce, pour over, and bake 15 to 20 minutes. Serves six.
Home economics experts at Michigan State College advise priority planting of tomatoes and snap beans for family nutrition, with beets broccoli cabbage carrots lettuce onions turnips spinach and winter squash filling the essential list. They warn against luxury crops like sweet corn cucumbers peas parsnips and radishes in limited garden space.
Marian Bredernitz, Brunette, won the Senior popularity vote and was crowned May Queen at the gym dance with Harlow Hills orchestra. Commencement exercises move to Friday June 4 from June 3, as announced by The Observer.
A bystander notes a serious accident as a man is struck by a train. The crowd grows large while responders search the scene and authorities assess the injuries and next steps. One leg is reportedly found at the site.
The Methodist Church led by Fred A. Lendrum offers 10 a m worship with the theme The Church in Thine House and reception of members. Organ prelude offertory and anthem by the choir. Epworth League at 6 p m with Miss Stark and Mrs Curtiss as sponsors. Dependable division meets Tuesday evening and Rainbow on Thursday evening.
St John's Bath Church M C Philipp pastor announces divine services at 10 8 a m and Sunday school at 11 English services held every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Everyone is cordially invited.
Saint James Evangelical Reformed Church announces pastor Rev C A Haneberg leading divine services Sundays at 10 p m saline township five miles west of sale on US 112 Sunday school at 11 15 a m all welcome.
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