Legion And Auxiliary Conclude Busy District Convention
The Ypsilanti Post hosted the Second District at Charles McKenny hall with about 500 guests at a banquet. State Commander Beardslee and District Commander Fred Battelle spoke while Congressman Lehr and Governor Comstock discussed veteran issues including the economy bill and school funding. The Governor promised fifteen million for schools and warned against widespread closures. Past State Commander Ray Kelly energized veterans with rehabilitation talk as Saline sent 13 members. An Armis tice Day program is planned for November 10 at 8 00 pm with an Auxiliary pedro and bridge party forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Ypsilanti
Charles McKenny Hall
Saline
Beardslee
Fred Battelle
Lehr
Comstock
Legionaires
Ray Kelly
Detroit
Kelly
A.emark
Chicago Plans International Livestock Show and Exposition
Chicago readers learn the International Livestock Exposition will mark its 34th anniversary with displays of prize livestock, crops, and related exhibits from December at the 25 acre permanent venue near the Chicago market. Entries closed November 1, with 29 breeds listed. The 15th anniversary of the International Grain and Hay Show will run alongside, with entries accepted until November 10. The 12th Boys and Girls Club Congress will host about a thousand 4 H club members from 43 states for national awards. Harry Kerr of Wolf Lake Park shifts from bitter sweet packaging to a new line for anglers, selling a five line Perch Picker fishing pole in bright cedar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Canada
B. H. Heide
Harry Kerr
Wolf Lake Park
Century of Progress exhibit in Detroit showcased Ford history
A Detroit display titled Century of Progress highlights Ford's evolution from the first workshop and car to the modern V8. Visitors see the 86 mph Ford, its radiator, brass cooling tubes, and a giant six cylinder model, with cameras, early kodaks, and an auto assembly line. The feature draws crowds with wheels, gears, air brakes, and other innovations, while sports notes urge support for the local football team’s final game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford
Henry
Cadillac
Briggs
Postoffice Routes Consolidated as Saline Moves
Three rural routes in Saline were consolidated into two yesterday. Niethammer, a 31 year veteran, retires on a pension after serving since horse and buggy days. Routes divided evenly. patrons retain strong service with Carl Moehn and Don Burkhart continuing as carriers.
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Saline
Albert Niethammer
Niethammer
Carl ‘Moehn
Don Burkhart
Sam
Rotarians Hear Wildlife Films at Tavern Meeting
Rotarians enjoyed a double program at The Tavern last Thursday with cinema on beavers and moose. The first reel showed beaver dam building and relocation when nuisance floods threaten farms, while the second highlighted Isle Royale moose herds and Lake Superior scenery. The event followed a birthday toast for Mine Hos Leut, and Fred Grunewald of Kroger announced newly installed carit ks.
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Isle Royale
Beauntiful
Lake ‘Superior
Dne
Fred Grunewald
Kroger
STANDARD TRAINING SCHOOL TO MEET IN SALINE
The Standard Training School begins November 12 at 2 20 p m in the Federated church Saline with weekly Tuesday sessions for five evenings. Rev Stringer of Milan Mrs Dufenbenk and Mrs Stair teach Old Testament senior materials methods and dramatization. A 50 cent registration is charged Mrs Fred Aprill is registrar. After holidays the school moves to Milan.
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Saline
Federated Church
Stringer
Milan
Mre. Duifenbenk
Stair
Fred Aprill
Armbruster Wins Four and Loses Two in Bowling Standings
The report details a shifting bowling schedule due to deer hunting season, with matches moved to 7 and 9 p m from 8 p m to avoid multiple games per team. It covers week standings, high scorers such as Gun boat Lawrence, Bert Gillen, and Rudy Wahl, and game results including Armbruster, Wiedman, Tanner, and Gross performances across Monday to Tuesday.
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Sea‘son
Recreation
Wiedman
Armbruster
Tanner
Tesday
Wiedman Auto Co
Archie Lawrence
Armbruster’s
Brown
Haarer
iRec
Rudy Wahl
H. Haarer
P Brown
F. Haarer
C. Haarer
Gross
Tanner’s
Save
Bert’ Gillen
Steiner
Henderson
Dusterbeck
Eeesee
A. Armbruster
A. Burkhardt
J. Stimpson
Gillen
Red Cross Roll Call Urges Support For War Relief
The Red Cross highlights massive wartime aid including flour, clothing, and cotton distribution. Locally, 38 000 yards of cloth and over 20 000 ready made garments were produced for those in need. President Roosevelt administrator Harry Hopkins notes the Red Cross serves disaster victims and unemployed, urging community participation in the Roll Call this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Farm Board
Red Cross
United States
Ino Cotton Merchant
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Congress
Nédv
Saline Woman's Club Discusses American Literature Day
Twenty nine members met at Mrs Elizabeth Dell's home for a program led by Miss Ruth Rose. Reports covered Cimerron by Edna Ferber Edna St Vincent Millay Forever Free by Honor Willsie Morrow and author bios. Tea followed. eight new members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Woman’s Club
Elizabeth Dell
Bessie Collins
Ruth Rose
Daniel Hall
Edna, Ferber
Charles Parsons
Edna St. Vincent Mill
Around the Town column provokes school debate
The Saline Board of Education defends teachers amid salary cuts linked to the Fifteen Mill Tax Limitation Law. It argues the faculty remains committed, rejects misstatements about gymnasium parties, and calls for factual, mature writing reflecting community education. The Morenci Observer notes a gas-producing well near Howard Plyets, supplying about 300,000 cubic feet daily.
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the Observer
Nice
Chefo
Eordly
Aspit
Nicodemus
Board of Education
Saline Board of Education
Eas
Howard Plyets
Morenci
Puecce
For Sale Items and Auto Ads in Local Listings
Local classified notes include livestock pigs ram and Shropshire rams plus barred rock pullets. Also autos for sale a 1931 Model A Ford Tudor Chevrolet roadster and sedan, a 1929 Chevrolet roadster, plus auto parts and services. Printed ads show prices, contact details, and shop names across Saline area.
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Marge
Ben Alphaust
Pantow
The
Saline Savings Bank
Saline, Michigan
Wesson Oil
Hamburg
Haarer’s
Furniture
Detroit Street
Ann Aibox
WILD
Upper
Michigan
Beautiful Isle
Royale
Wiedman Fairbanks Weesee
W. Armbru
of the Red Cross
Washtenaw County
B. J. Boettger
A. C. Gross
Wolverine
At ‘Parsons
John Probyn
Lewis Scherdt
J. C. Bradley
Judd Road
York Township
Ann Arbor Street
Saline Mercantile ‘Co
W. ‘L. Douglas
Len
Parsons
Sale
Shropshire
Arthur
Heininger
West Michigan Avenue
Wiedman Auto’ Company
Wiedman Auto Company
Chrysler
Saline Mercantile Go
Gross’ Hardware
Walter W. Schneider
Dodge
West Side
Oliver Farm Implements and Repairs
Fred ‘Leece
Whitmore
Alee
Mich
OM ET
Wiedman Auto Corban Aes
Saline-Britton Road
Estelle McWilliams
Britton
Jesse
Hewins
Lincoln
Chevrolet
GEO
Gook & Son
White Star Petroleum Coke
Koppers Miami Coke
Koppers- Pocahontas
Koppers’ Bickhorn
Dundon
J. Muir
Observer
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