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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1939

Page

2

Burns Family Shock As Missing Nephew Reappears After 20 Years

Mr and Mrs Noah Burns of Addison were surprised when their nephew Wesley Burns, missing from Lima Ohio for two decades and legally declared dead 12 years ago, reconnected with his family. He has since lived in 44 states.

Addison Mpa Noah Burns Wesley Burns Burns Lima Ohio Mildred Mehler Tecumseh N. Mehler Austin Robison Hisasset Farm Fowler Louis Reilly Deerfield Jesse Bird Stony Creek George Kelsey Ann, Arbor L. Briggs Elroy Battle Creek Lawrence Ypsilanti

Saline Observer Notice Rights and Rates

Saline Observer publication details and rates including single copies 3 cents and yearly subscription 1.00. Obituaries and marriage notices are free. personal or business notices charged at regular rates. announcements with admission charged billed per line.

Public Money Should Be Accounted For by Officials

Citizens demand regular public accounting of all government spending. Officials and boards handling public funds must publish detailed records showing where every dollar is spent, reinforcing democratic government principles.

City Council Proceedings Publication Rule

Charter states council meetings must be published within two weeks in a local newspaper chosen by the council. Each item of business is condensed to a clerk statement under council direction unless required otherwise. Resolution parts and votes must be included. publication not required if no newspaper exists in the city.

Council debate over publication of proceedings cited by Michigan Municipal League

A council discussion reveals a misinformed claim by a member regarding practices of progressive cities and the Michigan Municipal League. A letter from the league states it never advocated detailing whether cities publish their proceedings.

Duincilmans “Dodge Michigan Municipal League Michigan Municpal League

Planned Farming Drives FSA Loan Repayments in Washtenaw

Donald D. Kline of the Farm Security Administration explains that systematic farming under individualized plans allows farmers in Washtenaw County to repay nearly two million dollars in FSA loans. He notes collaborations between farm families and lenders, with careful farming operations fueling permanent rehabilitation and self support for low income households.

Donald D. Kline Farm Security Administration Washtenaw County FSA Michigan

Figs Thrive in Otsego Home Garden

Three flourishing fig trees grow in a Otsego yard. This fall they were reported to be loaded with fruit ripening nicely. Fig trees are unusual in Michigan due to the climate.

Otsego Mpa Michigan

Home Hodgepodge Ideas and Recipe Hints

Readers share tips for easier household tasks and new ways to cook vegetables. The page invites ideas and optional name use, expanding the column with practical, time saving suggestions.

Moving into houses in local area reads like neighborhood page

Edgar Forsythe and family move into the house owned by Ben Roller Clyde Gauntlett and family to occupy the former Kanouse home Chicken and pig supper at St Paul church raises about 200 dollars Miss Mae Wheeler and mother plan to move into the plate above the store for the winter Community notes include visits and travel among local families and a talk on Johnny Cake origin at Eastern historians study. SANDWICH SPREAD recipe details and cranberry nut bread recipe included along with local business hours and community events.

Edgar Forsythe Ben Roller Clyde, Gauntlett Fred Kanouse St. Paul Church David Thrasher Lester Bailey Blissfield Edward Alber Anna Woelper Ann Arbor Mae Wheeler Evangélial School Michael Sage Fred Lambarth B.payter Alpena Willie Schmid Abner“’Monroe Dexter Will Martin Jackson Kalamazoo Joe Jedele L. G. Rogers Lodi Mary Fahlee VanDuzer Saline Co-operative Co Pargong Burkhart Bros Cotton & Hammond Charles Dietiker & Son W. L. Sturm

Pies and flaky crusts for cool weather

Home economics extension staff at Michigan State College describe a method for a medium rich flaky crust. Use 1 1/2 cups sifted flour five to six tablespoons fat salt and two and a half tablespoons cold water for a double crust. Cut fat into flour then add water gradually to form a stiff dough. For pre baked crust bake 10 minutes at 400F then 25 to 80 minutes at 375 to 400F. Double crust pies without prebaking need about 25 minutes at 425F.

Home’ Economics Extension Michigan State College

Irish flax gains ground as Cass county farmer reports first seed crop in years

Grover Kimerle planted 27 acres of flax near Cassopolis this season and harvested 120 bushels of seed valued at 1.65 to 2.00 dollars per bushel. The crop marks a rare cash crop addition for the area.

Cassopolis MPA Cass County Grover Kimerle

Horse Jumps Car in Watervliet Road Incident

A horse from the woods leaped onto the hood of a truck on a Watervliet road, smashing the windshield and damaging a supply line. The driver, Herman Exple, escaped injury though the horse was killed.

Watervliet Gmpa Herman Exple High‘way Eipple

Pickerel Attack Reverses as Angler Slays Aggressor

While fishing on the Muskegon river, a pickerel attempted to swallow a bass. Observer Robert Johnston used an oar to strike the pickerel, killing it. The bass was released unharmed. The seven pound, 34 inch pickerel was retrieved dressed.

Plainwell MPA Robert Johnston

Michigan farmer advice on soil bacteria from MSU expert

L M Turk of Michigan State College’s soils department outlines how soil bacteria help plant growth by fixing nitrogen and recycling organic matter. He advises farmers to supply humus, proper air and water conditions, and avoid excess moisture to boost microbial activity next spring.

Michigan L. M. “Tulk Soils Department Michigan State College United States Turk

Mickie Says We Hate To Appear In Public

A busy newspaper office advertises its dislike of public attention. The piece urges readers to visit the public park and waiting room at the depot, noting the chaotic exchanges and misdirected traffic in the area.

Federated Church Notes Rev Roy J Miller Minister

Federated Church announces a family night with potluck supper hosted by church officers. Everyone invited. On Sunday November 5 services at 10 am with a sermon The Strength of the Wolf is the Pack. Sunday School at 11315 and Christian Endeavor at 7 pm followed by evening worship at 8 pm continuing the study of Job The Condition of Wicked Men. Presbytery meets Monday November 6 at Westminster Church Detroit.

Christian Endeavor Westminster Church Detroit

Studies in the Literature of the New Testament

A Saline Observer series explains the New Testament background with focus on historical facts. It discusses why the order differs from the Bible and outlines common study problems for each book including author, date, and purpose.

Saline Observer Jesus Paul

St John’s Lutheran Church Bridgewater service notice

Divine services at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 English services every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Everybody cordially invited.

Methodist Church Notes Study Schedule and Meetings

Wailer C B Laxman presides over morning worship at 10 to 11 with a sermon on Christianity's Ambiguity. Church school at 11 to 12 led by Ray Davis. Junior League 6:30 to 7:30 with Mrs Burgam and Miss Stark as counselors. Epworth League led by Doris Jean Davis. Choir practice Thursday 7:30. Ladies Aid meets Friday at Mrs EH J Ash’s home. Wednesday 2:30 Ladies Aid at Mrs William Love’s. midweek service Wednesday 7:30 8:30 on The Meaning of Prayer.

Ray Davis L. Burgam J. Stark Epworth League Doris Jean Davis Ladies’ Aid EH. J. Ash William. Love

Trinity Ev Lutheran Church Rev H L Engel Service in German

The notice lists Divine services in German at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church led by Rev H L Engel at 40:00 a m with 11:00 o clock Sunday school. It also notes the Atlas Moth native to India Java and China with wings about a foot long.

India Java China

Vaughn Hosts Social Group Elects Winter Officers

Mr and Mrs Harold Vaughn host a Saline Valley Farms meeting to elect officers for winter social events. Officers chosen include President Mrs Fred Arend Vice President Mrs Ethel Stoddard Secretary Don Campbell Treasurer Julius Schnirring Programs Chairman Mrs Harold Vaughn Dramatics Chairman Mrs W P Schwoche Librarian Mrs Don Campbell Young People’s Society Michael Schroen. The group planned November programs featuring Henry Ford’s Oldtime Orchestra and will invite guests. refreshments followed. Next meeting set for November at Mr and Mrs Fred Arend’s home.

Harold Vaughn Saline Valley Farms Fred Arend Ethel Stoddard Don Campbell Julius Schnirring Dramatics W. P. Schwoche Young People's Society Michael Schroen Henry Ford Vaughn Campbell

York Baptist Church Weekly Activities

York Baptist Church on Stony Creek and Platt Roads led by Rev. John Hendricks invites Sunday School and Bible class at noon. Young People's meeting and B Y P U follow, with a Thursday prayer and praise service at 8.0 PM.

Young People’s Meeting

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