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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
1
About thirty Saline bowlers have signed up for the Saline Bowling League tournament set to open Friday night. Jay Harmon’s alley will host an 8 o clock meeting to select teams set entrance fees and draw a contest schedule. Alleys are prepped for practice and Harmon expects six teams at least, with a chance of eight.
Washtenaw Council of Religious Education announces a county convention change. The event will be at Saline M E church on Wednesday November 18 with three sessions. Rev E B Halperiny and Miss Ione Catton will speak. registration is waived. meals available at small cost.
A Saline Woman's Club committee tribute honors Katherine Lorraine Weiennett noting she remains in memory as a linking spirit between mortal and divine. The piece expresses enduring friendship beyond death and urges living to uphold fine pledges to the departed.
Mrs Maude Rankin led about 70 invited guests at a Federated church silver tea hosted at Mrs Lloyd Fairbanks home. The event featured autumn floral decor soft lights lighted Jack O Lanterns and a fortune reading by a witch before and after hostesses served refreshments.
Monday morning at 9 30 William A Laeno and Miss Margaret Milkey were married by EH Kircher at the Presbyterian manse. Witnesses were Miss Fannie Laeno and Miss Anna Milkey. The couple will make their home.
A school Halloween party and parade drew about 110 children despite rain and cold. Prizes of one dollar bills went to winners in age groups with Maurine Henderson, Junior Gruenwald, Luella Alber, Grover Burgan, Max Collins, Laura Belle Schroeder, and Richard Ward among the victors.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its first event at Saline Mercian Tile Company’s new building Friday night. About 15 people attended with card games, prizes for both ladies and men in bridge and pedro, plus a cider doughnut coffee cake lunch and a dance that ran until 1 30.
Lorrin Emmett Feldkamp born March 17 1897 son of Julius and Amanda Feldkamp died October 19 1931 in Tucson after illness lasting six years. He studied at Ferris Institute Wharton Pennsylvani a served at Great Lakes and Norfolk during WWI. He married Adelaide Titus in 1924 and had a son Lorrin Jr. Survived by widow son parents and brother Ormond of Roseburg Oregon. Funeral conducted October 23 by the American Legion assisted by Rev Tuthillo.
Saline High suffered its fourth defeat as Manchester dominated with a faster heavier lineup. Saline held a six point lead early but allowed 20 points through poor interference and passes. The locals rallied defensively in the third quarter but struggled offensively as Manchester extended its lead with strong backfield play. Additional classified ads and autos fill the page.
A former Saline resident now in Billings Montana writes to Mr Wilson sending a $10 payment on his subscription. He praises the paper and notes his position on the paid ahead roster. The editors remark he is paid farther ahead than any subscriber on the big list.
A cluttered listing shows items for sale including pigs rams and a ram, dogs cats and a black top ram, housing rentals on East Michigan avenue, a 192% Essex sedan for sale, and automotive repair services. Community event details note Armistice day at the Masonic hall with 25 cent admission. Legal printing needs and probate notices are invited for placement in the newspaper.
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