09 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
1
Next Wednesday Saline faces Romulus in a top Huron League game seen as the season’s clash for first place. Romulus is undefeated or tied, while Saline aims to rebound from a 6 0 loss to Ann Arbor Reserves.
The film presents Bob Burns as a lawyer and principled American. Susan Hayward and Joseph Allen Jr. support him as his daughter and partner in a tale of restoring law during a mill strike. Also premiering is Lady of the Tropics starring Robert Taylor and Hedy Lamarr with exotic Indo China settings.
Goodwill Industries will have trucks in Saline Monday or Tuesday to collect unwanted items. Residents are urged to place papers, old clothing, toys and other usable items on the porch and call local ministers to arrange pickup.
The Howard property was offered for 1000 dollars amid heated debate on whether to create a new cemetery or expand the existing one. Voters rejected all options, and council minutes show cemetery work, fence repairs, and plot planning continuing through 1891 with a decision pending.
Saline Rotary Club weekly meeting at The Tavern last Thursday noon featured Judge Tudge Arch of Hillsdale discussing wills. He urged letting the law govern property when no unusual circumstances exist, sharing humorous stories of odd wills. Attorney Fitzpatrick of Hillsdale attended as a guest, as did Rev. H. L. Engel.
Toledo optometrist Dr. Frank Gifford offers eyes examined and glasses fitted at the Milan Hotel office from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Saturday.
Professor Frank Percival Price will play a Armistice Day carillon program at 11 00 AM November 11 on the Charles Baird Carillon in Burton Memorial Tower Ann Arbor The program opens with a trumpet fanfare a two minute silence and 11 02 Reveille Then Chopin Marche Funebre followed by patriotic airs from Austria Russia France Germany Great Britain and the Dominions Italy and the United States The event supports peace and prayer for peace with North American Guild of Carillonneurs backing and aims to unite carillons nationwide with bells through churches in a cooperative effort.
Michigan's new uniform traffic laws now enforce red light right turns banned and 25 mph limits in residential areas. The fast changing rules cover pedestrians bicycles and multi lane highway operation with revised parking provisions. Secretary of State Harry F. Kelly distributes a free booklet summarizing all changes. get your copy at state offices and study to improve safety.
The October 31 event hosted by the Rotary club and American Legion Auxiliary featured movies and Hallowe'en games for local youths. Prize winners included Harry Anderson, Lois Finkbeiner, Bobby Cook, and Joan Winkle among others, with refreshments of cider and doughnuts.
After a long struggle, Oldman Weather won out over the McCormick-Deering tractor plowing demonstration at Hinckley farm near Ypsilanti State hospital. Rain halted the event for two hours as a large crowd waited, then sponsor Herman Heininger postponed the show to Wednesday.
Saline Tavern team moves into a three way tie for first with Schmidt's Beer and Sinkule Market after a win over American Legion Ypsilanti. Final scores include Saline Schumm 520 McHenry 480 FitzGerald 530 Hartman 163 Jaoett 568 Tanner 318 907 887 785-2579. Census bureau plans vast use of supplies counting population next year. A 1903 gasoline buggy remains famed in New Bern North Carolina streets.
Local classified section lists items for sale rent services and notices from Saline area. Includes clothing, farm equipment, livestock, tractors, milk cows, Delco batteries, radio service, piano lessons, dance events, and legal printing notices. Multiple names and contact numbers appear throughout the listings.
The standard model coach is economical to run with good finish and upholstery. Mechanically OK. COOK. MOTOR SALES offers authorized Chevrolet designs through Desiers.
Fosdick and Ford's Hi-Speed Station at Michigan Harris Phone 144 markets Fuel Oil Tractor Fuel and Accessories. The ad emphasizes quick attentive service and high quality products with customer recommendations.
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