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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
2
The notice explains payment policy for cards of thanks obituaries marriages and other notices. It lists rates per line for poetry six cents line and sixteenth line seven cents for entertainment ads and a 25 cent minimum charge. It notes free publication for obituary and marriage notices.
A compact view notes Mark is the oldest and shortest gospel likely written around 70 A D for a Gentile audience. It emphasizes Peter associated moments at Caesarea and Capernaum, with a later likely addition ending. The writer focuses on Jesus as Messiah rather than birth details.
An era piece outlines home canning steps for chicken including proper butchering, packing in jars, giblets kept separate, and stock used for dumpling soup. It also covers meat canning methods, using Michigan State extension guidance, and methods for preserving pears apples peaches figs and other dried fruits with soaking and simmering tips.
Ralph Moore spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs George Hertier in Ann Arbor. Gertrude Kitts and Pete Noll of Ann Arbor spent a night last week with Miss Gertie Drake. Mr and Mrs William Lindemann attended the State Grange convention in Traverse City last week. Mrs Bert Moore and Mrs William Birkle spent last Wednesday with Mrs Edward Bacon at Island Lake near Brighton. Mr and Mrs Bert Moore LaVerne and Ralph Mrs William Lindemann and Walter spent Sunday in Detroit with Mr and Mrs Ralph West.
Local youngsters used circular glass from a fire alarm box as improvised lenses to burn holes in paper. One glass piece caused a false entry after a single reentry, bringing a fire truck and two cars to the scene.
St John’s Lutheran Church Bridgewater led by Pastor M C Philipp announces divine services at 10 a m and Sunday school at 11. English services are held every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Everyone is invited.
Miss Esther Landwehr of Ann Arbor was home over Sunday. William McAllister and wife of Birmingham Ala are visiting his parents. The Luckhardt sisters were home from Ann Arbor Sunday. Several local families hosted guests from Lansing Detroit and Royal Oak. A hunting trip to northern Michigan was planned by several men. Many residents hosted relatives from Ypsilanti and Salem. Frank Buck began a new home cellar dig. A large dam belonging to Judson Wheelock was blown down and demolished by gales. Jay DeJay of the U S geographical survey visited before heading to Washington. The first Saline township spelling contest drew teams from six schools with 32 participants and multiple 100 percent scorers.
Local residents share visits and illness updates with Monroe hospital patients. Families from Ypsilanti Milan Ridgeway Oakville and Augusta gather for calls and Sunday meals. Hunting party members and social events listed include a Young People’s party and several household visits.
About 160 attendees enjoyed the first party at Saline Valley with Henry Ford's orchestra providing dancing music. The program featured committee introductions, two solos, a cymbal and dulcimer performance, and a grand march led by local hosts.
Morning worship Sunday 10 to 11 Thanksgiving Sunday sermon Are We Truly Thankful 11 to 12 church school Ray Davis superintendent Junior League Mrs Lee and Miss J Stark Epworth League Ernestine Wilson leader Sunday school board meeting Tuesday Nov 21 8 00 Wednesday 7 30 8 30 mid week service devoted to discussion of Thanksgiving observance in America today
Federated Church notes Rev. Roy J. Miller as minister with a busy slate: Thursday services include junior choir rehearsal at 4 PM, youth rally at 8 PM, and adult choir rehearsal. Sunday worship at 10 AM with sermons on The Habit of Thanksgiving and Finding the Highest Good. 11:15 AM Sunday school on the Golden Rule. evening events at 7 PM Christian Endeavor and 8 PM service. A bazaar and cafeteria supper sponsored by Dorcas and Helplift circles is planned for Wednesday.
Divine services in the German language at 10:00 a m with Rev H L Engel leading. Sunday school follows at 11:00. Liners ads get results.
The Liner page presents a neat modern market layout and suggests scanning The Observer Liner ads first for any items.
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