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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1937

Page

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Family Night At Federated Church Delights Attendees

Annual Federated Church family night featured a potluck supper with 120 guests. Mrs. T. M. Clay led the table committee assisted by Mrs. Maude Rankin and Mrs. Ferman Clements. The pastor spoke on the year's achievements and future outlook. A quartet led by Merritt Martin and Harold Miller, with Ralph Harwood, performed. A kazoo band directed by Miss Grace Clark added humor. Luella Parsons offered a bird colors reading and encore. Slides for children and community singing filled the event.

Federated Church T. M. Clay Maude Rankin Ferman Clements Merritt George Martin Harold Miller Ralph Harwood Grace Clark Luella Parsons

Junior Drum Bugle Corps Planned for Washtenaw County

A junior drum bugle corps for sons of American Legion members is to be organized by a county committee. The group, about sixty boys, will receive instruments and instruction, with appearances planned including a trip to the State Legion convention in Battle Creek in August 1938. Interested Saline boys should contact William Schmid promptly.

Washtenaw County American Legion Sotatl Legion Lee Davisson Manchester William Schmid Saline Harold Gauntlett Milan Carl Stanton Ypsilanti John O’hara Chelsea Frank X Wright Ann Arbor State Legion Convention Battle Creek

Marine Corps Seeks 18 to 30 Year Old Recruits

Lieut. Colonel A B Miller announces the Navy Marine Corps recruiting drive seeks men 18 to 30, at least 5 feet 4 inches tall, single, of good character, and able to meet strict physical standards. The program offers education, income, and a career path with retirement benefits, plus Marine Corps Institute courses and athletic activities at stations worldwide. Complete details available by postcard to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Room 824 New Post Office Building Chicago Illinois. The political prize which nobody wants is the job of balancing the

U. S. Marine Corps A. B. Miller Miller Marine Corps Washington, D. C Marine Corps ‘Institute China United States Chicago Ilinois

Home Economics Extension Groups Meet for Recreational Party

The Home Economics Extension groups of Freedom West and South Bridgewater Saline Valley Farms South Saline Milan and Augusta met at Bridgewater town hall on Tuesday November 9 for a recreational party. Mrs Hunt of West Bridgewater led community singing and South Saline presented a play Has the Farm Woman an Occupation Augusta. ladies arranged the get acquainted portion and South Bridgewater led progressive games. County leader Miss Bertilla Lee Russell and state assistant Miss Margaret Harris from Michigan State College attended as guests with remarks. Refreshments of sweet cider and doughnuts were served to 63 by local recreation leaders.

Freedom West South Bridgewater Saline Valley Farms South Saline Milan Augusta Bridgewater Town Hall Hunt West Bridgewater Bertilla Lee Russell Margaret Harris Michigan State College Harris

Red Cross Drive Aims 6000 With Armistice Day Start

Mrs. Edward Clark chairs the local Red Cross drive for memberships with Mrs. Ray L. Smalley and Mrs. Alton Gray as group chairs and Mrs. E. G. Mann as Bridgewater chair. The county goal is 6000 dollars, campaign began Armistice Day and runs through Thanksgiving. Members receive a card and button. memberships range 1 to 25 dollars with various contributing levels.

Edward Clark Red Cross Ray L. Smalley Saline Valley Farms Group Alton Gray Fletcher Road E. G. Mann Bridgewater The

Saline letter details long Florida move arrival

Mr and Mrs S R Wilson and friends report arriving in Saline from Orlando on November 9 after a four day drive totaling 1283 miles. They enjoy warm weather, fragrant flowers, and a three room apartment at 23 West Esther Avenue near the main highway toward Tampa. Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith invite calls.

Orlando Florida S. R. Wilson Saline West Esther Avenue Tampa No. 17 Jacob Smith

Saline Hospital News Attendant Updates

Mrs Fred Koebbe and infant daughter Mary Helen returned home Sunday. Nolan Horn of Detroit, an accident victim a week ago, went home Friday. Mrs Hollapeter recovered well after her operation and visited her son in Detroit Friday. Miss Lucille Schmid has been doing fine the past week. Mrs Kate Bartlett is able to be up and around. James Lewis, a medical patient, is very ill but improving slowly.

Fred Koebbe Mary Helen Nolan Horn Detroit Hollapeter Lucille Schmid Kate Bartlett James Lewis

Card of Thanks and political musing mixed notice

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness in bereavement to Julius Bredernitz and Children and the Rev Lederer in comforting words. The text then shifts to a political remark about the Republican party and Hoover and ends with a controversial hypothetical about Soviet firing squads aimed at Japan.

Rev. Lederer Julius Bredernitz

World Mindedness Theme at Rotary Armistice Address

Reverend Roy J. Miller spoke at the Rotary Club on Armistice Day, presenting a world mindedness theme. He praised Christian statesmanship shaping world character, cited Kagawa and Koo, noted Steinmetz on progress, and recalled historic missions as hundreds of missionaries today pursue global work. Assistant Scout Executive Hall Woodall of Ann Arbor attended.

Roy J. Miller Federated Church Rotary Club Miller Kagawa Japan Koo China Steinmetz Boston St. Paul Polycarp John Wesley Hall Woodall Ann Arbor

Little Symphony Orchestra Revived in Ann Arbor

The Little Symphony Orchestra, led by Thor Johnson and affiliated with the School of Music, has been reorganized after a pause during Johnsons European studies. Johnson is back on the faculty and the group plans broader activities including a concert series at the Michigan League Fountain Hussey room in Ann Arbor, with the first recital on Sunday November 21 at 8:00 pm open to the public without charge.

Little Symphony Orchestra Thor Johnson School of Music Ann Arbor Middle West Johnson Europe Beecer Foundation Michigan League

County Officials Discuss Michigan Farm Tenancy Act Loans

Walter L. Clark explains the farm tenant act in Washtenaw County. Applications for tenant purchase loans cannot be accepted until counties and machinery setup are ready. Eligibility is limited to farm tenants and laborers with farm income, with five to ten loans per county and a state total of 40 or 50 families this year. Loans run up to 40 years at 3 percent interest, with restrictions on sale and transfer in early years.

Washtenaw County Farm Security Administration Walter L. Clark Ann Arbor Machinery Haseen Michigan Clark Secretary of Agriculture Wallace

Read the Liner Ads Now 1S OE Sea ERGi Teye

The fragment mentions liner ads with unclear, partially legible text about a sea era or energy term. Details are not decipherable, but it points to an advertisement section likely urging reader attention to liner offerings.

Saline Classifieds and Local Ads Highlight Trades

A dense roundup of local classifieds from Saline featuring farm rentals and sales, livestock, horses and cows, home and clothing goods, footwear, furniture, and services. Notable entries include Parsons' department ads for sweaters and men's Oxfords, Wiedman Auto Company promotions, Saline Mercantile Co stock items, and local notices for rentals, poultry buying, and a Thanksgiving supper at the M. E. church.

1934 Ford pickup for sale by Cook Motor Sales

Four nice running motors and good tires make this 1934 Ford pickup an excellent farmer's vehicle. Cook Motor Sales lists it as authorized Chevrolet dealers.

Cook Motor Sales Chevrolet

Chevrolet Heaters and Antifreeze at Cook Motor Sales

Authorized Chevrolet dealers advertise hot water heaters Deluxe at 11.56 and Super Deluxe at 16.50 with defrosters 5.75 and 7.45. GM Antifreeze priced at 25 cents per quart. Cook Motor Sales.

Chevrolet Cook Motor

Reward poster for farm livestock removal

Central Dead Stock Co advertises reward for humane and prompt removal of dead farm animals in Ann Arbor area. Highest prices paid. call 2-2244 for service. Public notice emphasizes quick response and disposal.

Ann Arbor Central Dead Stock Co

Bargains in Tractors and Farm Equipment for Sale

Used Farmall with new tractor guarantee, several 10 200 tractors, two F 12 tractors nearly new. One includes nearly new plows and cultivators. Two horses available aged four and three. Contact Herman Hein Inger by phone.

Herman Hein- Inger

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