18 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
1
A Livingston County Press voice urges continued war bond support with a note on a capital furniture shortage. The piece recalls the first intercollegiate football game played on November 13, 1869 in New Brunswick New Jersey between Rutgers and Princeton.
Dr. Engelke head of Washtenaw County Health Department outlines the work at Willow Run and surrounding areas. He notes dormitories for 8000 people with 3500 housed, 2000 trailers, 3500 families in temporary housing, and local facilities supporting about 25000 people. He highlights tax limits, government owned land, and lack of recreation as major challenges. He mentions nurse home visits to protect mothers and newborns and expects migration to ease after the war.
St Pauls church members prepare Christmas boxes for 40 servicemen with 13 already sent overseas. Contributions can be left in the Sunday school room before December 1, or given to church ladies at the Smith store. Cookies should wait until after Thanksgiving to remain fresh.
Gregory J. Seckinger purchased two registered Jersey cows from C. D. Finkbeiner. The animals are Greenwood Fairy G and Design Pegis Lass, with registration number 1266140. The American Jersey Cattle Club in New York City maintains records and transfers for Jerseys. Jerseys account for 42 percent of U.S. dairy cows and supply high quality milk for defense and nutrition.
Coming Auctions Emanuel Scherdt near Saline on M-11 will hold a sale on Tuesday November 30 at 7830 Grass road. Levi Teachent at 11630 Moon road will have a sale on Saturday December 4. Reavers do not hibernate in winter but feed on food piles stored under the ice when ponds are frozen.
Dr. Frank Gifford, Toledo optometrist, will conduct eye examinations at the Milan Hotel this Saturday from 1:70 to 9:30 p.m. This marks his eleventh year serving Milan and area.
The column blends deer season chatter with village life from Saline. Dr Bixby aims for antlers for his grandson while readers swap tips on upholstery care and war era shopping anxieties. A Windsor church plea urges outreach beyond premises. Santa Claus mail shifts through Miss Lucille Spindler at the post office. The piece hops through toys, Christmas planning, school events, and local business observations, ending with a startling tax figure from Australia.
Adrian College outlines a centennial celebration to mark 100 years of Christian education in Michigan and to launch its second century of public service. Delegates from 150 Ann Arbor district ministers and laymen pledge support for the self help program tying to 1050 Methodist churches statewide.
At the school last Thursday evening the American Legion and Auxiliary held their annual Armistice Day dinner. The Home Economics class supervised by Miss Richardson prepared and served the meal. Harold Vaughn gave the invocation and Carl Moehn introduced Dr. Yoder from the State hospital who spoke on Keep the Home Fires Burning.
The town committees arrange a second Community Get-to gathering at the school gym tomorrow night from 8 to 12 with Hans Schmidt starting the festivities. The Hep Kittens provide music and Socker Boettger with Mrs. Marjorie Green will lead square dances. Card games ping pong and refreshments are planned along with babysitting by Mrs. Beasley and Mrs. Young. The event aims to involve many townspeople and includes open-house ideas for weekly gym use and a community sing. Get out and meet your neighbor.
On December 1 and 2 a representative of the Internal Revenue will be at Saline Savings Bank to aid with estimated income tax returns due by December 15. Bring total earnings expected in 1943, net profit from business or farming, estimated tax withheld from wages in 1943, and income tax paid in March and June 1943 on 1942 taxes.
A mixed list of sales and notices including farms and animals for sale such as Dur ham bull 18 months old owned by Andrew Hartman and Shropshire rams at Hewens Farm, poultry items from Morton Poultry Farm, and a Chevrolet stake truck offered at 275. Lost dogs Skippy and a black and white hunting dog with license tags are listed with rewards. Also includes beauty shop appointment offer and various hunting and farming equipment with contact details across local addresses.
Saline General Hospital notes include Mrs Edward Melville and infant son returning home Sunday. Births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herbert Wenk on Nov 10, a son to Mr and Mrs Edgar Wenk on Nov 14, a daughter to Lt and Mrs Douglas Palmer on Nov 15. Mrs Robert Hamilton and infant son also returned home. Gifts and manufacturing lines referenced in brief, with workers handling a needle through multiple steps.
An assortment of local business notices lists store closings from November 14 to 22 at Keveling's Drug Store owned by Hugh O Keveling, plus ads for farm animals, poultry supplies, insurance agents, hatcheries and equipment, all with phone contacts.
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