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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
1
Hunters in Rollin township near Hudson report spotting a deer with wide antlers last week. Cottagers at Devils Lake saw a similarly described buck this summer. It may be the escaped Hayes State Park buck linked to transfers of the doe and two fawns to Clinton-Clinton Local.
A wartime letter from Hamilton Field California recounts a two week stay near San Francisco with notes on climate the quake’s impact distant from the base and a travel tour of Market Street redwood missions and landmarks. It describes San Francisco’s height limits the 1906 quake’s damage the Mission Dolores and the Golden Gate Bridge and park.
A newspaper column reflects on Thanksgiving despite shortages and wartime conditions. It notes no rationing in America, contrasts with Berlin shortages, Armistice Day observances, and everyday community scenes. The piece highlights household changes, local commerce, hunting, and real estate notes amid defense area regulations.
A brief funeral notice records the passing of Pvt. Charles Hendryx, beloved son and brother, and notes his burial at a military cemetery after service. The message conveys family sorrow and honors his sacrifice.
The school lists federal tax contributions totaling $30.26 from FRA $16.41, Athletic Association $10.64, Senior class $3.21. Room's Starr Commonwealth tag drive raised $18.65. Reports cover perfect spelling, absences due to colds, art projects, Legion banquet programs, flawless punctuality, and mythology studies with U of M excursions to Karanis and Coptic art, plus English focus on Chaucer and Shakespeare.
In America long ago, Pilgrim fathers gave thanks with song and prayer for peace and happiness found there. Thanksgiving lasted three days with Indians and white men sharing customs, a tradition that endures today in similar celebration.
Mrs. Rounds, evangelist from Indiana, spoke at Saline Rotary luncheon last Thursday noon on "The Qualifications of a Man." Her husband, a University of Michigan student, played a cornet. Harold Haarer of Manchester attended as a guest.
The Rotary Club and American Legion sponsor a November 27 banquet at the gym to honor Saline High School’s 1941 football squad. Fifteen lettermen include seniors Fred Grunewald and Ralph Sally, and juniors Wilbert Bradley Keith Cammet David Gordon Ellsworth Koebbe Weston Haeussler Edward Anderson Eugene Weed Wes Jahnke Harold Schafer Paul Hack Ralph Uphaus freshmen Dale Hirth and Charles Anderson. Dr. Owen Cleary titled Pat will be main speaker with university athletic department representatives attending.
Worthy Matron Mettie Schultz leads as Worthy Matron with Charles Schultz as Worthy Patron Pauline Fosdick as Associate Matron Max Fosdick as Associate Patron Lillian Burgan as Secretary Katherine Briggs as Treasurer Lena Davenport as Conductress Della Austin as Associate Conductress Doris Fverett as Chaplain Naomi Harris as Marshal Mabel Dean as Adah Marion Hering as Ruth Lucile Henderson as Organist Odessa Weber Martha Laura Mann as Esther Dolores Miller as Electa Clara Lindenschmidt as Warder George W Seeger as Sentinel Sophia Austin as Soloist
The note expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindnesses shown after a bereavement, praising St. James church confirmation class, Benton school children, Rev C A Haneberg, and naming families Harold Hertier, Andrew Schroen, and Arthur Wiedmayer. Michigan onion farming reports 11 000 acres planted with a record harvest expected, ranking second in the nation, with a yearly production around 2 000 000 sacks weighing 100 pounds. Office in Milan Hotel and optometrist Dr Frank Gifford of Toledo mentioned.
At the Methodist church, the Woman's Society of Christian Service heard Mrs. McGowan of Goodwill Industries Detroit describe rehabilitation for the handicapped. She cited self support and training after loss of use of limbs, noting cast-off clothings reuse and repairs. Guests from Indiana Amn Arbor and Detroit shared progress and urged larger membership.
A long list of listed deer hunters includes Dr. G. J. Prout Hugh Reveling Ralph McHenry Julius Marion and many others. Several reported kills with Leo Pfitzenmaier first to report his, wiring Adolph Lindemann Monday morning. George Klager and others were successful. Lance Rogers and Armine Westphal shot the same deer.
The Washtenaw County Pomona Grange met at Fittsfield hall on Tuesday November 11. After the business session a potluck dinner followed and the program included Rural Electrification by former Representative Burr of Ypsilanti a flag history pageant readings by Ruth Marsh a male quartet with members from Pittsfield Cavanaugh Lake Webster and North Sylvan Granges.
Charles Kern, commissioner, announces sewer flushing will occur Friday with a rain contingency moving the work to next Tuesday if rain falls.
OBERVER LINERS Classified Advertising lists new fall sweaters and Wolverine work shoes at Parsons. Clarence Cook, auctioneer, phone 152, offers Ball Band rubbers and rubber boots at Parsons. Mrs. Jacob Bauer, phone 149-F33, for sale large feather bed. English Letter pups for sale from Michael Sheehan of Saline Valley Farms. Heating and sheet metal by R. G. Wahl, phone 160. To rent unfurnished room for housekeeping by Mrs. Kennett Gordon Route 1 Saline. For sale registered Duroc boars gifts and pigs by Dan Hertler, phone 184-F21.
Classified items list for sale rent and services including real estate rooms to rent a two apartment, farm machinery and livestock, taxidermy heads, dog pup, truck, floor coverings, and printing notices. Includes contact names and addresses in Saline and nearby towns.
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