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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1935
Page
1
A Friday performance of Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown filled the auditorium to capacity. The school band opened with selections and a touch of acrobatics and tap dancing highlighted the show. Organizers praised all helpers as net proceeds exceeded $60 for the band.
A survey is being conducted by Washtenaw-Livingston Council to decide facilities for a 1936 council camp. Scout Executive Walter MacPeek notes both council and troop camps may be used as some troops prefer self planning while others seek a well managed summer experience. Details to follow after year’s start.
The Ladies' Library has purchased many new titles including Spring Comes on Forever and True by the Sun with authors Bess Aldrich Grace Livingston Hill Lida Larrimore and Kathleen Norris among others. A memorial note expresses farewell for Mrs Cora Gooding signed by Mrs Hattie Murray.
The Saline Rotary Club’s recent programs included a football questionnaire by Walter Cook, noted for its complexity to nonexperts and clarity to enthusiasts. T. M. Clay then read Harry Emerson Fosdick’s November 12 1935 Congressional Record address on The Unknown Soldier, which will be published in a future issue.
Ormond Danford of Michigan spent ten months in a sanatorium after contracting tuberculosis. He credits early discovery with Christmas seals for enabling treatment and recovery, reflecting how this charity supports many others in similar situations.
A friendly column extols truth and beauty found in books and mothers teachings. It evokes seekers of wisdom returning with the belief that sages spoke of what is found in the book our mothers read.
A handwritten recipe describes a fruit loaf cake with brown sugar coffee and spice flavors. It includes eggs, flour, baking powder, soda, nutmeg cloves and cinnamon, with citron lemon and orange peel, plus nuts and raisins. The clipping also recalls a May 10 1901 snowstorm and a humorous money joke about a wife asking for money.
The article notes rising interest in volleyball and improving basketball with more passing and speed. It highlights two rule changes: jump ball in the foul lane with only two players and foul shots awarded outside the lane. The first game is scheduled Tuesday November 26 against the Alumini, listing the high school lineup: Spindler Volz Dicks Ward Dieterle.
Swift Lathers writes a satirical warning urging readers not to rely on welfare, recommending wasteful spending on gas and treats while refusing to prepare for cold weather, and urging readers to seek welfare support as the solution. The piece promotes printing the take on local printers.
Mayor Sugden presides with Councilmen Lindemann Gross Uphaus Cook present. Clerk reads last minutes and bills list including State license Saline tax Arthur Armbruster gas Ann Arbor Foundry supplies Detroit Edison Co meters and wages paid to multiple staff. Motion to approve bills with interested members abstaining. Adjournment by Mayor’s call.
University Musical Society plans two December concerts at Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor Fritz Kreisler violinist to perform December 3 in the Choral Union Series and the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Serge Koussevisky to appear December 11 marking their eleventh Ann Arbor appearance Both shows expected to draw many out of town visitors and strong advance ticket demand After holidays the second half of the Choral Union Series will feature St Louis Symphony Vladimir Colschmann Detroit Symphony Bernadino Molinari Kolisch String Quartet John Charles Thomas Myra Hess and more
Michigan State College home economics guidance shows housewives how to turn butcher trimmings into sausage. Use two thirds lean pork and one third fat, chop fine, add salt sage pepper and nutmeg, grind again, then stuff or fry or can. A beef to pork mix is also usable for leaner meat.
After several weeks illness Mrs Addie Corbett died at her Ypsilanti home Saturday afternoon November 16 1935. Funeral services were held at the Dietiker Funeral Home Monday with Fr Hebert of Ypsilanti officiating and interment in Oakwood cemetery beside husband and four sons. Addie Krum born York township December 3 1856 married Irving Corbett January 1882 who died four years ago. One granddaughter Mrs Chester Janegate of Detroit and A J Warren of this city survive.
The Ladies Aid of the Federated Church will hold a bake sale at the Smith store Saturday afternoon. Proceeds support church programs and community service initiatives.
Saline lost to Ypsilanti 811 717 890 2418 as W Franklin led with 616 high total and 223 high game. Two matches played last week with the north woods trip and local league results noted, including the Recreation gang beating Haarer’s team two of three.
In Parma region Luciano Codeluppi reports a thunderbolt struck his house causing his beard and mustache to vanish while he was watching lightning. He escaped unharmed apart from the facial hair loss. The tale ends with a cheeky note about newspaper labels.
The DC Legion of Demolished Commanders will install officers Friday night November 29 with Stars and families in attendance. W M Sophia Austin and W P William Austin head the lineup along with A M Olga Lambarth A P Sam Lambarth Secretary Mintie Coe Treasurer Odessa Weber Con Esther Heininger Assistant Con Genevieve Gross Chaplain Elva Love Mar Gertrude Hartman Organist Lindle Henderson Adah Naomi Friis Ruth Mettie Schultz Esther Erma Wolfin Electra Elizabeth Keubler Warder Pauline Fosdick Sentinel George Seeger.
Buick sedan offered for sale as practically new with finish and upholstery like new. Massey Harris cream separator with 750 pound capacity offered at 65 000. Advert says will sell to a tight party. George Wyman 106 North 4th Avenue Ann Arbor Michigan.
Excellent tires on this low priced Chevrolet Six. Why buy another license plate for your old car. GEO. V. COOK & SON salines area car dealer offers radio repairs and parts. Day and night service at Shell Station Saline Ann Arbor Pleasant Lake Roads. Art Klager proprietor. Notice requests local people with legal printing needs for estate settlements to send items to The Observer via Probate Judge.
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