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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
1
A traveler recalls a September crossing from Michigan to California. The narrative recounts night mountain passes, washouts, fuel shortages, and crowded cars in the heat, with vivid desert and citrus scenes in California and a welcoming note at the end. The mood shifts between fear, awe, and affection for the journey and companions.
A column of Thanksgiving narratives about neighbors Mrs Greenman’s kitchen chaos and rescues, Lindy Mann’s red trimmed house by misheard words, a plaque from A Sager Hall, South American seeds via the Pan American Society, and Detroit’s Christmas parade. Read about holiday humor, plants, letters, and local life in Saline.
A truck collision near west PF and a secondary crash at the Ford plant scene left three dead Be av er, Allen and Nelson killed instantly. Bahia seriously injured. Latham and spouse suffered multiple injuries in Cement City crash as Gilen investigates.
The sixth annual Adrian Production Credit Association meeting will be at the Lenawee Monroe Washtenaw and Wayne counties Methodist church Wednesday December 7 at 10 a m. Invites go to members families non members farmers county agents agr teachers AAA committees FSA reps and farm leaders. Inc reports on finances activities and growth will be presented by President Cosner and the secretary with a Talk from a Production Credit Corporation representative. A noon lunch will be served and a brief program is planned.
State police report rising livestock thefts with frequent sightings. A farm between Munich and Stockbridge reported 199 sheep missing, with past counts and ongoing losses including gasoline corn chickens and other farm goods. Residents urged to report suspicious activity promptly.
Saline General Hospital in Herccuthton reports Mrs Seprths of Chicago admitted for tonsil removal and described as slightly improved. Shirley ang Ro Dishoro had tonsils removed Monday. Mrs Pail Wanedier brought to hospital Wednesday as a medical patient. Wayne Captain, five months old, recovering from pneumonia. Phoee Miner remains about the same.
The Saline Observer lists a jumble of ads and notices for services and sales including feed store items, furniture for sale, rentals, and Thanksgiving visit updates. It mentions individuals such as Colleen Gress, Mrs C Grasshans, and Colleen Gress, with references to Ann Arbor, Willis, Saline, and Clare as locations. The page promotes garaged items, livestock, and farm goods, along with local business contact numbers and resident news.
Office in Mian Hotel offers eye examinations and glasses fitting from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM every Saturday. Dr. Fran Gifford is the Toledo optometrist available for appointments and fittings.
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