Friday Special T Bone Steaks and Roasts
Friday special items include T bone steaks Ib 25 cents and fowl and springers beef roasts Gills 20 cents Swiss steaks also listed with prices in a compact grocery ad style.
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1939
Page
1
Fancy Rice and Grocery Ads from Hills Bros Co
A compact ad listing groceries and baking ingredients with prices. Includes Fancy Rice, Hills Bros Coffee two pounds for 15 cents, tea, ketchup at 19 cents per bottle, mustard, beans, citron, mixed fruit peels, and other baking ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills Bros
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Prices From Local Market
A readable OCR fragment lists assorted produce and prices including cabbage onions pumpkins cranberries mandarins apples oranges Brazil nuts and walnuts with per pound and per dozen rates. The garbled text hints at a supermarket or market ad format from a historical paper.
Scouters Conference In Ypsilanti December 7
Oscar H. Benson national director of Rural Scouting Service born in Delhi Iowa has farmed in Iowa Maryland Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and authored widely used agriculture texts since 1915 He developed 4 H Clubs and Junior Achievement Clubs of Eastern States He has directed junior extension work and 4 H for ten years and lectured at 200 chautauquas He is active in YMCA boys work and scouting roles in Adams district York Adams Council Pennsylvania and has been national director since March 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar H. Benson
Rural Scouting Service
Delhi
Iowa
Maryland
Masachusetts
Pennsylvania
Adams County
Y.M.C.A
Springfield
Mass
Adams
York-Adams Council of
Legion Auxiliary Surprises Mrs Fosdick On Birthday
On Monday evening American Legion Auxiliary members visited Mrs Theo dore Fosdick at her home for a birthday surprise. They presented a gift and cards, then lit a large birthday cake as she blew out the candles. Mrs Fosdick, a devoted auxiliary member, was thanked for her inspiring service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Theodore Fosdick
Miss Glennis Gordon Weds Dayton Man In Parsonage Ceremony
Miss Glennis Ruth Gordon and Robert LeRoy Puterbaugh of Dayton Ohio were married at the Collingwood Methodist parsonage with Rev Samuel Dunham. The couple will reside in Dayton where they are employed. Attendants included Clarke Gordon and Mrs Max Goffe. A reception followed with gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennis Ruth Gordon
Walter Gordon
Robert LeRoy Puterbaugh
Dayton
Ohio
Charles Puterbaugh
Collingwood Methodist Parsonage
Samuel Dunham
Clarke Gordon
Saline
Max Goffe
Ann Arbor
Saline High School
Cleary College
Ypsilanti
Gordon
Dorothy Sweetland
Luther Jedele
Marguerite Halsey
Lillian Seigler
Jerry Haslick
Glenford Hanson
Erwin
Weekly FFA meeting splits time between business and practice
The weekly meeting led by Bob Vaughn had 29 of 88 members present. It decided to hold business meetings every other week and practice basketball on the off weeks. The secretary will request a small plow from John Deere Plow Company for the VP’s station. New members will be initiated once Green Hand pins arrive. Six boys plan to attend the Live Stock Show in Chicago to qualify for reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Vaughn
FFA
John Deere
Chicago
Hospital Notices Report Local Surgeries
Saline General Hospital reports Miss Joanne Wallace had her appendix removed Tuesday morning. Mrs Byers of Saline Valley Farms had tonsils removed Friday. Forest King returned home after an appendix operation. William Peakes, severely burned, is improving. Mrs Katy Bartlett is making some improvement and can walk better. The column closes with a wry remark about country life and pacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Wallace
Byers
Saline Valley Farms
Forest King
Wiliam Peakes
Katy Bartlett
Oakwood Cemetery a window into a village past
The Oakwood cemetery story recalls Sunday gatherings among villagers, aging monuments, and evolving grave markers. It notes historic stones from 1850s to 1890s, including John Baumgardner work from Scotland and the Hotchkins family plot with three marble hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Cemetery
Eddy
Warren
John Baumgardner
Ann Arbor
Peter Head
Scotland
Glover, Hausey
Hotchkins
Christ
Town Council Minutes Approved and Bills Reviewed
The council met in the council chambers Monday evening November 13 with Mayor Townsend presiding. Present were Gross Dodge and Lindemann. Minutes read and approved. Bills totaling 2063.70 were ordered paid. Adjournment motion carried. Clerk Lottie Wallach. Mayor G C Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Gross
Dodge
Lindemann
Saline Theatre Presents Dual Hits It Could Happen to You and Renegade Trail
Saline Theatre opening week features a double bill with It Could Happen to You and Renegade Trail playing Friday and Saturday. The lineup includes Windy Halliday and Hopalong Cassidy characters, with Arizona cowpunchers and a romantic frontier backdrop. Lionel Barrymore stars in On Borrowed Time on Sunday and Monday, as Gramp fights Death to protect his grandson, followed by Everything’s on Ice starring Trene Dare Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Theatre
Mac Wilson
Lionel Barrymore
Gramp
Barrymore
Trene Dare
Saline Eastern Star installs new officers
Newly elected and appointed officers for Saline chapter of the Eastern Star are listed with titles such as Worthy Matron Mrs Arthur Heininger and Worthy Patron Arthur Heininger. Past Matrons will install the officers, with notices of contact numbers for local services and various classified items and ads surrounding the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Chapter of the Eastern Star
Arthur Heininger
Arthur Heining
Alwin Gross
Meta Schultz
Pauline Fosdick
Della Austin
Odessa Weber
Lena Davenport
Lillian Burgan
Lulu Davenport
Sentinel
George Seeger
Ada—Doris Eiverett
Ruth—Naomi Harris
Esther—Catherine Briggs
Martha
Laura Mann
Electa
Dorothy Stimpson
Lucille Henderson
William Austin
Martin Fucss
The
Eastern Star
County Christian Living and Leadership Training Banquet
The County School of Christian Living and Leadership Training holds its final Monday session on December 4 at 6 30 p m in the First Methodist parlors Ann Arbor A banquet will be served O R Yoder superintendent of Ypsilanti State hospital will be the speaker At 7 30 p m ministers and laymen will meet with Dr Yoder to discuss The Influence of Religion on Mental Health Visitors from the county are welcome and financial aid to the Watsh tenaw County Council of Churches and Christian Education will help sustain these efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County School of Christian Living and Leadership Training
First Methodist’ Church
Ann. Arbor
O. R. Yoder
Ypsilanti State Hospital
Federated Church of Saline
Yoder
Watshtenaw County
Mrs Christine Zahn Died At Her Home In Lodi Township
Mrs Christine M Zahn died at her Waters road home after a lingering illness. Born September 19 1856 in Lodi township she was the daughter of Michael and Barbara Keck. She married Gottfried Zahn November 25 1880 and lived in Lodi all her life. Survived by son Fred four daughters Mrs Albert Herter Scio Mrs George Herter Mrs Arthur Fiegel of Lodi Clara Zahn her housemate a brother Jacob Keck and sister Mrs Albert Weimer of Ann Arbor Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Scio church with Rev Arthur Wacker officiating and burial followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine M. Zahn
Waters Road
Lodi Township
Michael
Barbara Kaercher Keck
Gottfried Zahn
Lodi
Fred
Albert Herter
Scio
George Herter
Arthur Fiegel
Clara Zahn
Jacob Keck
Albert Weimer
Ann Arbor
Scio Church
Arthur Wacker
Saline Tavern Tops Nielson’s Flowers In Trio Of Games
Saline Tavern defeated Nielson's Flowers two games to one at Ypsilanti on Tuesday night. The meet featured scores from Saline Tavern players Schumm FitzGerald Hartman Tanner Hoeft and Hoeft with strong totals and multiple series. Nelson's Flowers posted solid counts from Pratt Wielson Miller Gray Hitchcock and others as the teams split the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Tavern
Nielson
Flowers
Ypsilanti
Jess
Schumm
FitzGerald
Hartman
Tanner
Hoeft
Nelson’s Flowers
Pratt
Wielson
Miller
Gray
Hitchcock
Haab Brosthers — Streicher
Connley
Tawler
Erlewine
D. Franklin
Clinton Woolen Mills
Hunt
Sell
Merle
Woods
Escott
Handicap
Saline Tavern—Schumm
Dusterbeck
McHenry Ees Hoeft
Eye examination and glasses fitting at Milan Hotel
The notice advertises eye examinations every Saturday from 2 30 to 9 30 P M with glasses fitted. It lists Dr Frank Gifford Toledo optometrist and an office at the Milan Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Frank Gifford
Toledo
School Activities 1929 40 Basketball Schedule
December 8 Alumni here. December 12 Pinckney here. December 15 University there. January 5 Romulus there. January 12 Belleville here. January 19 Flat Rock there. January 26 Milan here. February 2 Dundee here. February 6 Manchester there. February 9 Lincoln here. February 16 Roosevelt there. February 23 Chelsea here. Feb 29 March 2 district tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckney
University
Romulus
Belleville
Flat Rock
Milan
Dundee
Manchester
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Chelsea
Special-Men's Heavy Union Suits at Parsons’ Store
The Observer Liner ads list a variety of local sales and services including men’s heavy union suits at 98 cents at Parsons’ and note no Sunday radio sales or service. Also promoting Delco batteries, heating work, farm equipment for sale, piano lessons and Christmas gift items with local business references around Saline and Ypsilanti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Fosdick & Ford Hi Speed Station Promotes Lubrication
There were 29,485,680 motor vehicles registered in the U S. Thousands of motorists could save money by lubricating their cars regularly. Our correct lubrication with the right lubricants is the cheapest life insurance you can buy for your car. Try us once and see.
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Cole
Meat Department
Fowl and Springers
Grocery Department
Navy
Brazil
Wwi
Schmid’s
Scouters Conference
F. F. A. News
Pioneer Times
Council Proceedings
Lottie Wallach
G. C. Townsend
NEW O. S
Clarence Cook
W. E. Dietiker
Basswood Timber
E. L. Norton
Saline, Mich
Frank Tucker
Maconroad
Kent
A. G. Wood
Dime Bank
Detroit
George Schmid
Saline and
Milda Road
Wiedman Auto Co
Tecumseh
C. R. Frost
Dareling & Co
Irish Hills
A. Gardner
Onsted
Mich
Ronald L. Fits- Gerald Agency
G. L. Parsons
Adrian
Adrian Tankage Co
L. O.gibson
Packard
Hill
West Henry Street
M. Burkhardt
A. R. Burkhardt
Hexecutor
Ray Rauser
Rauser Outfizing Co
North Fourth Avenue
Cook Motor Sales
Chevrolet
County Christian School
Tavern
the Observer
Kelly
South
Ann Arbor St
Delco
R G. Wahl
Herman Heininger
Wiedman Auto -Company
University of Michigan
Ford
Brooks Brothers
Phone 101
E. Mich
Ave
Ypsilantiax
Zenith
Gibson Electric
Elmer Steele
Michigan Ave
U. S
Fosdick & Ford
Michigan
Harris
William
Hopalong Cassidy
Boyd
Andy
Stuart Erwin and
Gloria Stewart
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Irene Dare
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