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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
3
A note on Observer advertising columns showing it reaches far more people than calling fifty individuals, making it easier and cheaper to spread messages to a wide audience.
Regular Star reports on residents visiting Chicago Ann Arbor Detroit and across Michigan with church events and club meetings. It notes missionary services at Trinity Lutheran, forthcoming Harvest Home Festival and October 6 Reciprocity Day, plus local improvements and social visits among families and service groups.
Saline Ro tarians hear details of Camp Perry events where 1,500 to 2,000 competitors shoot in all rifle and pistol divisions. A government supplied setup includes rifles targets ammunition and supervision with an exhibit of guns by major manufacturers and a junior rifle school. Fielding H Yost is expected to address today and local football players may attend. Guests included Walter MacPeek J J Kelly and E D Foster.
The reporter recounts calls near Sa line with Mrs. Chris Dieterle. Scenes include fall color roadsides and a visit to a busy home featuring glistening fruit, canning, poultry, and a flower bed. The tomato patch shows three girls sorting grading tomatoes with skilled care.
The Saline Gun and Rifle Club elected new officers at its annual meeting last Thursday. Theodore Stimpson becomes president with O D Hoffman as vice president Alwin R Burkhardt as secretary treasurer Lilburn Burleson named range officer Plans include an outdoor trap and turkey shoot this fall and an expanded indoor .22 calibre schedule in the Southeastern Rifle League and Central Michigan Rifle League A trap shoot is set for Sunday at 1 pm at Hoffmans flats half a mile west of Saline Mercantile Company.
Fifteen years ago Fred Rowe and wife were supper guests of John Rowe. Herman Heininger and family visited Carl Heininger. Mrs Chris Braun and Esther visited relatives in Ann Arbor. Ida Chandler and Florence Bond travel to Battle Creek to see Professor Hendershot. Frank Kelsey sold his York farm and will move to Haight street. Elwood Biddle and children visited Deford relatives. Mrs Sam Craig and John Rowe drove to Dexter with Rev J F Tree visiting. Emma Nissly’s daughter and Harry Parsons family return from Maryland. Ruth Rose Lottie Price Ethel Cullen Laura Kaiser start stenographic study at Cleary College. Hazel Fucss Wilma Cole Ruth McAllister enroll at Normal Ypsilanti with Cleary courses. Saline faces housing shortage as Holt couple plans Detroit move, ending days serving in Uphaus’ waiting room.
Thirty years ago an eight pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Theurer on Saturday. A reunion of Feldkamp and Westphal families was held at the home of Mr and Mrs A L Westphal with about thirty five guests.
The Michigan Department of Conservation warns hunters facing new license tag rules. Chief H R Sayre says lost tags create enforcement issues and must be replaced via a license agent for 50 cents after surrendering the old deer license and antler tag. No improvised tags allowed.
The jury panel for the October term has been drawn. Jurors listed include Ann Arbor residents William Byrnes Arnold C Bisch Rupert Haynes Robert Martin Mrs Florence M Hilbert Mrs Maybelle L Douglas Himer E Brooks Ypsilanti Fred E Weinmann Sr Mrs Hazel Fitzpatrick and township members Herman Haas Clyde Bunton Fred N Randall Leo Heatley Edwin Hieber Adolph Seitz etc plus officials from Ann Arbor Ypsilanti townships and nearby areas. Judge Sample plans to return October 5 to review the docket which totals 244 cases across law chancery and criminal divisions.
Michigan State College researchers led by Dr. Ray Nelson have developed Michigan Golden, a yellow celery variety resistant to wilt and rapid to blanch, aiming to boost Michigan's celery production beyond California and Florida. Separate warnings note calcium arsenate residue in mint hay threatens dairy cattle, sheep, and horses, urging reduced feeding and alternative forages.
Boy Scout troops from Washtenaw and Livingston counties reserve log cabin space at Newkirk Scout camp for Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas to New Year week. The camp will host 40 scouts and several leaders with a reunion theme recalling the 1936 summer camp. On October 8 about 500 scouts will gather for a major fall service project including ushering at football games and other community service activities.
St John s Lutheran Church Bridgewater invites worshippers to divine services at 10 a m and Sunday school. English services are held every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Ev ery body cordially invited.
Morning worship at 10 o clock and Harvest Festival service. Sunday school at 11 15 with Harry A Holmes as superintendent. Epworth Leagues at 6 30 and Evening 7 30. The annual school night and union service features the Community Choir led by Mrs Miriam Moore and speaker Rev John Bowney of Manchester. Wednesday prayer service and Thursday choir at 7 30. Tell it if you want to sell it.
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