05 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1944
Page
1
Public meeting scheduled at the school house Friday at 8 o clock to inform the community about the United War Chest drive and Saline’s added Community Chest funding. The drive aims to raise 2000 dollars for these worthy projects and urges general attendance.
Saline High opened the 1944 football season with a 19 6 defeat by Romulus in a hard fought game. Romulus scored first on a short drive after a long pass set them up, Saline tied it at 6 6 with a second half touchdown, Romulus added another score and an extra point, final 19 6. The community backed the athletic program with strong business support boosting the athletic fund.
Nostalgic reflections on autumn, old blue laws, and sugar shortages frame a short column. The piece recalls Dehydration and drying fruit before sugar became common, comments on returning veterans and employer patience, notes General Ferdinand Foch’s 1851 birth and his World War I leadership, and ends with a rainy day memory and a call to read the liner ads.
Policyholders of Michigan Mutual Liability Co and Associated Geneva Fire Co are asked to contact Elvin Armbruster at 117R2 Saline, Michigan regarding any losses or accidents.
Dr Frank Gifford an optometrist in Milan advertises an eye exam event at the Milan hotel on a Saturday evening from 1 60 to 9 36 p m with glass fittings marking his 11th year in Milan.
Walter Geski secretary of the Ann Arbor Community Chest spoke at the Rotary Club meeting at The Tavern last Thursday noon outlining plans Saline could follow for the United War Fund and Community Chest drive set to begin about the 18th. Mrs. Lance Rogers Mrs. Merritt Martin and Mrs. Walter MacArthur attended to report back to their groups. Miss Marjorie Noble praised the Girls State sessions she attended in Ann Arbor and thanked the club for sponsorship.
Mrs Ora A Wheelock Hollis dies at 67 in St Joseph Mercy hospital Ann Arbor born June 23 1877 in Pittsfield township lifelong resident married Frank C Hollis April 7 1897 Survivors include husband three daughters Mrs William Wackenhut Chelsea Mrs Baynton Roach Chelsea and Mrs Raymond Wiethammer Saline one son Grant Hollis Evansville Ind two brothers Ward and John Wheelock Saline one sister Miss Dot Wheelock Dexter nine grandchildren Funeral held Saturday at 2 PM Lockwood funeral home Rev William H Bach officiating
Saline General Hospital reports a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zurlinden with a Sept date. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Reed announce a daughter born Oct 2. Mr. and Mrs. Carlene welcome a daughter born Oct. Mrs. Erwin Buss and their young son returned home Saturday. Ron Hammond of Milan had tonsils removed Saturday. Last week's report records a son for Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Buss of Bridgewater born Sept 21. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Muri Falk of Ilan on Sept 25. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Dicks celebrate a daughter born Sept 25. Mrs. Audrey Palmer of Macon had tonsils removed on Monday. Fred Craig and his wife and child returned home in Milan on Tuesday. Fred Brenson and Wilbert Coe remain about the same.
The Forensic Club met on September 26 under Mrs Til ler sponsorship. Officers elected include President Mary Caryl O'Neil Vice President Margaret Davis Secretary Donna Stoddard Treasurer David Cuff. The group studies dramatics and plans a debating team and University of Michigan contests in orations and declamations.
A roster lists student officers by class with positions for president vice president secretary and treasurer across eighth grade seventh grade fifth and sixth grades. Notable names include Henry Berglund Barbara Baumann Mary O'Neill Warren Martin David Cuff Arthur Moehn James Thomas John Jaeger Walter Sally George Cook Shirley Hagen Robert Harris Doris Alber Marilyn Schaefer Carl Miller Joan Dechert Jane Shurtz Constance Gross Patricia White Dale Rothfuss Patty Campbell and Richard Scrugegs.
A city and township paper collection will be held all day Saturday October 7. City residents should place newspapers cartons and magazines at the curb by 9 am. Youth groups will assist and meet at the fire hall 8:30 am. Rural residents may bring papers to the barn behind Gross Hardware. Proceeds benefit local youth groups. For information contact William Jakad salvage chairman.
The first community party of the season gathered about 150 people Monday at Willow Run. Hans Schmidt organized the event with Miss Nebbergall at the piano, and refreshments from the Community Council and Sub-Debs followed a lively games session. The evening featured square and round dancing and honored new teachers. Next party on Monday Oct 9 will present the first annual report including the summer playground and a talk by Prof. Howard McClusky of the University of Michigan, followed by a dance.
Classified items listed include a piano for sale by Mrs Charles Howard with phone 116R2 a girls snow suit for sale by Mrs Sam Lambarth 259 and a stock offer from Eewin Nissley Saline 162522 for 12 young coarse wool rams and 20 of 32 large ewes aged 1 to 6 years Also a ride request from Graydon Everett Saline to Dearborn with a return trip possible leaving Dearborn at midnight contact via Saline 126 Must be collected by 4 pm for daily trips except Sundays.
We have customers for small or large farms and village homes with extra garden space. If price is reasonable, we will sell your farm. Editor broker Lettermoser, 34423 Plymouth Road, Livonia Michigan 2794 Plymouth Michigan.
Various ads include. For Rent One furnished room. We buy and trade guns. Used cars wanted. For Sale Day bed and wardrobe trunk. Semi-Solid Buttermilk in drums and barrels for poultry. Wanted to rent a 6 or 7 room home in Saline. Thomas Shurtz camping outfit. Wiedman Auto Company and Wied man Auto Co. in Saline offer tires and cars. Local auctioneers and service providers listed with phone numbers.
Farm animals listed as dead or useless removed with horses three dollars and cows two dollars per unit. Prompt service including Sundays. Call 4846. Adrian Michigan. Reverse charges requested.
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