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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
4
A reflective church note invites the Methodist congregation in Saline to welcome a fresh church year with gratitude. It emphasizes growing in wisdom, spiritual stature, and favor with God and man, while seeking to know and be known by all in the community. It mentions Home-like Church and urges watching the Citizens Bank bulletin for sermon themes.
William S. Hart stars in Square Deal Sanderson as a Western code of fairness in shooting and revenge. Ann Little plays the ranch owner in New Mexico as she is rescued by Hart's hero in a tale of hard riding, gunplay, romance and Westward drama. The Brighton Argus notes a price increase while Howell Democrat cites local press struggles.
In Washtenaw County Probate Court at Ann Arbor on September 15 1920 Judge Emory E Leland hears Emma Jacobs cousin to request administration of Laura Jones estate be granted to William Knight or other suitable person and appraisers appointed. hearing set for October 15 1920 at 10 am with notice published in Saline Observer three weeks prior.
The Fourteenth Division covers American citizens outside the U S including Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii Virgin Islands Philippines Guam Yap. By 1920 it had 30808 paid members and supported war relief home service and disaster aid through chapters in many nations and ports.
The American Red Cross runs a broad program aiding disabled World War veterans in Public Health hospitals and through Federal Board for Vocational Education. Workers assist from admission to discharge, support Home Service in communities, and run convalescent houses and ward activities. They help with mental health cases, compensation claims, loans, living arrangements, and appeals, and follow up with trainees who leave programs. The Institute for the Blind trains blinded veterans and guides vocational placement for social, civic, and economic integration.
James L. Gregory died at his home on Thursday September 30 1920 after months of poor health following a serious fall. Born September 29 1840 on a government-aquired farm, he was the son of William Melville Gregory and Sophia. He married Martha M. Rawson in 1872 producing seven children, six living. He later married Mrs. Rachel Hall in 1904. Surviving are his six brothers and sisters except Will H. of Dayton, Ohio. He was a well known figure with many friends and relatives mourning his loss.
A note expressing heartfelt gratitude to friends for their kindness during a time of sorrow from Mrs Gregory and family.
Ford plans for 1920-21 output to reach one and a quarter million cars and 200000 Fordson tractors. In the producing year ended July 31 the Gstroit plant built 296660 Ford cars and 79013 tractors while fuel and material shortages limited 1919-20 output. Over 200000 customers await delivery as daily production climbs and new foundries come online.
Ida Nissly returned from Ypsi lanti over Sunday. Ed Ballard in an Ann Arbor hospital shows slow improvement. Ohio relatives visited Mr and Mrs Larry Holly. Frank Riedel and daughter Marguerite spent a day at Adrian last week. A 6 pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Betz on October 4. Several Bersuder relatives and friends visited Adrian and Tecumseh areas. Detroiter Harold Reed is seriously ill, cared for by Dr P A Schearer and Mrs G Aitken. Erma Riedel and Frank Binsman married at St Francis church Freedom with about forty guests. newlyweds to reside in Detroit.
The Iberian chapter of the American Red Cross, comprising Americans living in Spain, contributed 480 dollars to a fund raised by the Spanish Red Cross and the League of Red Cross Societies to combat malaria.
The notice lists subscription prices two dollars a year six months one dollar three months fifty cents. Single copies five cents. Obituary and marriage notices published free. Advertising rates and personal interest material priced at regular rates. Advertising representative listed.
A Democratic rally is set for Monday October 11 at 7 30 p m Eastern time at Ledi town hall. Speakers include George J Burke Arthur Brown Frank C Cole Otto Haab Carl Lehman and Fred Wahr. Music and entertainment planned. Meet the county candidates. All are welcome.
October meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association will be held in the school hall Monday evening at 8 o'clock Eastern time. All parents interested in school work should attend. Election of officers for the new year will be held along with the program and refreshments.
Enid Bennett spent weeks observing a typical girl typist to bring realism to her stenographer heroine in The Virtuous Thief at the Lib Herty theatre. Niles Welch stars opposite, with other notable players in the Paramount Ince production.
Parker Dry Cleaning and Pressing Shop advertises pressing and altering of all kinds with ladies’ work a specialty. Call No. 39 for further information. Parker Dry Cleaning Co. Wallace Block Saline.
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