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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
2
The Saline Observer lists publisher Sim R Wilson and editor M C Boutelle. It details postal status, pricing for single copies and subscriptions, and rates for notices and poetry, with obituaries and marriages published free and minimum charges outlined.
Officials emphasize that every agency handling public funds must publish regular financial reports detailing spending. The statement underscores transparency as a fundamental democratic principle.
The piece marks National Newspaper Week October 1 to 8 and, sharing the Detroit Free Press view, emphasizes press freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It notes the week’s observance may be superficial, yet daily honest reporting remains the true tribute to free press.
The Methodist Church hosts a Harvest Festival with Rev W E Harrison as guest speaker. Sunday school at 11 am covers Life of Christ from Luke. Events include meetings Oct 15, 17, and 18 with education boards and a church party.
Rev. H. E. L. Engel pastor conducts 10 a m divine services in English with Sunday school at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
A brief church notice from Bridgewater lists St. John’s Lath Church with M. C. Phillipp serving as pastor. The item records local congregational leadership for the parish.
The Brighton Argus notes Rev Roy J Miller minister at Federated Church with Sunday school led by G Gray Everett and mentions odd fall weather triggering blossoms and ripening fruit off season. A spray of red raspberries brought by James Standlick is displayed at the Argus office showing 12 ripe berries and many green ones and identifies the plant as common not ever bearing Brighton.
The Saline Woman's Club hosted a joint meeting with the Willing Workers and Macon Woman's Club on October 1 marking the opening club year. About ninety attended a one o'clock luncheon in the Eastern Star dining room followed by speakers including Mrs. Earl Warner and Prof. Samuel T. Dana.
Miss Lulu M. Fairbanks reports from Alaska that air bases are bringing new citizens to the Territory. The piece recounts the Stikine river trip, glaciers, wild game dinners in Anchorage, and autumn views from the air. Mrs. Lucy E. Fairbanks and daughters Esther and Margaret traveled with relatives, visiting Yellowstone and Old Faithful before returning to Seattle.
Local notes recount visits and travel across Michigan towns. Residents from Detroit Hillsdale Bay City Ann Arbor Dexter Paw Paw Plymouth and Tecumseh are listed with weekends and attendance at events and funerals. District pupils and staff are named with September attendance.
Circuit court juror this week is W. R. Stierle. A son was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Graf. John Gillen moved his shoe shop to the south store in Wallace block. W. M. Fowler attends the Republican state convention in Detroit. Miss Mary Eccles visited Miss Gertrude Collins at Grosse Ile Saturday and Sunday. W. L. Nissly plans a variety store in the MecKinnon building in about two weeks. Will Fowler sold the Sophia Bohnett forty acres to Hol. Stierle. Mrs. Laura Richards and daughter Bessie were guests of her son and family Saturday. A rally day at the Methodist church is set for Sunday morning. Mrs. Minerva Parsons sold her property opposite the school grounds to Mrs. Sarah Schleh. J. A. Collins has a watermelon on exhibit at Cotton & Hammond weighing about 43 pounds. Miss Clara Seitz married Edwin Laubengayer of Chelsea on October 5.
Mrs. Emanuel Rentschier remains about the same. Harold Locks is much improved and able to sit up now. Miss Helen Armbruster had her tonsils removed Monday. Jackie Leonard, son of Mr and Mrs Chester Leonard, had his tonsils removed Monday morning. Miss Phoebe Minzey celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary Tuesday.
A reader shares tips on gathering leaves acorns and nuts for winter crafts and clothing accents. A guest recalls painted nut clusters and dried shells used in outfits, with mountain schools turning handicrafts into a local specialty. A recipe combines lard brown sugar molasses and spices for cookies. Tomato recipes detail fried ripe tomatoes with sugar and a brown sauce over tomatoes.
Home economists at Michigan State College endorse glass jar fermentation for sauerkraut in single meal portions. Salt and cabbage are packed in jars with loose lids, gas formation appears, juice is reintroduced, and jars sealed after 1 month to 6 weeks. Summer method uses traditional cracks with heat processing later.
Michigan State College home economics staff define pan broiling as cooking without fat water or cover to suit tender chops. Frying uses fat whether deep or shallow, sauteing browns foods in a little fat and turning often, braising browns then braises in steam with or without liquid. A humorous note ends the piece.
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