Saline PTA plans year of programs and speaker
The Saline schools Parent and Teacher Association executive committee outlined two program parts, instructional and entertaining, and started a speaker search. Dr. Edgar T. Johnson, University High School principal, will speak Monday evening October 23 on The Present Emergency in Education. The meeting at the high school at 8 p.m. promises music and free admission.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Saline
Edgar T. Johnson
University High School
Johnson
Delightful Reception for Local Teachers at Federated Church
A reception honoring teachers of area schools drew about 135 attendees at the Federated Church on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Bessie Collins presided, Arthur J. Lutz served as toast master, and Prof. John L. Brumm of Ann Arbor entertained with stories and a talk on Life and Living.
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Cédurch
Bessie Collins
Arthur J.“Lutz
George “V. ‘Todd
A. A. Kalder
Christine Schaller
Edward F. Henne
John. L. Brumm
Ann ‘Arbor
Mildred Nissly
Julio del Toro
J. I. Brumm
Ann Arbor
Willing Workers Mark 20th Anniversary Meeting
The Willing Workers held a September meeting at Belleville with Mrs. Louise Ellis hosting. Activities included readings by Ada Lutz and Na omi, views of Chicago by Miss Friis and Miss Gordon, a doorknob skit, and a dinner. The group announced its October gathering and urged members to pay dues. this year marks the society’s twentieth anniversary.
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Louise Ellis
Belleville
Ada Lutz
Chicago
Naomi
Priis
Fannie Friis
Julia Gordon
Plavier
Asa Doorknob
Ila Luckhardt
Mary Finkhbeiner
Milan Triumph Sparked Town Football Fervor
Local note recounts Friday game where Milan overwhelmed our line with multiple touchdowns before the defense stiffened in the final quarter. The writer praises the team’s resilience, notes upcoming trip to Dundee, and urges readers to support the squad. Also shares quirky anecdotes about a star serial number bill, bed springs for sale, freshmen initiation, and town gossip.
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Milan
Bruckners
Dundee
Gen‘fleman
Hilde Probyn
Smile and Shove: A View From the Downcast Life
A speaker questions the creed of perpetual cheer and resilience. The piece contrasts social pressure to smile with harsh reality, including poverty, homelessness, and loss, suggesting a forthcoming reckoning rather than easy happiness. The speaker mocks preachy optimism and foresees a grim payoff.
Washtenaw County Wheat Growers Seek Bonus Contracts
A total of 238 Washtenaw county wheat growers applied to qualify for the government bonus wheat for reducing acreage. County agent H. S. Osler reports they will form a county wheat organization and hold a meeting to finalize the group. Committees will pass on applications before government contracts are signed.
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Washtenaw County
H. S. Osler
Chicken Supper at St Pauls Church Saline Oct 20
The ladies of St Pauls church Saline will host a chicken supper on October 20 in the church basement. The menu includes fried chicken spinach mashed potatoes gravy cabbage salad pears cucumber pickles rolls sweet bread cream cake and coffee. Adults 50 cents children 35 cents.
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Ladies of St
New Responsibility Law Discussed By Rotarians
Rotarians heard how the new responsibility law, set to take effect October 17, aims to curb reckless driving and reduce accidents. The Michigan measure suspends licenses after major violations or judgments and requires proof of financial responsibility by deposit, bond, or insurance. Guests included H B Dunsmore of Flint and Leigh Townsend of Ypsilanti with plans to host District Governor Joseph Mills of Detroit.
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H. BH
Dunsmore
Flint
Etronset
Michigan
Canada
Mr. Dunsmore
A. R. Burk
Haarer Bad Then Good Gross Trims Recreation
Report of a sequence of games between Haarer and Recreation and Ambruster’s team. Haarer’s squad lost two of three to Ambruster, then won two of three against Wiedman before Gross swept all three against Recreation. Individual and team scores are listed.
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Ambruster
Haarer
Wiedman
Meees
Liawrence Apiveeen
Fitzgerald —— Arn
D. Burkhart
Dell Eeeareeres
ADM
Harmon
No Hunting Signs Lure Folks To Protect Farms
The Addison Courier reports on signs warning farm visitors and a hunting season incident on the Sorby place near town. An unknown shooter mistook Elvin Gibbs's cow for a duck along Bean Creek and killed her. The piece criticizes law allowing irresponsible people to carry firearms.
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Elvin Gibbs
Sorby Place
Quack
Addison
Courier
Regional Conference Set At Ann Arbor October 17 18
St Pauls and St James church groups plan delegations to the Ann Arbor Regional Conference to be held at Bethlehem Evangelical church on October 17 and 18. Rev P Beecken Owosso Rev H P Vieth St Louis Rev Emil Menzil India and Rev Robert Stanger Detroit head program. A pageant Onward Christian Soldiers and speakers include Rev Stanger in afternoon sessions with a men’s rally that evening. Conference officers are H S von Rague Manchester chair Rev T R Schmale Ann Arbor vice-chair Miss Esther Landwehr Saline secretary and Mrs LeRoy Marx Manchester treasurer.
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St. Paul’s Church
St. James Church
Saline Township
Ann Arbor
Bethlehem Evangelical Church
P. Beecken
Owosso
H. P. Vieth
St. Louis
The
Synod
Emil Menzil
India
Robert ‘Stanger
Bethel Church
Detroit
Elmhurst College
Stanger
Reédple’s
St. Pauls Church
Laura Kaiser
Esther Landwehr
H. SS. von Rague
Manchester
T. R. Schmale
Saline
Local Poultrymen See Educational Film at Opera House
The showing of the poultry picture Whats Ahead at the opera house Saturday evening drew a large crowd of poultry raisers. The film photographed on a big experimental farm illustrated precise test work, laying houses and trap tests, incubators, a brooder house for 15 chick lots, and scales weighing baby chicks.
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Opera House
Saline's Oldest Citizen Surprised On 98th Birthday
Alfred Daniels celebrated his 98th birthday Monday night with a surprise party hosted by his children Hattie Towler Louis and Frank, Flora Rogers, and George Stolsteimer. Grandchildren Raymond Donald Daniels and Arthur Rogers attended along with relatives George Stolesteimer George Hanselman and Joan Winkle as guests, presenting a cake with 93 candles.
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Alfred Daniels
Hattie Towler
Louis
Frank
Flora Rogers
Géorge Stolsteimer
Raymond
Donald Daniels
Arthur Rogers
George Stolsteimer
George Hanselman
Joan ‘Winkle
Mr. Daniels
Fifty guests attend What-so-ever class party at the Cole home
Sixty members and guests gathered Monday evening at Mr and Mrs A E Cole’s residence for a class party. After a brief business session the program featured two boys quartet songs, Clara Smith solo, a duet by Rev and Mrs Bert Hole with daughter Vera, games followed by refreshments and a pleasant conclusion.
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A. E. Cole
Clara Smith
Bert Hole
Vera
Local Ethics Motto Promotes Community Patronage
A Northwest News item quotes Napoleon from Ohio urging residents to prosper indirectly by supporting and endorsing fellow citizens, emphasizing mutual buying and promotion within the community.
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Napoleon
Ohio
Nortwest News
Demonstration of Gas Tractor at Love Farm on Bridgewater Road
Farmers are invited to a gas tractor demonstration at Wm Love's farm on Bridgewater road 30 miles west of Saline on Wednesday October 18 starting about noon. W J Schneider from Ann Arbor, local representative of the Full Case Quality Line, will lead the session. Bring friends interested in farming improvements.
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Wm. Love
Bridgewater Road
Saline
W. J.schneider
Ann Arbor
Ady
WT. Schneider
Used and farm equipment ads from The Observer
Classified notices and ads for rentals, livestock, footwear, vehicles, and farm supplies from The Observer. Highlights include Wiedenman Auto Company listings for cars and parts, Parson’s shoe sales, livestock and feed deals, cabbage and egg sales, and miscellaneous notices on licenses and poultry tonics. The page markets several local vendors and sale items with contact details.
Automobile Insurance Special Rates For Farmers
The ad notes October 16 as the deadline for automobile insurance special rates for farmers with full coverage including liability and property damage. It advertises light car coverage at 12 dollars and invites inquiries about insurance requirements from Wiedman Auto Company and GEO. V. GOOK & SON, authorized Chevrolet dealers, describing a 1981 Chevrolet truck with dual wheels and stake platform.
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Wiedman Auto Company
Chevrolet
V Gook & Son
High Grade Coke and Coke at Right Prices
Classified fragment lists various coke types and suppliers and advertises a magazine subscription sales plan by Moore-Cottrell Inc. It mentions the need for magazine subscriptions in Saline area and requests notices to be sent for estate settlements through The Observer.
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Saline
U. 5S
Moore-Cottrell, Inc
Wayland Road
North Cohocton
Nery
Observer
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