Old Planing Mill Recalled As Landmark Ends
The article recalls Saline’s old landmarks, noting the torn down planing mill built in 1872 by Henry Eddy and later run with Orrin Parsons. It details the mill’s history, workers, and the Briggs family connection, ending with lumber sold and machinery moved for reuse.
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Henry Eddy
Orrin Briggs
Hill
Detroit
Chicago
Saliné
Henry
Eddy
Charles Miller
Ella Henne
C. A. Jordan
Briggs
Briges
How to Pronounce Danielle Darrieux
Statisticians say Americans discuss film stars quickly. The Rage of Paris debuts at Saline Theatre with Danielle Darrieux, whose name pronunciation is outlined. The piece also notes Line You Sinners, a Crosby MacMurray comedy, and songs by Carmichael, Loesser, Burke, and Monaco in the same program.
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Danielle Darrieux
Universal
Paris
Saline Theatre
Danielly
Dan
Danielle
United States
France
Los Angeles
Fred MacMurray
Hollywood
Hoagy Carmichels
Frank Loesser
John Burke
James V. Monaco
Bine
Doctor Rhythm
From Ann Arbor to Detroit an 1836 travel tale and mail era notes
The piece recalls 1836 stage coach travel between Ann Arbor and Detroit with harsh roads, ice, and mud, and a long quest for a Detroit Chicago railway. It notes postal rates set by Congress, slow letter service, and a fraud swindle era with taverns, counterfeit coins, and the eventual crackdown as wireless era loomed.
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Ann Arbor
Detroit
Détroit
Ypsilanti
Detroit-Ann
Arbor
Chicago
Congress
Michigan
Indiana
Fine Talk On Our Economic Welfare
Prof. S Ritchie of Adrian College spoke at a Rotary Club meeting on Our Economic Welfare. He urged facing the economic situation as a masterable problem and argued for the American way over a government controlled Russian model. R. Ray Baker of the Ann Arbor Daily News will speak at noon.
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Rotary
S.ritchie
Adrian
Golleget
Economiég
Ritchie
Tni
R. Ray Baker
Ann Arbor Daily News
Rotary Club
Senator North's Deciding Vote Play at Local School
The cast led by Senator North and characters such as Virginia North and Dixie North will present Senator North's Deciding Vote under the Anti-Saloon League. The event is next Tuesday evening at the school with no admission, but an offering will be taken.
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Brewers and Distillers
Grover Burgan
Sec
Women’s Repeal Assn
A. J. Warren
Observer Liner ads offer a busy mix of sales and services
A jumble of local sale notices and ads appears with items like Winchester rifle for sale, wool rams, pumpkins, lard, stove wood, renting a five room house, chicken dinner at St. Pauls church, cleaning services by Swiss Cleaners, and auto repairs. Listings include contact names and phone numbers, plus multiple farm and feed store offerings and barber/oculist mentions.
St James Young Peoples League names delegates to conference
Twenty five members met at the old German school house with Rev Breiten bach leading a Bible study before the business session. Delegates chosen for the Freedom conference were Margaret Finkheiner for the league and Doris Klein for Sunday school. Officers listed include Florence Wiedmayer as president Viola Dicks as vice president Warren Finkbeiner as secretary and Dorothy Finkbeiner as treasurer. A November officer election is planned and the group has an invitation to a Hallowe en party hosted by Bethel league of Freedom in November.
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St. James Young Peoples League
Breitenbach
Freedom
Margaret Finkheiner
League
Doris Klein
Viola Dicks
Mildred Kohler
Florence Alber
Lucille Kohler
Florence Wiedmayer
Warren Finkbeiner
Dorothy Finkbeiner
Bethel League of Freedom
Hallowe’en
Nominating Petitions Open in City Clerk Office
Five or more council members to be named for nomination. At least one candidate for Con stable and Justice of the Peace position. Lottie Wallace, City Clerk, notes petitions are now on file in the City Clerk's office.
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Lottie Wallace
Water Dues Payment Notice by Treasurer Frank Camburn
October 15 date at Savings Bank for collection of water dues announced by Frank Camburn, Treasurer. He notes a quote about politicians and public obligation, hinting at broader political sentiment.
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The
Savings Bank
Saline Rockets Battle Clinton Indians In Close Friday Clash
Saline tied Clinton in a hard fought football game with Theron Klager breaking loose for Saline on the opening score and Jack Harrison later adding a Clinton touchdown. Clinton regained the lead before Saline blocked a punt for two points and held Clinton late but could not convert from the two yard line. Belleville Tigers visit Saline next, as Saline seeks a first win after earlier losses.
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Clinton “Indians
Rockets
Clinton
Theron Klager
Donald Finkbeiner
Jack Harrison
Harrison
Saline
Jack Marrison
Belleville “Tigers
Dundee
Belleville
Classified Ad Snippets Touch On Sales Services
A collage of ads offers dead stock removal by Central Dead Stock Co with Ann Arbor contact, auto parts from Art's Service Station in Saline, grocery and health notes, and a For Sale block listing a 1936 Dodge truck a 1957 Dodge pickup tractors and farm equipment with Herman Heininger contact.
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Ann Arbor
Central Dead Stock Co
McCormick
McCormick-Deeringe
McCormick-Deering
Herman, Heininger
Auction and notices for automobile sales and estate printing
The notice lists classic cars including a 1933 Chevrolet Coach a 1931 Chevrolet Coupe a 1934 Ford Sedan Delivery and a 1930 Chevrolet Adstr pickup from Cook Motor Sales Authorized Chevrolet Dealers. It asks residents with legal printing needs for estate settlements to send notices to The Observer via Probate Judge.
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COOK
Chevrolet
the Observer
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Senator North
Saline High School
Frank Church
Holly, Mich
Virginia North
Claire
MacArthur
Dixie ‘North
Robert Thomas
Mr. Granger
C. ‘A. Jewell
Miss Towne
Katherine Briggs
Sergi
Murphy
Arthur Erskine
Dr. Calhoun
Donald Leitheiser
Walter MacArthur
Pep
Observer
Winchester Rifle
Dee Noble
Parsons
Fred Gladish
Miehrhardt Road
John Hack
E. Dietiker
Emmett Hayes
John R. Ladd
Macon
Gottlieb Finkbeiner
Willow Road
Rear Hayes
Waterworks Road
Ladies of
Shropshire Rams
Ram Lambs
C. Lemon & Son
Dexter, Mich
Wm. Martin
R. G. Wahl
East Michigan Ave
Cole's Feed Store
Clover Seed
Wolverine
G. L. Parsons
C. R. Parsons
Bredernitz Mill
Sage
W. L. Rundell
Wiedman Auto Co
Saline Observer
Kelly
S. Ann Arbor St
Feed Safe Way
Saline Mercantile Company
Rosenthal
Idea
Wiedman Auto Company
Spies, MclIntosnes
Jonathans
J. W Young
Manchester Road
Saline Mercantile Co
George F. Byers
Gibson
Packard
U. of M
ST. James Y. P. L
Frank Camburn
High School News
Art’s
Saline-Pleasant Lake Roads
Schmid
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