Townsends Longtime Leader Gilmer C Townsend Dies
Gilmer C Townsend born August 6 1857 in New York state died Saturday after a lifelong career in commerce banking and public service He served as Saline Michigan mayor and on the county board of supervisors and belonged to the Methodist church Masonic lodge Rotary Club and was life member of several Townsend relatives survive including widow Mabel C and several nieces Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery Funeral services were held Tuesday at Lockwood funeral home led by Dr Fred A Lendrum
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Gilmer C. Townsend
New York State
Michigan
Dexter
Saline
Hammond
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodges
Rotary Club
Mabel C
Leigh D
Olive E. Townsend
Omraha
Neb
Gertrude Townsend
Mrs Maude Rankin Dies After Illness At 64
Mrs. Maude Rankin aged 64 died Friday after a long illness though her health had been poor for years. Born February 22, 1875 in Kankakee Illinois she married Winton Lyle Rankin October 30 1902. She lived in the community 20 years and belonged to Federated church. Funeral 2 PM Monday at Lockwood funeral home Rev William H Bach officiated. burial beside her husband in Oakwood cemetery. There are no surviving relatives.
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Maude Rankin
Kankakee
Til
Adam
Sarah Kerr
Winton Lyle Rankin
Rankin
Federated Church
Lockwood
William H. Bach
Oakwood Cemetery
Death of John G Finkbeiner 87 at Saline Township
John George Finkbeiner died Saturday morning at his daughter’s home in Saline township at age 87. Born in Germany October 25, 1855, he was a member of St. James Church. Services were held at the Rhoem home and at St. James Church with burial in St. James Cemetery. Survivors include three sons and seven daughters, 17 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
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John George Finkbeiner
Saline
McKay Street
William D. Beechm
Saline Township
Sebastian
Agnes Bower Finkbeiner
Germany
St. James Church
Rhoem
Library Receives State Grant for New Books
Saline Public Library receives 64.54 from State Aid to Public Libraries, aimed at equalization for libraries in low assessed valuation areas. Funds buy new books and magazines. The library, open Wednesdays and Saturdays, promotes Victory Book Campaign and asks for book donations at banks or Gross hardware.
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Saline
State Board For Libraries
Birthday thanks to friends for cards and gifts
A note from BHdna Walker thanks friends for the lovely cards and gifts received on their birthday.
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Bhdna Walker
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Maude Rankin
Gratitude is expressed for kindnesses and courtesies shown to Mrs. Maude Rankin during illness and death. Signed by Mrs. Harriet Gilbert Mrs. Edith P. Hutt and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rankin.
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Maude Rankin
Harriet Gilbert
Edith P. Hutt
Charles Rankin
Seventeen Wartime Letters and Home Front Reflections
A reflective column notes Wheeler’s closure for two months and family rest, laments slang and manners, praises reading and music, highlights home front sacrifices, and chronicles community life including a High School dance and use of clay by children. The piece blends humor with civic sentiment and questions of tradition.
Dedication of Honor Roll Ceremony at High School
The Honor Roll on the school lawn was dedicated Sunday afternoon after an anonymous gift. Mayor Alwin Gross accepted the Honor Bell on behalf of the city as the High School Band gave performances led by Chester Ryan. Royal S. Baker funded a Red Cross donation through a painting project, and speakers included Reverend Baumann, with support from F. W. Harms and Royal Baker.
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Ben Anhaus
American Legion
Carl A. Curtiss
Alwin Gross
Chester Ryan
Yplanti
Ann Arbor
Erwin Schmid
Ira Pfeifle
Royal S. Baker
Milan
Red Cross
Fire Causes Attic Damage at Giddings Place
Fire Chief Heinie Ormsby reports a Thursday afternoon blaze at Ed and Mrs Hering’s home on Russel Street started by a blow torch used to burn old paint from the cornice. Damage confined to the attic between two rafters with smoke harming several firemen and bystanders. The Giddings Place was recently purchased by the Herings and is undergoing repairs and redecorating.
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Heinie” Ormsby
Ed. Hering
Giddings
Russel Street
Herings
Saline Woman's Club Reciprocity Day Planned
The Saline Woman's Clip reports Reciprocity Day at the Methodist church on Tuesday October 19 with The Willing Workers and Macon Woman's Club as guests. A potluck luncheon will start at noon with each attendee bringing their own table service. A Red Cross speaker will present and each group will cover a portion of the program. Major league baseball in New York City draws about 3 000 000 attendees annually, representing 31 percent of the national total.
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Methodist Church
Macon Woman's Club
the Red Cross
New York City
Birthday Greeting and thank you note from neighbors
The Townsend Family wishes a birthday greeting to Kenneth Walter Hieber of Route 4 Ann Arbor on Sunday October 10. They also thank friends for sympathy after a bereavement and acknowledge the Fire Department and telephone operators for their quick response to a recent fire.
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Kenneth Walter Hieber
Route 4
Ann Arbor
Townsend
Herings
Expressing Gratitude for Kindness and Comfort From Relatives
A note thanks relatives and friends for kindnesses flowers and Rev Haneberg comforting words and the singers. Co D Finkbeiner Mrs Sophia Roehm Mrs Barbara Lesser mentioned by name for support.
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Haneberg
D. Finkbeiner
Sophia Roehm
Barbara Lesser
Thanks for kindness to our mother and flowers
The children of Mrs. Rosina Luckharat express gratitude for acts of kindness during her last illness and for the comforting words from Rev. Cc. H. Wittbracht and the many beautiful flowers.
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Cc. H. Wittbracht
Rosina Luckharat
Eyes Examined Dr. Frank Gifford Toledo Optometrist
Dr Frank Gifford offers eye examinations at the Milan Hotel on Saturday from 1:00 to 9:30 p m. Glasses fitted. This marks the tenth year of service in Milan.
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Frank Gifford
Toledo
Milan
Saline Delegates Attend State MOMS Convention in Ann Arbor
Saline MOMS delegates Mrs. Fred Arend Mrs. Frank Deede and Mrs. Stella Rogers traveled to Ann Arbor for the Arst state convention this week. Mrs. Walter MacArthur attended the President's luncheon. Saline members were guests at Flat Rock MOMS last Thursday with Floyd Rogers Lance Rogers Fred Schiil Harry Meggett Violet Graf and Walter MacArthur among the attendees.
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Saline
MOMS
Ann Arbor
Fred Arend
Frank Deede
Stella Rogers
Walter MacArthur
Moms of
Flat Rock
Meadams
Floyd Rogers
Lance Rogers
Fred Schiil
Harry Meggett
Violet Graf
Auction Notice for Carl Schroen Sale Near Sa Line
An auction by Carl Schroen is set for Thursday October 28 at the location one half mile south and two miles east of Sa line.
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Carl Schroen
Saline
Maynard Bird
Britton
Mich
Ridge Road
Corner Maple
Observer Liners Classified Ad Rates Open Note
Observer publishes classified ads at six cents per line for first insertion and four cents per line for subsequent insertions with a minimum charge of twenty five cents. The ad policy outlines pricing and formatting in the newspaper’s classified section.
Numerous Farm Goods and Local Trades Advertised in Saline Market
Saline merchants list for sale items including livestock poultry seeds machinery and used cars. Notices cover hens ducks Coarse Wool ewes and 1940 Ford DeLuxe plus bedding fixtures and farm supplies. Local dealers Wiedman Auto Co Ward's Farm Store Morton Poultry Farm offer vehicles tractors seeds hay and livestock with contact details across Saline and adjacent towns.
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Morton
Charles Schultz
Ann Arbor Area Farm Listings Offer Large Properties
Multiple farm and property listings near Ann Arbor with clay loam soil. Properties include 130 acre farm on Saline Road with a 10 room brick house and 20 acres alfalfa, 290 acres west of Ann Arbor with large barn and 28 cow stanchions, and 120 acres west of Ann Arbor with an 8 room house. Prices range from 5 000 to 20 000 dollars with terms and down payments. Contact ORIL FERGUSON at 928 Forest, Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor
Saline Road
Ypsilanti
Us-12
Chelsea
Whitmore Lake
Oak Grove
Oril Ferguson
Forest
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Happy
Observer
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Wolverine
Parsons
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Saline Mercantile Co
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Sigsnea
George E. Schwoerha
Calvin Kern
Ave
Saline, Mich
R. G. Wahl
R. J. McCoy
Tecumseh, Mich
Wiedman Auto Co
Wiedman Auto Company
Sam Lambarth
Clarence Johnson
Chevrolet
Weedman Auto Company
Adolph Stierle
Underwood Standard Typewriter
Donald W
Maple Road
Guernsey
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Ward
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Hampshire
Chester
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Wied
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Northern Spies
Steele
Wagner
Snow Apples
Ellis Road
Henry Hills
Cal
Carrall Wrost
Darling &Ge
Brooke
Adrian
Mick Adrian Tankage Co
Salsbury
Morton Poultry Farm
Main St
Ann Athor, Mich
Saline Theatre
William Bendix
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Brooklyn
John Wayne
Don Ameche
Janet Blair
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