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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
1
Governor Van Wagoner proclaims November 20 as Thanksgiving and says he will follow President Roosevelt's example to return the holiday to the traditional last Thursday in November. The House has sent a bill to the Senate to fix the date nationally to avoid future changes and confusion.
The sixth annual Future Farmers Community Fair drew 1700 plus attendees despite rain and cold. Students and teachers built exhibits, with Friday’s parade and band concert drawing large crowds. Judges rewarded outstanding agricultural and home making displays while Saline merchants supported the event and rural schools presented entries.
Mrs Ference of Wayne formerly Cecilia Gruszecky visits the Observer office and sends greetings to Saline friends. Notes from travel to Roseburg Oregon and reunion stories with locals. Mentions F F A Fair praise, a door lock mishap, hunting season opening, windy days, and apple abundance. Subscriptions renewals from Mrs Carl Finkbeiner and Mrs A G Feldkamp. Continued on page two.
Saline travels to Dundee to face a strong Viking eleven after two straight losses to Milan and Flat Rock. The Hornets, rattled by turnovers and penalties, hope to regain momentum led by captain Hirth and a key Jahnke to Gordon connection in the passing game.
Kenneth Volz and Katherine Marken wed Saturday evening in a fall floral setting at the Volz home. Rev. C. H. Wittbracht officiated before an arch of bittersweet and palms. The couple will reside on Michigan Avenue after a short wedding trip.
The Toledo optometrist Dr. Frank Gifford offers eye examinations and eyeglasses fitting every Saturday from 2:20 PM to 9:80 PM at an office in the Milan Hotel.
Ann Arbor Prosecuting Attorney George Meader spoke before the Rotary Club detailing the office duties beyond prosecuting criminals including serving as legal advisor to county departments and working with the probate and circuit judges. He advocated probation for many first offenders. The club resumed birthday acknowledgments with Alwin Gross and Sim R. Wilson noted.
The Saline Recreation Office offers a new bowling ball to the highest scorer and a cup to the winning team. The schedule lists games from Oct 20 to Dec 10 with matchups such as Recreation vs Heininger and Merchants vs Recreation. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rentschler and family express thanks for condolences and support.
The overhead bridge on US-112 east of town draws state highway attention after a site inspection. Police post and sheriff's department officials report plans to install warning signs or protective devices following several fatal or injury causing accidents this summer. One wreck sent a car over the guard rail onto the railroad side with only minor injuries.
The 25th anniversary of the Henry Ford Trade School will be celebrated on Oct. 25 with a banquet in Detroit hosted by alumni in the Masonic Temple grand ballroom. Henry Ford will be guest of honor. The event notes the school’s role in defense and cites 6000 graduates in defense posts and 9000 trainees across Ford industrial schools and the Aircraft Apprentice School.
West Saline report notes 150 laying hens stolen from Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hodge. The theft occurred Thursday evening when Hodge investigated a disturbance, armed himself, but found nothing after dusk. He had locked his guard dogs due to misty weather. Other thefts are being reported in Saline territory.
Saline General Hospital reports Robert Pratt of Manchester underwent an emergency appendectomy Sunday evening and is recovering. Mrs. Howard Dieterle of Milan had tonsils removed last Thursday. Mrs. Rhoda Ball of Milan entered as a medical patient Wednesday. Billy Anderson had tonsils removed Monday. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps.
Obsverer Liner s classifieds list items for sale and services including used dolls shoes boots ram livestock chicken house cows car lubrication and auto service. Names and contact phones appear for each item with locations and brief descriptions such as rents and auctioneers.
A QandA explains how many stamps fill an album and how albums redeem for Defense Bonds. It notes the Nations Retail Advisory Committee directs the national sale effort, chaired by Benjamin H. Namm, with offices of 13 other major retail groups.
Local ads list suede jackets dining room sets hunting gear farming inputs and household items for sale. Names include Parsons Louie Kuebler C Boettner Louise Schroen Dan Hertler Jesse Hewens Brooks Brothers Adrian Tankage Co Morten Poultry Farm and Schmid, with multiple phone numbers and locations in Saline Ypsilanti and Adrian. Also includes dead stock removal and legal printing notices.
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