19 Oct 1944
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
1
Community fair week arrives with committees polishing plans and many merchants donating cash. Livestock, horse pulling, pig scramble, pets contests, costumes, and a football game cap two days of events at Dundee High School with concerts and gym programs.
Public auction Friday October 20 at 12 30 p m on the Ann Arbor road 3 miles north of Saline. Sell farm stock livestock machinery tools hay oats corn and household items including two tractors binders mowers belts pipes and furniture terms cash Stanley B Smith Roy Wright auctioneers.
Mrs Oscar Hosmer thanks the American Legion Auxiliary neighbors and friends for gifts of fruit flowers and cards during her hospital stay.
A reflective column blends nostalgic notes of husking bees, sewing bees, and maple colors with wartime home front efforts. It recalls community rituals, hampers for overseas servicemen, and civic concerns about national debt while urging youth to lead America toward Christian brotherhood and continued social progress.
Charles Burkhart writes from Sunny California describing a cross country trip from Salem Massachusetts to San Diego with a three day home stop. He notes warm weather palm trees Spanish style homes and year round patio dining and foggy damp mornings. He shares train scenery from Kansas to Texas New Mexico Arizona and southern California and comments on people cowboys and a Santa Fe style humor. He mentions plans to go to Hollywood after dinner and signs off warmly.
Community Council hosts a Halloween night at the school with the Snake Dance at 8 o clock on October 31. Kids of all ages join costumes, cider and doughnuts while adults attend the first Forum meeting on October 30.
Classified ads list items for sale including corn ducks toilets rabbits and hutches, potatoes and nuts, and services. Notices cover lost items rents vacant rooms and houses plus farm equipment and general bargains from local residents and businesses.
Saline and Macon Women’s Clubs hosted Reciprocity Day at Macon Church with a potluck dinner and a program featuring readings solos and a talk by Mrs. William Townley of Milan about aiding returning servicemen. Club presidents offered remarks and the event highlighted long standing joint hosting by the three clubs.
Toledo optometrist Dr Frank Gifford examined eyes at the Milan Hotel on Saturday. The service ran from 1:08 to 9:36 p.m. Glasses were fitted marking the eleventh year of practice in Milam.
A mixed local notice offers a gray boat recently taken from the Friis mill pond for identification if repainted. It also advertises farm sections near Saline on Macon Mooreville road for sale or entire farm sale with buildings. Another entry seeks a ride from Saline to Dearborn with timing details and return options. Contact Graydon Everett and phone numbers 141F2 and Saline 126.
Water dues are due and will be collected at Citizens Bank on Monday October 16. Frank Camburn serves as treasurer and will handle collections. Both residents and businesses are urged to remit the amounts owed to avoid penalties.
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