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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
2
Classified notice lists mailing status for Saline Michigan with second class matter, names Myron Gallagher Sr and Jr, publishers advertising representative, Michigan Press Service, Inc, and subscription prices: within Michigan 2.50, out of state 3.09, single copy 0.05.
From The Files 10 Years Ago Harold Socks is improving after burns. Mrs. Gordon Anthony substitutes for her sister in hospital and teaches in Ann Arbor. Roy and Mrs. Bihlmeyer new tenants in Mor den. Edna Popp new Hammond district teacher staying with Mrs. For sythe. Paul Everett and Verna Seagar of Ypsilanti visit C. G. Everett family. Fred Brenson brings small deer believed to be a party-felled squirrel.
Village officials push Saline toward fifth class city status as Clarence E B Haarer joins local merchants. Fire destroys the Carr farmhouse early Monday morning. Feldkamp threshes buckwheat Friday. Steiman family moves to LeBaron place. Benton school gains a new bell. Schwocke hosts a surprise party. Daisy Barnes rents Lambarth residence on Park Street. Weather described as beautiful fall.
Fifty years ago Mrs. Goodrich plans a move to Unadilla while Mrs. Fannie Allen prepares to relocate to Ypsilanti. Mrs. W. D. Dell breaks a leg after a porch fall at Stony Creek. Seth Fitzgerald plans a move to Warner house rooms near his feed barns seeking livery wealth. Rose Cornyn to sing The Holy City at the opera house tonight. No squash or potato shortages this fall. Mrs. Lydia Sanford and her mother Mrs. Silsbury return from Imlay City after weeks away.
Federated Church plans a full day of services with minister Henry McKenzie. Morning worship at 10 includes the theme The Law of Obedience and special music. Church school at 11:15, youth societies, and evening worship at 7:45 with more music. On October 29 hours shift to 9:45 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. worship.
Rev Feuell leads Sunday worship at 10 with Youth Choir music and a sermon titled Four Imperative Words. Church school meets at 11 followed by Youth Fellowship. At 3 the group visits Wampler's Lake for the Judson Collins Camp dedication then moves to Adrian for supper and a Youth Rally with Dr Dwight. Weekly schedule notes midweek service Wednesday at 7:30 and Monday family night sermon.
Morning worship at 10, church school at 11 15 with a weekend ingathering for the Evangelical Home for Orphans and Old People in Detroit. Youth Fellow ship to regional rally in Lansing. Fall workshop for ladies leaders in Lansing Wednesday. Choir rehearsals Thursday in York. York Baptist Church notes Christian Convoy events with Capt Messinh and Aunt Tillie. meetings at 4 30 daily.
The notice lists worship times at Trinity Lutheran with H. D. Engel as pastor. Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school follow. Weekday events include Wednesday prayer at 8 p.m. and Friday choir practice.
St James Evangelical Church located five miles west of Saline on US-112 led by Pastor E F Lawrenz holds worship Sunday at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11 10 a.m. at the same address.
Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church on Bethel Church and Schneider Roads invites worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m led by Pastor T. W. Menzel.
Notice to electors of Saline Township Michigan that a general election will be held Tuesday November 7 1950 at Polar Bear Mall to elect state county and local officers and to vote on several constitutional amendments and referendums including keeping or adding alcohol sales and a 1949 act reform.
On election day polls open at T in the fore noon and remain open until 8 PM. Any qualified elector present and in line at closing time shall be allowed to vote.
Micah Robison township clerk notes polling hours for the election from 7 in the morning until 8 in the evening on election day. The message confirms voters are allowed to vote during that period.
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