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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
1
An address by John Fitch, Hammond area auctioneer, framed unity as a national strength. He cited education and religion as key to removing prejudice and safeguarding youth, urging parents and teachers to unite for America’s future.
Frederick Camburn born Macon August 12 1860 died October 19 at his daughter Mrs Grant Allens home in Milan He married Araminia Hendershot of Macon Four children Edith died in infancy Survived by John and Frank of Saline Mrs Grant Allen Milan a sister Mrs Fred Smith Ann Arbor a brother Lewis wintering in Washington seven grandchildren two nieces and a nephew Funeral Wednesday 3:30 at Macon Methodist Church Rev Chapin Milan officiating Burial in Macon cemetery
Rotarians changed the children's Hallowe'en party to Saturday October 31 to allow rural visitors. The program includes a costume parade, prize awards, refreshments, and a feature film at the school auditorium. Merchants will run bargain sales all day to boost local trade and show off new fall and winter stock at rock bottom prices. Community merchants urge residents to trade at home to keep the economy strong.
A Miss Kittie Bible from Saline Michigan writes from Tonganoxie Kansas sending a check for the paper. She notes no frost yet this fall and rain in the past two days, signing off as Kittie Bible to a longtime correspondent.
Saline fell to Clinton by seven points after a hard fought game. Clinton scored late as Saline’s defense held for two downs near the goal before a five yard end run broke through. a forward pass completed the extra point. Postgame notes praise Saline’s improved line, weak backfield blocking, and earlier strong defense. Local ads list rentals, autos, feed and farm goods as community notices.
Saline High School hosts Ypsilanti Central Friday afternoon at 3 15 on the high school field with admission set at 25 cents. A noted songwriter’s popularity wanes as a sillier tune emerges.
Wood for sale by Geo W Cook and Son at Dietiker's. For sale 17 Poland China pigs. M Sage phone 1912. 35 Leghorn pullets. Fred R Braun phone 183 F31. Black Top ram Burt Osborne Macon phone 5 F6. Dustless coat treatment by No Dus Solution. Saline Mercantile Co. Pair of bay horses weight 5200. Fitch Sales Corp. Model T Ford pickup 35. Wiedman Auto Co Saline offers Dodge touring car 60. Austin Coupe like new. Economical to operate. Chevrolet 6 sedan 21 monthly payments. Citizens' Mutual automobile insurance quote. Wiedman Auto Co.
Henry Mawer a local Dundee music teacher was held up on the Macon bridge about a mile north of Dundee while returning from Milan. Two armed Black men stole about fifteen dollars and Mawer’s car keys then fled in a car. the keys were later found along the road. This follows another nearby robbery reported to Monroe sheriff within a week. Dr Mack of Dundee was also robbed of fifty six dollars while on a country call. Miss Mills Music Study Club met at Vesta Mills’ home with Eileen Martin presiding. twelve members and two visitors attended and prizes for perfect lessons were awarded for the year.
Mr and Mrs John Miller at one mile southwest of Genoa Ohio have purchased a farm and built structures. They sold eggs worth 2000 and butter worth 1200 to Toledo customers last year. They have 400 to 500 hens with an average 180 eggs per hen annually after 15 years in the business.
The Observer calls on readers in arrears to send checks or visit the office. The paper acknowledges the need for funds and vows to reinvest receipts back into circulation.
I thank my friends and neighbors for the flowers sent to me while I was in the hospital.
A stake body Ford truck with closed cab offered for 50 dollars as a repossession sale by Wiedman Auto Company in Saline. The ad lists Pocahontas Hiborn Dundon Ford Coke and Hard Coal references, plus used McCormick Deering tractors by Parsons and Dodge and phone numbers 47 or 103.
Auction of household goods from several fine city homes at 214 W Washington St Ann Arbor 1 30 p m Saturday Oct 24. Hollaway Auctioneer.
Dark blue body with red trim and good tires. Motor runs like new. Price tag 250 dollars with G M A C terms if desired. Authorized Chevrolet dealers GEO! V. COOK & SON present the sale.
Labor prices cut by experienced mechanics advertised for automobile and tractor servicing. Car listings include a 1925 Chevrolet sedan for $60 in good mechanical condition with a Duco finished body and good top. a 1980 Model A Ford Tudor noted with guaranteed mechanical condition. Monthly payments from $25 with small down payment.
1926 Dodge sedan described as almost new tires excellent finish good leather upholstery and good motor priced low. Also thirty registered Shrop shire rams lambs yearlings and two year olds, two Duroc Jersey boar pigs six months old cholera immuned. Clinton J Hewens Ypsilanti Mich Rfd 1 phone 7136-F12 location near Lincoln Consolidated school Authorized Chevrolet. Dealers Wanted legal printing notices requested for estates to be sent to this newspaper Probate Judge needed.
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