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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1941

Page

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Saline Valley Farms Community Plans Winter Parties

Saline Valley Farms residents organized for winter season events on Monday. Officers elected include Chairman Don Campbell and Vice Chairman Mrs. Fred Arend with H. Vaughn as Secretary and Program Chair, Lee Teacher as Treasurer, and Michael Sheehan as Assistant. The first party is slated for November with invitations to be mailed soon.

Saline Valley Farms Max Haswell Don Campbell Fred Arend H. Vaughn Lee Teacher Michael Sheehan

Arlene Kern Weds Robert Schroen In Chelsea Home Ceremony

Arlene Mae Kern married Robert Franklin Schroen in a Saturday evening ceremony at the Kern home in Ann Arbor. Rev. Wittbracht officiated with immediate family present. The couple plans to reside in Chelsea where the groom works at the Spring factory.

Charles Kern Arlene Mae Robert Franklin Schroen Fred Schroen Miller Avenue Ann Arbor Wittbracht Charles Holzauer Paul Beckman Chelsea Oswald Hart Kern Holzauer

County Supervisors and Rotarians share dinner in Saline

County supervisors traveled by special bus to Saline last Thursday for a Federated church dinner with the Rotary Club as guests. Fifteen Rotarians attended, 63 meals were served by the Dorcas circle, and music by Dorothy Kohler, Alice Klein, and the Saline High School Glee Club accompanied the gathering.

Saline Federated Church Rotary Club Dorcas Broesamle Don Ford John Cosner Augusta Carl W. Carr Fred Lendrum Rev. W. Bach Dorothy Kohler Alice Klein Saline High School Glee Club Barbara Ethel Spike Laura Sally Charlotte Phelps Joanne Levleit Margaret Ann Davis Doris Hall

Local births and patient updates from Saline area

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Max McHenry October 15 at Saline General Hospital. Mrs Rhoda Ball of Milan, a medical patient, is improving nicely. Robert Pratt of Manchester, who had an emergency appendectomy, is gaining rapidly. J Callis of Milan was admitted as a medical patient Monday.

Max McHenry Rhoda Ball Milan Robert Pratt Manchester J. Callis

Local notes from the observer page reports many small town items

Walter Hinderer requests a change of address from the 4th Signal Training Battalion to the 3rd at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. Mrs Edwin Henne recalls a trip through the southland. Local traffic duty boys include Robert Cook and Charles Gross. Leaves fall with wind and care tips. Morton Hatchery nearing completion. Kohler sisters are the only four sisters in Saline school. Local wedding closes Volz lunch room after years. Hunting licenses issued. many locals hunt opening day. School trip institute vacation notes and other community updates.

Walter Hinderer 4Th Signal Training Battalion Co. E Fort Monmouth N. J Legion R. Wilson Edwin Henne Syracuse N. Y Southland Henne Naomi Schafer Manchester Robert Cook Charles Gross David Martin Robert Bredernitz George Underhill David Levlett Donald Steiner Robert Love Claire Gilbert Harold Holcomb Claire Lee Tescher Fred Brenson Wilson Lee Smits WWJ Austin Grant Mr. Grant Smits Morton Hatchery Kohler Girls Saline School Stella Lillian Lorena Lucille Tema Ypsilanti Normal Kohlee Chris. Volz Kenneth Katherine Marken Alwin Gross Sam Lambarth Art Armbruster Clarence Cook Teachers’ Institute Detroit Elmer Lange J. W.cole Ann Arbor County Road Commission Highway Department Washtenaw County Osler Q Remem

Navy recruits offer big pay and fast tracks for local youth

Secretary of the Navy Knox touts the Two Ocean Navy program. Maurice Robbins, Navy Editor of the Saline Observer, announces limited enlistment for ages 17 to 50 plus in Navy or Naval Reserve. Training at four stations includes aviation machinist, dental technician, photographer, diesel engineer, radio technician, electrician, welder, storekeeper, baker and more. Enlistees may qualify for officer commissions with benefits like free schooling, medical care, meals, lodging, and travel. Only 15,000 applicants are sought monthly from nationwide pools, with selective admission and letters of recommendation required.

Secretary of the Navy Knox Maurice Robbins The Observer Navy Washington Naval Reserve United States United States Navy Robbins the Observer Sam Free Mr. Robbins

Saline FFA Boys Attend National Future Farmers Meet

Henry Burgess took Dwight Carr and Duane Robison to Jackson where they boarded a train to the National Future Farmers of America convention in Kansas City Missouri. Members will tour stock yards and packing houses and attend meetings. Michigan State Future Farmers Band will provide music and Saline students were invited to join the band.

Henry Burgess Dwight Carr Duane Robison Jackson Future Farmers Convention Kansas City Michigan State Future Farmers Band Saline FFA

City Council Minutes October 13 1941 Adopts Payment

City council met in the council chamber on Monday evening October 13 1941 with Mayor Gross presiding. Present were Lambarth Haarer Schroen Cole. Minutes of prior meeting approved. A bill totaling 3145.58 was approved for payment and orders drawn. Meeting adjourned subject to mayor’s call.

Mayor Gross Lambarth Haarer Schroen Cole Lottie Wallace Alwin Gross

Annual M. E. A. Meeting In Detroit Saline Teachers

Saline teachers attended the M. E. A. district meeting in Detroit with main sessions at Cass Technical High School. Divisional meetings occurred in multiple venues including Cass Tech and Detroit hotels, causing notable travel and parking costs. Sectional sessions drew strong participation while general speakers were viewed as evasive. topics included pupil and vocational guidance unemployment for graduates and curriculum studies.

Teachers’ Institute Detroit Cass Technical High School Cass Tech Detroit-Leland Book-Cadillac

Saline and Area Schools Rally for Defense Efforts

Schools are urged to dedicate weekly time to Defense Stamp sales and comply with a 10 percent entertainment tax beginning October 1. The text notes nationwide aluminum drives, University of Michigan correspondence courses for service members, and enrollment declines at several local colleges due to national defense work. A big Homecoming game, Saline versus Roosevelt, is announced for Friday.

University of Michigan U. of M Michigan State Normal College Ypsilanti Ford Motor Company Detroit Milan Saline Saline Vs. Roosevelt

Saline Band at Michigan Union Delights Students

University of Michigan County Agricultural Agent Osler arranged for the Saline Band to perform at the Michigan Union Monday night. A large banquet honored the band for its contribution and conduct. This marks the first high school band to play in the Union this year. A Halloween party is scheduled at the school for youngsters.

University of Michigan County Osler Saline Michigan Union

Green and Boettger Couple Wed at Private Nupitals

Miss Marjorie Boettger daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Boettger and John Green of Ann Arbor were married at the home of Rev and Mrs Wittbracht with immediate relatives present. The couple will reside in Ann Arbor where the groom works after a northern Michigan wedding trip.

Marjorie Boettger Bernard Boettger John Green Ann Arbor

Auction Notice for Fred Gladish Property Sale

A public auction is set by Fred Gladish at a site six miles southwest of Saline on Tuesday, November 6. Bidder participation expected from local residents and interested buyers in the area.

Fred Gladish Saline

Cemetery Dues Notice

It is now time to pay your cemetery dues. All kinds of printing done at the Satine Observer office.

Satine Observer Office Brooks Brothers Prestone Zerex Atlas Wiedman Auto Co

Optical service offered every Saturday in Milan

Eye examinations and glasses fitted available each Saturday from 2 30 to 9 30 PM at the Milan Hotel office. See Dr Frank Gifford Toledo optometrist established the ninth year.

Milan Frank Gifford Toledo

Homecoming Game Here Tomorrow

Saline High School prepares for the homecoming football game against Roosevelt High tomorrow at home. Coach Chauncey Pentecost drills the team to end a three game slump and boost morale after a 20 to 6 loss to the Dundee Vikings. The Hornets seek a league victory and a stronger standing, with key players including Hirth and Busch contributing on offense and defense.

Chauncey Penny Dunsey Vikings Huron Saline Dundee Hornets Busch Vikings Hirth

Obituary for Mrs. Caroline Moehn of Ann Arbor

Mrs. Caroline Scherdt Moehn died at her home in Ann Arbor last week. Born January 17 1862 in Freedom Township she was the daughter of George and Mrs. Paul. Her first husband Gottlieb Scherdt died 1914. She married Fred Moehn in 1921. She leaves her husband three daughters six sons two sisters seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was a member of Bethlehem church and its Ladies Aid Society.

Caroline Scherdt Moehn Ann Arbor Freedom Township George Paul Gottlieb Scherdt Lodi Fred Moehn Bethlehem Church Ladies’ Aid Society Albert Niethammer Albert Gross Andrew Hartman Saline Emanuel Scherdt Edward Oscar Carl Scherdt Ann Harbor Otto Scherdt Dexter Alfred Scherdt Portland Oregon Theodore Westphal Bridgewater Alfred Braun Manchester

Mrs Hill Died in Lindsay After Long Illness

Anna Fellows Hill born in Sharon township Michigan was the third daughter of Charles M. Fellows and Melissa Parsons. She married Theodore R. Hill May 18 1899 and lived on the Comstock F Hill homestead before moving to Lindsay California in 1909. She leaves her husband one daughter Huth Carr three grandchildren and sister Hattie an invalid at Long Beach California.

Theodore R. Hill Lindsay Calif Anna Fellows Hill Sharon Township Washtenaw County Charles M. Fellows Melissa E. Parsons Royce L. Fellows Farmington Monroe County N. Y Michigan Comstock F

Classified Notice Summary of Local Ads

For Sale items include a General Electric ice box a Westinghouse 4 burner stove at Ben Uphaus Electric Shop Saline. Household furniture includes Kelvinator 7 cu ft, 9 piece dining set, maple and walnut bedrooms, living room suite, studio couch and rugs. Located at 206 East Michigan Ave.

General Electric Westinghouse Ben Uphaus Saline East Michigan Ave

Reclaimed Spinet Piano Sold At Bargain Prices

Ordered sold notice lists a Betsy Ross 88 note spinet piano repossessed with financing details. Offer seeks liquidation at $14.94 monthly, instructing readers to write Box F for location of the bargain and payment terms.

Betsy Ross

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Saline Savings Bank Cole’s Feed Store Tay Camay Kirk Schmid’s Food Market Complete Food Service Arlene Mae Kern Robert F. Schroen Aft Federated. Church Detroit Edison Company Saline Observer Council Proceedings Internal Revenue Department Green-Boettger Homets Roosevelt Parsons McKay Street Albert Graf Wozi Ram Harry Conrad Barris Street Charles Gresehower Usl Prison Road C. Boettner Irs Shropshire Rams Duroe Boats Dan Hertler Louise Schroen Ford Call Tecumseh Carrall Frost Darling & Co Rauser Ouérunning, Fitting Co Fourth Ave Jesse Hewens Adrian Mich Free Westinghouse Electric Better Homes North Washington St Morten Poultry Farm John Deere John Deere A Herman Heinisger Mrs Caroline Oberver Wolverine Clarence Cook Harold Feeman Saline Theatre Adm H. Fonda-D. Lamour Chad Hanna J. Stewart R. Young R. Russell-B. Aherne Sothern
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