20th Anniversary Of The Willing Workers
The Willing Workers club marked its twentieth anniversary at Miss Fannie Friis home on October 19, with a three course dinner for fifty. Officers were elected: President Ils Luckhardt, Vice President Ethel Stoddard, Recording Secretary Ruth Hanson, Corresponding Secretary Mary Finkheiner. A toastmistress led a varied program of songs, toasts, history, and roll calls. Distinguished guests included charter members and past presidents, plus Mrs. Stella Wood and Mrs. McMann. The gathering concluded with a memorial service and a poem, then adjourned to plan the November dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Friis
Bertie Gordon
Ils Luckhardt
Ethel Stoddard
Ruth Hanson
Mary Finkheiner
Ida Meher
America
Ella McMann
Elsie Hanson
Mrs. McMann
Ida Mehler
Irene Fitzgerald
Mildred Gutz
Grace Hammond
Lane
Mattie Craig
Ira Luckhardt
C. F. Fitzgerald
Julia
Gordon Long
Jolly Willing Workers
Mary Higgins
Los Angeles
Bessie Waite
Santa Ana
California
Stella Wood
Toledo
Lizzie Feldman
Arthur Lutz
Free Show for Saline Children at High School Gym
The Saline area prepares a free film night at the high school gym on Tuesday at 7 45 PM for local children. A feature film a Michigan wildlife reel and a local comedy reel will be shown from a three film order including Douglas Fairbanks The Americano. Merchants back the effort praised for keeping the night respectful to property and sacred to past Halloween traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Michigan
Douglas Fairbanks
fRemember
Mrs Elizabeth Lindemann Dies at 76 in Lodi Township
Mrs Elizabeth Lindemann aged 76 died Monday at her East Henry Street home. Born January 18 1857 in Germany she came to the United States at 18 settling in Lodi Township. She married Gustaf Lindeman in April 1888. he died in 1921. Survived by daughter Mrs John Kohler Jr of Saline Township five sons Adolf Joseph Gustav Otto and Julius all of Lodi Township 18 grandchildren and brother Christian Waltz of Ypsilanti. Funeral was held yesterday at residence and Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Adolf Lederer officiating. Interment was in Lodi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lindemann
East Henry Street
Dezeased
Germany
Lodi Township
Gustaf Lindeman
Robert
iShe
John Kohler
Saline Township
Adolf
Joseph
Gustav
Otto
Julius
Christian Waltz
Ypsianti
O’colok
Trinity Lutheran Church
Adolf Lederer
Lodi
Public Supper by Federated Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of the Federated church will host a public supper on Wednesday evening, November 1 at 5 30. Adults 35 cents, children 25 cents. Menu includes chicken and biscuits, mashed potato, baked squash, pickled beets, white and brown bread, jelly, apple pie with cheese and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Aid of the Federated Church
Around the Town Commentary on School Rules and Community
Miss Orpha Smith of Dearborn and Mr John Burg are mentioned in a casual note about local visits. The piece critiques school rules, teacher pay, and student discipline, arguing for balanced oversight and after school help, while urging residents to wake up and engage with town concerns. It closes with a call to send notes to The Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha Smith
Kalder
Mists
Saline
Ves
Deas
Jalthough
Tor
A. Black
Ressure
Nick
Observer
Onward Christian Soldiers Pageant Shared by Saline Groups
A Saline and Ann Arbor release recalls last weeks pageant Onward Christian Soldiers staged by St Pauls church Saline and St James church Saline township. The event, called a tribute to Bethlehem Ann Arbor, marks the 1833 German Protestant services in Michigan and was endorsed by the Ann Arbor Regional Conference. A November 5 showing at the high school auditorium is open to the public with a free will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul’s
Saline
St. James
Aline
Township
Bethlehem Church
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
Bethlehem Church of
Baseler Missionhaus
Basel
Switzerland
Frederick Schmid
Schmid
Michigan
Detroit
Evangelical Synod of North America
Bethlehem
Ann “Arbor
St. Paul’s Church
St. James’ Church
Saline Township
Esther Landwehr
Laura” Kaiser
Busy Times For Young People Of The 4-H Clubs
Saline Junior 4-H Benton and Corn clubs plan a doughnut party at Bridgewater with Rotarians invited. The event is social with no exhibits. In early November the clubs will exhibit in the high school gym with canning cooking sewing for girls and handiwork feeding and livestock. Club leaders are Eben Girbach Albert Gall Florence Wiedmayer and Arthur Lutz. A Rotarian club dinner follows, with about 150 attendees last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Benton Club
Corn Club
Bridgewater
Schoo Gymnasium
Rotarians
Jparty
State of Michigan Oil and Gas Bureau questioned
The division states the bureau is not an official state organization and has no link to the geological survey of the department of conservation. The bureau published a pamphlet titled The Winger of Petroleum Beckons to Fortune, prompting inquiries from readers who believed it was an official state entity.
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State of Michigan Oil and Gas Bureau
Geological Survey
Department of Conservation
Bureau
Dédsartment of Conservation
State of Michigan Oil and Gas’ Bureau
Religious Workers Meet in Chelsea November 2
Washtenaw County Convention of Religious Education will gather at the M E church in Chelsea on Thursday November 2. Rev Hapenny and Miss Jane Catton from the state Religious Education staff will speak with helpful addresses and lead conferences. The event opens at 10 am with three sessions and lunch at nominal prices. All Saline Sunday school teachers interested in progressive methods are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
Tanner's Maintain League Leadership in Bowling Standings
Haarer aggregation built on a 200 game by anchor C. Haarer to tie for third by taking three from Gross Hardware. Fitzgerald surpassed league records with 586, a sequence of 212 198 176, while Gross regained second place after a strong comeback over Wiedman. Wedge of scores shows Tanner extending lead with a 2-1 win over Recreation, Rudy Wallis posting 211 in game one and a 532 series as new hall of fame entrant. Various ads follow for local sales and auto dealer listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarer
C.haarer
Fred Grunewald
Gross Hardware
Strong
Wiedman. Auto Company
Ron
Fitzgeral
Saline
Cal Tanner
Fitzgerald
Gross
W. Aumbruster
Lawrence
Holzer
Recreation
Rudy “Wallis
Hall of Fame
Tanner Wittbracht
Red Cross Annual Roll Call Aims To Rally County Support
The Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross will launch its annual roll call next month urging county citizens to enlist. Posters will show donors, recalling war days when Red Cross workers aided the stricken. The piece notes widespread flour and cracked wheat distribution to needy families during national emergencies and highlights the organization’s readiness to act in calamities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Lady of Mercy
United States
Farm Board
Tax Notice For 1932 County Treasurer
Tax notice warns payment for 1932 summer and winter assessments. County Treasurer Krank Camburn notes 11 percent interest will be added on November due date and urges timely settlement to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krank
Camburn
October 16 Deadline For Automobile Insurance Special Rates
October 16 is the deadline for farmers to secure special automobile insurance rates. Full coverage includes Public Liability and Property Damage, priced at 12,000 for light cars. Consult us regarding your insurance requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedman Auto Company
1981 Chevrolet Truck for Sale by Geho V Cook & Son
Long wheelbase truck with dual wheels and stake platform. Chevrolet cab in good condition and finish. Economical to operate with large capacity. Price reasonable. Geho V Cook & Son, authorized Chevrolet dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
GEHO
Cook & Son
Hi Grade Coal and Coke At Right Prices
Dull advertising snippet lists coal and coke brands including Standard Petroleum Coke White Star Petroleum Coke Koppers Miami Coke EKoppers Pocahontas and Dundon Red Ash plus local offices. Probate notices request residents with legal printing needs in estate settlements to send notices to The Observer via Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Petroleum Coke
White Star Petroleum Coke
Koppers Miami Coke
Ekoppers Pocahontas
Koppers Blithorm
Dundon Red Ash
J. Muir
Observer
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Saline Savings’ Bank
Saline, Michigan
Cole’s Feed Store
Saline, Mich
Hahn &Company
Cadillac
Axminster
East Liberty Street
Mrs. Elizabeth, Lindemann
Nicodemus
Heaven
Chelsea
Tanner’s
League
the Observer
BJ. Boettgeritt
Fred C. Gross
A. Schmid
Wolverine
Parsons
John Probyn
Ram
Lewis Scherdt
Ann Arbor Street
Poland
M. Sage
Overland
Wiedman Auto Co
Dr. Hess
Saline’ Mercantile Co
de. L. Douglas
Arthur Heininger
Ford
Chrysler
Saline Mercantile Co
Par- Sons
Gross’ Hardware
Walter We Schneider
Dodge
West” Side
John E. Dicks
Wiedman ‘Auto Company
Oliver Farm Innar
Shropshire
Fred Leece
Whitmore
Jesse Hewens
Ypsilanti, Mich
Lincoln
Consolidated ‘School
Gross Henderson
Dusterbeck
W. Gross
R. Fitzgerald
Ates
Tescher
F. Haarer
Grunewald
C. Haarer
L Pet. Tanner
Armbruster
Wiedman
Recreation Annenee
OF the Red Cross
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