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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
1
A church youth group gathering at Mrs. Orrin Briggs’s home is recounted with thanks to participants and organizers. Separately, Saline Common Council approvals, expenditures, and minutes from the September 12, 1927 meeting are detailed, listing local vendors and salaries.
Services next Sunday in the usual order with morning worship at 10:00 and Sunday school at 11:15. Enworth League gathers at 6:30 and evening worship at 7:30. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30. Sunday afternoon at 2:30 the pastor conducts the Chelsea Home service expected to be joined by Saline home friends and choir for Saline day.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds Sunday services at 10 30 am in the hall above Citizens bank with a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 30 pm A Sunday school follows the morning service for pupils under 20 and an invitation is extended to all readers to attend.
Saline Woman's Club held its 23rd annual Guest Night at the Edwin Warners home on East Henry. 75 attendees enjoyed piano duets by Mrs Unterkircher and Miss Vesta Mills, a performance by Mrs Schofield the Milan blind reader, solos by W D Hart, an Apple Romance guessing contest, and refreshments. The event was praised by president Mr Warner, Mrs Wheeler, and the organizing committees.
The column lists top contestants led by Alice Schleh, Mrs. D. G. Richards, Anna Milkey, and Mrs. Charles Roberts with votes and notes a few withdrawals. It urges readers to pay subscriptions early for multi year rates, promising a $300 prize pool for top three if totals grow, and mentions Walter Wiedman and Elva Whitfield’s marriage in Ypsilanti with details of attendees and home.
A gathering of about forty relatives and friends at Mr. and Mrs. Christian Lambarth’s home celebrated his birthday with a fine supper. He remained unaware of the surprise event until the moment. Guests left rejoicing and wishing him many more happy birthdays. Some presidential timber is not only wet but waterlogged.
during filming Dor othy Dwan nearly drowned after a raft capsized on location in California. Rin Tin Tin star Rin Ty and villain Tom Santschi were aboard as rescue swimmers pulled Dwan to shore. Director Howard Bretherton called for help as Lee Duncan and others saved her.
A editorial urges every local business to ensure their name and trade appear in the town paper. It argues that a visible ad presence helps strangers identify the town's commerce and stimulates growth, noting large ads aren’t required, but consistent mention is essential.
Morning worship at 10 30 AM Bible school at 11 45 AM Young Peoples service at 7 00 PM No evening service Men s Chorus to broadcast on WIR Pontiac during the Happy half hour 10 00 10 30 PM.
A delegation questioned Cook Spring Company in Ann Arbor Friday about rumors they must move. The manager stated there is no intention to relocate and would not move to Saline. A Guernsey cow valued at 150 dollars was stolen from Arby Lovell near the water works, traced west to a new pavement with no clue. For sale: twenty ewes and one ram, all three years old, plus a Holstein cow in milk. Arthur Miller, phone 19. Wanted: legal printing notices for estate settlements to be sent to the paper. rates apply for notices via probate judge.
A dense, era classifieds list with multiple short items. It includes purchases and sales of farm goods and livestock, vehicles from Wiedman Auto Company, rental notice, lost item, hardware and appliance sales, and service offerings. Names include Dietiker, Wm Love, Edward Alber, Burt Osborne, Stanley Blaszerka, Fred Gladish, Saline Mercantile Co, C A Jordan, Mrs Rosa Wiedman, Mrs Bunt Osborne, F R Clements, A S McCartery, Dan Mertler, G W Cook, H L Ringers, Jos L Arnet, and Walter Armbruster. Addresses and phone numbers interspersed.
The Observer promotes Saline Mercantile Co auction sales as best advertised to attract buyers. Avicol Tablets are recommended for white diarrhea and cholera to keep chicks healthy.
$3 000 buys a large house near a school one block away. First listing for property. Notices warn no hunting or trespassing. Free private piano and player piano in Saline area offered with small monthly payments. Send inquiries to P O Box 541 Detroit Michigan.
Modern homes offered by A. Lange include seven, six, eight and nine room houses with oak floors and finish, double garage, well located on good streets. Prices aimed at quick sale. building lots also available.
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