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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
1
The Rotary Club hosts a Halloween party for all ages at the school auditorium tonight. A costume parade leads to prize awards for funniest and best costumes. The parade starts at the school gym. Two films, Our Gang and Will Rogers, will be shown. The program ends with dancing to local orchestra music.
A friendly column mirrors community spirit with uplifting reflections and verses. It invites readers to find guidance and joy in neighborly kindness, truth, and shared wisdom from friends and families.
Patrons visit the school during National Education Week starting November 11. A Armistice Day assembly is planned for Monday at 3 15 pm in the auditorium with the Saline Woman's Club and the High School Band. Walter Hastings wildlife films may come December 3.
The high school has no football team this year amid weak turnout and low freshman sophomore interest while Saline drops out. Basketball practice starts with about 25 players. prospects look better, and a 17 game schedule with about ten at home is planned.
Fred Burkhart visited Detroit business on Wednesday. Mrs. Haarer hosted her bridge club on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Clay and children spent Sunday at Lansing. Rev. Bert Ede attended Rev. Hicks funeral in Jackson on Saturday. Observer Liners are at your service.
A mix of moral verse on faults and self-reflection, a cake recipe by Mrs. Fosdick, obituaries noting Samuel Bartlett of Qmro Wis, local items from Saline about a new bank opening, tanbark shipments to Helber, sheep loads to Texas, fawns, and the 1882 graduating class with Webster Buckman delivering an oration on Michigan’s commercial advantages.
Renowned Russian pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff will perform at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor on Wednesday evening November 6 as part of the Choral Union Concert Series. The program reflects his Moscow School background and career, followed by later appearances of the Don Cossack Russian Male Chorus on November 11.
Trinity Lutheran church hosts a country style fried chicken supper Friday evening November 1 from 5 until sold out. Adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. Quote by Andre Maurois appears in the notice.
Saline and Ypsilanti are tied two games apiece after a Friday night bowling contest. Ypsilanti won the first two games, Saline took the third, with O By Rne posting the high game of 201 and Leonard the top series at 536. Saline will host a return match next Friday to try for the lead.
Construction of a million dollar pipeline from Crystal oil field to Toledo Ohio began last week by Simrall Pipeline and Standard Oil of Ohio. About 125 men are employed to build the 140 mile line with operation expected in 40 days. The line will connect Michigan oil fields directly to Toledo refineries, competing with mid continent crude. It will pass west of Chelsea, following highways where possible and seeking right of way through farmland.
Saturday feature shows the 1936 Chevrolet on display at Geo W Cook and Son, authorized Chevrolet dealers. The event highlights new models and shopping options.
The Rev G G Hicks former Tecumseh pastor died at Bronson hospital Kalamazoo after a long illness He was born in Toronto Aug 1 1875 and served many Michigan churches including Saline Dundee Laurium Saginaw and Tecumseh He was a Knights Templar and a 32nd degree Mason Survived by two sons two daughters and several siblings with one granddaughter aged 60.
Gov Frank D Fitzgerald backs an expansion plan for Ypsilanti state hospital to add 400 beds, aiming for a total of 900. He met Detroit officials and Wayne County leaders to seek $500 000 emergency funding from State PWA and hoped for a matching federal grant. The council would need to write the request.
Geo W Cook & Son announces Saturday open house in Saline for the new 1936 Master DeLuxe and Standard Chevrolet lines. Visitors can test ride and inspect, with early orders on a preferred delivery list. Mrs Ora Olive Johnston 47, of Saline township, died Saturday. services held with interment at Lakeridge cemetery.
The 1936 Ford line shows minor refinements rather than major changes. Four features are emphasized: steel wheels replacing wire wheels, re styled bodies with front end lines, altered steering mechanism, and helical gears in all speeds for quieter operation. The 1936 line will have 138 body types.
A collage of sale notices and services from The Observer includes fresh cows and calves on farm, rooms for light housekeeping, coal and coke, used tractors and farm equipment, eye exams, sewing and hardware items, typewriters, and radio repairs. Also listed are auctions, Frigidaire appliances, and a card party at the O. B. S. hall.
Old chair stove table carpet and rug can be sold instead of dumped. Call or visit the office to learn how little liners in this paper pay cash for your unwanted items. Come in and let us frame the little ad for you.
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