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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1941
Page
2
In a homemaking note, a reader describes drying corn by spreading kernels on muslin in a sunny spot, covering with a screen, and leaving for a day. The dried corn is soaked overnight, then brought to a boil before serving, with a reader agreeing to try the method.
A reader asks if Defense Savings Bonds can provide steady retirement income. The answer: buy bonds for 37.50 monthly to mature in 10 years yielding 50 per month after each maturity. for higher monthly returns, invest more each month, with 75 yielding 100 in ten years. Bonds support government during national emergency. purchase via post office, bank, savings association, or mail order from the U S Treasurer in Washington DC.
St James Ev Ref Church Saline Township five miles west of Saline on US 112 Reverend C A Haneberg pastor divine services held Sundays at 10 a m German first and third English second fourth and fifth Sunday Sunday school at 11 o clock all welcome Michigan leads the nation in mint production.
The Saline Observer lists Sim. R. Wilson as publisher and M. C. Boutelle as editor. It notes mail handling at Saline Michigan and single copies priced at 3 cents with subscriptions at 1.00 per year, 50 cents for six months, and 25 cents for three months. outside Michigan 1.50 per year.
The notice explains pricing for notices in the paper. Card of thanks is 6c per line. Obituary and marriage notices are free. Poetry costs 5c per line. Announcements with charged admission cost 6c per line. Minimum charge is 25 cents.
The Ann Arbor Daily News denounces Washtenaw County Fair management for ignorance and apathy. It compares the Washtenaw fair unfavorably to Jackson and calls for better planning, judging schedules, and promotion to improve agriculture and recreation.
Hammond district notes include David Gordon attending the state fair and Edna Roop starting school as teacher. Families visiting relatives in Lima and Detroit send regards, while others travel to Ohio fairs, Whitmore Lake, and the Black Hills. A plea urges buying Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps.
Anne Campbell in The Detroit News invites readers to propose household task ideas and better methods. She explains friendly deeds can benefit both giver and recipient, framed as a selfless impulse born from personal need.
Combine grated corn with milk fat and milk. Stir in cornmeal flour baking powder and salt until just moistened. Pour into greased muffin tins. Bake in a hot oven about 25 minutes until set and lightly browned.
Grease muffin tins and add a tablespoon of sweet cream to each cup. Place one egg in each cup, being careful not to break yolks. Add butter, salt and pepper, then sprinkle cracker crumbs. Bake until set, serve hot. If cups are unused, add water before baking.
Surplus Marketing Administration announces free distribution of peanut butter pork and beans and concentrated soup for Michigan and 11Midwest states. Program aims to aid 5 million undernourished children with foods including fruits cereals and flour in rural schools across the region.
Mr Rowlands outlines the national goal to feed nine million undernourished children, up from five million at the peak last year. Local sponsorship and federal food support drive the program with community leadership, cleanliness, proper cooking, and sanitary facilities. Agencies like W P A N Y A assist, while Michigan State College agents advise. Surplus Marketing Administration fields a state lunch rep. Eligible sponsors range from schools to clubs, with information available through state welfare offices or the regional director in Milwaukee.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schroen moved to a farm near Willis. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Richards with Tommie, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richards and Marjory, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Richards with Rose Marie, and Mrs. Schroen attended homecoming at Waltz on Monday.
A summary of social calls and new arrivals includes Joseph Sweeney Sr visiting with friends. The LeBarons and family, Hertler sisters, and Electa Murray starting Fosdick district school are noted. Mrs Clarke resumes Oak Grove teaching. the Dunnigan family arrives from Tennessee and moves into Saline. Mrs Searles and daughter visit Vermillion Ohio kin, and Indiana relatives visit Mrs Sanders. A windstorm damaged the Bettler farm barn and silo, and a pear tree fell on Mrs Sanders yard. the cow then died after eating many pears.
Notes from a small town paper list upcoming events and visits. The annual missionary service at St. Pauls church is set for Sunday September 4. Several local families and residents are mentioned in visitation, farming changes, and community happenings around Saline area.
Worship at 10 a m with sermon Men and Events and organ prelude. Church school at 11 15 a m. Sunday study Courage for Hard Experiences led by Arthur Wilson superintendent. Visitors welcome. Church Board meeting Tuesday Sept 9 in parlors. Women's Society meeting Wednesday afternoon in church parlors. Treasury Department offers free safekeeping of Defense Savings Bonds at Federal Rescue Banks.
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