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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1938
Page
4
Saline Observer outlines pricing for notices including obituary and marriage notices offered free of charge and poetry at five cents per line. It states a policy against personal or business interest content and lists publisher and editor names.
George Matthew Adams recalls life in Saline Michigan and nearby towns, celebrating close-knit communities, town characters, and the enduring value of small towns. He notes shared memories from schools, mills, churches, and a town swim hole, praising leaders who emerged from small towns and citing Rose Wilder Lane.
The army chaplain and minister Clemens offers guidance on child reading and self discipline. He argues that the average person is either their own enemy or friend and stresses will power, hard work, and seizing opportunities rather than waiting.
Church notes outline a 10:00 morning worship with Ray Davis as superintendent and Herbert Pink as assistant. Sermon titled Why Worship guides the service followed by Epworth League activities at 6:30 led by Rev Walter Laxman this week, plus Wednesday prayer meeting and Thursday choir practice.
Local notices recount visits and gatherings across Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Jackson and Tecumseh areas. Families Marshall Chelsea Dieterle Burkhardt Theurer and Gakle are among those mentioned with social visits to relatives friends and neighbors. The Federated church chapter plans a chicken pie supper and fair at the opera house on Friday November 2.
Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottlob Kuebler. Rev. Howard Goldie to serve another year at Saline. W D Simmons and wife plan a short Whitmore trip. Rev H C Snyder of Galesburg to preach Sunday. Mrs. G H Cobb of Grand Rapids visiting relatives southeast of town. Himer Stimpson buys fine Berkshire hog at State fair. Mrs. Clara Kilby and Mrs. G Griswold visit Mason relatives. Mrs. Fred Richards and Mildred with A J Warner at the Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Woolf of Ann Arbor guests of G W Seeger. Wedding party from Macon to Ann Arbor. bride Mary Morgan groom Earle Munshaw. Postmaster George Burkhart named to state Congressional committee. meeting in Detroit Sept 22. Adar Schroen of Ann Arbor injured when horse threw him. nose restored by Dr. Wallace.
Sunday schedule lists morning worship at 10 o clock with a sermon on The Conservation of Energy and evening worship with Thrilling News from God. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 discusses Myself in My Relation to Others. Dorcas circle meets Sept 21. Rally gatherings planned Sept 25 to Oct 2 World wide Communion Oct 2 promoted by 16 denominations.
The Washtenaw County Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports 514 cows across 28 herds tested last month. Of these, 70 cows were dry and 20 produced over 1,250 pounds of milk while 24 exceeded 50 pounds of butterfat. The average herd yield was 574 pounds of milk and 25.98 pounds of butterfat.
A mixtape of household tips and children games appears in a community page. Readers share ideas for easier tasks, crafts like crepe paper hot pads, and playful activities such as The Gardener and the Mole and Danger circles. Facts on farming and coal usage close the piece.
A readable list of flower meanings pairing each bloom with a sentiment. Includes Apple blossom and Marriage Orange blossom and Loyalty Rose and Beauty Forget me not and True love with other associations. Also a recipe for Hot Water Sponge Cake with cake flour eggs sugar hot water vanilla and a light bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.
Carrots hungarian uses 8 cups cubed carrots 8 slices bacon chopped % cup water % teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons minced parsley. Cook bacon until crisp then add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer on low for 20 to 30 minutes.
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