Rotarians Hear District Gov Gray Visit and Speak
Rotary club members hosted District Governor William M. Gray of Chat ham Ontario Canada at a noon meeting last Thursday. He critiqued the club’s duties and outlined the four Rotary objects emphasizing service, ethics, personal and community application, and international understanding. An illustrated report on the recent international convention in Mexico followed, courtesy of Rotarian Edward Staebler of Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bill’) M. Gray
Chatham
Ontario
Canada
Bill
Gray
Rotary
Mexico
Edward Staebler
Ann Arbor
Townsend Brothers Reunite After 27 Years in Buffalo
Dr. H S Townsend of 1869 Seneca street welcomed two surviving brothers G C Townsend of Saline Michigan and Dr C O Townsend of Washington DC for a week long visit. The trio last met over a quarter century ago with Delos the eldest half brother having died years earlier. The brothers traced family roots to Saline Michigan and noted Dr C O Townsend works with the Agricultural Department tariff commission focusing on sugar beets. The reunion was celebrated amid memories of the Seneca street era and the family history including Dr H S Townsend’s Michigan education and marriage to Emily Ten Eyck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Townsend
Seneca Street
G. C. Townsend
Saline, Mich
C. O. Townsend
Washington, D. C
Saline Savings Bank
Legion
Townsend
Babcock
Emily Ten Eyck
Connecticut
U. of M
Meriden
Conn
Gertrude
New York
South Buffalo News
Townsend Brothers
South Buffalo
N. Y
Correction on miniature garden prizes at Flower Show
A misprint credited Mrs. Fred Aprill with the top two awards in miniature gardens. Mrs. Fred Bell actually won both prizes. The printer is asked to correct the order for printing and ensure prompt delivery with reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Aprill
Fred Bell
How to Build a Man A Friendly Inspirational Column
A reflective piece quotes Harlan G. Metcalf urging virtue and courage. It invites readers to seek strength for right, honesty in word and deed, self control, and purity in thoughts, speech, and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan G. Metcalf
Apple Cinnamon Baked Apples from Five Oaks Tea Room
Peel and cut four or five apples, place in a buttered dish with water and cinnamon. Mix cream sugar and flour, fold part into apples, spread rest on top, bake uncovered and serve warm with cream. From Mrs. William Carey, Five Oaks Tea Room, Baltimore Maryland.
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William Carey
Five Oaks Tea Room
Baltimore
Simple Pork Chop Bake From Mrs. George Schmid
A basic bake combines 6 medium potatoes onions and carrots sliced with 1 green pepper and a can of peas in juice and 1 can tomato soup. Season with salt and pepper then cover with lean pork chops and bake in a moderate oven.
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George Schmid
Saline Protective Fire Company Members Listed
The Observer publishes the Protective Fire Company of Saline roster with Chief B P Davenport and officers among many members. Honorary members exempt from active duty and fines. Local notes mention bicycle purchases and a bicycle for Master Grove Parsons in 1883.
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Observer
Protective Fire Company of
Saline
B. P. Davenport
A. F. Clark
J. W. Hull
Samuel Josenhans
John Gillen
Ruel Mills
Fred Henne
Emmet Gates
D. Simmons
George Burkhart
David Sears
John J. Schairer
Eddy Jacobus
Arthur Brown
Grant Brainard
R. W. Mills
George J. Nissly
H R. Watson
I. R. Clark
L.L. Kilby
J. McKinnon
G. H. Jewett
D. P. McLachlan
John Schairer
J. H. Bartle
Frank Johnson
Fred Johnson
J. Sturm
A. J. Warren
Louis
Hd Hauser
Ann Arbor Street
Messrs
F. D. Ford
Columbia
Henry Depue Dies at 89 in Washtenaw County
Henry Depue longtime Pittsfield Township resident died Monday at his Saline road home aged 89. He collected early American relics including a covered wagon and spinning wheel. Survived by daughters Mrs Edward Northrup and Mrs Harry McClure and son David H. Funeral held at home with Rev William P Lemon. burial in Local Plains cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Depue
Presbyterian Church
Edward Northrup
Harry McClure
Detroit
David H
William P. Lemon
Loci Plains Cemetery
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Jacob Visel
Mrs. Jacob Visel expresses deep gratitude for flowers and kindness shown during hospital stay and after returning home.
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Jacob Visel
Chicken Pie Supper by Rainbow Division M E B Ladies Aid
The Rainbow division of the M E B Ladies Aid will host a chicken pie supper in the church dining rooms on Friday evening September 27 from 5 PM until serving ends. Tickets are 40 cents. A style show and sale begins at 4 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Division
M. EB. Ladies’ Aid
Dr Alonzo Hall Surprised On 80th Birthday Celebration
The home of Mr and Mrs Daniel Hall hosted a surprise party Thursday evening honoring Dr Alonzo Sager Hall on his 80th birthday and the sixth of grandson Daniel Sager Hall. Attendees included Prof and Mrs Julio del Toro and many Sunday school class members with wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Hersey Hall
Alonzo Sager Hall
Daniel Sager Hall
Julio del Toro
Ann Arbor
Dr. Hall
Bertram Ede
C. A. Curtiss
Harry Holmes
Frank Davis
Ray Davis
C. A. Jordan
Jacob Smith
B. J. Spitler
C. O. Woodbridge
George A. Uphaus
George Underhill
Scouting Eyes Growth with Cubbing and Explorer Programs
Scout Executive Walter Mac Peek reports surpassing 50 troops and 1000 scouts as the council eyes fall growth. Leaders plan three youth programs for ages 9 to 16 with a single sponsoring group and separate Cubmaster Scoutmaster Explorer Counselor roles. A Scouters assembly on Sept 28 kicks off the year with speaker George Chronic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter MacPeek
Ann Arbor
MacPeek
Fielding H. Yost
George Chronic
Chicago
Ann Arbor High School
Saline Woman's Club Holds First Meeting of Year
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. O. C. Wheeler's home with past presidents leading the program. A club history was read for permanent records while a 30-taper birthday cake marked the founding anniversary. A lunch, games, and roll call followed before planning Travel Day for October 8 with destination to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Woman's Club
O. C. Wheeler
C. H. Miller
Essenburg longtime Augusta resident Dies at 67
William Frederick Essenburg age 67 died at his home in Augusta township last Thursday after a long illness. He was born August 16, 1868 in Lenox Michigan. He married Mathilda Meyer in 1891. Survived by two sons William and George. three daughters Mrs. Frank Kar Mrs. Allen Feller and Mrs. Herman Harder. 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Essenburg home and St Pauls Evangelical Church with Rev. Wittbracht presiding. Burial in Richmond Michigan.
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William Frederick Essenburg
Augusta Township
Lenox
Mich
Christopher
Dora Hopp Essenburg
Mathilda Meyer
William
Brown City
George
Frank Kar
Saline
Allen Feller
Belding
Herman Harder
Fraser, Mich
Essenburg
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
C. H. Wittbracht
Richmond, Mich
Asters Sent From Monroe County For Huey Long Funeral
A shipment of 15,000 asters from Monroe county were included in Huey Long funeral tributes in Baton Rouge. The blooms were sent to the Louisiana capital last Monday at noon by Lush Express from the gardens of Louis Engelhardt of Ida. A telegraphic order for the shipment was received Monday morning from the Windsor Floral Company of St. Louis.
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Monroe County
Huey Long
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Lush Express
Louis Engelhardt
Ida
Windsor Floral Company
St. Louis
Dundee
YES IT S MARGARET FROM LA PUSH FISHING TALE
A Seattle reader shares a photo of Margaret and Esther with a Pacific coast trophy. Margaret caught a 40 pound King salmon using a 3% inch steel hook and spoon on a LaPush voyage, enduring an hourlong battle that carried them far from shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luli M. Fairbanks
Seattle
Wash
Margaret
LaPush
Pacific Ocean
Esther
Jack Ward
Jack
Japan
Margaret reels in four foot salmon during Pacific coast outing
The tale describes a shoreline scene where a large four foot one inch salmon is nearly hauled into a canoe. Margaret grins ear to ear, appearing the happiest person on the Pacific coast as Eddie Henne, Saline's top fisherman, is wished a hearty steak for a family meal.
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Margaret
Pacific
Eddie
Henne
Saline
October jurors named for circuit court term
The October term jurors list includes residents from Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Saline and multiple townships. Names include Jacob Dietzel Clara Gregory Emory Keppler Edward O Neal Ida May Waterman Ada Gustine and many others across counties with duties in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Jacob Dietzel
Clara M Gregory
Emory Keppler
Edward O'Neal
Ida May Waterman
Ada Gustine
Clarence R. Snyder
Ypsilanti
Clara VanFossen
Thomas Thorne
Saline
Gilmer C. Townsend
Harley Sherman
Augusta
John McCrone
York
George Armbruster
Scio
J. B. Bihlmeyer
Freedom
Charles Kern
Pittsfield
William Passow
Albert Gross
Lodi
Peter A. Johnson
Manchester
Fannie A. Downing
Amanda Frey
Sharon
Hiba Gage
Lima
Oscar Weber
Carl Prochnow
Northfield
Fred Kencher
Superior
Joseph King
Salem
Alva Beeman
Lyndon
Guy Wheeler
Webster
Ida Logan
Bridgewater
Blanch Weber
Sylvan
Stanley Miller
Dexter
Death of Theodore E. Schill in Saline Township
Theodore Emanuel Schill aged 65 died at his Saline township home Sunday night born January 25 1872 in Saline township son of John M and Christina Snyder Schill. He leaves two sisters Mrs Mary Dell and Mrs Anna Kirk one brother Fred Schill and several nieces and nephews. Funeral held 2 pm Tuesday at his residence and 2 30 pm at St Johns Bridgewater church with Rev M C Phillipp officiating burial in St Johns cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Emanuel Schill
Saline Township
John M
Christina Snyder Schill
Mary Dell
This City
Anna Kirk
Dearborn
Fred Schill
St. Johns Church
Bridgewater
M. C. Phillipp
St. John's Cemetery
Washtenaw Farmers Set Four Year Wheat Contracts
County Agent H. Osler will announce a meeting schedule for wheat growers to sign four year contracts under the AAA wheat reduction program. More than 300 signers expected. 273 currently under two year contracts. Attendees from Augusta, Freedom, Bridgewater, Lodi, Pittsfield and others discussed 1935 carryover and 1936 surplus amid Dust Bowl notes.
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H. 5. Qsler
AAA
Washtenaw Wheat
Flint
Washtenaw County
Mr. Osler
J. W. Talladay
Augusta Township
William Uphaus
Freedom Township
Fred Blumhardt
Bridgewater
Aaron Feldkamp
Lodi
J. George Wiedman
Pittsfield
Wheat Production Control Association
William C. Pritchard
Sylvan
H. Stanley Vaughan
Webster
United States
Middle West
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Saline Valley Farms Hosts First Annual Customers Picnic
Saline Valley Farms invites hundreds to its first annual Customers Picnic on October 5 from 2 to 7 30 p m events include children pony rides at 2 00 a ball game Customers vs Farm at 3 00 guided farm tours at 4 00 a dinner at 5 00 and a barn dance from 6 to 7 30 the farm side opens 3 to 4 with plans to please guests through a mix of new and old practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Valley Farms
For Sale and Notices in Saline Area
The notice lists multiple sales and items for sale including Grapes from Mrs G C Hess and various hardware and farming goods. It promotes Dr Hess Stock and Poultry Tone and mentions tractors such as 15 30 and Fordson models, plus other farm equipment and linoleum varnish. Contact details include Saline Mercantile Co and E J Muir, with sale headings and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hess
Saline Mercantile Co
Local Business Notices and Services Auctioned Goods
A collage of classifieds: fertilizer deals from Saline Mercantile, furnace and tin work by BE Muir, eye care by a U of M trained oculist, discount silk hose offerings from G L Parsons, debt collection by National Fidelity Co, a 1931 Chevrolet Coach overhaul by Geo W Cook & Son, Frigidaire dealer ads, migratory waterfowl stamps for sale, and a notice to bring stamps to Observer Office.
Frigidaire Offers No Down Payment Plan
W. COOK & SON advertise Frigidaire appliances with no down payment and 36 months to pay while urging customers to call or visit. Merle Trout is seeking a large dwelling room for storage space within Saline or nearby area. readers asked to leave a note at the printing office or contact Carroll Halbert immediately.
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Saline
Ten Mile Circle
Merle Trout
Carroll Halbert
Dodge Trucks Display Weekend at Dodge Plymouth Garage
Pickup and the 115 Chassis and Cab highlighted this weekend at the Dodge Plymouth Garage with on site display and demonstrations aimed at potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Trucks
Chevrolet Coach Ad with Green Duco Finish
1930 Chevrolet coach offers green Duco finish fully enclosed brakes and good tires. Don't delay as this model sells fast through authorized Chevrolet dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
GEO. W. Cook & Son
Case and Osborne repairs advertised by W J Schneider
Ann Arbor service offers Case corn binders and silo fillers Zerk oiling Cement stay silos and repairs for Case and Osborne equipment by W J Schneider contact 778 F3 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerk
Osborne
W. J. Schneider
Ann Arbor
Musical Merchandise and Legal Notices in Local Paper
Metropolitan Accordion School at 745 Packard St offers new and used accordions with instruction. 52 Wanted readers with legal printing needs for estate settlements are asked to forward notices to The Observer via Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Accordion School
Ann Arbor
Packard St
Mich
Observer
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Sherwin-Williams
Cole
Texaco
Max Heald
Erwin Lindemann
William M. Gray
Henry Depue
Dr. Alonzo S. Hall
Saline Woman’s Club
Jesse H. Jones
the Observer
Menemum
GC. Hess
Wolverine
G. L. Parsons
Fordson
E. J. Muir
Herman Heininger
Art’s
Shell
Saline-Pleasant Lake Road
Saline Mercantile Company
BE. J. Muir
National Fidelity Co
Ypsilanti, Mich
GEO, W. Cook & Son
Elmer Steeb
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