Interesting Letter From Australia About Rabaul Visit
A missionary wife in Haberfield, New South Wales, recounts a July 4 letter describing Australia life and the 1937 Rabaul volcano eruption. The narrative follows the Platten family, Milton Finkbeiner’s return, and travel back to Sydney amid postwar duties and upheavals in New Britain and New Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Platten
Haberfield
New South Wales
Clara Finkbeiner
Rabaul
Milton Finkbeiner
Australia
Plattens
Sydney
Milton
Mr. Platten
Syngey
South Australia
Northern Territory
J. Ve. Burton
Teachers’ Training College
Vunaiima
Matupi
Tropics
Parker
Malakuna
A Glimpse of Chelsea's Changing Community Life
The piece reflects on Chelsea’s shift from a farming town to a growing community with war workers and retirees. It laments youth neglect and urges active clubs, school gyms, Girl Scouts, Rainbow Girls, and a stronger PTA or Community Council to unite diverse residents and foster civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Epworth League
Federeated
Lutheran
Rainbow Girls
Chelsea
Abe” Alber
Abe
Rev
Bach
Dell Hoffman
Yasterday
Ladies’ Aid
Golden Glovers
Detroit
Lansing
Anderson-Sweetland Wedding Sunday
Miss Lenora Sweetland and Richard B. Anderson were married at 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 26 at the bride's parents home in Scio with Rev. Arthur Wacker officiating. The couple, both High school graduates, planned a yellow flannel traveling suit for the honeymoon and will reside in Ann Arbor after Oct. 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora
Sweetland
Richard B. Anderson
Mark Sweetsland
Scio Church Road
Arthur Wacker
Scio Church
Gladys Anderson
Saline
Alfred Anderson
Clarion
Iowa
Ruth Sweetland
Charles Anderson
Ann Arbor
Corning
Kingsley
State Streets
King Seeleys
J. Butler
Glenn Hanson
City Council Minutes Sept 13 1943 Proceedings
The council met in the city chamber on Monday evening September 13 1943 with Prance Gross presiding. Members Alber Sugden Haarer Lambarth attended. Minutes were read and approved. A resolution let Ann Arbor Construction Co Others for resurfacing RC asphalt at 1774 cents per gallon. Bills totaling 1720 52 approved and ordered paid. The council adjourned subject to Mayor’s call. Clerk Fearne Lottie Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counci
Merk
Prance Gross
Alber
Sugden
Haarer
Lambarth
Ann Ar Construction Company
New York Central
City
Suecen
Broticn
Lamhbarth
Avert
Fearne Lottie Wallace
Auction sale at Fas Dick farm on Bemis road set for Oct 2 1948
Public auction to sell 15 head of registered cattle including cows calving soon and various calves, 11 sheep and ram, Berkshire boar, Poland China sow, 30 White Leghorn hens, 50 young chickens, farm machinery and equipment. Cash terms. Max Fosdick and Clarence Cook auctioneers. Also notes tuberculosis literature distribution to Michigan schools funded by Christmas seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravine
Fasdick
Saline
Bemis Road
Poland
China
Allis-Chalmers
Scripted days hint at neglected chores and routine
Fragment describes days that appear staged by a girl not allowed to iron her father's shirts at home, suggesting pressure, discipline, and rehearsed behavior within a constrained domestic setting.
Gifford Ontometrist Announces Milan Office Hours
Dr. Gifford announces updated office hours in Milan from 12 noon to 6 00 p m and 6 30 to 9 20 p m on Saturdays. Office located at Milan Hotel. Eyes examined and glasses fitted.
Saline Woman's Club Opens October Schedule
The Saline Woman's Club will begin Tuesday October 5 with a first regular meeting at Mrs Thomas Shurtz's home. On Tuesday October 18 the club hosts Macon Woman's Club and The Willing Workers for Reciprocity Day with a noon potluck luncheon at the Methodist church parlors followed by an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Thomas Shurtz
Macon Woman's Club
Methodist Church
In memory of Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Shaw
In memory of my mother Mrs. Frank WN Rose who died 20 years ago today September 30 1943 Mrs Elson M Shaw memorial note expresses lasting affection and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank WN. Rose
Elson M. Shaw
Wanted to Buy and For Sale Classified Tidbits
A jumble of rental notices sales and farm equipment ads outlines homes for sale hayrack items and livestock. Listings include a Saline area 130 acre farm with details on buildings soils and price along with numerous for sale items from radios to vehicles and poultry supplies.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Los Angeles Examiner
Treasury Department
Vane
Egole
Federal Reserve
Appies Caulifower
Celery
Pascal
Idaho
Yin Cps
KIRK
Mrs. Finkbeiner
E. J. Fox
Seio Church Road
Council Proceedings
John Deere
Max Fosdick
Clarence Cook
Michian
Saline Woman’s Club
Observer
T. Stimpson
South Davenport St
Milan” Road
Michigan
Chevrolet
Wiedman Auto Company
Aircastle
Erwin Wild
Hampshire
Chester
Victor Berkich
Arkona Road
Northern Spies
Steele
Wagner
Snow
Ellis Road
Ypsilanti, Mich
Henry Hills
Avon
Avon Products, Inc
National Bank Building
Jackson
Zada Norr's
Davenport
F. L. Woodward
Kies Road
Manchester
Clinton
Ypsilanti
Best
Whitmore Lake
Oak Grove
Oril Ferguson
Forest
Ann ‘Arbor
Wolverine
Oles Ab Parsons
Saline Mercantile Co
de Kalb
Simmons’ Springs
C. R. Parsons
W. J. Schwocho
George E. Schwocho
R. G. Wahl
R. J. McCoy
Tecumseh, Mich
Wiedman Auto Co
B. Henry St
Morton Poultry Farm
Ead
Brooks Brothers
Hubert Bearss
East Michigan
Adrian St Adrian Tanksea
Salsbury
Saltne Hatchery
Main St
Ann Arbor, Mich
Saline Theatre
William Bendix
Grace Bradley
Taxi
Frank Morgan
Richard Carlson and
Jean Rogers
Sun
Inee
Robert Young
Lana Turner
Jini
George Brent
Priscilla Lane
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