1932-02-18; Saline Observer

              Volume: 51
SALTNE,   WASHTENAW  COUNTY, MICHIGAN,  THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1932
NUMBER 18
SPEND
Without Extravagance
SAVE
Without Hoarding
These remedies will bring us the good,
old, honest, sound, and substantial
times we are looking for.
The Saline Savings Bank
The One Story Bank oh the Corner
Your Protection
Winter's Icy Fingers
This winter let Dixie protect your car. Make every
day an easy starting, easy driving day. Today, before the rush, let us:
1. Flush and clean your radiator and fill with alcohol.
2. Remove the heavy summer grease from your
transmission and differential and refill with winter
grade.
3. Change your motor oil to proper winter type.
4. Lubricate steering gear and water pump.
5. Check your battery, charge it up to capacity,
grease and tighten the terminals, and get it in shape
for exacting winter use.
STAEBLER OIL COMPANY
Leave orders with J. G. Tubaugh, phone 288, or with
Maurice Henderson, phone 272
LET
THE OBSERVER
DO YOUR
"BROADCASTING"
Whether it's merchandise or services you
have to sell, The Observer will take your
message directly to a 1,000 homes.
When Business is Dull—The surest wav to
get Action is to ADVERTISE "
NEW WAYS FOR NEW DAYS
Oliver Hart Parr Tractors
a size and type for every need including
Row Crops.
Oliver Farm Equipment
both tractor and horse drawn.   Genuine
Oliver Repair parts.
Fitch Sales Corporation
Wiedman and Tanner Tie
For Lead in Bowling Race
Kroger and Smith Stores
-     Robbed Thursday Night
Jay    W.    Harmon    Was   Individual   1^,^ Bandit Held up Both Groceries
;       Game and Ihreo Game High       I ■        ,        .,.,..,
Point Winner for Week. j and Escaped in Automobile
  j With About §60.
By   winning   two   of   their   three > . 	
games with the Wiedman five last 1     With  about 560  of Saline money
Tuesday evening, the Kroger bowlers j'stowed, safely away in his pockets a
' moved up to a tie,with the leaders if ] daring young bandit made a speedy
the   race   iof   the   bowling   league I exit from the city Thursday evening,
championship    for    the    city.    The
Haarer team also moved up by de-
j feating Tanner's two out of three on
j Thursday night,  and are now only
. one  game   behind   the leaders.    Jay
Harmon succeeded in. winning high.
single   game   honors   on   Thursday r Feldkamp,   and   an unknown custo
night by upsetting 186 pins in the •
after emptying the cash registers an
both of the local chain stores.
The first robbery took place at
approximately 7:00 p. m. when the
man entered the C. F. Smith store
and   ordered   the   manager,   Julius
mer to lie on the floor while he rifled
first game of the evening, and won'-"the register.   After taking all of the
high three game honors by spilling
a total of 527 for three games. The
attain store five were the holders of
high total for five men with an aggregate score of 2188. *
The games now stands:
Won Lost
Wiedman   10     8
Kroger ,...  10     8
Haarer _...    9     9
Tanner       7   11
Last week's   scoring was  as  follows:
WIEDMAN
Lawrence ....
  138    178
177
493
Fairbanks ...
  146    121
141
408
Martin 	
.....  135    122
104
361
'Schaible 	
127
414
Bridges
161    155
164
713
480
«s*
722    721
2156
KROGER
A. Burkhardt.... 110   181
136
427
Gross  	
   138    146
155
439
D   Burkhart
.... 152    131
136
419
Fitzgerald ...
.....  143   130
162
435
Gruenwald
172    141
155
468
715    729
744
2181"/
HAARER
Harmon 	
..... 186    167
174
527
Dusterbeck .
   125    149
110
384
Wahl „ _.
  167    137
151
466
B. Gillen	
  138    101
150
389
Pfaus -.1	
135    117
155
417
\
751    671
740
2182
TANNER
Wittbracht  .
.... 149    149
157
455
Stetler 	
.....  150   137
170
•457
W.  Burkhardt..   127   139
99
363
Ash 	
  134    130
127
391
Tanner 	
149    172
162
483
709 727 716 215'
Tonight Wiedman will roll in opposition to Tanner. On Tuesday Wied,
man will roll against Haarer and
Thursday night Kroger and Tanner
will match skill.
Miss Mills' Study Club
Held February Meeting
Members   Given   Review  of  life
Chopin; Hold Next Session
March. 12.
of
The February meeting of the Music Study club bad the following program:
Review of Life of Clhopin, conducted by. Miss Mills.
Paper on Tschaikowsky,—Lucile
Schmid.
Minute Waltz by Chopin; Slavonic
March by Tschaikowsky—Ruth Welter.
March, from Nutcracker Suite—
Marie Schmid.
November (Tschaikowsky)—Wilma
Schumacher.
Waltz of Blowers, from Nutcracker
Suite—-Eileen Martin.
cash in sight, he marched his two
victims up the street in front of him
and into the Kroger store, where r (
lined them up with Fred Gruenwald,
Jim Gross and Abe Alber, Sr., while
he went to the cash drawer and removed all of its contents. After
pocketing the loot ne obtained from
the Kroger Company he ran out the
door and down north Ann Arbor.
According to stories of local sleuths
he ran around the block and was me.
near the Federated church by an
accomplice with "an automobile in
which they sped from town.
Methodist Church Women
To Give Pageant Sunday
"The Women of the Bible" Will Be
4    Presented in "Place of R.egu-
" lar Service.
Pageant given by the women of
the church.
Theme: "The Women of the
Bible.'- »*"
PART I ■ \J
First Reader—Mrs. Ray Davis.
' Sarah   (wife   of   Abraham)—Mrs.
William Love.
Rebecca .. C#"ife of Isaac)—Mrs.
Harry Friisl?
Jochabed (the mother of Moses)
—Miss Lottie Wallace.
Aaron (child, brother of Moses)—
—Paul DavisX
Miriam I child, sister of Moses)—
Kathleen Marken.
Miriam (the woman)—Mrs. W. E.
■Sfetiker.'S?'
Princess (daughter of Pharoah) —
Mrs. T, M. Bridges.
Maidens—Lucile Rogers, Clara
Bowen, Irene Fitzgerald.
Chorus of Maidens—Miss Daw,
Miss "Whitman, Mrs. Helen Hart,
Esther Bowen, Mrs. Hartline, Maurine Eweing.
PART H \J
"Reader—Mrs. Roy Rogers?
Deborah (a judge of Israel)—Mis.
F. Harwood!/
"    Ada  (daughter of* JephEha)—Mrs.
C.'Carr.
Naomi (a widow)—Mrs. C. Miller.
Ruth (daughter-in-law) — Eunice
rBarrr.
Orpha (Ruth's sister-in-law)—Mrs.
E.. Fosdicksj
rEsther (a Hebrew queen)—Mrs. H.
Hammond;
Chorus of children:
PART HI
Mercantile Co. Stockholders
Elected Directors Thursday
Nearly 100 "Present at Ammax Gathering- at the Saline Opera
House.
The annual meeting of the stock"-
holders of the Saline - Mercantile
Company was held - Thursday afternoon at the Saline opera house.
Approximately 100 were present t*.
carry out the election of the new
board of directors ror the ensuing
year. The same board that function-
in 1931 will continue this year, with
the exception of Albert Graf, who
was   replaced   by George Heininger.
The. board of directors now consists of; Arthur Heininger, George
Heininger, Herman Gensley, Herman
Gross, Alfred Hertler, Ferman
Clements and Herman Alber. The
following- officers were chosen:
President, Arthur Heininger, vice
president Herman Gross, secretary
F. R. Clements and treasurer, Alfie<J
Hertler.
Boy Scout Banquet Held
Last Thursday Evening
Several Saline Boys Attended a Banquet for Ann Arbpr Scouts
Last Tuesday.
The Boy Scout banquet last Thursday evening, in the Federated church
basement, was a pleasing success.
The following program was given,
Edgar Westphal acting as chairman:
Do Tour Best, Cub motto—Warren
Gross.
Be Prepared, the Scout motto—Armine "Westphal.   .
How Parents Can Help in Scouting
—Prof. A. A. Kalder.
Why a Scout—Wallace F. Watt,
Scout executive of the county.
If I had Alladin's Lamp—Rev. John
'Schilling, pastor of the West Side
Methodist church, Ann Arbor.
Results  of Mobilization
Call for scouts to mobilize -was put
in at 7 p. m. on Wednesday, Feb.,10.
The following shows the time each
scout, reported at the school building
in uniform: Joe Camburn, 7:05;
Leonard Marken, 7:06; Edgar Westphal, 7:06; Stanley Hartman, Richard Ward, Frank Spindler, Ray Hunt,
7:07; Robert McCord, Elvin Armbruster, Paul Rogers, 7:12; Dale
Fosdick, 7:14; Charles Collins, James
McCord, 7:15; George Camburn,
7:17; Norman Tanner, 7:20; Warren
Gross, 7:21; Ernest Dieterle, 7:22;
Leonard Niethammer, Lauren Alber,
7:23: Lauren Jedele, 7:37 and Armine
Westphal, 7:38. Only one scout, Lu-
there Dicks, failed to report. A
meeting was held at which a very interesting talk was given by Mayor
Mark B. Sugden, on tlie relationship
of animals to medicine.
P. T. A. Meeting Monday
At School Auditorium
Dr. Foreman Talked on "Matters of
Interest to Schools, Teachers
and Parents.
Reader—Mrs. G. Gordon
Mary   (mother   of  Jesus)—Lillian
Bracey.
The   Widow  (a poor   woman   of
Nam)—Mrs. C. A. Jordan.
Martha  (sister of Lazarus)—Mrs.
3B. J. Spitler.
.     Dorcas  Electa (a  disciple in  the
After  the  program,  games   were | cit   of joppa—Mrs. H. HolmesV
played, a Valentine box opened, and j     Anthems, duet, and   solo, by 'the
light     refreshments    were     served,   ^qjj-
Twenty-six were present.    The next]    A silver.offering will be taken to
meeting will be March 12. (.a^ay necessary expenses.  The pub
lic is cordially invited.
AUCTION SALE
HARRY FEEMAN, JR.
On account of poor health I will
sell at public auction at my farm,
four miles north and two and one-
half miles west of Saline,  one mile ! Friday   morning    at    the   residence
north* and  three-quarters mile   east | iere-    Funeral services, which were
of Lodi Town Hall   on • private, were held at 2:30 Friday af-
| ternoon, Rev. S. Schofield officiating.
A goodly number were present at
the meeting of the P. T. A. in the
school auditorium  Monday   evening.
During the business session Professor Kalder spoke on taxation and expenses   of   the   school.    The   March
committee will be Mrs. Bessie Collins,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burkhart, Mr. and
Mrs.   Herman   Heininger,   Mr.   and
Mrs.   W.   E. . Dietiker,, Mrs.   Lillian
Burgan, Mrs. Doris   Ward  and   Mr.
i and Mrs. Alwin Burkhardt.   The fol-
j lowing program was carried out:
J     Selection bv orchestra—Daisy, Rex
and Ray Gleason.
]     Dr. J. R. Foreman of Clinton gave
j a very interesting talk on "Matters
of Interest to Schools, Teachers and
! Parents."
Harry Feeman, Jr., infant son of j    Music-Orchestra.
Mr   and Mrs   Harry E Feeman, died I     George   Washington    tableau,   the
- '■ music by Irene Fitzgerald on. the violin and Mrs. C. F. Fitzgerald at the
Wednesday, February 24, 1932,
Commencing at 12 o'clock noon, the
following described property:
25 head of cattle, 18 milking. 3
Jerseys, 4 Guernseys, 6 Holsteins, 7
Durhams 2 calves; Durham bull 2
months old in June. All cattle T. B.
tested in January and no reactors.
Three good horses, team, wt. 30Q0
—a real team.   Horse, wt. 1450.
Brood sow, bred in January. *
Fifty Red Rock and Barred Rock
chickens.
15-30 Tractor in A-l shape.
150 Bu. hand husked corn.
40 Tons timothy hay. ;
Heavy work harness nearly new, I
three 10-gal. milk cans.
Terms:—All sums of $20 and under, cash; all over that amount 9
months' credit will be given on good
approved notes with interest at 6%.;
FRED G. NAEBECK.
JIM FINNEIiL, 'Auctioneer.
Herman Gensley, "Clerk.
Harry Cole, Note Clerk.
, Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.
AUCTION SALE
BASKETBALL
Dundee vs.  Saline;  three games;
Writoy, JPafr.-»; 7 p. m." Admission
The undersigned will sell at public
auction on the premises, 3 mijes east
of Saline on the Willis road, iy2
miles west of the new State Hospital,
on.
Tuesday, JFebruary 23, 19S2,
Commencing at 1 p. m. sharp, the
following described property:
Ten Holsteins—8 cows with calves
by side, one fresh by day of sale;
Holstein bull.
Twenty shoats, 3 brood sows.
130 Ewes, 3 rams.
Fordson tractor and plow, Interna-
. tional hay loader, truck wagon, Oliver  tractor  disc, John  Deere  gang
cultivator, Iron Age 2-horse cultivat-
; or, 3-section springtooth drag, tank
t heater, feed cooker extension ladder,
• 6-in. I. H. C. feed grinder, DeLaval
No. 12 cream  separator, and  many
other articles too numerous to mention.
All cash sales.
Carl Brown, Charles Kern. -
6uy Thompson, Auctioneer.
Llyod Fa-WaaSs, Clerk.
piano.
All joined in singing America.
Enfragrement Announced
At Valentine Day Dinner
Miss Maree Burkhart to Wed Everara
Beasley of Battle Creek;
Date Not Set.
Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Burkhart entertained at a delightful dinner on
Valentine's day, in honor of their
daughter. Miss Maree. The occasion
marked the announcement of her engagement to Everard Beasley of Battle Creek. The colors at the table
were in gold and pink. A centerpiece
of pink rose buds in a bronze vase,
with pink taper candles at either end.
These were surrounded by golden
cupids and tiny hearts suspended
fro 01 gold ribbons'. The message was
conveyed to the guests on pink and
gold valentine hearts. Miss Burk-
hart's valentine was a cupid with the
ring tied to the bow in his hand.
Those entertained, were "girl 'friends
of Miss Burkhart. No- date for the
wedding has been arranged,' as 'Miss
Burkhart has returned to Ann Arbor
to resume her stadiea at St. Joseph'*
hospital tfehooL
THE OBSERVER LINERS
Classified Advertising
MINIMUM CHAKGE. 35 OISN IS
oo j>er taie Urst insertion, 4c per Un&
eacn stibseuueat insertion.
Bay your cemetery dues.
21
For Sale—Guernsey new milk cow.
Phone 141-F12. 19
All sales cash.   No credit.
Mercantile Company.
saline
Experienced woman desires house-
woik.   Phone 273-F3. 17
Chevrolet Stake Body Truc±>., only
?50.00 down.   Wiedman Auto Co.
For Sale—Timothy hay at the R.
W. Mills farm.   Phone 43. 16tf
Highest prices paid for your poultry and pigs. Emil Milkey, phone
145-F13. oOtf.
For Sale—Jersey whipping cream,
20c per pint. Finch Bros., phone
141-F12.    - 19
For Sale—Pair of horses, wt. 3300,
black and matched. Charles Kern,
phone 194-F11. ' 17
Pay your cemetery dues. 21
Genuine Petroleum Coke at S10.0O
per ton delivered in your bin. Saline
Mercantile Company.
MODEL T FORD PICKUP
$35.00       Good    condition.   Wiedman.
Auto Company, Saline.
For Sale—Two new milch Holstein
cows with calves by side. Arthur*
Heininger, phone 194-F2. 17tf
USE NO-DUS SOLUTION
To treat your coal.
Saline Mercantile Company.
Use Avicol Tablets for White Diarrhoea and Cholera and keep those-
chicks healthy. Saline Mercantile Go-
Automobile Insurance. May we
quote our low rates on a Citizens'
Mutual policy?    Wiedman Auto Co^.
FORD TRUCK
With stake boorv and closed r..,r..
Sours for only $50.00. Wiedman Auto Company, Saline.
BASKETBALL
Dundee vs. Saline; three games;.
Friday, Feb. 19, 7 p. m. Admission;
25 cents.
Pay your cemetery dues.   .      21
1927 Essex Sedan. Good condition-
$12.00 "monthly and a small d'ownu
payment will buy this car. Wieemians
Auto Company, Salinw.
Model A Ford Coupe. Motor'overhauled. $73.00 down, balance easy-
payments. Wiedman Auto Company,
to Company, Saline, Mich.
1929 Durant Sedan. Excellent finish, new tires. Only $34.00 down payment, balance easy tJ. C. C Wiedman Auto Company, Saline.
For genuine Pocahontas, Elknorn,
Dundon, Ford Coke, D., L. and W.
Hard Coal, phono 47 or 103-
Edw. J. Muir.
I have the agency for (Standard?
Petroleum Coke, which is the highest grade coke on the market today.
A. trial order will convince you.
Edw. J. Muir.
BOY SCOUT BENEFIT DANCE
Will be held at the opera house on
Friday evening at 9 sharp. Mixed
dances. Good orchestra. Men 40c,
ladies 10.
Saline Township Tax Notice
T will be at the Savings Bank on
Feb. 6 and 20; at the Citizens Bank
Feb. 13 and 27; will also accept tax- •
es any day at my home.
CHARLES  GRAF,  Treasurer.
LODI TAXES
I will be at Saline Savings Bank
Feb. 19 and at State Savings Bank in
Ann Arbor Feb. 20, to receive taxes.
4% will be added after March 1.
Reuben Herter, Treasurer.
Having sold to "Ford" I offer at
private sale 8 cows, 3 horses, 6 brood
sows, 4 With pigs; a stock hog and
all farm tools and model T Ford
parts. Lauren Nichols, Wz miles N.
E. of Tecumseh, 2% miles south of
Macon. I8tf
CITY TAX NOTICE
"t will be at the Savings Bank on
Jan 9 and 23, Feb. 6 and 20.
At the Citirons Bank Jan. 16 and
30, Feb 13. and 27, morning- and afternoon   to   receive  taxes.    No eve- .
ning hours.
Also to receive water dues and dog
taxes.
FRANK CAMBURN, Treasurer
Wanted—People in this ■ racinity
-vho have any legal printing required
In the settlement of estates, etc., to
have it sent to this newspaper. -The
rates are universal in such matters,
und -to have your notices aupear to
."Ht^ "paper it is- only neeessarv ±0 ask
'.Tsti Probst* Judga to send them here.
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