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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1931
Page
1
The Sutherland School PTA men hosted a banquet at William Harwood's home after a bet on which PTA program would be best. Judges ruled the men won by two points over the ladies, with Mrs. George Lavender directing the ladies and Harrison Harwood directing the men.
County Club Agent Abe Hagen announces the results of a county 4-H club contest held at the high school auditorium. Miss Lola Green and Gus Thorpe judged the exhibits and the best local champion titles were awarded across multiple clubs with winners advancing to the county championships in Ann Arbor on May 2.
The family expresses gratitude for kind expressions of sympathy shown during the illness and death of their beloved father. Nellie Ethel Wood, Mrs. Samuel Coleman, Homer O. Wood, and Joseph K. Wood gratefully acknowledge the support from friends and neighbors.
The text promotes a farm delivery car in excellent condition priced at 95 dollars. Geo. W. Cook & Son is identified as the authorized Chevrolet dealers. The note emphasizes the vehicle as a suitable farm work car and references the dealership.
In the March 28 issue of Michigan Alumnus, a special page titled Who's Who in the Alumni University lists Otto Schairer, brother of Bertha Schairer of Saline Eva Schairer of North Dakota and A M Schairer of West Point Nebraska.
Otto S. Schairer, a Saline, Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate of 1897, climbs from Westinghouse patent department to director of patent development and then vice president at RCA by 1930. He earned a Pennsylvania bar admission in 1912 and married Elizabeth B. Swift.
The mayor calls for all businesses to close from 12 M to 3 P M on April 3 in reverence to Jesus Christ's crucifixion. Mark B Sugden signs the proclamation.
Monday is election day for Saline township and city residents. Polls open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the opera house for township officials State officers and the capital punishment question. Voters urged to be present.
Mark B. Sugden mayor proclaims Monday April 6 1931 Army Day urging participation display of National Colors and observances in schools and communities to honor the Army’s services and traditions. Michigan and Saline contribute men who served with honor to country and state.
Geo. V. Cook & Son promotes a mechanically excellent 1930 Chevrolet Coupe in dark green Duco. The dealer urges a test drive to reveal value and invites customers to view the car.
Orville Marcus Wood aged 179 died Thursday March 26 at his residence on McKay street after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 30 at the home with Rev S Schofield officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. Survived by two daughters Nellie Ethel Wood and Mrs Samuel Coleman two sons Homer O Wood and Joseph K Wood seven grandchildren. He was born in Clinton April 20 1851 and married Martha Jane Kyte in Saline in 1876. He worked for the Lake Shore Railroad for 15 years.
The monthly 4-H radio program airs Saturday April 4 from 12 30 to 1 30 p m eastern standard time The lineup includes music from Spain and France performed by the U S Marine Band opening with Stars and Stripes Forever two talks by Mary Mulligan Franklin New Hampshire on A small club of winners and Minnie Witham on Making 4 H champions out of problem boys additional talks by Glendon Schrock Shipshewana Indiana and W A Lloyd USDA plus a Toreador Song from Carmen Béla Z? and selections from Debussy Pierne Saint-Saens and Mignon
The First Easter by Ira B. Wilson will be presented at M. E. Church on Good Friday at 7 30 Rev Simon Schofield is pastor Mrs Unterkircher serves as organist and director The program features solo and choral numbers including Silent the Sleeping Town In the Garden Shall Heavy Rock The Break of Day Our Lord Indeed is Risen All Hail So I Am With You Alway and Christ is Risen
Dr. Hallman of Michigan State College is set to speak at Clinton High School Monday evening April 6 at 8 00 about Contagious Abortion in cattle. The talk targets men in dairying and underscores the disease as costly and prevalent, with calf losses highlighted.
The Observer reports Saline and Bridgewater area banks show overall strength with minor year long fluctuations. The piece notes banks withstanding low mood and credit to the communities, alongside a court ruling about train right of way over tracks and stubborn automobile drivers.
Used 1928 Chevrolet Roadster offers include new tires and a quiet motor with a green Duco finish. Good value at 195.60 dollars including 1931 license plates. Authorized Chevrolet dealers offer.
Blue Ribbon Calf club and Saline Junior 4 H clubs elect new officers at spring meetings. Blue Ribbon: Leader William McTaggart President Ralph Harwood Vice President Norman Brassow Secretary George McTaggart Treasurer Forsyte McCrone. Saline Junior: President Hollis Carr Vice President Florence Wiedmeyer Secretary Ernest Girbach Assistant Secretary Ira Hauk Treasurer Geralding Hanson News Reporter Dorothy Gordon. Meeting featured talks by club members and leaders, dues kept at 25 cents, and plans for trees in tourist camp.
A union Easter sunrise service at St Pauls church begins at 6:00 am with leaders from Federated St Paul and Methodist churches guiding the program. Rev C H Wittbracht presides with hymns prayers scripture and a choir anthem Hallelujah Christ is Risen followed by an address by Rev S Schofield and a resurrection recitation by Margaret McCord.
Notice to qualified electors of Lodi Township Wash tenaw Michigan that a biennial spring election will be held Monday April 6 1931. Voters will select officers including state supreme court justices university regents superintendent of public instruction state board of education and agriculture members county commissioner of schools and township officials. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm standard time with a possible noon to one hour adjournment.
Local ads showcase Saline Greenhouse offers on Easter bulbs and tulips, fresh stock at Dietiker's, and Burkhart Store hats. The Saline Mercantile Co advertises coal and kerosene, seed oats, clover and barley, and a new line of broom sales with Saturday specials. Also listed are rental notices, farm equipment, and notices for a village dance on April 8.
Brand new tires and good battery accompany a smooth running motor in this 1929 Chevrolet Roadster with excellent Duco finish. The listing notes it is offered by Geo. W. Cook & Son in Scranton along with coal prices and other autos.
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