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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
8
A state survey of 406 stores in 140 Michigan locations shows butter sales higher in cities than villages. Detroit's 33 stores sold 4,220 pounds of butter and 23,400 pounds of oleomargarine, while 42 village stores reported 101,689 pounds of butter and 159,147 pounds of oleomargarine, with oleomargarine comprising 34 percent statewide.
The Bowman No 1 oil well, four miles south of the city, struck Dundees oil at two feet and flowed 250 barrels every 30 minutes on the first day. Operators estimate it could become one of the Mississippi east region's largest producers. News inflames Clare with plans for a dozen new wells in the surrounding area. An elderly Polish peasant's Rome pilgrimage is noted.
The Washtenaw Council Troop earns 100 percent for March with four monthly meetings and 75 percent attendance required. a list of blue red and white ribbons honors scouts for attendance. The Milan Cubs prepare for a hike at Scout headquarters and saw future matches with Saline Cubs. A. J. Blis plans vaudeville performances in Manchester for the American Legion season opening in May.
Most townships voted Republican with officers including Supervisor Austin Robison and Clerk C F Fitzgerald. AJL Republicans list Michael Grosshans and August Henes as key posts. All Republicans for several roles. Democrats hold some positions. Bandits robbed New Boston post office at noon, taking 160 cash and money-order pad. sheriff tracing thieves with Wayne Dispatch.
Local notices recount visits among families in Ann Arbor Detroit and Battle Creek. Several residents attend weddings church events and concerts while others return from illness and travel. Confirmation lists at St Pauls church include multiple youths and adults.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs Bessie Collins home on Tuesday April 1 for its annual session. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Thomas Shurtz and Vice President Mrs William Hart.
A former DeWitt resident, now in Lan sing County custody, is charged with shooting at his ex wife. He told officers his estranged spouse harassed him by visiting his home and flaunting his affairs, and he armed with a 22 caliber rifle went to her home for a confrontation. London taxi drivers protest high passenger speeds.
Mrs J Dangel of Saginaw credits Konjola with ending months of neuritis pain after three years of stomach and kidney troubles. She reports five bottles cured neuritis and restored normal function, praising its 82 medicines in one. Sold at O C Wheelers Pharmacy Saline Michigan and by regional druggists.
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