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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
4
Card of Thanks line rate six cents per line. Resolutions of Condolence cost one fifty per item. Poetry five cents per line. Entertainments six cents per fine. Minimum charge twenty five cents. Obituaries and marriages published free. Personal or business notices charged at regular rates.
A Colorado institution flooded the press with attractive future-dated checks for advertising. The issuer plans to spend about $400,000 on ads while hoping to incur far less in actual costs, raising concerns the checks may be ornamental rather than functional.
Former Congressman John C. Ketchuka cites Eaton County figures showing state taxes before New Deal 1932 were 102000. projected total this year with sales and other taxes around 143000, a 40 percent increase. He criticizes unprotested hidden taxes like gas and sales taxes.
Central York reports visits and gatherings around Saline and nearby townships. Multiple families including the Stevensons Richards LeBarons Goodings Murray Stecher and Filcomb are mentioned in short calls visits and a funeral attendance amid neighborly activity.
Reeves on sick list last week. Helen Dunn vacationed in Ypsilanti with sister Mrs Norman Kazmaier and husband. Shanktin family moved into Harold Jewell’s tenant house. Paul Richards and others visited. Robert Dunn and D G Richards families spent Friday evening with Karl Theurer.
A 1920s tax proposal in the Senate finance committee would levy three cents per pound on imported fats and oils excluding soap makers. The move aims to raise about 15 million dollars in revenue and may lift prices for tallow lard and related products, impacting farmers, beef and hog sectors, and soap makers. Critics note higher costs for consumers and potential shifts in oil markets.
South Saline residents hosted family and friends over the weekend with visits to Milan and nearby towns. Among those mentioned are the Spence, Johnston, Craig, Kutler, Pocklington, and Baslick households, with several gatherings at Milan, Britton, Ann Arbor, and Clayton. An event highlighted was a County Council of Schools meeting in Ann Arbor attended by Johnston and Hol Johnston and son Kenneth.
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The Saline Junior 4-H club teeters on extinction due to county funding gaps for a club leader. Osler the county agent has shouldered duties since the position was abolished, hindering full program work. An upcoming meeting on April 14 at 7 p.m. seeks leaders to discuss benefits and recruit new participants.
A nationwide relief effort launched by the National Rehabilitation Committee with Eco Hil Welfare and American Legion Auxiliary aims to produce one million jelly jars by October 1. The drive seeks to supply veterans and communities with nourishing spreads, calling it the greatest jelly-making bee since preservation began.
A series of social visits spans Hammond district towns with appearances by Persig Hatch, Glennis Gordon, Burke Wentz, George Needham, and neighbors from Clinton Ypsilanti Macon and Ann Arbor. Weekend hosting includes Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gordon and Mrs Lena Gordon’s birthday celebration with gifts.
A historical ad claims most stomach gas comes from bowel poisons and that Adler ika.One cleans out body wastes tones up the system and brings sound sleep with quick relief available at leading druggists.
Saline Gun Club trailed in a two week old meet at Ann Arbor with Hartman top scoring 1837 91 standing and 97 prone. Haworth and Cook followed, while Dicks Pennington Hertler and others posted scores as Ann Arbor’s team members led in the first clash. A return match last Wednesday saw Saline win with Dicks high scorer and Hartman close behind as Hertler Wing and Schroen of Ann Arbor contributed strong totals.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. Besse Collins home to conduct routine business and civic improvement discussions. Officers reported efficient work with President Mrs. Luther Briess First Vice President Mrs. Warren Second Vice President Mrs. Ei AL Clark Secretary Mrs. Alwin Burkhardt Treasurer Mrs. Hubert Spangier. A senior tea followed with a song, and plans for a June meeting at Miss Mills home were announced. Tecumseh's center noted X-ray and gas office hours 8 am to 5 pm daily with Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
The Garrick Theatre in Milan Michigan announces a busy four day program. On Thursday April 12 Chester Morris in King for a Night with Helen Twelvetrees plus News Reel and Comedy. Friday April 14 through Saturday features Maurice Chevalier in The Way to Love with Ann Dvorak and Ken Maynard in Honor of the Range with matinees at 2 30 and 4 00, evening shows at 7 30 and 9 00 with 10 and 25 cents. Sunday and Monday April 15 and 16 bring Joan Crawford and Clark Gable in Dancing Lady plus News Reel and Rin Tin Tin Jr in The Wolf Dog with Amos and Andy in The Lion Tamer and a single reel cartoon.
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