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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1932
Page
1
The Saline Gun and Rifle Club edged Adrian Thursday night by 873 to 869. Cook led with a top score of 180 while five Saline shooters posted strong marks, with total points reaching 873.
Plans completed in Dundee merge Dundee State Savings Bank with Monroe County Bank. All assets liabilities and deposits pass to Monroe County Bank which will operate at its current location under the same name with 40000 capital and 25000 surplus, deposits around 650000.
Dean B Hammond leads Hammond Aircraft Corp to start operations at North Main Street Ann Arbor under Michigan law. He is joined by his father B D Hammond and Erwin F Skodpopole and has bought Parks Aircraft rights with models P-1 P-2 and P-2a. The firm plans an experimental three place biplane with 100 hp V eight to be priced under 2000 dollars after about a month of testing.
Saline Rotarians noon meeting elected a seven member board to select officers for the year. C A Curtiss became president with S R Wilson as vice president A R Burkhardt treasurer W D Cook secretary and A B Sugden sergeant at arms. The guest speaker George J Burke could not attend due to Washington, D C business and was expected April 28.
The Board of Review for the City of Saline will meet in the council rooms on Monday, April 18, to review the roll and consider complaints filed with the Clerk. Property owners may appear in person or by attorney. Lottie Wallace, Clerk.
Officials report rising production and strong demand across General Motors Ford and Chrysler. With price cuts, showroom expansions, and large orders, the auto sector expects a sustained spring surge as River Rouge output nears 1000 units daily and Detroit parts suppliers run full tilt.
Starr Commonwealth plans tag day on April 16 in Saline to raise funds for the home near Albion. Boys will solicit donations on the streets to support a nondetention, nonreform home that provides a healthy environment and guidance for homeless and wayward youths. The institution relies on a 40 acre farm and voluntary contributions with minimal parental support and no state funding.
The April first condition for Michigan winter wheat reached 86 percent, the best for that date since 1927, aided by a mild winter and adequate precipitation. The report predicts about 13.8 million bushels, though final production may vary. nationwide winter wheat is estimated at 457.97 million bushels, 42 percent below last year, with a ten percent drop in fall sown acreage.
Dorothy Hertler earns first place with 108 honor points and delivers the valedictory at commencement. Ruth Trout, Alma Wiedman, Lucille Schmid, Orpha Smith, and Laura Wells follow in ranking as Saline High reports its largest class yet, with 13 boys and 31 girls.
Mr and Mrs Will Harwood of Pittsfield celebrate their silver wedding with a 1 pm three course dinner for family and friends including Mr and Mrs Ernest Skinner of Royal Oak, Miss Ada Bachman of Keegon Harbor, and several Hertlers of Detroit Ann Arbor York and Saline.
Saline Mercantile ads include livestock requests from John Probyn and C H Miller, sales of Blué Brooner Coal, farm work on month or share, a free paint sample offer, genuine petroleum coke price, auto insurance inquiry, Avical tablets, and a 10 room house for rent with garden plot at 807 W Liberty St Ann Arbor.
An assortment of 1920s era classified advertisements lists autos for sale including a 1927 Essex Sedan and a 1929 Pontiac Sedan with down payments and terms, a 1926 Chevrolet Truck, plus listings for a Durant and several others. Also offered are auto services at West Side Garage and Wiedman Auto Co in Saline, tractor parts, coal, a body shop, and farm stock including purebred Duroc Jersey boars. A government work prep ad targets men ages 18 to 45 with instructions to apply by letter.
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