Teachers in Play at School Friday Night
Saline high school faculty perform the three act comedy Believe It or Not with Mrs. Aileen Brown as Miss Hamilton and a full cast of teachers and staff. Proceeds support landscaping the school grounds.
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
1
Saline high school faculty perform the three act comedy Believe It or Not with Mrs. Aileen Brown as Miss Hamilton and a full cast of teachers and staff. Proceeds support landscaping the school grounds.
Miss Katie M. Burg 64 dies at Thor residence south of town Wednesday morning after a lingering illness. Born December 6 1857, she graduated Saline high school in 1875. Funeral Saturday at 4 pm at the residence with Rev C H Wittbracht officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Survived by sister Lucetta Burg at home and brother Charles Burg of Colorado Springs plus several nieces and nephews.
We thank neighbors friends and the Saline fire department for assistance during and after the destruction of our home. Mr and Mrs Dan Hertler and Family express gratitude for hospitality and support.
Mr and Mrs Roy Rogers Pauline and Paul express gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during their illness and quarantine.
Saline Gun and Rifle club defeated Adrian club in a shoot on Tuesday April 7. Lenawee team won for the first time after four meetings, scoring 485 to 481 with John Dicks and Don Schurtz each at 98 points. The match began the first round against Ann Arbor Gun Club, with the second round scheduled for last night.
Charles Alber retained as city superintendent with cemetery duties and $1000 salary. Dr J B Wallace named health officer and cemetery superintendent, earning $100 annually. Adam Klumpp promoted to chief of police at $10 monthly. Martin Fuess named fire chief at $10 yearly. Clerk and treasurer appointments postponed to May 4 with ongoing salary debate on underpay and overpay.
Notice to taxpayers states the board of review will meet at City Hall on Monday April 20 to review the roll consider complaints filed with the clerk and hear property owners in person or by attorney. The board may extend time as needed to hear all complaints. City Clerk Lottie Wallach. Ads. are result producers.
Fire of unknown origin started above the kitchen at the Hertler farm home on US 112 two miles east of town Sunday morning. The house burned to the ground with most furnishings saved, two bed rooms emptied, and a portion moved to a nearby tenant house. Fire Chief Martin Fuoss praised the Saline department for rapid, effective work despite hidden structural danger.
Julius C. Walker and Fred C. Greenwald advertise a public auction at the Harry Barnard farm one half mile east of Clinton off US 112 on Tuesday April 21 1931 at 1230 pm. Livestock include horses cows hogs and poultry plus extensive farm machinery and household goods. Arthur Lee Flood convicted bigamist of Oakland Calif confessed to marrying and divorcing 29 women in 23 years.
Per line advertising rates listed with multiple items for sale and rent. Notices include cows for sale wagon and gravel dump box tractors and plows and a local theater show Believe It Or Not at the H.8 auditorium Friday night with proceeds to a school grounds project. Also promotions for coal and coke, refrigeration and farm supplies from Saline Mercantile Company and local businesses.
An advertisement for a used stake body tractor with new cab and tires priced at 195 dollars from Wiedman Auto Co promises quick service. The Observer contact phone 60 F2 and Fitch Sales Corp offers Oliver repair parts and shares for Oliver tractors. a separate note teases a Believe It Or Not feature about a short teacher and a tall burly man masquerading as a woman.
In excellent condition this economical transportation option is offered by Wiedman Auto Company. Also listed are two 1929 model Ford pickups with steel boxes, nearly new tires and good motors from GEO. W. COOK & Son. Authorized Chevrolet Dealers. Scranton Hard Coal and related coal products advertised.
Several 1928 Coaches available with prices as low as 175 dollars. An excellent chance to pick a model that fits your needs. GEO. W. COOK & SON. Wanted readers with legal printing needs for estate settlements to use this newspaper for notices. request Probate Judge to send notices here.
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