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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
4
The piece surveys a Washington editor’s view on Speaker Longworth’s widow and her social role, then shifts to a Michigan kennel survey showing thoroughbred dogs rising, led by Boston terriers, amid humorous remarks on dog counting by butchers and the public.
The Charlotte Republican-Tribune notes Governor W. M. Brucker’s Sunday church address in Battle Creek. It highlights his personal devotion and belief that religion can revitalize Michigan if repeated across counties, calling him a strong religious crusader despite politics.
The Michigan Legislature approves the Harding apportionment bill signaling action this session. It shifts districts including Wayne to 5 of 17 congressmen with Oakland a shared sixth. Armistice Day becomes a legal holiday. and tax plans face scrutiny with income and sales tax proposals expected to raise substantial revenue while repealing real estate tax. Retailers split over sales tax with Dykstra McBride bill setting fees and rates.
Edward F. Henne was elected president of the Saline Rotary Club for the coming year by the board of directors at a Friday meeting. Other officers named include F. O. Wiedman as vice president, Henry Schroen as sergeant at arms, C. A. Curtiss as treasurer, and Walter D. Cook as secretary. Visitors at the Thursday luncheon included Leigh Townsend and William Westcott of Ypsilanti.
County Council sponsoring a religious education conference tonight at the Federated Church starting at six. Notable speakers will lead the program, followed by a friendship supper at six thirty in the church dining room and a consecration service closing at nine thirty. Reservations for the supper with Harry Finch. Similar program held in Milan Wednesday night.
Mrs. F. Buck of Detroit reports Mr. and Mrs. David P. Whitmore of Mason marked their golden wedding anniversary. The Whitmores, joined by relatives including Mrs. Whitmore’s parents and grandparents, celebrated at their Mason home with more than 22 guests and many telegraphs and floral tributes.
Selah Fitzgerald ends 39 years as Saline County constable with 12 years as deputy sheriff. Sheriff Jacob Andres promotes him to deputy badge, continuing his long public service in law enforcement. Rural carrier finds 12 eggs in McPherson Kansas to be used for postage for six letters.
A Wisconsin woman claims she lost 11 pounds in six weeks using Kruschen Salts. The ad touts the product as a fat reducer and general health booster, with a four week bottle priced at 85 cents and a money back guarantee.
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