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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
1
The Attorney General directs start of condemnation proceedings over the Haney property. The action initiates legal steps to acquire the land for public use under relevant statutes. Proceedings establish ownership and compensate the current holder as required by law.
The Conservation Commission of Lansing authorizes the attorney general to start condemnation against Herman and Maria Haney living on Chicago Pike south of Wampler's Lake to acquire about 90 acres for Cedar Hill park. Negotiations with other landowners have progressed, with Haney land remaining unresolved. Altogether 200 to 250 acres across north and south sides are expected to be added.
The Michigan Audubon society asks residents and students to choose a state bird from 22 nominees including Chickadee Downy Woodpecker Cardinal Meadowlark Baltimore Oriole Bluebird Purple Martin and Mourning Dove. Mail ballots to Hart Michigan.
County Leader Hagen backs the 4H Rangers tree planting effort with rural schools giving time to forestry study in April. The program, prepared by County School Commissioner Haas and the University of Michigan School of Forestry, integrates into geography reading and arithmetic, tying lessons to farm wood lots and idle land reforestation. Foresters report strong interest from pupils and predict greener countryside, more timber, and increased game in Michigan.
Notice explains how to read the paper’s expiry date by checking the stamped name or wrapper label. It instructs subscribers that the year portion indicates the paid through date and reminds that The Observer costs $1.50 per year with advance payment urged.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets above Citizens Bank at 10 30 Sunday with a testimony meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Sunday school opens after morning service for pupils under 20. Also a notice warns York township workers must have orders from the commissioner to be paid. Oren Canine comments on Lindy’s judgment praising his picks of Hoover and Anne.
The Liberty theatre announces Reginald Denny in Red Hot Speed showing Friday and Saturday. The film portrays a young assistant district attorney leading a campaign against speeding, with a paroled speeding girl as his suspect and daughter of the anti-speeding editor. Alice Day stars. cast includes Fritzi Ridgeway and others.
Walt Armbruster led the York Tigers and Loch Wildcats to Armbruster’s North Ann Arbor home last Thursday night for a euchre challenge. Art Armbruster and Adolph Lindeman lost 13 to 6 with two skunks, while the second pair fell 13 to 6, leaving Art and companions humbled by their would be rivals.
Miss Edith L. Congdon formerly of Chelsea died in Ottawa on April 10 and was brought to Chelsea for burial. Born February 28, 1867, she served eleven years as secretary of the Protestant Infants Hospital of Ottawa and was a descendant of Miles Standish. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Barr and Nellie Congdon. Our village marshal C. H. Carven celebrated his 75th birthday with a family gathering at a green and white decorated banquet table featuring a large birthday cake. guests listed.
The church schedules Sunday services at 10:00 with sermons on Humanity of God or What Ezekiel Saw. Bible school at 11:15 led by HE L Cramer, Epworth League devotional at 6:30, and evening service at 7:30 with Living by Dying Life's Paradox. Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7:30, choir at 8:15. Preparation for the Manchester district meeting is noted.
Morning worship at 10 o clock and Bible school at 11 15 are listed by the Federated Church. The Young People service at 7 p m will meet as usual but there is no evening service. Pastor Duhk is to preach at the Washtenaw County Brotherhood meeting at Calvary Evangelical in Ann Arbor. Regular Bible study and prayer meeting will be Thursday at 7 30.
Water users advised that sewer flushing may occur Wednesday and Thursday next week if conditions are favorable. If rain interrupts, work will move to the following days. Citizens should stock up on water in advance. Fred Luckhardt Commissioner.
1925 Dodge sedan offered for repair needs and priced at 50 000 dollars. Advertisement from Wiedman Auto Company notes a general claim about boosts being beneficial for many things except taxes.
Classified ads list sale items from Parsons Dodge and Wiedman Auto Co to Saline Mercantile Co. including used Fords, a 1929 Ford Touring Car for 30 dollars, a 1926 Ford Sedan, a Ford truck, auctions for dairy hay, poultry supplies, and a beagle hound, with leasing, rental, and service notices across Saline area.
NO CASH DOWN Your car will be accepted as part of whole down payment on any of our used cars. Buy a car with an OK that counts. GEO. V. COOK & SON 1926 CHEVROLET COACH $225. Ballon tires etc. Down payment 390.00. YPSI-FIELD BABY CHICKS Tancred English White Leghorns Barred Plymouth Rocks White Wyandottes RI Reds Hi Quality Pure Bred Electrically Hatched. Free follow-up service. Hatches Tuesdays Fridays at YPSI-FIELD HATCHERY On Michigan Ave. 244 miles east of Ypsilanti phone 1475 ATtE.
The notice board runs with welding and cleaning supplies from Wiedman Auto Company and Sanford Hardware Co. Potatoes, incubators, poultry, and small farm goods are marketed by individual sellers in Macon. Used tools, tractors, and a Chevrolet lineup appear from Parsons Dodge and Geo W Cook & Son. The piece also notes a real estate exchange and a call for legal printing services for estate settlements via the local newspaper.
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