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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists rates for garden of thanks, resolutions, poetry, and entertainment announcements. Obituary and marriage notices are published free, with paid lines applying to other personal or business notices and minimum charges set.
Observations argue good will as key to business trust citing small retailers as more sincere than big producers. The article notes Saline fire department failed to ring its bell after Mercantile fire, suggesting an electric siren as a reliable, affordable improvement for faster alarms.
The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in Saline receive praise from County Scout Commissioner Wallace Watt for leadership by Melvin Abe Alber. Both groups are praised for community projects and outstanding county progress. A call is made for a similar organization for older boys to boost athletic and recreational activities locally.
Saline Cubs gathered at Camp Miller on the Saline river three miles south of town for a campfire evening. Awards were given for perfect attendance, den assignments were announced, and investiture rites completed for candidates Charles Uphaus Fred Gillen Bob Rogers Grover Burgan Richard Jahnke and Gerald Kern.
Ex tension horticulturist H A Cardin ell of Michigan State College reports a late start for apple scab spores and urges timely spraying. Don Catlon confirms first spores in the district as growers are advised to protect new tender foliage with a 2 percent galion lime sulfur or 10 pounds dry lime sulfur plus pesticides for scab aphids and other pests. Sweet cherry buds are targeted for black cherry aphids using lime sulfur and nicotine sulfate. Farmers are urged to apply nitrate fertilizer soon and monitor weather for rain. Sainsbury voters reject a half mill tax for a community hand, per Brighton Argus.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County orders examination and allowance of The Detroit Trust Company's second annual account as Trustee in the Estate of Howard A. Hauser. Hearing set for May 6, 1951 at 10:00 AM with publication in Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks. Judge Jay G. Pray signs. Nora O. Borgert, Register.
Fourteen members of William B. Lutz Post journeyed to Jackson for the second district American Legion convention. They toured the new state prison, attended a banquet hosted by the Jackson Sea Scouts, heard four speakers, and held brief business sessions at the post home afterward.
Simple ceremonies marked the planting of 1 000 pines and spruce trees in the Saline tourist camp and park last Wednesday morning. R F Kroodsma and Arthur Hagen led local 4 H members who planted the trees. The city funded the project with 4 H clubs doing the actual planting and a planned summer dedication.
Regular council meeting in the council chambers April 8 with Mayor Sugden presiding. The council retained Roscoe Bonisteel as attorney at $100 yearly and C. E. H. Alber as city superintendent at $1,000 yearly. Adam Klumpp named police chief at $10 monthly and fire chief personnel retained. Health officer Dr J B Wallace kept at $100 yearly with deputy duties for cemetery duties. Biennial election canvas approved, tax rate set at $15 per thousand, and board of review formed. Bills itemized and approved. meeting adjourned. Fire at Island Lake Hotel caused heavy damage, roof destroyed, walls left standing. only upper floors flooded.
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