27 Apr 1933
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
1
Lansing reports a tax revolt mood as legislators push for new revenue amid income declines and widespread tax resistance. Beer tax and a sales tax loom, with merchants warned they may bear the brunt. lawmakers debate economy moves and a possible constitutional reform of state education control.
Michigan plans ten government forestry camps as part of a state program. The camps include four in the Huron National Forest at Glennie Silver Creek Mack Lake and Tsuraman and two in the Hiawatha Forest at Kentucky and Steuben with Ottawa Forest sites at Kenton and Paint Lake. It is unclear if the camps will be staffed by the 2100 recruits at Camp Custer and recruitment plans may come from state welfare relief directors.
Fred Koch, returning from Milan, was seriously injured when his car left the road about two miles north of Milan striking a signboard and ending in a ditch. He was alone and found by passing motorists, taken to St. Josephs Mercy hospital in Ann Arbor, status semi conscious, skull fracture not yet determined. The car is declared beyond repair with extensive front end damage.
A town column reflects on the Junior play success and fund-raising for a J-Hop. It mentions new porches on John Bowen’s house, hoarded money and a wish for circulation, then moves to local spring sights like the Maytag special and Henry street displays. It notes the Smiths showing a power plant ride and trailers by Gross and Niethammer, plus Ford V8 plans and Dixie Service’s spring candy stock.
Rotarians heard Haaria Khalaf a senior law student from Palestine recount Arab views on World War I Allied support and postwar promises. He criticized England for a Palestine mandate and Jewish settlement deals, while praising Arab achievements and aspirations.
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kind expressions of sympathy after our bereavement Rev Wittbracht offered comforting words and the singers and organist aided the service Mr Gottlieb Wahr and family express gratitude for the support received
Friday night the Clover High School juniors staged Clover Time after postponements. The melodramatic vehicle featured Johnny Burg as Stumpy and Leonard Niethammer as the villain with Vera Bde as the heroine. All players and coach Miss Golda Morford received praise for creditable performances.
The Saline championship bowling tournament began last Thursday at Recreation Lanes. A handicap event, first round results include FitzGerald over Gillen, Gall over Tanner, D Burkhart over Brown, W Burkhardt over Martin, Lawrence over Harmon, C Haarer over Tescher, Dusterbeck over Ash, with Haarer and Grunewald earning byes. Second round sees Haarer defeat C Haarer and S Gall defeat D Burkhart. finish expected by next Thursday with champion announced.
Washington D C The Saline Boy Stouts junior rifle club earns a National Rifle Association charter. Officers listed include President Livin Armbruster Vice President Norman Tanner Secretary Treasurer Leonard Marken Executive Officer Warren Gress with instructor A Alber. The club joins about 2800 NRA affiliated rifle and pistol clubs.
Margaret Sophia Spears aged 82 died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs David Schneiders home in Freedom township. Born August 7 1850 in Saline she lived in Saline area and is survived by two sons Charles Spears of Saline and George of Ypsilanti, a daughter, 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, a sister Mrs Fred Tony of Lansing, and brothers William Sweet of Saline and Frank Sweet of Milan. Funeral Friday at 2 at the daughter’s home in Freedom with Rev C H Wittbracht officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs Bertha M Sloss died Monday in an Ann Arbor hospital born October 16 1882 in Dearborn township Wayne County daughter of Charles and Bridget Donahue Brainard married to David Sloss January 1 1903 survived by husband four daughters Florence Inez and two at home a son Thomas two grandchildren two sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held Wednesday at the family home west of town Bridgewater road Rev Bertram Ede officiating with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Notice warns customers to buy MonaMotor and BeSquare oils only from Authorized Dealers. It cautions against substitutes on containers and lists MonaMotor Oil Company and Saline Opera House as context. Belongs to Ann Arbor area advertising.
Classified notes list Wanted Livestock and garden helpers, plus sales on rabbit feed soap and kitchen towels. Offers include six Poland China pigs for sale and a white horse, with contact details and business names like Saline Mercantile, Parsons, Tanner's, Haarer's, and Saline Variety Store.
A cluttered collage of business notices and classifieds from Saline area merchants. Items include coal ads from Saline Mercantile and Weldman Auto Company, Chevrolet dealers Geo W Cook & Son, farm implements from Oliver Farm, tractors for sale, used spares, and car services from Wiedman Auto. Also notes on hatcheries, personal stationery, and legal printing requests.
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