County Convention of WCTU a Big Success
Washtenaw County WCTU held its fifty third annual convention at Federated church on April 22. State Vice President Mrs Dora B Whitney spoke on prohibition, urging continued laws and citing witness counts. Officers elected include Mrs Kattie Snebier president and Miss Lulu Rice vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Union
Washtenaw County
E. L Calkins
Ypsilanti
Dora B. Whitney
Benton Harbor
Clara, Leisenring
Annn Arbor
Grace Cook
Saline
Leetha Tooman
Milan
C E. Kircher
Whitney
Detroit
Berrien County
Edna House
Frederica McBride
School Yard Grading Nears Completion For Parking Lot
Work on rough grading of the school yard is finished and the steam shovel moved away. Front and rear grading ongoing with gravel laid to create a parking lot. Unused area will be a playground though equipment may not be installed this year. Black dirt spread and seeded. landscaping planned when funds permit.
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William Austin
Board of Education
Board of Educaton
Saline Band Seeks Community Financial Backing
An editorial endorsement urges support for George Austin and the Saline band. It praises Austin as a gifted cornetist and capable director who has trained young players and funded music himself. The piece calls for a community fund to cover expenses, with subscriptions welcome at local banks ahead of summer outdoor concerts.
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George Austin
George
Austin
Saline
Spring Practice Led By Cappy Gross At MSC
Milton Cappy Gross leads Michigan State College spring practice as captain elect for 1931. He plays guard and is a steady factor in the Green and White, with six seniors gone. Coach Jimmy Crowley, ex Notre Dame Four Horsemen, has built a strong program as seventy men participate.
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Milton “Cappy” Gross
Michigan State
East Lansing
Cappy
Hérman Gross
Jimmy Crowley
Notre Dame
Four Horsemen
District WCTU Convention Set for Monroe May 6 7
The second district convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet May 6 and 7 at the First Methodist church in Monroe. President is Mrs. Martha Gorham of Britton with counties including Jackson Lenawee Monroe and Washtenaw. State VP Dora B. Whitmey is the main speaker.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
First Methodist
Monroe
Martha Gorham
Britton
Jackson
Lenawee
Washtenaw
Frederika McBride
Saline
McBride
M. Alexander
Sadie Lawrence
Dora B. Whitmey
Notice of Bounty and Council Room Meeting
Bounty notice states George H Needham Township Treasurer will be in the council room Saturday evening to address bounty claims. The readable fragment notes a formal notice of a bounty and a designated meeting location and time.
Ford steel box car offered for delivery use
A sturdy Ford steel box vehicle is offered by GEO. W. COOK & SON as a practical delivery car priced at 50 dollars. The message notes the car as a serviceable option available through the authorized Chevrolet dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. W. Cook & Son
Chevrolet
Bonisteel Speaks to Rotary on Juries and Justice
Roscoe Bonisteel of Ann Arbor gave a noon address to the Rotary club at The Tavern on Thursday, discussing the jury system from its origins in England to modern practice. He noted the shift from 160 death crimes to juries of 12 and examined proposals for three judges and one alternate and life terms for judges.
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Roscoe Bonisteel
Ann Arbor
Saline
Rotary Club
Bonisteel
England
Blackstone
Isaac Reynolds
Reynolds
J. B. Wallace
Flint
C. O. Woodbridge
Mark B Sugden
Rotary International
Vienna
Sudgen
Edward Staebler
A. Curtiss
Alwin Gross
Edward Henne
Mark B. Sugden
Lee Tescher
F. G O. Wiedman
S. R. Wilson
C. O Woodbridge
Rotary
Barrs leave Florida for return to work
In Kissimmee Park Florida on April 23 George and Agnes Barr say they will read The Observer in their home area soon. They report a good winter season and express readiness to come home and get back to work as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissimmee Park
Fla
S. R. Wilson
Observer
George
Agnes Barr
Wanted Kitchen Cupboard and Various Rentals
Wanted kitchen cupboard by Mrs Norman Ash contact 276 281f for details To Rent House on East Michigan age 8B Derendinger Men’s solid weather work shoes priced at 27 50 and up at Burkhart Store Used Fordson Tractors and Oliver Blows Saraso1 Tractor at a bargain Parsons Dodge To Rent Furnisher apartment 3 burner gasoline stove oven for sale Mrs B Boettger phone 29
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Norman Ash
East Michigan
Derendinger
Burkhart
Saline Mercantile and Nearby Ads Hit Hard Prices
Local merchants tout stock clearances and bargain prices across autos, tractors, furniture, fuel, tires, and household goods. Paring sales feature cash terms, special offers, and new items like cabbage plants and a 1931 cabriolet priced at 150 dollars.
Oliver tractors and parts sale at Fitch Sales Corp
Wiedman Auto Co offers Oliver repair parts slips and wings for 98 and 99 walking plows with a new stake body and closed cab. Stock includes complete shares for all Oliver tractor LDR. Price listed at 195 dollars.
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Wiedman Auto Co
Oliver
Oliver Tractor Ldr
Fitch Sales Corp
FORD PICKUPS AND AUTOMOTIVE OFFERS IN REGION
Listings include two 1929 model Ford pickups with steel boxes and near new tires and engines. Also offered is a 1930 Model A Ford 1 4 ton chassis with dual tires licensed 1931 and new battery priced at 200 dollars with terms. Additional items include Duroc Jersey sows and 23 pigs due to farrow. Local coal and creamery notices appear.
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Farrow
Clinton J. Hewens
Ypsilanti
Lincoln Consolidated School
Car Details Ad by Geo W Cook and Son
Brand new tires and good battery described as features of a car with a smooth operating motor. Duco finish noted as excellent. Advertises Geo W Cook and Son.
1928 Chevrolet Sport Roadster for sale
Reconditioned 1928 Chevrolet Sport Roadster with rumble seat. Motor guaranteed. Tires nearly new and finish in excellent condition. See this car. GEO V COOK & SON Authorized Chevrolet Dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO, V
Cook & Son
Chevrolet
Unusual Clean Coach With New Tires For Sale
A clean coach with brand new tires is offered for 195 dollars. The battery is good and the motor runs smoothly, described as unusually good for the price..Geo W. Cooks & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO, W. Cooks& Son
Chevrolet
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Saline Savings Bank
Martin Fuoss
Dixie
Dixie Minute
C. A. Weddige
Maurice
Henderson
Stabbler Oil Company
Five Point Inn
Chris. Volz
White Star Products
WCTU
Cappy” Gross
Msc
Dora, B. Whitney
Benton
Harbor
Ford “Pickup
the Observer
Parsons & Dodge
Parsons. Dodge
Dietiker’s
Saline Mercantile Company
Uphaus & Schroen
Wiedman Auto Company
J. Muir
Goodyear
Goodrich
Geo. V. Cook and Son
H. Gross & Sons
Saling Mercantile Co
The
General
Uphaus & Schoen
Westinghouse
Armbruster
Ann Arbor Street
Saline Mercantile Co
Harley Dav
IDSON
GHO
Scranton
Hara Coal
Koppers’ Pocahontas
Ford Coke
Dundon
Edw
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