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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer outlines postage details and class matter charges. Card of Thanks and Resolutions of Condolence have per line rates, with poetry, entertainments, and minimum fees. Obituary notices are published free of charge.
Dr. F B Fisher of Ann Arbor argues that government grants to missions and schools bind missionaries to imperial policies and threaten land control. He urges stronger home-church support to free foreign missions from economic dependence and government control. The article also notes Senator Rushton’s bill to abolish governor's power to pardon lifers, aiming to deter crime ahead of the 1932 election.
The Saline band concert showcases young players mentored by local tutor George Austin who volunteers his time. His work contrasts with older, professionally trained groups, highlighting a community's homegrown musicianship and credit due to the teacher. A Farmington Enterprise alert notes counterfeit ten dollar bills in circulation.
The Ann Arbor May Festival returns to Elli Auditorium from May 13 to 16 with a varied program. Nine vocal soloists appear, many new to Ann Arbor, including Lily Pons and Nelson Eddy. Mussorgsky Boris Godunov and St Francis of Assisi pieces are featured, with Paderawski and Palmer Christian presenting concertos and organ works.
The Fort William Times Journal editor cites fear as a blocker to progress. He argues merchants, railways, advertisers and theatres gain by courage, cooperation and modern methods. The Tecumseh Herald notes a kerosene furnace blast injuring the McCanns after an assumed fire. Also: a local quip that lending a pest money can deter them.
Saline Scout Band gave its first public performance at the high school auditorium Friday night before nearly 250 spectators. Led by George Austin, the group played 13 numbers, aided by former band members, and cleared over $50 to buy summer music. A cubs group performed a Shoshone campfire ceremonial during intermission.
S. Schofield, minister, finishes today. Worship at 10 with sermon The Ascended Christ. Music program includes works by Bohm Offenbach Stultz Harris Whiting and live offertory. Sunday school 11 15 morning story hour led by Ruth Needham. Intermediate hour 2 15. League devotional 6 30, Evening 7 30. Bible tragedy Three The Spoils. Prayer 7 30 Wednesday. Meeting 7 30 Thursday.
The Gideons of Detroit will lead the 8 o clock service with singer Miss Marcelle Cullen as soloist. All evening services from now until October will start 30 minutes later. Blissfield musician Stewart Hinsdale launches a new song In Memories of Mother published today at Blissfield Advance.
4 H clubs in the county host the annual Achievement and Field Day at Yost Field House Ann Arbor with exhibits starting at 9 a m and contests in health music memory style clothing and handicraft. County champions win scholarships to Michigan State College. Health and field events run morning and afternoon with a lemonade stand for visitors.
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