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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists pricing for Card of Thanks at six cents per line and resolutions of condolence at one dollar. Poetry charged at five cents per line, entertainment announcements six cents per line, minimum twenty five cents. Obituary and marriage notices published free of charge.
Michigan bank deposits show wide declines overall with savings down more than sixty million dollars and commercial deposits down about eighteen million from a year ago. Saline banks buck the trend, reporting steady, yearlong deposit gains driven by thrift, prudent resource use, and hard work in a productive agricultural region noted for its industrious residents.
The editorial page reports the county fair society did not authorize or back a proposed county fair newspaper. The notice originated from independent parties, though publishers were allowed, and officers say they knew nothing of the plan. Also included is a report on a barn fire near Petersburg and a reassessment of small-town population trends showing gains rather than losses.
The Manchester Enterprise begins its third year under Mat D Blosser at the Washington hand printing office. Blosser remains in charge, notes world changes since starting the paper, and expresses continued optimism and progress for the publication and the community it serves.
Hillsdale County Fair marks its 80th anniversary as a top midwestern event. New secretary Harry B. Kelley reveals a four night program expansion and strong concession sales. The piece notes a bank closure in Citizens Bank and local economic concerns affecting the community.
The Banner endorses Chesel O. Osborn for U.S. senator, arguing Senator Couzens faults party accountability and harms republican unity. Osborn, a former governor, is praised for leadership, wealth used for public good, and willingness to work with the President to uphold party pledges and defend representative government.
Grover C. Dillman says five mile M152 between Tecumseh and Clinton will start this fall as part of the 1931 paving program. John P. Rorick notes the plan to survey this year and pave this season, with expectations of winter traffic. Isaac Watts is identified as an early author of hymns for children.
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