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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
4
A Brookly n Exponent excerpt surveys grand scientific aims such as solar powered motors, ground-based aviation stations, disease eradication, atomic power, cosmic rays, artificial cells, and decoding the universe. It critiques reliance on government and argues education should be made effortless through new methods.
The Hastings Banner argues the proposed state constitution amendment does not force rapid upheaval but allows counties to reorganize government if the people choose. It notes Hastings and Barry counties could keep current setups unless a majority desires change, framing the measure as sane and liberal supporting self government.
Several new postal regulations begin on July 4 including a fresh added charge for delivery to restricted addresses or individuals. Money orders may be cashed at different post offices with a matching fee. A new migratory bird stamp costing $1 will fund bird refuges and breeding grounds.
County corresp one to CENTRAL YORK Joseph Sweeney Sr and son Raymond hosted Detroit relatives Sunday. Mrs Hattie Murray visited her son Dan Murray and family in Ridge road. Fred Schmid and wife from Saline spent Thursday with Leslie Bailey. Dora Hall and grandson Alan Hertier visit Battle Creek relatives. Ada May Bachman, ex Oak Grove teacher, wed Webb Harwood of Pittsfield Township Monday evening.
Mrs Herman Radenbaugh visits Ann Arbor while Dorothy and Phylis Milkey stayed with Milan hosts. Judd reunion set for Thursday August 16 at the school grounds with a noon potluck. Clara Pearl and Rosemary Dunn visit Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor with relatives. Florine Richards had tonsils removed in Ann Arbor and remains with her parents.
Fifteen years ago D. F. Reeves and Bert Derendinger reshingeled homes while a chautauqua drew larger crowds. George Klager bought a new King Hight after not finding a Nash Six. Theurer family visited Ann Arbor and Mr. Theurer bought a new Olds. Explosives no permit needed to buy, sparking a joke about Chicago wives. Frank Hollis’s huckleberry marsh caught fire, burning moss but likely sparing roots. firebacking kept it from spreading to nearby grain fields.
Local social ties show Harold Eberle and others visiting Roscommon and Milan residents. A concrete road failure on the Dixie Highway near Romeo prompts traffic detours and nighttime watchmen as motorists endure the heat wave. Richmond Reviews reports the incident.
A look back notes an Epworth League outing at Joslyn lake on Wednesday. Two men escaped the county jail by sawing bars Sunday evening. Nissle and Hauser sold a black team to a Detroit party for 425 dollars. The Ypsilanti council huddles over an ordinance to curb street corner loafers. Mooreville beat the Southwest Pickups 13 to 7. Nettie Simmons vacations at Clark's lake. The township board grants a franchise for an Adrian electric line though route undecided. William Gordon nets a 12 pound pike at Pleasant lake. witnesses call it no fish story.
Morning worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 21 15 conducted by H A Hilmes Sunday school superintendent. Thursday evening choir meeting. No evening services during August.
CE Kircher pastor at 11 15. Sunday school led by S Y Cotten superintendent with Carl Geddes as assistant. Mrs House chorister, Eileen Martin pianist. Evening 7 00 p m services as societies of young people meet.
Church notes invite all to 10 a.m. divine and 11 a.m. Sunday school with English services on the second and fourth Sundays. A Brighton burglary at Ratz hardware saw rifles shotguns and ammo stolen. back door entry suspected. Will Rogers quips on reading papers. Michigan weekly subscription urged.
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