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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1931
Page
4
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The piece argues that taxes rise due to many government layers from federal to school districts. Roosevelt cites four to ten layers depending on living area, urging consolidation of townships and counties to cut public costs. It notes county government is weak and political resistance will come from professional politicians in resisting reforms.
A Tennessee girl Mary Adeline eloped at 14 with A V Deadrick aged 21, later gaining her parents' forgiveness. The Deadricks, now 82 years married, remain active at 93 and 87, and run a summer resort near Knoxville. Their recipe for happiness stresses consideration, shared purpose, and self denial.
A retired farmer recalls decades of cancelled notes and chattel mortgages stored in a clothespress and in a six year old filing gap. He notes the emotional ties to old debts and stories behind each loans long past due and the longing for better record keeping.
A friend asks for trout fishing tips after an undersized catch despite expert casting. Also recounted is Todd Brothers circus on Bertram's lot and a prosperous Berrien county farmer who winters in Florida. The piece closes with a caution to golfers to avoid risky play.
Council approves using the southeast portion of the former Mead property for athletics with fencing and access. A three member committee will seek legal advice and arrange for charges, fencing, and road access. Mayor to appoint Cook Gross and Uphaus to the committee. Meeting adjourns subject to Mayor's call.
The editor reports greetings for the 1931 Christmas season from the Michigan Tuberculosis Association. The 25th annual seal sale begins Thanksgiving day November 29 and runs to Christmas day with red and green seals showing a party of celebrants drawn by four prancing horses. Distribution of seals has started in the association offices and local societies.
The Federated Church holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. Sunday school follows at 11:15 a.m. Young people's meeting is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
Morning worship at 10 with a sermon Growing Up. Music includes Prelude and Reverie Offertory and Anthem There Is a Land. Sunday school at 11 15 with H A Holmes superintendent. Epworth League at 6 30 led by Kenneth Spitler. Fourth quarterly conference Wednesday August 19 led by Rev J E B Martin district superintendent. Annual meeting open to all interested.
The Christian Science Society of Saline announces services at the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday school for pupils under 20 and a testimonial meeting on Wednesday. Soul will be the lesson subject for August 16 with citations from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health. Harry Burch of Ann Arbor was arraigned on driving license and motor vehicle summons violations, jailed five days, and fined 5.75 on the first charge and 4.75 on the second. he is sought by Allegan officers after his jail term. A light note adds that a actor’s marital history is humorously teased.
Advertising copy targets women with a weight loss claim using Kruschen Salts. It prescribes a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast and promises visible fat reduction and improved vitality with a money back guarantee on a 5 cent bottle lasting four weeks.
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