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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
4
The Saline Observer outlines subscription rates and charges for notices and poetry. Obituaries and marriage notices are published free, while items aimed at personal business interests may incur regular rates. commercial entertainments with admission may be charged per line.
The piece compares national business to a dairy herd, warning that proper feeding and calm treatment yield results. It argues there is no room for blind vindictiveness or reckless benevolent experiments in governance, urging measured, prudent policy.
Poem lists valued riches as natural beauty and companionship. The speaker cherishes sapphire skies hills forests grass birds streams clouds after rain flowers and earth, with friendship and mirth named as the best along the way.
Quote heavy feature cites Herbert Hoover on the presidency as a symbol of American ideals and duty. As the 1928 election nears, citizens are urged to listen for the true voice, act with conscience, and remember the United States above party or self.
Michigan urging property owners to pay the second annual installment of taxes by September 1 under the ten year plan. Officials tout reduced last minute congestion and savings on future interest, urging joiners and those with back taxes to pay now. Also notes a car crash near Adrian with injuries and a miracle rock near Grand Junction balancing a massive bulk on a three foot base.
Howard D. Foster, farmer on Ypsilanti route, seeks a county and district role after 16 years as township supervisor. He directed cost department at Packard Motor Car Company, helped found Ypsilanti Farm Bureau, and serves as its secretary and treasurer. Foster, a Mason, Congregationalist, and rotary leader, aims to advance constructive legislation for state and county.
Michigan bean growers face losses from cull beans or picks. Assistant Professor H R Pettigrove notes culls include foreign matter and damaged beans, causing price deductions. A new bulletin explains stacking methods like the McNaughton system to reduce cull percentage and improve returns, noting Michigan led the nation in 1935 bean production.
Michigan State College home economics extension service educators give women three practical ideas to save time. A service wagon built from plywood and wheels, a mop pail chariot with a square base and casters, and a drawer bottom lining fix using linoleum paint varnish or other finishes.
Joseph E. Warner of Ypsilanti farmer businessman and public official seeks Republican nomination for State Representative in Washtenaw County. He cites a five term record, promises to push education agriculture and industry. Married with three children and four grandchildren, he holds Masonic and K of P ties and attends the Methodist church.
Ann Arbor businessman Frank J. Ryan seeks the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds. A long career in tailoring with Burchfield lineage, strong county ties, five sons, and prior City Council service mark his bid. He is expected to win substantial party support at the September primary.
There is no candidate on either ticket more widely known or esteemed than Jay G Pray the popular Judge of the Probate Court who is a candidate for re nomination on the Republican ticket. Judge Pray lives at Whit emore Lake Northfield township and has lived in this county all his life. He was educated in county schools took a business course at Cleary College Ypsilanti and attended State Normal College. He taught in county schools and has since taken an active role in public affairs serving five years as township Supervisor and in the office of County Clerk. He has been trusted by voters to serve as Probate Judge with fairness imparti ality kindness and sympathy and his past record is well known and approved by the voters of the county.
From all sections of the county comes word of strong support for Lee N. Brown of Ypsilanti incumbent in the Circuit Court Commissioner’s office and candidate for renomination on the Republican ticket. Born on a farm near the Wayne and Washtenaw county line he attended Agricultural College Military College and Michigan Law. Admitted to the bar in 1892 he has since practiced in state and federal courts and Circuit Court of Appeals. He is married with three children and a member of the Episcopal church holding 33rd degree.
Charles E. Crittenden, Washtenaw County Treasurer, seeks another term on the Republican ticket in the September 15 primary. Voters praise his two years in office, noting steady service, helpful staff, courteous conduct, and broad support across the county for a second term.
Fred L Gallup, a lifelong county resident with banking experience and former city treasurer, seeks the Republican nomination for Probate Court Judge. He operates a filling station at the 23 and 112 intersection and pledges full-time, efficient, courteous service if elected. The Sept 15 primaries are noted.
Mrs Katherine M Skau of Ann Arbor seeks the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds in the county. She has served since December as acting and previously as clerk and deputy, is a widow and mother, lifelong resident, educated in local schools and Cleary College, and pledges full-time dedication if elected.
Michigan State College will offer an advanced textiles course for women students teaching fur selection and care. The class notes furs with durability ratings, listing Wolverine, sea otter, and land otter as top materials. It also includes ranks for brown or black pearl, plucked beaver, leopard, seal, and lower valued furs, with rabbit and mole at the bottom. The piece closes with a historical aside on early American Indians planting corn when white oak leaves were mouse-ear sized.
Pastor I expect to preach next Sunday morning at 10 o clock. Special music will accompany the service. Sunday school at 11 15. Y M C A and officers listed for arrangements. Evening services at 6 30 and 7 30. Thursday mid week service at 7 30.
Morning worship at 10 o clock and Epworth Leagues at 6 30 p m No evening service Prayer service Wednesday evening and choir meeting In politics in business in society some always want to see the show without furnishing any day for the elephant or water for the hippo potemus
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