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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
2
A collection of quotes on forgiveness from Epictetus Mary Baker Eddy and others, with verse and scripture lines. Also a promotional note about saving on newspaper ads by reading weekly.
Roberta Hershey of Michigan State College suggests taffy pulls and popcorn balls as friendly party ice breakers. She notes candy making brings fun for the family and that sugar provides energy, while fruits nuts milk and cream add flavor and value.
Drilling for oil accelerates in Michigan with 624 permits issued to Dec 1 at 25 cents each, surpassing the 1935 yearly total of 700. The state geologist’s office in Lansing notes operators remain confident of untapped pools of black gold. Bring that order for printing to your Home Town Printers with quick service and reasonable prices.
Saline traveled to Grosse Ile for a non league night game. The Saline first team trailed most of the game but closed with three field goals. final score 21 to 17 in favor of Grosse Ile. The Saline second team won 13 to 8. Box scores noted rough play and a push for season ticket sales.
In a high school activity sheet students answered questions on traffic and driving. Of 149 participants 132 called the subject very important, 75 are current drivers, 28 have driven but are not driving now, and 45 expect to drive before 25. The median score was 67 versus 62 percent for the Automobile Club of Michigan.
St James Evangelical Church in Saline Township led by Pastor W Breitenbach announces December 20 as the fourth Advent Sunday with a German service at 10:00 AM and a sermon on The Perpetuity of Christian Joy. Sunday school at 11:00 AM and a 2:30 PM Christmas program rehearsal.
A lễ ceremony at the Hutzel home in Saline joined Miss Dorothy Warner of Traverse City and Mr. Leonard Hutzel with vows before Rev. C H Wittbracht. Attendants included Miss Mary Warner and Raymond Morin. The couple planned a Detroit honeymoon after a Thanksgiving dinner.
Commissioner Fielding H. Yost notes Scouting membership rose from 921 in January 1935 to 1373 on December 1, 1936, an increase of 452. He cites strong community support from all four districts led by Ann Arbor with 3687 dollars and outlines plans for a 1937 membership drive and expanded council services.
Commissioner Fielding H Yost explains Lone Scouting as an option for isolated boys with counselors who guide ranks and activities. Washtewan and Livingston counties plan a December winter camp at Camp Newkirk with limited slots, transportation on attendees, and a 2.50 fee. The piece covers broader Scouting scope, Jamboree plans, toy repair efforts since 1910, and the movement’s sponsors and leading figures.
Obituary notes Rev John Tree 92 died at daughter Mrs Peatt of Webster township. Born 1844 in St Marys Ontario he came to Michigan 1859 and began ministry 1874. Survived by son William Detroit and five daughters including Mrs Harris Birmingham and Mrs Cade Rochester among many nieces nephews and 21 grandchildren. Six grandsons served as pallbearers.
Divine services at 10 am and Sunday school at 11 with English services on the second and fourth Sundays. All are cordially invited. Mention of eoliths as early Stone Age tools.
Morning worship at 10 o clock Sunday school at 11 15 Epworth Leagues 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 Wednesday evening prayer service Thursday evening choir meeting
The original nationwide unemployed census may move from door to door enumeration to a self census. Unemployed individuals would register at designated sites, inspired by Gen. Hugh Johnson's wartime manpower approach. Officials hope publicity and notice will enable a one day count, reducing cost and improving accuracy.
A citizen in Arizona receives an eighteen month prison term for supporting seven wives. The Times-Dispatch notes the result as an example of tempered justice with mercy.
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