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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists post office details and payment rates for notices. Card of Thanks and Resolutions are charged per line, poetry five cents per line, entertainments six cents per line, minimum 25 cents. Personal or business notices billed at regular rates. obituary and marriage notices published free of charge.
The editorial argues that papers must run 52 weeks a year and rely on steady advertising patrons. It criticizes advertisers who only come in when convenient, noting that consistent support keeps payrolls and publication stable.
A contemporary report lists quirky slogan pairings from slips read from two hats. Examples include "Eventually Why Not Now" linked to the National Funeral Directors Association and "Good to the Last Drop" tied to Haviland China, with other lines for Brookfield Butter, Famous Las ky Players, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Squibb's Tasteless Castor Oil.
The Wild Life Association, endowed by Joseph Palmer Knapp, seeds a five million dollar endowment likely to grow to ten million for American wildlife protection. Senator Harry B. Hawes of Missouri will lead the organization after his March 1938 Senate term, directing preliminary work and bringing wildlife expertise to the effort.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County appoints commissioners to receive examine and adjust all claims against William F Stierle deceased Four months from November 19 1930 creditors may present claims The meeting dates are January 26 1931 and March 26 1931 at ten o clock for examination and adjustment at The Citizens Bank Saline Michigan Ann Arbor November 19 1930.
Knute Rockne of Notre Dame calls Andy Vanyo of Michigan Normal one of the era’s top middle west guards. Robert Zuppke invites him to join the all-star mid-west team vs Dallas on New Year’s Day. Rockne notes Vanyo’s high ranking behind Kabat and Metzger due to schedule strength.
A dense page records numerous social visits and guest stays across Michigan and neighboring areas. Names include Macon M. Williams Jackson visitor, Lizzie Davenport ill at home, Delos and Frank Biddle in Ann Arbor and Detroit, Tecumseh guests Helen Condit and Helen Allen, and many more. A birth announced for Ray Smith in Adrian. The Welfare Club meeting at the Pennington home features Will Swaley as speaker.
George Rubadou, 60, of Tecumseh was found unconscious on a Tecumseh street last week and remained unresponsive by Wednesday. He did not lose money, but authorities suspect a fractured skull from blows with a weapon.
Dr. B A Shepard president of the Michigan Tuberculosis Association urges rapid response to Christmas seal sale letters. He asks those who can to send money now to cut mailing costs and reduce expenses. Those unable to pay now may use seals on gifts and mail and pay after Christmas.
Saline 4-H members dominated the fifth annual county 4-H banquet at the Masonic Temple in Ann Arbor under the Kiwanis sponsorship. Judge Jay G. Pray delivered the welcome as awards honored Saline Junior 4-H with the State Savings bank trophy for best all around program. Local youths earned county championships in sow and litter, pig, dairy calf, baby beef and meat animal projects, with leaders and new pins recognized for their work.
The Saline Music Study Club, formed by Miss Vesta Mills pupils, held its second meeting at Mills home. Alma Ernst presented a Bach life paper. Handel life sketch by Margaret Bersucher. performances included Musette Solfritto Harmonious Blacksmith and Largo. Members planned Messiah selections. next meeting set for January 10.
The Saline village council adjourned to December 4 1930 with President Sugden presiding. A fifth class city charter election and charter commission under the Home Rule Act were set for January 15 1931 with the Municipal League to assist not to exceed 250 dollars. Bills for salaries and supplies were discussed and the meeting adjourned subject to President’s call.
Registration hours run December 26 to January 10 at Uphaus and Schroen on South Ann Arbor Street. Village Board of Registration meets January 10 in Village Hall Council Rooms from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to complete registration of unregistered voters.
Pastor D. D. Kircher invites all to a Christmas sermon and worship next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. A 7:30 p.m. Christmas program by the choir follows. Christmas Eve features the Sunday school program. Sunday school meets at 11:15 a.m. Youth groups gather at 6:45 p.m. and the cantata at 7:30 p.m.
The church outlines a Christmas schedule with morning worship at 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday school. An Epworth League stereopticon Christmas story at 6:20 p.m. precedes a 7:30 p.m. choir concert marking the twenty first annual Christmas program.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds 10:30 a.m. services in the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday school for those under 20. Lesson subject is Is the Universe including Man evolved by Atomic Force, including Bible and Science and Health passages. Raymond Jones is jailed after a Saturday night auto theft and theft attempt in Chelsea.
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