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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
1
A bank extends season’s greetings noting that friendship and goodwill from clients and friends are among its most valued assets. The message emphasizes appreciation and festive thanks without referencing specific services or events.
Bowling scores show Kroger team edging Dixie Gas by a single game and then sweeping two of three Thursday evening. W Schaible top scores with 204 in a game and 555 in total. Dixie Gas rivals Henderson and Gillen rate high performances as the council and local figures deal with fire truck insurance and police chief needs.
The eighth grade entertained at the assembly on December 7 featuring Dora Holmes reading Psalm 26, Missisisson and companions performing songs, Anna Robinson and Meeta Sloss tap dancing, and Lydia Lawrence and Ethel Rogers singing duets. Senior class staged a play with Glen Hamlin, Esther Gross, and others, donating proceeds to the athletic association. Saline opened basketball with a 20-18 win over Ida, led by Leonard Marken’s 11 points, with a strong second team showing and a forthcoming game at Milan.
The Willing Workers Club met December 13 at Mrs. Harold Hammond’s home with Mrs. Roy Stoddard assisting. After lunch, President Mrs. Herman Mehler led a business session, Christmas wishes during roll call, songs by multiple members, a Christmas poem, a contest won by Mrs. Raynor Scudder, and consolation prize to Mrs. Jessie Robison. A Santa gift moment closed the gathering. Mrs. Arthur Lutz invited members to January.
The December P T A meeting in the auditorium featured a Christmas party with a 117 to 71 victory for the White side in the membership contest. The program included the school band, Glee Club, second and fourth grade performances, Santa Claus distributing gifts, and various songs and recitations.
The Independents travel to face Tecumseh in a much anticipated game. Local fans are urged to attend as the matchup promises strong play and close competition with minimal cost to view.
Tax collection dates for York Township banks include Saline Savings Bank December 21 Milan Bank December 22 Saline Citizens Bank December 28 Milan Bank December 29 Saline Savings Bank January 4 Milian Bank January 5 Saline Citizens Bank January 9 Milan Bank January 10 and 12 Saline Savings Bank January 18 Milan Bank January 19 Saline Citizens Bank January 25 Milan Bank January 26 Saline Savings Bank February 1 Milan Bank February 2.
Several shoppers won small trade prizes at Schmid's Market including Mrs. Herman Heininger Mrs. Harry Friis Dr. C. O. Woodbridge and others who took home one dollar and fractions in trade. Numerous others already won trade credits as the promotion urges more participants to claim cards.
A Federated Church Christmas program features preludes and songs led by Mrs Aprill and Miss Halsey. Dorothy Finch, Phyllis Schill, and other students present recitations, readings, duets, and tableaus. The program includes songs like Joy to the World and The Birthday of the King and ends with several musical numbers from various classes.
Final date for applying for adjusted compensation is January 2. Many veterans and dependents have not filed. Surviving spouses and parents over 60 may qualify. Gold Star mothers may claim bonuses. Applications available at the American Red Cross office in the Chamber of Commerce Building.
The Michigan Audubon Society urges rural schools to join the Rural School Contest running January 1 to February 28. County commissioners receive contest rules as natural bird food is scarce this year. The society asks schools to enroll under the Save Our Birds slogan and directs inquiries to the Kent Scientific Museum Grand Rapids.
George H. Rathson treasurer lists tax collection dates at Famers and Mechanics Bank Ann Arbor Dec 22 29 Jan 5 12 19 26 Ypsilanti Savings Bank Jan 2 and 23 Saline Citizens Bank Jan 9 Saline Savings Bank Jan 30 Read's Store Platt Jan 15 contact Ypsilanti local office at Ypsi phone T140 F12.
The governor of Delaware has appointed a Mosquito Control Commission. We trust that mosquitos will be limited in their biting to a forty hour week.
The Saline group met at Mrs. Harry Downing’s home in Macon on December 11. The program covered materials, accessories, collars, hats and Italian quilting with singing of Jingle Bells. Mrs. Arthur Lutz extended January meeting hospitality. We thank friends and relatives for sympathy during bereavement.
The post office will stay open evenings from 1 to 8 o clock until Christmas to handle patrons. Christmas postage rates include 2 cents for sealed rural routes and 3 cents for sealed out of town mail. unsealed cards contain no writing and cost 1 4 6 cents.
A dense slate of small ads and notices from The Observer office includes Christmas wreaths and poinsettias at The Greenhouse, prices on paper and crafts, autos, farm stock, and household goods. Local sales, bake sales, and services appear, with addresses and vendors like Wiedman Auto Co, Parsons, J. Muir, and GEO. W. COOK & SON.
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