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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
4
A high school page contrasts past and present education through Luther Dicks’s piece on “When I Was A Boy.” It notes cramped old classrooms, limited resources, and harsh discipline versus today’s well equipped, ventilated, student centered schools with modern devices, plus a call to support continued funding and strong administrators ahead of Christmas break.
The Christian Science Society in Saline holds services above Citizens Bank Sundays at 10 30 a m with Sunday school for pupils under 20 and a testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m The lesson sermon for December 27 cites John 14 1 and Mary Baker Eddy commentary The mortgage of William H Carson and Margaret B Carson to William Braun dated July 27 1921 is foreclosed with sale set for February 2 1922 at 10 a m at the Court House in Ann Arbor Washtenaw County Michigan The parcel lies in Dexter Township Portage Lake Resort area with dock and boat house privileges The notice is dated October 23 1931 with attorney Lee N Brown Ypsilanti Michigan and a tuberculosis fund appeal invites donations and Christmas seals Read the liner ads now.
Subscription prices listed: yearly 1L50, four months 50c, two months 2c. Single copies 5 cents. Announcements of entertainments charged 6 cents per line with 25 cent minimum. Births and marriages published free. Notices benefiting individuals charged at regular rates. poetry and condolences billed per line at five cents.
The article suggests using a long handled dustpan to reduce stooping and making common cleaners at home. It prioritizes eggs for iron when supply is limited, recommends using eggs three times weekly, and advises on warm, layered coats and minimal accessories. Fur cleaning steps include gasoline sponge, cornmeal rubbing, brushing, and sun-drying.
The text reflects on Christmas as a global, centuries old festival rooted in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the divine gift of the Son, the meaning of Christmas gifts, and the idea that daily blessings come from God, urging gratitude to the Heavenly Father for life and joy.
The Saline Observer recalls a 53 year old Saline Union School Christmas program featuring choir, dramatic roles, solos, declamations, gymnastics, a farce titled A Family Strike, and a debate on government liberty. The article reflects on memories of old school days in a quiet Illinois town and notes the joy of past holiday programs.
Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross met at the Chamber of Commerce in Ann Arbor to review plans for the year. Lois Cone Brady reported 17 new and reopened November cases among 35 acted upon, with residents including Ann Arbor Ypsilanti rural areas intercity Dexter M rum Chelsea and transients. Veterans visits totaled 29 office visits, 11 home visits, 10 reference visits. claims work covered disability compensation and allowances, government insurance, hospitalizations, adjusted service certificates, loans, death and dependent claims, plus a state bonus and roll call efforts pending final results.
Federated Church notes Pastor C B Kircher announces the Sunday school Christmas program on the first page of last week. Next Sunday evening the Young People present a Christmas pageant. New Year sermon at 10 am. Sunday school at 9:15. Evening services at 6:45 and 7:30 with the Young People’s societies and the Christmas pageant.
Morning worship at 10 with sermon Measuring God. Music includes Prelude In Joyful Adoration Carl Mueller Solo Ring Out Wild Bells Guonod Offertory Canzonetta in D Frank Lynes Anthem Come and Worship the Lord O M Schobel Postlude A Hymn of Triumph Cuthbert Harris. Sunday school 11 15 superintendent H Holmes Ray Davis. Junior hour 3 oclock Mrs Roy Rogers. Epworth League 6 30 leaders Norma Bowen Nora Gordon. Evening worship 7 30 Marvelous Memory.
The cherry tree fruiting drop occurs when fruit reaches the size of a shot, indicating self sterility. Planting trees of other varieties that bloom simultaneously can provide cross pollination to fix the issue, offering a permanent solution. Temporarily, cut branches with blooms and place them in water near the trees during bloom.
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