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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
2
A lighthearted reminiscence by Ray Gleason recounts hunting misadventures and wandering thoughts from a northern trek. The piece shifts to critique of Malcolm W. Bingay and a theater review noting Ruth Carson and Helen Pentney in local productions.
James Lewis returns home as Betty Clay visits Lansing relatives and Pauline Rogers travels to Ypsilanti. Rev. Reuben Crosby, former local pastor, dies in North Branch. Arthur Wheelock dies in Clinton with funeral at Dietiker's. Christmas events include Lange and Harwood families visiting Detroit and Ann Arbor, plus Michigan students on break.
A collection of quotes praising music from Browning Eddy Longfellow Isaiah Pope and others. The excerpts describe music as truth feeling heart and soul’s harmony and messenger art from God.
Lansing reports Richard Frankensteen named to a top post in the state emergency relief commission. The appointment follows labor policy activity by the governor and has observers predicting Murphy will soon seek reelection. A CIO meeting in Lansing passed a resolution by 206 delegates from 74 locals urging a special legislative session to aid the unemployed.
The C I O move followed an announcement by George F Grafiger that January relief funds would fall 906000 short of needs. A second special session in early 1938 is widely expected with February 1 mentioned. Topics include unemployment relief labor relations board minimum wage immediate unemployment benefits housing loans for large municipalities.
Signs of an upturn appear after the recession hit industrial centers especially in autos. Business Week reports a convalescing economy while Michigan remains above the national average. Conditions are not as strong as hoped but better than 1936, offering cautious optimism.
The Upper Peninsula Development Bureau leads an extensive winter sports plan with Ishpeming as the origin site of the era. The Ishpeming winter carnival will showcase the UP sports program and attract town queens from Escanaba Houghton Munising Iron Mountain Ironwood Gladstone Iron River Sault Ste. Marie Menominee Calumet Marquette Alston Negaunee Crystal Falls.
Charles T. Fisher Jr leads 1937 efforts with 22 terminations on record. 10 depositors received full payoffs totaling near 15000 dollars. He cites future receivership terminations and consolidations to reduce duplication and expenses, aiming for results beyond dividends. Industrial leaders in Michigan claim cooperation with state to protect workers and health and support compensation for occupational diseases.
The text argues against restrictive one sided labor laws that deprive individuals of the right to contract with employers. It presents Dr Joseph E Barrett new plan for Michigan State Hospital Commission to expand services and support clinics and training across state hospitals.
The 1937 Governor Murphy salary issue erupts as Lt. Gov. Nowicki submits a per diem bill for 72 days of presiding governor work totaling $999. Auditor Gundry and State constitution provisions are cited as the basis, while reports note Murphy’s travel to multiple states.
St James Evangelical Church schedules old year worship Friday at 8 pm with German and English songs. New Year's service Saturday at 10 am in English titled O Come Let Us Worship. Sunday January 2 features a 10 am German service and 11 am Sunday school led by pastor W Breitenbach.
Divine services at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 English services every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Every body cordially invited.
Church notes list 10:00 morning worship with a sermon on A New Year a New Opportunity. 11:15 church school led by Ray Davis. 6:30 Epworth Leagues with junior Mrs L Burgan intermediate Miss J Stark, 7:30. No service this Sunday due to holiday season. Choir practice Thursday. Wishing a Happy New Year and urging church unity.
Sunday events include 10 o clock worship and 11 15 Holy Communion. Sunday school begins Mark study. 6 30 Christian Endeavor. 7 30 Carl Moses returns with message. Aid meeting Wednesday Jan 5 at Mrs McBride home. 1 30 Grace Cook presents The Moslem World. 2 30 business session.
The narrative follows a performer who joins George Burns in vaudeville then film and radio stardom. It covers early convent schooling, Irish roles, a Parisian sense of humor, and the shift from stage to screen with Burnses rise to NBC radio, film shorts, and Broadway work. They tour widely and sign major contracts while noting life in Hollywood.
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