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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
4
Shawnee columnist RMDSON R. WAITE quotes Hawaii Governor Lawrence M. Judge on devotion to God country family business and friends as a guide for youth. He cautions modern youth against drifting into distraction and urges balanced work rest and play to keep devotion alive.
A Nashville News item recalls five dangerous stunts where men tested risks: checking an empty gas tank by flame, patting a bulldog for affection, racing a train at a crossing, touching a live electric wire, and cutting out advertising to save money. All ended poorly or failed to confirm the hoped result.
A man claiming to represent Singer Sewing Machine Co. called Morenci housewives and charged Dr. Blanchard $4 for quick repairs. After verification with Singer, officials traced the fraud, forcing a partial refund before the scammer fled town. The alert urged readers to investigate before paying. Local reports note a gasoline leak at Standard Oil’s North street tank, with 4000 gallons lost and a larger replacement tank planned after 25 years of use.
Secretary Earl Wright lauded Saline Merchants Service Bureau at a Saline dinner, urging wider local use of credit facilities. He noted the bureau’s strong records and financial health and described national plans to create credit rating networks across the United States to aid merchants and the public.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds services in the hall above Citizens Bank at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school after the service for pupils under 20. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The February 15 lesson sermon titled Soul includes Bible verses from Psalms and a excerpt from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Leonard Beal engineered a 9 cylinder airplane motor powered ice craft by welding two car frames, mounting runners and propeller with Gene Harris and Paul Snider. On Norvell mill pond the boat sped over 100 miles per hour with eight passengers, covering from the upper road bridge to the mill and back in 20 minutes. Floyd Dunscomb also builds a smaller, slower craft on the same pond.
Umpires in baseball began in 1879, a development that coincided with the creation of sturdy glass pop bottles. The era marked a shift toward standardized officiating and packaging.
Deerfield, league leaders, were overwhelmed 40 to 26 by Saline Independents last Wednesday. Saline built a 26-9 lead by halftime as Bill Carr disrupted Deerfield with five fast baskets. Late in the game Deerfield faced rough play leading to disqualification and penalties. Abbott was top scorer for Saline with 17 points. Separately, Will Haselschwerdt was injured in a separate accident near Manchester after his car struck a tree on an icy road.
Quick acting cough remedy claims instant relief for cold or bronchial irritation. Describes sedative formula without opiates, mildly laxative, suitable for children and adults. Marketed as a trusted thrift buy with over 100 million bottles sold, sold at Wheeler Drug Store.
The Federated Church reports good attendance despite bad weather. Father and Son Banquet is set for the 24th in the basement with a fine program. Ticket sales are handled by chairman Mr. Fairbank. The three young peoples societies and two basketball teams are thriving, with Sunday school growing and worship at 10 a.m. followed by services at 7:30 p.m.
Next Sunday the Methodist Church observes Lincoln Day with a morning service at 10 centered on A Tree and a Man Wind-swept and Strong. The program includes music, a sermon, and a Lincoln theme emphasizing emancipation. The colored membership conducts the evening service at 7:30 with Mrs. William Martin delivering the address. Sunday school meets at 11:15 and Junior and Intermediate Leagues hold events through the day.
A farmer, D George Houseknecht of Moscow Township, Michigan, killed a prairie wolf at 60 rods distance marking the first wolf shot in Hillsdale County in 50 years. The animal, likely a coyote, had been blamed for lamb and pig losses as farmers reported wolves lingering in swamps and streams across the township.
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