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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
5
Three men were arrested in Azalia by M. J. Howe for thefts of chickens in the neighborhood. The latest theft from the Carrel flock prompted tracking by Howe. The suspects are held in Monroe County Jail awaiting sentence.
A roundup of visits and events includes Herman Guthard in Toledo, Mrs. Riley in Petersburg, J Bracey in Ann Arbor, and the Curtiss couple in Detroit. Residents attend concerts, a hardware convention in Grand Rapids, and Farm show honors in Chicago and East Lansing. Also reported are local weather related notes, zone meeting at Benton, a MCC club gathering, muskrat season notes, and a car accident near town with one driver fleeing.
The Michigan Legislature resumes after a two week break as committees review state institutions. Debates focus on capital punishment, court speedups, highway funding, and a proposed Michigan income tax. Governor Green orders audit of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and lobbyist registration, with hearings set and key figures planning campaigns for upcoming state conventions.
The description of lands held for sale by the state for charges of taxation and interest is published in this issue and will be published for two more weeks. Lands will be sold on the first Tuesday in May at the county treasurer's office. Contestants must appear in circuit court at the February term and file objections with the county clerk.
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