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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
4
An ad outlining charges for condolences poems and entertainments in the Saline Observer. Obituary and marriage notices are published free of charge, with various per line rates for different notice types. The notice emphasizes personal or business interests are billed at regular rates.
Saline varsity led by Carr and Lambarth defeated Detroit Edison 56 to 10 on the road while the Maccabees fell 24 to 13 to a strong second unit. Edison guard Bender scored five as Saline opened strong on the tip and maintained the lead with effective followups and six of nine free throws. Local schedule notes list Manchester game here and district tourney in Ypsi next week.
Saline Mercantile Company held its annual meeting with about 200 attendees. The report showed assets at 37365.48 and liabilities of 9212.62, profits near 2000 lower than last year but well above in context, total sales 210488.30, and a 1209.29 surplus added to the fund. Seven directors were elected from 14 candidates, and plans include a March program with Michigan State College on limestone uses in agriculture.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets Sundays in the hall above Citizens Bank at 10:80 a.m. with Sunday school after the service for pupils under 20. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mind is the lesson subject for February 22 with Bible and Science and Health citations included.
A public notice calls citizens to enforce prohibition through personal action such as boycotting bootleggers, protesting media and films supporting disobedience, supporting dry organizations, and promoting enforcement. It endorses a 1928 Pontiac coupe for 235 dollars from GEO V. COOK & SON authorized Chevrolet dealers.
Noted Polish pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski extends his American tour to appear at the University of Michigan May Festival on Friday May 15. He will perform with an orchestra in a concerto and solo numbers marking a gala night.
Saline Troop No. 1 marks the twenty first anniversary of the Boy Scout movement with a banquet at Federated church. Elmer Lange receives an Eagle Stout badge from Scout Executive Wallace Watt. Speakers Warren Gross James McCord and John Schilling discuss scouting history cubbing and guiding life through the scout law. Over 100 scouts cubs and dads attend served by Ladies Aid.
A New York woman claims she shed 14 pounds using Kruschen Salts over four weeks. She notes reduced fatigue and increased energy after starting the daily morning dose and dietary adjustments.
John Broadbent aged 85 died Saturday February 14 at 321 East Michigan Avenue home of Donald Jeffrey. English born, he leaves distant relatives and no local kin. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Dietiker's Funeral Home Dr C E Kirch er officiated burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Last Sunday was fine with strong attendance. The Father and Son banquet is set for February 24 and tickets are urged. Mr. Fairbank chairs the ticket committee as three young people's societies excel. Next Sunday's schedule includes worship at 10, Sunday school 11:15, Endeavor groups at 6:45, and Washington at 7:30 with special music, including a cornet solo by George Austin.
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