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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
4
Gard of Thanks and condolences priced per line at 6c and 1.50 cap. Poetry 5c per line. Personal or business interest items billed at regular rates. Entertainments announcements 6c per line. Minimum charge 5c. Obituary and marriage notices published free.
The poem by Cynthia Lane expresses love for small towns with space for grass trees and conversation. It contrasts the clamor of city life with the quiet beauty of dawn birds lilac bushes and personal living moments amid crowded life.
The article outlines about bonds for World War II veterans including denominations of fifty dollars, exchange steps, and interest notes. It also reports oil prospecting near Cherry Hill with a Sam Spicer farm drilling project aiming for 3,000 to 4,000 feet and potential community expansion. It notes a robin sighting near Chelsea and a daylight purse robbery on M-52 near Birdsall.
A Texas court ruled that a motorist blinded by oncoming headlights must slow or stop until vision returns. If the driver fails and hits an object, negligence lies with the motorist. The decision applies as a warning to drivers in stormy conditions. Brooklyn Exponent.
The Birmingham Courier urges Michigan youth especially women to form a Young Woman's Republican organization to influence the 1930s political climate. It highlights Mary H. DeFoe of Charlotte leading efforts to mobilize young women against socialistic and Democratic policies and to rally on wartime issues.
A Wednesday evening program drew a large crowd with 178 registrations across projects. Sewing 28, chorus 13, dramatics 14, stamp collecting 19, physical education 36, first aid 56, auto mechanics pending wrestling, with social dancing to start this week.
Walter MacPeek head of Washtenaw-Livingston Boy Scout council named by Dr. James West to head a 44 member commission to study Days reading experiences. The panel will survey links between reading and motion pictures radio and similar interests and report at the Scout Executives National conference in French Lick Indiana in early March.
Last Sunday showed improvement at Federated Church with a fine Lincoln and Washington service. Charles Collins provided special music as the choir offered fine performances. Sunday school meets at 11 15 a m led by S Y Cotton with Carl Geddes as assistant. Worship at 7 30 p m features special music.
Morning worship at 10 o'clock with Sunday school at 11 led by H. A. Holmes. Epworth League at 6:30. Junior League under J. Stark and Intermediate League directed by Mrs. Lillian Bur fon. Evening worship at 7:30 with Wednesday prayer at 7:30 and Thursday choir practice.
In spite of heavy snow students press on with a brighter semester. In physics they explore electricity through experiments and learn about transformers cells and how metals and solutions affect current. The paper also features tales from grades eleven ten and nine including a humorous tramping tale by Grace Clark and notes on Latin diary reading and federal theatre context.
Eighth grade reporters cover class news about Evangeline study a mock history quiz and Valentine party plans. Senior personalities list quirky details of students reflecting campus humor and home life. Campfire Girls share sleigh ride party and Saline basketball coach projects next season with veterans and strong reserves.
A promotional line asserts that every home needs The Observer as a staple publication.
The Farm Credit Administration division reports U S farmers co operative marketing and supply buying groups moved 1.53 billion dollars in 1935, up 12.1 percent from the prior year. Membership neared 3.28 million across 10,700 associations, with 8,794 marketing commodities and 1,906 purchasing farm supplies. Milk marketing groups like Michigan Milk Producers Association account for over 260,000 members.
Garrick-Milan hosts Sunday and Monday screenings of Live My Life starring Joan Crawford and Brian Ahearne, featuring a spoiled society heroine and a bold Irish suitor with News and Comedy. Tuesday to Thursday showcases The Virginia Judge with Walter C. Kelly and Marsha Hunt, plus short subjects and adm 10 and 15 cents.
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