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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer outlines posting charges for personal notices such as Card of Thanks and Resolutions of Condolence, with a per line rate and minimum. obituaries and marriage notices are published free of charge.
After a Saline versus Lincoln Consoli game hosts served hot soup cocoa wafers and sandwiches to players. The columnist notes friendly postgame chatter and recalls the old days when guards escorted teams home. He highlights Boys Week observed around April 25 when Rotary clubs and others focus on developing tomorrow's leaders.
The National Education Association president says rural schools lack attention and will call a special meeting in Los Angeles on July 2 for rare interests. Teachers and editors are urged to attend, but many cannot afford travel costs. philanthropists are asked to fund as many attendees as possible.
A governor proposal to cut the mill tax for the University of Michigan would remove 400000 from its budget, risking serious long term harm. Critics say such economic moves injure the university already hampered by prior cuts and suggest alternative budget reductions.
The League of Nations weighs calendar reform to ease complexity. Debates center on thirteen or twelve month years with equal days, amid examples like rent for 28 days versus 31 in March. The editorial urges civic effort toward genuine local service and development.
Saline defeated Wyandotte 29 to 19 in the independent team tournament at Ypsilanti High School to reach the second round. Pete Mstermeier led Saline with hot shooting in the fourth, while Wyandotte fought back with late baskets. A separate report notes a severe fire at the old Marken place near Milan destroying two barns, livestock, and equipment, with partial insurance.
A Wisconsin woman touts Kruschen Salts claiming she lost 11 pounds in six weeks. The ad promises fat reduction and renewed energy for a range of ailments and offers a money back guarantee via Sugden's Drug Store and other druggists.
The Michigan Tuberculosis Association pushes a northern state sanatorium to treat TB patients closer to home. Medical experts say 500 beds are needed. the proposed measure requests 250 beds in Lansing to serve the area and spare long travel to Howell. Local resident letters support closer care and continued treatment.
Rural teachers from the county plan an all day county institute at the Michigan League building with Miss Cora L. Haas as county school commissioner coordinating. Dr. Raul Langren Dr. Wilber Beauchamp and Dr. Paul Voelker will join discussions on rural teaching problems.
Pastor C E Kircher reports a good Sunday with sickness and visitors. Worship schedule: 10 a m service, 11 a m Sunday school, 6 45 p m Endeavor, 7 30 p m illustrated service. Starting next Sunday evening Bunyan's Pilgrim Progress to be studied in church, praised as a landmark work.
Morning worship at 10 features a sermon on True Greatness with a music program includingPrelude Entree de Procession and Anthem Come Thou Almighty King. Sunday school at 11:15, Intermediate League at 3, Epworth League at 6:30, evening worship at 7:30 led by junior choir. Weekday meetings listed.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets in the hall above Citizens Bank at 10:30 a m with Sunday school after the service for pupils under 20. A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m All are invited. The March 1 lesson sermon titled Christ Jesus cites Luke 7 22 and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures describing Jesus authority over sin sickness and death.
Independent basketball schedule lists games February 27 in Manchester and a February 28 to March 11 tournament at Ypsilanti. Includes an ad for a 1927 Ford coupe in best condition for 95 dollars, marketed as a farm delivery car from George W. Cook & Son Chevrolet dealers.
Saline High defeated Lincoln in a two game set at Lincoln Consolidated with Saline reserves and varsity posting wins. Lincoln fought hard despite a flu sidelining their center, and readers note officiating and postgame refreshments as part of the event.
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