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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
7
A Sunday evening collision near Parker road with a Blue Goose bus sideswiping a car driven by C. Schanz. The bus wedged on a bridge abutment, blocking traffic for a short period. no serious injuries except one bus passenger, Lewis Morofsky, who required medical attention.
The Michigan Tuberculosis Association urges practical resolutions for better health. Commit to annual medical exams, ample outdoor activity year round, eight hours of sleep in ventilated rooms, wholesome easily digested foods, yearly dental visits, regular meals, and balanced work and play.
Wayne North spotted three men loitering at a railroad crossing near the village limits and telephoned officers. The suspects fled as birds alarmed, were chased north and later captured in Moscow township. One carried a savage gun and the car bore a Jackson county license. The vehicle was stored at Sharp's garage and the men jailed. Also noted a giant sweet potato found by Rev and Mrs Mumford weighing 1944 pounds. George Service, about 50, died from a fall while repairing a windmill near Clinton.
An old advertisement touts San Yak pills as a remedy to outwit fatigue high blood pressure and dizziness. It claims they prevent 95 percent of all illnesses and ease stomach issues using a vegetable antiseptic laxative for bowels.
Dr B H Hibbard of Wisconsin urged four methods to aid agriculture at Michigan State College. They included frontier pulling, freight rate reform, tax equalization, and better farm management. He warned irrigation funding adds to farmers burdens and endorsed a state income tax with allied state action to curb tax evasion.
Linus Lefingwell a World War veteran in Owosso saw his home ruined after his two children, alone in the house, stepped on a match while searching a closet for hidden Christmas gifts. The resulting blaze gutted the interior, destroying furniture clothing and most presents. Loss estimated at 4500 dollars.
The Observer asks readers to renew subscriptions as many expire this time of year. Please attend to renewal at your earliest convenience.
A reader chides the press and fellow farmers about delays in farming tasks. He argues editors know public criticism, insists he bears no ill will, and pleads for leniency toward farmers while urging steady effort.
In Millet between Grand Ledge and Lansing George Stevens started a party after taking a pirate’s rum. His celebration ended when a family shotgun butt struck him and he was jailed as a nuisance. The next day his wife paid the fine in court and brought him home to start anew.
At a library association meeting the yearly dues were set at one dollar to expand the book selection. New titles include The Bobby Twins series and Adventures in Understanding by Grayson and Conrad novels like The Shadow Line and The Typhoon. Readers are urged to use the library and a new book list will follow next week.
The Lilley State Bank, closed since November 30, has plans under discussion for reopening. No formal statement has been issued yet, but a state banking commission member is overseeing affairs during the settlement of difficulties.
Gottlieb Zahn aged 77 died last Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Herman Bauer in Ann Arbor. Born November 7 1852 in Lodi township he lived to be 77. Funeral was held Saturday with interment in Forest Lawn cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Bauer Mrs Otto Benz of Ann Arbor and Mrs George Luetke of Toledo a son Samuel Zahn of Lodi township 18 grandchildren and a brother Christ Zahn of Ann Arbor.
The children of the late Mrs. Catherine Hartman express deep appreciation for acts of kindness during her death and for the beautiful flowers and Rev. Lederer’s comforting words.
The Richards family thanks everyone for kindness after their bereavement and for the floral offerings. An itemized note mentions an easily disassembled German automobile as a possible future solution to parking problems.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County orders examination and allowance of the 8th annual account of Detroit and Security Trust Company as trustee. Hearing set for January 21, 1930 at 10 a.m. Notice to be published in the county Salt newspaper. Judge Jay G. Pray. Nora O. Borgert. December 26.
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