Community Newspaper Editorial Contest Offered by The Observer
The Observer announces a Michigan wide contest offering two cash prizes for essays on Why a Community Newspaper. First prize 25 dollars, second prize 10 dollars. Submit editorials, one side per page, with name and address at top, to the Observer publisher before January 15, for consideration by the Michigan Press Association at Hast Lansing convention January 25 26 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer
Sig
Adrian van Koevering
Zeeland Record
van. Koevering
The
Michigan Press Association
Hast Lansing
MPA
Deer Herd Growth On George Preserve Near Pinckney
The University of Michigan George Preserve near Pinckney, a 1,280 acre deer proof fenced area, reported a deer herd rise to 162 after a December drive, with 83 does 46 bucks and 33 fawns. Two deer died this year while foxes and many game birds were also observed amid strong protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Preserve
Pinckney
University of Michigan
Edwin S. George
Detroit
Cleveland Cliffs Company
Grand Island
University
Conservation Department
Pedestrians Safe Crossing Ruling Upholds Court View
Detroit dispatch reports Michigan Supreme Court held pedestrians may cross on green without hurry even if light turns red later. They must not loiter but need not rush, reducing driver pressure. The ruling sustains a $5,500 verdict for a widow in a traffic death case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Newsi
Detroit
Michigan
Supreme Court
Card of Thanks for Christmas Cheer and New Year Wishes
The Saline Telephone Operators express gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. W. He Dietiker Staebler Oil Company Saline Savings Bank Ed Heininger Mrs. Mary Mattison Dr and Mrs Woodbridge Muriel Saline Telephone Company Friis Brackel Citizens Bank Julia Gordon Dr and Mrs J F Robb Wiedman Auto Company Mr. and Mrs Max Fosdick Schmic Market for Christmas cheer and holiday greetings We wish you all a Happy New Year Pay cemetery dues Examine receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. He.” Dietiker
Staebler Oil Company
Saliné Savings Bank
Ed. Heininger
Mary Mattison
Woodbridge and
Muriel
Saline Telephone Company
Friis & Brackel
Citizens Bank
Julia Gordon
J F. Robb
Wiedman Auto Company
Max Fosdick
Schmic Market
New Year Reflections Urging Hope and Happiness
A nostalgic column urges readers to discard superstition and focus on faith, prayer, and charity in 1934. It recalls past fears of economic hardship, stresses keeping a positive outlook, and encourages choosing happiness through effort and moral living for a prosperous year.
Michigan Farmers May Get New Short Term Credit
Federal funds become available for crop and livestock production loans through local Production Credit Associations. Michigan farmers may access one year or shorter loans with minimum $50, secured by crop or personal property. Interest near 6 percent, applications via local associations, office in St Paul, Minn. County agents to provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
William S. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
TA Michigan
Fred’ Ds Elliott
Production Credit Association
Intermediate Credit Bank
Production Credit Corporation
St. Paul
Minn
These Thirty Years to Be Shown at High School
Free movie night Monday January 8 at the high school auditorium under Wiedman Auto Company. The Ford Miter Company talking picture follows Dave Haines and family from a mortgage auction to the rise of automobiles and a cross country race. Stars include David Morris and Alice John. story spans 30 years from Brookfield with love, luck, and a stock market crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Wiedman Auto Co
Ford Miter Company
Wiedman Auto Company
Brookfield
Dave Haines
Amt
Dave
Jed Travers
Jed
May Larcombe
Bob
Ann Bailey
Ann
David Morris
Trwe
Donald McDonald
Frederick Forester
Alice John
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Citizens Bank of Saline
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Citizens Bank of Saline, Michigan, will be held in the bank's office on Tuesday, January 9, 1934, from 1:09 to 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank of
Saline Township Tax Collection Dates Listed
C W Carr, Treasurer, announces tax collection by appointment at Saline Savings Bank and Citizens Bank across January and February. Bank visits include Jan 10, Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, and Feb 28. Government and individual alike should spend less to reduce taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Savings Bank
See Bank
Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Local man injured after car strikes freight train at Urania crossing
Fred Hertler, 49 of Saline, is in critical condition at St Joseph's Mercy after his car hit a freight train near Urania crossing beside Ypsilanti State hospital. Deputies Gartman and Mattise say the crash derailed one car and alerted the train crew who found Hertler severely injured. He is believed to have possible skull fracture and chest injuries, attended by Drs Frye and Beebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hertler
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Hertler May Simost
Hadiears
Saiis Euan
Ees Hospital
Carl H. Fryé
Hugh M. Beebe
Washtenaw County Farm Debt Adjustment Meeting Held
A Washtenaw County farm debt adjustment meeting was held at the First National Bank in Ann Arbor last week. Robert Gauss was elected chairman with Gilbert Madden of Dexter township as vice chairman and Richard Whitker as secretary. The committee aims to assist debtors and creditors toward fair solutions, without refinancing farm loans, and to foster harmony among local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw “County
Comstods
Farm Credit Administration
Stington
St. Paul
Roberts C. Merithem
Manchester
Whither
Chronology of 1933 Highlights in a Nation Reborn
The 1933 chronicle recalls the birth of the NRA eagle the CWA and CCC and other letters that marked the government response to hardship. Banking holiday ended gold standard dropped and the dollar’s reach shifted. Repeal of the 18th Amendment and recognition of Soviet Russia also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
CWA
CCC
United States
Soviet Russia
Saline Library Association Plans Annual Meeting
The Saline Library Association will hold its annual meeting at the Library Friday evening January 5 at 7 36. Annual reports will be read and three new directors elected. Members with paid subscriptions are urged to attend. a board meeting follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saline Library Association
Public Supper at Federated Church This Wednesday
The Federated church will hold a public supper on Wednesday January 6 from 4 to 6 oclock or until all are served. Adult price is 35 cents and children 25 cents. Pay ’33 and former cemetery dues.
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Federated Church
Wanted Livestock and supplies advertised locally
Numerous classified notices show Wanted livestock, specific breeds, and meat rabbits weekly. Also listed are sale offers for rabbit feed, stock and poultry supplies, used tractors and farm implements, and automotive parts from Wiedman Auto Company. Local merchants promote deals on batteries, shoes, ink, and printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spreaster
Joaders
Wiedman Auto Company
Oliver Farm Implements and Repairs
Coal and coke price ad and probate notice request
An advertisement promotes high grade coal and cokes including Standard Petroleum Coke White Star Petroleum Coke and Koppers brands. The notice asks local residents with legal printing needs for estate settlements to send notices to The Observer via the Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Petroleum Coke
White Star Petroleum Coke
Koppers
Miami Coke
Koppers Pocahontas
Koppers Billthorn
Dundon Red
J. Muir
Observer
Let Us Help You Sell Old Furniture via Ad Column
A local notice urges readers to call or visit the office to frame small ads and get real money for old chairs stoves tables and rugs before dumping them. The column promotes turning discards into cash with a simple ad.
York Township Tax Collection Schedule
Harlan Holcomb, the township treasurer, announces tax collection at multiple banks in Milan and Saline on specific January dates. The schedule includes head tax collection at these locations: Peoples State Bank Milan, Savings Bank Saline, Citizens Bank Saline, and People State Bank Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Peoples State Bank
Milan
Savings Bank
Saline
People State Bank
Citizens Bank
Harlan Holcomb
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the Saline
Federal Deposit
the Saline Savings Bank
W. E. Dietzker
H. Gross & Sons
Nicodemus
Aremi
Faa
Dixie Gas
Dixie
Haarer
Rbo
Jefe Ao
Fitzgerald
Dasterberg
Jn Hore
Ayg le Brown
C. Hagrer
Haare
Grunewald
Weene
Dixie Gas Henderson Ene
Dusterbeck
Gross Angelo Bee
Bill Dusterbeck
Henderson
Oosterbeck Gb
Fitzgeral
Wiedman
Harms
Lawrence
Hoeft
Pet Fansae
Dixie Gas Age
Armbruster
Recreation
Haarer Presens
Saline Township
Ecar
Urania Crossing
Washtenaw
Hor J. Lantz Métiber
Goramit
Ste
Debtwah S . Ors
Okthis
Library Association Annual Meeting
Parsons
John Probyn
Dr. Hess
Saline Mercantile Co
Douglas
Daying and Pengy
W. W
Ford ‘Tudor
Auto. Company
Poland
China
Russell Watters
Saline-Mercantile Co
Aare
American Fur Growers Assn
W. G. Brown
Saline, Mich
New Idea Farm
Wiedman, Auto Company
DeSoto-Plymouth
DeSoto and Plymouth
Hendee Motor Sales
Washington
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