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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists subscription prices and ad rates including annual subscription 1.50 and single copies 0.05. It notes charges for card of thanks resolutions condolence poetry announcements and personal or business notices, with obituaries and marriage notes published free of charge.
The piece lauds Michigan's election of a young governor but criticizes the $5,000 yearly pay and the absence of an executive mansion. It notes his modest East Lansing home at $60 monthly rent and questions whether the state should provide higher pay and suitable housing to attract capable leadership.
A publisher muses on whether overdue subscriptions are assets or liabilities. It costs nearly the paper price to deliver weekly, and arrears can reach into the thousands. Readers are urged to check dates, correct addresses, and pay what they can.
Calls newspaper the best clerk describing its reach time spent with readers and accuracy. He notes growth in press importance as backbone of sales. Separate report: George J Tripp and Mrs Tripp wintering in Florida after sighting Alpha Centaurus, urges teachers to foster astronomy and meteorology for a rewarding life.
Village council met Monday to review preparations for the upcoming special election. An election commission was named with Ben Uphaus Adam Krumpp and Miss Lottie Wallace serving as members and Julius Bredernitz Walter Cook as inspectors and Mrs Lucille Henderson and Mrs Ernest Towler as clerks. The registration board will be Alwin Gross and Ben Uphaus sitting January 10. Only two previously unregistered residents are now added. Dust control for summer was urged and a bookkeeping system for the treasurer was discussed but no action taken.
The piece recounts how a Nevada prospecting tale links to the Nevada California Electric Corp and the Tonopah and Goldfield bonanzas. It notes Jim Butler's Mizpah Ledge discovery shaping Tonopah plus Goldfield's rapid opening near 1900 and a deputy sheriff leaving liquor search after examining a beehive box.
Coach Bob Starling’s squad travels to Chelsea for the second game of the season. Ypsilanti beat the locals in the opener as Chelsea’s prowess remains unproven. The lineup features E Westphal, A Westphal or Teachout, Ernst at center, Jim Gross and Jack Arend at guards, with Howard and Wiedmayer as substitutes. A new captain system starts this year. Also notes Milan and University High games upcoming, and a Milan farmer injured in a recent car crash.
A University of Michigan study by Ellen Pilcher under Professor A B Wood analyzes crimes by inmates of five state hospitals for the criminal insane, including Michigan’s Ionia facility. It links delusions and emotional unreliability with violence and homicide, urging early recognition and treatment to prevent criminal acts.
A farm account school will be held Tuesday January 13 at 10 a m in the supervisors room court house Ann Arbor to teach farmers how to keep farm records for 1931 The session led by H A Berg extension specialist Michigan State College aims at beginners with many current cooperators and new names expected to join In addition inventory methods will be demonstrated and farm record books made available to attendees
Morning worship next Sunday at 10 public communion service open to all. Music program includes Prelude Communion Batiste Anthem Crossing the Bar Joseph Barnby Offertory Tis Midnight o chimes William Monk Solo Spirit of God Niedlinger Postlude Andante Batiste Sunday school 11 15 HA A Holmes and Ray Davis in charge Haworth League devotional hour 6 30 Evening service 7 30 Sermon on The Satisfying Jesus Wednesday prayer 7 30 Thursday chair meeting 7 30
The note reports strong Sunday attendance and growing Sunday school. urges everyone to attend next Sunday. It lists schedules for morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 15, Young People and Junior Endeavor at 6 45, and a 7 30 performance titled The Man With Four Faces. It notes good music and invites support for the musicians.
The Christian Science Society of Saline hosts Sunday services at 10 30 a m in the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday School after the morning service for those under 20. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Sacrament will be the lesson sermon topic for Sunday January 11 with cited Bible verses and the Science and Health reference.
A 72 year old Chelsea man named Adam G. Faist died instantly when the automobile he rode in was struck by a westbound Michigan Central train two miles east of Chelsea near New Year’s afternoon. Faist operated a machine and wood working shop in Chelsea for many years. Funeral services were held Tuesday.
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