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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
4
An editor’s closing credo is cited from Walter Hines Page emphasizing sympathy for all, tolerance, pity for many, and affection for some. He condemns bitterness toward any reader and rejects complaint as unhelpful, urging cheerful effort to improve a displeasing world.
A Pontiac case reports the Home Anto Loza Co. winning a judgment of 168.48 against a local man who borrowed 250 for furniture. He paid 301.60 including interest, then sought relief from seizure. the article warns loan companies may charge 42 percent interest, nearly equaling the loan.
The first page reports a nationwide farm movement in Michigan to reduce butter surpluses and raise farmer dairyman prices. Led by major dairy and farm groups, it mirrors the beet sugar plan and argues milk and dairy products remain essential. A side note warns that liquor legalization may raise highway accidents as intoxicated drivers return to the roads.
Central York reports visitors from Iowa and nearby towns. The Oak Grove school resumed after a holiday break and the York Baptists hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Carlton Murray. Local obit notes Fred Hertler’s sudden death and his longtime service as Oak Grove school treasurer.
Mrs. Gus Grams and Mrs. John Wilmot on sick list. 26 relatives at New event dinner. Maud Harmen has an infection from a sliver. Fred Hertler burial attended by locals in Saline. Dongs visit Milwaukee. Zelma Fox visits Zusla Goldsmith in Milan. No school in Mooreville for repairs. Lewis and son visited in Havelock Canada. James Crittenden born Jan 7 a 9 14 pound baby. Lois Jane Gridemith born to former Mooreville residents now in Ypsilanti. Lake Ridge Sewing Club hosted Christmas event with quilting and lunch. Westfalls entertained New Year’s Day. guests from Milan and Detroit. About 100 attendees at house party for Dean and wife in Lansing.
Miss Mildred Hamlin spent Tuesday with Miss Elen Girdash. Families from Hammond and nearby towns visited, hosted dinners and Sunday gatherings. The Willing Workers plan a January 18 meeting, roll call current events, and Forbes PTA meets January 31 with a promised program.
Mrs John Andress and daughter Garo visited Mrs John Manor while Mrs William Kinsley of Saline traveled to see Ws Fred Kalmbach. Mr Ralph West and Mary Drake of Detroit joined Mr and Mrs Bert Moore and Jacob Kinsley Sunday. A benefit dance for Jack Dennis, who lost everything in a December fire, will be held Saturday at the Spencer Dennis home. Read the liner ads today.
Saline’s second CWA project began last week as a small painter crew began decorating the school walls and ceiling. The walls, left bare since occupancy in 1930, receive a two coat flat paint job at Uncle Sam’s expense with an estimated total around 1920. The plan calls for a larger crew after January 18 20 to complete classrooms by February 15 without closing the school, a gift to the community.
The Macon store interior is being remodeled. Residents Jean Pierce Mr Sam Craig Ray Gilmore attended a funeral in Willis and several others are reported ill or visiting. The Observer and Pathfinder advertise a weekly bargain price of 1.75 for a year and promise further updates.
Fragmentary classified style notice from Los Angeles California listing real estate or goods for sale. Mentions price 119.00 per lot and six dollar down payment terms. Includes contact room 729 at 408 South Main Street and the name Ce Kimbrough.
A Saline district notice outlines a Monday evening meeting at 7 45 in the high school auditorium. The agenda includes regular business a speaker and music with discussion on school improvements and a planned symposium to gather broad community views.
Proceedings show transfer of 150 to emergency engineering fund and bills approved for various firms. A long note from Scouts apologizes for New Year party cancellation, cites miscommunication and urges unity, urging lessons to prevent future disputes.
Weekly church notes list S Ee Kircher-DaDx as pastor and TM as superintendent. Includes Sunday School, worship services, special music, and youth meetings with attendees and pianists named Mae Martin and Mrs. Geddes.
Methodist Church notes indicate morning worship with pastor Bert Ede and evening service. Sunday school led by Boies Al, Epworth League leaders Lucile Rogers and Jul ien Stark. Special music planned. Wednesday Bible stay and prayer, Thursday choir practice, and Saturday youth choir rehearsals under Mrs C F Fitzgerald.
Divine services at 10 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school at 11. English services held on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Pastor M. C. Phillipp invites all.
Saline Savings Bank of Saline Michigan provides a December 31 1933/1934 balance sheet summary. It lists resources loans bonds cash and due from, reserves, and combined accounts including overdrafts deposits and safekeeping. The cashier A R Burkhardt attests the figures are true, with notary Clarence Cock and directors Alfred Hertler and others signing.
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