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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
4
Announcement touches on pricing for death notices, resolutions of condolence, poetry, entertainments and personal notices. Obituaries and marriage notices published free. Rates include six cents per line for entertainments, five cents for poetry, and six cents per line for notices benefiting individuals. minimum charge twenty five cents.
The Observations column argues the editorial is costly and promotes informal discussion. It discusses the village government charter, potential tax effects, Municipal League aid for drafting, and the risk of slipshod work versus the spring election deadline.
The text argues for giving popular approval and another chance to the commission, urging vigilance by the Municipal League representative. It notes Pittsfield and York will escape heavier tax losses than Saline township, but suggests the shift away from townships may reduce township importance. It foresees a future where villages or cities are the main units, with counties adopting a more efficient system similar to a city manager plan.
Dr Alfred Scoot Warthin of the University of Michigan denounces the idea of cures for cancer as impossible. He notes past misdirections, rejects germ theory, vaccines, and caustic treatments, and urges public education, eugenics-minded prevention, and early surgical removal as the best path for individual cases.
The Saline Music Study Club met at Miss Vesta Mills home for its third regular gathering. Helen Harwood presented a life of Haydn with selections from Haydn and Mozart performed by club members including Mildred Ernst and Jimmie Harwood. The group adjourned to reconvene in February for a Valentine party.
Pastor C B Kircher invites all to morning worship and submit questions during the week. Midweek service attendance is strong. Sunday schedule includes worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 15, Young People at 6 45, Intermediate Endeavor at 6 45, Junior Endeavor at 5 45, and an evening sermon and song at 7 30.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets Sundays at 10 30 a m in the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday school after the service for those under 20. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Life will be the lesson subject January 18 with cited Bible verses from Proverbs 4 7 10 and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound in large Family size sells for 1.20 with each bottle holding five times the Small 30c size. Buying the Family size saves 30c versus buying small bottles. Over 100 million bottles sold. Endorsed by careful mothers for coughs croup and throat irritation without opiate sedation. Available at Wheeler’s Pharmacy.
A brief humorous note declares a friend in need is one who always has a match, implying helpfulness in lighting or readiness during difficult moments. The line plays on generosity and readiness, with a light tone and social bond.
Saline Independents lost 32 to 39 at Deerfield in a jagged contest called a hog wrestle by locals. McMahan led Deerfield with eight baskets and four foul shots as Saline’s nine points from Estormi and Prakken trailed. Deersfield capitalized on a small court and fast breaks.
Members of the district PTA are invited to the annual mid year conference at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti on January 16 and 17. The program includes talks on Elementary Education and Keeping Up with Our Children by noted educators. Reservations for the luncheon are due by January 15 with Mrs W L Kishlar.
Willis M. Fowler yesterday resigned as president of the Washtenaw Mutual Fire Insurance Company at the annual meeting in Ann Arbor. He served five years as president and twenty two years on the board of directors and has long been prominent in local financial and insurance circles.
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