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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
4
Announcements of entertainments or poetry incur charges per line with a 25 cent minimum. Condolences and obituaries may be published free of charge for personal notices. personal or business benefit items are billed at regular rates. End.
Gov. Comstock reports a telegram from Secretary Ickes approving turning Mt Pleasant Indian School into a state auxiliary insane hospital. Temporary occupancy may be granted and congressional action needed. He asks Rep. Roy Woodruff of Bay City to lead securing the necessary authorization.
The Howard City Record notes a financial episode with two parties, involving withdrawals around £80,000 and $49,000 in moratorium releases and daily banking activity. Total deposits surpassed $62,000, indicating a significant sums movement and banking concerns.
The Saline area notes that the state banking commissioner issues reports, a boost for the publisher, as exchanges prompt comparisons with banks in other localities. The piece expresses optimism about local banks performing well.
Readers question strict state accounting rules as critics argue the 75 cent meal and $1.50 hotel rates are reasonable. The Detroit Free Press notes debate centered on expense accounts and government oversight, highlighting concerns from citizens outside major urban centers.
The article notes farmers offered growing backing to new groups and cooperative efforts in earlier years, emphasizing wholehearted engagement and shared purpose across evolving organizations. It reflects on the need for continued cooperation as economic systems shift.
The column lists numerous local residents and their weekend activities including Barbara Mohlerhardt being ill Mrs Gus Grams staying at bed Pine visit plans for Reese Turner Angela Sheer augusta Sydney Braman and Clayton Braman visiting relatives Dudley Helfrich Rattray Ganoing and Reese hosted guests Clyde Gauntiett George Reese and son Rafe. A birth notice for a son and a sixth wedding anniversary party at Mrs C E Kanitz home featured with euchre prizes and a potluck. Saw W Swick of Britton, age 85, struck by a car driven by Richard White near Monroa, with White aiding arrival of Clax and others.
At a recent annual meeting in Ann Arbor the Washtenaw-Livingston Council unanimously adopted resolutions endorsing a Ten Year Program to reach one in four 12 year olds with four years of scout training by 1942. The plan emphasizes leadership, year round camping, and sustained membership to strengthen youth citizenship.
Eleventh grade reports from Bernadine Dicks and Aras Koch note a quiet period with exams upcoming and few activities. The junior class celebrates class rings and a planned play The Path Across the Hill while awaiting dates and cast.
Mrs. Alger Allison and son visited Miss Lucetta Burg. Edna House from Sdline stayed with Bertha Hertler and daughter. Frank Barbour hosted friends from Detroit. Gail Riggs and family joined the Bailey home gathering. Carlton Murray and Begole hosts seen by about fifty men and boys. Catherine Hertler visited sister Mrs William Harwood in Pittsfield township.
Miss Marion Girbach is home from Ann Arbor for the week. Harold Eberle has returned home after several weeks in Detroit. Mr and Mrs Elwood Owens and children spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Claude Gilbert. Mrs Vera Goodin and children and Lee Brad were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Gilbert. George and Mr and Mrs Herman Mehler and children of Clinton were Sunday visitors.
Ann Riggs hosts a small gathering as a guest ring on a finger is mentioned. Harold Allison spends weekend with Robert Dunn and family. Chaz Carter and family of Cherry Hill visit Harold Sewell and Do Richards. George Franklin and Clifford Richards family join Saturday gathering for a birthday anniversary.
A long past recollection by Burkholder describes life on a Jersey-Duroc farm with sheep Southdown and Plymouth Rock stock. He recalls log cabins, simple clothes, scarce money, and family routines from chores to dances and the gradual shift to modern comforts. The piece ties family memory to farm work and local color.
The text outlines a church schedule with 10 00 a m worship at 14215 and Sunday school led by Cotton, Carlton Geddes assisting, Mrs House as chorister, Miss Jul een Martin at piano. Three youth meetings, 7 30 sermon, and junior choir rehearsal. Attend next Sunday announcements.
Morning worship at 10:00 titled Un answered iPrayer with Sunday school at 11 led by H. A. Holmes superintendent Senior Epworth League. Lucile Rogers Junior League leader Miss Juliet Stark Evening worship at 7:00 titled What is Sin in this Modern Day Bible study and prayer service Wednesday. Thursday choir meeting Saturday Intermediate and Junior choir rehearsal Director Mrs C F Fitzgerald.
Divine services at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11. English services alternate on the second and fourth Sunday each month. Everybody cordially invited by M. C. Phillips at St Johns Lutheran Church Bridgewater.
Miss Lillian Schatter visits Detroit and Utica while Mrs Mae Higgins is at Ford hospital for observation. Chester Gooding from Milan served as waiter at the Otto Schoolmaster home. Families from Adrian and Ypsilanti host and visit, with multiple listed guests and a Ford school program.
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