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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
1
Dr. Prout and Henry Leutheuser described their summer visit to Germany where no private clubs exist and the state governs religion, education, and industry. They noted strict controls, rationing, and spy culture while visiting Cologne Munich Coblenz Nuremburg and Heidelberg.
A reader laments growing government limits on personal liberty, arguing that America is drifting toward stricter rules and fewer freedoms. The commentary reflects concern about regulatory trends and individual rights in current society.
Saline defeated the hospital team 28 to 10 and the helper team 34 to 25 after facing patients earlier. Dietrele led Saline with 12 points, while Wiebush scored 11 for the hospital and Gross added 11 for Saline. Next home game is scheduled for the 25th against Manchester with two big contests expected. The team bought new basketball suits funded by selling radio-set raffle chances.
The Lloyd Fairbanks Insurance Agency announces the continuation of the late A J Warren's business. Several longtime companies and many local firms and individuals, including pioneers, were served over forty years. The agency pledges to serve the community's insurance interests faithfully and capably.
A local first grader quips that in the first days of school he learned nothing in class but a lot during recess. The remark reflects a lighthearted schoolyard moment captured by the community.
Michigan cheered by news of automobile workers returning to jobs from Keweenaw to the Indiana border. Al fred P. Stone of General Motors pledges full federal cooperation as GM's surplus stood at 419000000 last Sept. 30, signaling renewed buyer confidence could spark more trades and production.
Article discusses Michigan's economic model under the American system with Ford Chrysler Olds leading price reductions while wages rise. It outlines labor groups AFL and CIO pushing for state laws including a Wagner act style reform, private detectives licensing, anti injunctions, civil liberties protections, sheriff deputy limits, and a Michigan wage hour framework mirroring federal plans.
Wisconsin progressives led by La Follette have long supported a state income tax, citing tax fairness and revenue needs. The memo notes past rejections by voters, hints from Speaker George Schroeder and Governor Murphy’s favorable remarks, and debates sparked by sales tax concerns and costs in France and Belgium.
A machinery repair school organized with Michigan State College and Agricultural Engineering will be held at Gross hardware and implement store on Wednesday January 26. A J Bell will demonstrate overhauling and adjustment of farm machinery from 9 a m to 4 p m with a 1 30 pm session on mower and knotter head troubles. Owners can learn to fix worn knives warped pistons and other issues now to save time and money during harvest.
Thirty herds tested in the Washtenaw Dairy Herd Improvement Association report 586 cows with 115 dry. Average 346 pounds milk and 24.97 pounds butterfat. Seventeen calves born. nine cows bought. 10 heifers freshened. Saline Valley Farms leads Guernsey group with 1144 pounds milk and 66.4 butterfat. Arthur Lutz leads pure bred Holsteins in eight or fewer cows with 1007 pounds milk and 36.71 butterfat. Lindsley Brothers follow with 933 pounds milk and 66.3 butterfat. Jet’a not Severwar.
Saline High School debaters travel through Belleville Dundee and Ypsilanti for practice. A Belleville session on January 7 and a Dundee debate on January 12 precede a January 14 meet with Tecumseh. The student body expresses support for the team.
A school page covers Home Economics topics like living with others dating and social behavior with open forum discussions. It also reports on first and second grade progress including attendance records, primer pages, Eskimo lessons, weather note taking, and 100 percent spelling honors for several students.
Cecelia Essig reports on a week of tests in music spelling geography and weight checks. Students express pride or disappointment in results and describe reading a children’s newspaper weekly Reader and Uncle Ben’s Sahara camel ride story.
Last week Mrs Swall the art teacher had us make a picture of anything we wanted This week we remade it in ail work and next week we will paint the same picture In gym we had a big relay race Three boys were chosen as captains by Miss Morden who has charge of the gym period this week These boys chose sides and the race was on During the past week we have been doing a little soap carving in history class Some turned out some very nice work Since we are spending most of our time reviewing for tests I guess I'd better sign off until next week But we'll be seeing you again Soon So long
Reporter Schaefer notes activity period posters featuring winter sports and soap carvings. Joyce Braun and Bernard Lewis led spell ing with two misses. Reading period and annual reading contest are described along with a Bejamin Franklin reading. Franklin’s birthday and proverb are mentioned.
The council met Monday evening January 10 in the county chamber with Mayor Townsend presiding. Clerk Lottie Wallace read last minutes, approved. Bills were reviewed including supplies, fuel, gas, insurance, and salaries for monthly rent collection by Dr J B Wallace and various city services. Bills approved with interested councilors abstaining per policy. Adjournment followed.
Edward Everett Russell aged 76 died last week at his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Herman Guenther home after a brief illness He was born August 12 1861 in Saline township son of Harley M and Mary Sanford Russell He lived on the same farm his entire life He leaves two daughters Mrs Guenther and Mrs Leon Ammerman of Ann Arbor and 10 grandchildren Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Dietiker Funeral Home Rev Roy Miller Federated Church officiating Burial was in Oakwood cemetery
A reader from Pasadena asks Mr. Wilson to send The Saline coverage to The Morning Mail so she can follow local happenings back home. She notes the paper is fine there but anticipates gloomier times in Saline with recent Hitler predictions and German resilience.
Local newspaper runs a dense classified section listing For Sale items including a six or eight room houses on South Ann Arbor Street and 208 East Michigan Avenue, the Wiedman farm of 144 acres, Wagons, tractors, and used washers. Also offers Rent options, poultry tonic, trucking services, and chauffeur notices. Includes obituaries and a dance event at Polar Bear Casino with Cook's Orchestra.
A 1934 Ford pickup with good tires and finish and a reliable V8 motor is offered for 195 dollars at Cook Motor Sales, authorized Chevrolet dealers. The listing notes a reduced price and emphasizes the vehicle’s working motor and condition.
131 inch wheelbase truck with 32x 6 8 ply tires and an excellent motor. Blue Duco finish in good condition. Priced low for quick sale. Cook Motor Sales.
Classified note from Centra Dead Stock Co. in Ann Arbor offers prompt payment for removed farm animals. Also advertises low prices on a 1934 Chevrolet pickup, several Chevrolet cars and coaches, with contact number 2-2244 and authorization by Cook Motor Sales.
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