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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
4
The Saline Observer prints local notices and reminiscences after a brief header. It lists customary rates for notices and poetry, then recalls Fifteen Years Ago with short items about residents, visits, business plans, health, and community activities in Saline and nearby areas.
A Toledo Times reader reflects on stark contrasts in the press showing a jailed 14 year old killer of an 11 year old and a nation poised to wage large scale warfare. The piece notes women workers, breadlines, and government relief while urging careful reading of newspapers today.
Farmers Week at Michigan State College will run Jan 31 to Feb 4 highlighting Specialties in Michigan Agriculture. Agricultural engineering sessions feature harvesting crops and hands on topics. Local farmers will share experiences on harvesting machinery round roof barns and custom farming services. Evening events Feb 2 and 3 will offer new entertainment and education with no speeches.
Judge Malcom Warfield argues that crime stems from delinquency and calls for character training in home church and schools. He criticizes the electorate’s and society’s failure to educate youth and questions the effectiveness of severe penalties alone.
Diana Schaffer and daughter Vesta visit Grand Rapids. Lucille Phillips stays with aunt in Milan. Glia Pennington and Wilmont Collins wed at Cornelia Smith's home. Smith to return from Connecticut. John Smith sells Schuylerville house to Mrs. M Watson of Brooklyn. possession March first. John Kellogg dies in Milan at 79. Library Association to meet January 24 at library rooms. Jennie Mills and Ladd wed last week at Will Richmonds. Blanchards plan winter stay in Norvell with son Frank. Clothespin social at Aaron Armbruster’s January 4 to raise Fosdick district No. 4 funds. Conveyances meet at waiting room 7:30 for transport.
Michigan State College unveils its 28th annual Farmers Week at East Lansing from January 31 to February 4. Highlights include the rural drama contest with finalists from various counties, home economics programs, clothing tips, safety and child care talks, and a banquet with Dr. Hazel Kyrk of the University of Chicago addressing improving farm living standards.
The article warns of icy pavement hazards and urges motorists to reduce speed and avoid sudden braking. It stresses careful driving in school zones and advises against high speed in winter conditions to prevent skids and accidents.
The narrative recounts a 1849 westward trek to California facing water shortages grass scarcity and deadly fever. Oxen weariness and desert hardships forced detours including a moonlit trek to an oasis and the loss of a wagon. Theodore profits rise to $60 and later $3,500 after four years prospecting before returning to Michigan.
Brief mention of early settlers in Lodi Scio York and Saline townships alongside notable local happenings. The fragment hints at community and historic firsts in the vi vinity.
Federal rulings require rayon trade names to be accompanied by the word rayon in large letters. When rayon is mixed with other fibers the principal fiber must appear first and the fiber content clearly stated. Manufacturers work on standardized labels so buyers can tell at a glance what garments contain.
Advertises Adlerika as a remedy for severe gas and bowel cleansing. Claims one dose removes gas and cleanses both upper and lower bowels. Signed by O. C. Wheeler, druggist.
Washtenaw and Livingston counties publish a full 1938 scouting schedule. Courts of Honor were held in Manchester on January 10 and Brighton the same night. A Lincoln school event on January 14 served the southern district. A city wide Court of Honor is set for February 8 at St Thomas school in Ann Arbor. First aid contests and Scout Anniversary Week activities run February 6 to 13 across patrols troops neighborhoods and districts.
Saline scouts and leaders begin 1938 with a packed program including an inter patrol first aid contest and a neighborhood aid rally for air patrols with an A rating. A Washtenda Livingston council training course for leaders is announced led by Hall Woodall. In 1937 two hundred thirty five scouts reached second class and one hundred seven reached first class, marking growth in scouting quality.
Edward Langstaff now employed in Ann Arbor. Emil Milkey visited Ann Arbor last week. Mr and Mrs D G Richards and George Franklin spent Tuesday evening with the Langstaffs. Mr and Mrs H S Richards recently visited their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Duane Chaney of Fine. Mrs D G Richards and George Franklin attended a party at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Richards and Mrs Margaret Schroen in Ann Arbor Monday night.
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