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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
4
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Fiorello LaGuardia as mayor enjoys a rapid trip to city hall with police escort. The piece notes Jimmy Walker’s car auctioned for 3500 dollars as the era’s bank crisis looms, signaling a rippling transition in New York politics.
Hand bills circulate but the home paper travels wider as families read and pass it along to neighbors and loved ones. Readers pay cash to read what The Observer prints because the paper is cherished as advertising and information.
A compact credo urging balanced reporting and fairness. Seek both sides, strive for accuracy, and avoid sensationalism or harm. Emphasizes decency, respect for religion, and protecting readers, especially children, from indecent content.
For the first time railroads push to reclaim short haul traffic once captured by trucks. Major Michigan lines announce door to door freight service with freight pickup and delivery in all cities at no extra charge. The piece urges merchants to support rail transport to sustain this vital system.
Experts say winter offers the best window to build or repair as materials and contract prices rise only slightly. The construction industry is recovering and real estate costs are at or near bottom, making now a prime time for savings on new homes or renovations. Investment and employment are favored over charity.
A shower and birthday celebrations mark a busy weekend as Alger Allison Carlton Murray and families visit Detroit Mooreville and nearby communities. Neighbors attended parties swept by potlucks euchre games and a 150-guest shower for Mr and Mrs William Gauntlett with travel between Ypsilanti Mooreville and Milan noted.
Mr and Mrs Tom Dunn of Mesres hosted visitors at Robert Dunn home Sunday. Charles Marken aids Harold Jewell while Raymond Riggs recovers from a hand infection. Mr and Mrs D G Richards with Paul George Franklin and A G visited Clifford Richards. Lewis Zink and Oliver Zink of Carleton spent Thursday evening with the Dunns.
Mrs Carl Schaffer called on Mrs William Lindemann Saturday. Jacob Kinsley and Norman Moore visited Detroit with Mr and Mrs Ralph West. Clarence Grosshans spent Wednesday evening with his parents Mr and Mrs M F Grosshans. The Simon Girbach family and Nora Walker called on Mr and Mrs Bert Moore Thursday evening. Bert Moore and family hosted last Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs M F Grosshans. Ernest Mayer and baby of Ann Arbor visited Sunday afternoon with the Moores. Mrs Fred Geiger of Clinton is recovering from injuries from a New Year automobile crash.
Miss Carolina McCalla of Ypsilanti visited Miss Elen Girtach Friday. Families from Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor called on ill Louise Tower and Mrs. Lester Hanson, who is in hospital. Several local residents, including the Girbach and Hammond families, spent Sunday visiting relatives in nearby towns.
West Mooreville residents report minor injuries as John Teufel fell. Detroit trips include Paul Lewis and Loyal Kanitz. Irene Kreker of Milan visited the Herkermer family. Mooreville school resumed after four weeks of repairs. Rebekahs from Milan attended a sewing meeting in Milan. Harold McLachlan and family visited Gilman relatives. John Dee Goldsmith had foot cast removed in Ann Arbor and uses a cane. Ralph Long and Loyal Kanitz attended a rainstorm show at Ypsilanti State Hospital.
Firefighters arrived quickly at the Timmerman farm home about 30 miles southwest of Manchester to find the house a total loss. Despite heavy water, saving the adjacent structures was the priority as the blaze proved uncontrollable.
Headaches caused by constipation disappear after one dose of Adlérika which cleanses both upper and lower bowels. It claims to improve sleep and end nervousness, advertised as available at leading druggists.
Morning worship at 10:00 with sermon Faith and Prayer last in series. Sunday school at 11 led by H. A. Holmes. Epworth Leagues and junior groups with program The Building of the Ship. Evening service features ship-building theme and special choir. Midweek Bible study and prayers. choir rehearsals on Thursday and Saturday. Fraudulent companies list issued to post offices for mail redirection.
Federated Church notes list C. E. Kircher as pastor with 10:00 a m worship 11:15 Sunday school led by S. Cotton superintendent Carl Geddes assists Mrs. House chorister Miss Helen Martin pianist at 6:45 p m young peoples meetings followed by 7:30 sermon with junior choir.
St Johns Lutheran Church Bridgewat MC hosts Divine services at 10 am with Sunday school at 11 am English services are observed on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Everyone is invited. burglarized Friday night H H Renn drug store loss about 12 to 15 dollars in change wrist watch fountain pen jack-knife entrance through rear window rear sash cut discovered by Mr. Fenn Saturday morning Chelsea Standard
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