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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
4
The report shows assets totaling 1 067601.57 with loans of 332,907.57 and deposits totaling 911,236.33. Capital accounts list 156,365.24 with surplus and undivided profits, while notes confirm common stock par value 50,000.00 and officers sworn to accuracy by H. A. Holmes.
Michigan's Loren D. Dickinson, longtime Anti-Saloon League figure and church lay leader, unexpectedly serves as acting governor while overseeing liquor sales and horse-race operations. The inaugural address condemns gambling while salary and duties blur lines of state policy, prompting strong moral debate and awe at the octogenarian official.
In his January inaugural to the State Senate Mr. Dickinson asserts Michigan spends about 120 million annually on liquor. He notes 8 million in liquor control revenue last year and estimates crime costs from alcohol at 90 million. He condemns funds spent on alcohol while tax measures rise.
A Michigan article condemns patronage in state liquor stores and racing commission led by Governor Dickinson. It notes followers placed in management roles under Murphy and Republicans, with Linwood Snow cited as efficient state manager despite interference. Twilight races at Detroit fairground draw thousands amid legalized pari mutuel betting and public wagering, framed as gambling supervised by the state under legislative authority. Dickinson at 80 remains governor, amid moral conflict over state sanction of gambling.
Mrs Dora Hall spent Monday evening with Mrs Alger Allison. Allan Hertler visited his aunt Mrs Ernest Skinner of Royal Oak. Mrs Hattie Murray visits Mooreville with son and family. Maurine Harwood of Pittsfield stayed with aunts Mary and Bertha Hertler. The Hertler sisters and Maurine hosted guests for July 4 supper including families from Royal Oak Ann Arbor Pittsfield and Willis Road.
Mr and Mrs George Connors and family spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs G Richards and Miss Ruth Riggs. The Richards of Northville and Miss Ruth Riggs joined Mr and Mrs Paul Richards for a moonlight excursion on Saturday evening.
Mrs. George Miller and daughter and Mrs. Jessie Miller of Ypsilanti visited Misses Mary and Bertha Hertler as they spent an afternoon together last week. Bailey shows slow improvement.
South Saline items list Adrian visitors and local guests. The page records multiple Sunday and Friday gatherings, including the Noggles born July 6, Vealey, Stilts, Cross, and Evans households hosting relatives from Ann Arbor Detroit Wixom Ogden Ohio and Ohio trips. No further events or outcomes are noted.
Miss Margaret Wing visits her aunt Mrs. Fred Brown as Miss Alfred Young’s barn and sheds are painted. Mr and Mrs J Arend return to Fredericks town. Milton Gold and daughter Peggy visit with John Wiedmayer's family for the Fourth. Edith Hosteller and Odeipe of Adriam call on W P Schwocho, who later attends a dance with L T Travis and husband, married June 16. A misc shower honors Edwin Wild. Stella Niebling before marriage. A large group attends with gifts. Another shower for Erwin Feldkamp includes Esther Wackenhut. dancing and gifts noted.
Claire Gilbert spent the Fourth at Lawrenceville. Ernest Needham and Hovey Needham families visited Milan. Adrian Elsman and children visited E. J. Forsythe. Hammond, Gordon, and Forsythe families hosted and were visited by relatives from Ann Arbor Plymouth Ridge Road Jackson Dayton Flint.
Miss Witetla Golfismith returns home to Mooreville after visiting relatives in Lansing for several weeks. Don Mott of Durend visits cousins Mrs Floyd Conde and Mrs George Anderson. Edward Guenther and daughter Pauline attend niece Helen Guenther's wedding to Raymon H. Pope at St Andrews Evangelical Church Dexter.
The 19th Conde and Oggert reunion met at Mooreville school grounds on Tuesday with 58 attendees. A potluck dinner was served at noon and families from Tecumseh Ypsilanti Saline South Lyon Milan and York participated. Officers were re elected for the ensuing year with Ernest Schroen and Minnie Schroen noted among the oldest and youngest members.
Mrs Otto Schoolmaster dislocated shoulder after a Wednesday misfortune. Philadelphia visitors Mr and Mrs George Schoen stayed with Mr and Mrs Tom Krips. The Camburns hosted Sunday guests Carl Kurschinski and Wyan dotte. William Morgan and daughter from Plymouth visited P K Morgan and parents. Genevieve Froelich spent weekend with Fred Froelich family. Charles Thomas and Lloyd Lobridge visited Grayling with Carl Thomas. Warren Leslie born July 6 to Leslie Naugle in Jay Howell’s home. A J Beal suffered heart attacks and remains in serious condition. Elizabeth Healey of Jackson visited kin Almon Rutler. Edwin Howell of Rochester and BR Day of Adrian visited Richart Mickel. Charles Gorton hosted Nina Hoag, Louis Westgate, and William Libbie for Saturday entertainment. Adrith and Olaf Baily with Ray Binns went to Traverse City for the cherry festival, staying until today with friends in Hesperia and Hart.
In Washte n aw County Michigan Probate Court on June 27 1939 Judge Jay G Pray ordered that hearing for Robert A Stoll to be administrator of Frederick A Stoll deceased take place July 31 1939 at ten o clock in the forenoon at the probate office. Public notice to run in Saline Observer once weekly for three weeks prior to hearing. Nora Borgert clerk.
In the Probate Court at Ann Arbor on July 5 1939 Judge of Probate Frederick Luckhardt deceased Aaron Luckhardt petitions to grant administration to Lee Tescher or another suitable person A hearing is set for August 10 1939 at ten o clock in the forenoon at the probate office Public notice to be published in The Saline Observer for three successive weeks Nora O Borgert Register of Probate July 13 20 27 1939
Ernest Blunt faced a costly error after $313 in checks were mistakenly placed into his furnace. The checks, cashed that afternoon at the store where he is employed, were later found at his home.
Mortgagee Arthur J. Boatwright to foreclose a 1932 mortgage on land in Ypsilanti Washtenaw County Michigan. Sale set for October 12 1989 at 10 a.m. at the Courthouse Washtenaw to satisfy $1571.16 plus taxes and costs. Property bounded by Huron Washington and Jay Moore frontage eight rods front with southern forty nine feet reserved.
The Probate Court for Washtenaw County Michigan announces a hearing on claims against the estate of Mark E H Warner deceased. Creditors have four months from July 8 1939 to file claims with the probate office in Ann Arbor and the court will hear claims September 18 1939 and November 13 1939 at 10:00 a.m. in Ann Arbor.
A midwestern state discusses a three-house legislature with one house passing laws while the other two repeal them. The article notes a mirror cleaning tip using whiting and methylated spirit to remove staining, then drying and cleaning as usual.
In Washtenaw County Probate Court Ann Arbor on June 16 1939 Judge Harold Hammond presides over Minnie Hammond widow petitioning to have estate administration granted to herself or another suitable person Hearing set for July 17 1939 at 10 00 AM at the Probate Office Public notice required by weekly publication for three weeks prior. Nora O Borgert Register of Probate.
Commissioners Lee TeschER and Clarence Cook announce they will meet at Saline Savings Bank Saline Michigan to examine and adjust all claims against Christian M Burkhardt deceased on September 13 1930 and November 13 1939 at ten o clock in the forenoon Creditors must file claims by those dates in Ann Arbor Michigan Published July 13 20 27 1939
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