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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer explains mailing details and pricing for notices and notices of various types. Rates include eight months for 1.00 and two months for 25 cents with per line charges for obituaries resolutions poetry and entertainment announcements. Personal or business notices charged at regular rates. Obstetric and marriage notices published free.
An editor argues that booms and busts recur in cycles and urges steady work as a guiding standard. He recalls historical resilience from the revolutionary era to reconstruction, noting the need to replace panic with action and to adopt the motto Sell your Horn and Buy a Hammer to spur productivity.
A publisher urges careful handling of rumors about banks or businesses, stressing that unverified claims can harm individuals and enterprises. The note encourages thoughtful, considerate wording and reminds reporters to imagine how they would feel if the same rumor were said about them.
The Methodist church notes list Sunday worship at 10 o clock with sermon on Meeting the Supreme Issue. Choir pieces include Morning Song and Unto God Give the Glory. Sunday school follows at 11 15 led by H a Holmes and Ray Davis. Picnic at Sand Lake set for August 6 and Epworth League meets at 6 30. The pastor thanks Rev C H Wittbracht and St Pauls Evangelical for reopening services at 8 PM.
The Christian Science Society of Saline hosts Sunday services at 10 30 am in the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday School after the service for those under 20. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Life is the lesson subject for the July 1st service with cited Bible and Eddy text passages.
Hubert Dale Feeman aged 21 died Saturday morning at St Joseph’s Mercy hospital in Ann Arbor. Born September 3, 1909 in Celina Ohio he was survived by parents H and wife of West Michigan Avenue four brothers and three sisters all at home. Private funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p m Rev S Schofield officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. A Los Angeles Times quote follows.
The Alber family reunion gathered at Pleasant Lake on Sunday, July 5, with about 48 attendees. George Alber, 77, was the oldest. Doris Wilma Alber, 19 months, the youngest. Activities included bathing, guessing contests, and gifts for younger children. Next reunion planned for the first Sunday in July 1932 at the lake. officers re elected: President E T Alber, Vice President Edward Alber, Secretary-Treasurer Arthur Alber.
A. R. Burkhardt, Cashier, swears the Michigan bank statement is true and reflects the bank books. Notary G. C. Townsend notes the oath dated July 11, 1931, with commission expiring Sept. 5, 1932. Directors listed include George Burkhart, Lee Tescher, and others.
The District No. 1 fractional school board held its annual meeting in the school auditorium. Edward Alber was unanimously re-elected president. H. F. Henne chosen to replace Max Fosdick. Anna Miller re-elected secretary. resignations and details of the annual report were acted on. The Music Study club met and adjourned to August 8 with Mendelssohn pieces performed. Charles Buckbee reportedly found a four legged snake at Lobdell lake, sparking local intrigue about snakes with feet.
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