20 Jul 1933
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
1
At a Rotary meeting Mayor Sugden outlined President Roosevelt’s National Recovery Act urging city work. Saline may use the funds to resurface Henry Street and possibly Maple Avenue with a filtration plant discussed but Henry Street favored for its long term upkeep and low interest loan terms.
Michigan State entomologist Dr. R G Pettit warns winter apple growers in Berrien Cass St Joseph Van Buren Kalamazoo Calhoun counties to spray by July 19 and Branch county by July 20. For washed fruit mix two pounds arsenate or lead to four pounds hydrated lime per 10 gallons water. for unwashed fruit use two gallons summer oil emulsion per 100 gallons water or one gallon emulsion and three fourths pint nicotine sulfate per 100 gallons water.
City of Saline financial report for year ending June 30 1933 shows balances and transfers across Administrative Police Fire Streets Water Sewer and Cemetery funds. It lists receipts from tax rolls fines licenses and state refunds with disbursements including salaries equipment maintenance and street and sewer projects.
The article notes strong crowds for Monday night games by local women teams. It praises the spirited play and suggests other league teams recruit some of the talented ladies. The first results of the series are listed after this note.
M Thomas Ward assistant attorney general holds in Lansing conference with newspaper circulation managers that sale of a newspaper is a sale of a service and not taxable. only sales of tangible retail property are taxable under the act.
The piece reports on intense lobbying by railroad, gambler, liquor, small loan, brewer, and teacher interests seeking to influence Michigan lawmakers. Governor Comstock vetoes a small loan bill and a graduated license tax. lawmakers seek to override. The article cites Democratic pleas and a push to circumvent vetoes ahead of a potential July session.
Incomplete ledger notes show balances across funds including Cemetery and Retirement with figures like 169.80 and 127.50, and a treasury balance of 4790.79. Delinquent taxes appear as 2017.00 with bond indebtedness listed at 8000.00. City Clerk Lottie Wallace and Treasurer Frank Camburn sign the fragment.
A town note explores science topics such as a ten pound tub with fish, the northern lights, arctic vegetation, a hollow earth theory, lightning, and the speed of sound. The author explains these ideas with quirky explanations before signing off for next week.
Gordon J. Proat, prominent physician here, wed Doris O. Rundel on Tuesday at Calvary Methodist Church in Detroit Bedford. The bride wore a flesh crepe gown with tuberoses and delphiniums. Priscilla Wilkinson attended in coral crepe with butterfly roses. Dr. Luther R. Leader attended the groom. A luncheon at Rosemond Hills followed. couple to be at home after July 20.
The Washtenaw County League splits into two ten game sections with a final championship to determine the trophy. The first half winner awaits the outcome of the Ann Arbor Dexter game postponed July 2 to decide the half title.
Tomorrow night at 6 30 the old timers face the big leaguers in a rematch after last Friday's 11 to 10 defeat. Independent players urged to attend promptly at 6 30 as the seniors struggle with the lights and hope to improve their showing.
The secretary of state announced a half price sale of 1933 license plates will start August 1 after the governor vetoed the Raymond bill. The Orr measure allows use of 1932 plates until that date with a windshield permit showing half of the 1933 weight tax paid.
Mrs George Schmid expresses sincere gratitude for the many lovely flowers thoughtful expressions and kindness shown during her illness.
A collage of ads from Saline Mercantile Co and local merchants. Carhartt overalls and farm supplies for sale, livestock and poultry products, fly spray and rabbit feed on sale. Cars including 1928 Chevrolet Coupe and 1933 license coupe offered by Wiedman Auto Co. Rental, dental services, and livestock notices appear. Car sales and services priced in cash. Contact names include Mrs C Hass and John Probyn with phone 251.
The ad listing shows multiple merchants promoting goods and services. Dr. R G Sigler advertises dental work while items such as Wolverine Horsehide Shoes and Herman Watckenhut upholstery services appear. The notice also promotes threshing machines tractors farm implements and Chevrolet vehicles from Geo W Cook Son and Wiedman Auto Company alongside reduced labor rates and auto repair.
Maurice Henderson announces readiness to fill farmers orders for fuel oil and oil burners with prompt delivery. Telephone 272 for orders.
Hi grade coal and coke offered at right prices by Standard Petroleum White Star Koppers and others. J Muir wanted for legal printing in estate settlements. residents told to request probate judge send notices to The Observer for universal rates.
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