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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists pricing for notices including 25¢ per line for Card of Thanks and poetry, $1 for Resolutions of Condolence, six cents per line for entertainments, with a 25¢ minimum. Obituary and marriage notices are published free of charge.
Michigan observations note Decatur high school in Van Buren county earning the national class C orchestra championship in Cleveland under Prof. Hendryk Buytendorp. The piece highlights the unusual size and prestige of the Decatur group and its seven prior honors while linking local education to broader achievements.
The piece argues Wayne County receives the largest relief in the state board of equalization actions to shift taxes from industry. Oakland Kent Washtenaw Lenawee also affected while Detroit bears heavier burden. It notes a June 18 Jackson meeting of Michigan progressives to issue a principles declaration and back economic relief, led by Ed Jeffries. The text critiques political inertia and cites economic despair among citizens and local leaders.
A Washtenaw county farm home landscaping tour will be held today under the County Farm Bureau. H B Osler notes two Saline area homes will be visited with a noon picnic at W H Barr and 1 45 pm at Fred Hartman home in Pittsfield township to view planting, pools and rock gardens. The group will assemble at Braun Brothers farm north of Ann Arbor at 9 am and end at the University of Michigan arboretum on Geddes Avenue.
Edson R K Waite argues in Shawnee Oklahoma that killing with kindness is not deliberate but an error of human behavior. He cites overfeeding at dinners as a moral hazard and notes people fear guests will deem meals insufficient. The piece warns kindness can harm by politeness and appetite.
The Howell Republican Press warns elderly Brighton residents about bond exchange schemes offered by slick salesmen. Do not accept offers to swap bonds for so called good securities without full investigation. Consult your banker as millions are in default and many investments are questionable amid depres sion.
The governor proposes a late summer or early fall legislature return to pass revenue measures and a focused tax reduction program. The Plymouth Mail argues for a concrete plan rather than broad debate, urging preframe of a specific package for the extra session.
A Michigan Lakes and Streams Directory lists 64 Washtenaw County lakes with eight in Sylvan Township, five in Northfield, four in Bridgewater and Webster, and one in Superior. The 120 page guide highlights resort development, boat liveries, swimming access, and frequent usage, with duplicated lake names noted. Supervisors from Chelsea, Clinton, Rush, Dixboro, Lodi, Dexter, Ann Arbor and Manchester contributed data from the Institute of Fisheries Research.
Roosevelt High School athletes of Ypsilanti won the Huron League track meet held Friday at Lincoln Consolidated, edging Lincoln 42.3 to 38.3. University High of Ann Arbor finished third, Clinton fourth, Milan fifth, and Dundee sixth as new records fell in multiple events under favorable weather with officials from Michigan Normal's varsity squad.
Mrs. Cora J. Burkle, 65, of Mount Morenci Indiana, died instantly last Wednesday forenoon when the car she rode in with her husband and daughter collided with a vehicle coming from the opposite direction driven by Mrs. J S Ferguson of Detroit. Mrs Ferguson was injured about the face and head. others escaped serious injury.
Lawrence Aprile sustained slight injuries when his sedan collided with a Ypsilanti taxi on Pearl and Normal streets. The car rolled twice, the cab driver was uninjured, and damages were minor. Also noted is Ohio law requiring five days between license and ceremony for marriages.
The Shaw residence in Ypsilanti was entered last Wednesday and a woman's leather coat was stolen. Frard Shiel, 37, of Detroit, was sentenced to 90 days in county jail after pleading guilty to the charge in the local municipal court. He allegedly entered the home and fled with the coat before being caught by a household member.
Sunday worship at 10 with theme Living in the Love of God. Music includes Prelude Betceuse, Solo The Golden City, Offertory Spanish Lullaby, Anthem All Shall Be Peace, and March in B flat. Sunday school at 11 15 Junior hour 5 Epworth League 6 30 devotional. No evening service. Unite with St Pauls at 8. Public invitation to attend.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds services in the hall above Citizens Bank at 10:30 a m Sunday with Sunday school after the morning service for pupils under 20. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The lesson sermon subject is God the Only Cause and Creator with cited Bible verses from Isaiah and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Edith J Merriott of Baltimore describes losing 55 pounds after using Kruschen Salts. She credits daily half teaspoons in hot water with reducing weight from winter to 145 pounds and urges others to try the four week supply for 85 cents.
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