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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists subscription rates and publication charges. Single copies cost five cents. yearly rate is $1.50. Eight month and six month options are offered with respective prices. Obituary and marriage notices are published at regular rates. personal or business interest notices billed normally.
The Michigan Tradesman argues the man who spent and avoided saving is now favored, with self-appointed guardians urging longer work and less giving. It claims the poor are urged to vote while workers see laws taking earnings to support others, praising thrift and criticizing welfare.
The piece argues that locomotive engineers require years of training, while many car drivers lack formal training or exams. It highlights inevitable death and destruction from incompetent drivers in old cars and calls for actions to reduce highway fatalities.
The article warns of the Black Legion gaining presence in Michigan and condemns its violence including night riding arson flogging and murder of innocents. It calls for state authorities to act to drive the group from society and defend liberty loving citizens.
A Grit editorial urges reading the centuries over hours to judge our era. It argues that recent decades show progress in civilization despite present turmoil and crime.
The Northville Record endorses Wilber M. Brucker former governor as a strong candidate for the U S Senate race against James Couzens praising his character morals and public service. It urges voters to consider integrity and says local ads offer good market value and service.
An editorial blasts rackets for draining public funds and stifling legitimate business. It argues illicit operations like slot machines liquor and drug rings yield higher returns than lawful enterprises and that diverting those profits could shrink the national tax deficit.
Saline Scouts are asked to file applications early for attendance at the Newkirk reservation scout camp near Dexter. The camp serves two counties, operated by a ten member staff under Scout Executive Walter MacPeek. Red Cross life savers will supervise watercraft, a trained chef will run the kitchen, visitors come Wednesdays and Sundays, with a board of review Fridays and a court of honor Friday night.
Saline Scouts are invited to join the county Camporee at Camp Newkirk on June 12 and 13. Patrols camp 20 hours with supervision and may earn the leather emblem for outstanding camping. The event is an annual council activity.
Bus operators unveil new rates as low as 114 cents per mile, promising major savings vs driving. Agents urge travelers to switch to bus travel for quick starts and broad city coverage.
Families and the general public are invited to visit the camp’s stunt night each Wednesday at 8 o'clock starting June 17 as a community event and troop activity.
Dr. C C Slemons state health commissioner urges Michigan residents to visit America's largest traveling health exhibit now touring the state. The display, praised by the American Public Health Association, aims to spread TB prevention and cure information to reduce deaths. The tour, funded by Christmas seal funds, covers more than fifty communities after two months in the southern part of Michigan.
Michigan State College entomology associate professor B I McDaniel warns that 95 percent of house flies carry diseases and that sprays alone won’t control them. Proper manure disposal, barred from three days of buildup, and well constructed pits or platforms are key. A home made trap using wire netting and sweet bait is also described along with borax and arsenite treatment cautions.
Federated Church notes list Pastor C. E. Kircher D D with 10 a m worship and 11:15 Sunday school led by S. Cotton superintendent John Burg first assistant Charles Collins second assistant Mrs Edna Aprils pianist Evelyn Ernst primary superintendent Hileen Martin pianist Merritt Martin chorister. Evening services at 6 30 p m for young people and 7 30 worship.
Morning worship at 10 o'clock with Bert Ede as minister. Sunday school at 11 15 led by H A Holmes. Epworth Leagues meet at 6 15 p m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30. Choir meeting Thursday evening.
Divine services at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 English services every second and fourth Sunday. Everyone invited. Also pay cemetery dues. Russian peasant women ordered to work six days on roads. Stalin offers summer rest in coal mines.
A varied show featuring many athletes with Russell Brothers Circus performs in Ann Arbor on Wednesday June 10. The event highlights a score of youthful ladies, while a pioneer intones a reflection on political memory and wart lore from past eras.
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