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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
1
The baccalaureate service for the graduating class of 1932 was held in the high school auditorium Sunday evening with large attendance. The program included a processional, hymns, scripture, solos, announcements, a baccalaureate address, and songs honoring the class.
A historical program summary details Scripture readings and reflections for a 1932 children’s day event. It lists Prelude, orchestra, dialogues, songs, poems, stage acts, and class exercises performed by students and teachers, with names of participants and offerings. The document preserves period tone and emphasizes duty, aspiration, and religious themes.
Members of the local Rotary club met for a day to review attendance at the 22nd Annual Rotary conference in Ann Arbor last month. Dr J B Wallace spoke on club service and F C Wiceman discussed community service related to the club. Ralph Harweerd described sessions he attended with boys from the towns helping Rotary work.
The Willing Workers club met May 19 at Mrs Vera Curtiss home in Saline with 30 in attendance including visitors. Mrs Ruth Hanson led due to the ill president, readings and prayers were shared, a fall fair was voted, and a June meeting set with Mrs Minnie Boyd. remarks praised English churches and a tribute reading to Mother.
The Saline High School Alumni Association states that no back dues will be collected due to lost or destroyed records. The banquet will be funded by 75 cents per plate plus this year’s dues, inviting all alumni to attend for a dancing program and social time.
The Federated and Methodist church schools unite to run a two week daily Bible school from June 13, starting at 9 each day in the Methodist church. Enrollment is free. notebooks and pencils are the only costs. Two groups cover sixth grade and up, and fifth grade and under, with varied sessions on builders of the church, music, Bible stories, habit talks, and craft work. Enrollment may be adjusted as needed. contact superintendents or Dr Kircher or Rev Schofield.
Commencement exercises for 220 Washinnaw county school children who passed eighth grade exams will be at 10 oclock Saturday morning June 11 at Wuerth theatre. Miss Cora L. Haas urges attendance by 9:30 for installations. If absent, a delegate may receive the diploma. The theater offers each remaining graduate a free afternoon show ticket. Graduates listed include Saline Township and Beetown area names such as Earl Bondie, Beatrice Bondie, Elmer Cammet, and others. also from LedI Township and Bridgewater Township with numerous students named.
A weekly update describes the newspaper enlarging its size with eight pages, more feature matter, and reduced spacing to fit more news. It notes a drop in advertising but assures continued local coverage and a new gripping serial story opening installment.
A water irrigation demonstration will be held at 2 PM this Thursday June 9 at Duane Crittenden’s home west of Ypsilanti. County agent H S Oster and MSU expert O B Robey will show pump types and new irrigation methods. Farmers may bring field sketches to learn equipment needs and project feasibility. Don’t raise chickens in a house by the road.
Classified notice lists a 1927 Chevrolet coach for sale at 85 dollars cash by Ray Shaw with phone 70. Also offers a good poleless camping tent 7 by 9 with screen door and sewn bottom window, used three nights, cheap by Jacob Smith at 118 West McKay Street with phone 263.
A crowded page lists Watsons of used items and services at Parsons including ice boxes Work sbi 265c Carhartts and sleeveless sweaters all priced. Multiple ads urge cash only sales from Wiedman Auto Co Saline and Wil export bodies. Separate notices invite livestock buyers and apartment rentals plus shop services and a probate notice request.
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