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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
4
Saline Observer explains postage, subscription prices, and advertising charges. Card of Thanks and resolutions of condolence billed by line, poetry by line, entertainments by line, with a minimum 25 cent charge. Obituaries and marriage notices published free.
An essay on human nature and public gratitude notes that people rarely appreciate health prosperity or service until hardship occurs. Communities neglect public service institutions and organizations built for the common good until difficulties arise reminding them of past neglect. A call to offer encouragement to churches schools and newspapers.
General W. W. Atterbury of the Pennsylvania system envisions a future where buses, trains, and even airplanes coordinate to improve long trips. He argues buses dent rail profits but will not replace them, advocating integrated transit with faster rail segments and scenic bus portions.
A leading business magazine notes recurring prize scams in the United States and Canada using a simple “scuzzle” puzzle offering a building lot. Winners are asked to pay fees, such as 7.75 dollars, before transfer of property, a bait that nets swindlers money and marks the victim for further exploitation. The Ionia News cautions that cash-before-delivery prizes are fraudulent. Pleading guilty to stealing two calves used for wedding dinner, John Valikhovich of Canton Illinois is placed on probation for one year.
Last night Saline high school held a local self produced Commencement with six honor students performing without external speakers. The program, described as a modern youth spirit, featured graduates leading their own ceremony without outside talent or a prominent speaker.
At a Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association meeting in Detroit G R Schaeffer publicity director for Marshall Field & Company Chicago urged newspapers as the most effective publicity. He quoted Emerson on the mouse trap and said newspapers reach 30,000,000 U S families and can distribute merchant publicity cheaper than any other medium.
Mayor Sugden chaired the June 1 session with Councilmen Fairbanks Cook Gross and Alphans present. Bills were read and approved, with some on file, and an administrative ordinance was referred to the City Attorney for report next meeting.
Camp Newkirk in Dexter will open for a six week summer season on June 21 with a 125 boy limit. A separate cub camp for ages 9 to 12 runs concurrently, led by Rev John H. Shilling with Wallace F. Watt as director and Russel H. Moore handling swimming safety and general health. Local scoutmasters invited. meals by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Howard. weekly rate $8.00. washing and vegetable prep handled by a dedicated group.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets in the hall above Citizens Bank at 10:30 a.m. Sunday services include Sunday school for youths under 20, with testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The June 14 lesson is God the Preserver of Man, with cited Bible verses and passage from Science and Health.
The Federated Church presents a full Children’s Day program at 10 a.m. with a Junior Choir, recitations, solos, and exercises led by Dr. C E Kircher and local youths including Charles Geddes and Margaret Finch. An evening program follows at 7:15 for Young People and Intermediates with worship at 8. Petersburg Sun notes a petition to restrain the new $80,000 Petersburg school may temporarily delay progress.
Sunday June 14 marks Children’s Day with 10 o’clock services including a program of recitations music and a brief address on Opportunity by the pastor A special offering will aid the Children’s Educational Fund Junior service at 5 Epworth League at 6:30 and evening worship at 7:30 with a sermon For the Truth’s Sake Washtenaw county Epworth Leagues hold a rally Tuesday June 16 with supper at 7 and program at 8 All Leaguers invited Wednesday prayer 7:30 choir Thursday evening and a quip on money after forty concludes notes
Edith J. Merriott of Baltimore recounts losing 55 pounds after four bottles of Kruschen Salts. She touts the product’s daily 85 cent regimen, recommending hot water each morning and dietary cuts, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
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