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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
1
A travel notice promotes AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHEQUES as safe insured funds for tours to the Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago and trips west of National Parks. It promises loss refunds if counter signed and outlines peace of mind for vacation funds during travel.
Robert Hewitt profiles Harold S. Gray and Saline Valley Farms a 500 acre near Saline featuring 12 families 400 hens and a canning factory. The project aims for near self sufficiency democratic ownership and living cost reductions through a unified marketing system and intensive modern housing and equipment.
Robert Hahr, 50, owner of a Jackson filling station at 3352 East Michigan Avenue, was shot to death during a holdup Sunday afternoon. Suspect Peter Wells, 35, was arrested after plates traced to his car. Wells identified by witnesses Lee Winegarden and Henry Wohlgemuth. Funeral services for Hahr, a lifelong area resident, were held yesterday with Rev. Adolf Lederer officiating.
The Clough family reunion met Sunday June 10 at Pleasant Jake with about fifty attendees. A two course dinner followed in the dance hall. Officers elected for the year were President Elmer Clough Secretary Treasurer Edna Groff and Sports Committee Chair Oscar Piaus. The afternoon included visiting swimming and ball games.
The Daily Vacation Bible School began with 32 enrollees. Parents are urged to appreciate the program as it aims to teach value while keeping children safe and happy during vacation mornings. A dust storm gust prompted Jack Harris to remark on government land use as it heads to Washington.
Miss Lucille V. Wright and Laurence R. Aprill wed Friday evening at the Wright home in Willis with Rev. W Laxman officiating. Attendants included Lorena Coe, Robert Knight, Earl Wright, and Harley Dysinger. Marion Wright sang, Lohengrin played, and the couple plans a short honeymoon at Devils Lake before settling in Ypsilanti.
A police report shows drunkenness arrests climbing from 8 in May 1988 to 38 in May 1934. The department logged 95 arrests last month, up from 42 in May last year, per Sgt. Norman Cook. Also notes Milan bank funding progress and a Brighton fire with burglaries during the incident.
The Saline league saw Cook's Garage beat State Hospital 8 to 5 at Saline with Bowen pitching for the winners. Kassel's team won 7 to 2 over Gross Hardware at Bridgewater as Betz’s squad collected seven hits. Haarer's Lamb Chops defeated Farmers 11 to 3 at Saline Valley Farms, while Cook's Garage crushed Bridgewater 9 to 2 and Haarer's beat State Hospital 7 to 4. Valley Farms then won 15 to 13 over Gross Hardware. Bridgewater protested Tuesday's game with a managers meeting to follow. Standings pending the protest result.
A detailed agenda of Children’s Day events at the M. E. Church includes songs, recitations, exercises, and a sermon by the Tiny Tots class and other groups. Participants listed include Doris Gross Jack Clark Doris Tanner Mary Fern Irelan Yellen Mills Doris Jean Davis Harold Wilson Wanda Irelan Hoyt Mills Ernestine Wilson Gertrude Marken Earl Brown Ralph Bowen Juanita Feeman Shirley Stevenson Thelma Marken Paul Davis Sunny Royal Vernon Guy Trelan Pollyanna class Marilyn Camburn Betty Gordon Ethel Rogers Jean Joan Gordon Della Tanner Evelyn Leonard Mrs Luther Briggs gives benediction.
A Republican rally to open the national campaign is set for July 6-7 in Jackson. The event marks the party’s eightieth anniversary and will have nationally prominent leaders invited to speak after approval by the Republican National Committee.
Administrator A J Warren invites the public to a private sale of sundry articles from the W H Sweet estate at the late home on North Ann Arbor Street next Saturday afternoon. Visitors may find items of interest at the sale.
Local ads announce Frigidaire appliances at E J Muirs and Wiedman Auto Co offers used tractors and a 1928 Chevrolet. Parsons and Gross Hardware push boots bulbs and Vigoro plant products while Saline Mercantile Co features stock tonic and ice cream. The Observer advertises low prices, a subscription deal, and a call for legal printing needs.
Urges readers to reuse or sell usable items like chairs stoves tables and rugs rather than dumping them. The ad offers to help frame notices to attract buyers and promises real money for items at the reader’s doorstep.
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