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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
3
The Saline Observer outlines subscription prices 1.50 per year. single copies five cents. various paid notices including card of thanks six cents per line and resolutions of condolence one dollar. Poetry six cents per line. entertainment notices six cents per line. minimum 25 cents. Obituary and marriage notices published free.
Hot weather brings comments on climate both summer heat lovers and winter climate critics. The writer notes the perversity of human nature as people praise warmth then complain of cold prior seasons. The piece uses light irony to explore changing preferences.
A town figure in a red nose promoted a petition for modifying the 18th Amendment to Congress, lamenting the era of saloons. The writer argues strongly that prohibition should continue, citing drunken driving as the main reason to keep booze off the highways.
Real estate man Rockwell Smith of Van Nuys reports a historical pattern of panics followed by booms. He cites depressions from 1857 to 1921 and notes the current downturn has lasted about twenty months and a boom is due. Burglars in Monroe Louisiana rang up the cash taken before fleeing.
A humorous excerpt describes a Sunday morning summer visitor who raids yard space and meals, ignores rest for country folks, and sparks quiet complaints. The piece notes his city ways, the uproar he causes during churchgoing hours, and a proposed sign to deter him.
The article argues government sale of stamped envelopes with return addresses undercuts small printers. It notes unit pricing favors government orders big and small, enabling large manufacturers to outprice the government on small lots and depriving small country printers of work. It blames government competition for harming livelihoods and urges policy reflection.
A Shawnee writer warns against government ownership of business and political management of private firms. He compares such moves to Russia and urges Americans to wake up to perceived radical threats from politicians before irreversible harm occurs.
Mr and Mrs Carl W Collins tied for valedictory honors at Georgia State College in Tifton Georgia. Mrs Collins retired in favor of her husband, leaving him as valedictorian recipient.
Camp Newkirk near Dexter opens for six weeks of summer with 108 scouts and officers registered by Sunday evening. The regnar program of advancement swimming and camping runs smoothly under a capable staff. About 20 cubs join under Rev John Shilling and four junior officers using their own campfires. Lifesaving progresses under Rusty Moore while Scout Executive Wallace Watt directs the camp. Abe Alber urges planners to see him first.
Commander Melvin Alber of the American Legion post announces December 31 is the last day to file for the Michigan soldiers bonus. Capt R S Dean of the Soldiers Bonus Division in Lansing says payments end a year after the date and outlines how to file or reopen disallowed claims. Veterans organizations may contact Alber with questions.
The new state hospital four miles southeast of Sa line will formally open July 28 per the state hospital commission which met in Kalamazoo. A few patients have already been admitted as construction nears completion with Gov. Fred W. Green laying the cornerstone. Dr. George F. Inch of Traverse City is medical superintendent and Dr. O. R. Yoder of Kalamazoo assistant medical superintendent, both former state employees.
Mrs Mary Loehr Blumenauer longtime Saline resident and widow of George Blumenauer died Friday at her Ashland Oregon home after a long illness. Born May 30 1886 in New York City she lived in Saline when her husband worked there. Survived by daughter Clara sister Mrs Robert Wagner and brothers John and Philip Loehr. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm at the Ashland residence with burial in Ashland cemetery.
The Music Study club met at Miss Mills' home on June 20 with Miss Helen Martin presiding. Members presented a Mendelssohn life review and a program featuring Dean Burkhardt Betty King Dale Fosdick Helen Hutzel Mildred Kohler Betty Harwood and others.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets in the hall above Citizens Bank for a 10:30 a m Sunday service. Sunday school follows for pupils under 20. A testimonial meeting is planned Wednesday at 7 30 p m. All are invited.
The Federated Church invites worshipers to attend Sunday services at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11:15. There is a 7:15 p.m. session for Young People Intermediates and Juniors followed by sermon and song at 8.
Sunday morning service at 10:00 features a sermon titled The Challenge of the Colossal. The choir performs pieces by Geo H. Swift Caleb Simper Ralph Kinder and E Neumann. Sunday school session at 4 15 p m led by Holmes and Davis. Epworth League devotional at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with Neighbor Mind theme. Wednesday prayer hour at 7 30 p m and choir practice Thursday at 8 00 p m.
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