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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
4
Auditor General Vernon J. Brown warns Michigan has reached the end of its financial rope. He explains how state funds have shifted to local units and trust funds, creating a growing public debt and a looming general fund deficit by late January 1939, with no quick fix in sight.
The text argues the state cannot meet its bills because funds are not all cash on hand. It notes sinking funds tied to outstanding obligations such as highway bonds from 1921 and wartime debts, implying reliance on illiquid assets rather than available cash.
Auditor general warns of a cash shortfall with over 2 million in outstanding warrants while only 3.4 million in state deposits remain. He notes 17 000 state employees payrolls and 4 000 daily welfare payments must be funded, urging balance through cuts or bonds. Included is a report on school aid battles and liquor policy tensions shaping the fiscal future.
The article discusses regulatory moves to disconnect land for townships and regulate foreign tomatoes to protect the Michigan tomato industry. It notes emergency appropriations for disease indemnities and outlines summer refrigerator desires focusing on space, adjustable shelves, and left or right opening doors for rural households.
James Coryell and family are two weeks into a northern Wisconsin vacation. Edwin Sanders suffered minor injuries in a recent Indiana auto accident. Malcolm Sanders is visiting his brother near Wellington Ohio. Several locals visit Alger Allison and family on weekends and weekdays. Ice cream and cake marked birthdays for Leon Sanders and Ellen Murray.
Carrie Birkle stayed with Bert Moore last week while Jacob Kinsley’s farm sold to Charles Naylor of Ann Arbor. Detroit resident Mary Ann Drake graduated from Detroit High School with a diploma last Wednesday while staying with Ralph West. Multiple visits and gatherings tied to the Kalmbach, Gorning, Huber, and Moore households noted from Thursday to Sunday at Devils Lake and neighboring homes.
Miss Elsie Seeger visits Detroit on Tuesday while Mr. and Mrs. Schwoche welcome relatives from Detroit and Milford. Brandt Jantz holidaying with sister Mrs. Schwoche. the Graf farm shed nears completion with fireproof design. Walter Bredernitz improves in hospital as Wilbur remains seriously ill. Grange picnic attendees include Arend and Bondie caregiving. Sunday dinner guests at the Tucker home include Edwin Tucker of Dexter.
The December 1936 Betty Baker murder trial jury from Ann Arbor gathered for their third annual reunion at Mr and Mrs Fred Arend home. Fifty six guests attended a chicken dinner and officers were elected: President Theodore J Kuhl Pleasant Lake Vice President Sam Mamiel Ann Arbor Secretary Nina Arend Saline Treasurer Floyd Waters. refreshments by Nellie Laird Chelsea and Jay Mantell South Lyon. entertainment by Paris War Grass Lake and Otto Buss Bridgewater. Theodore Sayler invited the group to meet again at his home on the fourth Sunday in June 1940 Ice cream and cake were served in the afternoon.
Sunday visits show Duane Robison with the Mashino family and multiple trips among Britton Detroit and Ypsilanti residents. Irene Heeman, Ada Marie Cross, and others travel to stay with kin while several households host or entertain, including potluck dinners and junior class events at Wampler's lake.
Mrs. Margaret Hoagland of Ann Arbor spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W M Craig. Families from Carleton Detroit Ypsilanti Toledo Sylvania and Manchester visited in Macon. Local gatherings included a birthday party Wiener feast and a Murphy reunion at Palmer Park Detroit.
Miss Rae Rose Schuller, the sole female on her high school golf team, unsettles male rivals from rival schools in Portland. Commenters note the sport challenges gender expectations as competitors fear being beaten by a girl.
A reader asks for home making ideas and recipes while reflecting on life, death, and a call to prepare for eternal rest. The piece includes a quotation about leaving money behind and a remembrance by Preston H. Rouse urging readiness for home.
Recipe outlines a nine inch pie with sugar sour cream raisins and nuts. Line plate beat eggs with sugar then mix in sour cream flour salt and spices fold in raisins and butternuts pour into pastry bake at 450 degrees for 25 to 80 minutes until knife comes out clean yields one crust pie.
The probate court of Washtenaw County Michigan orders that on July 31 1935 at 10am the hearing on Robert A Stolls petition to grant administration of the Frederick A Stoll estate to him Or another suitable person will take place at the probate office in Ann Arbor. Notice will be published weekly for three weeks in the Saline Observer.
A 1939 guide notes children’s rooms favor neutral plain backgrounds for hangings while warning against nightmare imagery like Mickey Mouse. It lists popular colors of 1939 including pinks, blues, greys, tans, yellows, and related tones for nursery decor.
Donna Lewis at a Cassopolis country club struck and killed a bird in flight while driving a ball for a birdie. The shot, witnessed by her father, did not count toward her score as reported by MPA records.
From Harbor Springs Michigan two Petoskey men hauled in 61 perch weighing 62 pounds in just over two hours. Most fish topped two pounds and the catch is believed to be an all time local record. Modern wives are more inclined to mend a man's ways than his socks.
In Washtenaw County Probate Court on June 16 1999 Judge Jay G Pray presides. Minnie Hammond widow seeks administration of Harold Hammond deceased estate and a hearing is set for July 17 1939 with public notice to run weekly for three weeks. Nora O Borgert registers probate.
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