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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1933
Page
19
The fragment shows a post office classification as second class matter for SEM. R. WILSON at Saline Michigan. Subscription rates listed include 1 year 1.50 and periodicals with eight months 1.00 four months 50 cents two months 25 cents. Announcements of entertainments charged six cents per line with a 25 cent minimum. Obituaries and marriage notices are free of charge.
The Charlotte Republican-Tribune notes Amos spared from newspapers business as rapid banking turmoil in Detroit undermines the notion that chain banking will solve financial woes.
The article urges embracing spring as a time for renewal. It predicts temporary work programs will boost employment as Americans repair buildings and begin a recovery from winter hardships. It stresses government funding to create jobs and improve prospects for hopeful citizens.
W H Berkey argues in Cassopolis Vigilent that a sales tax acts as a buyers tax since the consumer bears the burden. He warns a flat three percent rate would raise living costs for all and offers that such tax should target nonessential goods rather than staples.
The Travelers Insurance Company published a booklet They Call Us Civilized highlighting the high auto death and injury toll. It notes 1932 deaths rose per accident despite fewer crashes, urging public action to combat dangerous driving and lethargy. Also reports two Deerfield stores burglarized with about $110 in goods taken and items carried away in a car.
School reports a week of weather shifts and study in English literature and politics. Students discuss Gibbon Burke and Stevenson Travels With a Donkey while geometry covers chords and tangents. Grades nine to third share class activities, health, maps, patriotic projects, and a marching band with new books.
E Kircher D D Pastor notes a well attended Family Night banquet with 135 guests and a successful program. Sunday worship drew a large crowd and the 30 piece Ann Arbor Community Orchestra provided a splendid evening concert. Next Sunday worship at 10 AM and Sunday school at 11 15 AM with Cotton supervisor Merritt Martin chaperoning choir and youth activities.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds services in the hall above Citizens Bank at 10 30 A M Sunday with Sunday School following for pupils under twenty. A testimonial meeting is planned for Wednesday evening at 7720 The lesson sermon for March 5 centers on Man and God's sufficiency from II Corinthians 3 5 6 and related passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
The state publishes the delinquent tax roll in supplement form for lands held for sale due to charges of taxation and interest. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in May at the county treasurer's office. If contesting the state's claim, respond in circuit court at the March term and file objections with the county clerk.
Central York reports Harvey Faust is quite sick while John Hanser and Miss Vivian Bird visit Ypsilanti and Oak Grove school respectively. Several social visits occur with families in Milan, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Wellington Ohio.
South Saline residents and friends fill a busy social ledger with visits from families including Kudler Craig Stilts and Downing households. The piece notes a funeral at the Liddle home near Clinton for Matilda Liddle attended by Kudler and Vealey families. A dramatic health anecdote tells of Samuel Carlson of Motala Sweden removing a broken pipe stem after a long coughing spell.
Mrs Clarence Coon spent the weekend in Clinton with her daughter Mrs Fred Geiger. Alvin Milyer visited with the Grosshans and Lindemann families. Walter Lindemann joined Mark Sweetland. Bert Moore hosted a surprise party for son Norman’s 21st birthday with 38 guests. Prizes went to Mrs Ralph West and George Cas, with consolation to Mrs Herman Grosshans and William Lindemann. A birthday cake with 21 candles was served. Norman received many gifts and all enjoyed the event.
Mrs Nellie McClue suffers severe tonsillitis. C H Mott of Adrian called at E W Payne home. Several families report visits in Jackson, Chelsea, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. Miss Katherine Langan wins radio contest. Rose Match hosts birthday gathering with Jackson friends. Maccabees women hold a potluck supper.
St John’s Lutheran Church Bridgewater M C Phillipp pastor conducts divine services at 10 am and Sunday school at 11. English services are held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Everyone is invited.
Special meetings begin Sunday at Wayne Baptist Church and run through March 26. Pastor Rev John E Hopkins leads expository sessions on Revelation following Daniel. services start 10 15 am Sundays and 7 30 pm evenings, with no Saturday meetings. open to the public.
Bert Ede leads meditations on the seven words from the Cross for lent season. Morning worship at 1 oclock features The Prayer of Forgiveness. Sunday school 1148 H A Holmes superintendent. Classes for all ages Senior league 6 36 Leader, Minister Junior TM League 6 30 Leader Miss Muriel Woodbridge Evening worship 7 30 The Paradise of the Penitent Special music at all services.
The Epworth League announces its monthly party will be held at the church Friday evening at 7 30. An enjoyable time is promised to all attendees.
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