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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
4
The Saline Observer declares subscription prices of 1.50 per year and six cent per line for notices and entertainments. Personal benefit items and poetry incur standard rates. cards of thanks and condolences are charged per line. Advertising and personal notices follow regular pricing.
The Ann Arbor context shows a looming county fund deficit of 125000 to 150000 as Lansing actions halt tax sale advertising for 1930. A 75 percent collection forecast seems unlikely, threatening a 40000 shortfall even with expected 170000 budget. Delinquent payers face no incentive amid lenient penalties, notes finance chair Mark Sugden.
A public notice warns against fraudulent contractors posing as home improvement firms. It cautions that signing a contract may create a lien on the home instead of delivering finished work. The message urges dealing with trusted local painters plumbers and carpenters and to let them bid on the project.
The Democratic platform proposes capping small loans at 1 percent interest per month. A bill has been introduced in the legislature, but faces strong opposition from lobbyists tied to the small-loan industry. The call to action urges constituents to press their Lansing representatives to pass the reform to free hundreds of thousands from financial bondage.
The Saline High Senior Class reports spring fever among students and teachers hopes for a quick recovery. They study Charles Lamb and De Quincey, Burns, and modern literature, with civics relating to political machinery. Basketball season ended with a 28-19 loss to a Detroit team.
A composite school diary recounts fourth and eighth grade reporters noting arithmetic scores, tests in geography and Shakespeare, Latin vocabulary, grammar drills, Civil War history with a student teacher from Ann Arbor, and health poster projects. It mentions absences for a funeral and concerns over exam results.
Last Sunday was a great day with large attendance. The Intermediate Endeavor Society led the evening worship with a much praised program and pageant. Morning worship at 10:00, Sunday school at 11:15 under S. Y. Cotton. Merritt Martin as chorister and Miss Hileen Martin on piano. At 6:45 the three young people's societies meet and at 7:30 a special worship service led by the Senior Christian Endeavor Society. Everyone is urged to attend and spread the word.
Born March 3 to Mr and Mrs Clayton Royal a son. Miss Golda Morford visited friends in Covert over the weekend. A son Leon was born to Mr and Mrs Ward Ernst of Ann Arbor after March 8. Mr and Mrs William Warner and son Cecil of Ann Arbor spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Austin White. Mrs George A Uphaus and others visited Miss Ida Uphaus of Manchester Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Norman Guenther and daughter Marilyn of Whitmore Lake visiting the Uphaus and Fairbanks households last week.
Hamilton Fetterman ill with flu. Adolph Drum visited Detroit. Ann Arbor and Tecumseh residents called on friends. Measles hit children of Earl and others. Local gatherings include Gleason P T A meeting and Welfare Club event with readings and duets. Several families hosted visits from Saline, Milan, Ypsilanti, and Dexter residents.
Miss Electa Murray is quite sick. Henry Murray visited from Ann Arbor. Mrs John Gooding and Mrs Alger Allison suffer with heavy colds. Alger Allison hosted dinner with Millard Allison and family. Visitors from Detroit and Ohio drop by. Local families in Saline Ypsilanti and Milan send calls and visits to John Gooding's home.
Hammond district residents visit relatives in Detroit and nearby towns, with gatherings at the Gilbert and LeDuck homes and hospital updates for Luther Hamlin in Ann Arbor. A state cement plant launch is reported for March 20, and Brooklyn school board considers an official statement amid widespread rumors. Teachers waiving salary clauses and finishing the year reflect local labor spirit.
City Clerk Lottie Wallace announces public registration at the Uphaus Schroen store from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday March 14 1988 and at the office through Saturday March 25 1933, the last day for general registration.
The Camp Fire Girls met at their guardian's home during Camp Fire Week. They will attend the Methodist church in uniform for Sunday's morning service and a 6:30 PM program at the Epworth League, which they have accepted.
Morning worship at 40 o'clock includes Camp Fire anniversary service titled What Do We Stand For Sunday school 11 15 H A Holmes superintendent Senior League 6 30 led by Miss Vera Ede Junior League 6 30 led by Mrs Luther Briggs Evening worship 7 30 subject The Purpose of Life soloist Daniel Hall Wednesday school of instruction for Juniors 4 o'clock Bible study and prayer 7 30 Thursday choir meeting directed by Mrs F Unterkircher Good luck is often not recognized but bad luck always is.
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