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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists subscription price of 1.50 per year and shows various charges for notices and poetry. Gard of Thanks resolutions and entertainments are billed per line with a five cent rate for poetry, minimum 25 cents, and personal or business notices charged at regular rates.
Reformers push tighter gun laws across several states aiming at curbing rifles and revolvers. The National Rifle Association protests that new rules threaten Saline Gun and Rifle club members and other shooting enthusiasts, insisting most shooters are peaceful sportsmen.
Last Wednesday the junior play impressed audiences with a well staged production and an unusually large 40 foot stage. Modern lighting with two rows of colored lights and removable footlights enhanced scenic effects. The renovations reflect the foresight of the school architects and a $1,000 donation from F. D. Ford that funded the auditorium stage. Saline expresses gratitude to Ford and pride in the school’s facilities.
The essay explores how books feel like friendly companions when enjoyed casually, while forced reading breeds dislike. It compares readers who skim or ditch dry textbooks to avoid aversion, noting that persistent practice helps language skills, and humorously suggests the teacher's rule favors the male sex.
The Union League club in Detroit argues against recognizing the Soviet Union citing its different philosophy. The piece labels such non recognition as bigoted and urges restraint from viewing foreign systems through a purely American lens.
At a special city council session, Max Fosdick was reappointed city assessor with salary increased to 120 dollars to reflect doubled duties. The meeting also named election officials for the April 6 election and discussed consolidation efforts and budget auditing plans.
Dark blue serviceable Chevrolet coach listed at 295 dollars with 1931 license included. The ad notes good finish and reliable six engine. Also mentions authorized dealer GEO W. Cook & Son and Chevrolet Dealers.
A writer recalls San Diego from a southern National City to Del Mar journey. He meets W. F. Raber of San Diego Consolidated Gas Electric and notes the harbor expansion, Navy presence, bases, airports, climate, parks, schools, and the city’s global advertising push for a welcoming, prosperous future.
Saline Michigan will hold a bi ennial spring election on Monday April 6 1931 at City Hall. Voters will choose two Supreme Court justices two University Regents a Superintendent of Public Instruction one State Board of Education two State Board of Agriculture members and one County Commissioner of Schools. Polls open 7 a m to 8 p m Eastern Standard Time. Mary Teresa Sack born Friday the thirteenth at Bixby hospital Adrian weighs sever pounds mother and daughter both reported fine.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds services Sundays at 10 30 a m in the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday school for pupils under 20. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Reality is the Sunday lesson sermon topic March 29 with citations from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy.
Two unusual mortgage transactions near Macon and Tecumseh complicate titles from 1832 and 1835. An act of Congress is needed to clear one title while state treasurer Howart Lawrence clears the other. Tecumseh Herald notes the disruptions and finds a playful hoax involving a Pinckney family and a bridge club invitation. The piece also mentions a remark about U.S. Indian numbers.
Palm Sunday services are set for 10 30 a m with sermon and music suited to the day. The church notes praise the growing Sunday evening illustrated programs with Pilgrim reaching Beulah Land and a violin piece by Charles Collins last week. Sunday school meets at 11 15 and senior intermediate and junior Endeavor at 6 45 p m with an illustrated service at 7 30.
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