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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists subscription prices and rates for single copies eight months and two months. It notes post office class matter and details about rates for condolence cards and poetry payments, mentioning charges by line and regular rates and a brief line about a repeal question.
A tangled excerpt discusses an opinion by Attorney General Johnny Bricker of Ohio on publication of delinquent tax lists for small counties, plus a stray editorial on machines and new industries. It mentions public notices and employment shifts, forecasting home air conditioning, television, and farming materials as future growth drivers. The text signals debates over publication mandates and social impacts of automation.
A Saline editorial argues that local farmers and residents should keep money in their community rather than patronizing chain stores or mail orders. It claims genuine selfishness would boost Saline’s prosperity and reduce outflow of cash, criticizing readers who seek lower prices elsewhere. Author Elbert Hubbard is cited.
High School notes a senior class project on Shelly and Keats, a junior basketball recap, and a lively report from Esther Gross. Ninth and eighth grades discuss democracy and war costs, while Latin, English, and algebra keep students busy. Fourth grade anticipates spring break and Dutch-themed activities.
Fragmented names and visits dominate the page with mentions of the Macon pagent participants and many local households. Read of relatives gathering in Jackson, Adrian, Dearborn, Monroe, and Britton, with guests from Detroit and Des Moines visiting families across the region.
Marion Bredernitz named captain of the Figers and Harold Schaefer leads the Cowboys as the arithmetic sides selection unfolds. The pair presides over a playful split as students pick teams for a classroom contest.
Mrs. Fred Finch is on the sick list. Johni Dicks has been home from Ann Arbor Thursday. John D. Allison returns to school after three weeks absent. Miss Keith Bailey visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. David Thrasher of Bridgewater. Henry Radenbaugh and family seen at Johns Goodins home Monday evening. Oak Grove school district held a meeting at Fred Hertler’s home. Miss Margaret Sanders of the M. N. C. is spending her vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Davids epieathar and family, Clarence Johnson and Miss Rote Bailey of Saltte township with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bailey of Milan were Sunday guests at Hagewater home.
Arthur E Hagen announces resignation as Washtenaw county club agent effective April 1 to join Saline Valley Farms Inc near Saline. A meeting will determine club policy with Agricultural Extension staff to confer with the board’s agricultural committee. Hagen has served six years, fostering interest and spirit among rural boys and girls.
Morning worship at 10 with subject The Flaming Sword. Sunday school at 12 15 led by A Holmes. Senior League at 6 30 led by Irene Dawe. Junior League at 6 30 led by Muriel Woodbridge. Evening worship at 7 30 with subject Spiritual Nison. Wednesday features Bible study and prayer service and choir meeting.
An old church note records a fine day with urged attendance next Sunday at 10am worship and 11:15am Sunday school led by Y. Cotton as superintendent. Geddes and Clark assist, Merritt and Martin as chorister and pianist, with classes for all who attend. A Friday night meeting at the Presbyterian church is noted with a reminder for members to attend.
The Mooreville area reports social visits, illnesses, and events. Mrs Mae Kitner hosted neighbors for quilting, families visited kin in Milan and Dearborn, and the Lake Ridge and Mooreville P T A groups held meetings with performances. A birthday surprise for Mrs Gus Goldsmith and a four-candidate O E S initiation in Milam are noted along with a potluck supper and farewell congratulations.
A Saline Michigan note reports a district election for city officials including university board and public instruction posts. It mentions a referendum on a constitutional amendment and notes a test drilling prospect near Joseph McGrath farm at west village limits with Detroit and Jackson interest, financed by local parties.
Central Lods reports Bert Moore and Henry Clark spent an evening with Edgar Drake while Mrs John Andress visited her mother Mrs John Manor. The Schmid couple from Saline called on Bert Moore, Victor Houghton of Detroit visited the Carl Carlton household, and Ernest Mayer with baby from Ann Arbor paid calls. Norman Moore and George Drake visited the Cra Cornell home. Iva Ann Geiger from Clinton stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Coon. Mrs Spencer Dennis entertained guests for her daughters Nellie and Myrtle Progres sive’s birthday. A lunch and decorated birthday cakes followed. Linemen for Indiana Service Corp reported a cornfield break in a service line with no outages. An amusing tale noted a chain of animals triggering a short, ending with a completed circuit.
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