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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
6
Saline High School lists staff roles with editors and reporters including Richard Cramer Floyd Carro Erma Theure Myrtle Rogers Howard Lamb Alma Ernst Lucile Schmid and student council coverage by Mary Mood and Dale Noble for athletics.
The piece argues that in school and life one should hunt for knowledge rather than merely collect it. It compares farm chickens hiding eggs to learning, urging thorough searching in books and magazines to gain the cream of the lesson and produce real results.
The speaker notes Attorney General Potter's proclamation prohibiting Bible usage in Michigan state, high, and normal schools. He questions the motive and expresses concern about the state of affairs following the ruling.
A speaker defends keeping the Bible in state schools amid expected objections. He argues the Bible has enduring value and can defend itself, contrasting opposition to him with efforts to expel British influence from a history intertwined with Christians.
A historical program blends Michigan Day Arbor Day and Bird Day with songs and talks. J J Audubon biographer J J Audubon and Michigan motto flag history are cited. Arbor Day origins discussed. Senior class news notes delays to June 2 play The Whole Towns Talking and debates on capital punishment and the St Diavente canal.
Joyce Kilmer’s Trees is recalled as Oscar Wheeler recounts John Chipman a pioneer planter of orchard trees in frontier days. Richard Clark then demonstrates proper tree planting technique before the assembly closes with America the Beautiful.
A history class debates socialism and its fit for the United States. References to Germany and Otto von Bismarck are noted as topics of discussion, with mentions of Caesar and Helvetians as part of reading material.
A fragment notes that Dumborix granted free passage but their actions ruined fields and caused friction with Caesar. The terse account implies conflict and consequences for those who damaged land during a journey or campaign.
Fat Gross attempted a steal home as Saline Very Juniors were edged 12 11 by Tedh School. Bowen praised his pitcher for Saline though he added the team lacked support. Saline plans a revenge game against Lodi next.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County hears petition to admit a will to probate and appoint executors. Hearing set for May 23 at 10 a.m. at the Probate Office. Order to publish three weekly notices in The Saline Observer. Judge Jay G. Pray signs the order.
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