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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
1
A bolt of lightning destroyed the home of Edward Langstaff about 23 miles south of Saline Friday evening. Firefighters found the roof ablaze and low water supply hampered efforts. the house burned to the ground though much furniture was saved. Loss estimated at about $3,000.
The Sutherland P T A met at the school house on Friday evening to vote a portion of profits for library books and backdrops, remodel the stage curtains, and elect officers led by Harrison Harwood as President and Mrs Ernest Sutherland as First Vice President. The meeting closed with singing and refreshments. the next gathering is set for September 16 with an earlier start for preparations for the new school year.
The annual Mother-Daughter Banquet at the Methodist church took place in the church basement Friday night with good attendance. A garden themed program featured many participants including Mrs. Roy Rogers, Miss Esther Bowen, Miss Eunice Bar, Mrs. Hart Dietiker, and others, with guests from Detroit Ann Arbor St Johns and Jackson in attendance.
The Saline Woman's Club marked its 27th annual banquet at the Federated church dining hall with about 45 members. A program featured songs, a speech by Mrs. Roland A. Cornell of Detroit, tributes to past presidents, and bouquets and toasts for retiring president Mrs. Shurtz. Guests included Mrs. Stephenson of Ypsilanti and Mrs. Wilson of Ann Arbor.
George Brown a 60 year old gasoline attendant was shot in the neck and killed when a youth demanded a nickel for a bottle of pop after following him to his car. A companion fled in a blue sedan with tan stripes while state police and sheriff’s officers hunt the youth.
The council chair Mayor Sugden led a session where the County Road Commissioners outlined oil mixed gravel work for Monroe street. A motion to transfer the central 20 feet of Monroe from Michigan avenue to the city limits and share half the cost passed unanimously. Budget approval followed, with $13,252 estimated income $6,000, tax rate 12.5 per thousand, and transfers to the water fund approved.
Thirteen contestants are ready to start a corn growing project sponsored by the local Rotary club. Arthur Hagen announced seed corn will be furnished or participants may use their own. Arthur Lutz was named district leader to coach and track progress. A meeting is set at his home on Wednesday May 18.
About 1,000 boys and girls gathered at Ferry Field for 4-H club achievement and field day exercises under Arthur E. Hagen and Miss Cora L. Haas. District entrants heading to the Hast Lansing state contests include Robert Gross of Lodi in music memory, Melvin Hartman of Pittsfield in poultry, Leroy Tirb and Elmer Blumhardt of Bridgewater in handicraft, and Margaret Rawson of Bridgewater in clothing judging.
Edward Langstaff and family express gratitude to the telephone operators the Fire Department friends and neighbors who helped during their fire emergency.
All sales cash. No credit. Halina Mercantile Company seeks livestock of all kinds. John Probyn reports 251 phone. House for rent on West Henry St via Mrs Anna Woelper. Multiple farm items for sale include seven pigs aged six weeks and Pickett's Early Yellow Dent seed corn from Fred Gross or Tom Rent. Also Everbearing Strawberry Plants, coal from Edward J Muir, and paint rewards at The Observer office. Genuine Petroleum Coke offered at 10.00 per ton delivered to your bin in Saline.
Classified snippets show auto sales and service from Wiedman Auto Co and Saline Mercantile Co. Vehicles offered include 1927 Essex Sedan and 1929 Durant Sedan with financing options. Also listed are tractor parts, farm implements, car body work, and a rental of a 10 room house with land near Saline.
In April and May prices listed for steel piping and coke agencies appear. L G Baker and Edw J Muir advertise contact details and trial offers. Sugden’s annual spring one cent sale kicks off Wednesday with a deal buy one item and get a second for one cent. Watch for the ad in the next issue.
An old newspaper listing promotes a good Chevrolet truck and body for 65 dollars with a compatible pump body offered. It mentions authorized Chevrolet dealers and urges inspections and prompt service for orders large or small.
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