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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
4
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The Wayne Review argues many cannot pay on due dates yet emphasizes sympathy for the financially strained. It notes some with steady income should pay promptly, as timely payments help the economy since every dollar spent circulates and does extra work in difficult times.
A window display at Schneider Bros Garage shows costs for a 1912 horse buggy at 495 dollars and a 1912 roadster at 495 dollars, while a 1932 modern car also lists the same price, drawing attention from shoppers. The Tecumseh Herald notes high school news and student verses by Alma Wiedman Eileen Martin and others.
The University of Michigan dedicated 1300 small trees at Stinchfield Woods, 17 miles northeast of Portage Lake, to form a George Washington Memorial Forest as part of the Bi Centenn ial celebration. Dr Randolph G Adams spoke as custodian of the William Clements Library and chairman of the Michigan Bi Centennial Committee. A research cabin is planned later for the area.
The Britton Observer reports a constitutional reform plan called The Michigan Plan. It proposes odd numbered Senate districts including Lenawee and Monroe as the Nineteenth District with staggered terms, and a re drawing of House districts to two members per district based on the census.
Saline pupils and staff organize bands led by Mr Brollier with a concert planned after eight weeks. The J-Hop by Juniors for Seniors is set for May 20. Commencement is June 6 with baccalaureate on June 5. Seventh and eighth graders visited for final exams, and seniors anticipate annuals titled The Tower arriving May 12.
The Howard City Record argues for resubmitting the liquor question citing constitutional privilege and calls for a measured approach to temperance. It contends protestors fear hype from wets and urges a constructive plan beyond the Eighteenth Amendment to improve decency and government.
A fragmented report notes a mule in a barnyard injuring a boy with a pin on a stick amid a brief reference to a church service set for Monday in Maine. No further details available.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday school after the service for those under 20. A testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. The lesson sermon for May 22 will be Soul and Body with cited Bible verses and passages from Science and Health.
May 19 marks Straw Hat Day with preparations under way in Adrian and other towns. The Canton Local notes preparations and the push for new shoes to accompany the celebration. A Japanese company is building a radio station at Kayama to improve communication with the South Seas region.
Mrs Florence Loftus of Boston says Kruschen Salts helped her drop from 165 to 127 pounds in four months while staying healthy and energetic. The ad touts a daily half teaspoon in hot water and warns of imitations as the key to fat loss and digestive benefits.
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