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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
4
The Tulsa Texas Herald April 8 argues against a measure allowing the state prison printing plant to bid on state contracts. It labels the law dangerous and says tax dollars would fund competitive prison print shops that undercut private printers. The piece compares to federal printing and warns government property used to unfairly aid a taxed industry.
The Michigan Senate debates budget figures and highway fund shifts amid a busy 20 week session. Gov. Brucker tax plans face House opposition while old age and poll tax proposals prompt clashes over funding and revenue. Fenner’s aggressive sales tax lobbying triggers controversy as lawmakers push bills on mortgage redemptions and university mill tax support.
William Justerbeck, a florist at the Peterson greenhouse, was attacked by a bobcat that leaped through the glass and bit his hands and clothing. He killed the animal after a struggle. Witnesses say the stray cat resembles northern Michigan bobcats, rare in southern Michigan.
Michigan prison commission led by John W Miner reports monthly inmate growth at Jackson surpassing 100, with a year end forecast near 6 000. The administration seeks 800 000 for construction to be spent this year and E A Johnson drafts building estimates.
Pastor Kircher notes a fine Sunday with many driving to worship and a successful missionary play by the Intermediate Endeavor. A district convention trip is funded by offerings. Next Sunday includes worship at 10, Sunday school at 9 15, and evening meetings. A Civil War veterans memorial service with Rev. Scho field at 8 p m. Mother and Daughter banquet set for May 27 with tickets on sale through May 25.
Sunday May 24 marks Memorial Sunday observed in morning worship with a brief sermon on honoring whom honor is due. The choir presents a program including The March of the Nations, God of Our Fathers, Recessional, Columbia Queen of Nations, Sleep Comrades Sleep, The Vacant Chair, Remember the Maine, and other pieces. Sunday school 11 15, junior group 5 00, Union Memorial service 8 00 Federated church, midweek prayers and choir/junior events listed.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds Sunday services at 10 30 a m with Sunday school after for pupils under 20. A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30. The May 24 lesson sermon titled Soul and Body cites Psalm 63 1 and a passage from Science and Health. Some remark Florida real estate as safer than securities.
Michigan Chancery Court in Washtenaw at Ann Arbor requires Merle B Carlin to appear within three months. Publication of notice to run starting two weeks from date in Saline Observer. Attorney Lee N Brown of Ypsilanti represents plaintiff Marie Barbara Pepper Carlin. May 14 28 June 5 12 19 1931.
The Michigan State cement plant at Four Mile Lake will shut down Friday to await stabilized prices. Superintendent M H McGaffigan says the closure aims to let the state compete with independent firms amid a nationwide price war. Operations can restart within 24 hours, and a small crew will stay on while convicts are moved to Jackson in coming weeks.
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