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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer announces subscription at $1.50 per year and single copies at 5 cents. Acknowledgments and resolutions cost per line, with a 25 cent minimum. births and marriages are published free of charge. entertainment announcements priced per line.
Lansing reports the coming year’s budget as the largest yet with four million in new revenue from malt tax motor fees hunting licenses and the Green truck bill while 25 million more to raise mainly by general property tax. Memorial Day observances in town honor fallen soldiers with quiet solemnity and decorated graves.
Saline city council proposes a summer traffic policeman to deter speeding. Authorities note arrests alone won’t curb risk. a visible warning at all city approaches is needed to reduce accidents and save lives. The plan highlights speed control as a community safety measure.
A Michigan Investor column cites a gentleman who refused to sell stock at 500 a share to settle debts. It notes his current assets and character trump monetary gain, arguing he gains more than money by preserving his soul and prudence over greed.
Kenneth Friess and Merle F. Warner of Hudson were fined and assessed costs totaling 11 dollars each after convicting of using dynamite to fish in Bean Creek. The case highlights dynamiting fish as a serious offense in Lenawee County.
Manchester Rotarians welcomed Saline and Tecumseh clubs for a Monday banquet at the Manchester Guild Hall. Prof Emerill formerly of the University of Michigan and now in Hollywood spoke on talking pictures and voice testing for film. About 13 local members and 15 Tecumseh Rotarians attended. Dr J B Wallace spoke on The Patriotism of Tomorrow praising steadfast loyalty to the flag and warning that liberty does not mean license amid growing immigrant populations.
The club gathered May 21 at Mrs. Dorothy Heilman and Mrs. Jessie Robison’s home with 33 attendees. President Mrs. Mabel Needham led, roll call covered miscellaneous items, program included Memorial Day theme and music by Miss Vesta Mills and others, and notes from a County Federation meeting were read. Next meeting set for June 18 at Mrs. Ida Mehler’s home with poetry and history as roll call.
Last Sunday was bright with a large memorial service at night. The American Legion attended in body and praised the service as splendid. Next Sunday worship at 10 am with Sunday school at 11 15 am. Harry Finch superintendent. Endeavor groups meet at 7 15 pm followed by a fine eight o clock service. George Austin assists with cornet.
The Saline Jr 4-H club held its May meeting at Miss Dorothy Gordon's home with 31 members present. Hollis Carr Nora Gordon Rex Gleason and Florence Wiedmayer were elected delegates to the county convention at Ann Arbor June 10. Elmer Lange was named alternate. The June meeting will be a picnic June 25 with an invitation extended to the Korrect Kare Kalf Klub.
Doc Wheeler leads Saline bail team to North Adams Saturday to meet Hillsdale county boys in a Decoration Day encounter. Saline has shown solid form this season but faces weather and league fluctuations as the Southern Michigan League stalls. Milan plans no team and other outfits show little interest, leaving individual games as the plan if local teams awaken.
The Washtenaw County Farm Bureau will hold its regular quarterly meeting Friday May 29 at 8 p m at the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce The event includes a Memorial Day play Three Soldiers of the Land local talent will perform and group singing led by Mrs N W Laird Refreshments will follow Lieutenant C W Hard M D receives foreign assignment to Gorgas Hospital Panama sailing June 23 His parents Dr and Mrs P B Hardy visited the new hospital during a South America trip three years ago
Minister S. Schofield notes Faith and fear in modern society with a Sunday program including worship at 10 am and 7:30 pm. The column also covers Winfield Stahl turning to cement crafts imitating wood, praised for durability and waterproofing per the Brooklyn Exponent.
Michigan circuit court in Ann Arbor asks Merle B Carlit to appear within three months. Publication of notice to run in Saline Observer starting two weeks from now. George W Sample circuit judge Clarmon L Pray clerk Lee N Brown attorney May 14 28 June 5 11 12 19 1931
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds services Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday school for under 20 following the service. Testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. May 31 lesson sermon denounces necromancy and hypnotism citing Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy text. The Milan Leader reports Clinton plant sale clarifying outside power lines sold to Detroit Edison, Clinton’s surplus funds and Macon line sale affecting village finances. Don’t overlook the Liner Ads.
Mrs. S A Solomon of New Bern North Carolina lost 47 pounds in three months using Kruschen Salts. She dropped from 217 to 170 pounds and reports greater strength, youthfulness, and relief from longstanding pains. She advocates the product and notes a four week supply costs 85 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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