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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
4
Saline Observer lists postage details and pricing for notices and ads. Card of Thanks, resolutions of condolence, poetry, entertainment announcements priced per line with minimum charges. Personal or business notices charged at regular rates. Obstetric and marriage notices published free.
The first Class meet occurred in the new Saline school building and a formal dedication will follow in two weeks. The fireproof structure offers better ventilation lighting and sanitary facilities and will host cooking sewing manual training agriculture and gymnasium programs. The town is urged to use the facility for meetings suppers entertainments and social gatherings as well as education for both youth and adults.
Telegrams and gas stations mix as filling stations add tires tobacco sandwiches books and more to their stock. They plan to become branch telegraph offices with attendants delivering messages or slot telephone payments. One firm targets thousands of branches, boosting rural access and tourist convenience. Women losing their manhood is noted as a payoff line.
Lenawee voters rejected a $5,000 annual extension program ending home demonstration and agricultural club work led by Mrs. Eunice Pardee and James Howkzema. The decision halts county efforts to modernize homes and farming methods, despite arguments that the cost is small compared with county education spending. The writer calls for future restoration of the program.
Farmers may soon match city radio reception as air cell sets need only two volts and a breathing battery. These two volt tubes and long life air cell transmit power with minimal maintenance, allowing three hours daily use for a year and lower costs than traditional dry cells.
Farm electrification gains pace as large utilities expand tri power networks. A Madison Wisconsin College report cites 35 000 electrified farms in that state with broader adoption elsewhere. Electric power raises rural living standards and aids tasks from grinding feed to cooling dairy products.
Local hunters head north for the opening of deer season which begins at midnight Friday November 14. A group of eleven departed early Wednesday for Germfask Germfask County upper peninsula, returning November 23. Another party went Tuesday to Rockland Ontonagon county with plans for further trips north during the season.
The Saline city petition, bearing 201 signatures, moves forward as officials appoint a committee to file charter nominations. The council also approves a fire truck insurance panel, lists numerous payment bills, and adjourns subject to the president’s call. Dr. Alexander G. Ruthven chairs the 1930 Christmas Seal Sale Honorary Committee for the Michigan Tuberculosis Association.
A humorous look at Santa's assortment of animals and talking dogs in a bustling scene. The calico dog appears ferocious but is friendly to children and fans. other animals are craft items or easy to embroider. Nearby, a farmer near Lowell shares prosperity by giving beef to four needy families. The piece ends with a note on worthless stocks feeling permanent.
Michigan State college will broadcast a series of soils discussions starting Wednesday at 12 noon E S T. Speakers include Ralph Cole on planning next spring's work and Duane Rainey on results from the first year at the demonstration farm. The lineup features county agents and soil specialists.
The Federated Church notes a strong turnout last Sunday under Pastor D D Kircher. George Austin sang a solo at the Armistice Day service and next Sunday’s schedule invites worship at 10 am with Sunday school at 11 15 am and evening activities including Young People Junior Endeavor at 6 45 pm evangelistic services at 7 30 pm.
The Saline Christian Science Society invites all to Sunday services at 10:30 a m with a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Sunday school welcomes pupils under 20. Lesson subjects include Mortals and Immortals and citations from Isaiah 46 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Purchase of the Tecumseh Clinton highway right of way nears completion with one option left. The five mile M 52 extension will be 20 feet wide. grading and curves will be adjusted this fall with paving next spring. Clinton Local.
A vintage weight reduction pitch lists heights and weights for women aged 40 to 44 and urges cutting pies pastries and candy for four weeks. It promotes Kruschen Salts as a safe method, claiming a bottle lasts four weeks and can be purchased at Sugden's drug store or any drug store.
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