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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1928
Page
1
The Michigan Highway Department reports 352 1/2 miles of hard surfaced road laid by October 15, surpassing 1927. Concrete paving reached 325 1/2 miles, with prison labor building 78 1/2 miles and 600 to 900 vehicles used. Three cent gasoline tax funding made the achievement possible.
Farmers in Isabella county lead a state contest to find the best draft horse colt for next fall. Forty colts have been entered with weights and defects examined under Michigan State College supervision. The contest runs a year with awards based on growth and soundness, with guidance from the animal husbandry department and local agents.
The Grand Rapids Audubon club issues a leaflet on winter feeding listing foods such as nuts seeds apples stale doughnuts and suet. It recommends cracking nuts in shells to aid exercise and tossing grain and bread crumbs away from the tray to attract sparrows and pigeons while avoiding disturbance to other birds. Signed by Mr and Mrs Chickadee advance agents for the winter visitors.
A department of conservation sponsored bill would divide Michigan into three fishing zones with distinct seasons based on temperature belts. After a four year survey the measure was sent to Governor Fred W. Green. Lower Michigan gets two zones and the Upper Peninsula one.
Sunday worship at 10 morning and 7:30 evening services. Sunday school at 11:15 led by E Cramer. Epworth League devotional at 6:30. Prayer and Bible study Thursday at 7:30. Also offers 7 acres corn in shock and 20 tons wheat straw for sale by William Schnirring at a Ypsilantia farm.
Nancy Jane Beatey Biddle born February 4 1856 in Groveland New York moved with her family to Washtenaw County aged five and lived there most of her life. She married Ira Biddle February 4 fifty years ago and they celebrated a golden wedding last winter. Survived by her husband two sons Clyde and Carl at home and Thomas of Ann Arbor two sisters Mrs Sarah Tracey and Mrs Catherine Sting seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held at the Saline Ann Arbor road home with Rev Scho field of Saline officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery Saline.
Conservation officers report plentiful deer across northern Michigan as winter 1927 28 favored the population. A new law enforcement plan will include forest fire prevention staff joining the game protection division to strengthen restrictions and reduce poaching with deputies familiar with every road and stream.
Ronald Tower was honored with a 20th birthday surprise hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Tower. About forty guests attended hosted by the Christian Endeavor Society of which Ronald serves as president. Ypsilanti members joined in games and refreshments as a fine watch chair was presented for his faithful service.
Short classified notice advertising rental of a house and garage on East Henry Street. Defines contact as Herman Brecer nitz with 4tf implied referencing owner or agent.
The Isaak Walton League of America sets nine axioms for proper hunting behavior. Emphasizes valuing human life over game, clear aiming, fire safety, lawful conduct, eradicating game hogs, preventing fires, avoiding trespass and farmyard hunting, protecting farm fences and stock, and preserving seed stock while maintaining a clear conscience and inviting return trips.
The Hammond school P T A met November 5 at the Cornish home. Officers elected: President Burt Osborne, Vice President Mrs Glenn Gordon, Secretary Harriet J Martin, Treasurer Wilbur Cornish, Song Leader Mrs Clarence Carr. The program included music by Ann Arbor Male Quartet, plays, recitations, duets, and an address by Mr Nurnberger. Refreshments followed and next meeting set at the Hammonds.
Pastor T Dunk outlines the day with Morning service at 10 o clock Bible school 11 15 Young Peoples service 7 pm and Evening service 7 45 The Bible Study Class meets Thursday at 7 30 continuing the book of Kings The Apostle urges regular assembly and stresses spiritual nourishment The church invites all to worship and participate in fellowship and study
A wedding at Fort Mye in Detroit unites Edna C Love daughter of Mr and Mrs Love of Saline township with Thomas S Love of Saline. Leona Daniel sister of the bride serves as bridesmaid and Robert Love brother of the groom is best man. After a reception the couple leaves for a honeymoon trip through the east coast on their way to their west residence.
River Junction California a temporary town built for the film Steamboat Bill Jr starring Buster Keaton and Ernest Torrence thrived briefly along the Sacramento River attracting crowds and river traffic before fading as the production moved on. The town existed only months yet provided a booming backdrop for a landmark Keaton comedy produced by Joseph M. Schenck.
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