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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1930
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists post office entry at Saline Michigan as second class matter. Rates include eight months one dollar, four months fifty cents, two months twenty five cents, with per line charges for cards of thanks, resolutions, poetry, and announcements. Obituary and marriage notices are published free of charge.
The passage asserts that daily experiences shape a boy and that proper training guides him to mature responsibility. It emphasizes parental influence, especially a father’s example and a mother’s lessons, as formative forces shaping character and honor as the world's greatest heritage.
A New Wilmington Pennsylvania Globe article explains how well written store descriptions and prices attract customers. It notes advertising creates desire and drives sales by presenting merchandise engagingly to readers.
Economists urge balanced spending over hoarding to restore prosperity. With unemployment high, buying power shrinks as cautious consumers tighten purses. The article argues that if each of the 120 million Americans spent ten cents more daily, the economy could gain over four billion dollars yearly.
The state department of conservation will hold an informal meeting in the Senate chamber at the Capitol on Thursday December 4 at 10 o clock. All interested persons may attend to discuss conservation issues before the legislative session.
A Saline based independent basketball team forms to compete with clubs from Clinton Dundee Deerfield Tecumseh and Manchester. Melvin Alber will manage with Alfred Schmid as assistant. Home games are Wednesdays at the Saline school hall. most away games Fridays. Schedule covers December to February with nine games.
Scouts collect hickory and walnut nuts this fall for planting under the American Forestry Association national nut tree program. Nuts, gathered from historic sites such as Mount Vernon Monticello Arlington Gettysburg, will be sent to Washington for nursery beds and seedling distribution. The plan calls for 5,000,000 trees planted in five years, a patriotic reforestation effort needing broad support.
A Nebraska weekly criticising the Federal Farm Board faces a bid by the board to prompt the Federal Trade Commission and the Post Office Department to probe the editor. The incident draws charges of attempted censorship while highlighting tensions over public commentary on government bodies.
Michigan State College of Agriculture launches a farm advertising program to teach how to market farm products, cut out middlemen, and connect producers with consumers. The goal is to show advertising as a cheap way to create markets and boost farmer confidence. A separate note mentions Wess Potter, Belding fire chief, claiming a potato record of thirteen pounds from one vine, with Porter showcasing nine large potatoes.
The West Saline Group of rural teachers met at the Dold school with Helen Klumpp as hostess. Mrs. Mildred Robinson opened the session and teachers reported drill devices to correct English errors from the prior survey and discussed continuing drills.
The 1929 30 fiscal year report shows total assets at 45 694 043 33 with gains led by real estate and buildings. Sugar Island land gifted by Gov Osborn appraised at 379 373 and Law School site added 121 893 plus observatory land cost 30 200.
At a Washtenaw County Fair Society meeting last Thursday President C. J. Hutzel said rumors of a county takeover are only suggestions with no official discussion. Reelecting to the board were John Lawson York township Benjamin Stein Scio township and Frank McLane Ypsilanti. Treasurer Ben Pryer reported a treasury balance of 198.60 and total society assets valued at 128751.50, including about 43000 land and 52000 buildings. The meeting drew about 50 members.
Announcement by Fred H. Lewis of Ann Arbor and former Chelsea resident says a new industry will locate in Chelsea to manufacture radio receiving sets. The Lewis Clark Radio Laboratories will be formed by Lewis Clyde Clark and J. H. Kuhns of Jackson and occupy the Chelsea Rubber Company building and produce radios exclusively.
The Masonic Temple band of 85 pieces will perform at a Saturday night concert in the Masonic Temple auditorium Detroit as part of the fourth Show-Dance under United Blue Lodge committee. Merritt C. Schwenck says the group features professional musicians. vaudeville acts will also be presented under George H. Finzel. Polly Josef will host a two hour program starting 8 15 with two 15 piece orchestras in crystal and fountain ballrooms for dancing and bridge tables provided.
Frank Reynolds of Whittaker was found dead in the woods with a bullet through the heart after a search party looked for him when he did not return Monday. Coroner Ganzhorn waived an inquest. Deputy Sheriff Jacob Andres investigates. Reynolds had lived with his sister Mrs. Winifred Shukiatt and worked at the Ford plant in Dearborn until recently.
The 1930 Christmas seal features a smiling Santa Claus carrying a tree and waving. Starting Thanksgiving Day the seals cost a penny and fund the Michigan Tuberculosis Association activities including chest clinics nursing service sanatorium campaigns and research. The program also supports child health education with Princess Watassa teaching health in schools reaching over 200 000 children. Since 1908 these funds have reduced tuberculosis deaths. in 1929 mortality would have risen by 1 500 more if 1908 rates persisted.
Sunday morning worship at 10 features a Belonging sermon by the pastor with music from the senior choir. Morning Prelude, violin solo, offertory, and anthems anchored by O Worship the Lord. Junior League to become junior church next Sunday with a brief story sermon for children. Sunday school at 11 15. Epworth League at 6 30. Union meeting ends the special meetings. Special children's meeting Sunday at 3 PM.
The evangelistic meetings have stretched beyond a week with evening services in the Federated Church this week. Sunday features include a 10 a.m. sermon, 11:15 a.m. Sunday school, 6:45 p.m. Young Peoples and Junior Endeavor, and a 7:30 p.m. closing service.
The Saline Christian Science Society meets Sundays at 10 30 in the hall above Citizens Bank with a Wednesday 7 30 testimonial meeting. Sunday school follows the service for pupils under 20. The November 30 lesson sermon denounces necromancy and hypnotism with citations from Romans and Eddy’s Science and Health. Some social humor about life insurance and radio chatter.
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