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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
3
Public notice on postal status, subscription prices and classification charges for Saline Observer Saline Michigan outlines annual rates single copies and terms for condensed notices including obituaries and marriage notices published free of charge while other personal or business benefit content is billed at standard rates.
In Saline a main highway corridor to major cities causes heavy summer traffic. A traffic policeman was hired to curb speeders and red light runners. Fines have been fair and aimed at safety, not revenue, with no outsider complaints. The town plans for next summer and notes signs and motorcycles may improve enforcement.
Article cites McDermott analyzing panhandling as a $150 million U S business with fake charities, pilots into a broader $250 million picture. He urges local chambers to prepare a roster of authorized charities to curb fraud and aid reform.
Beginning Sunday September 28 and for 24 Sundays a series of parental education radio talks will air on station WJR Detroit at 5 00 p m The talks are part of the University of Michigan program directed by Assistant Professor Waldo Abbot and produced with the Extension Division Michigan Congress of Parents and Teachers The opening address was given by Dr Alexander Ruthven president of the University.
The week of October 5 to 11 is Fire Prevention Week with October 9 as Fire Prevention Day. The article notes 1925 national fire loss exceeded 473 million dollars and Michigan losses reached 13.9 million. It urges municipal fire departments and civic clubs to promote awareness through meetings parades displays essays inspections and campaigns and highlights fire resistant materials proper chimneys heating plants electrical safety and clean housekeeping as preventive measures.
A Carondolet Missouri News column urges local merchants to spend heavily on newspaper ads for a year. It argues the paper mirrors the town, boosts commerce, and serves as a key weekly contact with customers, promising high returns from broad advertising.
A copy of the Maryland and Baltimore Journal and Advertiser dated August 20, 1773 was shown to the Star office. The issue includes foreign and political news and a large advertisement by George Washington promoting a 20 000 acre land patent on the Ohio and Great Kanawha rivers.
Construction crews race to finish a new school as doors lag and floors, seating, and equipment await installation. Gym and showers near completion. green-painted steel windows and woodwork finished. Grounds, sidewalks, and landscaping contracts under review by the board of education.
A Willing Workers meeting was held at Bellville on September 25 with Mrs Louis Ellis hosting. Selections and readings marked the program plus birthday tributes led by Mrs Hallie Mehler. Thirty seven members attended and plans were made for October including an officer election dinner. Aaron Virgie, 21, fell to his death in Toledo at the International Harvester elevator shaft incident.
Village treasurer Frank Camburn reports tax receipts are steady despite hard times. Summer taxes due July 1 with October 1 extension. delinquent payments go to county with monthly penalties. Village valuation totals 1 157 250 with real estate 918 450 and personal property 238 800. general fund tax 17 937 62. Loans were needed to cover operating expenses due to late payments. Ida Cortin files for divorce after finding a powder puff in her husband’s pocket.
Public notice to all landowners in Saline Township Michigan and all highway right of ways to cut down and destroy n oxious weeds by July 1 1930 and again by September 1 1930 with any needed actions to prevent seeding. Failure to comply incurs costs plus a ten percent levy and related taxes. Dated June 1 1930 Sebastian Tinkbhiner Saline Township Washie Naw Michigan.
The Probate Court of Washtenaw County appoints commissioners to receive examine and adjust all claims against the estate of George Schmid Sr deceased. Creditors may present claims within four months from September 10 1930. A meeting to examine and adjust claims is set for November 17 1930 and January 17 1931 at 10 o clock each day at the residence of George Schmid Jr in Saline Michigan.
The CG E party Friday night in the basement drew about sixty young people who had a good time and vowed to come again. Sunday evening attendance was about double after vacation. Next Sunday the pastor will discuss The Man Who Could Not Sleep. Communion at 10:00, Sunday School at 11:15, Young Peoples and Junior Endeavor at 6:45, sermon at 7:30.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets in the hall above Citizens Bank with a 10:30 a.m. Sunday service and a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimonial meeting. Sunday school follows the morning service for pupils under 20. The October 3 lesson sermon titled Unreality cites Isaiah 44 8 and passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.
Methodist notes outline Rally Day on Sunday October 5 with a 10:00 service and a corral of programs including On Earth As It Is In Heaven. Evening Epworth League Rally merges with the sermon at 7:30. Week includes teacher luncheon Tuesday and prayer meeting Wednesday. Friday fireside rally, Saturday Rawsonville District League Rally and Chelsea Home fruit booth festival with potluck. A posting closes with a controversial UK quote about golf.
The Washtenaw County Probate Court in Ann Arbor orders Emma Layer to publish notice of a petition to admit the will of Charles Wolf to probate and grant administration to A. R. Burkhardt or a suitable person. A hearing is set for October 14, 1930 at 9:00 A.M. Public notice must run in the Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks prior to hearing.
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