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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
4
The notice outlines pricing for notices in the Saline Observer including card of thanks poetry and entertainments with per line rates and minimum charges. It states obituaries and marriage notices are published free of charge and warns that paid items may be charged to benefit individuals or businesses.
Michigan police warn against phony emergency telegrams signed by a relative to steal money. Lieut. Van A. Loomis says racketeers use forged notes claiming a relative has been in an automobile accident and asks for immediate funds. Verify with a phone call to the supposed victim to prevent loss.
A head on collision on the Ann Arbor railroad three miles north of Milan left several hurt. George Tracey, foreman, suffered a fractured skull. engineer William Farrell had a broken arm and broken ribs. Others with bruises were treated at Milan, Owosso, and Toledo hospitals. Authorities cited a miscommunication of orders as the wreck cause.
Detroit Board of Health imposes that all milk shippers to the Detroit market install insulated milk tanks by November 1. Michigan State College exhibit shows insulation materials for trial. County meetings arranged to educate producers. Ford Motor Company bid on Saline River bridge at Milan delayed awaiting contract details. Dundee Reporter notes village council meeting reveals plan settlement may delay bid presentation.
Officials urge strict student conduct for school bus riders. Children must follow patrols and driver instructions, be punctual, avoid horseplay or talking-to the driver, keep the bus clean, never stick limbs from windows, and report any bus damage promptly. Parents and teachers must reinforce these expectations.
A dated lineup lists football style bowling fixtures: Farmers, Merchants, Keveling, Armbruster, Texaco, Tanner, Recreation, Postoffice, and Ambruster with multiple matchups from October through December across two months, including repeat pairings and misprints.
Many Michigan high schools resume speech work and debate under the Michigan High School Forensic Association. Enrollments rise, signaling a potential membership record as more schools join. Debates center on government ownership of electrical utilities with two series of preliminaries starting November 27 and culminating April 30 at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, for the 20th state championship. Gold watches await every contestant. Kala mazoo Central High defeated Plymouth High last year in front of a 5000 audience.
St John’s Lutheran Church Bridgewater invites attendees to Harvest Home on Sunday October 11 with English services and a sermon on God’s Blessing in the Harvest. Sunday school at 11 o'clock and services on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Body invited. The Blisfield Railroad Company seeks ICC authority to abandon 12.5 miles from Adrian Wa bash to Riga Petersburg Sun notices.
Senior Mary Ellen Kendall reports in U S government class on Congress powers and current events while shorthand rumors swirl. Junior Katy Lou Clay describes debating progress, test storms, and chemistry experiments aboard the ship Tynior with Machinist Lloyd Armbruster sidelined by a broken collarbone.
Wirt J. LeBaron, lifelong resident and prominent farmer of the Milan area, died at St. Joseph's hospital after a short illness. He was 71, born in York township, and survived by his wife, 13 children, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday with burial in Marble Park cemetery. Separately, Clinton Local reports car thefts involving Clinton Smith and Lois Lancaster, with suspects from Detroit. Smith’s car recovered with minor damage.
The Federated Church calls all to attend a 10:00 a.m. preaching service and a 11:15 a.m. Sunday school. Young people meet at 6:30 p.m. worship at 7:30 p.m. and mid-week service Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
Morning worship at 10 o clock with Sunday school at 11 15 led by Harry A Holmes the superintendent Epworth Leagues meet at 6 30 Evening services at 7 30 Wednesday prayer service and Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30
St James Evangelical Church in Saline Township hosts an Arnival Mission Festival on Sunday October 4 with morning and evening services. German and English services will alternate with English services on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Moron motorist beware.
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