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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
4
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Austin Robison has championed economy during his term as county supervisor and in his bid for county treasurer. The October board session may consider altering salaries for county officials amid a pro and con debate on pay during economic hardship. Robison’s philosophy earns praise as a model for prudent taxpayer spending.
A Chicago research bureau study cited by Jealine Contractors highlights low material costs and higher labor efficiency as a window for remodels and modernization. It argues that hiring locally supports communities and speeds prosperity, urging shoppers to buy at home and employers to use surplus labor now.
The piece reviews Dr Glenn Frank of the University of Wisconsin arguing for action oriented learning over absorption and suggests college may not be necessary for all. It notes admission that four years may be better spent gaining practical experience and that college is indispensable only for those pursuing learned professions.
Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society plans its fall meeting in Lansing at the Hotel Oldson on Saturday October 18. Dinner for members and guests precedes a program with Prof Claude S. Larzalere presiding and Prof E R Bosak delivering a talk on Recent Discoveries in Egypt Syria and Mesopotamia. Prof Lew Allen Chase will discuss Foundation Work in History and has just joined the Michigan Historical Commission.
Members of the Hammond Parent-Teacher Association met at Andrew Girbach’s home for their regular gathering. The president led the session with the Lord’s Prayer, followed by a program including piano and harmonica duets by Floyd Rhoades and Charles Masterson, recitation by Leila McCollum, reading by Mrs. Mary McMann, another duet by Rhoades and Masterson, and a talk by Superintendent A A Kalder. Supper served to about fifty attendees. The next meeting location is to be announced.
A review notes wide diversification across retailers. Over 5,000 drug stores have added 10 cent departments and general merchandise. Filling stations, tobacco stores and Ghann food stores are broadening assortments with tires, sandwiches, soda fountains and books. If trends continue, periodicals may be sold at filling stations and tires at news stands.
A bid for the Hud son Mills bridge on Territorial Road saw Lowyering and Longbotham of Ann Arbor win at 16502.23 but withdraw their bid. Arbor Construction Co. submitted about 22000, a 6000 gap, and the contract went to the higher bidder. The editor questions state bidding practices and transparency while warning against overbearing solicitors. Four youths from Chelsea and Freedom jailed in Ann Arbor for theft of Clover seed from Chelsea Lumber Grain Co. warehouse. Residents named Policht, Koneski, Mayer, and Kalmbach were arrested after a Jackson police operation.
Readable fragments describe visits among residents from Adrian Lansing Holland Dearborn Ann Arbor and Detroit. Mentions include deaths of Fred Reese in Jackson and a Livingston dog incident blamed on Dexter clerk William Clark with livestock losses.
Michigan men won trips to the National Dairy Show in St Louis for October 11 to 19. Dean Straub of Galien earned his award by building a herd of 10 cows with the highest average butterfat production among 22 states testing dairy cows. A C Baltzer of Michigan State College received notice of his reward as state supervisor of herd association tests, reflecting Michigan’s strong ranking in herd improvement nationwide.
A well known British doctor specialized in obesity lists normal weights for men over fifty with heights from five foot three to six foot two inches. He recommends weighing in indoor clothing and using Kruschen Method advice to shed fat. The plan includes four weeks of eradicating pastries and sweets, eating lean meats, vegetables, salads, and fruit, plus a daily half teaspoon of Struchen Salts in hot water each morning.
Michigan State College short course department directs village choir contests for churches in towns under 2 000 population. Casts must have six or more members. entries to hast Lansing. Four contests in Escanaba Gaylord Reed City and Mayville on dates late October to early November. Groups sing two selections with Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away as one piece. prizes totaling 560 dollars from Olds Community Singing Guide.
Sunday worship at 10 includes a sermon Straight Paths for Gods Feet with music like Prélude Larghetto and All Glory to Jesus. Junior League meets 5 pm with Ruth Needham. youth story hour 4 pm.Epworth League 6 30 pm. youth choir leads, sermon What Is a Christian. Prayer and Bible study midweek.
Last Sunday was a splendid day of worship with strong attendance across all services The pastor hopes absentees will join next Sunday’s sessions Worship at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 15 Young People and Junior Endeavor at 6 15 p m with special services at 7 30.
The Christian Science Society of Saliné holds Sunday services at 10 30 a m in the hall above Citizens Bank with a Sunday school after the morning service for pupils under 20. The Wednesday church meeting invites all, and the lesson sermon for October 12 asks Are Sin Disease and Death Real with citations from the Bible and Science and Health.
A clipped article fragment mentions expense concerns for senators and their pay, reflecting a debate on budget and accountability within the legislative branch. Named officials or organizations are not clearly readable in the fragment.
Lowell Spike of Ypsilanti has been named to the Michigan state 4-H dairy judging team. Officials from Michigan State College selected him as the top member of the squad for the National Dairy Show in St. Louis next week, citing his excellent work at the Michigan State Fair.
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