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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1934
Page
4
Distressed owners urged to vote for a constitutional amendment in November to allow a lower tax rate on personal property than on real estate. The non partisan group backs placing the measure on the general election ballot to unlock millions in hidden valuation and ease the burden on visible property owners.
The piece argues against a gas and weight tax amendment, warning it would drain highway funds by over seven million dollars, harm school districts and counties, require higher local taxes, and fail motorists with uncertain savings. It stresses the gas tax as fair and urges vigilance against selfish motives.
In Michigan a county with 5000 people should not mirror the same government plan as the largest counties. Supporters of the county home rule amendment argue flexibility to reduce costs and tailor administration, while preserving electoral choice. A Montcalm County sheriff injury and a Wisconsin liquor raid death are noted as reminders of rigid rules.
The Dorcas circle sponsored event in the auditorium drew strong attendance and praise. John Elbert Schroen led with an accordion solo, George Wood performed on the musical saw, Maxine Fosdick dazzled with tap numbers, and the Keynon Quartet supplied spirited vocal pieces. A Tennessee Valley film shown with Mary Boutelle discussing regional prospects drew attention.
St John's Lutheran Church Bridgewater led by Pastor M. C. Phillipp holds divine services at 10 am and Sunday school at 11. Hinglish services are scheduled on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Everyone is invited.
E Kircher D D pastor leads 10 a m worship with 11 15 Sunday school led by Cotton and Geddes assisted by Mrs House with Hileen Martin at piano. Evening 6 20 young peoples societies meet and 7 30 union school meeting at the M E church with Mr Clay superintendent speaking and the High School orchestra providing music.
Sunday service begins at 10 with harvest offerings to thank God for the year's gifts. Sermon titled The Gifts of God. 11 15 Sunday school led by Supt H A Holmes. Evening service 7 30 features School Might with the high school glee club and Federated church union. Wednesday Bible study and prayer. Thursday choir meeting directed by Mrs Chauncey Fitzgerald.
Hunters misled by local notices as woodcock season in the lower peninsula opens October 15 to 26, with no open season in the upper peninsula. Federal rules forbid pre October shooting and woodcock are not migratory fowl, so no federal duck stamp needed beyond a state license.
The Young Republicans of the second district will hold a Monroe rally on Saturday October 20 with a parade athletic events dinner at the High school and a mass meeting in the evening. Former Governor Wilbur M Brucker and former Congressman Earl C Michener are among evening speakers and several hundred attendees are expected from Lenawee Washtenaw Jackson and Monroe counties.
The September record shows overall attendance 97.8 percent with 320 pupils present of 322 enrolled. Punctuality 99.21 with 94 tardy marks. ninth grade led in attendance, seventh grade most punctual, and October aims noted plus World Series listening provisions and fire prevention drills.
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