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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
2
The notice outlines pricing for single copies and subscriptions, listing rates up to annual terms, and charges for cards of thanks, obituaries, marriages, poetry, and announcements. It specifies per line rates, minimums, and free publication for obituary and marriage notices.
The Observer challenges the claim that halting itemized bills cuts costs by 75 percent. It argues the savings will be under 50 percent and questions the Michigan Municipal League endorsement, noting the League favors mimeograph statements mailed to reduce costs rather than public inspection at the clerk's office.
A three month effort will interview 150,000 Michigan youths aged 16 to 24 to aid schools and employment agencies. An enumerator will visit one fifth of youth, ask about education work experience and interests, and promise confidentiality.
Delegates from townships gathered in Ann Arbor to elect Triple A county officers for 1940 Fred Blumhardt was re elected chair and Harry M Cole re appointed secretary treasurer Other officers and community committeemen for Bridgewater Lodi Pittsfield Saline and other townships were chosen to support the national farm program for the coming year
A reader asks for quick salads as gardens wane. The piece offers simple mix ideas using cabbage peppers dates celery orange bananas and nuts with alternatives to mayonnaise. It notes color boosts and adds that peas beets and tomatoes can join in, plus tips on nut storage and planning future favorites.
In Michigan a conference led by Dr Marieve dean of the college of home economics seeks to spur statewide educational efforts to reduce domestic accidents. The October 24 event invites leading organizations and home economics chairmen with sessions free to the public and special invitations for chairs.
The excerpt lists numerous local social moves and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Leo LaCroix traveling to Chicago and Milwaukee, Reverend Hoffman attending the Alma Presbyterian synod, and various residents hosting guests. It notes cattle-testing by Dr. Meyers, moves into new houses, and church society activities with officers elected.
Lloyd A. Peyton announces a cub leaders round table for men and women active in cub packs near Newkirk camp Dexter Hach. The event features a covered dish, coffee, cider and doughnuts from 2 to 9 p m. Emphasis on cubbing methods handicrafts and procedures with all parents and leaders invited.
Church announces Divine services in German at 10 00 and 11 00 o clock Sunday school follows. Reverend H L Engel leads.
Church notices list morning worship at 10 with Sunday school at 11 15 and evening service at 8. Christian Endeavor at 7 led by Dorothy Otto. Wednesday circle led by Mrs George Bair and Thursday junior choir at 4 pm with adult choir at 8 pm.
The Methodist Church lists a morning worship 10:00 to 11:00 led by minister C B Laxman with the sermon Destroying the Good. Church school 11:00 to 12:00 with Ray Davis as superintendent. Evening junior league 6:30 to 7:30 led by Mrs L Burgan and Miss J Stark, with Eipworth Teague. Mid week service Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 on The Authority of the Church. Choir practice Thursday 7:30.
York Baptist Church on Stony Creek and Platt Roads hosts Sunday school and Bible class at noon followed by a Young People’s meeting at 7 00 p m Thursday evening prayer and praise service at 8 00 p m Rev John E Hendricks is the pastor.
Washtenaw-Livingston Council announces a leadership training conference for troop leaders the first weekend of each month at Camp Newkirk. The November session runs November 4–5 from 2 PM to Sunday, focusing on Troop Management Methods with a nominal meal charge.
I H A Holmes cashier of the above named bank, swear the capital surplus undivided profits figures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. The amounts shown are 434,137.61 for undivided profits and 506,784.65 for capital surplus.
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