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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

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Saline Savings Bank Closes Doors By Order Of Directors

Saline Savings Bank shut its doors Saturday night by order of the board of directors to protect depositors amid sustained withdrawals and unsettled business conditions. A conference with the state banking commissioner followed, with officials citing sufficient assets to repay deposits if properly managed. The closure aims to safeguard customers while assets recover with improving business conditions.

Saline Saline Savings Bank

Burkhart Store Robbery Sees $30 Stolen Saturday Night

A well dressed stranger in a grey suit robbed the Burkhart store after asking to consult his brother. The safe held about $386 and the thief left via the front door. Mr. Burkhart pursued the suspect who turned out to be Dr. Lewis Fast, as another accomplice fled. A state police car was spotted near Dr Fast’s office afterward.

Burkhart Mr. Burkhart Dr. Lewis Fast Dr. Fast

Auxiliary Bridge Pedro Party At Mercantile Building

The Saline Mercantile Company donates its new Mercantile Building for a Friday night 8 30 PM party hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. The public is invited. the event features bridge and pedro contests with prizes and refreshments, marking the auxiliary’s first function in the building.

Saline Mercantile Company American Legion Auxiliary Pedro

Rotary Club Plans Halloween Party In City Parade

At a Thursday meeting A A Kalder outlined a Hallowe'en party to start at 9 p m Saturday with a costume parade through town. Children assemble at the school then pass a judge's stand near the center, with winners in age groups. Afterward cider and peanut sacks are offered near Ann Arbor street and Michigan avenue, weather permitting, followed by a free movie inside the school. Alwin Burnhardt spoke on Attendance and Fellowship. Guests from Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor attended.

Rotarians A. A. Kalder Hallowe'en Ann Arbor Street Michigan Avenue Rotary Alwin Burnhardt L. F. Randall Gus Languis L. D. Townsend Fred H. Nissly Paul Ungrodt Ypsilanti William A. Scholer R. G. Kissinger Roscoe Bonisteel Ann Arbor

Auction sale of Wilbur Cornish estate near Saline

The executor announces a public auction on October 30 1931 at 1 pm about 30 miles southwest of Saline. Cash terms. Items include five work horses six cows with calves and milking stock, sows and stock hogs, alfalfa hay, Chevrolet truck and farm implements, tools, harness and household goods. Bill Brockway cited for license issue after meeting game warden nearby.

Wilbur Cornish Saline L. E. Fairbanks Henry Bredernitz

Citizens Bank Meets Demands After Saline Savings Collapse

The Citizens Bank reports it easily met all withdrawal demands after the unexpected closing of Saline Savings. President Carl A. Curtiss credits readiness and ample cash, notes offers of additional local funds, and expresses sympathy for Saline Savings and confidence in the community’s banking needs.

Curtiss Saline Savings Bank Citizens Bank Carl A. Curtiss Saline ‘Savings Bank Detroit Ann Arbor Salizié Savings Bank

Saline Falls to Ypsilanti Central 14 to 6 in Friday Game

Saline suffered a 14 to 6 defeat at the hands of Ypsilanti Central High School. A 30 yard run by a Ypsi halfback opened scoring in the second quarter, followed by a successful pass to Marion for Saline. Final tally came in the late period as Ypsilanti drove in for another score.

Saline Central High School Ypsilanti Ypsi Edgar Westphal Marion Hertler Ypsilanti Boys Ypsilanti Central Bracey

City Bowling League To Be Started Here Soon

Plans are underway to form a city bowling league with six to eight teams. Matches will follow a two-series format similar to Ann Arbor tournaments with three games per team on four nights. If eight teams form, play will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays with two matches per evening.

Jay W. Harmon Ann Arbor Jay Harmon

Former Saline Boy joins new Detroit brokerage firm

George A. Miller son of Mr and Mrs C H Miller of Saline becomes a member of Ferriss Wagner and Miller a firm formed to conduct general brokerage and investment business with offices in the Buhl building Detroit Miller a member of the Detroit Stock Exchange board of governors and active in the business for 12 years

Detroit Free Press George A. Miller C. H. Miller Frm Ferriss, Wagner and Miller Buhl Detroit Miller Detroit Stock Exchange

Classified Ad Listings Include Autos Pigs and Dated Events

A dense ad page lists Farm animals autos and used goods for sale. Entries include 17 Poland China pigs 25 Barreca Rock pullets and a pair of bay horses from Wiedman Auto Co Saline plus multiple Ford Model A and Durant sedans with down payments. Also notices for a masquerade dance October 31 at Bridgewater Mooreville hall and a Halloween party.

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