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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
1
Saline was routed by Manchester 13 to 0 in a Sunday game. Nine Saline hits produced no runs as errors and player shortages hampered the effort. The piece closes with hopeful notes for next spring, including potential away games if Saline cannot field a team at home.
The Saline County Fair results list top placers in swine cattle poultry and educational divisions. Ernest Girbach and Rex E. Gleason lead Poland China and Berkshire classes with multiple firsts while Warren Finkbeiner and A C Lange secure several ribbons in poultry and production divisions.
Last Thursday the Rotary Club drew strong attendance. George Schmid Jr gave a vocational talk tracing refrigeration's evolution from ice boxes to modern systems and noted past cautions on pork and veal. F Henne discussed a Niagara Falls family trip and a visit to Toronto's expo, urging members to see it.
The newspaper urges readers within Saline's trading territory to consider its territory coverage and sale bill pricing for auction advertisements. A year-long check of Ob server printing and advertising shows strong results and lower advertising costs.
Tax commission figures show Michigan oil power approaching a million-dollar class as July collections reach 15141.68 and total value of oil and gas produced in Muskegon Mt. Pleasant and Saginaw exceeds 750000. The state levy remains two percent on well value before handling deductions.
The Federated Church notes services at the usual hours with morning and evening worship. Sunday school will be held after the morning service.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds services Sunday at 10 30 a m in the hall above Citizens Bank subject Substance A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m An invitation is given to all Sunday school starts after the morning service pupils under 20 admitted
A Milan Chrysler driven by an unnamed man carrying Mrs Isabell Conklin and Mrs Luzy Knoll collided with an Indiana truck at the Main Four Corners around seven Wednesday morning. The car, owned by Roy Alford of Milan, veered from the south and struck the eastbound truck, spinning and slamming into the curb by Saline Confectionery. The two women were rendered unconscious but were later treated. injuries were not serious.
The fourth annual Layher reunion gathered 91 relatives from Albion Jackson Manchester Milan Saline Royal Oak Detroit and Los Angeles at Arthur Layher’s home in Ann Arbor. Officers elected for the coming year include Honorary President Fred Layher Sr Acting President Carl Huber Vice President Fred Layher Jr Secretary Mrs E H Brenson Treasurer Cecil Davenport and Sports Committee members Frank Scott Norman Wolf. The next reunion is planned Labor Day 1930 at Manchester with John Huber and Carl Huber hosting. Two family members George Fliedmann of Milan and Mrs John Huber of Manchester died in the past year. Games and contests lasted until sundown.
Installation of the new pipe organ nears completion with dedication postponed to Sunday September 29. Public worship next Sunday includes morning service at 10:00, Bible school at 11:15, Epworth League at 6:30, and evening service at 7:30. Rev. Reuben Crosby may preach morning sermon. Detroit annual conference opens September 18 in Ann Arbor with Bishop Burns presiding. Saline residents invited. Also notes on the state bridge across the Raisin River near Manchester and various local notices and ads for livestock, corn, and Chevrolet offerings.
A dense page of ads lists Hay buyers and sellers, housing rents, and For Sale items. Carl Smith seeks hay, Wiedman Auto Company advertises welding and fuel, and Sanford Hardware Co. promotes Buicks and appliances. Musical events feature Bobby Jones at Sylvan Gardens with Jesters, plus a piano teacher starting September 16 and other household goods, feeds, and farm gear.
Motor recently reconditioned and good tires. Mo hair upholsterers and a pickup ready car. Down payments of 80 and 110 dollars from GEO V. COOK & SON.
An advertisement touts an electric vacuum furnace cleaning service that will perform the work without creating dust or dirt inside the house. It urges readers to phone to place an order with The Saline Mercantile Co or inquire of William Martin.
A local sale features deep cuts on Hibbard and Furniture City ice boxes and small ice chests. Items include Hibbard models dropped from 38 to 26 and 42 to 29, Furniture City units at 21 and 24.50, plus a 13.20 ice chest for 9, with quantities limited.
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