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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists postal designation Saline Mich. as second class matter. Subscription 1.50 yearly. Eight Months 1.00. Four Months 0.75. Two Months 0.50. Card of Thanks 0.06 per line. Resolutions 1.00. Poetry 0.05 per line. Announcements 0.06 per line. Minimum 0.24. Obituary and marriage notices free. Items for benefit of individuals charged at regular rates.
Commentary blasts a wave of youth crime and bootlegging in Michigan led by a quadruple murder near Ypsilanti. It decries liquor influence, calls for cleanups, and critiques judges police and press while blaming blind pigs, moonshine, and corruption for societal decay.
Representative Vern J. Brown weighs crime versus liquor as tipsters warn, politicians seek cover, and jurists push for new crime laws in Ingham County. The piece frames a public debate over law, order, and prohibition era tensions.
Mayor Sugden chaired a review of finances and purchases. Trustees Uphaus Cook Gross and Fairbanks approved sirens, alarms, and a remote switch for 425 dollars with 69 percent interest, plus bonds for city officials and note payments. The treasurer reported taxes and water dues with delinquents listed. Bills for labor, supplies, and services were presented and ordered paid.
Michigan State College dairy experts urge dairymen to raise cows producing 325 pounds of butterfat annually to match former profits, despite lower feed costs. They find high protein rations add little milk or fat and raise costs. home grown grains cut expenses by about $12 per cow. Planting rye or rye with vetch for spring pasture is advised.
Pastor C E Kircher notes growing church work and active youth groups. Winter evening services begin with 6 46 p m for young people and 7 30 p m for the sermon and song, morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 15, midweek Thursday 7 30.
The pastor attends the Detroit annual conference this week at Central church in Detroit. No services this Sunday. Washtenaw County Brotherhood meets next Sunday at Stoney Creek church with 4 50 afternoon session luncheon at 6 and 7 30 evening service. A letter from Rev. R Crosby notes a stomach and nerve breakdown and four weeks of absence with best wishes to friends.
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets Sundays at 10 30 a m in the hall above Citizens Bank with Sunday school after and a testimonial meeting Wednesday evening at 730 all welcome. The September 20 lesson subject is Matter and includes cited Bible verses and a passage from Science and Health.
Local complaints from surrounding districts report watermelon gangsters damaging school property by raiding melons and throwing rind fragments through windows. Deputies suspect instigators and warn action may follow.
A fat loss claim describes taking half a teaspoon of Kruschen Salts daily in hot water each morning. After three weeks, scales show reduced fat and improved energy, skin clarity, and youthful feel. The ad promises a 4 week bottle from druggists with a money back guarantee.
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