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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
4
The notice lists rates for card notices, expressions of thanks, condolences, poetry, entertainments, and announcements. It states free wedding and obituary notices if not benefiting individuals or businesses, otherwise regular rates apply. Minimum charge 25 cents.
In Cassopolis during the Centennial visit, The Vigilant reports sensational headlines from urban papers, prompting a Detroit boy’s mother to note the contrast. She recalls Bobby Fisk asking why his name appears in print only with police action when at home it’s hard to get named at all.
A nostalgic column contrasts past hardships with today’s high gasoline taxes. It notes July and August totals from the secretary of state and laments current troubles while recalling bankers, farmers, and rural life in a humorous, reflective tone.
An editorial voice complains about state budget excess and debt, urging residents to curb legislative overspending. It likens Lansing politics to a frugal household, criticizing lawmakers for costly anyway and urging responsible fiscal control. The piece ends with a prompt to notice liner ads.
The Saline High senior class grows to 44, led by President Ralph Harwood and adviser Miss Golda Morford. The eleventh grade has 35 members. officers include Wendell Tower and Charles Marken. Freshmen and sophomores form active student groups with new pupils joining each year.
Rev Bowerman closed his Parma sermon by noting only ten church members aided the Jackson grand jury push. He warned a leader needs about five strong supporters to defeat shady forces, lamenting rear sniping while praising civic effort and hinting at pending grand jury matters.
A reader argues small towns offer more say in government and better resilience than cities. The piece cites Georgia and New York examples to show unequal political representation, notes city and farm population shifts, and suggests rural areas fare better in economic downturns. It concludes city life lacks unique benefits worth losing rural strengths.
The annual report by State Treasurer Howard C. Lawrence shows cash receipts of 131,150,490.88 and disbursements of 188,793,025.18 for the year ending June 20, 1931, with 34,628,733.02 on hand at year end. It includes lists of depositaries, county tax data, primary school fund returns, and sinking fund investments totaling 24,196,900.
The Federated Church lists morning worship at 10 o clock. Sunday school at 2 15 p m. Young People Intermediates Juniors meet at 6 45 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Mid week service at 7 30 p m. Pastor C E Kircher D D leads.
The church marks another year of service with Pastor Schofield. Worship at 10 and 7:30 includes a consecration theme and varied music. Sunday school at 11:15. Epworth League at 6730. midweek prayer and choir meetings scheduled.
The G Christian Science Society of Saline holds services above Citizens Bank Sundays at 10 30 a m with Sunday School after the morning service for pupils under 20. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m. Reality is the lesson sermon topic for Sunday Sept 27 with cited Bible verses and the text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Mrs H Price of Woodside Long Island recounts shedding 64 pounds after a year on Kruschen. She weighed 190 pounds and now weighs 126 while feeling years younger and enjoying compliments from friends. A half teaspoonful in hot water daily is marketed to speed fat loss with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks.
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