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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
1
The new school opening is delayed at least two weeks as doors, flooring, and interior work lag. A new teacher, Robert Starring, has been hired to teach German, math, and English. Landscaping bids and stage equipment purchases were discussed at the board meeting.
Clayton E Deake county drain commissioner set new bid receipt date for two Saline village drains to September 30 at 10 a m in the village council room. Bids cover the west branch village drain and the extension drain serving Saline and Lodi townships with lengths 2557 and 1160 feet respectively and two 713 foot branches. Hearings for special assessments and related questions are also affected.
The Saline Gun and Rifle club will host a rifle and trap shoot Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Daniels flats range. Two teams will compete at 50 yards with ten shots prone, ten standing, and ten sitting for a record. Entry is 25 cents for members with ammo provided. winning team members receive a box of 22 shells.
Dispensing Justice kept A. J. Warren up all night as three trucks were nabbed by Lieutenant William A. Jackson, a special state police officer for the public utilities commission. Drivers were fined for overweight loads and for operating without the utilities permit. first pickup occurred at 10 30 p m the last at 6 30 a m.
A man named Jenkins attempts a clever introduction but bungles the woman’s name. He asks how she spells it, prompting a sharp, correcting reply from the lady who states she spells it with an I, identifying her surname as Hill.
Residents of the village, Mayor Mark B. Sugden and Trustee Walter Cook attended the Michigan Municipal League convention in Bay City on September 17 18 and 19 and brought back plans for replacing Saline's antiquated village government with a city form. The city plan promises tax savings, county board representation, and centralized voting. Several Michigan villages with populations over 750 have adopted city government with success, including Farmington Imlay City and South Lyon. The charter would create a separate township and remove township taxes, with broader home rule powers. Citizens express enthusiasm, but no action until a petition circulates and is presented to village trustees.
Mrs Lloyd Fairbank sustained a shoulder injury after her Ford coupe was struck by a Nash sedan driven by August Tracy of Detroit near the traffic signal around 5 p.m. She was taken to Ann Arbor for x rays and is recovering at home.
A letter dated March 17, 1930 from Sam at Oscoda Michigan to S R Wilson Saline Michigan notes moving and organizing a new school, settling in, and anticipation of a longer letter. Sam sends best regards and asks to keep the Saline Observer subscription.
Superintendent A A Kalder reports 34 classes from seventh through twelfth grade with seven teachers handling all classes. Total pupil hours reach 763, led by Hazen Jewell at 135 hours and including Herrington 126 Thibaut 121 Learmont 117 Kalder 101 Shaw 84 Stone 81. The largest class is History XL with 46 pupils and shorthand the smallest with six.
One year old Daniel Sager Halli and Dr A Sager Hall celebrated birthdays with a Friday dinner at the Saline hotel attended by son Daniel and wife Cornelia. Also present were Professor and Mrs Julio del Toro of the University, Mrs Clarence Parks of Chestertown Maryland, and Mrs Taylor of Toledo. Luncheons at the del Toro home followed at 1120 Hill Street in Ann Arbor. Both enjoyed birthday cakes with candles and received many cards and gifts.
Two cars were seriously damaged in a Friday crash on US-112 two miles west of town. Drivers from Detroit, including Mrs. Jennie Rune and Eric Merchant, were involved as a woman attempted to pass a truck and collided head on. The Oakland Coupe lost its left front wheel while the other vehicle sustained front end damage. neither car was insured.
A dense collection of local sale notices and offerings from Saline Mercantile, Wiedman Auto Co, Parsons & Dodge, and others. Items include tractors, cars, dairy stock, farm machinery, household goods, rental notices, and real estate listings with contact numbers. Several ads show prices and telephone codes, with frequent references to local businesses and vendors.
An advertisement promotes a cleaning service claiming its Electric Vacuum Furnace outfit cleans furnaces without making dust or dirt in the house. The copy emphasizes effective cleaning and convenience for homeowners.
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