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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1930
Page
4
The Saline Observer limits subscriptions to 1.50 per year with 5 cent copies and eight months terms. It lists rates for gardens of thanks poetry and entertainment announcements and notes obituaries and marriage notices are published free of charge.
The Clinton County Republican News questions if speed laws cover motorcycles and outlines a proposed statewide reapportionment. Michigan has 100 representatives with Detroit and Wayne County holding about 42 percent of the population, seeking 42 seats. The piece warns of the political power shift and urges upstate voters to consider the amendment carefully.
Six Ohio county fairs have closed for the year. Highland Hocking Perry Portage Ripley and the Tri-County independent at Smyrna shut down, the latter due to a major road project isolating the grounds. Junior fairs have replaced the former in Summit Highland and Harding counties.
A new policy order directs Fox theatres in about 150 cities to employ newspapers exclusively for advertising. Previously managers could choose newspapers direct mail billboards radio or other media. The Roxy in New York, a historical example of success, is cited as influence for adopting this newspaper centric approach.
The new school gymnasium opens winter activities for all ages in Saline. Adults and youths can join athletic clubs and leagues, with teams from churches and Sunday schools forming competitive basketball play. Community organizers urged to take the initiative now.
County Clerk Claramon L Pray selected thirty jurors for the fall circuit court docket. On October 7 at 16 a m jurors from townships Ann Arbor Ypsilanti and surrounding areas were listed including John Kohler H B Watts Fred Schaffer Fred Wenger Ray Anderson Earl Atchinson William Rauschenberger Henry Kenner John Wanury Albert DeWolf Edward Murray Alice T Darling and others. Ann Arbor jurors include Edwin Brown John Gehringer Aaron Walker Philip O’Hara Charles W Schlemmer Mrs Mabel Ehlers and Andrew E Gibson.
The county federation of the W C T U will hold an all day school of instruction at the Woman's League in Ann Arbor on October 2. Morning session starts 9 30 with afternoon at 1 15. Mrs E B Calkins of Ypsilanti will lead. Officials urge all women to attend both sessions and stay for discussions of department work and local directory. Lunch available in building or nearby.
At the Michigan State fair Ira Butterfield contest Michigan State college grain varieties swept 84 of 45 places. Ernest Kniverin Blissfield won wheat first with 59.34 bushels per acre and George Adrich and Son Fairgrove led oats with 125.57 bushels. Spartan barley led the first 15 places. Ferdinand Foss New Haven won barley with 66.95 bushels. Police captured chicken thieves near Chelsea after neighbors alerted authorities and a quick fire department response stopped a grass fire near Milan.
A national observance to mark the Two Hundredth Anniversary of George Washington will run from February 22 1932 to Thanksgiving Day. A government commission will coordinate programs nationwide focusing on Washingtons character and education of 30 million schoolchildren. Activities include school plays and portraits in every schoolhouse, with no geography based expositions planned. The tone emphasizes spiritual heritage over material display.
Four months from September 10, 1930, were allowed to creditors to present claims against the estate of George Schmid Sr. Commissioners George Feldkamp and Willis Fowler will meet November 17, 1930, and January 17, 1931, at ten oclock a.m. at Saline residence to examine and adjust claims in Washtenaw County Michigan. Also, petition by Emma Layer to admit the will of Charles Wolf to probate and grant administration to A R Burkhardt or other suitable person, hearing set October 14, 1930 at 10 a.m. at the Ann Arbor Probate Office. publication required for three weeks in Saline Observer.
The Christian Science Society of Salitie holds Sunday services at 10 50 a m in the hall above Citizens bank with a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation is extended The Sunday school follows the morning service pupils under 20 may attend Reality will be the lesson subject for Sunday September 28 The Bible cites Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom and thy dominion endureth through all generations Psalms 145 13 The passage from Science and Health emphasizes true divine image and the infinite Principle reflected by the infinite idea and that material senses overlook this.
A church notice lists Sunday worship at 10:00 with Extended Vision sermon, 11:15 Sunday school, 6:30 Epworth League, and 7:30 evening service with junior choir. Weekday events include prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 and choir Thursday at 7:50. Two weeks to Rally Day October 5. reception September 30 for pastor, wife, and Saline school teachers.
Federated Church notes Rally Day events led by Co B Kircher D D Pastor with a 10 a m service followed by Sunday school and youth activities. A basement dedication last week sparks plans for a larger attendance next Sunday and a young people party Friday evening October 5 Family Service Day at 10 a m inviting all families to sit together and hear more next Sunday.
Ten scholarships awarded to Washtenaw county students by University High School Ann Arbor. Beva Rabbe of Sutherland district among recipients receiving a twenty five dollar county scholarship. Other honorees include Anne Boyschuck Sutton district Grace Keck Knight district Marian Macomber Kaercher district and six Ann Arbor city students. Also note fatal auto accident near Jipson street: 16 month old Robert Wegner died after being struck by a passing car that fled the scene.
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