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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
1
The piece argues for authoritative, moral voices in troubled times and condemns the Ford plan to close the local school and divert pupils. It praises cross faith advocacy on the Catholic Hour and warns that privatizing or replacing public schools harms American tradition and federal aid.
Mrs. Matilda Kohler of Braun Road announces the engagement of her daughter Lillian to Donald W. Gilbert son of Mr and Mrs Fay Gilbert of Ypsilanti No wedding date has been set Miss Kohler a Saline High School and Michigan State College graduate taught last year in the Kugler school
The passage argues that education shapes youth toward rational aims but warns of manipulation by those with ulterior objectives. It cites Adolph Hitler as a cautionary example and lauds the American public school system as a central safeguard of democracy despite faults.
Dr Philip Brown spoke on mental health at Ypsilanti State Hospital during the Saline Chapter Future Farmers of America gathering at the high school. Lloyd Finkbeiner opened the program with officers introduced, Bruce Arend initiated as Green Hand, and members demonstrated labor-saving farm devices. A movie, supper, and basketball ended an evening praised for student participation and training by instructor Charles Osgood.
Clifford Simmons presented a motion picture on the Normandy invasion at the Saline Rotary Club meeting. The film showed the scale of the operation and the American might but downplayed casualty figures. Joe Bonde of Saline praised Rotary aid to local scouts, noting his continued involvement despite new work commitments.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Buss of Bridgewater mark 50 years of marriage with a 4 o'clock dinner on Saturday April 6. They wed April 6 1896 in Detroit and moved to Bridgewater in 1907 after living in Detroit. They have five children twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Both belong to St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bridgewater.
Scoutmaster Samuel Craig reported about 30 members enrolled in the troop with roughly half active. Guests included Tom Nurnberger of St. Louis former superintendent of Saline schools Cornelius W Twomy of Ann Arbor Charles Atwater of Lansing and R Leon Vedder of Milan.
The Class of 1947 stages Murdered Alive a mystery comedy tonight and tomorrow in the High School Auditorium. In Hillcrest estate, family and friends await a will reading as characters including Miss Ryder Donna Little and Iris Alda clue through twists with Inspector Acton Chance and a clever lawyer, George Cook, leading to laughs and suspense.
Funeral services were held yesterday at Collins Funeral Home in Tecumseh for Samuel Craigs 76. He died on January 27 at University Hospital after about five weeks as a patient. He is survived by his wife Edna Klevers of Saline and two brothers Hugh of Macon and Forrest of Milan. Interment was in Macon Cemetery. The Craigs lived in Saline, then Chelsea, before moving to Clinton.
Ford Motor Company announces disposal of all luxury property to focus on automobile production. The plan includes offering 10 000 acres of farmland near Saline Macon and Tecumseh and withdrawing support from the Edison Institute. The Ford school at Saline will close at year end.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. Carl Moehn s home with President Mrs. J N Lewis in charge. Delegates to the Detroit convention were named. Mrs. Robert Merchant led a musical program discussing how background and moods of composers aid understanding. The high school girls chorus sang Foster songs and Miss Mary Goddell accompanied piano. Mrs Merchant played a tango and sang Be lieve Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms. Tea followed with spring flowers and fine linen.
The report calls attention to an omission from the March 19 meeting. Mrs C F Unterkircher and Mrs G N Lewis served at the table while Miss Esther Landwehr led the religious education program with Mrs Walter MacArthur substituting. The next Club meeting is set for April 16 at Mrs Arthur Heininger’s home.
The basement of St. Pauls Church underwent a yearlong renovation. The school room gained moisture proof walls a new cement roof tiling wiring system and oil heater. New desks replaced old ones and two pictures memorialize Robert Heusel. The space will be the Fellowship Room hosting Bible Class meetings organizations and committees.
Local Auxiliary members held the annual essay contest on the theme American Citizens Our Responsibilities Our Privileges. Doris Alber won first prize $2.50, Shirley Ann Hagen second $1.50, Giristine Jensen third $1.00, with Constance Gross receiving honorable mention. The top essay advances to state and national levels for broader competition and prizes.
At a press conference in Willow Run Joseph W Fraser announced monthly Frazer and Kaiser production for 1946 with totals 272000 Frazer and 147000 Kaiser. Pressmen toured the new cars noting their beauty space and comfort while Frazer reported strong dealer orders and good finances. Kaiser front wheel drive and torsionetic suspension mark advances with monocoque body design and easy service features.
The Rev. George F. Tripp, 85, Flint, a former Saline pastor, nears 60 years in the ministry. Now at Diamond in Flint, he has served three churches since retiring in 1928, averaging a sermon every two weeks and delivering his 6,023rd sermon after 59 years. He remembers horse and buggy, bicycle, and in 1920 an automobile from his congregation. He has spoken in every Flint Methodist church and 24 others in the district. He left Saline in 1913 for Byron, then Asbury in Flint, and now lives with daughter Ethel. another daughter is Mrs Clyde Wheeland.
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