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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
1
The Saline Observer announces a color Farm and Home Section with recipes and pictures, a TV column and weekly program highlights, plus plans for a new presses and rotogravure pages. City Historian appointment and local notes follow, including weather and tornado scare reports.
Saline City Council approved a new building code aimed at public welfare, modeled on Ann Arbor standards. The ordinance sets permit rules and penalties, requires inspections, and designates the council as Building Official until delegated. The council also approved garbage-hauling bids and plans for church construction on the Cady property, with blueprints to be submitted.
The Observer lists nine new titles in three groups. Children include The Ugly Duckling by Anderson The Little Pigs and Tomthumb by Brooke Everyday Adventures by Wyler. Teens include Country Doctor's Nurse by Tath am Mystery of the Vanishing Lady by Wells. Adults feature The Club Team by Richard The Goal to Go by Bishop Baseball for Every One by Di Maggio.
Grim Washtenaw and nearby farmers—backed by the Fair Share bargaining group—escort 110000 pounds of milk sealed with MMPA into Detroit. Sheriff Erwin L. Klager orders armed protection to the Ebeling Creamery as Wayne County and Detroit units join the convoy amid threats and tense standoff.
The Saline Park Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by JCC drew over 200 children last Saturday. Sixteen prizes were awarded with grand prizes going to Abbie Young, Cindy Frey, and Douglas Neithammer in three age groups pre school to third grade. Pleasant weather boosted attendance.
Saline Mayor Henry Leutheus er and Northville Mayor Claude N Ely will exchange offices on May 21 as part of Michigan Week May 20 26. Nearly 500 towns were paired in a drawing in Lansing last week with Governor Williams selecting the pairs to promote local government exchange of ideas and city ties. Leutheuser will work at Northville City Hall for the day and praised the plan. visiting officials usually tour banquets and conduct other functions.
Washtenaw County reports milk trucks back on roads after a nine day strike ending by Rolland Brengle of the Fair Share Bargaining Association. Prices boosted wholesale 59 cents per 100 pounds, Detroit area up 1.5 cents per quart. one milk dumping incident reported near Saline at the Spike farm.
L Z Still urged a stronger summer youth recreation program for Sa line at a Chamber of Commerce gathering in the American Legion Hall. No action was taken due to a missing quorum. Dr Jim Moser presided and Leon Vedder attended.
Bill Diehl, 39, prize winning newspaperman, is named Editor of The Observer. He comes from Saline via Detroit where he co owned Diehl Beemer Associates in advertising and PR. Diehl has 16 years in journalism with awards including the National Headliners Club medal and a Freedoms Foundation George Washington medal. He has moved to town and will be joined by Mrs Diehl, a marriage counselor with Detroit’s Family Service Society.
Council member Frank Deede and chamber leaders discuss a new recreation program as last year’s $700 spending and Saline Valley Farms swimming draw praise. Rev. Benish and Rev. Siems envisions school supervision and special tours, while milk strike coverage highlights sheriff escorts and July strike aftermath.
Officials announce all loose dogs must be picked up and held at the dog pound for later owner pickup. The order emphasizes strict enforcement and access for rightful owners.
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