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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1952

Page

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Council Votes No On Local Tavern License Renewal

The City Council refused to renew Bill's Tavern class A license for Recreation Lunch after a Monday session citing improper conduct. All members attended except abstaining Leutheuser. The renewal of five other class A licenses was approved unanimously.

Bill Leutheuser Elsman Jewell Albertson Catholic Church Macon Rd Brittain Mills Road

Quips and Quirks Sparkled in Lighthearted City Echoes

Snippets capture social jabs and humor from local life. A wife’s ultimatum about a shave, gossip about two courpuscles in vein, council suggestions naming Socker Boettger and others, a pickup tow of a Greyhound bus, Queen Mary imagery, and jokes on marriage trends.

Queen Mary

Local Girl Weds At St. Pauls Evangelical Church

Marlene Elizabeth Hersch and Raymond A. Schroeder were married at St. Pauls Evangelical Church at 8 00 p m on Saturday April 5. Rev Alvin Siemsen officiated the double ring ceremony with Miss Joyce Davenport of Saline singing. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry W Hersch of Saline and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Schroeder of Saline.

Marlene Elizabeth Hersch Raymond A. Schroeder St. Paul's Hivangelical Church Alvin Siemsen Joyce Davenport Saline Harry W. Hersch Walter Schroeder

Wedding Details for Hersch Frey Nuptials at Saline

The bride wore a white starched chiffon gown with Venise lace medallions and a fingertip veil. Ardala Hersch, her sister, was maid of honor. bridesmaids included Barbara Goble and others. James Schroeder was best man. several Frey uncles escorted as ushers. A reception followed at the American Legion Hall in Saline before a Chicago honeymoon.

Ardala Hersch Barbara Goble Margaret Gleason Patricia White Patricia Swanson Saline Judy Glen Hersch James Schroeder Robert Frey Kenneth Frey Manchester Harold Frey Harvey Frey Wayne American Legion Hall Chicago

Easter Message of Resurrection and Hope in Christ

The sermon by Rev. H. L. Engel reflects on the Easter episode. It describes the women at the tomb finding the stone rolled away and the empty grave, declaring that Christ is risen and reigns for ever, bringing light and justification to believers. The piece emphasizes joy over sorrow and the continuous presence of the risen Lord in believers' lives.

Rev H. L. Engel Christ Jesus

Saline Couple Plans Home At Ann Arbor Street

The bride and groom plan to reside at 313 North Ann Arbor Street after their wedding trip. The bride is a Saline High School graduate who attended Cleary College. The groom also graduated from Saline High School and works as plant manager at the Saline Dairy.

Ann Arbor Street Saline High School Cleary College The Saline Dairy

Concert Association Names Representatives for Ypsilanti Event

At the annual meeting of the Ypsilanti Concert Association Mrs Hugh Keveling was reelected to the board. Other representatives named are Mrs George Austin and Mrs Howard Johnson. The group invites Saline to join and plans a Gershwin Festival as part of the 1952-53 season with eminent soloists. Memberships will be solicited April 21 to 26 through community reps.

Ypsilanti Community Concert Association Hugh Keveling George Austin Howard Johnson Ypsilanti Saline Gershwin

Girl Scout Announcement Postpones Hike and Schedule

Bad weather forced the postponement of a planned Girl Scout hike to May 3 at 9:00 a.m. The April calendar lists no meetings on April 12, and April 19 and 26 feature Literature and Dramatics with Mrs Karner at her home while other meetings occur at Scout rooms 1-3 or 8-5.

Saline City Dogs At Large Crackdown Warning

City ordinance prohibits owners letting dogs roam within Saline city limits. Violations cited after complaints of damage to shrubs. E J Muir city clerk issues notice urging compliance.

Saline E. J. Muir

Easter Egg Hunt At JCC For Children Toddler to Nine

All children from toddlers up to nine years are invited to the JCC Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 12 at 1 30 p m. Children meet at the high school gym. About 1200 cellophane wrapped eggs will be hidden and 20 to 25 prizes awarded to those who find the lucky mini buttered eggs.

JCC

Mrs Harold Gray Returns From Ohio College Trip

Mrs Harold Gray traveled to Overland College in Ohio on Saturday to bring home her daughters Jean Nichols and Betsy Nichols for their spring vacation.

Harold Gray Overland College Ohio Jean Betsy Nichols

Man Fined For Disorderly Conduct After Bill's Tavern Incident

George Shantz of 7410 Munger road was fined 15 dollars and 4.80 in costs after pleading guilty to being a disorderly person before Municipal Judge George Wood. Police found him in Bill's Tavern during a confrontation with the proprietor and removed him after observing intoxication. He later disappeared from the officer’s vehicle and was re-arrested upon return to the tavern. Shantz claimed a fight with Bob Funk but did not specify who started it.

George Shantz Munger Voad George Wood Shantz Albertson Bill Bob Funk

56th Annual Meeting Of The Michigan Academy of Science

The Michigan Academy of Science meets in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan this week. Saline will be well represented with events in zoology and fine arts. Clement L. Markert opens the zoology session with an illustrated lecture on Friday at 1 30 p.m. Meredith Bixby exhibits art in Rackham Building mezzanine galleries at 3 00 p.m. Friday with a reception and tea.

Michigan Ann Arbor University of Michigan Clement L. Markert Saline Valley Farms Meredith Bixby Rackham

Annual Good Friday Union Services At Federated Church

The annual Good Friday union service brings St. Pauls Methodist and Federated Church congregations together at 1:30 tomorrow in the Federated Church sanctuary. Rev Reginald Feuell of the Methodist church will deliver the sermon What Will You Do with special Federated Church choir music.

St. Paul’s Methodist Federated Churches Federated Church Reginald Feuell Methodist Church

City of Saline Delays Water Main Flush to April 18

Due to Good Friday on April 11, the city will not flush water mains this week and will resume on Friday, April 18. City Clerk E J Muir confirms the schedule.

Saline E. J. Muir

Dinner guests Jack Graf and Betty Feeman visit Leonards

Jack Graf and Betty Feeman were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leonard on Sunday night.

Jack Graf Betty Feeman Mrs Jack Leonard

Farm Shop Meeting At Saline Draws 200 Attendees

About 200 people attended the Saline Farm Shop meeting at Saline High School sponsored by Washtenaw County Agriculture Extension Service. Robert Maddox of Michigan State College spoke on farm shop economics and safety, with demonstrations from Linde Air Products and Lincoln Electric Co. staff.

Saline Farm Shop Washtenaw County Agriculture Extension Service Saline High School Robert Maddox Michigan State College Donald R. Johnson Egypt University of Michigan Linde Air Products Co Detroit Lincoln Electric Co

St Pauls Church Plans Sunrise Easter Service

St Pauls church in Saline will host a 6:30 a.m. sunrise Easter service with help from its Youth Fellowship drawing participants from other churches. Glenn Hagen Donald Jeppesen and Loig Finch lead worship. a brass quartet James Austin Gene Austin Elton Moehn Robert Parsons plays two selections. A one act play Seeing Is Believing directed by Mildred Haswell features Ronald Finkbeiner Ann Taylor Grace Steele James Gleason. The service is a long standing community event inviting all to attend.

Mildred Haswell Ronald Finkbeiner Ann Taylor Grace Steele James Gleason

Red Cross Misses Quota in Saline Drive

Saline's Red Cross Fund Drive has $878.14 toward a $1200 quota. Mrs. Walter Schroeder, drive chairman, says some money collected has not been turned in and urges Legion Auxiliary ladies to submit their funds promptly for final tabulation.

Saline Red Cross Walter Schroeder the Legion Auxiliary

Child Study Club Plans Spring Program in Mason News

The Child Study Group meets Tuesday April 15 at 8 PM at Mrs Bruce Parsons home with Mrs Della Austin in charge. They plan a one act play and discuss business. Those wanting to attend the Mason planning meeting April 17 should call Mrs Paul Woods for reservations. Luncheon tickets cost 1.50 and dinner tickets 2.00.

Bruce Parsons Della Austin Mason Paul Woods

Hertlers Visit Kelsays in Dexter Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Willard Hertler spent Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Kelsay in Dexter.

Willard Hertler Mrs. John Kelsay Dexter

Saline Adult Education Open House Slated

The Saline Adult Education Committee invites the public to an open house on Wednesday April 23 at 7 30 p m in the Saline Evening School gym. John B Holden of Michigan State College will discuss current classes and future plans while a tailoring and sewing class style show is featured. Refreshments and square dancing follow. Admission is by guest ticket free from committee members and class participants.

Saline Adult Education Committee Saline John B. Holden Michigan State College Paul Woods Leo Jensen Kenneth Taylor Homer Buebler Harry Anderson Reuben Finkbeiner Meredith Bixby

Community Events Listings for Saline Area

April 12 bake sale at Burkhart's Store at 1 00 hosted by Catholic Women of St Andrews Mission of Saline. April 12 Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt 1 30 at School Auditorium. April 23 first annual Adult Education Open House at Saline High School 7 30.

Burkhart’s Catholic Women of

Vida D Shipley Engaged To Ward Hartman

Alva Shipley of West Summit Street announces the engagement of his daughter Vida D Shipley to Ward G Hartman son of Mrs Amanda Hartman of Saline and the late Andrew Hartman Miss Shipley is a graduate of Ann Arbor High School and works as a receptionist at Stackler Kempf Oil Co Hartman is a graduate of Saline High School and Tri State College Angola Ind and works in manufacturing engineering at Ford Motor Co The couple has not set a wedding date.

Alva Shipley W. Summit St Vida D. Shipley Ward G. Hartman Amanda Hartman Saline Adrew Hartman Shipley Ann Arbor Stackler-Kempf ‘Oil Co Saline High School Tri-State College Angola Ind Ford Motor Co

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Saline Library Board Bridgewater Lumber Co Aew Carri Harry Joseph Harry Socker” Boettger Hubert Beach L. Z. Still Burt Derendinger Mr. Giltrow Marty Hemenway St. Paul’s Mrs. Raymond Schroeder Our Lord Risen Concert Association Girl Scout Michigan Academy of Science Vida D. Shipley Truth
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