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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1951

Page

8

Nancy Ross Finalist In District Bee

Nancy Ross, an eighth grader from Saline school, won the district spelling bee held April 6 at the high school auditorium. Sixty contestants and a 280-strong audience saw Ross correctly spell critical words and advance to the Detroit bee on May 4, with runner up Sue Higgins of Manchester.

Bob Brick Nancy Ross Saline Sue Higgins Manchester Janet Mae Mahon Dell Janet Nancy Sue Waldemer Habb Lillian Frey Janet Conser Detroit Mary Jane McEntire McMahon Janice HE. Keilman Tamarack Gerald R. Ralston Short Donald Bassett Shaw Jean Begole Oak Grove Marilyn Loveland Mooreville Sharon Lee Hansen Fosdick Eileen Finkbeiner Lindsley Rita Trolz Craft Carole Steinaway Davidter Audrey Haab Everett Lenora Kothe

Mrs Pauline Braun Dies Lifelong Saline Area Resident

Pauline Elizabeth Braun 78 widow of August Braun and longtime Saline area resident died Thursday after a prolonged illness. Born February 28 1873 in Pittsfield township to Christian and Barbara Frey she married in Saline November 22 1900. Surviving daughter Mrs Raymond Schmidt of Ann Arbor sister Mrs Fred Hertler Saline brothers Christian and Herman Frey of Ann Arbor and Saline. Funeral 3 30 Saturday at Muehlig Chapel Ann Arbor Rev H L Engle officiating burial Oakwood Cemetery.

Pauline Elizabeth Braun August Braun Saline Area Braun Pittsfield Township Christian Barbara Zeeb Frey Saline Trinity Lutheran Church O& Daughter Raymond G. Schmidt Ann Arbor Fred Hertler Christian Frey Herman Frey Muehlig H. L. Engle Oakwood Cemetery

Reorganization Is Necessary Now in Saline Area Schools

Leo Jensen argues that gradual, public-supported school reorganization is essential to expand high school access without eroding local control. He notes Saline district resources valued at 300000 dollars with 61000 dollars debt, four buses, and urges a combined building and reorganization plan funded by a five mill debt service levy and continued local input.

Leo Jensen Saline Board of Education Michigan Salme

D. A. V. Elects Officers in Washtenaw County Meeting

The Washtenaw county D A V met at the Legion club in Ann Arbor on Tuesday evening to elect officers. Hugh P. Gaston was named commander, Ted Woodruff of Milan Sr. Vice Commander, and John Flock of Saline joined the auditing committee. All officers are World War II veterans as membership reaches 130, the largest in the chapter’s history.

Washtenaw County D.A.V Legion Club Ann Arbor Hugh P. Gaston V. A U. of M Ted Woodruff Milan John Flock Saline

Seventh Graders Night Party At School

The seventh grade class hosted a parents night with more than fifty attendees including students and teachers. Activities featured square dancing, school stunts, and a box social ending the evening. Mary Meister won best box with orchid tones and a spring bonnet, while Mrs. Dave Wahl and Donna Mae were close runners up. Karen Taylor won for most original blue and gold box.

Mary Meister

School auction raises funds as boxes go for charity

Two cheerleaders and a megaphone led the display for S.H.S. with honorable mention to Mabel Sutherland. A judging committee of Ken Jeppesen Huck Stierle and Robert Starling presided. The class treasury grew by nearly $40 after the auction of the boxes.

S.H.S Mabel Sutherland Ken Jeppesen Huck” Stierle Robert Starling

Eighth Grade To Entertain Parents

Eighth grade boys and girls switch classes for three weeks starting April 2 with girls in shop and boys in home economics. Twenty two girls study electricity and light repairs under Clare Collins while twenty four boys learn grooming and sewing under Mrs Kenneth Rogers. They plan a party for the girls to end the session.

Clare Collins Kenneth Rogers

Sixth Graders Plan Spring Pot Luck and Dance

Sixth graders prepare a pot luck supper and square dancing for parents on Wednesday April 18 at the school. All sixth grade parents are invited. A parent program is planned for May with date to be announced.

Hinsch Boy Opens with Eric Robert Hinsch Born

Mr and Mrs Robert Hinsch of Willow Village welcomed a six pound son named Eric Robert Hinsch. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dan Levleit. The mother and baby recently returned from Beyer hospital.

Lege Doloris Hertler Dale ‘Rothfuss Pat White Chris and Marlene Jensen Harry Fosdick Charles Goss

Davis family dinner gathers extended kin Sunday

Norrovale and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davis entertained their children and families at dinner Sunday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis with Ricard, Michael and Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. John Baker and sons Jimmy and Johnny of Wayne. and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Winter and children Raymond and Charlotte of Jonesville. The note mentions spring vacation with Michigan State Normal college students.

Ray Davis Paul Davis Ricard Michael Clifford John Baker Jimmy Johnny Wayne Carl Winter Raymond Charlotte Jonesville Michigan State Normal Col

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