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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1955

Page

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Hospital Drive Advances With Open House and Banquet

The Saline Community Hospital Building Fund campaign announces a three year pledge plan led by co chairs Ernst Girbach Alwin Gross Leo L Jensen Frank Brittain Arthur Heininger and Dr Harold A Miller. An Educational Dinner April 14 at the Saline American Legion Building kicks off the drive with pledges for area gifts memorial gifts and rooms named for donors.

Saline Community Hospital Building Fund Saline American Legion Saline Gifts Committee Leo L. Jensen Frank Brittain Arthur Heininger Harold A. Miller

Room Mothers To Meet Monday

The April meeting of the Room Mothers, postponed one week, will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The Elementary Teachers Policy Committee will present the program. Present room mothers should submit replacement names at this meeting.

Lester McCoy Reid Ross Charles Jacquith Bucklin Barkley Barber

Reminder of Unpaid Water Bills Cited by City Clerk

EJ Muir city clerk notes several water bills remain unpaid and urges timely payment to avoid service interruption or further action. The notice underscores municipal collection efforts and potential penalties for delinquency.

Chrysler Honors Local Dealer Elmer J Steer

Chrysler Corporation awarded Elmer J Steer Dodge and Plymouth dealer of Saline Midh with a bronze plaque for seven years of continuous participation in the Master Technicians Service Conference. Steer said the award marks a milestone in keeping mechanics current to eliminate guesswork and improve customer service.

Elmer J. Steer Dodge Plymouth Chrysler Steer

Jaycee Egg Hunt Draws Large Turnout in Saline Park

The Easter Eye Hunt by the JCCs drew over one hundred children Saturday in Saline Park. Preschool winners included Bonnie and Diane Guenther and Jane Estes. kindergar ten to second graders winners included Bruce Krumpel and Nancy Tull. third to fourth graders winners were Allan Hartman and Kathy Reed. Organizers Kenneth Savery and Donald Rapp led a committee with Bob Harrison and others. parents assisted by guarding river banks.

Bonnie Diane Guenther Ricky McLean Ruth Esch Roger Lossing Phillip Ormsby Gerald Heiber Jane Estes Kidergarten Bruce Krumpel Nancy Tull Susie Englehart Carol Engel Mary Scherdt Susy Drake Deborah Carr Allan Hartman Douglas Hiser Kathy Reed Dennis Rogers David Seeger Thomas Sutton Kenneth Savery Ypsilantia Donald Rapp Paul Woods Jack Steele Bob Harrison Mr. Savery Robert Harrison

FHA Delegates To Attend State Convention

The Saline Chapter of Future Homemakers of America will send delegates to the State Convention in Grand Rapids on April 14 and 15. Attending are Rose Marie Erickson Judy Jordan Marlene Hiseman Mary Prout and others including dancers Pat Teachout Carol Burmeister Carolyn Conner Nan Young led by Nan Young with Sally Cook Phillis Hartman Louise Wackenhut and advisors Mrs Alberta Rogers and Mrs Frances Lockwood.

Saline Future Homemakers of America Grand Rapids Rose Marie Erickson Judy Jordan Marlene Hiseman Mary Prout New Horizons Saline Girls Pat Teachout Carol Burmeister Carolyn Conner Nan Young Sally Cook F.H.A Phillis Hartman Louise Wackenhut Alberta Rogers Frances Lockwood

James Moser Family Returns From Germany

Captain James Moser and his wife plus children have returned from Furstenfeldbruck Air Base Germany after eighteen months. They moved into a home at the corner of E Henry and Williams in Saline. Lt Captain Moser remains at Camp Kilmore New Jersey awaiting separation papers.

United, States Furstenfeldbruck Air Base Germany Moser Saline E. Henry and Williams Camp Kilmore N.J Aléser Helen Lambarth Tor Sam Lambarth

Local Musicians Play In Youth Symphony Concert

The Southern Michigan Youth Symphony carried 119 teens from 28 communities and 46 schools to a Detroit concert on April 9 under Orion Dalley. Participants included Karen Taylor and others. program featured works by Bordin Grieg Soul ahti Bizet. six scholarships awarded from the James Foster Foundation.

Southern Michigan Youth Symphony Detroit Nthe Radhham Educational Memorial Orion Dalley Karen Taylor James Austin Joan Austin Sallie Haswell Marg Hieber Bordin Grieg Soulahti Bizet University of Michigan Extension Service School of Music Michigan Youth Symphony

Karen Taylor Wins Scholarship at Interlochen Camp

Karen Taylor of 220 Monroe Street is among six winners of Tuition Scholarships to the National Music Camp at Interlochen. The awards were given Saturday by the Hames Foster Foundation of Ann Arbor to talented musicians of the Southern Michigan Youth Symphony during a concert at the Ratkan Educational Memorial in Detroit. Scholarships recognize growth in orchestral ensemble, individual study, and loyalty to school organizations.

James Foster Foundation Ann Arbor Miss Taylor Karen Taylor Monroe St Interlochen Hames Foster

Rex Remembered by Natives in Area Claim

A local assertion claims Rex is remembered by area natives as a central figure. The statement emphasizes regional memory and identity linked to the person or symbol named Rex. Specific details or corroborating sources are not provided.

Saline Child Study Club Postpones Meeting Panel on Teen Agers

The Saline Child Study Club reschedules its regular meeting to Wednesday evening April 20 at Mrs. Loren Wild’s home on Russell Street. James Johnson, the high school Student Guidance teacher, will moderate a fathers panel discussion on Teen-Agers with refreshments after. Members urged to attend.

Saline Child Study Club Loren Wild Russell St James Johnson

Opening in the Middle of April Sparks Baseball Talk

The note hints at baseball's start in mid April, signaling the season's early preparations. It mentions the year and general timing without specific teams or venues, reflecting a brief preview in a historical newspaper snippet.

Large Turnout Expected at Saline Merchants Open House

The Saline Merchants Association announces Friday Open House with 25 merchants signed up for a massive sales festival. Organizers promise real bargains rather than discounted leftovers, signaling strong community turnout and optimism for the event.

FOH

Easter services fill Saline churches with devotion

Easter crowds gathered across Saline as St Andrews held the Blessing of New Fire Palms and Baptismal Water at midnight and St Pauls hosted a Sunrise Service. Youth groups led prayers scripture and songs while federated and host churches offered breakfast and decoration. The Federated Church choir closed the day with an annual Easter musical featuring guest soloist Douglas Stott.

St. Andrews Church St. Pauls Church Methodist Federated The Federated Church Douglas Stott

Car stolen from 217 S Ann Arbor St Ward

A 55 Ford two tone green was taken from in front of 217 S Ann Arbor St after 1:00 AM Tuesday. The vehicle is owned by Keith E Brososky.

S. Ann Arbor St Keith E. Brososky

Saline Police Shift to Stop Signs at Intersections

The Saline Police Department reports many complaints and near-accidents at busy intersections. Stop signs and Stop streets have been designated to curb right of way violations. Residents urged to observe signs and cooperate, with enforcement to follow.

Freshmen to Hold Paper Drive at Sa line Area Schools

The freshman class plans a house to house paper collection on Saturday April 16. Residents should place papers on their porch or lawn for pickup by volunteers.

Saline Area

Saline merchants push for big Bargain Day and Appreciation Friday

Saline merchants urge shoppers to fill a questionnaire and join the Saline Habit by buying locally at reduced prices. The Observer launches a special edition listing specials and promoting weekly Appreciation Days each Friday, with participating merchants posting in windows. Nearby residents are invited to attend the enhanced sales event touted as the area’s largest. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Max Fosdick and families, and Mr and Mrs James Beal at Chelsea.

Observer

Rev Engel To Speak At Indian Missions

Rev H L Engel pastor of Frinity Lutheran Church will depart Monday for Apache reservations in Arizona. As executive secretary of Lutheran Missions among Southwest Indians he will meet mission leaders, the Federal Indian Service, and Tribal Councils. He will be chief speaker at all day conferences at Whiteriver east Fork Mission and hopes to return by April 28.

Arizona Engel Lutheran Missions Southwest Federal Indian Service East Fork Whiteriver

Also Mentioned on This Page

Launc Riday Legion Home Ernest Girbach Alwin Gross EJ. Muir Chrysler Corporation FHA James Moser Fire ‘Department Robert Lave the Saline High School Marian Barclay Verona Little Child Study Club Oes O E.S Washtenaw County Association Chelsea Associaton Thin Aran Police News Saline Merchants Association Max Fosdick Max Lossing and Robert Osterhout Renee and Wyman James Beal Oscar Kalmbach Rev. Engel H.L. Engel Frinity Lutheran Church Apache Harry Steiner Wes. Jey Steiner Erwin Heiber Mika Sharan Starling Marpare Steiner Marcia Steiner Donald “Steiner Tecumseh
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