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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
1
Saline alumni pledge drive aims to raise eighteen thousand dollars for an athletic field on Mrs. Elia Henne’s donated site. The campaign, led by H J Beasley, hopes to complete solicitation with 1,000 pledge cards sent to alumni this week.
City Manager Gordon Gary describes two full time police with two way radio links to State Police and Sheriff. cites 152 tickets in five winter months including 104 speeding offenses and 40 accidents. He notes 24 hour coverage not yet possible, traffic fines exceeding 1300 dollars, and plans for public reports on cost sharing with the county.
Community updates cover University of Michigan purchasing Stadium Hill Golf Course for faculty housing at 162000 dollars, local business changes, road and speed safety guidance, and notes from Saline Tecumseh and nearby towns. Mentions include Gov. Kim Sigler Clean Up Week, Kroger company figures, and local social visits.
Editorial argues pedestrians bear responsibility for safety amid rising motorization. It cites safety reports showing three of four pedestrian deaths involved the victims’ unsafe acts, urging strict regulations and enforcement to protect both walkers and drivers.
Rudolph Schumaier leads Saline’s upgrade to a city airport now offering GI Bill flight instruction and private commercial and instructor ratings. Local students include Daniel McLean Eugene Weed and George Weed. Facilities include two Aeroncas, two hangers, new control office, runways 1700 and 1900 feet, wind indicators, and markers. A four passenger plane is planned. A marker with Saline name and airport direction was painted atop Wiedman Auto, and a dawn patrol breakfast with prizes is set at Hillsdale Airport for veterans eligible for free training.
Alex L. Fox and his tent and awning firm present the second annual Sportsmens Show at 624 South Main Street Ann Arbor this weekend. The exhibit features camping gear boats canoes apparel and a wide range of sporting goods for campers fishermen and hunters open to the public with no charge.
Gregory Kress fourteen staying at the Weichel home on 320 N Ann Arbor street was rushed to St Josephs Mercy Hospital Friday noon after being struck by a car driven by Clarence Pfaus of 12545 Bethel Church road The boy and his mother walked south on Ann Arbor street when he tried to cross The impact left both legs broken between the ankles and knees The boy is reported as doing as well as can be expected The incident occurred near the Weichel residence on a Friday afternoon
The Saline Observer reports a postcard survey shows residents favor hiring one more officer to three total. Questions ask if three officers are needed and if traffic should be handled by Sheriff State Police, plus views on abolishing the Constable office and local staffing sufficiency.
Richard Paul Townsend, 12, of Route Two Saline, died after a kerosene explosion and fire injured him Friday. Neighbors say he lit a fire then poured kerosene on it. a passing motorist, Walter Springsteen, helped extinguish the flames and rush him to hospital. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Church, Dexter.
Members of the Child Study Club circulate petitions seeking a Michigan fall ballot amendment. It would allow school districts to bond up to twenty years instead of five, and reduce the threshold to exceed the fifteen mill tax limit from two-thirds to a simple majority.
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