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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1953

Page

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Saline Sidelights Promotes School Board Vote April 29

Saline residents are urged to vote in the upcoming school board election on April 29 as the first board after recent reorganization. The piece notes variable April weather and includes local anecdotes about Mrs. Dorothy Hutzel improving after illness and social visits with neighbors Ed Warner and Gordon Anthony.

Don Campbell Saline Leonard Hutzel Dorothy Mrs. Erskine

Mothers Invited To Get-Together In Saline

The mothers of all children starting school next September in Saline Area Schools are invited to a kindergarten gathering on Monday April 27 at 8 pm in Saline High School auditorium.

Saline Area Saline High School

JCC Teen Road-e-o Held In Saline

Saline JCC sponsors a Teen Age Road-e-o on May 16 to promote safe driving. Open to teens with licenses in the Saline area, the event includes two written tests and a behind the wheel exercise. Local winner gets 10 dollars, a cup, and a first place plaque and advances to the state contest. runners-up receive plaques and 6 and 4 dollars.

Saline JCC Saline Area Bob Harrison Gambles Duane Hooker Saline High

Dr Julius Franks to Speak at Saline All-Sports Banquet

The first annual All-Sports Banquet at Saline High School on April 30, sponsored by the Rotary Club, will feature Dr Julius Franks of Grand Rapids as the main speaker. Franks, a 1941 All-American guard from the University of Michigan, later earned a dentistry degree in 1951 and has practiced in Grand Rapids.

Saline High School Julius Franks Grand Rapids Franks University of Michigan Tom Kuzma Michigan Frank Saline Harold Gray Woman’s Club Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Milan Manchester Dexter and Willis East Ann Arbor Chelsea Edward Warner Everett Wolfin Martin Blair Geo. Kantlehner Warner Thomas Schurtz County Federation Charles Fisher Paul Ehman Federated Clubs

Bride Martina Hemenway Weds William Case Jr in Battle Creek

Martina Elizabeth Hemenway daughter of Martin Hemenway Saline married William D Case Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Case Sr of Battle Creek on Saturday April 18 in the Battle Creek Methodist Church Rev Everett M Love officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Donald Haywood The couple reside at 22 W Fountain St Battle Creek Both newlyweds are employed at the Oliver Plant in Battle Creek

Martina Elizabeth Hemenway Martin Hemenway Saline William D .Case, Jr William Case Battle Creek Everett M. Love Donald Haywood Fountain St

Firemen Battle Barn Fire at Saline Farm

The Saline Fire Department fought a flash barn fire at Andrew Jacob’s farm 9220 Schill Rd at about 6 30 p m Tuesday. The blaze destroyed the barn site tool shed a tractor a truck and 400 bushels of oats. Firemen protected nearby buildings despite extreme heat and a strong west wind.

Saline Andrew Jacob’s Farm Schill Rd Chester Huerst

Saline Hospital News List Of Medical Patients

Medical patients include Claude Stoll Ann Arbor Richard Emery Saline Roetta Lee Ypsilanti Ernest Hodge Saline Duane Osborne Ann Arbor Richard Lehtonen La Arbor Norene Phelps Thomas Phelps Saline Geo Wiedman Emanuel Hertler still hospitalized. Tonsillectomies Derby Fairbanks Britton Rodney Fairbanks Britton James Walworth Willis. Surgery Ann Jane Prout Thomas Martin Ann Arbor. John Snyder Ann Arbor emergency patient.

Claude Stoll Ann Arbor Richard Emery Roetta Lee Ypsilanti Ernest Hodge Duane Osborne Richard Lehtonen la Arbor Norene Phelps Thomas Phelps Geo. Wiedman Emanuel Hertler Derby Fairbanks Britton Rodney Fairbanks James Walworth Willis Ann Jane Prout Thomas Martin John Snyder

Local Briefs From Weekend Socials And Visits

Mr and Mrs T A Hall and family of Jackson visited the Fords over the weekend. Mrs E D Wolfin and Mrs Henry McKenzie attended the PH E O convention in Detroit at Fort Shelby Hotel from Wednesday to Friday. Clarence Trinkle and Lillian Dieterlie of Chelsea dined with the Norwin Rays and attended Herman Lindemann funeral. Gerald Coe and family dined with Arthur Gambill in Hillsdale. Paul Woods Jr reported for duty at Grosse Tete Navy Base on Saturday. Wesley Statler of Willis and Wilfred Larson hosted Monday evening callers.

T. A. Hall Jackson Don Ford E. D. Wolfin Henry McKenzie Detroit Fort Shelby Clarence Trinkle Lillian Dieterlie Chelsea Norwin Rays Herman Lindemann Gerald Coe Arthur Gambill Hillsdale Paul Woods Jr Grosse Te Navy Base Wesley Statler Willis Walfred Larson

County Womans Club Set Meeting in Saline

Mrs. Meredith Bixby of Saline will preside over the thirty seventh annual Washtenaw County Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Saline on Monday April 27. Registration starts 10:00 a.m. at Saline Methodist Church with hostess clubs the Saline Area Federated groups.

Meredith Bixby Saline Washtenaw County Federation of Women’s Clubs Saline Methodist Church Saline Area Child Study Club Willing Workers Club Saline Woman's Club Otto Hagans Carl Curtiss Lloyd Carey Harlan Holcomb Everett Monroe Robert Hammond Everett Gilbert Herman Mehler Glenn Gordon Ernest Zahn Arthur Hagen Saline Child Study Club

Saline Alumni Association plans bake sale and reunion

A Saline alumni meeting on April 17 1953 set bids for banquet and bake sale plans to raise funds. Bake sale scheduled for May 9 1953 at Uphaus Electric Store at 1 00 pm with contributions urged to Al Schmid treasurer 100 percent. Reunion planned for June 6 at the school auditorium with Tecumseh Products Orchestra cited for music.

Alton Whi al Schmit Sant Joyce Daven Treasury Athletic Association Uphaus Electric Uphaus al Schmid S. Ann Arbor St Saline Tecumseh Products Orchestra

Fine Arts Festival At Saline High School May 15

Local artists are invited to exhibit drawings designs paintings posters crafts and ceramics at Saline High School auditorium on May 15 from 8 00 p m to 11 00 p m A concert by the Saline High School Mixed Chorus and the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs opens the event Admission is free The exhibit will include work by Saline Elementary grades and the high school class of the past year Exhibits must be at the school by noon on May 14 contact Mrs Wesley Taylor art department head for details

Saline High School Saliney Wesley Taylor Art Deparment Saline High

Saline Area School Board Election on April 29

A pivotal election for the Saline Area School District takes place April 29 at Saline High School from 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thirteen candidates compete for five board seats across one, two, and three year terms. Voters receive an instruction ballot and bios of candidates including Mrs. Robert Merchant and Neil Tracy.

Saline High School Saline Area Robert Merchant Maple Rd Merchant Saline District Methodist Saline School Neil Tracy Steves University of Michigan Hartman Rd Tracy Hoyt Detroit Tracys Saline

Police News Pig collision on Saline Milan Road

Gene Austin struck a pig in the road on Saline Mil an Road about 4 p m while driving south. He swerved into the left lane to avoid three pigs seen on Jewell Road and a fourth darted from a ditch into his path. The pig died and Austin’s control likely prevented a worse crash.

Gene Austin Don Shultz Saline-Milan Austin Jewell Road

Detroit area driver faults after crash with Edison truck

Arthur Feldkamp of 11507 Michigan Avenue struck a Detroit Edison truck at the U S 112 M 11 intersection while it paused in a traffic lane. He was traveling east on 112 trying to pass, skidded, rolled onto its side, and was cited by Officer Straka for not having his car under control.

Arthur Feldkamp Michigan Avenue Detroit Edison U. S. 112 M 11 Feldkamp Straka

Traffic violations and arrests reported in sheriff records

Violations include 186 speeding and traffic violations, 5 reckless driving tickets, 12 accident investigations and reports, 24 complaints, 2 arrests for driving with revoked licenses, 1 arrest on a stolen car, 2 arrests of minors with liquor in the car, 2 dog bite complaints, and $265.25 turned in to the sheriff's department for a driver's license.

Sheriff’s Department

Engagement Announced for Laura Weibel and Harry Criel

Mrs J O Bradley announces the engagement of Laura Victoria Weibel to Harry Criel son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Criel of Buffalo New York They met at the University of Michigan where Criel is a senior in engineering and former president of Triangle Fraternity He is a Phi Eta Sigma and Tau Beta Pi member The bride elect Saline High School graduate The wedding is set for June 13.

J. O. Bradley Laura Victoria Weibel Harry Criel Harry E. Criel Buffalo New York University of Michigan Criel School of Engineering Triangle Fraternity Phi Eta Sigma Tau Beta Pi Saline High School

150 Washtenaw Teachers To Meet Here Tonight

About 150 teachers from schools across Washtenaw county attend a dinner meeting of the Washtenaw County District of the Michigan Education Association tonight hosted by Saline schools. Frank Henry of Rossonville will be installed as president, with John Ford welcoming attendees and Dr. E A Beck of Western Michigan College of Education to speak. The event features student musicians, home making students, and coordinators Dwight Reynolds, Howard Hill, and Marvin Rorick organizing seating and decor.

Washtenaw County Michigan Education Association Saline Schhols Chicago Club Albrta Rogers Frank Henry Rossonville John Ford Saline High School Leo J. Jensen Saline E. A. Beck Western Michigan College of Education Kalamazoo Wesley Taylor Arthur Katterjohn Dwight Reynolds Howard Hill Marvin Rorick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jccs Dr. Franks Mlain William D. Case Jr Ben Long County Womans Club Salmne Alumni Association News Saline Area Educational Advisory Council Carl Burmeister Burmeister Rd Burmeister Haseen Schumacher Burmeisters Burmeister Saline Area Advisory Council Alvin Burkhardt The Saline Savings Bank South Lewis St Burkhardt Savings Bank Saline City Charter Commission Saline Rotary Club Burkhardts Erwin Feldkamp Ford Manchester Bridgewater Ford Motor Company Goodyear’s Bridgewater Station Norman Guenther Gunther Lodi Township Guenthers Guenther Washtenaw Farm Bureau Carl Seeger Fosdick Rd Seeger Dell School King Seeley and Argus Companies Mgr. Seeger Fosdick Carl Peck Saline Rd Peck Lodi Plains Hoover Ball and Bearing Company Independent Tool and Gear Company Ford Garage Dexter Saline Trinity Lutheran Church Charles Osgood Universal Dia Casting and Mfg. Corp West Henry St Osgood Michigan State College Osgoods Future Farmers of America Boy Robert Tefft Tefft Hillsdale College Morenci Police News Laura Victoria Weible
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