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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
2
The Saline Observer lists F. W. Giesel Jr as publisher and A. J. Coley as editor with advertising representative notes. It operates under Michigan Press Service and is entered as second class matter in Saline. Subscription rates are $2.50 yearly in Michigan, $3 elsewhere, with single copies at $0.05.
Frank's Texaco Service leads Friday Nite Bowling with 88 points, eight ahead of B & B Recreation 85 and Haviland's Tavern 73. Standard Oil 73% and Burkhart's Store 62% trail, while Wilmac Co and Old Masters fight for cellar position as week to go.
The Citizens Bank of Saline mourns the death of Burt D. Hammond a stockholder since organization and a Director for over thirty four years. The board honors his wise counsel loyalty and exceptional business ability that aided the bank and its interests.
The Board of Directors of Citizens Bank of Saline in Saline Michigan expresses heartfelt sympathy to the surviving family members in their bereavement. April 10 1953.
Miss Hilda Heusel spent her spring vacation weekend at a college friend’s Detroit home. Chet Leonard and Lance Rogers fished for smelt in the northern part of the state. Mrs. Dean Brandt of Dearborn hosted a bridal shower for Miss Christene Jensen at her home on Sunday.
Farmers cut labor and boost earnings by reengineering dairy barns. The Agricultural Extension Department reports that both stall and loose-housing systems save time with optimized stall rows calving pens and feed alleys. A single milking worker can handle up to 80 cows hourly with well planned layouts and hay self feeding. Manure removal shifts to tractor operations. modern barns become labor saving tools for premium milk.
Thursday Nine O Clock League shows Carol Girbach as top scorer with 504 total across 181 179 144. Gloria Gray leads high averages and high game figures, while Del Erickson tops three game series with 585. Bridgewater Rollers seek a final night to impact team standings as performers like Joan Kirk and Margaret Lange raise averages.
The article lists loyal bowlers Janie Burdick Louise Frith Hazel Graf Peg Hunt Carol Girbach and Jan Karn from the town. Monroe girls travel distances but deserve credit for faithful attendance. Tonight B and B Recreation and A M Chevrolet on alleys 1 and 2 Saline Variety and Saline Observer on 3 and 4 Bridgewater with the Ramblers on 5 and 6. May 7 is set for the annual Bowling Banquet according to Thelma Burkhart secretary.
Mrs Bill Guenther hosted a social shower at the home of Mrs Paul Herter on Pleasant Lake Road in a friendly community gathering. Attendants included local neighbors and friends, sharing refreshments and well wishes for the honoree.
Conservation Stamps for 1953 are available through local clubs at 25 cents per sheet. Secretary Harry Gaines notes twelve Michigan Outdoor Scenes including Castle Rock at St Ig nace and Cassopolis forest views. Proceeds support Michigan United Conservation Clubs expenses and they are National Poster Stamp Society approved.
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