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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1955

Page

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Jerry Ald Resigns From Saline County Sheriff’s Dept

Jerry Ald aged 22 of Saline has resigned from his position with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department where he has served since February. Ald worked with the Juvenile Department under Sgt George Simons of the Ann Arbor Police Department and is leaving to be drafted into the army on June 4. Sheriff Klager regrets the departure and notes Ald’s progress toward launching a junior sheriff club for boys aged ten to fifteen, a program now postponed until a replacement is found.

Jerry Ald Sheriff’s Department Washtenaw Erwin Klager Ald George Simons Ann Arbor Michigan State College Klager

Historical Society To Meet In Ann Arbor On May 8

Washtenaw County Historical Society holds a meeting on Tuesday evening May 8 at 8 in the Rackham Building West Conference Room Ann Arbor. Engineer William J Armstrong will discuss the Chicago Road once known as the Chicago Turnpike now US 112 and its role in early regional history illustrated with slides.

Washtenaw County Historical Society Rackham Ann Arbor William J. Armstrong

Paint-Up and Clean-Up Week in Laine City

May 2 through May 6 declared as Paint-Up and Clean-Up Week by Mayor Henry Leutheuser. Rubbish to be hauled away and placed at curbs before 8:00 A.M. Friday May 6.

Laine

OES and Saline Chapter Plan May Meeting

OES to meet May 2 in regular session with a special Mothers and Daughters program. Saline officers visited Ann Arbor Chapter last week and demonstrated degrees. Attendees included Mrs. Louise Cotton and Mrs. Reuben Rogers from Saline.

Saline Ann Arbor Louise Cotton Reuben Rogers Washtenaw Association Chelsea Hugh Austin Everettt Wolfin Leo Jensen Carl Burmeister Everett Wolfin Ypsilanti Friends Harvey Kluwe Lee Robison Cecil Davenport

Milan Woman Flung From Car In Wet Road Crash

Mrs. Gladys Treaster of 499 West Main Street Milan lost control on a wet stretch one mile north of Saline Sunday evening. Her car skidded, the door opened, and she was thrown into a nearby field. She was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor for treatment.

Gladys Treaster W. Main St Milan Saline

Sharon Starling Elected MYF District President

Sharon Starling sixteen of the Sa line Methodist Youth Fellowship was elected president of the Ann Arbor District MYF at the Spring Rally in Plymuth Sunday. She leads youth groups in over 85 churches and has served on the District Cabinet as Christian Outreach Chairman and Secretary.

Sharon Starling Saline Methodist Ann Arbor Plymouth Sharon Saline Methodist Youth Fellowship M.Y.F Plymuth Detroit LaVhanne Finch Dianne Woodward Tecumseh Cab Inet Finch Helen Starling Saron Bob Kileuter MYF

William Farrell Christened Sunday

Mr and Mrs Garner Farrell hosted a Sunday celebration for the christening of infant William Garner with Rev Father Ellis performing the baptism. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Carl Farmer. Dinner guests from Jackson included Mrs Matilda Farrell A J Farrell and Mr and Mrs Farmer and children plus Rev Ellis of Clinton and Mrs Louise McClune.

Garner Farrell William Garner Father Ellis Carl Farmer Billy Matilda Farrell A. J. Farrell Farmer Jackson Rev Ellis Clinton Louise McClune

Wietzsch Rogers vow in Saline church ceremony

Sandra Wietzsch and James Rogers exchanged vows at St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church in Saline during a 7 p m ceremony officiated by Rev. Alvin Siemsen. The bride daughter of Herman and … Wietzsch wore an embroidered net gown with basque bodice and a fingertip veil.

Sandra Wietzsch James Rogers Lance Rogers Saline Doris Fritz Ann Arbor Miss Fritz Roberta Frederick Dorothy Fisher Carol Lynn Richards Nancy Armbruster

James Rogers Married In Lutheran Church

James Rogers wed in a Lutheran church with a rose petal arm bouquet. Clarence Swall served as best man. Keith Brososky and Carl Miller, both of Saline, were ushers. A reception followed at Schwaben Hall with several sisters in attendance. The couple will live in Scio township then Saline after a trip to Washington. Mrs. Rogers, a graduate of Ann Arbor High School, works at Universal Die Casting. her husband, a Saline High School alumnus, is an assistant manager at a Kroger store in Livonia.

Clarence Swall Saline Keith Brososky Carl Miller Schwaben Hall Joan Lambarth Thelma George Beverly Nagel Barbara Geiger Ann Arbor Raymond Richards Ypsilanti Ray Armbruster Washington, D.C Dexter Rd Scio Township Rogers Ann Arbor High School Universal Die Casting Corp Saline High School Kroger Co Livonia

Lenawee-Monroe Assoc OFS Meeting Attended in Tecumseh

Mrs. Chester Hunt of Ann Arbor and Mrs. Robert Starling attended the Lenawee Monroe County Association OFS annual spring meeting held in Tecumseh on Thursday.

Chester Hunt Ann Arbor Robert Starling The Lenawee-Monroe County Association OFS Tecumseh

Red Cross Drive Short of Goal in Saline

The Saline Red Cross drive misses its $1,000 target as many residents were not home when solicitors called. Treasurer Luella Lambarth announces volunteers will be at local banks on Saturday April 30 to encourage contributions and push Saline over the goal.

Red Cross Saline Genevieve Martin Luella Lambarth

Sod Busters Hear Dr. Miller

The Sodbusters Group of Washtenaw County Farm Bureau met at the Robinson home with seven families present. Dr. Harold Miller spoke on plans for the new hospital, followed by a question period and refreshments. Next month the group will meet at the Goltz home.

Sodbusters Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Duane Robinson Harold Miller Roland Goltz

A Bakers Dozen Play By St Paul Guild

A short play titled A Bakers Dozen will be presented by members of Saint Pauls Women’s Guild Educational Department in the church basement at the next regular meeting on May 3. Participants include Mrs Alvin Siemson Mrs Raymond Girbach Mrs Edwin Hering Mrs Waynard Carr Mrs Reuben Finkbeiner and Mrs Charles Kern with Miss Edna Gress as hostess committee chairwoman.

Saint. Pauls Women’s Guild Alvin Siemson Raymond Girbach Edwin Hering Waynard Carr Reuben Finkbeiner Charles Kern Edna Gress

Saline Hospital fund drive reports progress and plans

The Saline Community Hospital Association reports $70,000 of a $175,000 goal raised for a new hospital building. Memorial and corporate gifts from local families and firms, including the Universal Diet Casting and Manufacturing Corporation, support a three year payment plan. The area served spans Milan to the south, Manchester to the west, and parts of Washtenaw Lenawee and Monroe counties. Qualified contributors become non assessible life voting members in the hospital association which will own and operate the facility for the region. A public drive begins May 16 with volunteers urged to contact Campaign Headquarters in Saline.

Saline Community Hospital Association Saline Harold A. Miller Carl A. Curtiss Universal Diet Casting and Manufacturing Corporation Milan Manchester Washtenaw County Lenawee Monroe

Willing Workers Club Meets at Mrs Leonard Home

The Willing Workers Club met April 21 at 3905 Arkena Rd with 20 members present. President Hazel Gordon led the business meeting after a luncheon served by hostess Jos ephine Leonard. The group noted the county Federation meeting in Milan April 25 at 10:30 am and urged reservations by April 22 with Mrs Chester Tooman. Mrs Clarence Johnson reported on the Sagine Community Hospital Association and urged support.

Wiling Workers Club Josephine Leonard Arkena Rd Hazel Gordon County Federation Milan Chester Tooman Clarence Johnson

Hold Shower for Mrs Wayne Goble

Mrs Vern Osterhout and Mrs Lavern Armbruster co hosted a stork shower in the Osterhout home Friday evening honoring Mrs Wayne Goble. About thirty friends attended and enjoyed contests and games. A cake fashioned as a baby bassinet adorned the gift table. The guest received many gifts and refreshments were served.

Vern Osterhout Lavern Armbruster Wayne Goble Osterhout

Girl Scout Sunday Observed Here in Saline

The Girl Scouts of Saline designate Sunday May 1 for Annual Church Attendance Sunday. Troops and leaders plus the American Legion Auxiliary committee attend Divine Worship at Federated Church 11 o'clock. IntermedIate choir members present special music and the morning message suits the occasion. Mrs. Imogene Veen leads Saline Scout Organization.

Girl Scouts of Saline The American Legion Auxiliary Imogene Veen

Mrs Thomas Shurtz Visits Beasleys in Ad Tian

Mrs Thomas Shurtz has been visiting her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Charles Beasley of Ad Tian.

Thomas- Shurtz Charles Beasley Ad- Tian

Twin Births Highlight Hospital News in Milan and Surrounding Areas

April births include twin girls to Mr and Mrs Russell Burkhart of Milan on April 20. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Joe Tobias on April 22. Medical mentions include Mrs Geraldine Badour Bert Derendinger of Saline, Gertrude Drake of Ann Arbor, Marie Trail and Flossie Murray of Milan. Surgical notes list William Gruden Douglas Barker Robert Neuvirth Carol Otramba of Milan Lennon Federer Dundee Bonnie Camburn Jennifer Camburn James Stanchfield Saline Gary West Ypsilanti.

Russell Burkhart Milan Joe Tobias Geraldine Badour Bert Derendinger Saline Gertrude Drake Ann Arbor Marie Trail Flossie Murray William Gruden Douglas Barker Robert Neuvirth Carol Otramba Lennon Federer Dundee Bonnie Camburn Jennifer Camburn James Stanchfield Gary West Ypsilanti

Banquet Hosts Honor Funeral Directors Group

Mr and Mrs Francis N Lockwood hosted district 13 of the Michigan Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association of Michigan at a banquet. The Auxiliary of the American Legion served dinner at the Legion Home with members from Washtenaw Monroe and Wayne Counties in attendance.

Francis N. Lockwood Michigan Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association of Michigan American Legion Legion Home Washtenaw Monroe Wayne Counties

Verle W. Kins Named Scout Executive for Portage Trails District

Verle W. Kins chosen as District Scout Executive for Portage Trails Council based in Ann Arbor. He resides in Ypsilanti with his wife and four children, previously served as Field Scout Executive in Hiawathaland Council and held training roles across national programs. The appointment, announced by Council President William McPherson IV, replaces Wade A. Shook who moved to Grand Valley Council.

Verle W. Kins Portage Trails Council Ann Arbor Michigan William McPherson IV Mr. Kins Thomas Street Ypsilanti Hiawathaland Council Boy Scouts of America Marquette Iron Range Iron and Dickinson Florence County Niagara Wisconsin Aurora Schiff Scout Reservation Mendham New Jersey Region X Stillwater Minnesota Boulder Junction Trinity Methodist Church Iron Mountain Gary David Erle Hiss Jean Wade A. Shook Grand Valley Council Joe A. Juncker J. Richard Duke

Legion Auxiliary Attends Morenci District Meeting

Mrs Harold Armbruster Mrs Ralph Uphaus and Mrs Merritt Martin of William B. Lutz Unit 322 attended the district meeting in Morenci on Sunday representing the American Legion Auxiliary.

Harold Armbruster Ralph Uphaus Merritt Martin William B. Lutz Unit No. 322 American Legon Auxiliary God District Morenci

Local Women to Assist In Polio Innoculation

Local residents volunteer to aid polio inoculation clinics at the high school on May 3 and 24. Registered nurses include Mrs. William Klein and others. lay workers and additional helpers named. Doctors Harold Miller and Gordon Prout oversee the two clinics.

William Klein Clarence Johnson Charles Uphaus Elwin Strait Paul Reed Henry Karnér al Schmid Gerald Coe Edward Laudon Don Cornell Harold Armbruster

Water bill penalties under Saline ordinance

Delinquent water bills carry a 10 percent penalty. The Water and Sewer Ordinance requires full payment within 30 days from April 1. If not paid, service will be disconnected. E. J. Muir, Treasurer City of Saline.

E.J. Muir City of Saline

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Sheriff’s Dept Historical Society Henry Leutheuser Robert Stanchfield Michigan Ave Robert Ken Rogers William Farrell Sod Busters Dr. Miller Baker’s Dozen St. Paul Guild Jine Community Hospital Association Hospital News Eau Claire Wis George Winkle A.L. Giltrow Lloyd Dell Dwight Reynolds Howard Burr Gordon Prout
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