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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1953

Page

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Who's Who In Saline Max Collins Biography

Saline area native Max Collins graduated from Saline High School in 1939 and later the University of Michigan Business School in 1948. A Navy navigator for 34 months and current naval reserve lieutenant, he serves on the City Council and Federated Church deacon, with civic roles in the Saline JCCs and Boy Scout leadership. He works at Ford Motor Co. as a Unit Supervisor in the Central Training Department, living at 109 W Henry and married to Jeanette Clay with two children.

Max Collins Saline Area Saline High School War Department Detroit Collins Naval Air Corp Naval Reserve Grosse Ile Saline Jccs Explorer Scouts Federated Church University of Michigan School of Business Administration Ford Motor Co Central Training Department Henry Jeanette Clay John Doe Saline High Germany Lyzeum America

All Sports Banquet Honors Sixty High School Athletes

The Rotary Club All Sports Banquet will start at 6 30 tonight in the school gymnasium honoring about sixty high school athletes. Principal speaker is Dr Julius Franks formerly of Grand Rapids and Michigan All American guard. Speakers include Dr Gordon J Prout Dr Harold A Miller Leo L Jensen Richard Miller Ronald Finkbeiner Walford Larson and Joe Graf. Municipal Judge George Wood acts as toastmaster. A Big Ten football film will follow after speeches. Dinner prepared by Mrs Alberta Rogers and her homemaking class.

Rotary Club Julius Franks Grand Rapids University of Michigan Gordon J. Prout Harold A. Miller Leo L. Jensen Richard Miller Ronald Finkbeiner Walfred Larson Joe Graf George Wood Alberta Rogers

Bake Sale for Saline Alumni May 9 1953 at Uphaus Store

Each member is asked to supply either baked goods or cash for the Bake Sale on May 9 1953 at Uphaus Store. Please bring your contribution to the store at 12 30 pm or mail cash to Al Schmid treasurer of Alumni Association. Thank you for your cooperation. Saline Alumni Association

Uphaus al Schmid Alumni Association

Saline Alumni Banquet Committees Named

Saline alumni banquet organizers list committee chairs and roles including Publicity Richard Martin Dining Room Shirley Klinehunst Chairman Ella Finkbeiner Nominating Committee Toastmaster Robert Harrison Welcome Graduates Kim Jacobsen Decorating Violet and Bob Harrison Posters Margaret Finch King Dorothy Finch Gliders Bill Brackney Chairman Flowers Lois Savery with no speaker this year.

Richard Martin Shirley Klinehunst Ella Finkbeiner Robert Harrison Kim Jacobsen Violet Bob Harrison Margaret Finch King Dorothy Finch Bill Brackney Flowers Lois Savery

JCCs Seek Goat for Saline Play Production

JCCs seek a goat to star in the upcoming May 25 and 26 Mrs. Roberts production at Saline by the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. Bob Harrison, JCC President, asks interested goat owners to contact Gambles store. After the run the goat will be returned nearly as good as new.

Jccs JCC Bob Harrison Gambles Mr. Roberts Saline Ann Arbor Civic Theatre

Robert Benjamin Stationed at Camp Cloris Near Albuquerque

Robert Benjamin is stationed with the Air Force at Camp Cloris near Albuquerque New Mexico. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Benjamin of Saline.

Robert Benjamin Camp Cloris Albuquerque N. M Air Force William Benjamin Saline

German Student Describes Life In German High School

A German student from Saline High School outlines the structure and demands of German secondary education. The piece covers grade progression, costs, language requirements, weekly schedules, workload, social life, and the contrast with American junior colleges.

Teen Canteen Committees Draw Up Rules

An adult committee and teenage group at the high school created seven rules for the Teen Canteen. Rules include no smoking, no alcohol, sign in and out, no one under seventh grade, chaperones required, and posted chaperone list. Meetings will continue Fridays outdoors when possible and aim to cooperate with the Summer Recreation Program.

Star Hall Milton Hartmap E. Muir Harry Anderson Paul Woods A. L. Gidrow Calvin Englehart Nancy Woods Elton Moehn Lauverne Drake

Open House at MacArthurs Honors Royal Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mac Arthur host an open house on McKay Street May 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. to bid farewell to Captain and Mrs. Robert Royal who are moving to Mountain Home Idaho. Friends are invited.

Walter MacArthur McKay St Robert Royal Mountain Home Idaho Captain Mrs. Royal MacArthur Home

Feuell Returns for Fourth Year at Methodist Church

At the annual church meeting Rev. R. R. Feuell was invited to return for the coming year marking his fourth year as pastor of the Methodist Church.

Methodist The Methodist Church R. R. Feuell Rev. Feuell

Saline Softball Team Announces Open Tryouts

The Saline Softball Team will hold tryouts at 6 30 p m Monday May 11 at Henne Field All positions are open and any one is welcome to tryout Catchers and pitchers are particularly needed.

Saline Henne Field

Stolen Paint Thinner From Milan Man’s Car

Oliver Peltonen of Milan reported a theft from his car parked on S Ann Arbor Street near a tavern. About 2:00 a.m. Tuesday he found paint and thinner missing, valued at around $10, and police are investigating.

Oliver Peltonen Milan Mich S. Ann Arbor St

Two Local Youths Loot Car Wires Near School Yard

Mrs. Claire Collins reported a car theft incident on April 21 when police found a car parked on a school yard stripped of wires radiator cap and oil cap. Investigation identified two local youths as suspects in taking the wires.

Claire Collins B. Road

Accident on Saline Milan Road injures passenger

Report states Helen Koebbe of Mc Kay collided on Saline Milan Road at 1 30 Sunday morning. Her car front door swung open and she reached out to close it, pulling the vehicle off the road. Passenger Helen Stress er suffered minor injuries as a wheel, front fender and left side were damaged.

Helen Koebbe McKay Saline Milan Rd Helen Stresser

Car Roll Causes Minor Crash on West Michigan Street

Mrs. Matilda Morris of 201 Clark parked at 113 West Mich. and forgot to set her brake. Her car rolled across the street striking LaVern Armbruster’s vehicle, leaving Armbruster’s left rear fender smashed while Morris’s car remained undamaged.

Matilda Morris Clark W. Mich LaVern Armbruster Armbruster

Coming Events Lineup for May Fundraisers and Receptions

May events include bake sales at Uphaus and Burkhardt stores to benefit the hospital fund. Other gatherings cover a Mothers Get-Together at 7:30 p.m., an Alumni Association bake sale, Fosdick Extension Group sale, and a Room Mothers Reception. Hospital Day at La Une General Hospital opens to the public 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Fun Club Uphaus Hospital Fund Alumni Association Fosdick Extension Group Burkhardts la Une General Hospital

Saline Area Schools Official Election Results

Official results show 655 ballots cast with 2 spoiled. Reported tallies include 359 for one candidate or measure and 283 for another, with additional stray or unreadable entries. Education board results reflect votes by Saline area residents.

School Board Saline Area

Federation Club Meeting Sees New President Elected

The Washtenaw County Federation of Women held its annual meeting at the Methodist Church with outgoing president Meridith Bixby presiding. Ann Arbor leader Raymond Niles was chosen as the new president after the morning business session. 105 ladies attended the luncheon and 20 clubs from Manchester Milan Willis Saline Ypsilanti Ann Arbor and Dexter were represented.

Washtenaw Manchester Milan Willis, Saline Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Dexter

Capacity Crowd At Band Concert At Saline High School

A capacity crowd filled the Saline High School Auditorium last Tuesday as the band performed classics to modern jazz. Guest trombonist Glenn Smith from the University dazzled the audience, with highlights including a cornet trio and selections from The King and I and the Bobby Sox Suite.

Saline Glenn Smith Jim Austin Arthur Katterjohn Eugene Shroyer Chelsea

Local Briefs On Dinners And Visits Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Wm Austin visited Wayne Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Scott and called on Mr and Mrs Fred Hopps. The Nielsen family visited George Austin in Wayne. Mrs Robert Starling spent Tuesday in Dundee. Mrs Rev Rogers and Susan Coates stayed with the Rogers in Ann Arbor. Mrs Minnie Sturn and Esther visited Ann Arbor at Harold Zahns.

Wm. Austin Frank Scott Wayne Fred Hopps Wesley Nielsen Janice Wyandotte George Austin Robert Starling Dundee Rev Rogers Susan Coates Paul Rogers Ann Arbor Minnie Sturn Esther Harold Zahn

Saline High Band Earns First Division Honors at State Contest

S H S Band from Saline High School won First Division honors at the State Band Contest, performing A Step Ahead Sequo sta Citadel with precision. The event included Frank Henry Mabel Fox Dorothy Kazmeier Leo Jensen and John Ford, while Dr EF C Beck urged more funding for education and teachers.

Engagement announced for Patricia Ann Hasted and Robert Dunny

Mr and Mrs Stephen Hasted of Saline announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Ann to Robert Dunny son of Mr and Mrs John Dunny of Manchester. Patricia is a Saline High School graduate employed at Kaiser Frazer Corp. Robert attended Manchester High School served three years then worked at Double A Products Co of Manchester. A June wedding is planned.

Stephen Hasted Saline Patricia Ann Robert Dunny John Dunny Manchester Miss Hasted Saline High School Kaiser- Frazer Corp Dunny Manchester High School Double A Products Go

Births and medical notes from Saline Hospital

Births announced for April 28 include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ray weighing 7 lbs 2 ozs and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burkhart with a weight not specified. Medical staff listed Edith Fox Manchester and Roetta Lee Ypsilanti. Surgical notes include Mildred Dieterle. Tonsillectomies listed: Martha MacFail Ann Arbor Laurie MacFail Linda Tompkins Saline Garyir Carr Saline Penny Estermeyer Ypsilanti and Janice Edwards Milan.

Eugene Ray Charles Burkhart Edith Fox Manchester Roetta Lee Ypsilanti Mildred Dieterle Martha Mac- Fail Ann Arbor Laurie Mac- Fail Linda Tompkins Garyir Carr Penny Estermeyer Janice Edwards Milan

Fucss Couple Heads to Philadelphia for Extended Visit

Mr and Mrs Martin Fucss leave today for Philadelphia to stay with their son Robert and his family during a prolonged visit in the city and surrounding area.

Martin Fucss Philadelphia Robert

Public Invited To Tour Ypsilanti State Hospital

YPSILANTI May 6 public tour of Ypsilanti State Hospital the largest mental facility in Michigan will run 1 to 3 30 p m all 4 100 bed buildings and 1 216 acre site will be shown department heads will explain functions and latest treatment facilities as the hospital marks National Mental Health Week.

Ypsilanti Ypsilanti State Hospital Michigan O. R. Yoder

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Saline Alumni Association N. Mexico Paul Harbecke MacArthurs Andrew Jacob Police News Paine SAR Rmns Wild Alwin Burkhardt Carl Burmeister Erwin Feldkamp Carl Seeger Norman Guenther EWO Azteca Tata Hicktess Bernice Mer Harold Miller Om Bernice Merchant Neil Tracy Charles H. Osgood Mrs. Bess H. Tefft Martha EH. Zahn Carl Peck Federation Beck Washtenaw County EF. C. Beck Michigan Education Association Frank Henry Rossonville Mabel Fox Dorothy Kazmeier Leo Jensen John Ford Leonor Falenne Michiela State Colere Charles Hills East Lansag Citadel Dwight Ryenolds Howard Johnson East Lansing Ann Taylor Sharon Munr Patricia Hasted A. A. News Yprsi State Hospital
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