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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1953

Page

4

Children Altars Dedicated at Saline Church in Honor of John Keveling

A children’s altar was dedicated at the Federated Church in Saline in memory of seven year old John W. Keveling who died May 15, 1952. The altar, a golden oak piece 42 by 29 inches, was donated by friends and marks Saline’s first children’s altar.

Federated Church John W. Keveling Hugh O. Keveling The Saline Federated Church Hugh Keveling Dwight Reynolds Ann Arbor News

Ypsi State Hospital To Hold Open House

Ypsilanti State Hospital will host an open house for the public from 1 00 to 3 30 p m on Wednesday May 6. Tours will showcase departments with staff explaining functions. Visitors should not bring children under 16. The hospital houses about 4100 patients, employs roughly 925, and spans 700 acres with in-house services including laundry power house bakery pharmacy and dairy farm. Refreshments of coffee and doughnuts. Social service director Jack Mitchell chairs the open house committee with Frederick Fisher program chair and Neil Hurst publicity chair. Mrs Eleanor Allen heads the effort.

Ypsilanti State Hospital Jack Mitchell Frederick Fisher Neil Hurst Eleanor Allen

Washtenaw Tuberculosis Association Reports 1953 Saline Gifts

The Washtenaw County Tuberculosis Association met April 23 1953 at 112 North Fourth Avenue Ann Arbor. Saline sent 846 contributions totaling 489 49 dollars an increase of 58 percent over 1951 Christmas seal totals. Of the amount 82 percent stays in Washtenaw.

Washtenaw County Tuberculosis Association North Fourth Avenue Ann Arbor Carl Curtiss Washte

Washtenaw County TB Association Seeks Intensified Effort

The Washtenaw County Tuberculosis Association urges intensified research rehabilitation and health education as new cases decline only 25 percent from 1930 to 1950 despite a 68 percent drop in deaths. Curtiss thanks Saline residents for ongoing support.

Naw County Curtiss Saline Washtenaw County

History Of Saline and Elsewhere

Meat prices high with hogs at 14.50 per 100, cattle 12.50 to 12.75, sheep 12.50. General Hugh 8. Johnson dies in Washington April 15, 1942 at age 59. Registration day for men 45 to 65 set for April 27, 1942. Sugar rationing from May 5 after a bar on sale April 28 to May 5. Dr. Brinkley dies May 26, 1942 at age 56. Six German saboteurs electrocuted August 8, 1942. First blackout in Southern Michigan and nearby states August 12, 1942. Brazil declares war on Germany and Italy August 22, 1942.

Hugh 8. Johnson Washington Brinkley Texas Florida New York Washington, D. C Michigan Indiana Ohio Illinois Brazil Germany Italy

Youth Fellowship Visits South Lyons on Sunday

The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church traveled to South Lyons for Sunday afternoon and evening activities. Mr and Mrs Jim Ballard and their twins were Saturday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Karner.

The Methodist Church South Lyons Jim Ballard Henry Karner

Cake Mixes as Wedding Gifts Dampen Bride’s Skill

The text notes that adding various cake mixes to gifts may spoil the bride’s cake baking ability. It suggests presenting the mixes in a be ribboned market bag or a baskari shopping bag as a token with best wishes.

Brice Regirn

Earl Gensley Weds Audrey Finkbeiner in Saline Church

Audrey Finkbeiner daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Finkbeiner of Pleasant Lake Road married Earl Gensley son of Mrs Harold Drake and the late Berthold Gensley at St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church Saline Rev Alvin Siemsen officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown with chantilly lace and carried white roses and snapdragons. The reception followed in the church basement. The couple will reside at 4820 Saline Ann Arbor Road. Audrey is a Saline High School graduate employed in Washtenaw County Auditor’s office. Earl works in farming and studies Bonnet. organist noted.

Audrey Finkbeiner Clarence Finkbeiner Pleasant Lake Rd Earl Gensley Gensley Rd Harold Drake Waters Rd Berthold Gensley Alvin Siemsen St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Saline Lloyd Finkbeiner Ralph Gensley Donald Drake Darell Irene Kruger Roland Fiegel Nancy Wenk Marlene Wild Mary Lou Zeeb Evelyn Parker Ann Arbor Rd Saline High School Washtenaw County Auditor’s Office

Oberlin College Mus Union to Perform Brahms Requiem

On May 3 the Oberlin College Musical Union will present Brahms Requiem directed by Maurice Kessler. Sophomore Elizabeth Nichols is a Music Union member. Soloists include Barbara Troxell of New York City and Prof. Howard Hatton, former Paris cathedral baritone. Leo Holden will be Oberlin organ professor.

Musical Union Oberlin College Maurice Kessler Elizabeth Nichols Department of Arts and Sciences Schumann Barbara Troxell New York City Howard Hatton Oberlin Paris Leo Holden

Hornet Track Team Places Seventh at Hastings Meet

The undermanned Saline Hornets scored 14 points to finish seventh among 18 schools at Hastings last Saturday. Key performances included a second place in the 880 yard relay and a third in another event.

Hornet Hastings Saline

Hastings Relays Highlight Surprised Victory by Norman Dickson

Norman Dickson High School pulled a surprise win at the Hastings Relays as Huron League School-U finished sixth. In the sprint medley the team raced 143.5 with Graf Giltrow Luckhardt Larson 0.5 behind the 143.2 winner and 880 timed at 140.2 versus 189.7.

Joe Graf Dave Giltrow Wayne Luckhardt Wally Larson Padsen Norman Dickson High School U High

Saline High Nine Suffers Double Setback In Week

The Saline High School baseball team lost twice last week. On Tuesday Dundee beat Saline 7 to 2 on Dundee field. Thursday Roosevelt Roughriders defeated Saline 8 to 5 at Saline.

Saline Dundee Roosevelt Roughriders

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