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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1953

Page

5

For Sale DeKalb Seed Corn and Hatchery Stock

For sale DeKalb Seed Corn extra stock on hand by Norman Wiedmayer at 11295 Roehm Rd Saline Michigan. Also Klager Hatcheries Bridgewater Michigan offers Barred Rocks White Rocks White Leg horns New Hampshire Reds Red Rock Cross Golden Broads DeKalb Chix. Bridgewaters large frame house for sale with 4 bedrooms bath kitchen dining living room pantry steam heat 2 car garage wood shed and chicken house about 44 acre contact Ken Schultz broker office Saline 129 res Ann Arbor 34443.

Norman Wiedmayer Roehm Rd New Hampshire Klager Hatcheries Bridgewater Michigan Bridgewaters Ken Schultz Saline Res Ann Arbor

Weight limits clash with road and air load proof

The piece contrasts durable airport runways with thinner highways, noting 100,000 pound aircraft landings weekly and axle loads exceeding 100,000 pounds on good roads without damage. It highlights arbitrary state vehicle weight limits, citing Kentucky 42,000 pounds and Michigan up to 120,000 pounds, while roads remain similarly stressed.

Kentucky Michigan

Decline of Michigan Steelhead Alarms Anglers

Michigan anglers face a baffling opening to the steelhead season as lake run rainbow trout vanish from streams. Lamprey predation and widespread illegal spearing near Honor’s Platte River spawning beds are cited, with teenagers blamed for much of the poaching. Local clubs and parents urged to curb the trend to protect a key local fishery.

Michigan Great Lakes Lake Huron Lake Michigan Platte River Village of Honor Platte

Red Cross Drive Exceeds County Quota by $4176

Washtenaw County American Red Cross fundraising drive surpassed its goal by 4176 dollars as residents contributed generously to the campaign. The successful effort reflects strong community support across the region.

Washtenaw County American Red Cross

Community drive hits varied quotas across Washtenaw County

Mrs. Frederick A Collar announces that the drive raised $74,576 toward a $70,400 quota. Milan topped its goal by $8.75, Ann Arbor contributed $45,614 toward $41,950, Ypsilanti $12,906 toward $12,600, and rural areas $476 above their $9,075 target. Chelsea exceeded $1,716 of $1,675 while Dexter and Saline fell short of their aims.

Frederick A Collar Bill Squires Milan Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Kaiser-Frazer Ypsilanti State Hospital Chelsea Dexter East Ann Arbor Saline

Weekend visits span Akron and Detroit families

Mrs. Frank Deede spent the weekend in Akron Ohio visiting her daughter Mrs David McHenry and family. Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson with daughter Laura and son Robert from Detroit were Sunday guests at the Walter MacArthur home.

Frank Deede Akron Ohio David McHenry Robert Wilson Laura Robert Detroit Walter MacArthur

Peas with Biscuits Side Dish

A simple side dish using 1 cup cooked peas mixed with % cup milk and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Serve with 6 hot biscuits or corn meal muffins split and buttered for a quick, savory accompaniment.

Washtenaw Infirmary Auxiliary Elects Officers

The Washtenaw County Infirmary Auxiliary held its officer election with President Mrs Ralph W Belknap first vice president Mrs L C Stuart second vice Dorothy A Gross corresponding secretary Mrs Ray Niles and treasurer Mrs Samuel F Schneider chosen. The group represents 581 county women and 88 local women’s groups.

Washtenaw County Infirmary Auxiliary Ralph W. Belknap L. C. Stuart Dorothy A. Gross Ray Niles Samuel F. Schneider

Miss Lydia Henes Dies After Brief Illness

Lydia Henes 75 of 5901 Alber Rd Lodi township died early today at Saline General after a brief illness. Born January 22 1878 she lived all her life on the Lodi township homestead. Survived by brothers August and Jacob and sister Mrs Augusta Kalmbach. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday at Lockwood Funeral Home Saline with Rev Harry W Ray. burial Bethlehem Cemetery Ann Arbor.

Lydia Henes Alber Rd Lodi Township Saline General Hospital Miss Henes John Regina Bauer Henes St. John’s Lutheran Church Bridgewater Ladies Aid August Jacob Augusta Kalmbach Ann Arbor Lockwood Funeral Home Saline Harry W. Ray Bethlehem Cemetery

Bowling Team Ends Season with Unchanged Standings

The bowling team finishes the season with the same team standings as last week. A banquet is scheduled for May 7 at 7 00 PM to recognize players and determine year end awards.

Local Boy Shifts From Camp Chaffey to Ft. Sill

Pvt. Leon Holman transfers from Camp Chaffey Arkansas to Ft. Sill Oklahoma. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Holman of Saline.

Ft. Sill Okla Leon Holman Chaffey Ark Frank Holman Saline

FFA Banquet Honors Dozens With Variety of Awards

A recent F F A Banquet honored members with multiple awards. Helen Braun received the State Farmer Award while Arnold Girbach earned the Achievement Award. Alfred Harwood won the Scholarship Award and Kelven Braun the Dekalb Award. Ken Rogers was named Dairy Farmer and Tom Richards Farm Safety. Bob Mc Taggart took Rural Electrification, Arnold Girbach Public Speaking, Dan Levleit Soil and Water Management, and Jack Losee Farm Mechanics. Chapter Star Farmer Kelven Braun incomplete text.

Helen Braun Arnold Girbach Alfred Harwood Dekalb Kelven Braun Ken Rogers Tom Richards Bob McTaggart Dan Levleit Jack Losee Kel

Baby Daughter Born To The Robert Wells Family

Mr and Mrs Robert Wells are proud parents of a baby daughter born at 5 52 PM on April 22 at Toledo Hospital. Lynda Joanne weighed eight pounds two ounces. Attending physician was Dr James H Miller. Mr Wells teaches science at Saline High School.

Robert Wells Toledo Hospital Lynda Joanne James H. Miller Wells Saline High School

Plans For Area Girl Scout Council In Michigan

Final plans for an area organization of Girl Scouts in Washtenaw and adjoining counties were drawn at an all day meeting at Hilltop Lodge in Ann Arbor. Attending were Mrs Way Knapp Mrs Howard Blackenburg Margaret MacDougal and staff organizers including Mrs E G Kerbysob and Mrs Glenn Miller. They outlined a council covering Livingston Washtenaw and Wayne counties with towns such as Fowlerville Howell Brighton Dexter Chelsea Saline Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Milan Northville Plymouth Belleville Romulus New Boston Flat Rock and Waltz. May 6 7 meetings will decide community participation and follow democratic procedures to form an area council guided by Jo Faye Ricketts and Helen Langlois from the Chicago regional office.

Washtenaw County Hilltop Lodge Ann Arbor Way Knapp Howard Blackenburg Ypsilanti Margaret MacDougal E. G. Kerbysob Glenn Miller Fowlerville Howell Brighton Livingston County Dexter Chelsea Whitmore Lake Manchester Saline Lincoln School Milan Northville Plymouth Wayne Romulus Belleville New Boston Flat Rock Waltz Wayne County Jo Faye Ricketts Helen Langlois Girl Scout Chicago

Saline Third Grade Yo'd Art Kite Contest

Saline elementary School third graders designed built and exhibited kites in art class. Prizes for most original prettiest funniest and neatest were awarded to Joyce Ehnis Tommy McKeen Jimmy Harwood Abbie Young David Spike Babs Schmid Rickey Johnson and Merrilee Harvey.

Haswell Hummel Taylor

Economy size automatic washer for apartments and small homes

A 24 inch wide counter high automatic washer holds eight pounds, enough space to circulate clothes and even room for a 50 pound child. It washes rinses and damp-dries with a simple dial and offers a suds-miser option to cut soap and water costs by up to half. Sediment is removed after each cycle.

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