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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1953

Page

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Saline Council Debates Sidewalk Upgrade and Parking Plan

Special meetings in Saline discuss 900 dollar appropriation to repair tiles on the County Drain and to clean a ditch toward the Saline River. A later session approves building permits and hires a full time policeman. Parking on US-112 to begin on one side February 1954 and the other side by August 1954.

Leutheuser Buck Collins & Little Coe Ed Hering Chas. Kerns Russell St Saline Saline Village Buck, Coe Collins Geo. Burg West Michigan Ave Saline School E. McKay Phillip Kellogg Ann Arbor St Geo. Woodall W. Michigan Ave Robert Rogers Chet Straka State Highway Department Michigan Avenue Yea Buck & Coe Nea Little Detroit Concrete Products Corp Detroit Henry St Monroe St Davienport McKay St N. Lewis St Harris St S. Lewis St Michigan W. Henry St Michigan Ave

Woods Family Visits Albion Friends Sunday

Mr and Mrs Paul Woods and family spent Sunday at the home of Mrs C C Ferguson and Miss Matilda Morris of Albion.

Paul Woods C. C. Ferguson Matilda Morris Albion

Local Man Injured in Fall at Farm Home

Willard Hertler is hospitalized at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor after a fall from his roof while removing a television antenna. He sustained a fractured thigh, a cut under the chin, and an injury to the left hand. his recovery period is undetermined.

Willard Hertler St. Joseph Hospital Ann Arbor

Local Women To Discuss Rural Schools On WPAG

The Saline American Legion Auxiliary presents Mrs. Robert Merchant and Mrs. Meredith Bixby on Station WPAG broadcast Saturday August 15 at 9 45 a m. They will discuss present day problems of Washtenaw County rural schools.

The Saline American Legion Auxiliary Robert Merchant Meredith Bixby WPAG Washtenaw County

Retired Lutheran Minister Theodore Engel Dies at 78

The Rev. Theodore Engel 78 a retired Lutheran pastor died Sunday night at his son s home 107 Maple St where he had lived for two years He led the Lord Jesus Evangelical Lutheran Church Chicago for 27 years He was born May 23 1875 in Lodz Poland and married Helen Klatt in Milwaukee 1900 Survivors include another son the Rev Norman Engel Milwaukee a daughter Mrs Robert Metzger Wyandotte a sister Mrs Theodore Waech Tustin Wis and ten grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial at Graceland Cemetery Milwaukee.

Theodore Engel H. L. Engel Maple St Mr. Engel Lord Jesus Evanglical Lutheran Church Chicago Lodz Poland Julius Christine Schultz Engel Milwaukee Wis Norman Engel Robert Metzger Wyandotte Theodore Waech Tustin Leona Baer Adrian Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church A. G. Wacker

Interlochen Tea Celebrates Federated Clubwomen Gifts

Members of the Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs gather at Interlochen Music Camp on August 19 for the Eighth Annual Fine Arts Tea. A stone Fine Arts Building and a two unit rental lodge were donated to support art scholarships for Michigan students. The program features welcomes by Mrs. John Kistler and Dr. Maddy, along with an opera by the University of Michigan Opera Department. Tea follows and a radio friendly recording will be available for clubs to use locally.

Michigan State Federation of Women’s Clubs Michigan John Kistler Maddy University of Michigan Opera Department Saline Area Meredith Bixby State Federation

Girl Scouts Meet at Dairy Queen Before Harwood's Outing

Girl Scouts gather at Dairy Queen at 2:00 PM to travel to Harwood's for a one and a half hour outing. The note ends with the word Little.

Dairy Queen Harwood’s

American Legion Elects Officers at Saline Post

The Saline American Legion William B. Luiz Post 322 held an election for next year. Harry Cline was chosen Commander, Ralph Uphouse first vice commander, Harvey Kline second vice commander, Bob Smally sergeant at arms, Don Burkhart historian, Ed Schmid chaplain, and Frank Deede finance officer.

The Saline American Legion William B. Luiz Harry Cline Ralph Uphouse Harvey Kline Bob Smally Don Burkhart Ed Schmid Frank Deede

Saline Clinches Playoff Spot in Late Thriller

Billy Cannon pitched Saline past Webberville to clinch the fourth playoff berth as Saline won 5 to 2. Brighton edged Ann Arbor 5 to 3 to seize first place and the House of Dougherty trophy. Playoff games set for Sunday at Page Athletic Field Howell with Saline facing Ann Arbor at 1:15 and Brighton meeting Fowlerville at 3:30.

Brighton Ann Arbor Fowlerville Saline Webberville Lansing Billy Cannon Ken Nelson Webberv Cannon Miller Nelson Dunkel Hank Green House of Dougherty Don Leaker Russ Rowe Stan Gilliland Mike Rodriguez Green Moynihan Malone Rodriguez Rowe Page Athletic Field Howell Saline- Ann Arbor Brighton-Fowlerville

Miss MacArthur Honored at Shower

Miss Lee MacArthur was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Miss Marilyn Graf at her home last Thursday. Fourteen guests attended and enjoyed a buffet supper. MacArthur, who will marry this month, received lovely gifts placed under a decorated parasol. Guests played games to end the evening.

Luther Dicks Arthur Heininger Wamplers Lake Sam Lambarth Harold Miller Henry McKenzie R. R. Moore R. E. Gay Allen Wiedman D- B. Grubb Ted Westphal Harry Cogar Peggy Young Donald Bourne John and Linda Osage Iowa Max Haswell Harold Gray Ford Rotunda Greenfield Village Sally Haswell Ottawa Illinois

Bob Rogers Named Saline Police Chief After Straka Resigns

Saline City Council appointed Bob Rogers to fill the police vacancy created by Chet Straka's resignation due to a family illness. Rogers begins an eight month probation period and pledged to serve as a fair officer. Straka returns home to Beston Haxlet Michigan.

Bob Rogers Saline Chet Straka Straka Beston Haxlet Michigan Rogers

Saline Mill Theatre Wins Statewide Notice

Detroit Free Press critic J Dorsey Gallagher praised the Saline Mill Theatre as the most beautiful and comfortable in the state and commended its productions. The Detroit News will publish an article with pictures about the local theatre.

Saline Mill J. Dorsey Gallagher Detroit Free Press Detroit News

Milk Drive By Federated Church Junior Boys

The Junior Boys class at Federated Church School led by Miss Mary Morden sponsors a fund drive to send milk to needy Korean children. Each student contributes nickels by filling folders, with help from neighbors and friends boosting the effort.

Federated Church School Mary Morden

Michigan State Fair to Feature 75 Bands and Celebrities

The 104th Michigan State Fair runs September 4 to 13 with more than 75 bands from across the state. Saline High School Band directed by Arthur D. Katterjohn will perform a 30 minute set September 10 in the Music Shell. Eddie Fisher Louis Armstrong and Teresa Brewer headline alongside daily parades and drum major contests.

Michigan Wall Aroma T. Overgard Saline High School Arthur D. Katterjohn James M. Hare Eddie Fisher Louie Armstrong Teresa Brewer

Pipeline Company Buying Gas Leases in Washtenaw County

The Pan Handle Eastern Pipe Line Company plans gas lease acquisitions in Washtenaw County and may drill locally. Geophysical work suggests good gas prospects. two oil pipelines cross the county as Standard Oil Indiana and Wolverine Oil move fuel toward River Rouge and Toledo areas.

Pan Handle Eastern Pipe Line Company Washtenaw County Standard Oil Company of Indiana Saline Ann Arbor Sharon Township River Rouge Standard Whiting Wolverine Oil Company Sharon Freedom Townships Fletcher Road Toledo

Fires interrupt firemen’s picnic with two blazes

Two fires within 30 minutes disrupted the Firemen’s picnic Saturday afternoon. At Ernest Girbach’s farm, 2693 Arkona Rd, a tractor engine sparked a blaze destroying a John Deere tractor a cultivator and a garage. A second fire at Alton Wahl’s home around 5 30 p m started from a loose dashboard wire.

Ernest Girbach Arkona Rd John Deere Alton Wahl

Dan Giltrow to Wed Jeanne Kingery in August Wedding

Dan Giltrow on leave from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri will marry Jeanne Kingery of Ann Arbor at the First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor on Saturday at 4 30 p m.

Dan Giltrow Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Jeanne Kingery Richard Kingery Ann Arbor First Presbyterian Church

Guest Preachers At Methodist Church

For two Sundays the Methodist Church will host guest preachers. August 16 features Dr. Elliot Porter of Denver Colorado and Presbyterian Hospital chaplain. August 28 brings Rev Frederick Wilkes of Saskatoon Saskatchewan and United Church minister. Services start at 10 o clock.

Methodist Church Elliot Porter Denver Colorado Porter Presbyterian Hospital Frederick Wilkes Saskatoon Saskatchewan Wilkes United Church Saline

Local People Share News From Area Families

Social notes list numerous visits and gatherings among families in Saline and surrounding towns. Highlights include the Marken and Zurlinden supper guests, Mary Jane Myers staying with the Leonards, and attendance at Ford Motor Co. 50th anniversary events in Detroit. Members of St Pauls Church attend Senior High Camp Tal ahi with Ann Taylor as counselor, plus various visits to Crystal Falls, Milan, Hickory Corners, Belleville, and Ottawa Illinois.

Charles Marken Art Zurlinden Mary Jane Myers Chelsea Jack Leonard Ford Motor Co Detroit Karen Taylor Wayne Luckhardt St. Paul’s Church Talahi Ann Taylor J. C. Klinedinst David Scott Crystal Falls Michigan Bert Gllen Robert Gillen Ruth Ann Little Silver Lake LaVerne Leonard Whittiker Chet. Leonard

Jaycees To Meet The Saline Hotel

The Saline JGCs will meet tonight at 8 30 at the Saline Hotel to discuss events and plans.

Saline Jgc Saline Hotel

Albertson Places Second in Ann Arbor Hole-in-One Contest

Cecil Albertson of 170 Whitlock Saline won $25 second prize in the Optimist Club annual hole in one contest at Ann Arbor Tuesday. His ball stopped within three feet five inches of the pin as William Ambrazivich captured $50 first prize with a two foot ten inch shot. Over 700 participants and twenty prizes were awarded with proceeds donated to various charities by the Optimist clubs.

Cecil Albertson Whitlock, Saline Optimist Club Ann Arbor Albertson William Ambrazivich Optimist

Angel Street in Saline Dramarama Opens August 4

Saline Mill Theatre presents the elodrama Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton as a thrilli ng psychological mystery. The production features close audience proximity and authentic Victorian props. Tickets at Box 205 Saline Michigan or Saline 31. Evening shows run August 4 to 16 at 8 30 p m except Mondays. Single admission 1 80, season members free.

Saline Mill Theatre Saline Michigan Dramarama Barbara Hamel Saline Theatre Box 205 Saline 31 Angel Street

Sandiland Bowen Visits Brooklyn Then Returns Home

Sandiland Bowen spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilcox in Brooklyn and returned to see her parents Mr and Mrs Louis Bowen.

Sandiland Bowen Harvey Wilcox Brooklyn Louis Bowen

Water and Taxes Notice Flushing and License Hours Update

Water lines will be flushed Thursday and Friday August 18 and August 14. Summer tax due by August 31 to avoid penalty. Cemetery dues and water bills overdue. Starting September 1 driver licenses issued only on Tuesday evenings from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each week.

Saline Rezoning Hearing Set for Industrial District

Public hearing on rezoning of Lot 81 82 and southerly 90 feet of Lot 94 in assessor s Plat No 6 Saline Washtenaw County Michigan to Industrial use District D will be held at City Hall before the Saline City Council on September 8 1953 at 8 00 p m Protests must be submitted in writing by August 30 1953 City Clerk notice published per Ordinance No 112 Section 15.

Mills Road Michigan Ave Russell Street Mills Rd N. Lewis Street Lewis Street Bennett Street R & B Tool Company City of Saline Washtenaw County Michigan F. Dambroseo John Fritz Louise Cotton

Sam Tropea Resigns as Legion Memorial Home Manager

Sam Tropea resigned Friday night from the position of manager at the American Legion Memorial Home after four years with the Legion. He gave the Board of Directors three weeks notice and plans to step back from duties as he and Mrs. Tropea leave the organization.

Sam Tropea American Legion Memorial Home Tropea the Legion Mrs. Tropea

Local Births and Surgeries Reported in Area Hospitals

Ypsilanti couple Mr and Mrs Chas Haydon welcomed a boy born August 8. Tecumseh residents Mr and Mrs Russell Hall had a son born August 5. Milan couples Mr and Mrs Donald Murray and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rock welcomed a boy August 8 and a girl August 11 respectively. Surgical cases include Robert Roos of Ypsilanti and Mrs Julia Garney of Ann Arbor. Tonsillectomy for Mrs Ruth Miller of Saline.

Chas. Haydon Ypsilanti Russell Hall Tecumseh Donald Murray Milan Kenneth Rock Robert Roos Julia Garney Ann Arbor Ruth Miller Saline

Jack Bennett Resigns From Legion Home Board

Jack Bennett resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of the Saline American Legion Memorial Home Association on Wednesday.

Jack Bennett The Saline American Legion Memorial Home Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice Jane Gilbert JCC Miss Gilbert Jordan Rd Council Proceedings Interlochen Tea Clubwomen American Legion Miss MacArthur Norman Lambarth Walter Prosser Wayne Bethel Church Rd Lea Township Lambarth Prosser Flora Prosser University Hospital W. Bennett Street Finnce Commission Minutes of the Council Clyde Griffin Morris Holtz Danny Holtz Jimmy Griffin Saline Park Betty Clara Prince Marjorie Wade Willow Village Belleville Gordon Esch Jinny Cleveland Everett Esch Mary Lee George Heimerdinger Manchester Gerald Coe New England Lloyd Dell Marion Paul Bunyan Chas. Holmes Sedalia Mattie Bridgewater Tulsa Jaycees New Mexico Hospital News
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