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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
1
Saline Sidelights shares pet peeves about misreading figures by radio and TV personalities and a long reflective piece by Mrs. Martin Fucss on pickling traditions. She recalls Grandmother’s buttery and cellar treasures, from peach pickles to buckwheat batter, and a vivid childhood visit filled with homestead aromas and stories.
School Superintendent Leo L Jensen announces six buses for 1953 54 including five regular buses and a noon kindergarten station wagon. A new Ford F 6 is expected from McFadden Corp Lansing as routes are laid out to minimize pupil rides with adjustments planned for any first day oversights. Parents urged to check schedules and report missed riders or passes not covering their homes.
Saline Area Schools plan the 1953-54 term with student registration and textbook issuance from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Wednesday September 9. Teachers report September 8 for faculty conferences from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regular classes begin Thursday September 10. Superintendent Leo L Jensen emphasizes theday's importance for students and parents.
The Saline Merchants ball team will host the Old Timers Wednesday at 8 at Henne Field. The benefit game helps cover medical expenses for Walfred Larson who was struck in the head by a pitched ball in Sunday’s Saline-Ann Arbor game.
Daniel Hall left Tuesday for Redstone Arsenal Alabama after spending two weeks with his family and helping to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Attending guests included Mrs. Jessie Brown from Washington DC cousin to Hall and others from Lima Ohio Columbus Grove Bluffton Ohio Rock Island Illinois Detroit Michigan and Detroit area.
Engagement announced for Jacquelin Joyce Hollis of Ferndale Place, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton E Hollis, to Robert G Smiley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kluwe of Saline. Both graduates of Ann Arbor High School. Hollis attended Michigan State College and works for Metropolitan Life in Ann Arbor. Smiley spent two years in the Army in Germany and is employed by Deede Radio and Electric Shop of Saline. Wedding date not set.
Jeanne Kingery daughter of Dr and Mrs Richard H Kingery of Morton Ave married Pfc Danney Lee Giltrow son of Mr and Mrs Aubrey Giltrow of Saline at the First Presbyterian Church Ann Arbor at 4 pm The Rev William P Lemon officiated Best man was James Thomas Bridesmaids and attendants wore aquamarine gowns and carried orchid flowers The couple will reside at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri while Giltrow serves in an Army dental unit Kingery a Denison University alumna professional affiliations noted.
Donna Mae Wahl visits Meister home. Alton guests include Mr and Mrs Wick and children. Allan Coe spends a week at Wamplers Lake Methodist Youth Camp. Cleveland visitors Mr and Mrs Gordon Esch and Jinny stay with Everett Busch. Several families host relatives from Michigan and beyond including trips to Luzerne and multiple state hometowns.
Washteaw County 4 H show at the fairgrounds drew about 2000 entries with Saline youth earning A ratings in Food Preparation Baking Sheep Suffolks Vegetables and more. Notables include Bernice Robison Grand Champion and Miss Robison eligible for State Show. A farewell dance for Sam and Giz Tropea at Saline Legion Memorial Home August 29 marks their final time as managers before moving to Arizona. Music by Harold Hartman and Orchestra.
The Anderson Bros. construction company installing the Wolverine Pipe Line has moved its headquarters from Jackson to Saline. The firm employs about 200 men with a weekly payroll of 25 000 to 30 000 dollars. Workers seek lodging and rooms are in high demand. The crew will be in the area six weeks to two months.
Saline defeats Ann Arbor 9 to 2 to take the league lead in the opener amid a rain delay. Fowlerville tops Brighton 3 to 1 in seven innings as darkness halts play. Saline advances to the finals with Bill Cannon on the mound. next Sunday at Page Athletic Field Howell hosts Saline vs Fowlerville for the title.
The Wm. B. Lutz Unit of the Saline Legion Auxiliary announces its annual membership dinner at the Legion Home on Tuesday August 25. Members are urged to attend and will be seated by hostesses. The Brooklyn Installation Team will install new officers for the coming year. If unable to attend, members should send next year’s dues with a fellow member. The committee aims for 100 percent attendance for 1953 54.
Mrs. Kenneth Rogers notes trimmed fashion items with red ruffles, including iron panty styles, are the current craze among shoppers.
Several army families living in Saline were moved to bases across the United States. Col. W. B. McKean and family settled at Parris Island South Carolina with son Bill at Fort Knox and daughter Betty pursuing a teaching fellowship at the University of Michigan. Major R. E. Gay relocated to Cocoa Beach Florida en route stopping in Mississippi to visit relatives. Capt. R. H. Moore and family moved to Dayton Ohio, with Wright Field assignment and a visit to Mrs Moore’s parents in New York after settling.
Mr and Mrs Slabach of Milan welcome a baby girl born August 12. Mr and Mrs Davis of Tecumseh celebrate a baby boy born August 17. Medical patients include Bernard Boettger and Jacob Henes of Saline with Rhoda Luckhardt of Ann Arbor. Surgical patient Jay West of Ypsilanti.
A Saline group forms a square dance set aimed at weekly informal meetings. Founders include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Katz, Mr. and Mrs. John Flock, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. James Beal, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Strait.
Special reminders warn that summer tax must be paid by August 31 to avoid added penalties. Yuah Cemetery dues and water bills are overdue. Starting September 1 licenses will be issued only on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each week.
Mr. Silas Grant and Mr. Norman Andrews were seen visiting friends in Saline recently, according to local sightings.
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