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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
1
Community fair plans advance as Schmid's Food Market completes a major remodel. The store now features expanded produce, dairy and meat departments with self service and clerical assistance, marking Saline's historic retailer’s fiftieth anniversary.
A New Mexico dude ranch owner apologizes for a wind spell that toppled trees and a saddle shed while keeping guests indoors. In Saline, the Community Enterprise athletic field advances rapidly with sod and fencing tasks nearly complete as fundraising continues. A family reunion at Saline Valley Farms marked the Sunday gathering of local families.
A quirky local column notes a unusually green Michigan summer despite drought. It mentions Saline Valley Farms, a visiting albino heron, duck activity, and plans for sod laying at the Saline Community Fair and city park improvements. The piece also teases a volunteer call for sod work and a humorous note about a local office selling bundles of notices.
Pfc Geo W Weed son of Mr and Mrs Wm Weed Route 1 Saline serves in H Troop 5th Cavalry Regiment of the First Cavalry Division under Major General William C Chase. The unit occupies ten prefectures in the Tokyo Yokohama area and trains in weapons and tactics while on occupation duty. Weed entered the Army last April at Fort Knox and sailed overseas on June 5.
Mrs Elizabeth Rentschler died after a long illness at Saline General Hospital. She was 82, born in Freedom township, daughter of Michael and Sarah Burkhardt. Survived by son Herman of Saline and daughter Mrs C E Wittbracht of Detroit, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral set at St Pauls Church with Rev Alvin Siemsen. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
Saline and Milan Scouts completed their summer swimming program at Evans Lake. Awards in events included Boat Race Firsts for Miller, Miller, and Elfring with Hunt second. Fifty Yard Dash second for Cook. Canoe Race Firsts for Miller and Elfring with Hunt and Miller second. Underwater Race second for Harry Anderson and Cook. Candle Race first for Anderson and third for Cook. Twenty-five Yard Dash first for Miller with Elfring second. Mixed Canoe Race second for Gordon and Strickland and third for Cook and Anderson. Richard Miller of Saline and Bordine of Milan tied for Grand Champion. a boat race next Monday will decide.
Michigan rural highway study shows higher than national but lower than several neighbors in paved road proportions and daily traffic. It notes dirt percentages on county roads and compares divided highways and surficial types across states. Mr. and Mrs. L A Carey returned from a three month trip via southwest California and Canada, sharing remarks.
The Army transported 5 864 World War II remains to the United States aboard the Lawrence Victory. Arriving at New York Port of Embarkation, the remains include those once buried in temporary French cemeteries. Next of kin in Michigan were notified, with burial options at private or national cemeteries or overseas sites.
County Building Inspector Wanty reports $53 000 for new dwellings and 28 450 for repairs and alterations issued between the 1st and 18th. Permitted projects include Elsperman cottage 3000 Ossenmaker dwelling 4500 Wright dwelling 3000 Matthias dwelling 7000 Teasel dwelling 10000 Lubahn dwelling 6090 Nelson dwelling 6000 Simon prefab 2500 Craig dwelling 4000 Walls dwelling 5000 Culver cottage 2000.
The sixteenth reunion of the Lindsley school district gathered about 80 people at the school grounds on a fine picnic day. Highlights included reminiscences by former pupils and teachers, a reading by Edward Miller, and a talk by Frank Morgan. A vote to hold another reunion in two years was passed. officers elected were Earl Lindsley, Ross Biddle, Hazel Scudder, Dorothy Damon, Theophile Alber, and Hazel Scudder as secretary and treasurer.
The thirtieth convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary met in Grand Rapids August 19 to 22 with focus on child welfare and rehabilitation. Gov. Kim Sigler and Auxiliary national president Lee Hutton spoke. a memorial service was led by Rev. G Philip Jung and Mrs. Florence Howe. Officials elected for the coming Auxiliary year include Nan Shepard as President Bertha Proestel as Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Kaiser as Chaplain and Effie Campbell as Historian. Civil service exam applications for local post office clerical jobs are available at the post office with a regular clerk and a substitute paying $1.29 per hour.
The Saline community fair runs September 29 to October 2 with new features including an extra day, baby show, night attractions, and tug of war. Highlights include a Wednesday baby show, Thursday County Day with judging, steer and horse pulling, fireworks, and a Friday football game marking the dedication of a new lit athletic field. Saturday hosts Homecoming and animal shows. exhibitors from grains to flowers fill gym space and tents. Committee lists cover Merchants, Livestock, Floral, Home Economics, Publicity, Lighting, and more with plans to unveil premium lists the first week of September.
The On-The-Farm Training program at the Saline Veterans Institute has over forty veterans enrolled with applications pending. Director Charles Osgood plans more classes in Manchester Milan Saline and other areas to train veterans in farming skills and establish homesteads. Veterans receive 200 hours of instruction 100 supervision hours and a monthly subsistence funded by the Veterans Administration.
Raymond Girbach of Saline exhibits 16 Poland China Swine and three Poland China Barrows at the 1948 Michigan State Fair. Entries in this department are filling fast and exhibitors must have animals in place by 8:00 a.m. Saturday September 4 for the 99th Annual Fair.
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