29 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1957
Page
1
The Saline Sidewalk Sale runs August 30 and 31 with more than 45 local firms displaying price cut items in storefront windows. Shoppers can save on back to school supplies as displays promote bargains for the whole family.
A Tuesday night two car crash west of Saline near Della injures Indiana resident Mary E. Brown and Detroit resident Russell G. Jensen. Brown suffers head leg and back injuries. Jensen has leg and knee burns. Brown is hospitalized in Ann Arbor. Jensen later treated.
The Saline Area School System adds one new bus for 1957 58 with 15 regular routes and 6 kindergarten routes. Time changes move morning openings to 8 45, about 15 minutes earlier. riders should be ready 15 minutes before last year’s boarding time. The fleet totals 26 buses worth 75 192 dollars, traveling about 123 000 miles yearly.
A 71-year-old Pittsfield township woman Mrs Emma C Herrst died in a two car crash on Wagner Road in Lodi township. Her husband John W Hearst 76 was in critical condition with chest injuries at St Joseph Mercy Hospital. Joel Sinkule 18 was treated and released for cuts and chest bruises. Deputy reports state Sinkule failed to stop after seeing the Herrst car cross the road while turning into an orchard lane. The incident occurred Thursday night with state officials noting the casualty tally for 1957.
The Saline Chamber of Commerce and Fair Board sponsor a first time Know Your Saline Night during the Community Fair. Friday events include Miss Saline contest with city trivia questions and a silver dollar prize for each correct answer. Lee Robinson will host with audience microphones and a small helper crew.
A Saine resident filed a complaint with the Sa line Police Department about a rear dance area light left off at the canteen last Wednesday, August 21. Police told owner Neil Allen the light would be turned on, prompting discussion on teen recreation and community spaces.
The Rev. Henry McKenzie, pastor of the Federal Presbyterian and Baptist Churches, spent Sunday in Alma attending the eighth annual Michigan Council of Presbyterian Men meeting at Alma College. A Saline group watched Detroit play Boston in Detroit Wednesday evening.
Notice asks readers to send news and advertisement copy early due to Labor Day holiday on Monday. The Saline Observer urges timely submissions to prepare editions.
Notice from E. J. Muir alerts residents that city water mains will be flushed on Friday August 30. Prepare for possible water discoloration and temporary pressure changes.
The regular council meeting moves to Tuesday September 3 due to Labor Day. The change replaces the usual Monday schedule and notes the public is invited to attend.
Four new members joined the Kiwanis Club, bringing current membership to twelve. The group plans to reach a 25 member quota at the Wednesday meeting to establish the club. Attendees included George Bowler Lieutenant Governor of the Michigan District and club officers.
Martha Faust and Farnces Visel spent four days visiting Farnces brother Harold Visel and family in Niles Michigan and sister Leonnie Smith in Calumet Illinois. They also visited Chicago.
Entry blanks are now available at Saline merchants for the Miss Saline contest sponsored by the Jaycees. Entries must be received by September 5, with prizes including a Wedsworth watch, RCA record player, Admiral radio, and more. The event, part of the Saline Community Fair on September 13, is open to unmarried women 16 to 24 living in the Saline Area School District or attending Saline High School.
Saline Jr deputies hosted Robert Schumaker state corrections officer for Monroe Lenawee and Washtenaw counties He gave an informative talk on probation and explained the meaning of parole and the rules for a person on parole.
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