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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
2
Advertising Representatives Michigan Press Service lists weekly newspaper representatives and a division named Weekly Newspaper Representatives Inc for sales and distribution services. The notice emphasizes sales representation and press service collaboration in Michigan markets.
The National Safety Council opens its Christmas safety campaign urging drivers to avoid drinking and driving. It notes a 6 percent rise in holiday traffic accidents due to heavier travel and winter hazards. It calls on 160 organizations and officials to enlist motorists and pedestrians in safer conduct.
October 1955 sales of Series E and H U S savings bonds in Washtenaw County totaled 334 421 dollars, with ten month county total at 3 669 296 dollars. Statewide October sales rose 20.2 percent to 27 177 million, as officials urge bonds as Christmas gifts.
As the column notes, Michigan leaders planned to adjourn by November 4 after a special session pending action on traffic safety, teachers' salaries, and services for mentally retarded children. The speaker proposed using surplus sales tax funds to raise teacher pay by 200 dollars this year, with districts needing to certify they had raised pay by that amount to qualify.
The debate centered on funneling funds to schools or directly to teachers. One plan proposed $9 per pupil, not guaranteeing $200 per teacher. Proponents argued teachers must receive $200 each. opponents warned some areas would miss the amount. The core issue remained ensuring actual teacher pay increases.
The Superintendent of Public Instruction rejected the offered program and proposed an alternative plan while objecting to the Legislature.
The speaker confirms support for a $200 raise for teachers and a $150 flat amount for non teaching staff. He notes ongoing talks with Legislators and intends to ensure funds reach teachers, with the superintendent of public instruction reporting on district use of the money.
A long awaited fiscal report on financing the 5.7 billion road program for Michigan will be released in Lansing on December 14. Richard Zettel, a research economist, outlines options including state bonds, local cost sharing, and shifts in highway funding distribution, while cautioning waits for federal program guidance.
Washtenaw County Soil Conservation Districts announce their annual meeting on Wednesday January 18 at 8 p.m. in the county building Ann Arbor. The program includes the district's annual report a guest speaker an election of two directors and local entertainment.
The forecast shows average temperatures 4 to 7 degrees below normal across regions. Normal highs range 34 to 41 and lows 22 to 29 with a warmer spell tonight and Wednesday, then colder late Wednesday into Thursday then continuing cold. Precipitation totals 0.25 to 0.50 inches with snow and rain tonight through Wednesday, then snow flurries, and more snow toward week end and into the weekend. Lakes Erie Ontario: temperatures 3 to 6 degrees below normal, warmer tonight and Wednesday, then colder late week with a warming trend by week end before weekend cooling. Precipitation 0.50 to 1.00 inch with rain Wednesday changing to snow Thursday, then more snow or rain end of week.
Michigan State University specialists note that bright light colors on ceilings reflect more light and help tie the room to the overall color scheme. White alone can create too strong a contrast and may be tempered with a touch of wall color.
Winter outfit pattern by Meni features a princess line jumper and companion blouse. Describes daytime jumper or gala wear with instructions and yardage for sizes 16 and up. Send 35 cents with name address size pattern number to The Saline Observer.
Health officials in Washtenaw County distribute polio vaccine registration cards to schools for children under 15. Preschool cards available from physicians. pregnant women may obtain and return them to their doctors. Parents should return cards to physicians if vaccinating, or to schools if opting out. First shots target ages one to fourteen with exceptions for last year's second and third graders. Vaccination is free through the Health Department. a two dollar fee covers doctor expenses. Old cards from last spring are invalid for this program. United States and state registration is required.
Presbyterian and Baptist federated church services at 9:45, 11:00 and special evening programs. Methodist church offers 10:00 morning worship 11:00 church school, youth groups at 4:00 and 7:30. Lutheran and Catholic parishes provide 10:00 or 10:30 services with Sunday school and choir rehearsals listed. Additional congregations include Evangelical and Reformed, and St John Lutheran with midweek Bible study and classes.
Mrs. Carl Geddes appointed as temporary choir director for the next month. She formerly taught music in Saline schools and substitutes for Harold Brown while he is away in Oak Ridge Tennessee. Rehearsals follow morning services as plans proceed for the Christmas Musical Program on December 18 with the Junior Choir.
The Women’s Circles of Federated Church plan Christmas parties on Tuesday December 6. Circle I hosts a 1 00 PM dessert meeting at Miss Mary Morden’s home with Bible study by Mrs Henry McKenzie and business session led by Mrs Ferman Clements.
Federated Church School asks for wrapped and labelled gifts by December 4. New and good used clothing accepted to help about 2000 children across sixteen rural Sunday Schools served by Rev. Robert McClure at Owl-Lee Parish near Bonneville Kentucky. Packing committee to be appointed by Hazen Jewell, Church School Superintendent, early next week.
Federated Church hosts a December Sunday evening series titled The Spirit of Christmas by Henry Van Dyke with carol singing and Christmas music under Miss Joan Austin. Mr. Charles Jaquith opens the series this week and the public is invited to attend. Nutrition guidance from M S U notes breakfast shortfalls affect protein and vitamin C intake for children and adults with little or no breakfast.
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