Saline Sidelights and Christmas Poems and Local News
Thanksgiving reflections turn to Christmas as Edgar A. Guest poems appear in a scrapbook. Mrs Sam Lambarth reports from Steinebach Germany about daughter Helen Moser and relatives, with news of William Dusterbeck visiting northern Germany. Paul Gregg in Morgantown WV survives a deer attack causing $500 car repair bill.
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Edgar A. Guest
Sam Lambarth
Helen Moser
Steinebach
Germany
Paul Gregg
Morgantown
W. Va
Gregg
Burmeister Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Home
About forty friends and relatives gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Burmeister to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple received many lovely gifts and well wishes for many more years of wedded bliss.
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Raymond Burmeister
Bazaar and Supper at Saline Methodist Church
The Saline Methodist Church will host a bazaar and supper on Friday December 4. The bazaar opens at 2 30 p m and tea is served in the afternoon. A cafeteria dinner will be served from 5 00 to 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
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the Saline Methodist Church
Dick Michalke Bags Record 10 Point Buck Near Moran
Dick Michalke of 405 E Michigan shot a 10 point 210 pound buck on November 16 near Moran Michigan. Reported as the largest deer killed in the area, the buck sets a new local record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Michalke
Michigan
Michalke
Moran
Valley Farms Community Party Details December 7
The Saline Valley Farms Community Party will be held Monday December 7 at 8 15 p m. Square dancing features Joe Cooks Orchestra with pictures on Europe by Robert Meyer as part of the program.
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Saline Valley Farms
Joe Cook
Europe
Robert Meyer
Sturdy Paints Endure Harsh Turbine Conditions aboard Ship
A new coating tested inside a ship’s steam turbine resists extreme heat and wear, promising long lasting protection for turbine components. The paint withstands rigorous conditions encountered during operation, reducing maintenance and replacement needs aboard vessels.
Livestock Truck Wreck Near Saline Leaves Driver Injured
Douglas Hunt, a 35 year old Detroit truck driver, remains in critical condition at University Hospital after his livestock truck left U S 112 west of the Saline river bridge. The vehicle skidded down an embankment into a gully, hit a pine and damaged the cab. Twenty five pigs died and about one hundred were scattered but later gathered. The truck belonged to Hammond and Standish Co. of Detroit. Police promise action against speeding after a series of accidents since October.
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U. S. 112
Saline River Bridge
Douglas Hunt
Detroit
University Hospital
Douglas
Hammond and Standish Co
Saline
Love
Saline American Legion Auxiliary Holds November Meeting
The Wm. B. Lutz Post No. 322 met at the Legion Home on November 24 with 82 members present. Guests Lelia Wilson and secretary Mrs. Studley attended as officers spoke on reports, welfare, rehabilitation, and volunteer efforts including Christmas Gift Shop work for veterans at Fort Custer Battle Creek. A December hospital course starts December 2 and fundraisers including a New Years Eve Smorgasbord are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Lutz
The
Saline American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Lelia Wilson
Studley
Gwenyth Armbruster
American Legion Auxiliary
Dorothy Finkbeiner
Ann Arbor
Bernice Armbruster
Genevieve Martin
Peggy Hunt
Winifred Dieterle
Berniece
Fort Custers
Battle Creek
Ypsilanti State Hospital
Saline High School Band Presents First Concert
The Saline High School Band directed by Arthur Katterjohn will perform its first concert of the year on Wednesday December 9 at 8:00 p m in the High School Auditorium. Guest artist Doris Anderson of the University of Michigan Bands will play saxophone pieces with her accompanist. Solo cornetist Jim Austin will perform The Debutante. The program includes The French Quarter Suite by The Honors Band and new tympani and bass clarinet. The event is free and open to the public.
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Saline High School
Arthur Katterjohn
Doris Anderson
University of Michigan
Miss Anderson
Mr. Revelli
Jim Austin
Jim
Clark
Clifford P. Lillva
Anderson
Gershwin
Firemen Contain Chimney Blaze at Local Farm Home
Saline Fire Department responded around 9 PM Saturday to a chimney fire at Dan Engelbert's Lowery Farm residence. Firefighters quickly controlled the flames and prevented spread to the home.
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Saline
Dan Engelbert
Lowery Farm
Christmas Meeting Minutes Mention Talk and Refreshments
The report notes a Christmas gathering where Leila Wilson gave a brief address, Secretary Mrs. Studley spoke, and the meeting adjourned after retiring flags. The event featured refreshments provided by the committee with Jean Goble as Publicity Chairman.
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Leila Wilson
Studley
Jean Goble
Saline School Board Approves Sites and Bond Plan
The Saline School Board adopts resolutions to acquire 14 acres from Edwin Hering and 9 acres from J C Little for two elementary schools. A bond of about 875000 funds building plans including two 18 room elementary schools and high school upgrades, with election set for January 9 at the High School.
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Hering
J. OC. Little
Saline Area Educational Advisory Council
Edwin Hering
Mills Rd
Russell St
J. C. Little
Williams St
Hornets Move Toward Key Clash With Dundee Vikings
Saline High shows early season polish in a win over U High led by Earl Feldkamp and a strong bench. Tomorrow Dundee Vikings, top Huron League contenders, visit for a pivotal league showdown on Saline’s home floor with Feldkamp and Miller likely to start at forward and Woods at center.
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U High
Hornets
Howard Hill
Saline High
Vikings
Dundee
Huron
Saline
Vince Sigeren
Cefense
Vince Sigyen
Concr
Earl Feldkamp
G. A. Miller
Si Woods
Wally Larson
Charles Steiner
Dick Wiedmayer
Allen Rentschler
Jack Steiner
Dick Hoeft
Earl Culliton
Jim Ford
Birthday Greetings Do We Have Your Birthday Date
The Saline Observer lists birthdays this week for Robert Gable Chas Gross Mrs Chas Gross Leona LeBaron Tone Carr Larry Dicks Allison Gable and Cameron MacArthur with dates from December 5 to December 10. Readers are asked to confirm their birth date.
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The
Saline Observer
Robert Gable
Chas. Gross
Leona LeBaron
Tone Carr
Larry Dicks
Allison Gable
Cameron MacArthur
R and B Tool Co Plans Expansion With New Building Annex
R and B Tool Co announces purchase of 18 006 square feet of land adjoining its 118 E Michigan Avenue plant as part of a long range expansion program. A 66 by 203 foot annex will adjoin the current plant and house expanded retooling and heavier crane facilities. Construction is set to begin in spring under Daniels Associates of Ann Arbor. The firm employs about 55 people and serves a national automotive clientele.
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R & B Tool Co
Michigan Avenue
Daniels Associates
Annn Arbor
Joseph Buhr
Edward F. Redies
Julius Haarer
Roscoe Bonisteel
Danels Association
Belleville
Wayne
Saline
Redies
Buhr
Saline Woman's Club Plans December Meeting Program
The Saline Woman's Club will meet at 2 00 p m Tuesday December 8 at Mrs Ernest Mann's home 116 West Michigan Avenue. Mrs C A Curtiss with M Harold Boice presents Christmas program Prepar eeass For Chrismas led by Rev Mr Dickens of Stony Creek. A high school mixed quartet directed by Arthur Katterjohn will sing. Social committee includes Mrs Merritt Martin and Mrs Bessie Collins.
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Saline Woman’s Club
Ernest Mann
West Michigan Avenue
C. A Curtiss
M. Harold Boice
Dickens
Stony Creek
Arthur Katterjohn
Merritt Martin
Bessie Collins
Christmas Class Dinner Planned by Federated Church Women
Final plans are drafted for the annual Christmas Dinner and Party for husbands to be held tomorrow evening in the Church dining room. Mrs Ferman Clements and Mrs A W Cuff head the potluck committee with members bringing food and table service. Mr and Mrs Reynolds arrange the post dinner entertainment.
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Federated Church School
Church
Ferman Clements
A. W. Cuff
Reynolds
Hornet Schedule 1953 54 Home and Away Games
The Hornets list home games on December 4 Dundee Dee, December 11 Lincoln, January 8 Milan, January 25 Roosevelt, February 19 Chelsea. Away games on December 8 Manchester, December 18 Chelsea, January 15 Flat Rock, January 29 A High, February 5 Dundee, February 12 Lincoln, February 26 Milan. A non league game and a Holiday Tournament run December 28 to January 2 at Albion College.
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Dundee
Lincoln
Milan
Roosevelt
Chelsea
Manchester
Flat Rock
Albion College
JCC Auxiliary Plans Christmas Greens Sale
The JCC Auxiliary met at Mrs. Ken Lavery’s home last Tuesday and arranged a Christmas Greens and Decorations Sale for Saturday December 12 at 2:00 PM at Wood Hardware.
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JCC
Ken Lavery
Wood Hardware
Saline Burglaries Solved
Clifford Smith, 18, of Ypsilanti admitted breaking into Carl's Place in Saline on Sept 16 and Nov 16 and taking $144 and a ballerina clock on Sept 16. He also admitted taking a radio from Emanuel Hertler's trailer. He faces charges of breaking and entering with bond set at $500 cash or $1,000 property and a December 8 Circuit Court sentencing.
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Clifford Smith
Michigan
Ypsilanti
Carl
Love
Rogers
Smith
Blood Bank Drive Planned for Saline December 14
James C Beal chair promotes pledge drive to replenish Saline blood bank. In 1953 the unit collected 24 pints with 12 stored and 5 used locally. 7 pints remain. Red Cross to return when low. drive aims for 200 pledges with half the blood stored locally for Saline Area School District residents.
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Saline
Red Cross
Saline Area
James C. Beal
Chm
Saline Community B’och Bank
Saline Jaycees
Birth at Saline Hospital for Brown Family Son
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brown of Ann Arbor welcomed a son on November 26 weighing 6 pounds 13 3/4 ounces. Also listed are names of individuals undergoing tonsillectomies in Ypsilanti Dundee Milan Milan and Manchester areas.
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Ray Brown
Ann Arbor
Wm. Halil
Ypsilanti
Sandra Weiss
Dundee
Linda Lauff
Milan
Linda Cline
Teresa Bobo
Larry Yeager
Garry Griffin
Kay McCleary
Saline Area Schools Building Program Q A discussed
A radio discussion with Dr Harold Miller president of the Saline Area Boards of Education and members of the American Legion Auxiliary covered the need for elementary schools in Saline, funding, voting on bonds, remodeling plans, site choices, and school facilities.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Harold Miler
Board of Education of
Saline Area
WPAG
Saline
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Methodist Church
Valley Farms
Bulletin
Bonich
Big Earl Feldkamp
Hornet
Earl
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