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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

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Saline High School Seniors Stage Happy Ending Comedy

The Saline high school senior class presents a three act comedy titled Happy Ending on December 5 and 6 in the school auditorium. Lead Kathryn Luckhardt and George Cook headline under director Mildred Haswell with proceeds funding the senior trip. The cast includes Elenor Abbot Doris Cekan Henry Abbot Aaron Girbach and others.

Saline High School Kathryn Luckhardt Kathryn George Cook Mildred Haswell Elenor Abbot Dolores Cekan Henry Abbot Aaron Girbach Doris Pearsonce Flora Jenkins Joann Groeb Romeo Bob Killeter Juliet Dorothy Finch Jasper Crunch Merlyn Graf Phoebe Wren Barbara Burmeister Tony Adams George Cook Milly Nilly Helen Jeziorski Cozy Inn

Saline Couple Wedded in Macon Church

Gladys Ruth Robison and Theodore F. Braun wed at Martha Mary chapel Macon on Saturday November 30. Rev Alvin Siemsen officiated. The bride, daughter of Micah Robison Saline Route 1, wore ivory satin with a fingertip veil and carried white roses and chrysanthemums. Bridesmaids wore yellow net and carried bronze snapdragons. Following a chapel reception the couple's two week honeymoon in New York City precedes their Saline home.

Martha Mary Macon Gladys Ruth Robison Theodore F. Braun Alvin Siemsen St. Pauls Church Saline Micah Robison Route 1 Ida Braun Gladys Kenneth Rogers William Laurie Gary Ind Beverly Martin Ann Arbor

Wabash Train Strikes Jeep Killing 5 Year Old Boy

A Wabash passenger train struck a jeep at the Talladay crossing near Whittaker killing five year old John Christopher Jiga. Father and two Detroit brothers suffered scalp lacerations and pelvic injuries and were hospitalized. Funeral services for the boy were held in Milan.

Talladay Whittaker John Christopher Jiga Talladay Rd Detroit Jacob Schang Penrod Ave Anthony Schang Rosemont Ave Beyer Memorial Hospital Ypsilanti John Jiga Bay Milan Luke Thompson Willow Village

Letter From Tokyo From David Schaefer

David G. Schaefer, youngest son of Mrs. Augusta Schaefer of Saline, writes from Tokyo after enlisting last June. He spent a September furlough with relatives, left for overseas October 1, and is stationed at general headquarters. He reports receiving his mother’s October 28 letter and notes it was his first since leaving the States.

David G. Schaefer Augusta Schaefer Saline Tokyo David General Headquards States

Stewart-King Rites In Detroit

Grace Presbyterian church in Detroit hosted the wedding of Miss Edna L. King and Andrew W. Stewart on Friday evening November 29. The couple, both of Detroit, were officiated by Rev. Townsend with Roy King of St. Louis giving the bride away. Best man was Robert Kerr of Detroit. The couple plans a short wedding trip then reside at 15830 Lesure.

Grace Presbyterian Church Finkel and Mayer Avenue Detroit Edna L. King Andrew W. Stewart Townsend Miss King Flora King Breckenridge Graydon Everett Saline Robert Kerr Detrei Roy St. Louis Old Madrid Stewart Lesure

Gifts For Yanks Who Gave Gifts For Veterans

The American Legion sponsors a third year drive to supply Michigan's 12 000 hospitalized veterans with Christmas presents. Donations can be left at Heine's Barber Shop or sent as cash. Gifts must be wrapped and arrive by December 10. Contact Lawrence Deede at 126R2 for details. Desired items include writing sets, belts, cameras, bed lamps, and more. no edibles liquor or razor blades allowed.

American Legion Michigan Heine Lawrence Deede

Masons Elect Officers for Saline Lodge 133

Saline Lodge No. 133 F. and A. M. elected officers for the year at its annual meeting. Public installation set for December 17 at 8 p.m. Officers include W M Clarence Fritz S W George Martin J W Louis Bowen secretary E G Mann treasurer Harry Holmes H D Glenn Weber J D Leon Greshaber Tyler George Seeger. Appointments: Dean Brandt Woodrow L Bowen stewards Oscar Hosmer marshal Paul Rogers pianist. A special communication December 10 at 7 p.m. will exemplify Master Mason Degree.

Dean Brandt Woodrow L. Bowen Oscar Hosmer Marshall Paul Rogers

Need for Revision of State Constitution Cited by Ford

Robert S. Ford of the University of Michigan argues the recent sales tax split highlights the need to revise the state constitution. He notes prohibitions on a graduated income tax and classified property tax, a 15 mill cap, and limits on tax use while most revenue control rests with the Constitution rather than the Legislature.

Robert S. Ford University of Michigan Bureau of Government Ford Bulletin of the National Tax Association Civil Service Commission

Accident Victim In Saline Hurt In Car Crash

Julius Holcomb, 74, of Milan, remains at St Josephs Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor with a broken leg and bruises after a Thanksgiving night collision at 6 10 at the US 112 and Ann Arbor Street intersection in Saline. The driver was 22 year old Charlotte Stetson of Adrian.

Julius Holcomb Milan St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor Charlotte Stetson Adrian Ann Arbor Street Saline

International Livestock Show Ends as Pearl Harbor Joins Echo

The 42nd International Livestock Show closed on December 6 1941 just before Pearl Harbor. 4 H youth involvement grows as steer grand champion judging by Walter Biggar marks 18th win since 1920. The Chicago venue’s fireproof steel and concrete stands host cattle hogs sheep and horses from the United States and Canada.

United States Canada Pearl Harbor Chicago Walter Biggar Dalbeattie Scotland

Girl Scouts Hold Christmas Bazaar in Saline Legion Hall

Troops 1 and 2 of Saline host a Christmas bazaar at the Legion hall from December 7 to 13 at 2 p.m. The sale features stuffed animals and other items made by the girl scouts.

Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Troops 1 Saline Legion Hall

Saline Woman's Club hosts Ann Arbor speaker on public duties

The Saline Woman's Club met Tuesday afternoon November 26 at Mrs. Harold Frances home for guest day. Guest speaker Mrs. A M MacDonald of Ann Arbor outlined the Federation's legislative aims including child labor law revisions and urged women to lead in public life while addressing 79th and 80th Congress issues and the need for a more efficient economy.

Saline Woman's Club Harold Frances J. N. Lewis Charles Miller Congress

Junior Farm Bureau Meeting Held November Twenty Sixth

A Saline community Junior Farm Bureau gathering met November 26 at Eldene Finkbeiner’s home. Emerson Haeussler spoke for the Freedom group on officer duties while Andrew Luckhardt outlined duties of each group for the December 10 recreational contest in Ann Arbor. Cards and refreshments followed.

Saline Community Junior Farm Bureau Eldene Finkbeiner Emerson Haeussler Freedom Group Andrew Luckhardt Ann Arbor

Poor sportsmanship Seen As Core Cause Of Nation's Ills

Opinion reflects on democracy, labor and industry tensions, coal mine politics, and the need for good sportsmanship in reaching fair settlements. It critiques government and leaders while praising fair play and live and let live as democratic ideals.

Mr. Lewis John L Lewis Hunt America Claw

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