Coming Events In Saline
Saline week full of gatherings and church activities lists meetings at American Legion Trinity Parish, St. Paul Church and Methodist Church. Included are a toy party at Saline Elementary, a Christmas program and a Rotary program with Africa slides by Rev Wacker of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Hall
Trinity Parsonage
St. Paul
Methodist
Commission On Christian Education
Saline
Rotary ‘Club
Saline Hotel
A. G. Wacker
Salem
Lutheran Church
Scio
Saline Township
Saline Elementary School
Elementary Room Mothers Association
van Orman
Ann Arbor
Methodist Church
U M Engineering Research Institute Posts Record 1955 56
The University of Michigan Engineering Research Institute reports a record value of more than 510 million for 1955 56, surpassing the prior high by 1.6 million and driven by a 68 percent rise in work for industrial groups. Established in 1920, it is the universitys largest research unit conducting non profit basic and applied studies for industrial governmental and off campus organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Engineering Research Institute
Saline High honors 35 students for second marking period
Thirty-five Saline High School students earned places on the honor roll for the 1956 57 second marking period. Seniors Jim Knight Janet Marion and Sandra Ross posted 4.00 averages. Junior leader Joan Graden had 3.80. sophomores Pat Kidwell 3.60. Three ninth graders Jim Carr Carol Brown Alan Markert also made 4.00. Eighth graders top were Mike Bixby Carol Coaties Jean Reid. seventh graders led by Carol Guenther and Doris Herter. The full list will appear next week in The Saline Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
Jim Knight
Janet Marion
Sandra Ross
Joan Graden
Pat Kidwell
Larry Carr
Carol Brown
Alan Markert
Mike Bixby
Carol Coaties
Jean Reid
Carol Guenther
Doris Herter
The
Saline Observer
Area Church Service Aids CROP Fund Support
A union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist Church raised 76.05 for CROP to fund surplus U S foods for refugees, mainly Hungary. UNICEF contributions from Halloween programs and church schools bring total to 160.00. Certificates of appreciation from UNICEF will be awarded to involved groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council ”of
Church of Christ
U. S
Hungary
Unicef
Federated
Trinity Lutheran ‘Church
United States Committee For Unicef
Mary Lou Gail to be featured in Ann Arbor program
A combined program by the Ann Arbor Civic Ballet and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will be at 7 p m Sunday December 9 in the Ann Arbor High School Auditorium. Miss Mary Lou Gail Saline dance instructor will be one of the featured performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Gail
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Civic Ballet
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Ann Arbor High School
Four H Group Heads to Chicago Exposition
Eight Washtenaw County 4-H members and two leaders travel to Chicago November 23 to 26. They visit the International Livestock Exposition and other sights, awarded annually by the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club for State 4-H Show Judging contestants and outstanding clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
Chicago
Museum of Science and Industry
WLS
Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club
Mary Alice Kelley
Whitmore Lake
Susan Gleason
Marilyn Haas
Nancy Kempf
Ann Arbor
Patricia Kidwell
Salirie
Norman Loeffler
Chelsea
Peter Spike
Milan
Bill Pohnert
Whitmore
New Driver Training Classes Open At Saline High
Twenty eight students enroll in Saline High School driver education under a new state law effective February 2 1957. Courses emphasize 30 hours classroom and six behind the wheel with three instructors. Next semester enrollment expected at thirty four as Michigan leads in teen driver education to reduce accidents and insurance discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
Clare EL. Taylor
Michigan
Robert Morrison
Dwight Reynolds
Taylor
Saline High Squad Beats Dexter Five in Nonleague Homerun Win
Saline High School Hornets upset Dexter 56 to 48 in a nonleague game at Saline gym. Dave Wagener scored 20 of Saline's 56 and Dick Lehtonen added 12 as Dexter led 8 to 3 early before Saline surged ahead in the second half. In area action, Manchester defeated Jackson St John’s 52 to 39 with Bill Bunney scoring 11. Also a 1873 British Guiana stamp sale fetches $40,000 and later $50,000 book value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Hornets
Dexter
Dave Wagener
Sdline
Dick Lehtonen
Manchester
Jackson St. John’s
Bill Bunney
British Guiana
Area Co-Chairmen Appointed for March of Dimes Drive
Mrs. William Crosbie Mrs. William Meister and Mrs. Kerr named co chairs for the 1957 Saline Manchester March of Dimes campaign to run January 2 through 31. They urge continuing polio vaccine efforts amid rising annual case estimates and note local aims to boost donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
William Crosbie
William Meister
Ray
Manchester
Kerr
Clarence Markeson
Saline
Washtenaw County
Lodi Voter Registration Surges in State Drive
Lodi Township led a statewide push to boost fall election registrations with a 64 percent rise. Washtenaw County overall up 18.18 percent, as Northfield and Lodi Township posted strong gains, with Saline showing 8 to 27 percent increases. Ray Carlton co-led the Lodi effort on Zeeb Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi
Catharine Gibson
Republican State Central
Washtenaw County
Gordon Gable
Republican Committee
Lodi Township
Northfield Township
Ray Carlton
Zeeb Road
Republican Club
Aid Society to Install Officers at December Meeting
The Ladies Aid Society of Federated Church will meet December 12 at 2 0 o clock at Mrs Paul Reeds West Russell Street. The social committee includes Mrs Lauren Wild and Mrs Frank Brittain. Mrs Harold Brown organized a Christmas program and Mrs Hazen Jewell will lead devotions. Retiring president Mrs Silas Nord will conduct the business meeting and install the 1957 directors. Plans for family night dinners and mission study programs are in place, with the first meeting January 17 under Mrs Nord’s arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of Federated Church Women
Paul Reed
West Russell Street
Lauren Wild
Frank Brittain
Harold Brown
Hazen Jewell
Silas Nord
Nord
Saline Church Sets Chancel Altar Dedication
Saline Church will dedicate the newly redecorated chancel and altar during Sunday worship at 11 AM. The redecorating work was donated by anonymous individuals with painting led by Joe Camburn, woodwork by Milton Finkbeiner, and electrical work by Ben Uphaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Joe Camburn
Milton Finkbeiner
Ben Uphaus
Elementary Students Buy Defense Stamps
One hundred sixty six students participated in the Saline Elementary School defense stamp sale during November. They purchased a total of 426.85 dollars. A banner for highest participation was won by Mrs. Benjamin’s class for two weeks and Mrs. Craig’s for three weeks. Eight students completed stamp books and bonds: Shirley Chambers, Robert LaPlant, Harry Wanty, David Falk, Paula Jean Squires, John Mason, Scott McLeod and David Frisbie. Stamps were sold each Friday morning at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Benjamin
Craig
Shirley Chambers
Robert LaPlant
Harry ‘Wanty
David Falk
Paula Jean Squires
John Mason
Scott McLeod
David Frisbie
Saline Woman's Club to Meet Tuesday December 11
The Saline Woman's Club holds its regular monthly meeting Tuesday December 11 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ruben Finkbeiner. The American Home Department chairs the program led by Mrs. Rudolph Hertler with speaker Mrs. Lawrence Ward of Milan. Devotions by Mrs. Wilson Scott. social committee includes Mrs. Charles Kern Mrs. Oscar Weber and Mrs. Edwin Hering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Woman's Club
Reuben Finkbeiner
Rudolph Hertler
Saline High School
Saline Fire- Mian's Auxiliary
Russell
Saline Woman’s Club
Ruben Finkbeiner
American Home Department
Lawrence Ward
Milan
Wilson Scott
Charles Kern
Oscar Weber
Edwin Hering
Saline Ten-Year-Old Christmas Contest Launches December 7
Saline merchants sponsor a Christmas bonus contest for children under 10 with forty prizes. The event runs 9 a.m. December 7 to 9 p.m. December 22. Shoppers spending 50 cents or more receive ballots voting for a child, with early leaders posted daily in the Saline Observer. Ballots go into a ballot box near US-112 and Ann Arbor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Merchants
Saline Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Saline Observer
Us-112
Ann Arbor Street
Saline
Christmas Party for Past Matrons Planned at Methodist Church
The Past Matrons announce their annual Christmas party at the Methodist Church parlors at 7:00 p.m. on Monday December 10. The committee urged members to attend and enjoy the seasonal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Sunday
Trinity Church
Methodist Church Board
Saline
Saline Fire Hall
Saline School Bands Plan Annual Winter Concert
The Saline Junior High and Senior High Concert Bands present their first concert of the year on Wednesday December 12 at 8:00 p.m. in the Saline High School Auditorium admission is free. Highlights include River Jordan Malaguena Universal Judgement Skyscraper Fantasy and Sleigh Ride with a final King and I score. The 56 piece Junior High band features numerous soloists and student players across woodwinds brass and percussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Saline High School
DeNardis
Phillips
Leroy Andersen
Ann Arbor
Alan Markett
Larry Carr
Ricky Johnson
Carol Coates
Susan Anthony
Carolyn Marion
Judy Siem
Hoover Buys Gerity Firm in Ann Arbor Subsidiary Purchase
The Hoover Ball Bearing Company of Ann Arbor, parent of Universal Die Casting, bought the Gerity Michigan Corporation of Adrian. Approval came from 93 percent of 402,000 outstanding shares on November 27. Gerity stockholders approved on November 28. Gerity's year ending June 30 1956 reported 12 million dollars in business. Hoover reported 17 million in net sales. Gerity manufactured automotive parts plumbing fixtures and plated die castings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Ball ‘Bearing Company
Ann Arbor
Universal Die Casting and Manufacturing Company
Gerity, Michigan Corporation
Adrian
Hoover
Gerity Corporation
Hoove Corporation
Thierity Corporation
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imperial Gardens
Ypsilanti
Trinity Church Bible School
Federated Ladies Aid Society
U-M
Area Church Service Aids
Crop Fund
Leo Jensen
Saline Area
Doug Gregory
Saline Ford
Saline High
Asl
Na- Met AL. Foundation For Infantile Analysis
Manchester March of Dimes
NFIP
Red Cross
Women's Society of Christian Service
King’s Daughters
Library Association
Manchester Community Chest
Manchester and
Aid Society
Woman’s Club
Gerity
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