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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

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Saline Hospital pledges lag as $82,000 needed to start project

Saline Hospital Association reports $187 000 pledged for a community general hospital with $47 000 cash received. About 75 percent of the total is required before construction begins, with 30 acres of the Mills estate near Russell Street slated for the site and 20 acres offered for sale.

Harold A. Miller Saline Community Hospital Association Miller The Hospital Association Frank S. Carson Mills Russell Street Miler

Saline Stores Extend Hours Starting December 16

Saline shoppers gain longer hours with stores open until 9 p.m. from Friday December 16. A district survey shows abundant gift stock and strong quality while prices compare favorably with nearby communities. Gay Street decorations, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and set by the fire department, add to the holiday mood.

Saline Observer Junior Chamber of Commerce

Saline Women's Club to Meet December 13

The Saline Women's Club will gather at Mrs. Charles Fern's home on Tuesday afternoon December 13. Program chairman is Mrs. Arthur Jacobsen and guest speaker Miss Esther Landwehr will discuss her trip to the Holy Land. Mrs. B. D. Hammond leads devotionals and Christmas carols provide music. Social committee members are Mrs. Arthur Heininger, Mrs. Merritt, and Mrs. Reiben Finkbeiner.

Saline Women’s Club Charles Fern Arthur Jacobsen Esther Landwehr Holy Land B. D. Hammond Arthur Heininger Merritt Reiben Finkbeiner

New Insurance Office Opens in Saline

Johnson M. Quick, a Saline insurance man, announces the Quick Insurance Service at 112 East Michigan Avenue. He will represent Auto-Owners Prudential United States Fidelity and Guaranty and Badger Mutual. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm with Mrs. Alvin Siemsen and Mrs. H. L. Engel assisting.

Johnson M. Quick Saline Quick Insurance Service East Michigan Avenue

Birthday celebration for Jimmy Griffin in Saline

Jimmy Griffin son of Mr. and Mrs Clyde Griffin celebrated his 9th birthday on November 29 with guests Stevie Miller Allen Hart Bruce Neithammer and Johnny Shurtz. The hosts then treated the group to an evening of bowling.

Jimmy Griffin Clyde Griffin Saline Stevie Miller Allen Hartman Bruce Neithammer Johhny Shurtz Mr. Griffin

Air Force cadet recruitment renewed in Ann Arbor

TSgt Archie Adams announces renewed Aviation Cadet Training in Ann Arbor for U S male citizens aged 19 to 26 single with high school education and fit physically and mentally. Classes begin biweekly. program lasts about 12 months for observers and 14 for pilots. contact Adams at 109 1 2 E Washington St or call Normandy 2 1463.

Tsgt Archie Adams Ann Arbor U.s.air Force Air Force T Sgt Adams Washington St Normandy

Infant Terry Milkey Lays To Rest In York Township

Funeral services were held for 11 month old Terry L Milkey at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev Alvin Simson officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Born December 26, 1954 in Anum Amber to Emil and Wanda Bame Mikey Jr the infant died Monday at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Surviving are several brothers and three sisters along with grandparents Emil Milkey of Saline and William Bame of Cove.

Terry L. Milkey Lockwood Funeral Alvin Simson Oakwood Cementery Anum Amber Emil Wanda Bame Mikey, Jr Milkey Rd York Township University, Hospital Ann Arbor Irene Dobbins

Saline City Council OKs water works permit and dump use

The Saline City Council approved Universal Die Cast and Manufacturing for a 75 000 gallon water tank and temporary dump use for contractor parking. A temporary licensed operator was hired for the city disposal plant at 350 dollars. Delinquent taxes will trigger notices and liens. Council also set gravel requirements for Linden Court, reviewed the Washtenaw County refuse contract, and planned inspections of the old dump site while seeking water system information from engineers.

Saline Universal Die Cast and Manufacturing Company State Health Department Cotthell G. M. Ridenour Univrsity School Health Dept Ridenour Mills Road H. F. Murdock and Son Public Works Washtenaw County Frank Brittain Universal Die Cast Hubbell, Roth and Clark Detroit J. C. Little Clerk Muir C. E. Williams and

Saline Hires Operator for Disposal Plant and Water Tower Permit

The Saline city council approved a building permit for Universal Die and Manufacturing to construct a 75,000 gallon water tower for $25,000. G. M. Ridenour from University Health Department was hired to train Henry Bishop in operating the disposal plant.

Saline Universal Die and Manufacturing Company G. M. Ridenour University Health Department Henry Bishop

State GOP Fills Vacancies in Michigan Central Committee

Mrs. Wendell Hobbs Anniy Aror were named to fill a vacancy on the Republican State Central Committee. George Meador and Owen J. Cleary were appointed to the GOP state campaign committee. Walter Brauninger of Chelsea was chosen secretary at a Lansing GOP Central Committee meeting.

Wendell Hobbs Anniy Aror Republican State Central Committee George Meador Owen J. Cleary GOP Republican Labor Committee Washtenaw Party Lansing Walter Brauninger Chelsea John Feikens

Meador Returns to Washington After Illness in Ann Arbor

Congressman George Meador of the Second District is back in Washington after a brief illness that confined him to his Ann Arbor home. His district includes Washtenaw and three other counties.

George Meador Washington Ann Arbor Meador Washtenaw

Officers Elected To Credit Assn In Michigan

At a Southeast Michigan Production Credit Assn meeting Eugenie C. Ruder was reelected president Donald Greiner was named vice president and Stewart Titze general secretary treasurer and manager Also named to the board are Con D Hartsell A J Faulhaber and Leland Bush with field representatives D W Gruber and Anthony J Esper The association serves Jackson Hillsdale Wayne counties with 1042 farmers owning capital stock and loans totaling over 1 037 178 last year An account of the cooperative system shows Michigan farmers held 4 346 535 in capital stock June 30 1955 across national farm loan and production credit groups plus the St Paul Bank for Cooperatives.

Southeastern Michigan Production Credit Ass’n Eugenie C. Ruder Pittsford Donald Greiner Hanover Stewart Titze Jackoon Sec. Treas Con. D. Hartsell North Adams A. J. Faulhaber Manchester Leland Bush Tecumseh D. W Cooperative Farm Credit System National Farm Loan Associations Michigan St. Paul Bank For Cooperatives Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota National Farm Loan Associates DM Wuenigan St. Paul Bank For Southeastern Michigan Association Jackson Hillsdale Wayne Stewart Tiize Secy.-Treas

Students Attend Livestock Show in Chicago

Two students attended the National Livestock Exposition in Chicago on November 27 and 28. Kirk Gordon, with Poland china hogs, won three prizes including a trophy, a silver belt buckle, and an electric desk clock after a large winners banquet. Joyce Ross joined family, flew to Chicago, enjoyed the exposition, but had no animals exhibited.

Chicago Kirk Gordon Kirk Joyce Ross

Obituary of Katherine Schaible 1870 1942

Katherine Schaible 84 died Monday night at 4210 Michigan Ave born December 31 1870 in Lodi Township daughter of John and Amima Hack married Joseph Schaible February 17 1898 she survived by three daughters Esther Noble Alma Visel and son Willard Scharple of Saline funeral Thursday January 1 1939 at 1 39 PM from Lockwood Funeral Home Saline and 2 PM at St. John Lutheran Bridgewater Rev Harry Ray officiating

Katherine Schaible Michigan Ave Lodi Township John Amima Hack Joseph Schaible Schaible Esther Noble Alma Visel Willard Scharple Saline Lockwood Funeral St. John’s Lutheran Church Bridgewater Harry Ray

Post Office Urges Help During Holiday Mail Rush

The Post Office asks the public to bundle letters with addresses and stamps facing the same way. They provide rubber bands and labeled boxes for local Michigan and out of state mail and advise tying multiple letters to the same city or state. They offer labels for out of town or local delivery and urge early mailing with three cent stamps if addresses are uncertain.

Michigan

Christmas Party Noted by Past Matrons Club

The Past Matrons Club will hold its annual Christmas Party and dinner at the Methodist Church on Monday evening December 12 at seven o'clock. Members will exchange gifts and observe the birthday of Mrs. Arthur Heininger.

Arthur Heininger

Saline Chapter Plans and Guest Visits Highlight Meeting

Saline Chapter No 311 met in regular session with an official visit from Mrs. Everett Wolfin of the Grand Chapter of Michigan O. E. S. She promoted the Grand Martens Project and urged saving a few cents daily during Lent to fund a home for aged Star members and other department needs.

Saline Everett Wolfin Grand Chapter Michigan O. E. S Wolfin Grand Martens Star Villa Stars Masonic Brothers Jessie Deede Comittee Louis Bowen Wayne Predmore Ted Stimpson Leo Jensen George Wood

Mrs Emma L Smith Dies. Saline Native Was Detroit Resident

Mrs Emma L Smith born March 13 1884 in Saline daughter of John A Klein and Christina Burkhardt Klein died December 1 1955. She married William Smith who died April 24 1943. She lived in Detroit for years and belonged to St Pauls Ev and Reformed Church Saline. Survived by two sisters Minnie Beck Ann Arbor and Edward Arber Saline plus nieces and nephews. Funeral was December 4 1955 at Lockwood Funeral Home with interment Oakwood Cemetery Saline.

Emma L. Smith Saline John Adam Klein Christina’ Burkhardt Klein William Smith Smith Detroit St. Paul's Ev and Reformed Church of Minnie Beck Ann Arbor Edward Arber Lockwood Funeral Home Oakwood Cemetery

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