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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
1
Residents note unusual December warmth blooming pussy willows at Mrs Arthur Hieber s Henry Street home and discuss local improvements. Walkers store gains, district upgrades, trapping season rise in outdoor activity, and a blood bank event on Monday December 14 at the school.
The Saline Observer lists local birthdays for the week. Names include Allison Gable Cameron MacArthur Mary Spindler Barbara Laudon Wilma Camburn Mrs Harry Holmes Wanda Thomas and Mrs F Unterkircher with dates December 10 through December 16.
Birth notices list a Saline couple Welcoming a daughter in December and couples from Dundee Ypsilanti and Saline adding sons born on December 2 7 and 9. Surgeries note tonsillectomy and surgical and medical procedures for patients including Willow Run Ann Arbor Saline and Belleville.
Friday December 11 basketball game at the school with Lincoln as opponent. Saturday December 12 Jacqee Auxiliary Christmas Decoration Sale at Woods Hardware. Monday December 14 Fair Board meeting at the school Room Mothers Association meeting at the school and Blood Bank at the school.
The JCCs and the Saline Fire Department install Christmas lights and decorate the city in an annual project that this year gained city assistance.
The Saline Hospital expresses gratitude to Den 3 and Den 4 of the Cub Scouts for their Thanksgiving favors, noting appreciation for the thoughtful contribution and community spirit.
Floyd Jacoby longtime Universal Die Casting maintenance supervisor died at 12:00 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after a stroke. He lived at 413 Mark Hanna St. and had worked ten years for Universal. Funeral plans list burial in Lincoln Nebraska with Muehliz Funeral Home in Ann Arbor assisting. He is survived by his wife two sons a mother a brother and a sister.
Engagement announced between Marjorie Tower daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Tower of Saline and Maynard Goethe son of Mr and Mrs Harmon Goethe of Monroe. No wedding date yet. Tower graduate of Saline High School and Jackson branch Comatometer School of Chicago works at Ann Arbor Dairy. Goethe attended Airport Community High School Carleton Michigan worked at Tecumseh Products before Army. He expects discharge this month at Fort Knox Kentucky.
Patricia Rogers of N Ann Arbor Street will marry Eugene Schumaker of Tecumseh in early January. Schumaker is the son of Ida Schumaker of Jackson and manages the Kroger store in Tecumseh. Rogers is a Kroger employee and Brooklyn High School graduate.
Diane Erickson, daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Erickson of 203 N Ann Arbor St Detroit is a sophomore at Marygrove College. She has been named co chairman of the food committee for the annual student Christmas Drive aiding 45 Detroit families. She is an active member of the Student Volunteer Social Action Program.
Mr and Mrs Leo Westphal returned Wednesday from a three week hunting trip near Escanaba. Mr and Mrs Duane Westphal Miss Edna Gross and Herbert Westphal also spent a week at the same place. Leo Westphal shot a 12 point buck and Duane a 6 point buck.
Plans are underway for the Federated Church School Christmas Program to be held on the evening of Wednesday December 23. Rehearsals begin this Saturday December 12 at 1 59 and next Saturday December 19 at the same hour for Primary Kindergarten and Beginners pupils. Mrs Howard Johnson leads the committee with Geo Austin and Mrs Arthur Lutz assisting. Junior Choir directed by James Austin will participate. intermediate and Junior Department programs directed by Mrs Clarence Johnson and Mrs Imogene Veen.
The Friendship Class of Feder ated Church School will hold its annual potluck Christmas Luncheon at Mrs. Maurice Hendersons home on Wednesday December 16 at 12 30 PM. Mrs. Alger Allison class president will lead the program followed by a Christmas gift exchange and the annual election of officers.
Principal Elmer Houghton reports 53 Saline high school students earned B or better averages for the second six weeks. Among them 18 are seniors, 6 juniors, 13 sophomores, 16 freshmen. five hold straight A records.
Pvt James Stierle writes from Camp Kilmer to Austria detailing a 24 day stay, voyage aboard the U N 8 General R E B Callen, stops at Casablanca and Legn horn, processing at Camp Darby, and arrival at Camp Roeder near Salzburg. He notes Charlie Company of the 63rd Signal Battalion, a signal corps school, a new camp chapel, and leisure facilities as Thanksgiving approaches. He plans to visit Switzerland and hopes for a civilian return after service.
Phyllis Engelsdorfer of Route 1 Saline son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Engelsdorfer received a mid semester appointment to the Dean's List at Elmhurst College for scholastic achievement during the first nine weeks of the academic year. She is a junior at Elmhurst Illinois.
Saline defeated Manchester 58 23 at end with Earl Feldkamp scoring 18 and Wally Larson 15 while Bob Mitchell led Manchester with 8. Saline used regulars sparingly and even the second team won 51 to 385 in an uneven night.
Jean Marie Mathiesen and Charles Kohler married in a candlelit ceremony at St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church on November 21. The bride, daughter of Mgr and Mrs Jens Mathiesen of Ypsilanti, wore a nylon lace over satin gown with a lace Juliet cap and rhinestone trim. The couple will reside at 4571 Ellsworth Road in Ypsilanti after a Smoky Mountains trip.
Remember the Honegger Feeder meeting for poultry and livestock raisers on Thursday December 10 1953 at the Congregational Church basement Clinton Michigan at 7 30 p m Refreshments will be served.
At the December meeting the Saline Savings Bank directors declare a regular dividend of four dollars per share and an additional extra dividend of two dollars per share.
A personal note from Jim invites a reply to share the latest local news with wishes of best regards to friends at home. The message emphasizes connection and staying informed.
Detroit resident Philip McGee known as Big Boy was arrested by State Police and Federal Narcotics Agents in Saline after a Saturday night interception of a Cadillac returning from Chicago. A pound of heroin valued at 84000 was found under the back seat. teammate Richard Green of Detroit age 33 was arrested with McGee and testified McGee hired him for the Chicago round trip. McGee has escaped six prior arrests and allegedly supplied about half of Detroit's heroin, averaging 25 to 40 ounces weekly from Chicago trips. He pled innocent in Federal Court and is bond set at 15000 while Green remains held as a material witness.
The Saline Community Blood Bank urges pledges as it prepares a December 14 blood drive after a September collection of 24 pints left seven pints for local use. Red Cross will supply a unit, and at least 200 pledges are requested to cover costs and staffing. Only residents 18 to 59 may pledge.
At the annual meeting on December 1, 1958 the following officers were selected for the coming year for F and A M No. 133 Paul Rogers Worshipful Master Don Drew Senior Warden Bruce Parson Junior Warden Harry Holmes Treasurer Wayne Predmore Secretary Jack Loper Senior Deacon Kenneth Jeppesen Junior Deacon Harvey Kluwe Steward Francis Greenleaf Steward Howard Desbrogh Chaplain Frank Campbell Marshall Public Installation will be held at the Masonic Temple Tuesday December 15 at 8 00 p m The public is cordially invited.
The article explains how township assessed valuations are adjusted to county equalized values to ensure fair taxes. It lists factors for Saline area townships and shows methods to compute county valuations or tax rates, noting the final tax burden remains the same despite different assessments.
The Room Mothers Association will meet at the school on Monday evening December 14 at 8 00 p m. The 7th and 8th grade chorus will present a group of Christmas numbers under the direction of Mrs Kilby.
Kevin Armbruster, son of Mr and Mrs Elvin Armbruster, was christened Sunday. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Boettger of Ann Arbor and Mr and Mrs Arthur Armbruster of Saline attended, along with aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Glenn Boettger of Ann Arbor and Mr and Mrs Jack Graf of Saline.
City announces that water meters will be read during the week beginning December 14. E. J. MUIR, City Clerk.
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