Rotary District Governor Addresses Saline Club
Rotary District Governor George P. Smith spoke at Saline Rotary dinner in the Saline Hotel last Thursday. Joe Bracy of Howell, former district governor, attended as an honored guest. He praised Rotary as a group of men who care and drew a parallel to The Miracle of 42nd Street. The meal featured prime beef roast from Blocky, the grand champion of the Saline Community Fair.
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Rotary
George P. Smith
Saline
Saline Hotel
Joe Bracy
Howell
Smith
42Nd Street
Saline Lodge to Hold Public Installation Tuesday Night
Saline Lodge No. 133 F and M announces a public installation on Tuesday evening December 16 at eight. Hugh Austin will serve as installing officer. Officers elected for the coming year include George Martin W M Louis Bowen S W Glen Weber J W Harry Holmes treasurer Clarence Fritz secretary Leon Greashaber S D Dean Brandt J D George Seeger chaplain Cecil Davenport Oscar Hosmer stewards Emanuel Cook Tyler.
City Charter Details Ordinance Records and Initiatives
The charter outlines that all ordinances must be recorded by the clerk in The Ordinance Book and authenticated by the mayor and clerk, with publication requirements and certificates of publication noted. It covers initiation by petition, council actions, submission to voters, special elections, and repeal procedures, plus detailed petition standards and clerk duties.
Young Man of The Year Contest in Saline
The Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Distinguished Service Award to pick Saline’s outstanding young man of the year based on community work and achievements. Nominations show eligibility under 36, with a local winner advancing to state and national contests.
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Chamber of Commercce of
Saline
Salne
D.S.A
Allen Wiedman
Soil conservation districts aim to curb erosion in Washtenaw
A 1935 catalyst led to Soil Conservation Districts nationwide and Michigan now has about 30 districts. In Washtenaw county residents consider forming one. a 25 to 30 member meeting is set for Friday December 12 at 1 30 pm in the Ann Arbor YMCA to discuss advisability. Parents may review student photo proofs at the Saline Legion Hall December 16 at 2 pm.
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Washtenaw
Soil Conservation Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Livingston
Oakland
Lenawee
Jackson
Washtenaw County
Y.M.C.A
Ann Arbor
Saline Observer
Legion Hall
Deadline for copy before year end holidays notice
Social groups churches and school clubs should note the deadline for copy is Tuesday at 2 p m prior to New Year and Christmas. Advertisers should expect publication a day earlier during the last two weeks of the year.
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Observer
Saline Narrowly Edged by Tecumseh in Tight Contest
Tecumseh tops Saline 49 18 in a nip and tuck game that stayed within four points in the second half. Hoppo Anderson hit a late corner shot to seal the win for Tecumseh as Don Jaeger and Wayne Clements led Saline with seven and six points respectively. Officials: Glenn Hart and Barney Dyer.
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Joe Colbys
Saline Hornets
Myles Rugh
Tecumseh High Cagers
Vecumseh
Colby Cagers
Hoppo Anderson
Hornet
Nort O’hard
Dick Colson
Don Jaeger
Heppo Anderson
Tecumseh
Anderson
Saline
Wayne Clements
Glenn Hart
Barney Dyer
Colby Hornets Dazzle Tecumseh Reserves in Lopsided Win
Coach Foe Colby’s scrappy Hornets beat Tecumseh High reserves 40 18 Tuesday night. The lead grew early with Colby at 20 10 at halftime and 30 10 by the end of the third period. Wayne Predmore led Colby with five baskets while Don Van Camp topped Tecumseh with six points.
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Colby
Hornets
Tecumseh High
Colbymen
Wayne Predmore
Don van Camp
Tecumseh
Group Meets In Pittsfield For December Sessions
Members gathered at Mr and Mrs Dwight Baylis home November 24 after deer hunting. Mrs Henry Greeb led a nut catching contest and discussion on Expanded Farm Bureau Program. Committee reports and December meeting plans noted. Public Christmas pageant December 21 at St Pauls Church announced. American Legion Auxiliary meets December 16 with gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Baylis
Packard Road
Henry Greeb
F. Clements
Resolutions Committee
Lansing
Dan Hertler
American Legion Auxiliary
Max Fosdick
Washtenaw 4 H Tractor Leaders Organize Plan
The Washtenaw County 4 H Tractor Leaders Association met Dec. 3 at the Agricultural Extension office to organize and plan the Tractor Maintenance program for the year. Clayton Ernst was elected president with Robert Mast as vice president and Stanley Beal as secretary treasurer. Ernst named Ernest Cole as spring plowing contest chair and Paul Cheney as recreation chair. Several clubs are joining this winter as seven clubs pursue the program.
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Washtenaw County
Agricultural Extension Office
Tyce
Clayton Hurst
Saline
Tractor Leaders' Association
Clayton Ernst
Freedom Township
Robert Mast
Dexter
Stanley Beal
Chelsea
Ernst
Ernest Cole
Milan
Paul Cheney
Ann Arbor
Davidter & Dresselhouse Hardware
Manchester
Alwin Gross
UMT Good For Youth Morals At Lansing Auxiliary Conference
At the Mid Winter Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary in Lansing delegates from Saline and Michigan units discussed child welfare and universal military training. Highlights included Miss Kenny on Billet Otter Lake care for 100 children and Streptomycin Fund reports. The program featured National Commander James F. O Neil and a Sunday breakfast with Ernest L. Bridge addressing future plans for children.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Lansing
Saline
Michigan
Miss Kenny
Otter Lake
United States
J. J. Jerabek
Algoma
Wisconsin
Fort Knox
Chaplins
Carol Leman
James F. O'Neil
Olds
Ernest L. Bridge
Wayne County
Norton H. Pearl
Detroit
Europe
Legion and Auxiliary Party
St. Die
France
House of America
American Legion
John Emery
Yuletide Greetings Extend Through Saline for Christmas Cheer
A festive Saline scene unfolds as snow coats the city and lights brighten storefronts. Mrs. Pearl visits cemeteries to honor fallen soldiers, urging aid for Europe’s starving children. Santa visits December 20 and 22. Community fund contributions flow through the Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Pearl
Europe
Saline
Hart
Milhan
Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce
Luther Dicks
Poor Cows Lower Wages at Oakland County Bull Club Meet
James Reid of Macon road, president of the Oakland county Bull Club, spoke from Jackson on December 6 about herd sire selection and its effect on income. He outlined milk production benchmarks per man, potential gross incomes per man in 1945, and factors limiting dairy profitability including cow productivity and feed, noting that ineffective bulls contribute to rural poverty.
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James Reid
Macon Road
Fay
Ery
Jordan Road
Oakland County Bull Club
Reid
Jackson
WCAR
United States
Family Night At Federated Church
Tonight Federated Church hosts family night with a pot luck supper at seven. Members and friends are invited to sing carols and enjoy special musical numbers. The event also previews the church’s new Bell and Howell projector and upcoming Christmas activities.
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Federated Church
Church of the New Bell and Howell
Hazen Jewell
Child Study Club Meets in Saline on December 2
The Child Study group met December 2 at the school with Miss Marjorie Stewart from University Hospital Ann Arbor as guest speaker on Feeding the Young Child. Topics included meals between meals family meals and dawdling. A committee of Mrs. Don Ford Mrs. William Miester and Mrs. Russell Richards was formed to reorganize the Cub Scouts in Saline. No evening meeting this month. Publicity Committee.
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Marjorie Stewart
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Russell Richards
Saline
Baptist State Leader to Speak at Federated Church
Rev. Dr. O. V. Robinson, chairman of missions and rural churches for the Michigan Northern Baptist Convention, will preach at the Federated church Sunday evening. A potluck supper for the Robinsons follows, arranged by Mrs. Fred Otto. Fred Aprill departed Detroit for Winter Haven, Florida for the winter.
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Federated Church
O. V. Robinson
Michigan Northern Baptist Convention
Baptist Church
Tecumseh
Robinson
Michigan
Fred Otto
Observer subscription price increase announced
The Sa line Observer will raise annual rates to 2.50 in Michigan and 3.00 out of state effective January 1, 1948. Readers may renew at the current 2.00 rate through year’s end, with expiration dates shown on their copies.
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Saline Observer
Michigan
The
Observer
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Little Hornets
Pittsfield
St. Paul's. Church
Gordon Anthony
Lee Robison
Edwin Hering
Tractor Club
Mae Harrs
Luella Dell
Fred Aprill
Winter Haven
Florida
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