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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
1
E L Norton was found guilty of drunk and disorderly conduct in Saline Municipal Court. Judge Francis O Brien sentenced Norton to 100 dollars fine plus 4.80 dollars court costs and six months probation to abstain from alcohol. Norton’s counsel entered a no contest plea.
A Saline Scene column covers hunting reports with three large bucks near Maple Rapids Bath and St Charles including weights 260 256 228 pounds and 11 8 6 points. A 25 pound fawn was illegally shot near Baldwin. Edwin Gilbert reported the carcass. The page mentions Rotary parking meters Christmas decor and a feature on Christmas cards and local history.
The Saline JCC invites children from 8 months to 80 years to a Christmas party on Saturday afternoon December 22 at the Saline Theatre. The holiday movie is free, gifts will be distributed after the show, and Santa Claus will attend. Time to be announced next week.
The first of two Christmas programs at St Pauls Church is set for Sunday at 8 p m The Junior and Senior Choirs directed by Mrs Claire Vanderkolk will present The Glory of Christmas with tableaux by young adults Mrs Kenneth Taylor is reader and Mrs James Fox accompanies the organ The service closes with a candle lighting ceremony.
At the Saline Lodge No 133 F and A M annual meeting on December 4 Dean Brandt was elected worshipful master Cecil Davenport senior warden Paul Rogers junior warden Wayne Predimore secretary and Harry Holmes treasurer Don Drew senior deacon Bruce Parsons junior deacon Harry Hersch steward Ray Van Doren steward Sam Lambarth marshal George Seeger tyler. The December 11 installation featured Vivian Richards Milan deputy instructor as installing officer with Past Masters Hugh Austin and Herbert Teachout, Reginald Feuell as chaplain. Life memberships were presented to Gail Curtiss Luther Briggs Robert Ewing and George Beyers Sr.
The Federated Church choir presents a Christmas program on Sunday at 8 00 pm featuring instrumental and vocal pieces. Highlights include The Shepherd and the Angels and Hallelujah Chorus with soloists and a trumpet trio Silent Night. The concert is open to the public.
Saline city council named Harold Armbruster to lead the volunteer fire department after a period of interim service by the former acting chief. Kenneth Rogers was promoted from captain to assistant chief and LaVerne Armbruster moved from lieutenant to captain as part of the reshuffle aimed at ensuring a smooth unit.
The annual Christmas concert will be held at eight o clock next Sunday evening at the Methodist Church directed by Mrs Robert Merchant. The program features solos duets quartets and full choir selections including Yuletide Echoes Good Christian Men Joy to the World Ave Maria Gloria In Excelsis Deo O Come Immanuel Gesu Bambino and Silent Night among others with participants Mary Woods John Ford Ruth Campbell and James Jordan among the soloists and choir members.
The Friendship Class of Feder ated Church School will hold its annual Christmas luncheon at the home of Mrs. Henry McKenzie on Wednesday December 19 at 12 30. An officer election follows the lunch at the business meeting. Mrs. William Spike is the class teacher and Mrs. Reuben Rogers is retiring president.
Rotarians discuss Saline civic needs led by Mrs Stimpson proposing a Community Building to house city offices and a meeting hall. Chief Albertson pushes parking meters while Lutz favors off street lots. main consensus favors sewer system first and delays the building. Rotarians also support attending Messiah by Lester McCoy and choir event.
The Wm. B. Lutz Unit 322 met November 27 at the Legion home with large attendance. A $50 donation to the Child Welfare Fund was approved. December 17 at 8 p.m. hosts a Christmas party and gift exchange. prospective members invited. Reports from Luella Dell Doris Robison and Genevieve Martin covered the Battle Creek Gift Shop project aiding three VA hospitals. The Mid-Winter Conference December 7–9 in Lansing was noted. several Saline members attended. December 15 features a Christmas Dance with Tecumseh Products Orchestra.
Winifred Hickman of Ypsilanti was found guilty of drunken driving before Judge Wood after a Thursday morning trial in the city building. The judge noted three prior arrests and sentenced Hickman to 50 dollar fine 4.80 costs 15 days in jail with a 90 day license suspension. He muttered he would never drink again.
The Past Matrons gathered at Mrs. Sam Lambariths home Monday evening for their annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Eighteen members attended and a seven o'clock dinner was served. Birthday wishes were shared for Mrs. Arthur Heininger and Mrs. Ernest Mann as gifts were exchanged by Santa at the decorated tree.
Citizens discuss parking meters as a potential solution to space and revenue in Saline. The police favor meters, merchants split revenue with vendors, and evenings show higher parking demand. Milan and Dundee are moving to meters, with council inviting meter firms to present. Letters to editors invited.
Preliminary exams for the Eleventh Annual Science Talent Search were held at Saline High School under G. J. Bonich. Fifteen students listed include Gordon Barnes and Sabina Zettl. Forty top finalists win all expenses paid trips to Washington for the Science Talent Institute and final scholarships ranging from 400 to 2800 dollars. contestants must submit a 1000 word report on a scientific project.
Gilbert M. Motis of Burbank California was awarded a patent for an artificial arm with 199 parts capable of turning and swinging. The design combines motions of supination, flexion and abduction as inventors race to advance prosthetic devices.
The Methodist Beginners announce their annual Christmas party in the church parlors on Thursday evening December 13 from 7 to 9. A gift exchange is planned. The Jaycees hold their annual Wives' Night with dinner at the Saline Hotel at 7:30. The Auxiliary committee including Mrs. Al Weidman Mrs. Frank Brittain Mrs. James Beal and Mrs. Arthur Moehn is finalizing the program and decorations.
JCC board appoints Max Collins as committee chairman for a contest judged in two divisions business establishments and homes. First prize $10 and second prize $5 in each division. Judging on December 21.
The Saline Honor Roll lists seventh through twelfth grades with students and their grade-point averages. Notable names include Judith Miller and David Giltrow with 3.00, and Elizabeth Dicks 2.50 in tenth grade, among others across grades.
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