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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1950

Page

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Saline Couple Wed At Whitmore Lake After Rotary Benefit

In Saline and Ann Arbor, a wedding for Miss Schmidt and her husband followed a December 20 Rotary benefit. Bride wore sage green satin and an orchid bouquet. couple plan to live at 313 East Michigan Avenue Saline. The bride is a bookkeeper at Ann Arbor Bank. groom runs Graf's Gulf Service.

Enhut Saline Carl Wurster Ann Arbor Whitmore Lake Earl Hill Nancy Lirette Beverly Lirette South Michigan Ave Schmidt Ann Arbor High School Ann Arbor Bank Saline High School Graf Gulf Service

Main Drag Notes on Civil Defense and Elections

The piece urges practical civilian defense moves like keeping a full gas tank and stocking coal, citing potential wartime needs. It also reports election irregularities with ballot seals not fully secured and recount bills blocked, noting citizens should count votes themselves.

Public resuscitator on loan to Saline area

The city highlights the resuscitator presented by James C. Wittle is available during emergencies throughout the area. Stored at Saline General Hospital, a phone call unlocks use, as Dr. Harold Miller notes it saves lives in drowning, supports an iron lung, and helps heart attack cases. When needed, the device is rushed to the scene via the Saline Fire Department or Saline Hospital.

James C. Wittle Saline General Hospital Harold Miller Saline Fire Department Saline Hospital

Miss Schmidt Weds Gerald Graf in Ann Arbor Church Bride Attire

Barbara Jean Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy N Schmidt of Ann Arbor married Gerald R Graf son of Mr and Mrs Leland Graf of Saline on Saturday morning December 2 at St Thomas the Apostle church. Officiating was Rev Fr Arthur J Neffy. The gown was white satin and nylon tulle with an illusion yoke and a train. The veil came from a tiara with seed pearls. The cascade bouquet featured white poinsettias and a white orchid. Marilyn Graf maid of honor wore blush pink satin. Bridesmaids Mary Ann Saner cousin Judith Ann Lizette cousin Richard B Ehnis best man. Guests seated by Kenneth Schultz Donald Gall and Harry Wack-

Barbara Jean Schmidt Roy N. Schmidt N. Ashley Street Ann Arbor Gerald R. Graf Leland Graf Saline St. Thomas the Apostle Church Arthur J.neffy Marilyn Graf Mary Ann Saner Donald Gall Anne Eugene Judith Ann Lizette Richard B. Ehnis Mr. Graf Kenneth Schultz Harry Wack

Euchre Club Meets at Lambarth Home on Saturday Night

Fourteen members attended the euchre gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lambarth. Esther Heininger won first prize with Carl Carr taking first booby while Anna Mann and Charles Schultz shared booby honors.

Euchre Club Sam Lambarth Esther Heininger Anna Mann Carl Carr Charles Schultz

Saline Organist Fannie Unterkircher Remembered for Music and Service

Fannie Unterkircher, daughter of early Bostonian Sabra Jane Whit ing and widow of Dr. C F Unterkircher, lived a life of music in Saline. She played organ in the Presbyterian and later church, founded the Saline Public Library and Saline Woman's Club, and supported Chautauquas and education. She will turn 84 next Saturday.

Sabra Jane Whiting King’s Chapel Boston Massachusetts Fannie E. Caldwell Chicago Whitings Caldwells Wiliam E. Caldwell Sabra Jane Whiting Wellfleet Cape Cod Humboldt Park Caldwell Fannie Lodi Township Lodi Plains Lodi Ionia Fannie Caldwell Presbyterian Church Saline Harry D. Keller Charles EF. Unterkircher Harry Keller Fannie Keller C. F. Unterkircher Manchester Saline Observer Charles Vesta Mills William H. Davenport Methodist Detroit Unterkircher Daniel Webster Michigan Michigan Federation of Music Clubs Jennie Brown Saline Public Library Saline Woman’s Club King’s

Saline Masons to Install Officers December 18

Saline Lodge No 133 F and A M will install officers on Monday evening December 18 with the proceedings at 7 o clock Vincent Richards of Milan will act as installing officer.

Plans for Happy Christmas at The Infirmary

County residents organize a Christmas program for infirmary inmates with four small and two large trees community donations needed for lights. Choirs from Lane Hall and West Side Woman's Club perform while St. Pauls Lutheran Aux and Presbyterian Women provide gifts and treats. Local groups, Angles school, Brownie troop, Junior Red Cross, and Angels school contribute centerpieces, tray cloths, and favors.

Ann Arbor Garden Club Lane Hall 65 Voices Ann Arbor Saline

Local Legionaire Named to National Committee

A letter from Earl Cooke Jr National Commander of the American Legion informs L Lawrence Deede that he was appointed to membership on the National Un American Activities Committee.

Earl Cooke, Jr The American Legion L Lawrence Deede National Un-American Activities Committee

Saline Cub Scouts Run Toy Drive and Radio Show

Saline Cub Scouts recreate toys and cards for the needy as December project. November featured radio month with den trips to stations. The December 21 caroling tour wraps a busy season. no pack night scheduled.

Dens Arthur Godfrey Cub Scout Committee Lawrence Deede Ann Arbor Col W. B. McKean Cubs John Parks Deede Saline

Christmas Programs In Saline Churches

St. Pauls Church presents a Christmas carol service Sunday at 8 o clock featuring the Junior and Senior Choirs with solos and instrumental pieces. Congregation participation includes a candle lighting after the program. Junior Choir wears new white surplices. Mrs James Fox organist and Mrs Claire Vander Kolk choir director guided preparations.

St. Paul’s Church St. Paul’s James Fox Claire Vander Kolk

Christmas Concert At Methodist Church Sunday

The Methodist Youth Choir led by Mrs. Robert Merchant will present its annual Christmas concert at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening December 17 at 8 o'clock. The program features classical carols and Messiah selections with soloists John Ford and Mrs. Robert Merchant and organist Mrs. Merritt Martin accompanying.

Methodist Robert Merchant Handel John Ford Willis Crusaders Gruber Merritt Martin

Trinity Ladies' Aid Society Holds Annual Christmas Party

The Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies' Aid Society held its annual Christmas party Wednesday afternoon with fifty members present. Gifts were brought for European refugees and the parlors were decorated with greens and a Christmas tree. Carols were sung in German and English. Committee members were Lucille Hoeft Hilda Marion Lorinda Jed ele Clara Lindemann and Emma Ernst.

Ladies’ Aid ‘Society Trinity Lutheran Church Europe Lucille Hoeft Hilda Marion Lorinda Jedele Clara Lindemann Emma Ernst

Saline Woman's Club December meeting at Mrs Moehn home

The Saline Woman's Club met December 12 at Mrs Carl Moehn's home with Mrs Charles Kern presiding. A Christmas gift collection for the county infirmary was taken. Guest night was announced for January 9 at 7 pm in the Saline high school auditorium. Mrs Robert Tefft spoke on writing jingles and read Christmas in Springdale. A sextet performed and tea with cookies followed.

Saline Woman's Club Carl Moehn Charles Kern County Infirmary Saline High School R. Finkbeiner Robert Tefft Grace Steele Patsy Swanson Peg Gleason Joyce Davenport Ann Ross Marie Socks Jesus Jingle Bells Winter Wonderland Kay Austin

Truck Fire Near St Pauls Church Causes Oil Tank Damage

A fire near St Pauls Church Sunday night about 6 oclock damaged an oil truck estimated at 100 dollars. The Saline Fire Department used chemicals and about 250 gallons of water to extinguish the blaze caused by an overheated bearing.

St. Paul’s Church Saline Fire Department

Gallagher Christening Noted at Trinity Lutheran Church

Edward Dennis Gallagher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron B. Gallagher Jr., was christened Sunday afternoon by Rev. B. L. Engel of Trinity Lutheran Church. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Schmid.

Edward Dennis Gallagher Myron B. Gallagher, Jr B. L. Engel Trinity Lutheran Church Erwin Schmid

Annual Christmas Program at Federated Church

Harold Brown announces Federated Church annual Christmas program on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. The program features piano and organ duets by Mrs. Everett Collins and Harold Brown, trumpet duet by George Austin and his son James, a Milson Bethlehem Song quartet, and choir numbers including The Birthday of a King with soprano soloist Mrs. Ronald Tower, Sing Ye Noel arranged by Dash, Shine O Wonderful Star by Soechtig, The Shepherd's Vision by Ashford, and I Bring You Good Tidings by Willson.

Harold Brown Federated Church Everett Collins George Austin Jamees Bethlehem Sar Milson Neidlinger Ronald Tower Noel Dash Soechtig Ashford Willson

Christmas Eve Program At Federated Church

The Federated Church pupils present the annual Christmas program on December 24 at 7 46 PM. Primary dept rehearsals are December 16 at 1 30 PM and December 22 at 1 30 PM. The party follows the Saturday rehearsal with movies and treats.

Church School Arthur Lutz Reid Ross Augh Reveling Clarence Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rotary Saline Public Schools Kindergartners Toyland Glee Club Moore Sue Thomas Newell H. Long Betty Roberson Catherine Christie Joyce Silkworth Jean Hirn High School Girls Glee Club Watson Hark O Shepherds Marvin Luvaai Samuelson Santa Janet Tower Wimbile Sandra Ellis Nimble Carol Wright Janny Robbins David Krause Carl Wygand Billy Austin Neil Haarer Jan Losee Richard Sattler Patty Harwood Rachael Woods Bonnie Jo Fritz Kathleen Hagen Kay Camburn Linda Lange Carol Levey Carol Engelhart Jean Levleit Betsy Wright Dallas Schmidt Cowboys Eddie Rankin Arthur Harris Jimmie Hinderer Richard Werner Carl Curtis Herold Blumhardt Neil Tracy Janice Jeppeson Joanne Spike Elwyna Sears Judy Wenk Saline City Miss Schmidt Gerald Graf Saline Masons Legionaire Trinity Ladies’ Aid Society Want
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