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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

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Hornets Rally Past Brighton 30 29 In Narrow Tilt

Saline Hornets erase a 21 12 halftime deficit to edge Brighton 30 29 on Tuesday night. Wayne Clements drives late layup to seal the win as Charlie Gross earns key free throws and Jim Anderson scoring for Brighton.

Joe Colby Saline Hornets Brighton Basketgers Archie Petergon Hornets Canton Swith Jack Thomas Wayne Clements Clements Geatly Saline Charlie Gross Gil O’doherty Jim Anderson Brighton Hormets Wayne Fredmore

Sessen den and Lake wedding at Nardin Park church

Miss Mary Louise Sessen den and Glen Lake were married at the Nardin Park Methodist church in Detroit on Saturday afternoon. Attending were Mr and Mrs Walter Armbruster Mr and Mrs LaVern Armbruster Mr and Mrs Harold Armbruster and Mr and Mrs Clyde Griffin.

Walter Armbruster LaVern Armbruster Harold Armbruster Clyde Griffin Mary Louise Sessenden Glen Lake Nardin Park Methodist Church Detroit

Local Calendar of Events and Community Meetings

Joint Masonic and Eastern Star family party at Masonic Hall Friday evening with a potluck supper at 7 o clock. Young people’s Methodist choir presents Christmas concert Sunday December 19 at 8 pm. A Christmas carol sing and pantomime One Holy Night at St Paul’s Lutheran Sunday December 19. Child Study Club meets third Tuesday. School Board meets third Monday. City Council meets second Monday. Boy Scouts Mondays 7 30 at Legion Hall. Chamber of Commerce second Thursday 7 30 at Saline Hotel. Saline Rotary Club Thursdays noons at Saline Hotel. American Legion first and third Thursdays. Business and Professional Men’s Association first Thursday. Saline Lodge 133 F and A M first Tuesday. Eastern Star first Monday.

Masonic Eastern Star Masonic Hall Saline Rotary Club Saline Hotel O— American Legion

Public installation at Saline Lodge No 133 Masons

Saline Lodge No 133 F and A M held a public ceremonial installation at the Masonic Hall with over one hundred attendees. New Worshipful Master Louis Bowen announced staff appointments while retiring Master George Martin thanked committees and was named Fellowcraft director.

Louis Bowen Saline Lodge No. 133 Masonic Hall George Martin Ed Smith Wayne Lodge No. 112 Marshall Vivian Richards Milan Lodge No Sam Lambarih R. S. Hocking Lodge Clarence Cook Ernest Towler Ruth Rose Shaw George Seeger Frank N. Rose W. M Wilson Shaw W. I Ernest Tewler Iw. M Seeger Tyler Martin Hocking Alma

Christmas Window Displays Judged by Saline Chamber Group

Merchants will enter window displays judged by a Saline Chamber of Commerce committee on Saturday night. The top decorated window wins a $10 prize. The Jaycees will award a $10 prize for the best residential decorations on Wednesday December 22.

Saline Chamber of Commerce Jaycees

Methodist Youth Choir Presents Christmas Concert Program

The Methodist Youth Choir directed by Mrs. Robert Kierckant performed a Christmas program featuring pieces such as Gesu. Bambino, Gloria, In Dulci Jubilo, Away in a Manger, Joy to the World, O Holy Night, Gentle Mary, Ave Maria, Silent Night, The First Noel, Immanuel, Angels from the Realm, He Shall Fetch His Flock, Come All Ye Faithful, and Marche Romaine. The choir thanks Mrs. Hawthorne for assisting in Mrs. Merchant's absence and praised her support during rehearsal.

Robert Kierckant Bambino Pietro Yon Hawthorne Gloria Luther Poeta Donna Sue Thomas Handel Adam Piel Hg Peete Margaret Gleason Gentle Mary Gruber Martin Immanuel

Legion Auxiliary Holds November Meeting and Plans Christmas Event

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Carl Hertler's home with large attendance. They planned a Christmas party for Girl Scouts and Brownies and a December 28 potluck at the new Legion Home. December State Hospital party for veterans featured girls from Jackson, Milan, Ypsilanti, and Saline with entertainment from Jimmy Hunt Studios and festive refreshments. National leaders addressed the group during the midwinter conference in Lansing.

American Legion Auxiliary Carl Hertler New Legion Home State Hospital Jackson Milan Ypsilanti Saline Jimmy Hunt Studios Lawrence Deede Lloyd Dell Macl Harris Lansing Laura Goode Portland Ore Walter E. Alessandroni Philadelphia The Legion Clarence Ramsay Michigan Children’s Institute of Ann Arbor Nan Shepard

St Pauls Women’s Guild Hold Annual Party and Guest Night

The Women’s Guild of St Pauls held its annual Christmas party and Guest Night with sixty attendees. A potluck supper, devotional “Christmas Visions,” and a silver Ozark Mission offering marked the event. Officers were installed by Rev. Alvin Siemsen, with President Mrs Fred Arend and other officers named. Santa distributed gifts, and carols closed the gathering. A Saline Mason ic Hall instruction meeting followed with Mrs Margie Engle teaching and refreshments served by local members.

Women's Guild of Alvin Siemsen Fred Arend Amanda Meyer Elmer Cammet Otto Wahl Frank Deede Esther Landwehr Norwin Raus Reuben Visel Clarence Haarer Kenneth Taylor Florence Ehnis Charles Kern Arend Carl Meehn David Wahl Andrew Hartman Ed Hering Santa Claus Saline Manchester Saline Masonic Hall Margie Engle Adrian Grand Adah Engle Don Ford Harold Miller Walter Osgood Elizabeth Kantleher Stephen Tatatea Tian Walter Towler la Vern Armbruster

Christmas Musicale Presented by Federated Church Choir

Harold Brown announces the annual Christmas musicale by the Federated church adult choir on Sunday evening December 19 at 8 o clock. Mrs Harold Brown is organist with duets by Mrs Brown and Mrs Everett Collins. Vocal selections from The Messiah by Handel and a duet O Little Town of Bethlehem arranged by Holton. Choral numbers In A Lowly Manager Holy Night Thy Light Is Come and Glory To God with a long roster of choir members.

Harold Brown The Federated Church Brown Everett Collins Kohlmann Wilson Ronald Tower Handel Mr. Brown Little Town of Bethlehem Holton Dale Brahms Wilson Herman von Berge Glory God Lee Rogers Ronald ‘Tower Hugh Austin Maurice Henderson Virginia Henderson Hazen Jewell Reuben Rogers Arthur Cuff Clarence Johnson Howard Johnson Dorothy’ Finch George ‘Austin Marie Smith Thomas Hinkin Leonard Spicer Douglas Hall Wayne Clements Edward Moot Daniel Hall

Annual Past Matrons Club Christmas Gathering

The Past Matrons Club met at Mrs. W. E. Dietiker’s home for the annual Christmas party with an 6:30 potluck dinner for eighteen members. A brief business meeting was led by president Mrs. Sam Lambarth, letters from absent members were read, birthdays for Mrs. Arthur Heininger and Mrs. Robert Starling were noted with gifts, and a Christmas gift exchange was held. Mrs. George Lehman of Royal Oak attended and was warmly welcomed. next meeting is January 10 with Mrs. Charles Schultz.

Mrrs W. E. Dietiker Sam Lambarth Rosie Woodbridge Margaret Wallace Will Aust Arthur Heininger Robert Starling George Lehman Royal Oak Charles Schultz Dietiker Max Fosdick Starling

Windsor Governor Jack Smith Visits Rotarian Meeting

District Governor Jack Smith of Windsor Ontario attended the regular Rotary meeting as guest speaker on Thursday. He addressed members and praised club activities.

Rotarians Jack Smith Windsor Ontario Smith

Hagen to Head CROP Drive in Washtenaw County

A. E. Hagen is selected to head the CROP effort in Washtenaw County as churches and farm groups sponsor a campaign the week of December 2. Arthur Hagen of Saline named chairman with Rev. Walsh Dexter and Rev. Siemsen Saline as vice chairs representing Catholic Rural Life and World Relief. The secretary is Mrs. Anna Brown. Township committeemen include Spencer Boyce Lynden Donald Ruhlig Dexter and others. Wheat is designated as the initial commodity for soliciting, with funds used to buy wheat for overseas distribution to needy areas. Dr. J. A. Hannah leads the state CROP committee with Michigan Farm Bureau aiding the effort.

Christian Rural Overseas Program CROP Washtenaw Arthur Hagen Saline Walsh Dexter Catholic Rural Life Alvin Siemsen Church World Relief Alfred Naas Northfield Lutheran World Relief Anna Brown Grange Fred Arend County Farm Bureau Emerson Haeusler Jr. Farm Bureau Lloyd Klager Farm Bureau J. J. Waggoner Bessie Sanderson Julius Haab Kay’ Schairer Norwin Lesser Ernest Mann Spencer Boyce Lynden Donald Ruhlig Webster KE. P. Hellner George Henning Salem William Pritchard Sylvatt Jack Bradbury Lima Esther Braun Sclo Lauren Breitenwischer Sharon William Rene Freedom Andrew Campbell Pittsfield L. S. Steiner Lodi Luther Klager Manchester Bridgewater George Foster Robert Garrad Clyde Breinine Emil Lyons Augusta Washtenaw County Seaboard George Burke J. A. Hannah Michigan State College Michigan Farm Bureau Ben Hennick Michigan Jr. Farm Bureau

Don t Let Death Take Your Holiday Christmas Driving Hazards

Sgt. Carl Miller of the Michigan State Police Clinton post warns drivers that the holiday season brings the year s highest traffic accident rate. He notes December peaks in accidents and that wet icy roads, darkness, and impaired visibility contribute to fatal crashes, urging vigilance and safe driving during celebrations.

Carl Miller Clinton Post Michigan State Police Miller Michigan Sgt. Muller Sgt. Miller

Legionaires Have Sunday Job At Saline Legion Home

American Legion members in Saline will hold a Sunday job fest for a full day to complete essential work on the new Legion Home. Members and friends are invited to come at any time and work as long as convenient.

American Legion Saline The Legion

Were Married in Florida George Silveus and Roberta Morgan

Announcement reports the marriage of George Silveus son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Silveus Saline to Miss Roberta Morgan of Jacksonville Florida at Roberta s home in Jacksonville A reception will be held Dec 29 at the Napoleon Michigan home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Watkins Mr Silveus works for Kroger in Brooklyn and Roberta a graduate nurse has a position in Dr Cyril s Brooklyn office They plan to reside at Clark Lake.

George Silveus Arthur Silveus Saline Roberta Morgan Jacksonville Florida Leonard Watkins Napoleon, Mich

Hocking Family Attends Alma First Methodist 75th

Rev and Mrs Reginald Hocking and daughter Joyce attend the 75th anniversary of Alma First Methodist Church. Rev Hocking spoke at the evening program and the family stayed overnight at the Masonic Home in Alma.

Reginald Hocking Joyce First Methodist Church Alma Hocking Masonic

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