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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
1
The article highlights Santa Claus as Saline's Who's Who for the week and the world, noting his role as patron saint of children and Christmas Eve gift distributor. Citizens join in welcoming Santa to the city.
Saline Eagles led by Dick Miller with 21 points defeated Flat Rock Rams 44 to 40 in Saline. Feldkamp added six free throws, Wally Larson contributed eight points, and Saline benefit from 18 of 40 free throws while committing 23 fouls by Flat Rock.
The nativity narrative from Luke II 1-21 describes a Roman enrollment, Jesus birth in Bethlehem, peaceful shepherds guided by angels, and Mary and Joseph honoring the events. Officials Don Walter and Tex Walker are listed as referees.
Early closing of pages requested for the New Years edition. News and ads due by Saturday due to Post Office closures Thursday. Holiday wishes to readers.
Saline Jaycees receive credit for decorating Saline streets this Christmas. The yearly project is funded by money raised at the Jaycees fair booth, supporting this year’s decorations.
Clarence Kohler of Saline and Miss Maurine Hoffman of Chelsea have announced their engagement. Kohler, a Saline High School graduate, is currently engaged in farming. No wedding date has been set.
Members of the Junior Police and their guests attended the Detroit Lions Chicago Bears professional football game recently. The trip was arranged by acting Police Chief Bob Love.
Washtenaw county participates in the nation wide March of Dimes fund drive from January 2 through January 31 to raise money for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the county chapter. The Junior Chamber of Commerce supports the effort.
Saline high school hosts the second annual Saline Invitational Basketball Tourney starting December 29 at 7 30 p m with eight games. Pinckney meets Detroit Boys Republic in the opener followed by Saline vs Wyandotte A E Smith. Dec 30 features Grosse Ile vs Dexter and the winners of night one in the late game. The event runs through January 3 with trophies awarded to the top three teams and fundraising for polio care via the March of Dimes.
Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce offers forty dollars in prize money for best Christmas decorations. The contest splits into commercial and private displays with six prizes in total. First prizes are ten dollars, second six dollars, and third four dollars. winners announced next week.
Staff Sergeant Victor Haines, stationed at the Air Force base in Manchester New Hampshire, is home on leave and expects to be discharged in eight weeks.
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