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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
2
The Saline Observer announces pricing for subscriptions within Michigan at 2.50 for one year and 3.00 out of state with a single copy price of .05 while listing Myron Gallagher Sr as publisher advertising representative under Michigan Press Service.
Walter Feldkamp is seriously ill at the home of his sister Mrs. E G Mann. Mr and Mrs Fred Sellen are spending the holidays in Madison Wisconsin. Betty Ormsby has been in St Josephs Mercy Hos.
Walter Brackel, 57, died at St. Josephs Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor on Friday morning. Margaret Burkhart traveled to Detroit for the holidays. The Saline Grange hosted a Christmas party led by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hanson. Jack Arend attended a luncheon in his honor at the Michigan Union last Thursday, hosted by Dean Danna and forestry department assistants of the University of Michigan.
Obituary notes Mrs Ella Zimmerman of Saline died Saturday aged 65. Born December 22 1894 in Saline she leaves local ties and family. A small town bulletin lists other items including a broken ankle incident and local Christmas activities.
The issue marks a half century milestone with reflections on major events and notable figures. It reviews community milestones, anniversaries, and enduring stories shaping local life across decades.
Professor Fred Sturm of Iowa City is visiting here this week. The Maccabees voted to buy new regalia at their meeting last night. Herman Josehans injured a sore finger from a nail in a horseshoe while working. Rosese Wood is in Ohio on a business trip. James Tolliver’s daughters Mary and Anna, from Battle Creek, are visiting their old home here. Christmas Day featured a family reunion at J. H. Barr’s home with the entire family, planning a New Year gathering at G. W. Barr’s home.
In Washtenaw County Michigan Chancery court Yvonne Graham sues Otis T. Graham. The defendant, absent from the state, must appear within three months and the order to publish in Saline Observer for six consecutive weeks. Judge James R Breakey Jr presides. Stanton G Roesch represents the plaintiff in Saline Michigan. Publication dates Dec 21 to Jan 24.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County assigns January 19 1951 at 10 am in Ann Arbor to examine and approve Homer Kuebler as administrator’s final account and distribution of estate assets for Wealthy Wallace deceased. Judge Jay H. Payne presides.
The notice requires publication of a copy of the order for three consecutive weeks in the Saline Observer. Jay H. Payne approves the notice as true, with William R. Stage as Register of Probate. The dates listed are Dec 28 to Jan 11 and Dec 28 to Jan 4 11.
Notices in Washtenaw County probate court announce final petitions for Lottie Wallace and Walter Nowaczyk estates. Executors seek allowance and distribution of residue, with hearings set for January 1951 and publication ordered by the court.
Chief Carlton urged Saline motorists to drive carefully through the holidays. He cited sleet ice and snow as extra hazards and recommended winter safety gear chains proper visibility and checking wipers defroster and headlights. He warned negligent driving is unlawful and every accident will be investigated.
The text asserts that the cause is being mined and that drivers found guilty of law violations will face prosecution. This implies accountability and potential legal action in response to traffic or regulatory breaches.
Uncle Sam suggests a Christmas gift to yourself by using the payroll savings plan at work. Determine an investment amount every payday and bonds will be sent automatically, a gift that keeps saying Merry Christmas for years. The U S Treasury Department notes the moose as a strong but ungainly animal with a short neck.
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