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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
1
Jaycee members present Casey Clark and Lazy Ranch Boys for a February 16 floor show and dance at Saline High School. The one and a half hour program starts at 8 p m followed by refreshments and dancing with round and square dancing. Bob Katz chairs the event. proceeds support the community hospital building fund.
Egon M. Gross of Saline is among twenty admitted to the University of Michigan Law School. He lived with Dr. and Mrs. Harold Miller and was a German exchange student during 1951 1952. After three semesters at the university he was admitted, aided by high marks in the Literary School, and plans to enter the Air Force after earning his degree. He is in reserve officer training and will receive a commission when entering service.
A dated list of names and February birthday dates. Notable entries include Jim Herring February 4 and Clyde Griffen February 6 among others like Esther Gross February 8 and Amanda Hartman February 10. The compilation reads as a community birthday roll call.
A Dallas man claiming to be too kindhearted to foreclose on friends received a six month suspended sentence in federal court for processing fictitious FHA loans. He said he grew up on a farm as one of 10 children and understood drought sacrifices.
The Elmhurst College Men’s Glee Club directed by David Austin will sing at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church on Saturday February 12 at 8 p m The 30 voice group planned a tour through Indiana and Michigan and will perform sacred and secular numbers This marks their second St Pauls appearance with a prior concert seven years ago.
A capacity crowd filled the Sa line Township Hall for a Fun Club Euchre Tournament. Proceeds, totaling fifty dollars, go to the March of Dimes and the Fun Club Hospital Fund to furnish a nursery in the new Community Hospital. Winners include Sylvia Weber and John Kohler in the Ladies division and Fred Mohrhardt, Karl Theurer, and Owen Bauer in the Men's division.
An electrical industry spokesman says U S use of electric lighting has tripled in the last decade. He cites that today it equals the yearly burn of 300 million 75 watt bulbs. Westinghouse Electric Corp. notes modern architecture depends on rising electric light output.
The Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce raised 1058.82 dollars at a polio drive dinner held Sunday at Still's Restaurant. A 16 member Jaycee crew and 14 wives served food while local businesses donated meals and funds. Attendees included guests from Rock Island Illinois and Indiana, with many Saline area residents contributing to the drive. Jim Beal thanked contributors and pie providers for the success.
A hospital notes list of patients undergoing tonsillectomies across Michigan towns including Ann Arbor Saline Belleville and Ypsilanti. Names such as Timothy Zander Connie Baisch Sandra Murrie Emma Jedele Bert Laubengayer Keith Prince Emma Olsen and William Smith appear among the surgical patients.
Polio chairman Mrs. Paul Reed reports 3014.72 raised by noon February 1 from multiple sources as the Saline community winds up the 1955 drive. Committee members include Mrs. Alfred Schmid and Mrs. John LaRue for dime cards and various groups. a meeting is planned next Monday at Mrs. Reed’s home to close the drive.
Williamstown Vermont reports Robert Clogston has retired after 39 years as a rural mail carrier. He recalls starting at age 21, rising at 4 a.m., farm chores, and lifting a sleigh in snow to cover a 25 mile route. The advent of the automobile cut his daily workload, except in harsh winters. Telecourses for college credit are offered on WKAR-TV at Michigan State College.
City businesses and firms are urged to file their statement of personal property immediately as directed by Assessor E. J. Muir. The notice stresses mandatory reporting and official compliance deadlines for tax assessment purposes.
In Old Lyme Connecticut two duck hunters were arrested by a game warden after firing at a swan. They told the justice court they believed they were shooting a white goose. The judge fined them $25 for the offense.
Sheriff Erwin Klager announced a new Washtenaw County juvenile division with Gary Ald of Saline named to head the post. Ald, 22, MSU graduate, studied juvenile delinquency and previously worked with the Ann Arbor Police. The plan includes a Junior Sheriff program for 10 to 15 year olds and a county wide civic backing group, plus a delinquent youth file.
Saline Woman's Club will host guest night on Tuesday evening February 8 at the Methodist Church. Speaker Ralph Bridgman, divorce counselor from Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, will address The Marriage Crisis of Our Time. Banquet served by Mary L circle, starting at 7 o'clock. reservations due by February 5 with three members.
The Ladies Aid Society of Federated Church meets at 2:00 PM February 5 at Mrs Maurice Henderson's home with Mrs Harold Finch assisting. Mrs Carl Carr leads devotion and Mrs Paul Klueter presents a Book Review Introducing Islam. A Fathers and Sons Banquet is planned. The fourth Family Night Dinner and Mission Study follow in the church dining room. Circle 1 arranges and serves coffee. A Choral Reading and musical numbers close the evening.
Washtenaw Farm Council holds a meeting on Saturday February 5 at 8 PM in the Washtenaw Farm Bureau Store Ann Arbor to adopt by laws for the new agricultural group representing Washtenaw County farmers in fairgrounds development. Membership requires one dollar annual dues and voters must join Council. All farmers urged to attend.
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