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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1955

Page

3

Ten years ago furloughs and local clubs highlight town notes

Rodger Van Dorn spent a ten day furlough from Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Mrs Donald Shurtz hosted the Contract Bridge Club with prizes won by Mrs Ralph Hunt and Mrs Carl Moehn. Cpl Beatrice Nelson of the Canadian WACS visited St Johns New Brunswick. Saline won its first Huron League game 18 17 at Ypsilanti over Roosevelt. Neil Haarer fractured his elbow at school requiring a sling. Ten years ago a 1933 34 shower honored Mr and Mrs George Wood. Edgar James Hisman born January 21. Amanda Mayer ill. Leo Westphal cover at the telephone office. Literary club plans and cemetery bills urged. Weather broke winter. post carriers given a holiday as thermometers read 17 to 25 below. Carl Moehn earned Lions prize for presidential vote guess.

Rodger van Dorn Marines Camp la Jeune N. C Donald Shurtz Contract Bridge Club Ralph Hunt Carl Moehn Cpl Beatric Nelson WACS St. Johns New Brunwick Lloyd Dell Saline Ypsilanti Roosevelt Neil Clarence Haarer George Wood Legion Hall Edgar James Adrian Hisman Amanda Mayer Leo Westphal Lions Coffee Company

Meet The Team Alfred Gross A Hornets guard with a sportsman profile

Alfred Gross known as Al stands five feet eleven and a half inches, weighs 155 pounds, and is a second year Varsity guard after playing on the Junior Varsity. He has earned three Varsity letters in football and baseball, plays quarterback and shortstop, and is valued for his quick thinking. He enjoys fishing and hunting, with his father Jim Gross a longtime Hornets supporter.

Alfred Gross Waldo Jim” Gross Gross Hornets Jim Gross

Chelsea and Saline Vie For Huron League Honors

Chelsea Bulldogs topple Dundee 70 56 while Saline Hornets edge Flat Rock 41 34 to stay atop the Huron League standings. Milan defeats Lincoln Consolidated 61 53 and Ypsilanti Roosevelt beats University High 47 33.

Pet Chelsea Saline Lees Ewes Dundee Milan Roosevelt Bulldogs Hornets Flat Rock Lincoln Consolidated Ypsilanti Roosevelt U. High

Saline Tops Flat Rock 41 34 in rough league clash

Saline Hornets rally from a slow start to beat the Flat Rock Rams 41 34 and stay tied with Chelsea for the Huron League lead. Si Woods led Saline with 15 points, Al Gross added nine as the teams traded early momentum. The Rams held an 11 1 advantage, but Saline seized control late in the first half and will host Ypsilanti Roosevelt on February 4 with a 6 45 pm preliminary.

Saline Chelsea Flat Rock Rams Hornets Rams Si Woods al Gross Flat Rock Ypsilanti Roosevelt

Classified Ad Pays Dividends in Cheboygan

In Cheboygan Michigan a 12 year old classified ad paid a $20 dividend to Mrs Veronica Mascot after she received an unsigned letter with the money. The writer said he found the funds and spent them before seeing her lost and found ad and asked to settle.

Cheboygan Mich Veronica Mascot

Clockkeeper Seeks Raise With Past Pay Question

Glenn S. Carr, caretaker of the village clock at the First Baptist Church tower in Fredonia, argues for a raise after noting the job paid $35 annually in 1874 while current pay is $25 a year. He cites historical records as basis for increased compensation.

Fredonia Glenn S. Carr Carr First Baptist Church

Preparation Beats Regret in Steady Course

A forward looking mindset dominates the advice urging readiness and self reliance. The metaphor of paddling a canoe underscores personal responsibility and steering through challenges without waiting for others. Focus on proactive steps and avoiding regret.

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