Church Goers Strive for Moral Compass Amid Minor Stumbles
Readers of church weekly publications show steady engagement with faith during the season while occasional missteps in interpretation prompt calls for clearer guidance from church leaders.
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1958
Page
3
Readers of church weekly publications show steady engagement with faith during the season while occasional missteps in interpretation prompt calls for clearer guidance from church leaders.
A reminder encourages renewing New Year's resolutions that were broken earlier in the year urging renewed effort and commitment to goals.
Mrs. Josephine Leonard, 71, died January 31 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a fall at home in Saline township. Born December 8, 1888 in Chelsea, she taught in Highland Park schools, married George Leonard in 1920, lived in Detroit then Arkona road farm, survived by two nieces and a nephew. Funeral at Staffan Chelsea with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Chelsea.
Macon Methodist Church notes Rev Donald Bates ministers Sunday School at 10 Church service times listed along with youth fellowship and choir schedules. Executive Board to meet February 11 at 8. Macon Women's Club to host County and Britton clubs February 13 at 12 30 in church dining room. Mentions attendees at Adrian Mid winter Institute and local family visits. March of Dimes drive totals reported with 168 26 raised in Macon Township. Race Relations Sunday set for February 9. Local deaths noted for Mrs George Leonard and Frank Morgan.
The Federated Church continues its Family Night series with a potluck meal and an informal program led by Mrs. Silas Nord. Jerry Austin and his sister Jan perform music, while Gene Austin and Mrs. Victor Guenther sing a duet. Mr. David Cuff presents the Mission Study on Japan.
Advisers of the University of Michigan held their annual mid semester retreat at Saline Valley Farms January 27 28. Attendees included Rev Edward Roth and Rev Wayne Opel counselors to Episcopal students Dr Henry Yoder and Mr Gerald Kissell of the United Lutheran Student Foundation Dr Chester Rericks counselor to Baptist students Rev Eugene Ransom and Mrs Nancy Nagler counselors to Methodist students Dr William Baker and Miss Patricia ...
Rev J Edgar Edwards and Mrs Donna Jackson of the Congregational Disciples Guild join Miss Amber Van Foundretten from Religious Affairs with Mr Delbitt Baldwin as coordinator and Mr Grey Austin as program assistant alongside Mrs Edna Alber as secretary in a church staff roster.
Gail Burmeister a Saline High School senior and former Future Homemaker president is honored for the top home making knowledge exam score. She may compete for state All American Homemaker of Tomorrow and a $1500 scholarship plus trip.
Saline police issued numerous tickets for speeding in 35 mph zones and red or yellow line violations in a sequence from January 28 to February 2. Names include Casimer Wrobel, William Rolfe, Wilbur Reiser, Ira Diddle, Emmett Eagon, Algis Gricius, Ricardo Medellin, Halbert Turner son, Edward Taylor, Kenneth Loppey, Allen Washburn, Davis Burns, Milton Chartrand, Andrew Slavanovich, John Blossom, Lenear Jones, Abraham Latour, William Randall, and Richard McNutt, with offenses ranging from 40 to 60 mph in 25–45 mph zones, improper passing, and running red lights, many listed with night-time citations and various fines.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Trimble visited Mr and Mrs David Wahl on Sunday. Mrs Rose Harmon from Toledo was a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Melvin Travis in Macon.
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