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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1948

Page

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Saline Woman Resigns Red Cross Post After 29 Years

Mrs. Edward Clark secretary treasurer of Saline’s Red Cross chapter steps down due to health, handing duties to Miss Luella Lambarth. Her long tenure included quotas met and a 1930 school lunch program launch. Berlin note: American Women's Club led a three week drive for relief funds and supplies for children in the American sector.

Edward Clark The American Red Cross Luella Lambarth Clark Saline Charles Woodbridge the Red Cross United States Lucius D. Clay American Women's Club of Berlin New York

Prof Johnston Speaks On Human Relations

Prof Johnston associate professor of secondary education at the University of Michigan spoke on What Price Prejudice to the Saline Woman's Club discussing race relations in the north and the need for fair employment laws. He urged development of human resources and cited Springfield Plan while warning against discrimination in creed, race, and color. The meeting included a March of Dimes summary and club activities with plans for February 17.

Saline Woman's Club Thomas Shurtz Arthur Heininger Edwin Warner Alvin Siemsen Edgar J. Johnston University of Michigan Johnston Michigan Massachusetts New ‘Jersey New York Springfield Johnson

Death Comes To Mrs. Micah Robison

Mrs. Jessie D. Robison 59 died Friday morning at her Saline Township home Route 1. Born July 20 1888 at Garo Fuscola County she was daughter of Oliver and Carrie Rhodes. Survived by husband Micah three daughters three sons eight grandchildren one brother and two half siblings. Services Sunday at 2:30 p m Lockwood Funeral Home Rev R S Hockins officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery Saline.

Jessie D. Robison Route 1 Saline Township Garo Fuscola County Oliver Carrie Smith Rhodes Micah Robison Caro Saline Kenneth Rogers Theodore Braun Gertrude Robison Theodore Robison Saline, Elsworth Robison Tecumseh Stanley Robison Brighton Clyde Rhodes Unionville Charles Rhodes Harold Smith St. Charles

Discussion on Child Problem Causes and Radio Guidance

The Child Study group met Tuesday afternoon at the school end with Mrs. Henry McKenzie leading a talk on Radio Programs for Children. The plan urged guiding children in selecting wholesome programs and addressing underlying causes of unwanted interests with a February 17 meeting on scouting at Mrs. Cave Collins home. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher of Fenton and Mr. and Mrs. De Morey of Linden.

Henry McKenzie Oursehildren Cave Collins South Ann Aver St Wm. Gallagher Fenton Mrs. de Morey Linden Gallaghers

Main Drag Tales Mix Fishing Deer And Local Happenings

Local column notes anglers Arthur Armbruster catching a 3 1 2 pound pike on Four Mile Lake and a big catch that startled him into a frozen moment. Frank and Joe Camburn report deer crossing near Fred Braun farm and US 112, with the pair watching from a noon dinner table.

Arthur Armbruster Frank Joe Camburn Fred Braun John Buckstaff Oshkosh George Hendrie Ferdinand the Bullys Detroit Hendrie Masonic Hall W. M. George Martin Harry Rotary Jaycee Saline Hart Florida

Community Auction Set At Saline Store This Week

The J C C Community Auction by Saline Boy Scouts invites entries and offers pickup after school Wednesday. Items drop at Herman Heininger’s Store on West Midha Avenue before the sale starting at 1 pm led by auctioneer Old erice Cook. Proceeds support community projects and the Junior Chamber of Commerce while Mrs Meridith Bixby and two children visit Saline.

J.C. C Saline Boy Scouts Shdp Herman ‘Heininger’s Midh Saline’s Eer Erice Cook Junior Chamber of Commerce

Rev Mayer to Lead Services at St Pauls Sunday

Rev Edwin Mayer former Bethany Detroit pastor will conduct services at St Pauls church while Pastor absent. He is linked to the Evangelical Home for orphans and old people in Detroit and raised in Freedom township. Local Red Cross seeks book and radio donations for veterans at University Hospital.

Edwin Mayer Evangelical Home For Orphans and Detroit St. Paul's Church Mayer Freedom Township Bethel Church Bethany Church Old People’s Home St. Paul’s Church Alvin Siemsen Stanley Hartman Alliance Ohio Ann Arbor Red Cross University Hospital Veterans Readjustment Center Literary Guild Roger County Red Cross Nichols Arcade Margaret McHugh

County organizing meeting for Wallace for President in Washtenaw

A county wide organizing meeting to form Washtenaw County Wallace for President Committee will be held Thursday February 12 at p.m. in Ann Arbor at the Masonic Temple. A Lansing meeting on February 21 will follow to establish a third party in the state. The Ann Arbor program will feature a motion picture of Henry Wallace delivering his speech.

Alan Brown Michigan Wallace Real Peoples Com P.m Washtenaw County Ann Arbor Masonic Temple Lansing Henry Wallace

West Saline Farm Bureau Meets at Finkbeiners

The West Saline Community Farm Bureau gathered at Mr and Mrs Lauren Finkbeiner home on Monday February 9 with seventeen members and seven guests present. County agent Osler reviewed Soil Conservation Districts in Michigan and urged soil rebuilding for future living standards. The group will attend the Alber brothers home for the March meeting.

West Saline Community Farm Bureau Lauren Finkbeiner Osler Michigan Alber Bros

Legionaires Elect Officers for Memorial Home Fund

Officers of the American Legion Memorial Home Building Fund were re elected for another year at a February 5 meeting. Elected were Frank Deede president Henry Ormsby vice president Orville Finkbeiner second vice president Clifford Finkbeiner secretary Milton Hartman treasurer. Two new directors were Floyd Dell and Don Burkhardt. The foundation for the new structure has been laid and materials are on site awaiting spring.

American Legion

Mrs. Lydia Guenther Dies in Ann Arbor at 66

Lydia B. Guenther 66 died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Ann Arbor after illness since November. Born September 9 1881 in Lodi township she lived in Lodi her whole life and was a Trinity Lutheran Church member. Surviving are her daughter Elwyn Guenther of Lodi a sister Helen McCrumb two brothers Carl and Robert Stoll and three grandchildren. Services held at the Lodi home and Trinity Lutheran Church with interment at Oakwood cemetery.

Lydia B. Guenther Erwin Hisemann Main St. Ann. Arbor Guenther Lodi Township John Mary Kern Stoll William J. Guenther Lodi Trinity. Eutheran Churchin Saline Elwyn Guenther Helen McCrumb Carl Stoll Robert Stoll Ann Arbor Textile Road Trinity Lutheran Church H. L. Engel Oakwood Cemetery

Fathers and Sons Banquet at Federated Church Dining Room

The Federated church invites men and boys to its annual Fathers and Sons banquet on Thursday February 19 at seven o'clock in the church dining room. The Ladies Aid Society will provide dinner served by committees led by Mrs Daniel Hall. A magician motion pictures music and a guest speaker will highlight the program. Reservations may be made through Graydon Everett and assistants. Also noted are a heart attack suffered by Jacob Smith and a chimney fire at John Haas home Sunday morning.

Fathers’ and Sons Federated Church Ladies’ Aid Society Daniel Hall Ferman Clements Harold Finch Arthur Cuff Graydon Everett Wayne Clements Hazen Jewell Clarence Johnson Duane Rogers Harold Brown

Local Residents Hosts and Student News Highlights

Mr and Mrs Harry Austin of Brooklyn were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs LéVern Afro bruster and Mrs Austin remained for a few days. Richard Ivan Ecker, son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Ecker of Flint, born December 4, is noted. Mrs Ecker is daughter of A C Lange and a former Saline resident. Merlyn Graf returns from Adrian College and will attend Ferris Institute at Big Rapids next fall.

Harry Austin Brooklyn LéVern Afrobruster Mrs. Austin Richard Ivan Ivan Ecker Flint Ecker A. C. Lange Saline Merlyn Graf Adrian College Ferris Institute Big Rapids

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Rosie W. Woodbridge West Henry St Prof. Johnston March of Dimes O'Neill O’neill Joan Vondergem Jan Gallagher Herman Marian John Kohler California West Oakland Calif Ma Frank Williams Salin Meridith Bixby Lincoln St. Paul’s West Saline Farm Bureau Flora King Andrew Stewart Karl Bredernitz Joseph Plewatch St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Walford Larson Alma Larson Kenneth Larson Davison Jacob Smith Saline General Hospital John Haas Waterworks Road
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