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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
1
Saline City Council plans a meeting with neighboring townships to propose a new fire protection system. The city would house and maintain a township owned fire truck and provide a crew, aiming to improve rural response and reduce insurance premiums over time.
The Saline Local of the Michigan Milk Producers Association met at Saline High School on February 5 with a senior class dinner. Officers were elected and a resolution urged selling milk at $5.50 per cwt. The group will publicize the price and report back at March 5.
The Federated Church hosts its Fathers and Sons Banquet in the church dining room at 7 PM on Thursday February 20. Mrs Ronald Tower chairs the Ladies Aid with committees for dinner and decorations and Arthur Dufford Harold Finch handle tickets. The program committee includes Ronald Tower Clarence Johnson and Rev Henry McKenzie with musical numbers two speakers and motion pictures promised.
Dewey, a registered Brown Swiss cow named Ada Pride 96158 owned by R. C. Merchant & Son of Saline, has completed a 305 day lactation with 11047.3 pounds milk and 474.69 pounds fat at a twice daily milking schedule. The five year old cow achieved this record per Fred S. Idise secretary of The Brown Swiss Breeders Association Beloit Wis.
A Salina area sale invites the public to view world famous furniture at two warehouses in a continuing February event. The Smith Company Store at 15 South Washington Street in Ypsilanti promotes bargains as they vacate their building.
Saline 4-H tractor maintenance project starts with 100 farm boys enrolled. The program, organized by the county agricultural agent H. S. Osler, includes ten lessons and meets Thursday evenings at the Chelsea High School. Sponsored by implement dealers. Clayton Ernst assists. Saline officers include Paul Woods president and David Marion vice president.
Burt E. Rogers longtime Saline area resident and former Lake Shore and Michigan Southern employee died at 78. He married Joe Russell in 1896 and celebrated their 50th anniversary. He lived in Jackson for about 35 years working for Consumers Light and Power and the People's Bank. He is survived by his wife and sister Mrs. B. H. Gates of Detroit. Burial was in Saline on Sunday January 26.
St John’s Lutheran church Bridgewater invites the public to a World Day of Prayer service on February 21 at 7 45 p m. The event begins with Fiji Islands and New Zealand groups and expands to a global, interdenominational observance led by women from varied cultures. The service, adapted by Mrs. Isabel Caleb of Ewing Christian College India, emphasizes unity amid spiritual deserts. A second Federated church auditorium meeting at 2:00 p m invites the community.
The Saline drive raised 225.00 for the March of Dimes with local chairman Mrs. Arthur O Neil guiding collectors Miss Joan Vondergem and Miss Janice Gallagher. Funds go to the Washtenaw County Red Cross and the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis founded by Franklin D Roosevelt.
Tommie Joe Schwochg, three and a half, son of Mr and Mrs W P Schwochg, will be laid up for a month after a sled crash into a broad house. He received medical care at St Josephs Mercy hospital and Saline General hospital where toes were set. The accident happened on the Fred Arend farm following a prior skull fracture from a hay chute fall last fall.
Public invited to attend a party at Saline Valley Farms Tuesday evening February 18 with Harry Heath and his WPAG Song Busters providing music for dancing.
Eva Dietle 71 of Freedom Township died Sunday in a Detroit hospital. Born March 30, 1875, she was daughter of Rufus and Mrs. Gappa and wife of Edward Dietle, a former Manchester resident. Funeral was held in Manchester. Home Nurses group to meet Feb 17 at Mrs. Harold Frey’s home.
The Child Study Club will meet Tuesday evening February 18 with Mrs Clarence Johnson hosting at 315 No Ann Arbor Street. Dr Joseph Hartsook of the University Dental Clinic will present an illustrated lecture on Dental Care for Children as the highlight of the program.
Treasurer F Camburn announces city taxes and dog taxes will be collected at Saline Savings Bank on Friday February 28. No house calls before 6 p.m. Release indicates dates February 13 20 and 27 as part of the notice.
Mrs. John Camburn, 64, died Friday at Saline General Hospital after more than fourteen months of illness. Born Grace Kutler in Macon on January 12, 1883, she was married in 1908 and lived in Saline all her life. Survived by husband, three daughters, a son, a brother, a sister, and five grandchildren. Funeral held at Lockwood funeral home with burial in Macon.
Dorothy Blair daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Blair of 309 East Michigan Ave set June wedding with Orville Finkbeiner son of Mrs John Finkbeiner An engagement party at the Blair home on Saturday announced the forthcoming marriage Miss Blair attends Saline high school and Mr Finkbeiner works in Ypsilanti He served three years in the Army Air Force in the southwest Pacific area.
George H. Gee announces a Saline post for the Veterans of Foreign Wars to aid local veterans. A 7:30 pm meeting at the Saline Hotel on Monday February 17 invites overseas veterans to seek charter membership and plan the unit’s formation with district officers present.
Friday evening at 313 East Michigan Ave. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hunt hosted eleven friends to a birthday dinner at six then attended the local theater to enjoy the technicolor picture Romance of the West.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Anna Zahn 76 at Lockwood Funeral Home. She died February 7 from a cerebral hemorrhage at her Saline township home, leaving sons Harold Ann Arbor Carl Detroit Ernest at home. daughters Mrs Kenneth Wheeler Mrs Eugene Lama Detroit. brothers Charles John Fred LenAw ee county. sister Mrs Thomas Zahn Saline township. six grandchildren. Interment at Oakwood. Reverend Alvin Seimsen of St. Pauls Church officiated.
Ruth Claus recalls a late January storm in Saline with freezing rain and a brief thunder and snow, then notes a new semester starting and urges students to study and improve. Heinie Gilligan praises Saline High School spirit, strong Hornets basketball, and loyal crowds backing Milan Reds in upcoming games.
The Hornet Girls, coached by Marion Voglesong, opened the year against the Alumni. After a tight, back and forth game the hornet squad pulled ahead in the final minutes to win 27 to 26 amid enthusiastic crowd support.
One half of the school year is over and the last half has just begun. Students receive report cards and discuss their results, some with disgust and others smiling at A’s and B’s, reflecting on grades and progress.
Joann Groeb, as Cheerleading Captain, opened the February pep assembly held Friday after 8th period. New yells Were Gotta Fight and Shout for a Basket were introduced before Coach Everett s brief pep talk and the Horse and Buggy routine. Wayne Clements spoke briefly before the event closed with Yea Team.
Weather recap warns of harsh Saline snows and two weeks of cold waves. Strong winds push travel hazards as drivers face poor conditions. Cont Page continues.
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