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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
1
A reflective piece on civilian defense along the Main Drag chronicles three wartime mobilizations, the endless traffic of life continuing beneath conflict, and society’s paradox of generosity amid a looming arms race. It laments escalating costs and the aging public while noting persistent vigilance.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion netted 66 dollars from a bake sale at the Detroit Edison Store Saturday. Proceeds go to March of Dimes polio funds. Mrs. Francis Bishop, chairwoman, thanks contributors and patrons. The Washtenaw County Michigan Livestock Exchange to hold its annual meeting Monday February 26 at 8:00 PM at the Farm Bureau store.
Saline Savings Bank president W D Crim announces FDIC certificate confirming the $10,000 insurance coverage for depositors. Citizens Bank president Carl Curtiss also confirms receipt of the new certificate. FDIC notes the program costs depositors nothing and highlights seven years without insured bank losses.
Representative George Meader discusses the Renegotiation Bill in Congress. He notes the House vote was unanimous but he opposed some provisions especially permissive exemptions. He cites evidence from renegotiation officials and Senate War Investigating Committee members urging removal of discretionary exemptions.
The annual Boy Scout banquet marks the 41st anniversary of scouting and will occur Monday February 19 at Saline High School starting at 6 30 p m A program includes a Valley Forge jamboree movie followed by group singing and a professional act Attendees include Boy Scouts Cub Scouts parents leaders and sponsors.
A compact note from the classifieds highlights the theme of practical commerce and prudent trade. It surveys everyday business tips and small ads suggesting sound practices for buyers and sellers in local markets.
Saline’s share of the Washte naw county Red Cross goal rises to 950 with Mrs. Carl Moehn named local drive chair. National campaign runs March 1 all month, aiming for 85 million. Red Cross stresses expanded civil defense, armed forces support, blood programs, and disaster relief as needs grow in coming year.
Don Duffee star A M Fullback will visit Saline for Federated church Fathers and Sons Banquet. Michigan's Dom Dufek will speak and Rose Bowl hero will be featured with rose bowl footage by Michigan coaches. Banquet at 7:00 PM Thursday February 22 with tickets handled by Dr Bruce Grubb and John Schild. Circle TIT of Ladies Aid serves the meal.
Total permit value in Saline city reached 138 975 with 107 000 for family dwellings 950 for private garages 11 900 for commercial or institutional work 270 000 for industrial projects and 14 115 for repairs and alterations. Saline township listed 36 900 for new dwellings and repairs and alterations.
The Saline Alumni Association outlines a benefit card party and style show to be held April 6 at Saline High School auditorium. The fashion show is sponsored by Hatzel's Store in Ann Arbor. Tickets go on sale in March and will be available then.
The Washtenaw County Council of Veterans will meet Monday February 19 at 8 p m in the American Legion Home Saline. Officers for the coming year will be elected by slate presented by the nominating committee with floor nominations allowed. Positions include Commander vice commander adjutant finance officer and four executive committee members for one year. The Selective Service Board will shift draftee departures to the Ann Arbor Armory from the bus station. Send off on February 26 is sponsored by the Ann Arbor posts. The Service Center opens January 20 1951 in Room 201 Municipal Court Building West Huron and Main with phone 30559.
The National Nationwide Crochet Contest invites all ages to compete at Saline Community Fair with twelve classifications and four special categories. Prizes total 2500 dollars with 500 for the Grand National Champion and trips to Chicago, plus extra awards of 500 from Woman's Day Magazine. Readied pieces must be mercerized cotton and completed since January 1 1951. Contact Fair Secretary C. H. Osgood for rules leaflets.
Jaycee Column invites readers to the Darktown Minstrels at Saline High School on Feb 27 and 28 at 8 15 p m with the Jaycee Quartette and a host of acts Tickets go on sale after Sunday Feb 18 from J D C members or at the door.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Saline High School for its February session. Pupils from seventh grade science demonstrated vitamins with rats, fifth graders presented a history skit, Girls Glee Club sang, junior debaters discussed welfare state needs, and Supt. Leo Jensen spoke on democracy in education before a tea served by Home Ec. students.
The West Saline Community Farm Bureau met at the Alber home with 17 members. Discussion leader Lauren Finkbeiner led on capitalism and the group urged the state legislature to raise the weight tax for trucks four tons and up and to increase gasoline tax from three to five cents per gallon. The secretary was asked to mail copies of the resolution to Senator George Higgins and Governor Men Tenn Williams.
Washtenaw county fruit growers will hold their annual meeting at the High Orchard on Geddes road. The event Friday February 16 at 1 30 p m features Karl Bailey district horticulturalist explaining seasonal orchard management and fertilizers and supplies.
Saline and hundreds of lake state communities joined a two day event observing aircraft movements. The Ground Observer Corps under Continental Air Command operates observers plotters filters and tellers at 8500 posts nationwide. City Hall roof post logged 25 reports from 9 am to 5 pm with volunteers including Don Ford Joyce Graf Betty Feeman and Cecil Albertson among others. Henry Leutheuser named Defense Coordinator Kenneth Rogers Supervisor and Cecil Albertson Chief Observer.
The Southeastern Michigan Band and Orchestra Association schedules district solo and ensemble contests for February 17 at Michigan State Normal College and Roosevelt High School Ypsilanti. First ratings qualify for the state event in April. Saline enters 21 competitors across flute to piano categories, with judges including Revelli Lillya Hauenstein Falcone.
William Aho of the Michigan State College poultry department will address the county meeting of G I students at Manchester High School on Tuesday evening February 27. All poultry raisers in the Manchester vicinity are invited to attend.
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