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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

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Steer Club Formed With Twenty Four Members in 1948

The Junior Steer Feeding Club of 1948 begins with 24 members and much enthusiasm. Members and sponsors include Alice Sheehan 350 lbs Sam Lambarth and many others with steer weights ranging from 350 to 6190 lbs reflecting early involvement and expected learning in feeding and care.

Alice Sheehan Sam Lambarth Gerald Haarer Paul Lambert Shirley Wazjo Albert Lange Bruce Arend George Wood Bobby Waggoner Harry Hersch David Marion Alfred Schmid Clarence Haarer Dorothy Marion Fred Weidman Lois McTaggert Frank Deede Frances Ross Henry Leutheuser Kendell Rogers Kenneth Jeppesen Wayne Luckhardt Herman Heininger Clarence Kohler Hol. Warner James Wade Leo Jensen James Leviett Don Ford Charles Kehler Arthur Hagen Martin Blair David Levieit Ernie Mann James Gleason Ies SDS Rat Cid Miller Tos Alwin Gross Robert McTageert Walter Osgood Helen McTaggert C. D. Finkbeiner Harry Gleason Arthur Beininger Nancy Gleason Ibs Gordon Prout

William Spike Dies After Long Illness in Saline Township

William G. Spike aged 61 died Thursday evening at 9705 Marion Road Saline Township after a long illness. Born Feb 11 1887 near Kingston Frontenac Township Canada he moved to Michigan in 1896 and lived in Washtenaw County 27 years. He married Ethel Schlichter July 15 1908 at Gladwin. Survived by wife 3 daughters 6 sons 16 grandchildren and multiple siblings. Funeral at Federated Church Chelsea with Rev Henry McKenzie. interment Oak Grove Cemetery Chelsea.

William G. Spike Marion Road Saline Township Mr. Spike Kingston Frontenec Township Canada Michigan Washtenaw County Ethel Schlichter Gladwin J. Hasler Osborne Saginaw Malcolm Whitford E. Lansing Alton Wahl Saline Cyril Spike Owosso Lowell Chelsea Bruce Marquette Max Clark Ypsilanti Robert James Malph Port Huron Fred Flint Victor Birmingham Jay Yarlott Defiance Ohio Ora David St. Johns Wasta Huber Glaecwin Lewis Huffman Delton Federated Church Henry McKenzie Oak Grove Cementery Ralph Spike Fred Spike M. H. McCloy Highland Park Seldia Schlichter Effie Schlichter LeRoy Schlichter Arthur Walter Detroit George Leanes Clare David Lansing

Main Drag notes and civic chatter mix of figures and plans

A collage of figures from FernW Detroit Edison and city affairs cites construction costs and a multi year program while locals discuss a city manager candidate and civic events. Notes mention parking concerns, Legion euchre tournaments, a minstrel show plan, and reflections on psychiatry.

FernWetroit Edison Gary Meyer Alwin Gross Grand Rapids Michigan Avenue Jack Frost Michael Downey Green St. Valentine’s Day Foster Green Papa Green Deede Electric Saline Jem Andrew Schroen Arkona Road American Legion

Prominent Bridgewater Lady Laura Mann Dies at 62

Mrs. Laura A Mann 62 wife of Ernest G Mann died Thursday Feb 12 at home in Bridgewater Born Oct 11 1885 in Saline township daughter of Charles and Sophia Feldkamp She leaves a daughter and three sons nine grandchildren and two brothers Funeral held at Muehlie Chapel Ann Arbor burial Oakwood Saline Rev H S Rague officiating

Laura, A. Mann Ernest G. Mann Bridgewater Muehlie Chapel Ann Arbor Oakwood Cemetery Saline H. S. Rague

YSH Woman Awarded High Honor

Elizabeth Johnson a psychiatric aide at Ypsilanti State Hospital for sixteen and a half years received an Honorable Mention and a $50 award as Psychiatric Aide of the Year from the National Mental Health Foundation. Walter Starnes of Winter VA Hospital Topeka won the top $500 award.

Philadelphia Elizabeth Johnson Ypsilanti State Hospital Ypsilanti Harole Barton National Mental Health Foundation Johnson United States Walter Starnes Winter VA Topeka Kan Robert H. Felix U.S. Public Health Service Albert Deutsch Mary Jane Ward Ruth P. Kuehn University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Robert Sutherland Hogg Foundation For Mental Hygiene June Joslyn Oregon Society For Mental Hygiene Siill Karl A. Menninger Winter Veterans Adminstrations Hospital

Stamp Tax For Trout Fishermen In Michigan

Michigan will collect a one dollar trout stamp this year. Both resident and nonresident anglers must affix stamps to general rod licenses. Revenue supports trout propagation and planting as the season runs April 24 to September 12, with stamps on sale March 45.

Michigan

Nine year old Karen Taylor performs at Milan music club

Karen Taylor, nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Taylor of Saline, played eight piano pieces at a Milan Music Study Club guest meeting held at Miss Marion Moore's home. She studies with Mrs Clyd Lawson of Milan and performed titles by Greig, Palmgren, Sinding, Mendelssohn, Strinmer, and Massenet.

Karen Taylor Kenneth_Taylor Salihe Imusic Milan Music Study Club Marion Moore Milan Clyd Lawson

Saline Names Gordon J. Gary as New City Manager

Gordon J. Gary, 35, named Saline's new city manager from twelve applicants. He holds a U-M master’s in governmental administration, served in World War II, and worked with the Michigan Municipal League. Gary expects to relocate with his wife and three children as housing is secured.

Gordon J. Gary Grand Rapids Saline Alwin Gross Gary University of Michigan Michigan Municipal League Fifth Infantry Division Iceland Engand France Germany United States Clay United States Zone of Occupation War Department Berlin

Saline Quota Announced in 1948 Red Cross Drive

Washtenaw County Red Cross sets county goal at 66800 dollars with Saline allotted 1200 for the drive chaired by Harold Lepard. Advance gifts under Fran cis W Kamman began February 9 with the campaign opening March 1. Monthly aid to veterans and dependents serves about 600 people. Local quotas listed include Ann Arbor 411700 Ypsilanti 11000 Milan 2000 Manchester 1000 Chelsea 2000 Dexter 900 and townships 7600.

Red Cross Saline Harold Lepard Washtenaw County Francis W. Kamman Lepard

Plan Series of Card Parties at the Legion Hall

William B. Lutz Post American Legion schedules a series of card parties in the Legion Hall. The inaugural event occurs Saturday night February 28 at 8 15 with mixed couples from the west of Ann Arbor street and north of Michigan avenue facing opponents from the south of Michigan avenue and east of Ann Arbor street.

William B. Lutz Post American Legion The Legion Hall Ann Arbor Street Michigan Avenue

Rotary Jaycee Bowling Match Scheduled for Sunday

The Rotary Jaycee bowling match, planned for last Sunday afternoon, will be held this coming Sunday at the B and B Recreation at 2 P M. sharp.

Rotary Jaycee

Don't Blame The Farmer On High Food Prices

A discussion argues that high food prices stem from overall cost drivers not farmers. Willis, president of the Manufacturers of America, speaks at a Chicago convention about factors raising costs from labor taxes government activities to global demand. Readers are urged to consider how costs at each stage from farm to homemaker add to prices.

Gene Alleman Michigan Paw Willis Gragary Manufacturers of America Chicago

Community Auction Today At Saline Area

A community auction begins at one o clock near the Herman Heininger Store and Steele s Gulf service. The Junior Chamber of Commerce aims to raise funds with a five percent fee on autos and fifteen percent on other items while offering coffee and doughnuts to bidders.

Herman Heininger Steele’s Gulf Service Hsts Erwin Schmid Chamber of Commerce Clarence Cook Hillsdale Pub

Recital by Lynn Lauder At Mrs Knight Studio

Sunday afternoon recital by pianist Lynn Lauder at Mrs J H Knight studio drew members of the Music Forum and guests from Ann Arbor. An upcoming recital by Mrs Knight's pupils is planned for February 29.

Lynn Lauder J. H. Knight Music Forum Hugh Eveling Don. Ford Annasbor Knight

Saline High School Earns Two Year Accreditation

Saline high school has been accredited for a two year period by the University accrediting association. Dr. Carrothers praised the school's spirit and staff while Supt. Leo Jensen said plans are in place to lift the school to state leading status by the end of the two year period.

Saline University Accrediting Association Carrothers Capshie Leo Jensen

Mrs Louise Cotton Visits Belleville With Miss Carolyn Cullin

Mrs Louise Cotton spent Tuesday in Belleville with Miss Carolyn Cullin who is living with her nephew Harold Culin.

Louise Cotton Belleville Carolyn Cullin Harold Culin

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