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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1959
Page
4
The Saline Observer published weekly in Saline Michigan lists subscription rates of three dollars per year in Michigan and four dollars per year out of state, payable in advance. The notice also mentions postal handling and address details for correspondence.
The essay laments the shift from pills and tonics to injections and vaccines in medicine. It humorously contrasts old home remedies with modern medical practice and recalls doctors’ reliance on shots, needles, and hospital procedures. The piece notes a Jaycee auxiliary meeting planned for February 24 at 8:30 pm hosted by Mrs. Merritt Martin.
Washtenaw County Zoning Committee rejected a 0.74 acre rezoning near Saline to allow cemetery monument display. The panel noted the area is predominantly residential and would misalign with future land use, calling spot zoning unconstitutional per state Supreme Court guidance. Henry Leutheuser referenced the case.
Elementary Room Mothers met Monday to outline plans for handling yearly problems and to create a compilation of routine school matters. A four member committee led by Mrs. Everett Esch will assemble recommendations, with 380 room mothers voting to buy pins for Safety Patrol members.
The group urged state legislative action to prioritize school financing. Mrs. Roland Sutton led the session. Plans for the March 9 meeting and the second annual school carnival in April were outlined. Foul weather caused the February 10 meeting to be canceled. the March 10 program will proceed.
Saline High School principal Elmer Houghton attended the National Association of Secondary School Principals convention in Philadelphia with Belleville and Ypsilanti High School principals. He chose sessions on evaluating high schools, foreign language laboratories, machine scheduling, supervisory responsibility, and toured Philadelphia Central High School.
The event featured an enrollment of 4200 students and included a keynote address by Senator Hubert Humphrey. The record notes the significance of the gathering and the prominent speaker.
The Friendship Class meets February 25 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Henry McKenzie home with Mrs Alger Allison in charge. The New Circle holds its second meeting February 26 in the church parlor at 10 a m followed by lunch for members and children. Fathers and Sons banquet is set for March 4 with James Carmen as general chairman and William Bailey and Benjamin Uphaus as assistants. Ladies Aid Society to provide the meal.
Mr and Mrs Edward Pheel of Atlanta Mich visit the Carl Andersons this week. Joining them for supper are Mr and Mrs Leonard Putman of Ann Arbor and the Bruce Arends. The gathering ends with about two gallons of home made vanilla ice cream.
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