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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1946
Page
1
The Observer urges Saline to act on a housing plan for returning servicemen and others in need. It notes private capital may fall short, cites urgent local demand, and calls for Saline to study plans from nearby towns and begin building homes now to avoid losing residents.
Ernest Byrd of Detroit linked with Martin Blair in BR and B Recreation on East Michigan avenues plans to relocate his family to Saline once suitable living quarters are available. He has worked with Standard Oil in Detroit for several years and will be joined by his wife and daughter.
A historical editorial urges Saline to sponsor a Durand like land development to ease housing shortages. It recalls Durand's 20 acre site, non profit lot sales at cost, orderly layout, sewers and water extensions, and argues fifty homes could boost stability and local asset value.
Mrs. John Moore, long time Saline resident, died Sunday at her son Dean Moore’s home at 203 W Michigan Ave after a short illness. Born July 29 1860 in Lodi township she married John H Moore in 1886. he died in 1935. Survived by two daughters Mrs Lois Moore Adix Berkley Mich and Mrs Cora Holloway Los Angeles Calif, two sisters Mrs Cora Dickson Hillsdale and Mrs Mae Fisher Ann Arbor, two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Lockwood Funeral Home with interment in Forest Hill Cemetery Ann Arbor. Mrs Lawrence Thomas of Ypsilanti read the service.
Herman Heininger Saline implement dealer hosts a remodeled store open house tomorrow. A large crowd of farmers and townspeople is expected with Saline High School Band Chicago entertainers free movies and a noon lunch. The day runs from 10 AM all day featuring fifteen variable prizes and entertainment.
A door prize event offers a pound of butter or a home made cake at the O HB 8 dance Friday night in the High School auditorium.
The 45th annual Palme Library Association meeting was held at the library on January 11 1940 at 7 30 PM. President Mrs Ray Niles led the session which approved reports and elected three-year board members Miss Katherine Bries and Rev Alvin Siemsen. The library’s schedule and staff changes were noted along with year end circulation figures and new acquisitions.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Austin hosted a Valentine party at their home south of the city on February 14. Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron entertained officers of Saline Chapter of Eastern Star, their husbands and guests. Anna Fosdick won high among women, Ernest Girbach high among men. Katherine Briggs and George Seeger were low. Chop suey was served.
A small cocker spaniel darts into traffic and is fatally injured. The city’s chief of police and the superintendent care for the dog as the veterinarian contemplates humane relief. The episode reveals hidden kindness in people and is treated as a genuine measure of heart.
The conservation commission approves a program to create more trout ponds in southern counties to boost fishing. Portage Wick pond at Waterloos recreation area in Jackson County drew 574 anglers last season, with 390 trout caught and 11 percent released. New rearing ponds opened at Wildercreek near Marshall and Bates at Hastings, with two more on Svivan Creek in Washtenaw County to open April 27, and a limited catch setup to permit shore fishing without boats.
Grace Clark of Kalamazoo received a heartfelt letter from Georgine Hiachova of Pilsen Czechoslovakia thanking her for UNRRA clothing parcels sent to residents whose homes were damaged. The note, dated January 21 1946, praises liberty support and requests a photograph in a warm Czech tone.
Mable Irene Meggitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry W Meggitt married Nolan Davis of Pontiac on Saturday February 16 at Saline Methodist Church in an eight o'clock ceremony. A reception followed at the bride's parents home west of the city. The American Section Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday February 26 at the home of Mrs Dan Hall.
Luther Schaible won first place in the annual Future Farmers speaking contest at Saline High School on a talk about fertilizers and their use. Eldene Finkbeiner and Donald Jaeger finished as runners up, with district contest at Saline on February 27 at 1 PM. Other area schools include Lincoln Consolidated Milan Monroe Dundee Manchester and Chelsea.
Neighbors and friends gathered at 8290 Moon road for a farewell party Friday evening. Progressive pedro was played with Arthur Girbach and Mrs Raymond Niethammer winning high honors. A luncheon followed. Visel has sold his farm and will hold an auction sale of stock and tools on February 28.
The Kohler family expresses appreciation for acts of kindness during their father’s illness and death. They thank Rev. C A Haneberg for comforting words and for the music and songs.
Dr Catherine Greene director of education at the Sherwood school in Bloomfield Hills spoke to thirty five members and friends of the Saline Child Study Club at the home of Mrs Arthur Hagan on Tuesday evening. She urged family conferences to air grievances and discuss problems emphasizing that mothers need not meet idealized standards and that children should see parents modeling cooperation and praise. She argued corporal punishment should be a last resort and that younger children benefit from love and understanding. refreshments followed hosted by local members.
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