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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1955
Page
1
Saline's Hornets rebounded from a prior loss to Dun dee to crush Dexter 67 30 on Tuesday night. Big Si Woods led with 34 points, including 20 in the first half, setting scoring records. Reserve Hornets won 48 19.
A Letter to the Editor argues current high school athletic officiating is poor due to lax referee qualifications. The writer cites incidents of flagrant fouls ignored and calls for stricter exams and mandatory refresher clinics, drawing on Pennsylvania as a model. The piece praises some referees and urges Michigan to adopt stricter referee requirements to improve games.
City of Saline warns property owners to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow to prevent injuries after multiple complaints. Clerk J. Muir emphasizes owner responsibility and safety.
Douglas Gregory, former Dexter Ford dealer, purchases Fred O Wiedman Ford in Saline. Wiedman, who opened in 1915 and ran the dealership 40 years, will stay with farm equipment operations. Gregory aims to grow sales with strong service and local representation.
Monday evening banquet at St Pauls Church drew many attendees. Frank Deede served as toastmaster and Dr W L Van Dusen from Ypsilanti State Hospital spoke on Scouting and shared pictures from the Boy Scout Jamboree.
Saline Mercantile Co stockholders met February 18 at Masonic hall. Dinner for 82 was served by Eastern Star. Officers re elected for another year: President Arthur Heininger Treasurer Ferman Clements. Directors Webb Harwood John Wiedmayer Alfred Hertler Fred Finkbeiner Mark Sweetland. A twine making movie was shown. Washtenaw County Farm Bureau moved to 109% E Washington Ann Arbor Emma Howeisen county manager. Attendees Carl Moehn and Arthur Heininger and their spouses travel to Florida after meeting.
Cub Scout Pack 146 hosts its annual Blue and Gold Banquet at the High School on Thursday February 24 with a 6 30 potluck dinner. Guests include James Beal of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and a scout office member from Ann Arbor. Awards will be given, new members added, and the charter presented.
Three Boy Scouts from Troop 46 and Scout Master Lauren Wild spoke at the Rotary Club. Gary Wild demonstrated knots, Larry Carr outlined 12 first aid practices, and Butch Armbruster shared camping experiences at Brain Lake. Wild discussed leadership duties, stressing sponsor institutions provide meeting places and leaders.
The Methodist Church plans Thursday evening Family Night suppers at 6 30 during Lent with a pot luck. Host couples for this week include Wayne Goble Don Ford Alwin Gross Edward Filsinger and Arthur Wilson Mrs Lawrence Ward of Milan will be the first Lenten speaker and also serves as Conference Spirit Alliance Secretary.
Notice informs residents that February 28 is the last day to pay 1954 taxes at City Hall. After the deadline, all taxes except Personal must be paid at the Treasurer's Office in Ann Arbor. Signed by E. J. Muir, Treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Leon Greashaber were honored guests at a Saline Chapter OES reception and tea at the Masonic Hall from three to seven Sunday. The event featured a spring floral tea table and guest book duties by Mrs Hugh Austin. The couple received gifts for serving as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron in 1952 53 before Mr Greashaber plans to move to Albion.
The 7th day of March, 1955 is the last day of registration for the Spring Election to be held April 4, 1955. Micah Robison Township Clerk.
Employees at Universal Die Casting Corp vote on company property last Thursday. Over 50 percent choose No Union, AFL wins 62 votes, CIO receives fewer, 150 total votes cast for maintaining a nonunion plant. no runoff needed. NLRB supervisor oversees lunch room election.
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