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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1953

Page

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Who's Who In Saline Rev Engelsdorfer Profiles Local Minister

Rev. Frederick H. Engelsdorfer, a newcomer to Saline, arrived in Sept 1951 to lead St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church. He previously led St. Peter's in Detroit for 21 years and served Salem in Albion and Grace in Grosse Pointe Park.

Frederick H. Engelsdorfer Saline St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church Saline Township Engelsdorfer St. Peter's Church Detroit Salem Church Albion Michigan Grace Church Grosse Point Park Germany America St. Joseph Elmhurst College Illinois Eden Theological Seminary Webster Phyllis Marvin St Peter’s Church St. Louis Marion Orphan’s Home Board Evangelical Deaeconess Hospital Board of Directors

Saline Sidelights on Spring, Streets and Service News

The column notes near spring weather and home improvements on Maple Street and Michigan Ave. Mrs. Frank Deede loves the new home and the town’s prettiest street. A child’s jaywalking remark prompts a memory on public behavior. Mrs. Walter Schroeder shares Ray’s Tokyo letters praising Japan’s beauty, people, and arts as well as camp facilities and athletic amenities.

Frank Deede Maple St Michigan Ave Walter Schroeder Japan Ray Tokyo

Saline Business Men Plan Permanent Local Organization

A Saline High School meeting Friday evening aims to form a permanent business men’s organization to address community business life. All local business people are urged to attend or send a representative. A letter from William Crim urges creation of a Merchant’s Association to reflect Saline opinions on public parking store hours city limits growth and bond issues as Washtenaw County expands.

Business Men Saline High School Saline Business William Crim Tha Salime Merchant’s Association Washtenaw County

Red Cross Drive Urges Local Support for Blood and Aid

The article calls for community participation in the Red Cross Fund highlighting blood transfusion lifesaving, disaster relief, and services like safety nursing and foreign operations. It notes a $100,000 Dutch disaster aid reference and urges March 1 start, with Dora Robison as Red Cross Chairman inviting donations at homes or businesses.

Red Cross Korea Dora Robison

Mrs Josenhans Dies in North Carolina After Long Residence

Mrs Leonard Josenhans wife of Leonard Jaul Josenhans and former Ernestine Stoddart died Feb 17 at Garysburg North Carolina. The Josenhans moved to North Carolina in 1927 where he has been in government employ. Survived by two sons and several grandchildren. Burial held in Wilmington NC.

Leonard Josenhans Leonard Jaul Josenhans Saline Garysberg N.C Ernestine Stoddart Josenhans North Carolina Wilmington

Mrs George Austin Praises Michigan Spring Comfort

Mrs George Austin promotes spring in Michigan and Saline. She recalls a Christmas trip to Florida and enjoying Michigan’s ice and cold before the spring thrill. The column promises to continue next week and invites reader suggestions.

George Austin Michigan Saline Mrs. Austin Florida

Saline Couple Marks Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Daniel Boehm of Saline township celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a February 24 reception at the Polar Bear Cafe. They wed February 4 1903 at Bethel Church Freedom township by Rev Paul Irion. The couple has one son Clarence four daughters all of Saline township nine grandchildren and Mrs Roehm former Clara Seckinger with two sisters Mrs Staib and Mrs Trotz of Manchester.

Daniel Boehm Saline Township Polar Bear Cafe Bethel Church Freedom Township Paul Irion Bridgewater Township Clarence Elmer Elva) Glatz Herman Lucille) Finkbeiner Rudolph Wilma) Wahl Larry Lilia) Luckhardt Roehm Clara Seckinger John Seckinger Bridgewater Andrew Staib Lewis Trotz Manchester

Saline High School Band Triumphs with Unanimous First Division

The Saline High School Band directed by Arthur Katterjohn earned unanimous first division honors at the District Band and Orchestra Contest on February 21. They were among four Class C bands to receive first division and will travel to the State Band Contest in Ann Arbor in April, where only district firsts compete. The judges from the University of Michigan and Detroit Public Schools praised the band’s tone and precision. Members and families express pride as the community salutes this achievement.

Saline High School Arthur Katterjohn Saline Allen Britton Wayne Dunlap University of Michigan Harry Begian Mark de Leonard Detroit Public Schools Sequoia Saline Band Ann Arbor Wilford Davis Dundee Dr. Davis Michigan State College Villa Vista Farms Ypsilanti South Bend Indiana Turf Illinois Montgomery Ward

Community Calendar for Saline Area Highlights Local Meetings

The calendar lists meetings at Saline High School on Feb 6 and Feb 27, the latter at 8 p.m., with groups including M M P A and Business Men's Organization. Also notes Girl Scouts at Sandra Earners, Methodist Youth Fellowship bake sale at Woods Hardware, and a Child Study Club meeting at Mrs. George Wood’s on Mar 8 at 8 p.m.

Saline High School Business Men’s Organization Sandra Earners Methodist Youth Fellowship Woods Hardware Store George Wood

VMiMPA Annual Meeting At Saline High School

The Michigan Milk Producers Association plans its annual meeting at 7 30 tonight at Saline High School. Rev Richard of Plymouth and Jack Barnes of the association office will speak. Casey Clark of an Ann Arbor radio station and his orchestra provide entertainment with the junior class serving supper.

Michigan Milk Producers Association Saline High School Richard Plymouth Jack Barnes Association Casey Clark Ann Arbor

Bishop Reed Set To Deliver Sermon At Methodist Church

Detroit Bishop Marshall R. Reed will speak at the regular Sunday worship and dedicate a renovated Methodist Church now ready for greater service. The church improvements total 6500 dollars with 3100 spent on sanctuary and parlors. carpeting funded by a Women’s Society fund. Basement painting to be completed by Sunday. Dr O R Yoder to address Lenten evening services at Federated and Methodist Churches at 745.

Ishop Marshall R. Reed Detroit Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Women's Society O. R. Yoder Vasiloti State Hospital Federated and Methodist Federated Church

Child Study Club Holds Annual Meeting and Election

The Child Study Club meets March 3 at 8:00 at Mrs. George Woods home for its annual meeting and officers election. Nominees are Garnette Karner Maxine Krempel and Helen Esch. Speaker is Mrs Rachel Andresen executive secretary Ann Arbor Council of Churches on A Living Religion. Betty Schild and Cecilia Korte assist the hostess.

George Woods Garnette Karner Maxine Krempel Helen Esch Rachel Andresen Ann Arbor

Saline Faces School Reorganization and Local Parking Debate

Reorganization plans for Saline area schools are debated as rural districts join to maintain high standards and shared facilities. The piece notes Dr Wilford Davis moving to Saline, parking meter proposals on Main and Ann Arbor streets, and calls for community input before action.

Two Arrested In Saline On Driving Violations

John Outts and Billie Miller were arrested Tuesday by Police Chief Love and Patrolman Straka while pushing a car on Michigan Ave. Both had revoked licenses. Outts had prior drunk driving arrests in Detroit, a burglary sentence, 107 days served, paroled Feb 22, and is held for parole violation. Miller has three prior drunk driving arrests and faces a Saturday trial in Ann Arbor for minor in possession of beer.

John Outts Billie Miller Love Straka Michigan Ave Outts Detroit Miller Ann Arbor

Saline General Hospital Births Report

Births include Theodore Braun daughter born Feb 20 weight 7 lbs 13 oz to Mr. and Mrs. Braun and Erwin Marion son born Feb 22 weight 7 lbs 11 oz to Mr. and Mrs. Marion. Surgical cases list Louie Newman Milan Lulu Jerles Ann Arbor. Medical cases list Clara Royce Ann Arbor Laura Stroupe Milan Sylvia Stockert Saline Edward Short Bridgewater Marie Gibson Milan. Tonsilectomies include Kathleen Gray Milan Carol Southward Milan Charles Baylis Ypsilanti Mable Meadows Milan Angela Austin Saline.

Theodore Braun Erwin Marionson Louie Newman Milan Lulu Jerles Ann Arbor Clara Royce Laura Stroupe Sylvia Stockert Saline Edward Short Bridgewater Marie Gibson Kathleen Gray Carol Southward Charles Baylis Ypsilanti Mable Meadows Angela Austin

Local Man Earns Merit Certificate in Holstein Club

Thomas R. Richards of Saline Michigan received a Certificate of Merit and Junior Membership in the Holstein-Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Vermont. Recommended by the State 4 H Club Leader, all association privileges except voting are granted until age 21. He is the 15488th member to attain national recognition.

Thomas R. Richards Saline Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Vermont Holstein-Friesian Calf Club Association of America

World Day of Prayer Observed by Saline Women

Last Friday Saline women joined a global World Day of Prayer worship. A union service at Federated church included participants from the Methodist Church St. Pauls St. James. Mrs. Henry McKenzie led the service with soloist Mrs Ronald Tower and organist Mr Harold Brown.

Saline Federated Church Methodist Church St. Pauls Church St. James Church Henry McKenzie Ronald Tower Harold Brown Hazen Jewell Alvin Siemsen Elvin Armbruster Orville Finkbeiner Edward Warner Paul Lee

State District 7 Class G basketball tourney slate outlined

The State District No 7 Class G tournament opens Wednesday March 4 at 7 30 p m with Saline (11 5) vs Dundee (13 3). Thursday features Airport 816 against Summerfield 6 9 and Friday the Saline Dundee winner meets Ida 11 4, followed by Saturday’s final between the Ida winner and the Airport Summerfield winner.

Saline Dundee Airport 816 Summerfield

Beauty Salon Moves To Ann Arbor

Miss Elizabeth Feuerbacher owner of the Lovely Lady Beauty Salon moves her shop to her home at 630 Pauline Blvd Ann Arbor on or about March 6 Her phone number is 9006 Ann Arbor Anyone may call collect She has been at 109 E Michigan Ave for fifteen years and moves due to a new building to be erected on that site

Elizabeth Feuerbacher Lovely Lady Beauty Salon Pauline Blvd Ann Arbor Miss Feuerbacher Michigan Ave

Polio Drive Surpasses Saline Quota by 628.06

Final Polio Drive totals show Saline collected 1 828 06 dollars against a 1 200 quota, with major contributions from Mothers' March 558.69 and Organizations 367.37. The report also lists gifts from Industries 70.00 School 171.77 Cannisters 346.18 Dime Cards 117.35 Special Gifts 196.70. In a separate item, Richard Reland Goltz was baptized February 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with sponsors Mrs. Dorothy Osborne and Mr. Herman Leuneberg. Dinner guests included Rev and Mrs Engle and families and several residents from Tecumseh, Ann Arbor, Olmstead, and Plymouth.

Saline Richard Reland Goltz Trinity Lutheran Church Dorothy Osborne Olmstead Herman Leuneberg Ann Arbor Engle Geo. Schunn Tecumseh Betty Wing Henry Goltz Herman Lemberg Robert Osborne Edwin Goltz Pylmouth

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Red Cross Drive Mrs Daniel Roehm S.H.S Loren Bersuder Lee Dan McClean Ricky Alton Wahl Deborah Diane Willard Hertler Willard Kohler Bishop Reed Saline Area Main St Ann Arbor St Merideth Bixby Frank Britton George Burg Randall Coates Hazel Cook Robert ‘Merchant Allan Wiedman Bridgewater Station Erwin Feldkamp Schumacher John Livingston Girbach Aaron Girbach Lodi Plains Arthur Jacobsen Wood’s Rudolph Gross Lodi Center Walter Lindeman Bliss Frank Riggs Sutherland Dwight Reynolds Valentine Webb Harwood Dell Albert Bredernitz Gleason William Kopba Macon Judd Don Campbell Fosdick Carl Seegar Oak Grove Weldon Emmerson Shaw Oral Bassitt Hoyt Neil Tracy Herman Frey Raymond Schroeder Harvey Frey Jaycees Pres Bob Larts Thur Thelma Wahl Bernard Stremler Hollard Thelma Dave Wahl i Beauty Salon
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