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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
1
Rotarians heard optimistic forecasts for Saline over the coming decade. Francis Lockwood warned of keen competition as returning veterans enter business. Several members shared personal highlights from the past year and outlooks for 1946 and beyond.
Mrs. Frank Karn learns that five children of her niece Mrs. Otto Winkelman were burned to death in their Roseville home on the Friday before Christmas. The children aged 18 months to seven years included three boys and two girls. The fire, possibly from an overheated oil stove, trapped them in upstairs rooms. The mother and another woman were burned and later released from Mercy Hospital. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Detroit. Neighbors and friends in Roseville and Fraser contributed funds via the Goddfellows to help the couple secure a new home.
Used car ceiling prices drop four percent on New Years Day under CPA depreciation rules. Ford V-8 deluxe tudor sedan tops fall from 634 to 609 in the east 706 to 678 in the middle west and 708 to 273 in the far west. OPA orders six month cuts.
Washtenaw County will host the Rural Progress Caravan at Saline High School on January 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Saline Rotary Club, the exhibit features 85 panels and 40 feet of displays from Michigan farms and MSU Research Lab work.
Postmaster General Hannegan orders postmasters to host clothing donation boxes in lobbies for a national drive. Henry J. Kaiser leads the Victory Clothing Collection with Nelson A. Rockefeller named NYC chairman. About 9,607 communities and 4,318 local leaders organize drives. South Hero Vermont completes its effort early with three sewing bees. The campaign runs Jan 7 31 seeking millions in clothing shoes and care packages.
A two and a half year old Guernsey cow named Excalibur's King's Mary, daughter of Saline Valley Excalibur's King and owned by Saline Valley Farms, produced 10 783.0 pounds of milk and 518.1 pounds of butterfat on twice daily milking over one year. The herd improvement record was supervised by Michigan State College and sent to The American Guernsey Cattle Club for approval and publication.
The Willing Workers held their Christmas gathering at Mrs. Albert Faust’s Jordan Road home with thirty three members attending. Miss Ella McMann led a Christmas program after noon, Miss Lois Holcomb recited twice, and all joined in a Christmas verse roll call. The event closed with carols and gift exchanges, the meeting adjourned after a Mispah blessing and plan for January under Mrs. Roy Stoddard.
The Office of Price Administration lowers the ore price ceiling by three to six cents a dozen, effective today across the Lower Peninsula. The move reduces costs for industry and affects miners and buyers statewide.
State efforts target neglected and infested fruit trees and vineyards under the Destructive Insect and Plant Disease Act. About 4 million neglected trees and 2,000 acres of vineyards already addressed. yearly fruit losses run around 20 percent. Bureau of Plant Industry will continue inspections and serve notices on owners failing to remove diseased plants.
A tabulation from 81 Michigan veteran centers shows November calls reaching 26 777 for information counseling and guidance up from 9 865 in July. Detroit led with 8 875 November calls followed by Grand Rapids 1 497 and Leslie 5. Michigan pioneered local counseling centers and the plan is being emulated nationwide to coordinate federal and local services for veterans.
The Saline Archers Club resumes activities with a January 41 gathering at 7 30 in the old opera house per club secretary Joe Bondie.
Mrs. Sarah Hitchingham age 83 died Wednesday December 26 at the home of Oscar Hosmer 7989 Bridgewater Road after a three year illness. Born in 1862 in Augusta Township she married Daniel Hitchingham in Milan June 19 1880. Survived by four sons and three daughters. Funeral services held Saturday from St Josephs Catholic Church Whittaker with burial there.
Through president Fred A. Simonsen the Greenfield Restaurants of Detroit extend New Year greetings to Michigan patrons. In 1945 the chain served over 4.5 million diners, consuming eggs butter potatoes vegetables and fruit from Wolverine state farms. Simonsen, born in Kent County, built Greenfield into a leading Detroit area chain and chairs the Michigan Restaurant and Caterers Association.
A 1945 health report by Michigan Health Commissioner Dr. William DeKleine notes the general death rate may dip to 9.9 per 1000, infant mortality near historic lows, and no overall rise in communicable diseases except diphtheria.
Mrs Ida Burkhardt 79 died Monday after a long illness at her daughter’s home in Saline. Born in Bridgewater Township to Fred and Mary Stierle she lived here most of her life. She married John Burkhardt in 1888. he died in 1987. Surviving daughters are Erwin Schill Ypsilanti William Heusel Ann Arbor Erwin Schenk Pleasant Lake Gustave Esch Pleasant Lake and Ruben Finkbeiner. Funeral services were held at Lockwood Funeral Home and St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Pfe Robert Heusel was killed in Okinawa last May.
1945 saw 448 promotions in rank and 937 Merit Badges earned by Washtenaw and Livingston scouts. Twenty one Courts of Honor were held with 261 Second Class, 82 First Class, 75 Star, 22 Life and 8 Eagle advancements.
Fire Department responded to a shaft explosion at the R and B Tool Company plant with no major damage. A roof fire at Ernest Zahn's residence caused minor damage, leaving a single hole in the roof after a Saturday forenoon run.
The Saline Woman's Club will entertain members Tuesday September 8 at 2:30 PM at the home of Harry Anfarson on Partrynite Street.
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