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Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1955

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Public Hospital Meeting Postponed to January 18

The public hospital meeting set for January 11 is rescheduled to January 18 at 8:00 p.m. due to time needed to finish initial drawings and construction cost estimates. A Farm Bureau group discussed the non profit hospital project and Blue Cross service continues at the current hospital. Attendees included Dr. Harold Miller and several community members.

Harold Miller Farm Bureau Hospital Association Dr. Miller Ellen Johnson Dennis Englebert Bob Klueter Leo Jensen Tra Pfeiffle Bernice Armbruster Elmer Diable William Guenther Alfred Kuhl Armin Kuhl

Methodist Youth Plan Chop Suey Supper

Members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship plan a public chop suey supper at the Methodist Church on Wednesday evening January 19. Co chaired by Jim Fisher and Sue Adair, with several committee heads assisting. Proceeds benefit the Methodist Youth Fund for missions, camp funds, and other youth work.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Methodist Church Jim Fisher Sue Adair Methodist Youth Fund

Birth of a Son in Saline Raised by Lampar Family

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lampar ten of Saline on January 2. The hospital notes list several tonsillectomies including Sharon Calkins and Maxine Calkins of Milan and others from Williamson Willow Run Dundee Saline. Medical cases include Arlene Haeussler Fred Nord and Keith Hurst from Saline.

Walter Lamparten Saline Sharon Calkins Milan Maxine Calkins Carl Lusk Gavanaugh Williamson Willow Run Kenneth Miller Dundee Eugene Hindbaugh Thomas Green Arlene Haeussler Fred Nord Keith Hurst

Shower Honors Judy Westphal in Pantry Celebration

A pantry shower honored Judy Westphal daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Westphal of Jackson. The event was hosted by her aunt Mrs Rudolph Hertler. Attendees included Saline area aunts and cousins.

Judy West Phal R. W. Westphal Jackson Rudolph Hertler Saline Area

Dog license sales and vaccination clinic notice

Dog license applications available at City Clerk's Office through February 28 with proof of vaccination. Veterinary vaccination clinic to be held Friday evening January 21. A $2.00 penalty applies if licenses are not obtained by March 1. E. J. Mur, Clerk.

Trinity Mens Club Elects New Officers at Jan Meeting

The Trinity Men's Club of Trinity Lutheran Church will hold its annual meeting on a Thursday in January to elect officers and committee chairmen.

Trinity Mens Club Trinity Men’s Club Trinity Lutheran Church

Taxes Paid At Saline Area High School Revealed

Saline Area High School staff paid 22443.21 in income taxes to the federal government this week, the school reports. The amount reflects deductions from salaries of teachers and employees across the district.

Saline Area, High School

MYFers Speak To Rotarians

Two members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship spoke at the Rotary noon meeting last Thursday. David Giltrow described MYF activities while Sharon Starling outlined Sub-District and Conference links to local groups. Henry Leutheuser directs today’s program and hints at community project discussions for the coming year.

Methodist “Youth ‘Fellowship Rotary David Giltrow Sharon Starling Bob Klueter Methodist Church Henry Leutheuser

Library Board Plans Annual Meeting Jan 14

The Saline Library Association will hold its annual meeting at the Saline Library at 8 00 p m on Friday January 14 1955. It will be preceded by the regular Saline Library Board meeting. All members 21 or older who have enrolled as borrowers are urged to attend.

The Saline Library Association Saline Saline Library Board

Local Club Meetups and Family Gatherings Noted

The Euchre Club of Sharon Hollow will gather at Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Dicks home Saturday. Fosdick Extension Group meets at Mrs. Kenneth Gramer Textile Rd next Tuesday night January 11. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bondie hosted New Years Day dinner with his parents in Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Max Ross attended a party at Reid Ross home Saturday. Alwin Gross and Mrs. spent Wednesday at Walter Lauerlin Lin Fenton.

Euchre Club Sharon Hollow Gilbert Dicks Fosdick Extension Group Kenneth Gramer Textile Rd Joe Bondie Geo. Bondie Wayne Max Ross Reid Ross Alwin Gross Walter Lauerlin Fenton

Advisory Council Plans Meeting At Request Of School Board

The Saline Child Study Club will hold their annual Fathers Night Banquet January 18 at the Methodist Church with Dr. David Treat from Flint as speaker on The Father's Role in Strengthening Family Foundations. Saline Area School Advisory Council meets January 10 at 8 30 p m at the high school to discuss naming the new elementary school colors dedication and an open house after completion. Randall Coates chairs, council members were mailed notices and a large turnout is hoped. The council was reactivated at the Board of Education's request to work out details pending for school opening plans.

Saline Child Study Club Methodist Church David Treat Flint George Wood Saline Area School Advisory Council Randall Coates Board of Education Husky Clarence Girbach Curly” Luckhardt

Saline Water and Sewer Bills Deadlines Announced

The City of Saline sets January 10 as the due date for water and sewer bills with no penalty. Winter taxes are due January 19 without penalty.

City OF Saline Water & Sewer Bills

Eastern Stars Plan Benefit Card Party for Polio Fund

The Eastern Stars will host a benefit card party on Saturday January 15 at 8:00 p.m. Proceeds go to the Polio Fund. Prizes include homemade cakes and cookies. A lunch will be served with a special price. Tickets at Woods Hardware and the Saline Observer or by calling Mrs. E. D. Wolfin.

Eastern Stars Woods Hardware Saline Observer E. D. Wolfin

Firemen's Ladies Collect Hangers For Polio Fund

Saline Firemen's Auxiliary asks for used metal coat hangers to raise funds for the March of Dimes. Drop items at any local fireman home or at Uphaus Electric Shop on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, or contact Mrs. Clyde Griffin or Mrs. Charles Uphaus.

Saline Clyde Griffin East Michigan Ave Charles Uphaus North Lewis St Uphaus

Legion Auxiliary Holds December Meeting and Charity Plans

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 322 met December 28 with thirty members and three guests. They reported distributing three fruit baskets and one Christmas dinner to those in need, sending handkerchiefs and cards to Gold Star mothers, and said the membership reached 140. The Rehabilitation Committee sent books to hospitalized Saline veterans at Ann Arbor VA. A January benefit dance to aid the Polio Fund was discussed with potential Legion support.

American Legion Auxilary Unit No. 322 Chhild Welfare Committee Saline Veterans Hospital Ann Arbor American Legion

City Council names and appointments for new term

Mayor Henry Leutheuser leads a slate of appointments including Frank Deede Park as Mayor Pro tem and John Roesch as City Attorney. New Health Commissioner Hugh Reveling and Supervisors Henry Leutheuser and Everett Wolfin named alongside commission roles for building zoning and police fire duties. New Year guests Mr and Mrs Alwin Stanchfield visited Henry Erskine home.

Henry Leutheuser Frank Deede Park Arthur Heininger Milton Martman James C. Little Hugh Reveling Stanton G. Roesch Eiverett Wolfin

Polio Committee kick-off banquet spurs county drive

Saline polio committee members met at Ann Arbor Tuesday to launch the 1955 polio drive. Chairmen were named for Schools, Dime Cards, Mothers March, Clubs and Organizations, Businesses, Canisters, and the mayor proclaimed January as Saline Polio Fund Drive Month. The campaign began with $49 raised from the lamb sale at the Community Fair.

Ann Arbor Polio Foundation Paul Reed Howard Johnson Alfred Schmid John LaRue Henry Karner Howard Burr George Winkle Arthur Katz Henry Leutheuser Saline Doris Herter Lamb and Ewe Club Ridley Commission Co Detroit Lamch Universal Die Casting Co Theda Connors Carolyn Connors Pleasant Lake Rad Washtenaw County National Foundation University Hospital National Foundation For Robert Langford

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Methodist Hospital News Judy Westphal DGG E. J. Mur Library Board Saline Savings Bank Alwin Burkhardt Emerson Ehnis Gross Implement Co Allie Esther Gross Dr. David Treat Plan Benefit Party For Polio Fund Legion Auxiliary Council Proceedings Mrs. Alwin Stanchfield Henry Erskine
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