Sue Thomas Reports Youth for Understanding Journey Impressions
Sue Thomas spoke to the Rotary about her Europe trip highlighting France in Le Havre. She noted class divides, wage differences, and limited modernization alongside strong youth leadership programs. She emphasized the Youth for Understanding program aims to foster better cross border understanding to prevent war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Europe
le Havre
France
America
G. I
Reward for Detroit Runaway Found by Officer Joseph
In December Officer Harry Joseph located two runaway boys from Detroit. He later received a letter from the parents of one boy thanking him for the find, plus a $10 check. A Christmas card from the boy signed “Thanks, it’s much better to be home” followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Joseph
Detroit
Joseph
Sue Thomas To Tell Own Story On French Trip
Beginning next week The Observer will print Sue Thomas’s human interest series from her trip to France. The Saline Rotary Club and the newspaper support Youth for Understanding and hope the Rotary International and other groups expand the program. Sue Thomas offers to speak to groups about her France experiences.
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Observer
Sue Thomas
France
Saline Rotary Club
Miss Thomas
Youth For
Rotary
Rotary International
Sue
The
March of Dimes Aid Shown For Washtenaw Polio Fight
Mrs. Arthur O Neill and Mrs Hering of Saline report Washtenaw County March of Dimes aid for 1950 51 including 89 direct beneficiaries and 81 patients still receiving support. Chapter costs totaled 40606525 in 1950 and 21566 97 in 1951 with 34400 received from the Foundation. University of Michigan School of Public Health cited as a polio research center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
Arthur O’neill
HK. Hering
National Foundation For
National Foundation
University of Michigan
School of Public Health
Saline community events and meetings listed
Friday January 11 at 8 00 the Saline Line Library Association holds its annual meeting inviting the public. Friday January 11 Saline High School hosts a debate with Lake View. Monday January 14 Past Matrons of CBS meet with Mrs Arthur Heininger for a 1 00 luncheon. Tuesday January 15 the first degree of the Masonic Lodge will be given in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Library Association
Saline High School
Lakeview
CBS
Arthur Heininger
Four FFA Chapters Compete in Log Sawing Contest
Four FFA chapters competed in the county log sawing event held in Milan on December 17, 1951. Saline claimed first with three teams, followed by Manchester at second, Dexter third, and Milan fourth. Saline's A team of Eldean Hiebex and Melvin Roehm finished in 32 seconds, B team John Marion and Kelvin Brown in 53 seconds, and C team Don Feldkamp and Howard Braun in 59 seconds.
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Milan
Saline
Manchester
Dexter
Eldean Hiebex
Melvin Roehm
John Marion
Kelvin Brown
Don Feldkamp
Howard Braun
Engagement of Patricia Lienhart to Dean Lindeman Announced
The engagement is announced by Patricia Lienhart's mother Mrs. Charles Slocum of Chelsea. Miss Lienhart attends Chelsea High School and works at Sylvan Court Restaurant. Dean Lindeman is farming on his mother's farm near Saline. No wedding date is set.
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Patricia Lienhart
Dean Lindeman
Joseph Lindeman
Saline
Mr. Lindeman
Charles Slocum
Chelsea
Miss Lienhart
Chelsea High School
Sylvan Court
Lindeman
American Legion Aux News For Dec
The December meeting of Wm. B. Lutz Unit No. 322 of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Home drew 32 members and guests for the annual Christmas party. The group approved a $2 magazine subscription donation to Dearborn Veterans Hospital and approved funds for Michigan veterans projects. Funds overdrawn include Wheel Chair and Service Basket among others. Wheel Chair chairs cost about $200 and are donated with doctor approval and a plaque.
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Wm. B. Lutz
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Dearborn Veterans Hospital
Lansing
Michigan
Veterans
The
Legion Auxiliary
Ypsilanti State Hospital
Old Fire Truck Draws Last Breath on US-112
A 1921 Seagraves fire engine collided with a semi on US-112 near M-11 injuring no one. Hans W. Bauschlicher of Wauwatosa lost control, the semi driven by Howard Claytor of Lapeer sustained $2,000 damage, and the engine was a total loss. The incident occurred while the fire chief had just bought the truck in Detroit. The fire truck was taken to a Saline Ford garage for insurance disposal.
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Seagraves Tire
Hans W. Bauschlicher
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin
Howard Claytor
Lapeer
Mich
Bauschlicher
Dunlop
Detroit
Feldkamp Feldkamp announces engagement to Fiegel
Engagement announced for Betty Feldkamp of Maple Avenue to Roland Fiegel of Ann Arbor Michigan. Betty Feldkamp a Saline High School graduate works at Saline Savings Bank. Roland Fiegel is employed in farming.
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Omer H. Feldkamp
Maple Ave
Betty
Roland Fiegel
Arthur Fiegel
Diable Road
Ann Arbox
Miss. Feldkamp
Saline High School
Saline Savings Bank
Mr. Fiegel
Nursing Alumni Meet at University of Michigan School of Nursing
The Michigan Nursing Alumni Association holds a meeting on January 17 at 7:30 in Couzens Hall. Guest speaker Miss Gene Walwood, Class of 1931, spent years in China as a nursing instructor at Union Hospital Chank Chow South Fukien China before March 1951 and is awaiting a new assignment to the Philippines.
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University of Michigan School of Nursing
Couzens Hall
Gene Walwood
China
Union Hospital
Chank Chow
South Fukiens
Death notices George A Brassow ages 63 at Detroit hospital
George A Brassow 63 of 3160 Brassow road Lodi township died after an extended illness at Detroit osteopathic hospital. Born June 25 1888 in Livonia son of Christ and Mary Hess Brassow married Minnie Brassow February 2 1925 in Windsor Ontario. Survived by wife and three sons Roy George Jr and Earl. One son Harold preceded him in death May 27 1950. Funeral Thursday January 10 at 1 pm Trinity Lutheran church with viewing from 11 am at Lockwood Funeral Home burial Glen Eden cemetery Wayne county.
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George A. Brassow
Brassow Road
Lodi Township
Detroit Osteopathic Hospital
Mr. Brassow
Livonia
Wayne
Christ and
Mary Hess Brassow
Minnie Brassow
Windsor
Ontario
Saline
Roy
George
Earl
Harold
Ms. Brassow
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lockwood Funeral Home
H. L. Engel
Glen Eden
Wayne County
Mrs. Louis E. Schroen Rites Held for Saline Resident
Mrs. Louis E. Schroen 73 of Saline died Jan. 2 after a long illness at a local hospital. Born Feb. 26, 1878 in Okemos she was married to John Schroen in 1899. Survived by two daughters, one son, three grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday at Lockwood Funeral Home. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Louis E. Schroen
Saline
Maple Street
Schroen
Okemos
Lansing
George Kaiser
John Schroen
St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ladies*Aid Society
Clara Schroen
George Wood
Midland
Samuel Buehler
Bridgewater
Minnie Grettenberger
Lockwood Funeral Home
Alvin Siemsen
Oakwood Cemetery
Adult Education to Offer Home and Family Living Course
Leo Jensen reports Saline Adult Education will run an eight week course titled Home and Family Living starting the week of February 4. It uses local resources, includes movies for discussion, and invites both spouses to enroll for three dollars and fifty cents. Registration is Friday January 11 from 1 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the school.
Women's Clubs To Meet January 14
The Washtenaw County Federation of Womens Clubs hosts a January 14 meeting at the Michigan League Ann Arbor with program Washte naw County 1942 1952 1962. Speakers include George Hurrell County Planning Commission and Dr Otto Engelke County Health Department. Registration at 1 00 p m meeting at 1 30 p m led by Mrs Meredith Bixby. Delegates from Saline Womans Club and Saline Child Study Club.
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Washtenaw County Federation of Womens Clubs
Ballrocoom
Michigan League
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
George Hurrell
County Planning Commission
Otto Engelke
Otto Engelke, Director of the County Health Department
Meredith Bixby
Saline
Saline Womans Club
Saline Child Study Club
Saline Clerk Kenneth Rogers resigns after nearly three years
Saline council accepts Kenneth Rogers resignation effective February 1 after a 444 hour meeting noted for new developments. Rogers, known as Kenny, served as clerk treasurer, read water meters, prepared financial reports, and aided fire and maintenance crews. He will join Saline Savings Bank, leaving unclear who will fill his city post.
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Kenneth Rogers
Saline
Ken
Roger
Kenny
Everett Wolfin
Hazen Jewell
Adrian Elisman
Henry Leutheuser
Saline Savings Bank
W. D. Crim
Savings Bank
Crim
Rogers
Bank
Gordon Gary
Norton Timber Co Purchases West Virginia Veneer Mill
E. L. Norton, president of Worton Timber Co, announced January 5 the acquisition of a wood veneer mill in the Appalachian region of West Virginia about 20 miles south of the Pennsylvania border. The purchase price was not disclosed. A modern 7 foot band mill will cut legs for veneer manufacture at the same location. Norton Timber Co, founded 14 years ago, maintains offices on the outskirts of Saline.
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E. L. Norton
Worton Timber Co
Applachian
West Virginia
Norton Timber Co
Saline
Finch Engagement Placed For Dorothy Finch And Harlow Drake
Mr and Mrs Harry E Finch announce the engagement of daughter Dorothy to Pfc Harlow J Drake of Packard road Ypsilanti. Dorothy is Saline High School and Ann Arbor Business School alumna and works as a secretary in the University Cashier's office. Harlow Drake is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Drake of Ypsilanti and a Roosevelt High School graduate stationed at Camp Pickett Virginia with the Army Security Agency. No wedding date has been set.
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Harry E. Finch
Dauhter
Dorothy
Harlow J. Drake
Packard Road
Ypsilanti
Miss Finch
Saline High School
Ann Arbor
Saline Council Holds Meeting
Saline city council met in regular session to discuss highway tax distributions, appoint a one man committee to assist the State Highway Commissioner, and consider parking meter proposals. The Michigan Municipal League will be dropped from Saline's list of members effective January 1, 1952 for economy. A parking meter bid at 65.50 per unit offered six months free installation with revenue sharing 50-50 until payment is met.
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Saline
Michigan
Municipal League
Michigan Municipal League
Police Review Highlights Saline Yearly Traffic and Crime
Chief Cecil Albertson reports 33 auto property damage accidents and 3 personal injuries with no fatalities. Eight burglaries and two attempted breaks. seven solved. Sixteen disorderly conduct arrests and twenty one reckless drivers. about 300 minor traffic tickets issued. First 1952 accident involved Ernest Gleason and Richard Glitters with minor damage at 12 730 p.m. January 1.
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Cecil Albertson
Frank
Texaco Service
Ernest Gleason
Rteone Saline
Richard Glitters
Adrian
Glitters
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March of Dimes Aid Told
FFA
Courtsey the
Ann Arbor News
Chel Sea
American Legion Aux
Ken Rogers
Leo Jensen
Saline Council
Police Review
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