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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
3
Editorial urges students to respect janitorial work as exams and basketball season begin. The piece reminds readers to place math papers and pencils in waste baskets and maintain neat floors and classrooms. It emphasizes routine care amid busy schedules.
A new resident only in town for a day created a stir as Frosty the Snowman stood eight feet tall in Beck's front yard. Built Monday January 2 by Howard, Virgil, Harold Beck and Gene Hunt, the sculpture took about four hours to finish before melting when warmer weather arrived.
The column lists residents and their holiday activities including travel to Kalamazoo Michigan visits to Aunt houses Christmas dinners with family and minor mishaps such as a black eye from barn cleaning and a bloody nose during vacation. It notes two children David Copeland and Kathy Porter entering hospital for observation and treatment.
Personal notes chronicle a New Year Eve party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wanty with neighbors at their home. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Moser and Mrs. Bond visiting from San Diego. Also updating, Mr. Adair returns to his Paint Store after surgery and recovery. Ms. David C. McHenry, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Frank Deede, remains hospitalized in Elmhurst, Illinois due to illness.
The Saline Junior program under the Student Council and faculty improves noon hour activities. Homeroom 1106 leads seventh grade basketball, 102 leads in spelling, and the noon movies like Pa and Ma Kettle at the Fair and The Blue Lagoon draw crowds. A 25 cent weekly ticket covers five days of serials.
The Observer wishes a Happy Birthday to David Wahl Genevieve Martin Er win Schmid Mrs Paul Woots Doris Robison Rosalie Marshall Robert Royal Jack Burmeister Margaret Ann Lang Thelma Burkhart Mrs Paul Porter and Sherry Schaible who turns 11 on January 12. Sherry will host one girl guest at a Saturday party at home with games and refreshments.
The eighth grade boys of Junior High, with Charles Jaquith as teacher and principal, hosted a panel discussion on Social Development on Jan. 15. Participants included Mrs. Meredith Bixby, Mrs. Joan LaRue, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Coe, Mrs. R. Meyer, Mrs. Henry McKenzie, students Joan Austin and Kit Young, and Elmer Houghton, principal of Senior High. Refreshments were served after the discussion.
The Home Room Mothers monthly gathering at Saline Elementary used the All Purpose Room. Principal Mrs. Charles Barclay presented reading chart data per grade highlighting remedial needs. She introduced Mr. J W Robinson who discussed emotional aspects of remedial reading and current school efforts.
Popular Mechanics suggests making a bellows from an empty squeeze bottle. Remove contents and rinse, then dry thoroughly. Wear eye protection to shield against flying particles during use.
Johnson warned that disabilities stem from reading too early and argued children should not be pushed to read before six and a half. He noted Saline schools begin remedial reading in the sixth grade after a brief business meeting and adjournment.
The marriage of Shirley Klinedinst and Allan Grossman was solemnized at the hom e of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hagen in Saline on Sunday December 18. Rev E H Redman officiated with immediate family present. The couple will reside at 2505 Whitmore Lake Road Ann Arbor. Grossman is a student at the University of Michigan Law School.
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