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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
1
Saline police report vandalism at the new elementary school where 10 windows were broken last week. Police say BB gun damage likely with shots fired inside and outside the building. Estimated damage about 180 dollars, with leads being followed and parents of juveniles potentially responsible for public property under 300 dollars.
A three car crash Friday around 5 30 p m involved two locals and an Army ambulance. Ormond Seitz of Saline headed east on Michigan Avenue was rear ended while turning, then the ambulance driven by Henry Prall of Detroit swerved into a westbound car driven by Dorothy Spitler. Prall said brakes failed while transporting a patient from Hudson to Fort Wayne Army Hospital in Detroit. No injuries and slight damage were reported.
Plans for the Sheep and Wool Meeting sponsored by the Saline Ewe and Lamb Club with help from County Agricultural Agent Don Johnson near completion. Art Miller states the final program will be announced next week and will attract attendees with entertainment and lunch provided.
January 19 marks the deadline to pay winter taxes in Saline without penalty. The notice urges taxpayers to submit payments to avoid added charges and confirms city handling of the tax collection.
Dechert's Marathon gas station at 130 E Michigan Avenue was burglarized by breaking a rear window. Desks and a cash register were tampered with but owner Roy Dechert, after inventory, found nothing missing. Police estimate entry between 2:00 a.m. and daylight. motive suspected to be money theft.
A German political magazine named Civil dedicated its latest issue to Dr Harold A Miller of Saline Michigan. Editor Johannes Gross signed the tribute, praising Dr Miller as a good friend in bad days.
Mrs. Marion Hering and Mrs. Ellen Johnson hosted the Future Nurses Club at Mrs. Johnsons home last Thursday. Phylis Gilbert, club president, led a discussion on second semester programs and a potential visit to Rackham School for the Handicapped in Ypsilanti to foster nursing attitudes. The club, sponsored by Saline Woman's Club, meets monthly at the high school on the first Thursday.
Twenty five Saline Advisory Council members met at Saline High School to activate committees for the new elementary school. Harold Gray leads a color scheme committee with several named members. Ira Pheiffle chairs a committee to select a school name. Plans include an open house after next fall, with next meeting set for January 24 at 8:30 p m.
Publicity workers of the Methodist Youth Fellowship prepare posters for a Chop Suey Supper at the Methodist Church on Wednesday January 19 serving from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Menu includes chop suey cole slaw rolls drink and home made pies with admission 1.00 for adults and 65 cents for children. Proceeds support the MY Fund church camp scholarships and local youth work.
Mr and Mrs Harold Armbruster entertained a dinner group Sunday with guests from Ann Arbor including Mrs Lucille Lake Mrs Stella King Wesley King Mr and Mrs Duane King and Mr and Mrs LaVerne Armbruster along with Mr and Mrs Clyde Griffin and family Miss Sharon Starling attended a conference camp at Lake Huron Methodist Camp Port Huron over the weekend.
The local water area near the athletic field will be leveled by a bulldozer from Erwin Hewes and later flooded by the fire department when conditions are right to form a skating rink for the youth.
A group interested in promoting a new Saline hospital will meet at Saline Area High School at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 18. The gathering was moved from January 11 due to delays in initial drawings. plans are expected to be ready for the meeting.
Robert Methune Harrison III and Sue Ann Dieterle were christened at St. Pauls Evangelical Church with Rev Alvin Siemsen presiding. Sponsors included Mr and Mrs Harrison for Sue Ann and Mrs David Gordon and John Harrison for Robert III. A family dinner followed at the William Finkbeiner home.
Saline mayor Henry Leutheuser and City Clerk Muir toured the city inspecting streets. West Bennett Street bogged the mayor’s car in mud requiring a wrecker to pull it free. He refused to comment when asked about Bennett Street conditions.
The Saline Child Study Club will host its annual Fathers Night Banquet at the Methodist Church on Tuesday January 18. Dr. David Treat director of the Clara Elizabeth Maternal Fund at Flint will speak on The Father's Role in Strengthening Family Foundations. W.S.C.S. members will prepare the meal with tickets at 2.00 each available at Woods Hardware.
Rotarians opened the new year with a review of Saline’s 1954 city progress. Attorney Pat Roesch highlighted council actions including land for water pumps, water and sewer projects, parking, a uniform traffic code, and bond financing. Calls for street repairs and hospital plans were also noted as public interest grew.
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