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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1946
Page
1
Saline Rotary Club announces January 24 visit of the Rural Progress Caravan at Saline High School Gymnasium the only Washtenaw County stop. The exhibit features farm and home labor saving devices with eight five by eight foot panels and working models.
Howard F. Simmons, Secretary Manager of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, warns butter will remain scarce for at least two months. He notes despite record milk output, supplies are inadequate to meet bottled milk and cream needs and other dairy products. The wartime price policy aimed to maximize milk solids for human food by keeping butter prices low.
Mr. Lyle Thorburn has been employed as Washtenaw County 4-H Club Agent and will devote all his time directing that program. He succeeds H. J. Hart, who previously worked part time and now becomes full time 4-H.
Mr. Thorburn, raised on a 200 acre farm near Mason, is a former 4-H Club member and leader in Ingham County. He graduated Holt High School and Michigan State College in 1941, served four years in the Navy in the Atlantic and Pacific, and began working in Washtenaw County on January 1, 1946.
Miss Alberta Robison daughter of Mr and Mrs Micah Robison of Saline to Sgt Kenneth Rogers son of Mrs Mary Rogers of Saline announced by her parents. Miss Robison attends Michigan State Normal College and is a Saline High School 1943 graduate. Rogers also a Saline High School graduate and is stationed at Grand Island Army Air Base awaiting discharge.
GI Joe led 13 000 airborne veterans through midtown Manhattan in a major World War II victory parade. Maj Gen James M Gavin headed the line with units from the 82nd and 101st on a 1 p m Fifth Avenue march from trucks, trains and boats. The pageant concluded a proud airborne legacy, honoring sacrifices and battles around Bastogne and Europe.
Ernest F. Barker, chairman of the physics department, detailed how scientists split the atom and its lethal uses at a Rotary dinner. He described atomic structure, uranium production, and the simple act of triggering a bomb, then answered many questions from attendees.
Girl Scouts in Saline have grown from about two dozen to two troops led by Mrs. J C Little and Mrs. Joseph Thomas. They plan a shack on land near the Saline River behind the Burkharts farm for camping events, with skating and craft activities noted this winter.
The regular meeting of Lodge No. 183 F. and A. S. will be held Tuesday evening January 22. The Home Nurses Extension Class will meet at the home of Mrs. Edwin Hering Tuesday evening January 22.
Dorothy Jean Burg of Denver announces engagement to Jack D. Sinclair son of Mrs. Jacob Lutz Jr. of this city. Sinclair, a Ann Arbor High School graduate and former bookkeeper at State Savings Bank, served two and a half years overseas and recently discharged from the Army. The couple met at Buckley Field Beaver. No wedding date set.
The West Saline Farm Bureau Group met with Mr and Mrs Victor Berkich on Monday evening with 30 members and guests present. Chairman Wein conducted the business meeting and Mr Howeisen led the discussion with remarks by County Agent Osler and Clyde Breining. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge and games were played the remainder of the evening.
Lansing announces half year automobile license plates for 1946 go on sale next Monday at 190 state department offices. Secretary Herman H. Dignan says the plates show white numerals on a maroon background. Half year licenses expire August 31.
The Bridgewater Community Farm Bureau met January 8 at Marvin Breitenwischer’s home with a large turnout. A pot luck supper preceded the talks. The next meeting is set for February 12 at Everett Stockwell’s home.
I wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who have sent flowers and cards during my illness. I also express sincere thanks for the cards and holiday remembrances from friends.
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