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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
1
Congressman George Meader from Michigan's Second District begins weekly columns reporting back to Washtenaw County constituents. He discusses the 82nd Congress first week, the 21 day rule repeal, and his aim for better quality legislation and prudent committee work.
United Cerebral palsy appeal urges holiday card mailing to New York charity. Michigan Telephone Co raises rates though new facilities delay. Saline cops issue courtesy ticket for safe driving. Friday bowling match sparks lively talk as Five Points awaits rematch. Frank Deede cancels Legion birthday party due to illness. fishing rod joke noted by Saline wives.
A reader from Saline expresses affection for the paper and notes a community event. The Masons and Stars plan a card party and dance on Friday January 26 at the Masonic hall starting at 8 30 p m. The public is invited.
Letter from Edgar Ansel Mowrer dated Sept 25 1950 recounts his Europe tour across seven countries. He praises U S Korea policy, United Nations resolve, and asserts free nations hold trump cards against communism with no major catastrophe if properly organized and defended.
The Washtenaw Infirmary Auxiliary, at a trustees lunch in the Michigan Union Anderson room, forms a county advisory committee led by Dr Thurston E Thieme to aid its work. The drive seeks $1 memberships through trustees in Saline Clinton Milan and Manchester to support nearly 100 residents and 16 juveniles at the infirmary.
The first rehearsal for the Jaycees' minstrel show drew a smaller turnout but enough enthusiasts to promise a bigger, better production. Al Wiedman says acts will be sharper and funnier, with dates to be announced and reservations opening after next week's update. Rehearsal will be Tuesday January 23 at 8 PM at the American Legion Home.
The January J C C Auxiliary meeting was hosted by Mrs. Rudy Layher Jr. in Ypsilanti guests Mrs. Fred Worley and Mrs. Herbert Bunting spoke on local and state duties. Auction led by Mrs. Jim Beale raised lively bidding for wrapped white elephant articles. Next meeting set for February 20 at Mrs. Frank Brittain’s home, 208 Mills Street.
The Room Mothers hosted a Friday afternoon tea for Saline school faculty and student teachers from Ann Arbor. Miss Esther Landwehr and Supt. Leo Jensen cut birthday cakes. their birthdays occur this month. Committee members included Mrs. Delmar Schrader Mrs. Alvin Siemsen Mrs. Norman Raus and Mrs. Paul Woods.
At a Jan 10 special meeting the Saline City Council set the full size grave opening charge at 25 dollars with smaller graves prorated. City Clerk Treasurer Kenneth Rogers salary rises to 3600 dollars annually, Ray Daniels to 3900 dollars, Walter Moore 3600, Cecil Albertson 3420, plus a new uniform allowance for police. Fire department increases include a 5 dollar monthly assist chief raise and 10 dollars to fire chief. retroactive to mid 1950s.
Color films of the Michigan California Rose Bowl game will be shown at Hill Auditorium on January 20 and 21 with multiple showings each day. The Student Legislature and M Club sponsor the event with University support. no admission but a silver collection will benefit a national charity fund. The program may include the Tournament of Roses parade and UC Michgan Marching Band pregame and halftime shots.
David L. Martin of Saline Michigan serves as a seaman aboard the destroyer USS Zellars in Korean waters. The Zellars escorts troop transports and warships, strikes enemy shore installations, and patrols waters near Korea with vessels from Britain Canada Australia New Zealand France the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea under United Nations command.
Notices went out to area farmers about forming classes on agriculture studies. Fifteen people showed interest to attend. A meeting will be held at Saline High School in the agriculture room on Tuesday January 23 at 8 oclock to plan the course and request attendance from all interested.
At Saline Rotary Club Farmers Day three leaders from Pomona Grange Michigan Milk Producers Association and Michigan Farm Bureau spoke on community welfare and farm programs. Arend named parking facilities as key to Saline’s attractiveness while Girbach explained milk pricing tied to con densaries and marketing costs. Howeisen noted farm bureau tax issues and critiqued cooperatives and the Brannan plan amid a tale illustrating the difficulty of reform.
Agnes A. Barr a longtime Saline resident since 1885 died at Saline General Hospital from age related infirmities after a yearlong hospitalization. Born October 22 1864 in Jackson County she was married to George W. Barr in 1888 and survived by her husband two daughters Merritt Martin and Ber niece Rowsey six grandchildren eight great grandchildren and a late son Hollis. Funeral services were held at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev Henry McKenzie officiating. Oakwood Cemetery interment.
The annual March of Dimes drive starts Monday led by Mrs. Arthur O Neill local chairman. Bannisters placed in business places for donations. School campaign directed by Mrs. Merideth Bixby with Boy Scouts handling theater collections. Drive runs through the month.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts Boss Night at the Saline Hotel starting 7:30 PM. LeRoy A. Hughes leads the program while President Max Collins notes no business meeting, focusing on entertainment and a general good time for the bosses.
The Saline Child Study Club met with 40 members and guest Miss Mary Scovell from the Huron Valley Guidance Clinic spoke on child differences. The group voted a 5000 dollar Polio fund contribution and announced an April 13 production by the United Producers Company.
Wolfin-Robison Company secures ABC wash machine franchise for the trade area from the manufacturers. On Thursday January 25 at 10 a m the Women’s Society of Christian Service meets at the Methodist church for A Day Apart. Meditation worship and Bible study are planned with a light lunch at noon.
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