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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
1
The Saline Legion hosts the Second District American Legion quarterly meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Old Legion Hall with Auxiliary dinner at 6:30 p.m. Commander Larry Deede urges attendance for inspiration to local Legionnaires.
The second district American Legion Auxiliary plans a 2 o clock Sunday meeting January 22 at Saline High School. Attending from the Erwin Prieskorn unit will be president Mrs Frank Frisinger and eight members. Mrs James Nickels, state national security chairwoman, will speak on national defense and will serve as Michigan delegate to the Washington DC defense parley January 21 28.
Mrs. Max Spike parked on North Ann Arbor street when brakes failed and the car rolled. Eight-year-old Joanne Spike, seated in the back, crawled over the front to grab the wheel and steer the vehicle to a safe stop, then set the brake.
Gerald Coe will be honored tonight at Saline Hotel during the Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce Bosses Night banquet. The Distinguished Service Award will be given to the outstanding young man of the year, based on six criteria including community welfare, activity, leadership, progress, and civic cooperation.
The Saline Child Study Club met January 17 with Mrs. Edward Laudon. William G. Robinson from the University of Michigan praised city recreation programs and urged active civic involvement for summer plans. The club accepted sponsoring the March of Dimes Poster contest at the elementary school and will award ribbons for top posters.
Mrs. Robert Hamilton chair men of the Manchester PTA committee announces an open house at the new Manchester Elementary School in Manchester on Monday January 23 from 8 to 10 p.m. The public is invited.
The Saline High School auditorium hosts two showings of the color film Saline In Action on Sunday evening January 22 at 7 30 and 9 00. The project, produced by Gerald Coe, highlights the Junior Livestock Feeding Club and the Saline Community Fair. Public admission is free, sponsored by the Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce and local groups.
Cecil Albertson, Saline police officer, to appear in Municipal Court Friday to answer endangering Marilyn Walker 16 through reckless use of firearms. Herman Brederhitz posted $100 security after prosecutors refused authorization for lack of evidence. Albertson allegedly fired four shots at a rabbit near the city water works and reportedly refused to plead guilty. One bullet reportedly struck and narrowly missed Walker.
James Morton 73 of Saline died Friday at Saline General Hospital after 33 years in the area. He was born July 27 1876 in Augusta Township, son of George and Mary Morton, and lived at 7900 E Michigan Ave. Survived by wife Mary Augusta Ferguson son Robert two grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Lockwood Funeral Home Rev R S Hocking officiating burial Glenwood Cemetery Wayne.
Members of the Saline Woman's Club and Child Study Club attended Washtenaw County Federation of Women's Clubs in Ann Arbor at the Michigan League. A business meeting followed by tea featured remarks by Mrs. Frederick Poole of Plymouth urging American mothers to press the United Nations to curb fear and neuroticism among world leaders.
The Citizens Bank of Saline held its annual stockholders meeting with no changes to board or officers. Officers listed include President Carl A. Curtiss and Vice-President Harry A. Holmes, with directors C. A. Curtiss, Martin Fuoss, B. D. Hammond, Wm. S. Harwood, H. A. Holmes and Arthur J. Lutz. Assets totaled 3,386,027.04 as of December 31, 1949.
Washtenaw County Chapter reports polio cases and unpaid bills as 1950 drive kicks off. Mrs. Arthur O Neill thanks supporters and urges renewed generosity to fund research, classrooms, and hospital wards amid rising polio figures nationwide.
Miss Anna Smith aged 88 died Saturday night at Saline General Hospital after a long illness. She lived with her niece Mrs. Ray Davis at 113 West McKay Street for four and a half years. Born December 19 1861 in Van Buren Ohio she was daughter of Aaron and Margaret Smith. She had lived in Saline 21 years, formerly of Findlay Ohio. She belonged to the Methodist Church and its Women’s Society of Christian Service. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev Bert Ede of Detroit officiating and graveside services at 2 p.m. at the NEB UrEN cemetery in Van Buren Ohio.
On January 20 the Farm Management Department of Michigan State College will audit farm books for Washtenaw County cooperators. A schedule is being sent to each cooperator, and a 1:00 p.m. meeting for new cooperators will train farmers on proper farm account setup and practices. Farm Account Books are available at the Agricultural Extension Office in Ann Arbor Court House.
City of Saline proclaims January 15 to 22 as Junior Chamber of Commerce Week in 1950. Mayor Adrian Hisman announces the nationwide honoring of the local organization and its 30th anniversary with congratulations and appreciation.
Saline High School seniors study the Post Office Department and survey residents about adding city carrier service. The class reports over 85 percent in favor, noting no extra cost beyond mailbox provision and potential rent savings at the post office. Petitions will be circulated as they arrive.
The Legion meeting slated for Thursday at 8 p.m. is postponed one week due to JCC Bosses Night. Ken Edwards and his orchestra play Saturday at the Legion Home, and Legonaires hold a Sunday 3:00 p.m. business meeting at the Old Legion Home. Reserve by calling the commander. dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Auxiliary entertainment.
The Pack meeting scheduled for January 24 is canceled. The next meeting date will be published in this paper. The public is invited to an Eastern Star euchre party at the Masonic Hall on Saturday January 21 at 3:00 p.m.
University of Michigan Bureau of School Services visits Saline High School on December 14 and commends administration and staff for strong student corps and community support. The report notes need for more pupil participation, biology added to curriculum, driver education, better health records, and expanded shop and maintenance classes.
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