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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

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Phyllis Gilbert Engaged to James L Thomas

Mr and Mrs Everett Gilbert announce the engagement of their daughter Phyliss Jean Gilbert to James LaVern Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Carl Thomas of Clinton. Miss Gilbert is a Saline High School senior and Mr Thomas attended Tecumseh High School. The couple has set July as their wedding month.

Everett Gilbert Phyliss Jean James LaVern Thomas Carl Thomas Clinton Miss Gilbert Saline High School Mr. Thomas Tecumseh High School

Fun Club Euchre Tournament Benefit Planned at Saline

The Fun Club meets at Mrs. Robert Bassett home to plan a six week euchre tournament starting January 28 at Saline Town hall. Tickets cost 50 cents and proceeds go to Saline Hospital Fund. Five parties planned with prizes including large cakes for men and ladies.

Robert Bassett Mage Saline Pone Hall Saline Township Hall Hvill Saline Hospital Jfunid Mirs Revai Robinson Joyce Johnson Date Bassett Betty Katz Doris Cammett Virginia Alber Ernest Girbach

March of Dimes Polio Drive totals reach $525

Mrs. Paul Reed as March of Dimes chairman reports $525 collected for the Polio Drive by Monday noon. Gifts include $50 from the special gifts committee $30 from businesses and corporations $182.78 from school dime cards $77.10 from March of Dime setters and $184 from clubs and organizations. Envelopes may be left at local banks or mailed to March of Dimes.

Paul Reed

Mothers March for Polio Fund Seeks Large 1955 Drive

The 955 Mothers March will canvas Saline on January 27 at 7:00 p.m. Fire siren signals porch lights to be lit as Child Study Club members canvass neighborhoods. Last year’s total was 750.56 dollars. organizers aim higher to fund vaccine testing, hospital bills, braces, nursing, and emergency equipment.

Harold Armbruster Ltudy Club Ivill iMirs Ray Krempel West Melay St March of Dimés March of Dimes Saline Heights Child Study Club Marjorie Bredernitz Bruce Karen Kathy Krempel

Sweetheart Swing Dance at Saline Area School

A formal dance called Sweetheart Swing is set for Saturday February 5 from 9 to 12 at Saline Area School. Senior Class sponsors the event with Jim Gilmartin and his orchestra providing music. Admission is 125 for couples and 75 for singles. Refreshments will be served.

Saline Area Jim Gilmartin Paul Kuongberry Antwenpt Ohio Mirs Wava

Dimes in Care of the Saline Post Office

A brief note states dimes are in care of the Saline Post Office. No additional context or names are provided.

Dimes Saline Post Office

Jaycees to Host One Day Restaurant Benefit in Town

Junior Chamber of Commerce members and the J-C Auxiliary will run a Still’s Restaurant one day event to raise funds for the March of Dimes polio drive. The effort aims to exceed last year’s $1,000 with breakfast service until 11 am and dinner and full meals served through the day from 7 am to 8 pm.

Chamber of Commerce Still’s Res Taurant March of Dimes Jaycee JCC

Dance That Others May Walk Benefit Dance at Legion Home

The American Legion Post and Auxiliary sponsor a benefit dance at the Legion Home on Saturday January 29. Milton Hartman notes a good orchestra and fine entertainment. Tickets are $1.00 per person and proceeds support the Polio Fund. advance sales from Milton Hartman or Bernice Armbruster.

American Legion Post and Auxiliary Legion Milton Hartman Bernice Armbruster

Saline Woman's Club hosts benefit card party and guest night

The Saline Woman's Club met Tuesday Jan 11 at Mrs Chris Volz home. They voted to donate 10 to the Polio Fund and finalize planning for a Jan 22 benefit card party at the school gym to aid the State Federation project Girls Town. They postponed the annual meeting to March 15 to attend Milan Club. Guest Night is Feb 8 at the Methodist Church with speaker Mr Ralph Bridgman on The Marriage Crisis of Our Times. A playlet on aging titled Bakers Dozen showcased local members and discussed aging issues. Refreshments followed led by Mrs Cecil Davenport and others.

Saline Woman’s Club Chris Volz Charles Kern Leo Jensen State Milan Henry McKenzie Harriett Hastie Harold Gray Jensen

Water Bill Warning From Treasurer Muir

Water users are warned delinquent bills must be paid by January 31 or water service will be discontinued. Announcement signed by BE. J. Muir, Treasurer.

BE. J. Muir

Saline High School Announces Festival and Contest Schedule

The Saline Band and music department plan multiple events starting February 1 with the Solo and Ensemble Festival in the school. About 50 events across four rooms run from 7 30. Judges include the University of Michigan Concert Band. District and state contests follow on February 5 and later dates with venues in Ypsilanti East Lansing and other locations.

Saline High School Saline Area University of Michigan Ypsilanti East Lansing

Non-Dividend Bonds Suggested Means Of Financing Construction

A Saline Area High School study hall session heard Dr. Harold A. Miller outline a plan to raise funds for a new hospital. Plans show a $100000 building with total costs around $135000 plus $25000 for equipment, parking, and utilities. The Hospital Association will seek non dividend bearing bonds to fund the project with voting stock for contributors.

Saline Area High School Harold A. Miller Miller Universal Die Casting, Corporation Association For Hospital Association Saline Community Hospital Association

Saline Community Hospital Association Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of the Saline Community Hospital Association will be held in the study hall at Saline Area High School on Tuesday January 25 at 8 p m.

The Saline Community Hospital Association Saline Area High School

Fed The Dog And Fishes Wages Go Into Polio Fund

Pupils of Mrs Nancy Reynolds third grade at the Latino School earned funds for the Polio Fund by doing odd jobs. Tasks included cleaning, watering worms, tidying the house, feeding the dog and fishes, washing dishes, and other chores.

Nancy Reynolds T‘o Grandma Sister

Children Aid In Polio Fund Drive

Children in Saline Heights Katy and Mertha Esch Janice and Joyce Fox and Kathy Reed organize a play at the James Fox home on Saturday January 22 to raise funds for the Polio Fund. Tickets cost 15c each and cookies and punch will be served.

Saline Heights Katy Mertha Esch Janice Joyce Fox Kathy Reed James Fox

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Phyllis Gilbert James L. Thomas Fun Club T'S Mothers To Canvas Jaycees J-C Woman’s Club Art Heininger Manchester Chelsea Dexter Association
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