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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

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Nine Michigan Schools To Debate In Saline Court Cases

Justice Court records for 1949 show total fines 187 with traffic cases averaging 18.37 mph over limit. Monthly fines list from January to December totals 1983.00. court costs 50. Second violators paid 4.20 per case with an average 2.46 per case. Also notes a Boy Scout trainer program for 32 men at Mill Lake Group Camp No 2 in Waterloo area conducted by Dan Ling Council Chairman.

George E. Wood Justice Court Jorgensen Mill Lake Waterloo Dan S. Ling

Mrs Augusta Schaefer Announces Daughter Engagement

Mrs. Augusta Schaefer of 213 W Henry Street announces the engagement of her daughter Marilyn Grace to Pfe John C Jaeger son of John Jaeger of Ypsilanti. Marilyn Grace is a Saline High School graduate and bookkeeper at Universal Die Casting in Saline. Jaeger attended Saline High School and is stationed at Camp Gordon Georgia attending radio school. No wedding date set.

Augusta Schaefer W. Henry Street Marilyn Grace Pfe John C. Jaeger John Jaeger Ypsilanti Miss Schaefer Saline High School Universal Die Casting and Mfg. Corp Saline Frc Jaeger Camp Gordon Georgia

Reflective Note From City Official On Public Criticism

A city official at a trial eve expresses weariness from public scrutiny and advises patience and kindness as essential to coexistence. The piece links this mood to broader questions of living together and resilience in public life. It notes praise for Detroit and Bay City schools from U N delegate Warren Austin. Hillsdale College plans a local high school program aligned with a miniature U N and Saline Rotary funds support student participation.

Detroit Bay City Warren Austin United States United Nations U. N. Hillsdale College U. N

Noted Scouter to Direct New Scout Program

The Washtenaw-Livingston Council welcomes N. Harold West for the week of January 30 to February 5. West, Assistant National Director of Scouting Services, will aid the council in a training inventory, meet patrol leaders, conduct a February 2 discussion at Howell High School on realigned advancement rules, and continue activities February 3–5.

Washtenaw-Livingston Council Boy Scouts of America N. Harold West West National Council Scouts of America Eagle Scout United States Howell High Schol Livingston County

Cherry Queen Tries For Baking Crown

Ann Mauerer of Michigan competes in cherry pie baking contests during National Cherry Week. Bake-downs select town and state champions to vie nationally at Chicago's Morrison Hotel on February 22. Michigan cherries are touted as top quality.

Ann Mauerer Michigan Morrison Hotel Chicago Ann

Jury Fines Policeman s Not Guilty

A jury in Justice George Wood s courtroom acquitted Police Officer Cecil Albertson of reckless use of firearms after hearing prosecutor Douglas K Reading and defense attorney Pat Roesch. The trial featured a rabbit driven from a brushpile at the city waterworks site and noted hunters Alfred Jedele Fred Foster and Lamar Steiner as witnesses. Marilyn Walker testified the incident frightened her, leading to the charges filed January 11. The six jurors Clarance Haarer Theodore Stimpson Max Fosdick Fred Schumm Filvia Armbruster and William Harrie found Albertson not guilty.

Douglas K. Reading Pat Roesch Cecil Albertson Herman Bredernitz George Wood Albertson Bredernitz Ann Arbor Alfred Jedele Fred Foster Lamar Steiner Marilyn Walker Miss Walker Clarance Haarer Theodore Stimpson Max Fosdick Fred Schumm Filvia Armbruster William Harrie

Cook attends U High Saline game after weekend visit

Robert Cook spent the weekend at home from Michigan State College and went to the U High Saline basketball game Friday night.

Robert Cook Michigan State College U-High

Boy Scouts of America Observe 40th Anniversary Week

The nationwide celebration runs February 6 to 12 with over 2.3 million participants. Crusade themes focus on Strengthening the Arm of Liberty through 1950, with Crusade Night events and 1949 Awards. Twelve regional Scouts will present a Report to the Nation in Washington and attend Independence Hall ceremonies. The 1950 highlight is the Second National Jamboree at Valley Forge June 30 to July 6, with 40,000 Scouts and leaders plus international guests. Since 1910, over 16.5 million boys and men have joined the organization.

Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts Crusade Arm of Liberty Washington, D.C Independence Hall Philadelphia Valley Forge

Jaycees Bosses' Night and Saline Event Highlights

Five hundred to six hundred people attend Bosses' Night where Gerald Coe receives the Distinguished Service Key from Erwin Schmid and William S. Bender entertains with Har ly American Folk Songs. New Jaycee pins are awarded to nine members. Saline In Action documentary draws large crowd and funds toward the Clarence Cook memorial fountain, with donations covering remaining project costs.

Erwin Schmid Gerald Coe Saline LeRoy Hughes William S. Bender Mr. Bender Donald F. Gall Gerald Graf Lynn C. Burdick Glenn Carter Frank Carter Kenneth Voltz Henry L. Beloe Harry Klein Robert Harrison Saline In Action Saline Community Fair Jerry Lee Clarence Cook

Fair Board To Meet Monday Night

Charles Osgood secretary of the Saline Community Fair calls a meeting of the Fair board for Monday night at 8 30 at the high school. Committee appointments will be made and other important matters discussed. A report of the State Association of Michigan Fairs meeting in Detroit will be given.

Charles Osgood Saline State Association of Michigan Detroit

Building Permits Summary For Sa line And Saline 1949

Building permits issued in Sa line and Saline township during 1949 totaled 94 300 with 9 000 for new dwellings and 8 500 for repairs and alterations. In Saline city 19 permits totaled 76 800 including dwellings garages private and commercial and industrial work plus alterations. A Universal Die Casting plant expansion of 106 000 underway before year start would raise total to 176 800.

Saline Saline Township City of Universal Die Casting and Manufacturing Corp

Commander Hosts Euchre Night at Legion Home

Lawrence Deede reports a Legion event with an Euchre party at the Legion Home inviting all local men. A follow up meeting Thursday will discuss driveway and parking lot improvements and plans for future dances. About 200 Legionaires and wives attended the Saline District meeting, with a banquet there and thanks to local helpers. Rev. Henry McKenzie gave a message and William Bender led folk songs at the close.

Legion Home

Detroit newspaper to award banners in district forensic meet

Saline will host the Michigan High School Forensic Association district elimination tournament amid eight schools. Debates run February 2 with seven sessions, finalists receive University of Michigan banners and certificates. Saline’s affirmative team includes Christian Jensen and Peg Gleason with coach Mildred Haswell.

Saline Detroit Free Press Michigan High School Forensic Association Inkster Romulus St. Claire Shores Trenton Waterford Township High School Pontiac Tecumseh Lakeview St. Clair Britton Grass, Lake Lambertville University of Michigan Wall Saline High School Christian Jensen Peg Gleason Kim Jacobsen Merritt Martin

Still the Best Country In The World

George Burke of Ann Arbor, former Michigan Regent, spoke to the SaCan Court of Justice Rotary Club on Thursday about postwar Germany and the rise of Hitler, Mussolini, and Franco. He warned the world faces moral decline under Communism and criticized U S foreign policy, calling for strong leadership while reaffirming his view that the United States remains the best country in the world.

George Burke Ann Arbor University of Michigan Américaberg Sa‘can Court of Justice Nurline Rotary Club Germany Hitler Mansolini Italy Franco Spain Russia

Pfc Lindemann in Japan with Occupation Forces

Private First Class Alton G. Lindemann age 24 son of Mr and Mrs Otto Lindemann of 5260 Textile Road Saline Michigan completed seven months service with the Occupation Forces in Japan. He is a member of Headquarters Battery 32nd Field Artillery First Cavalry Division Artillery. Lindemann entered the Army in January 1949 and sailed for overseas duty after training at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky.

Highth U. S Camp Whittington Kagehara Japan Alton G. Lindemann Otto Lindemann Textile Road Saline 32Nd Field Artillery First Cavalry Division Lindemann Camp Breckinridge Kentucky

Meeting of Church Society Hosts Ladies Aid Event

Miss Mary Morden will host the Ladies Aid of Federated Church on Wednesday February 1. The social committee includes Mrs Hazen Jewel Mrs Louise Cotton and Mrs George Austin. Miss Morden reads devotionals and Mrs Henry McKenzie presents the Presbyterian missionary report. The program is directed by Mrs Harold Finch with missionary sewing at 7 30 before the monthly business meeting led by Mrs Harold Brown president.

Mary Morden Ladies’ Aid Federated Church Hazen Jewel Louise Cotton George Austin Miss Morden Presbyterian Missionary Henry McKenzie Harold Finch Harold Brown Society

Saline Community Chest Campaign Shortfall in 1950

The 1950 Chest campaign failed to meet the $2,000 goal, totaling $998.23 with $312.01 on hand at year end. Expenses were $10.59 and several outside groups faced reduced sums while $177.38 boosted the local emergency fund.

Ann Arbor Humane Society Boy Scouts Washtenaw- Livingston Council Girl Scouts Focal Salvation Army Starr Commonwealth Hallowe’en Party United Health and Welfare Fund Saline Community Chest

Academy's 54th Annual Meeting Listed At U M

The Michigan Academy of Science Arts and Letters will hold its 54th annual meeting at the University of Michigan from March 23 to 25. Eighteen sectional meetings cover anthropology botany economics fine arts folklore forestry geography geology mineralogy history political science horticulture landscape architecture language and literature mathematics philosophy psychology sanitary and medical sciences sociology and zoology. Membership is open to anyone interested in advancing knowledge, says Frederick H. Tassite, associate professor of zoology and academy secretary.

Michigan Academy Off Science Arts and Letters University of Michigan Academy Frederick H. T

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