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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

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Free Text Book Plan To Be Considered Along The Main Drag

A community page notes Gillens display bluegills from Longlake and a speckled bass. Street workers trim trees on South Ann Arbor while trucks move green branches. Local volunteers Ray Carlton and Walt Moore donate time.

Gillens Bert Bob Fred Longlake Joes Bill Ann Arbor Street Ray Carlton Walt Moore Pat Roesch Saline Savings Bank Pat Saline Rotary Club Aintemnada Saline Theater Greer, Garson Walter Pidgeon Korea Saline America

Junior Red Cross Delegates Report At National Convention

Ann Taylor notesSaline High School Junior Red Cross delegates Jerry Gonser and the author attend the national Red Cross convention in Detroit. The event gathers youth and adults from across the country to showcase the Red Cross mission and foster unity among chapters. Mayor Albert E. Cobo welcomes delegates at the Masonic Temple as colors are presented and speeches begin.

Patricia Cappuch Long Beach California Red Cross George C. Marshall National Red Cross Marshall Cadillac Hotel Sachiko Hashimoto Ann Taylor Jerry Gonser Masonic Temple Albert E. Cobo Detroit Miss

Minnie C Rugert Dies in Ann Arbor Auto Crash

Minnie C Rugert 66 of 332 William St Ann Arbor fatally injured June 27 in an automobile crash. Born Oct 23 1883 she was a longtime Ann Arbor resident. Survived by four sisters one brother and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Muehlig Chapel Rev Theodore Schmale officiated burial Bethlehem Cemetery.

Minnie C. Rugert William St Ann Arbor Fred and Agatha Frey Aprill Rugert Rugert William Goodyear & Co Rose M. Rugert Lydia Kuehner Annn Arbor J. Wildman Washington, D. C William Binder Riverside Calif Fred . April Saline Muehlig Chapel Theodore Schmale Bethlehem Cemetery

Friends Honor Miss Feldkamp At Bridal Shower

Miss Marian Feldkamp was honored at a Wednesday night bridal shower by Mrs. Robert Guenther and Mrs. Russell Burkhardt with 12 guests. The event featured yat games, prizes for winners Sylvia Kalmbach and Doris Hough, duplicate prizes for the bride elect, and strawberry sundaes with coffee. Feldkamp received many gifts. Harold Armbruster was named Acting Assistant Fire Chief, replacing Gordon Anthony who resigned July 1.

Marian Feldkamp Robert Guenther Russell Burkhardt Sylvia Kalmbach Doris Hough Miss Feldkamp Harold Armbruster Gordon Anthony

Dedication Service at St John’s Lutheran Bridgeswater

The St John’s American Lutheran Church Bridgewater will dedicate its new basement and heating plant at 10 30 a m on Sunday July 9 The Rev Norman Mentor D D president of the Michigan District will deliver the dedication sermon The rites will be led by Rev H W Ray pastor since last October A second service at 315 p m features Rev George Daschner formerly of New Baltimore and the public is invited to attend

St. John’s American Lutheran Church Bridgewater Norman Mentor D.D Michigan American Lutheran Church H.W. Ray George Daschner New Baltimore

Universal Die Casting Mfg Co Closes for Holiday Week

The Universal Die Casting and Manufacturing Corporation halts operations this week as employees take vacation for the holiday period. Plant downtime affects production and scheduling until normal operations resume.

Universal Die Casting & Manufacturing Corporation

Janet Osgood Evacuated From Korea To Japan

Mr and Mrs Charles Osgood learned last week their daughter Janet attached to the American unit in Seoul was evacuated with others from Korea and is now in Fukuoka Japan.

Charles Osgood Janet Seoul Korea Fukuoka Japan

Saline Summer Recreation Program Praised

A Saline youth program overseen by Mike Bennett and Hazel Cook receives strong support as a key effort to engage teens. The city and school coordinate resources to boost youth development, reduce delinquency, and offer structured activities this summer.

Saline Mike Bennett Hazel Cook

Italian Missionary Has Thrilling History

Rev. Frank Scorza, Italian missionary, imprisoned in Italy three times for preaching. Banished by Mussolini, served as chaplain to 65 000 Italian war prisoners in this country and Canada. Founder of the Italian Gospel Assn Inc Chicago. Speaks at both services Sunday July 9 with pictures at evening service. Bible School 10 am. Morning service 11 am. Youth 7 pm. Evening service.

Frank Scorza Italy Canada Italian Gospel Assn., Inc Chicago

Karen Taylor Chosen For Piano Institute At Interlochen

Karen Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Taylor has been chosen to attend the two week All State High School Piano Institute at the National Music Camp Interlochen from August 21 to September 3. The fifteenth annual program offers four two week sessions for orchestra band chorus and piano with guest conductors including Maddy Green Revelli Klein. The program provides private lessons and a schedule of sectional rehearsals concerts broadcasts and electives in conducting theory and radio drama. Interlochen sits on Twin Lakes in Northern Michigan and hosts youth and artists in a renowned music setting.

School of Music University of Michigan Karen Taylor Kenneth Taylor Piano Institute Interlochen Robert Lint Dale C. Harris Geneva Nelson Joseph Brinkman Joseph E. Maddy Elizabbeth Green William D. Revelli Maynard Klein National Music Camp Department of Physical Education and Athletics Twin Lakes Michigan

Legion Meeting Tonight Plans and Delegates

Legion members meet tonight at 7:30 at the Legion Home to elect convention delegates and finalize yearly plans. The Commander asks all officers to arrive 30 minutes early to rehearse for the installation set for Monday in Manchester.

Legion Home Manchester

Field Tour Studying Birds Sponsored by Washtenaw Audubon Group

The Washtenaw Chapter of the Michigan Audubon Society sponsors a field tour in the Dixboro area to study birds and wildlife. The field director from the University of Michigan Willam Lunk and John George ornithologist and Charles Carpenter herbitologist will lead on Sunday July 9 at 8 00 am meeting at water fountain near the Women’s Building in Ann Arbor. All interested are invited.

Dixboro U. of M William.Lunk John ‘George Charles Carpenter Ann .Arbor Washtenaw The Michigan -Audubor. Society

Three-Way Tie in Local Softball League

In a Monday doubleheader due to the Fourth of July, the Saline Dairy, Hoeft's Service, and the State Hospital share the league lead after results. The Hospital routed Haarer's Market 22 to 1, while Saline Dairy beat Hoeft's Service 7 to 4 after six innings, creating a three-way tie at the top. Interested players should contact the represented businesses.

Hoeft’s Service State Hospital American Legion Gross Farm Equip Haarer’s Hospital Saline Dairy Hoeitis Service Dairy' Hospital and Hoefts

Saline Junior Baseball Suffer Defeat to Police Team 7 3

Saline junior baseball lost 7 to 3 to a Police-sponsored squad in Ann Arbor Sunday. Saline led 2 1 before the fourth inning, when four runs put the hosts ahead. Jerry Gonser hit the game’s longest two base hit as Saline searches for a sponsor. contact Mike Bennett, recreational director.

Ann Arbor Saline Saline Boys Jerry Gonser Mike Bennett R. Leutheuser R. Wiedmayer L. Wiedmayer R-F W. Larson S.S BR. Miller J. Gonser J. Schroeder R. Finkbeiner S. MacArthur C.F D. Feldkamp

Saline Boy Scouts Attend National Jamboree at Valley Forge

Emil Sattler and James Cook report from Valley Forge Pennsylvania where 47000 Scouts and leaders from across America and abroad attend the National Jamboree opened by President Truman. Troops camp near the National Memorial Arch with international delegations, exchanges of gadgets, and a program of campfires and skills exhibitions.

Valleye Forge Truman Boy Scouts of America James H. Duff Pennsylvania Valley Forge George Washington Washington America Hawaii Alaska Canal Zone Philadelphia Texas New Mexico Florida

Saline Observers Defeat Stockbridge In Tri County League

Al Hoeft pitched Saline to a 7 2 win over Stockbridge under lights. Saline had three hits but four runs in the fifth and two errors in the ninth helped secure the victory. Chelsea leads the league with six wins, Stockbridge and Pinckney tied for sixth. Upcoming games include Webberville matchup and a July 15 night game. The Saline District No 1 electors meet Monday at 8:30 p.m. at the high school to elect officers and discuss free text books for next term, with plan outlined and signatures sought prior.

al Hoeft Saline Observer Stockbridge Saline Hoeft Saline Township Room Mothers’ Organization Child Study Club Thor

Saline Mechanics Earn Chrysler Master Technician Certificates

Three Elmer J. Steele's Dodge and Plymouth employees Ray Alber Harold Wackenhut and Lawrence McAllister earned two year Master Technicians Service Conference certificates from Chrysler for completing continuous study in auto service diagnosis. The program aims to raise service standards by teaching up to date procedures and is supported by kits issued monthly to enrolled dealers. Continued on Page 8.

Elmer J. “Steele Dodge Plymouth Chrysler’ Corporation Ray Alber Harold Wackenhut Chrysler Corporation United States MTSC W. B. Rice

School Meeting Urges Parents to Attend July 10

The Room Mothers and clubs urge all Saline parents to attend the annual school meeting on Monday evening July 10. A key item is approving furnishing text books for the 1950-51 year and beyond, to be decided by electors present.

Saline Room Mothers Organization

Lucy Fairbanks 87 Dies in Seattle After Saline Ties

Mrs Lucy E Fairbanks former Saline resident since 1893 died at her Seattle home on June 14 and was buried June 16 her 87th birthday. Born in Medina County Ohio she married Stephen Taylor Fairbanks in 1884. he died in 1909 in Saline. Surviving daughters live in Seattle and two grandchildren in Ann Arbor. Burial at Acacia Memorial Park Seattle.

Lucy E. Fairbanks Saline Seattle Fairbanks Medina County Ohio Stephen Taylor Fairbanks Saline Savings Bank Presbyterian Church Capitol Hill Unit Music and Art Foundation of Gulu M Esther Fairbanks Margaret Garred Dorothy Lou Lloyd Fairbanks, Jr Ann Arbor The Isle Lloyd Saline Citizens Bank Acacia Memorial Park

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Feldkamp Rev Scorza Legion Emil Sattler Michigan Avenue James Cook Worth Harris St Chrysler Corp William Schwoche
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