Frank Spindler Wins Air Medal
First Lieutenant Frank A. Spindler of Saline, a B 17 bombardier with 30 combat missions in the Mediterranean, receives an Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. The 26 year old is a Saline High School and Michigan State Normal College graduate and part of a combined RAF USAF mission that linked American and Soviet air forces in a ten day shuttle visit, marking a historic cooperation and tactical exchanges.
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Frank A. Spindler
Saline
Spindler
Mary Spindler
Saline High School
Michigan State Normal College
15Th Aafp
Iftaly
15Th Air Force
Russia
Debresczen
Hungary
Soviet Union
Galatz
Roumania
Focsani
Budapest
Italy
Iran C. Hoaker
Mediterranean
Aled
AAAF
Sheriff Osborn Highlights Duties and Modernization of Dept
Sheriff John L. Osborn spoke on the duties and services of the sheriff's department last Thursday. He noted readiness to respond to emergencies and cooperation with city and state police. He praised Vincent Fox of Saline for enhancing the fingerprint department and thanked Saline voters for support in the recent primary. Leo Jensen became secretary, and Wiedman received thanks for service since Walter Cook's death. Rotarian Joseph Warner of Ypsilanti and Robert Saxton attended.
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John L. Osborn
Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff's Department
Osborn
Vincent Fox
Saline
Leo Jensen
Wiedman
Arthur Heininger
Alwin Burkhardt
Walter D. Cook
Joseph Warner
Ypsilanti
Robert Saxton
A. C. Lange
Election Returns From Last Week Primary Light Across State
In a light statewide vote many incumbents held serve. Vernon Brown beat Eugene Keyes for auditor general by a large margin. Michener remains strong as Ross trails. Higgins faced no opposition for State Senator. Warner defeated Noll for representative in the district. In county races, Rae defeated Rapp for prosecuting attorney. Sheriff Osborn toppled Gaston. Democrats nominate Masten for District 1, Hartley for District 2. Redmond Burr to challenge Michener for Congress.
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Vernon Brown
Eugenee ©. Keyes
Ross
Michener
George N. Higgins
Ferndale
Joseph E. Warner
Conrad Noll, Jr
John W. Rae
Albert J. Rapp
John L. Osborn
A. C. Gaston
Wirt M. Masten
Distrit 1
Joseph A. Hartley
Distrit 2
Fred Norris
Maria G. Muyskeng
Register of Deeds
Redmond Burr
BE. C. Michener
Congress
Eye examination by Dr Frank Gifford in Milan
Dr Frank Gifford, optometrist, will examine eyes at the Milan Hotel on Saturday from 1:00 to 9:30 p.m. Glasses fitted. This is his 11th year serving Milan.
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Frank Gifford
Toledo Optometrist
Milan
Crankmire and patriotic reflections in a small town note
A reader shares poems by Edgar Guest featuring Crankmire and shifts to light political and social musings. It rails at mosquitoes and starlings, riffs on eggs without yolk, nostalgia for pre motorization days, notes a carved turtle shell incident, and ponders prisoner of war counts and patriotism amid rationing and public aid.
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Edgar Guest
Crankmire
Aid Society
Karl Lutz
M. FE
Edison
Atlantic
Detroit
Jess
Saline Park Poised To Grow As Community Recreation Area
Saline eyes a popular, wholesome park with natural beauty and future leisure facilities. The Community Council funds and coordinates equipment purchases, a recreational director, and park programs, inviting private picnics and pre school supervision while noting large local attendance. Patriotism and Christianity are cited as core American values accompanying park efforts.
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Hand of Man
Community Council
Board of Education
William Jakab
Jakad
Legion Auxiliary
Carl Moehn
Saline
Metroit
Belleville
Ypsilanti
Ces
Merchants win close game in Adrian Sunday
Saline Merchants defeated Jenkins' All-Stars 7 6 after a tight nine innings at Adrian. Frey, Socks and Gall fueled late scoring including Gall's first homer of the season. Crittenden drew a walk and Frey scored on a late hit as Saline captured the 7 6 win. Next up is Detroit's Tigers connection led by Billy Rogell. game at 2 45.
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Saline Merchants
Adrian
Saline
Frey
Stanley Gall
Crittenden
Merchants
Billy Rogell
Tigers
Detroit
Thomas Joseph E. longtime Saline resident dies at Dearborn veterans hospital
Joseph E. Thomas a former Ann Arbor resident and WWI veteran died Tuesday at Dearborn Veterans Hospital. He was born June 14 1896 in Keystone Indiana and leaves a wife Helen B. Thomas three sons Cpl Robert H. Thomas Joseph E. Thomas Jr and Jimmie four daughters Mrs W T Skin ley Mary Beverly Ann and Dona Sue one brother Ernest Thomas and two sisters Mrs Clara Hutson and Mrs Ben Haines. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at the Methodist Church with Rev Fred A Lendiuwm officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery with viewing at Lockwood funeral home through Friday noon.
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Joseph E. Thomas
Ann Arbor
Saline
Veterans’ Hospital
Dearborn
Keystone
Ind
Thomas
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
Alma
Helen B. Thomas
Cpl
Robert H. Thomas
Fort Monouth
N. J
Navy Aviation Service
Jimmie
W. T. Skinley
Mary
Detroit
Beverly Ann
Dona Sue
Ernest Thomas
Ypsilanti
Clara Hutson
Muncie
Ben Haines
Lake City
Michigan
Methodist
Fred A. Lendiuwm
Lockwood
Oakwood Cemetery
Fun And Fumble League Scores Reported
Federated Church beat Ford Mill 7 to 5 while Methodist Church defeated High School 22 to 18 in a local league tally. The compact results reflect a busy community sports day with close, competitive games.
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Federated Church
Ford Mill
Methodist Church
Rotary
Creetecnce
Eretebieeene
Saline Valley
H. S
EL. S. Boys
Federated
Methodist
Community Picnic Draws Saline Residents to Park
About two hundred attended the Sunday afternoon event sponsored by the Saline Community Council at the city park. A noon potluck dinner was served while the committee provided coffee and iced tea. Mr. Jakad led recreation with games for all ages and Burkhart store along with Saline Theater donated prizes for contests.
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Saline Community Comncil
Jakad
Burkhart Store
Saline Theater
Card of Thanks for Fire Help from Local Departments
The Hertlers express heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during the barn fire including Saline and Yopsi State Hospital fire departments for saving other buildings. Alfred Hertler and Mrs Melita B Hertler. Also notes a lake trout record catch weighing 53 pounds near Marquette.
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Saline and
Yopsi State Hospital
Alfred Hertler
Melita B. Hertler
Marquette
Observer Liner Classifieds and Local Notices
Classified ads include boots and shoes, farm machinery, auctions, rentals, vehicles, guns, livestock, and general notices. Listings mention Parsons auctioneer Clarence Cook, Herman Heininger, W. P. Schwoche, Wiedman Auto Company, Mortor Poultry Farm, Tecumseh contact, Darling & Co repair, Pillsbury products, local ranges, and Adrian Mich offices. Notes reference Beaver Lake and Ogemaw Springs origins and historic Michigan land settlement beginning 1875.
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Michigan
Jack Pine Plains
Beaver Lake
Ogemaw Springs
Damon
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Observer
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R. A. McHenry
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Frank Hollis
Wiedman Auto Company
Mortor Poultry Farm
Carrol, Frost
Darling & Co
Brooks Brothers
Pillsbury’s
Morton
Glen Ave
Mich
Adrian, Mich
Adrian Tankage Co
Helen
Doris Wenk
Johnson and Company
S. Fourth Ave
Main St
Ann Arbor, Mich
Saline Theatre
Ezar
Jean Parker
Robert Lowery
Navy Way
Jimmy Lydon
Charlie Smith
Henry Aldrich
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Irene Dunne
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Kay Kyser
Marilyn Maxwell
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