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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
1
In Saline a renewed push for community sports gathers interest as residents consider the potential good from the new Community Athletic Field. The piece links sports to youth and cross-town cooperation, urging broad social benefits and tolerance.
Thomas C. Walsh a 24 year old University of Michigan senior from Ann Arbor announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk. Walsh who organized the Young Democrats Club at U of M and has served in the Southwest Pacific earlier spoke of government welfare and administrative duties affecting local citizens. He is backed by the Washtenaw Democratic Club and continues to campaign with other local Democrats.
City employees and members of the volunteer fire department will gather this afternoon with ex officials including Ex Mayor Alwin Gross Ex City Treasurer Frank Camburn Ex Fire Chief Henry Ormsby and Ex Police Chief Bert Gillen at the cottage of City Manager and Mrs Gordon Gary at Pleasants hake to honor officials who vacated their offices in recent months.
The Saline Chapter of the Future Farmers of America hosts an afternoon and evening donkey baseball event to benefit the Community Athletic Fund. First game starts 2:30 PM with prizes donated by local merchants for various feats, followed by an evening match between a Ypsilanti State Hospital team and Saline Athletic Association All Stars.
Men are invited to compete in a nationwide crochet contest with $1,400 in cash prizes and a grand prize of $250 plus an all expenses paid trip to New York City. Entries must be first prize winners at 1948 fairs and be fully crocheted from mercerized cotton.
A Sunday afternoon ceremony at 3 oclock united Miss Linnea Marion Simonton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Simonton of Saline, with Widmayer Simonton, son of Mrs Arthur Silveus of Saline and Russell Widmayer of Manchester. The Rev Raymond McLaughlin officiated before 200 guests.
Alwin Burkhardt broke his right wrist while removing an outboard motor from a boat at a dock in the Upper Peninsula last week. A large wave knocked him off his feet as he lifted the motor and the family returned home Sunday with Mrs. Burkhardt and their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Sell present.
Michigan joins national Farm Safety Week July 25 31 with emphasis on reducing farm accidents and injuries. Gov. Kim Sigler notes 175 farm deaths last year in Michigan and stresses eliminating hazards and promoting year round safety. Farmer safety advocate Fred Roth says safety is a 52 week activity for families.
Ann Arbor municipal Judge Jay H. Payne announces candidacy for Washtenaw County Probate Judge. Petition circulation has begun countywide. Payne, longtime Republican and community volunteer, cites youth welfare and judicial service as guiding motives.
Woodrow Goble, Willow Run Village, announces his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for Michigan State Representative in Washtenaw County's Second District. Endorsed by the Washtenaw Democratic Club, Goble vows government for all and seeks repeal of the Bonnie Tripp Act to aid workers and small businesses. He has worked at Willow Run Bomber Plant since 1934 and led CIO Local 782 at Central Specialties in Ypsilanti. he lives at 1203 Springfield Willow Run Village with his wife and three children. Also note: St Paul’s church youth group to host an ice cream social Wednesday July 28.
Michigan State Police report for May details 116 killed and 3 477 injured in 11 061 accidents. Compared with last year deaths fell eight, injuries rose nine percent, and accidents increased six percent. During January–May totals reach 464 killed and 14 268 injured in 58 023 accidents.
Jay Harmon proprietor of Bills Tavern installs an RCA Victor TV set in his business the only Michigan installation equal in reception and screen size besides one other. The 15 by 20 inch screen shows baseball games races wrestling and news as they happen while a radio with frequency modulation provides night ball game broadcasts with minimal interference.
The Crosley panel delivery truck is touted as one of the most economical automobiles on the market. It is described as highly practical and efficient, reportedly delivering from 85 to 50 miles per gallon of gasoline.
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