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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1954

Page

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Thelma Wahl Weds Bernard Stremler in Saline Ceremony

Thelma Wahl daughter of Mr and Mrs David Wahl of Saline married Bernard Stremler son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Stremler of Holland in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls Evangelical Church Saline on Saturday July 10 Rev Alvin Siemsen officiated. The bride wore a white nylon tulle gown with portrait neckline and a silk illusion veil designed by her mother. A colonial bouquet of white roses with camellia centers accompanied the bridal party including maid of honor Donna Wahl and bridesmaids from Holland Ridley Park Saline and Tullahoma. Best man Louis Stempfly Jr. and ushers Alton Wahl James Schierbeek Gordon Keen Lawrence Peck attended. Reception followed in church parlors with extensive host committee and wedding guests. After a wedding trip to Canada the couple will reside at 90 West 18th Street Holland. The bride is a trained x ray technician at Holland Hospital and the groom, a Hope College student in pre medicine, belongs to Chi Phi Sigma.

Thelma Wahl David Wahl Saline Bernard Stremler Jacob Stremler Holland St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Alvin’ Siemsen Donna Wahl Joyce Stremler David Louis Stempfly Jr Alton Wahl James Schierbeek Grand Rapids Gordon Keen Lawrence Peck Detroit Marjorie Smeenge Lila Stremler Herman Stremler Fennville Michigan Reuben Herter Clarence Wurster Willard Hertler Ellis Pratt Manchester Stremler Canada West 18Th Street Chi Phi Sigma Fraternity James Fox

Death of Simeon R. Wilson in Marysville Washington

Simeon Robert Wilson, born October 13 1874 in Jackson Michigan, died July 16 in Marysville Washington. A former publisher in Boyne City and Saline he led the Saline Observer from 1912 to 1945 and was involved in Rotary and the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife Grace Browne and children Simeon Jr and others. Funeral services were held at Schaffer Funeral Home with burial in Marysville Cemetery.

Simeon Robert Wilson Marysville Washington Jackson Mich Boyne City Oklahoma Ohio Saline Saline and Vicinity Rotary Club Presbyterian Church Grace Browne Simeon R. Jr Marysville Globe Simeon, R U.S. Navy David Eugene Ore Muriel Wilson University Seattle, Wash Sendra Wilsons Wilson Northwest Schaffer Funeral Home Newham Methodist Church England Marysville Cemetery

Local Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits and Guests

Mr. Art Hagen and son Glenn fished at Houghton Lake over the weekend. Mrs. A. B. Anderson of Crystal Falls visited the Hagen and Rosander families as a sister of Mrs. Hagen and Mr. Rosander. Raymond Baker stayed with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fucss. The Hagen family hosted supper with guests including Falls residents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rosander, Royal Oak. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rosander, Saline. Mrs. Richard Hammerburg and Mrs. Ina Hoikka, Crystal Falls. Mrs. Genie Becker. Mr. Ronald Blomquist. Miss Pauline Blomquist. Mrs. Ellen Anderson, Detroit. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ladendorf, Ann Arbor.

Art Hagen Glenn Houghton Lake A. B. Anderson Crystal Falls Michigan Arthur Hagen Roy Rosander Hagen Rosander Raymond Baker Martin Fucss A. E. Hagen Royal Oak Ray Rosander Saline Richard Hammerburg Ina Hoikka Genie Becker Ronald Blomquist Pauline Blomquist Ellen Anderson Detroit Thomas Ladendorf Ann Arbor

Wedding Party Attire Described in Nuptial

The bride sang as a soloist performing Because I Love You Truly and The Lord's Prayer. The bride's mother wore a mauve lace dress with white accessories and carried pink and white roses and mums. The groom's mother wore a blue print dress with white accessories and carried yellow and white roses and mums.

District Governor To Visit Saline Rotary

Rotary Club of Saline to host Harold M. Dorr on July 22 as he visits 41 clubs in the 222nd Rotary District. Dorr, Ann Arbor Rotary member and UM professor, will address the Saline Club, hold a club assembly, and discuss plans for Rotary Golden Anniversary observances in 1955.

Rotary Club of Saline Harold M. Dorr Rotary International Ann Arbor Dorr Rotary Saline Club Ann Arbor Club University of Michigan University Michigan

Friendship Class Meeting at Federated Church School

The Friendship Class of Federated Church School meets July 28 at 1 30 PM at Mrs. George Vallance’s home on the Ann Arbor Road. Completion of the Scrap Book Project for the Children's Hospital and a program by Class president Mrs Alger Allison are on the agenda.

Federated Church School George Vallance Ann Arbor Children’s Hospital Alger Allison

Dedication of St James Church Near Saline Township

The St James Church project moving the building from US 112 Saline Township is completed and will be dedicated July 25 at 3:00 pm. Rev Victor P Frohne of LaPorte Indiana will preach the dedication sermon with Rev Theophil W Menzel assisting. The chancel choir will sing How Lovely is Zion and refreshments follow in the new Fellowship Hall.

St. James Church Saline Township Victor P. Frohne St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church LaPorte Indiana Michigan- Indiana Synod Theophil W. Menzel Bethel Evangelical Church Freedom Township Michigan-Indiana Synod Engelsdorfer Lovely Is Zion FE. K. Heyser

Freezer Party At Deede Store

On Wednesday July 28 the Deede Radio and Electric Store hosts a Freezer Party from noon to 9 PM Dorothy Downer Detroit Edison Economist demonstrates food preparation A door prize and refreshments will be offered.

Deede Radio and Electric Store Dorothy Downer Detroit Edison

Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Women Meet

The Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Women meet at Saline Township Hall starting 10:30 for bandage wrapping for the University of Michigan Hospital, followed by a potluck, then a 1:00 business meeting with speakers Mrs. Jean Calvert on TB and Mrs. Meridith Bixby on the Community Chest. Mrs. Simon G irbach hosts. Southwest Quarter includes multiple local groups.

Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Saline Township University of Michigan Hospital Jean Calvert Willow Village Meridith Bixby Calvert Community Chest Simon Girbach South West Quarter Bridgewater Iron Creek East Manchester South Saline West Saline Sharon Union Tri Township S. E. Freedom Fre-Lo Bridgewater Station Sod Busters Saline Valley

Rotary Notes from Saline Hotel Meeting

The Saline Rotary Club met July 15 at the Saline Hotel with guests from nearby clubs and the community. Members heard committee reports and noted a letter from Wolverine Boys' State participant David Giltrow praising the program and urging broader youth civic experience. A letter from Mrs. Frank Ferris announced the July 24–25 Horse Show at Huron River Riding Stables to benefit the Girls' Town Fund and Girls' Town Home project.

Rotary Club Saline Hotel Fred H. Benz Ann Arbor Frank Ferris Huron River East Huron River Drive Ann Arbor Saddle and Bridle Club Girls’ Town Fund

Reveille Trumpet Player Se lected at Interlochen Camp

James Austin of Saline wins first chair trumpet in the Honors Orchestra at the National Music Camp in Interlochen Michigan. He was chosen to play the morning call as the flag rose at 7 am during the camp's first week. The orchestra opens its season Saturday. James lives on Saline Milan Road and is in the high school boys division.

James Austin Interlochen Michigan James Saline Milan Road

Saline votes on sewage system bond issue and school bids

Saline face bid results for a new 20 room elementary school with three close offers around 435000. The city plans 180000 general obligation bonds and 205000 revenue bonds to fund a sewage disposal plant and sewer repairs, raising about five mills in taxes with water rates. If rejected, state orders may force a court decree on funding via general obligation bonds, burdening taxpayers.

Saline Water Resources Commission State of Michigan Saline City Council

Time of Saline Burglary Set at Shell Service Station

Police Chief Robert Love tentatively places the theft at Howard Red Freeman's Shell Service Station 199 W Michigan Ave between 2 and 5 am Wednesday. Thieves cut a window in a dark rear corner and stole $40 from a drawer while pennies remained in an open register.

Robert Love Howard “Red” Freeman Shell Michigan Ave

Polling Places Set for Wheat Referendum Vote

Washtenaw County growers will vote July 23 at nine polling sites on marketing quotas for 1955 wheat. Two thirds approval needed to continue quotas. current program passed 87 percent last year. Eligible voters include farmers with more than 15 acres. If approved, penalties for excess wheat apply and 1955 price support remains at full parity for quota-compliant producers.

Washtenaw County Andrew Campbell Washtenaw County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee

Price supports push unwanted production says economist

Agricultural economist Dale E. Hathaway M S C argues rigid price supports force farmers to produce goods that consumers do not want, encouraging excess supply and market distortion.

Dale E. Hathaway M.S.C

Silver Wedding Anniversary for Edward and Mrs Luckhardt

Mr and Mrs Edward Luckhardt celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary with 30 relatives visiting Sunday evening. Refreshments were served and the couple received a purse of silver and various gifts while cards and visiting provided entertainment.

Edward Luckhardt

Ice Cream Social at Stony Greek Methodist Church

An ice cream social is planned at Stony Greek Methodist Church on Saturday evening July 9 4 30 p m Serving barbecue hot dogs potato chips ice cream coffee iced tea and milk will be available.

Stony Greek Methodist Church

City Water Department Notices Unpaid Bills Reminder

City water users are reminded that a great number of water bills remain due past their due dates. E. J. Muir, City Clerk, notes the importance of settling accounts to avoid service interruption or additional charges.

Saline Electors Face August 3 Primary and Bond Issue

Qualified electors of Saline are reminded of the general primary election and a concurrent city election on Tuesday August 3. The vote includes a proposed 180000 general obligation bond issue to enable part payment for the sewerage treatment plant.

Saline Hospital Names Surgical and Medical Staff

Saline Hospital announces staff roster including Katharine Lutz and Dennis Green in Saline, Joseph Cummins in Milan, and Hughie Plunkett, Maxine Ross in Saline.

Katharine Lutz Dennis Green Joseph Cummins Milan Hughie Plunkett Maxine Ross

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Simeon R. Wilson Kenneth Cranson Winifred Dieterle Clark Claire Royal Ndtes Allan Hartman Deborah Carr Egies Alberta Larson Wees Helen Giesel Marion Klumpp Kathryn Knight Wae Ann Elfring Harry Anderson, Jr. Lenten Diana Lynn Wahl Eee Rere Ecenes Patty Rogers Owen J Pat” Cleary Mary Deede Larry Veteran’s For Cleary” Group Sallade Dexter-Pinckney Road Coe Jerry Deede Washt. Co. Bureau Sandard David Giltrow Wolverine The Saline Rotary Club Reveille J.C. Little Commercial Contractors Angola Construction Co Angola J. C. Little Lcid Lima Parker Ypsilanti Augusta York Stony Creek Superior Lyndon and Sylvan Sylvan Pittsfield Lodi Pitts Grange Northfield Salem Emory Webster and Dexter Webster Freedom Sharon Township E. J. Muir
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