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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
1
Dr Gordon Prout warns of rabies and hydrophobia risk from stray dogs as several bite cases surface. He notes past dog quarantines and current laws against dogs running at large, stressing that rabies spread follows dogs and can travel long distances before symptoms appear.
The Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol sponsors the event at Selfridge Field Mt Clemens on Aug 10 and 11 featuring the 56th Fighter Group under Col Dave Schilling and a variety of WWII aircraft including the P 80 Shooting Star B 29 B 25 A 26 P 51 P 47 and C 54. Activities include aerial demonstrations films exhibits and parachute jumps with admission 1.20 tax included and free for under twelve with adults.
The CAP Cadet program, recipient of proceeds from the show, is credited with 10,000 enlistments from Michigan in the Army Air Forces during the war.
The Southwest Lodi Farm Bureau met at the Hieber home to discuss Improving Rural Homes led by Emerson Héaussier. Ice cream and cookies followed with euchre games. The August 15 meeting will be at the Klumpp home.
Mrs Roberta Gordon died at her daughter’s home in Ann Arbor after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the community since 86 years, she was active in the Methodist church and Willing Workers. She was born January 18 1886 in Dundee and married Walter Gordon in 1909. Funeral Saturday at 2 at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev Bertram Ede and Rev R S Hocking. burial Oakwood cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters three sons two brothers five sisters and seven grandchildren.
An N H C pickup driven by Charles Baker Jr. of Ann Arbor struck the rear of a car near State Street and M 112 Thursday night about 10 80 during a storm. A man named Geyer riding with Baker sustained head cuts and a back injury and was taken to St Joseph Mercy Hospital. The other car occupants Lillian Burgan and Gladys Benfield of Saline suffered back neck injuries and minor bruises and were treated at Saline General Hospital. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
The Ypsilanti State Hospital annual picnic on July 20 attracted more than 600 participants. After lunch, sports and games were played with prizes awarded to winners. A survey found Warren Beaumont of Sault St Marie traveled the farthest and won a $5 reward.
Miss Mary Jane Hayden daughter of Perry and Elizabeth Hayden founders of the Biblical Wheat Demonstration leads a religious tithing project begun from a single wheat inch in 1940 and expanding to 2666 acres by 1946 after tithe deductions. She trains at Wheaton College and the sixth harvest ceremony is set for Adrian Fair Grounds on August 1 with a field demonstration of historic to modern harvesting and flour production featuring notable participants.
Saline's baseball club was idle last Sunday but schedules a Sunday afternoon game at 3 o'clock against Clinton, bringing a regional matchup to the field.
Postwar labor unrest and a shifting economy push industry from cities to towns like Belding Greenville Cedar Springs and Sparta. Mills and plants expand with Murray Corporation and Extruded Metal creating hundreds of local jobs while keepsake industries broaden, dairy and canning rise, and farmers gain profits from cherries and strawberries.
The Legion Auxiliary picnic at the city park Tuesday evening drew a large crowd and much enjoyment. Mrs. Benjamin Alber and Mrs. Gertrude Nichols attended, with a business meeting held after the potluck supper. Delegates to the Auxiliary convention were chosen for Grand Rapids in August.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Ann Arbor for Mrs Katherine Schallihorn 74 of 1127 Maple Road who died Monday night at St Joseph Mercy Hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Germany who came to Saline with her parents at age 11. Surviving are her husband a daughter three sons three sisters and two brothers.
Corporal Carl Wurster of the 5th Division U S Marines who saw action in the South Pacific and helped capture Iwo Jima has been discharged from the Great Lakes Naval Separation Center and returned home Tuesday. He entered service June 27 1944 and went overseas November 23 1944, he is the son of Mrs Luetta Wurster of E Michigan Avenue.
W G Hayhon of Oaklands Inc Ann Arbor outlined Saline Rotary plans for the first anniversary of V J Day August 14 with a county wide Welcome Home parade and activities. Two bath houses at Saline Valley Farms funded by local gifts were prepared for transport to the lake with volunteer crews and Milan Rotary support. The Black and White cattle show at City Park August 22 was announced with a Rotary pot lunch and ice cream. The program closed with the film Crime Does Not Pay. Attendees included Milan and Saline officials and W G Hayhon.
Local lumber and building supply shortages threaten repair and remodeling projects. Wheeler's Drug Store brightens its interior at the dairy bar despite scarcity while Wiedman's new garage stalls await steel sash. Saline Mercantile work slows as material remains overdue. When relief arrives, expect a flurry of hammer activity.
The Bridgewater Fire Department will hold its annual meeting at the Bridgewater Elevator on Friday July 26 at 8 30 p m The notice signed by President George Bersuder Chief Oscar Bersuder and Secretary E G Mann warns that lack of response could result in the fire apparatus not being available in the future.
A stark reflection on the torment of blindness and the futility of living without ability to endure the condition. The statement underscores the deep hardship faced by the visually impaired and the struggle to cope with such limitations.
More than 500 American Legion posts urge civic groups to observe August 14 as Welcome Home Day for World War II veterans. The plan, led by the Legion’s Americanism commission, follows a March 1946 concept to mark the first V J Day anniversary with a state holiday urged by Governor Kelly. Michigan is said to lead in legislative action for the V J Day remembrance with widespread street dances and community programs planned.
Trial examiner Charles E. Person of the National Labor Relations Board recommended dismissing two unfair labor practices charges filed by the Utility Workers Union of America CIO against the Detroit Edison Co. He said the union's charges were unfounded, finding no interference with employees or domination of the independent Detroit Edison Employees Association.
Clyde Lowe, longtime Kroger manager, is succeeded by Frank Fox of Ann Arbor. Lowe leaves to lead a new Kroger in Sandusky Thumb district after a brief vacation, and will assume duties there in a couple of weeks.
A pithy suy says slander resembles counterfeit money, with many fearing to mint it yet few hesitate to pass it along. The comment reflects caution about falsehoods that circulate and harm reputations.
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