Saline community notes and local happenings in brief
The Saline Observer lists oddities and updates around town including a broken Rotary emblem headline, an egg within an egg found by Marvin Wayne, and the temporary close of a Saline landmark for renovation. Local births, hospital notices, visitors returning from trips, and birthday wishes follow. The PYLM plea explains Patronize Your Local Merchants, and city projects under Elwin Strait supervision advance gutter and storm sewer work with N Ann Arbor street raising and traffic impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin Strait
Mike
N. Ann Arbor
Saline Community Fair to Crown Queen in State Contest
Junior Chamber of Commerce completed plans to select a queen for Saline Community Fair with eligibility for the state contest. Entrants must be 16 to 24 and unmarried, residents of the Saline School area. Entry blanks available on page. a recent photo is required. contest closes September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Saline Community
Mary Meister
Saline
Local Chamber Hears From Rec Director
The Saline Chamber of Commerce met at the Legion Hall with 15 members present. Recreation director Thomas Johnson spoke on city programs, noting limited interest in outdoor activities and urging more funds and winter planning to expand the 1957 project. He said success depends on personnel and funding for any upcoming civic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Quick
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hall
Thomas Johnson
City of
Saline
Johnson
New Farm Administrator Named for Washtenaw Area
George E. Maiville named County Supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration serving Washtenaw Wayne and Monroe counties. He replaces Patrick J. O Malley who has acted in the post for two years. Maiville, a Lake County native, has taught Veterans Agriculture at St Johns and Vocational Agriculture at Beaverton, and served as Maple Rapids principal. The agency makes loans for livestock tools farm purchases tiling irrigation and soil conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Maiville
Farmers Home Administration
Washtenaw
Wayne
Monroe
Patrick J. O’malley
Mr. Maiville
Lake County
Veterans Agriculture
St. Johns
Beaverton
Maple Rapids
The
Weekend Food Deals Highlight Fresh Produce And Meats
Theres a midsummer abundance of peaches cantaloupes watermelons and plums at many stores. Beans cabbage tomatoes and cucumbers look like strong veggie buys while turkeys and smaller egg sizes offer good value. Halibut fish sticks canned tuna and various regional fish are touted with rail-thin price expectations for beef and pork items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Bureau of Fish and Wild Life
Florida
Official Entry Blank Occupation Phone Contests
The notice states an official entry blank requires a recent photo and lists JAMES C BEAL Box 222 Saline as the mailing address. The contest closes September 7 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Beal
Saline
Federated Church Picnic Plans Complete
Church School sponsors annual congregation picnic at Saline Park after morning worship. Howard Kuhl oversees prizes and games with committee including David Cuff as chairman and Mrs Lauren Wild Mr and Mrs Charles Uphaus and Mr and Mrs Robert Bassett. Families bring basket lunches. ice cream provided. Missy Mary Morden arranging ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of Federated Church
Church School
Howard Kuhl
David Cuff
Cuff
Lauren, Wild
Charles Uphaus
Robert Bassett
Saline Park
Missy Mary Morden
City Council Approves Water Tower Property Purchase
City officials in Saline approve buying Florence Shurtz property on east Henry street for a future water tower. Meeting also moves Country Market license to new building and grants several building permits. Speed limit is eyed for reduction to 35 mph within city limits. A special session discusses Golden Acres building permits for 18 new homes and plat approval. An election committee is formed with Muir Roesch and Wolfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Roesch
Florence Shurtz
East Henry Street
Country Market
George Conner
Ruby Giltrow
Arthur Heininger
W. McKay Street
State Highway Department
Golden Acres
Frank Villardi
Villardi
H. E. Murdoch and Sons
Detroit Street
E. Henry
S. Davenport Street
E. J. Muir
Couucilman
Everett Wolfin
Reader praise for Around Our Big City column
A reader from Saline Michigan sends thanks to the Saline Observer for the Around Our Big City feature and notes noticeable improvements in the paper. The message from Ms. Marvin Wayne Route One expresses appreciation and encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Wayne
Rotary petitions acknowledged by Hoover plant move
Saline residents signed petitions urging Hoover Ball and Bearing Company to consider Saline as a new site. C H Simmons, Hoover president, says Saline will be given consideration. final site decision postponed for six months while planning and groundwork proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Hoover
Hoover Ball and Bearing Company of
Ann Arbor
Don Ford
C. H. Simmons
Don W. Ford
Saline
Michigan
Don
JCs Appoint Committees at Jaycees Meeting
Jaycees appoints committee chairs at July 18 meeting at Don Rapp home under President Paul Woods Jr. Names include Herb Lange as Membership and Jack Steele for year program. Mark Wilson welcomed as new member. Plans set for Miss Saline Mary Meister to compete at State Fair teen contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycee
Don Rapp
Paul Woods, Jr
Herb Lange
Jack Steele
Bob Katy
James Beal
Keith Cammet
DSA
John Predmore
Cliff Tetzloff
The
Jaycees
Mark Wilson
Mary Meister
Saline
Saline Observer
Julius Alber
Oscar Alber
York
Farmers Endorse Mrs Milford for State Legislature Nomination
Mrs Beth W Milford a member of the Ypsilanti Board of Education announced a committee of prominent farmers who sponsor her bid for the Republican nomination in Washtenaw County's second district. The list includes Mr and Mrs Hayes Tefft and others with goals of jobs for older workers, lower property taxes, fair consumer costs, small business support, and better health and safety standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth W. Milford
Ypsilanti Board of Education
Washtenaw County
William Hayes
Robert Tefft
Walter Wolfgang
John S. de- Tar
Don
John McCrone
Sylvester Leonard
Ed Foster
Max Ross
Thyra Bixby
Frank McCalla
Ernie Girbach
Herman Kloem
Wendell Rhineart
LaVerne Coy
L. G. Boettner
Ellsworth Lindsley
Raymond Hannum
Milford
Plymouth Lawyer Seeks Washtenaw Probate Judge Seat
George J. Schmeman of Plymouth announces his candidacy for Probate Judge of Washtenaw County. A 25 year attorney and Salem Township resident, he serves as Justice of the Peace and sits on the Probate Rules Committee. He advocates youth guidance and recreation to curb juvenile delinquency. He is married to Norma Savery and lives at 7095 N Territorial Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Schmeman
Washtenaw County
Schmeman
Plymouth
Salem Township
Mr. Schmeman
Herman W. Schmeman
Detroit Municipal Band
Detroit
Detroit College of Law
State Bar of Michigan
Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau
Norma Savery
Territorial Rd
County Democrats Plan July 28 Meet in Ypsilanti
A July 28 gathering in Ypsilanti will feature candidates for the August 7 primary. Regional contenders include Aloysius Minick and George Robins for the Second Legislative District, and several other hopefuls for county and state posts. Frank Sczymanski will attend to represent the State Administrative Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice S. Filie
Ann Arbor Township
Franklin J. Shepherd
Ypsilanti Township
Aloysius P
Ollie) Minick
Willis
Ypsilanti
George L. Robins
Minick
Arthur Bycamper
Er Hae
Ann Arbor
Mining
Walter A. Gregg
Whitmore Lake
Lawrence Oltersdorf
Superior Township
Annette C. Hodesh
Virgel L. McAllister
Saline
Agnes B. FitzGerald
Frank Sczymanski
Michigan
State Administrative Board
Layton Stoddard
Burleson Fitzharris
Edna Hedrick
Bud Davis
Evelyn Matthews
Clara Owens
Recreation Teenagers Edge Elks 1 to 0 in Season Opener
On Thursday at the high school field Tom Johnston led the Recreation Teenager squad aged under 15 to a 1 0 victory over the Ann Arbor Elks. Doug Hoeft pitched a three hit game while Jack Kuebler collected three hits including a three RBI double. A rematch is slated for Wednesday in Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Johnston
Recreation
Ann Arbor
Interesting Happenings Around Saline In By Gone Years iGa.k
A compact look back at Saline events from 1946 highlights local life, notable residents, and community moments recorded in the year gone by. The item sketches everyday happenings, school notes, and town stirrings that shaped the year.
Severe Crash Near State Street Ends in Hospital
A pickup driven by Charles Baker Jr of Ann Arbor hit a car head on near State Street and MHS12 during a storm. A man named Geyer suffered head and back injuries. Lilian Burgan and Grady Benfield were treated for back and neck injuries. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baker, Jr
Ann Arbor
State Street
Baker
Geyer
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Lilian Burgan
Grady
Benfield
Saline
Ann Arpor
Saline General Hospital
Leonard Still
Salim
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Ave
Route 1
C. E. Haarer
Michigan Avenue
George Upnaus
St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital
Arthur Alber
Richard
George Hammond
Kenneth Akers
Independence
Missouri
Daniel Giltrow
Gregory Scott
Ruby Gilton
Pylm
Michael Katterjohn
Arthur Katterjohn
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Michael
Robert Harrison
Lizbeth Ann
Harrison
Alfred Gross
Fort Carson
Colo
U. S. Field Artillery
Jim Gross
Alfred
Germany
Palm
Gottlob Walker
Schnebelt
Mr. Walker
Beauty
Rec
N. Ann Arbor St
Dept. of Public Works
City Council
Saline Michigan
Route
Yours Very Truly, “Cliff
J.c.’S
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Wheelers Drug Store
Wiedman
Department of Health
Western Rotary Ventilator Company
Los Angeles
Sheldon Rogers
St. Joseph’s Mercy
Hosital
Caroline Finkbeiner
Paul Kuebler
Finkbeiner Brothers
Earl Kutler
Geraldine
Mirsy
Alwin Gross
Manchester
Messrs Davenport
William Davenport and Son
Davenport and Son’s
Davenport
E. M. Wallace
Tf Nichols Brothers
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