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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
1
The Saline Fair hosts the 11th Nationwide Crochet Contest with a 2500 prize pool and an extra 500 for Original Designs. Entries must be crocheted of mercerized crochet cotton and finished in 1952 in sixteen classes including doll clothes and new teen and senior categories.
The Michigan Associated Telephone Company becomes General Telephone Company of Michigan effective August 1. Michigan Associated is a General Telephone Corporation subsidiary. all major operating names now include General. The change is in name only, with assets and personnel unchanged. After August 1, communications go to General Telephone Company of Michigan and payments should be made payable to it.
The Young People's Groups from St. Paul's Methodist and Federated churches will host the second summer Union Service at Federated Church on Sunday August 3 at 7 30 PM. St. Paul's youth lead the devotional while Methodist members present a four child panel on Growing Up accompanied by refreshments supervised by Miss Lois Finch.
Mrs Russell Richards class president announces the Annual August outing for the Women's Class of Federated Church School. A picnic at Saline Park is set for 6 30 p m Friday August 1. Families bring own table service and food to pass. watermelons provided.
Dorothy L Burmeister and Alton Lindemann wed at St. Pauls Church Saline in a candlelight ceremony attended by immediate family. Reverend Alvin Siemsen officiated. The bride wore a nylon net ballerina gown and carried a white Bible with roses. The couple plans a Kentucky wedding trip and will reside at 208 N Michigan Ave Saline.
Esther Landwehr chronicles a European journey describing flight over the Atlantic at high altitude, a London visit with bombing-damaged sites, crossing to Paris via Dover, meeting Mrs. Joseph Lingo of Lafayette Indiana, and reflections on Paris versus London, noting vast monuments and Napoleonic-era architecture.
Federated Church conducts a summer repair program authorized by the congregation. The Church Council oversees installing a new oil furnace with R Wahl in charge, plus insulation exterior painting and re roofing the manse. Completed work includes a storm window installation and heating plant renovation with basement drainage planned.
The American Legion installed new officers on Thursday night July 24 led by Gene Bostrum. Cecil Albertson was named commander with Orville Finkbeiner and Wayne Goble as first and second vice commanders. Other officers include Wil lard Hartman chaplain Calmer Trana sergeant at arms Don Burkhart historian Norman Hedger finance officer and Frank Deede adjutant. Albertson called for unity cooperation and broad participation as potluck dinner hosted by the Auxiliary preceded the ceremonies.
Winners of the JCC Teen Age Road E O were Walfred Larson first Emil Sattler second and Elton Moehn third Charles Hazen the Milan entrant won first prize by default as Saline boys did not compete First prize paid 12 second 8 third 5 winners to contest in Lansing with state prize up to 1000 dollars for the winner Tests included road rules written exam and five driving challenges from straight line driving to 20 mph stop within 40 feet
The Saline Fair Board met July 28 and named Eldean Hickey chairman of the house show. Milan’s Mr. White won a pony ride concession, to share 35 percent of receipts. Meredith Bixby’s puppet show is set, with amateur contests, a Friday football game, and a Saturday open day. Three age groups compete for 135 dollars in prizes. Admission tentatively 25 cents, with gate split discussed with the athletic association.
Editorial explains the two separate Michigan senate votes in August primaries. voters will choose a short term vacancy and a full six year term starting Jan 1, 1953. outlines Republican and Democratic candidates for governor lieutenant governor US senator and Congress with cautions on ballot wording.
The American Legion Home was burglarized between 3 AM and 5 PM on Thursday July 24. About seven to eight dollars in change, four packs of cigarettes, and twenty cigars were stolen. liquor stock remained. Entry was via a back window with tape used to dampen sound. Sheriff’s department did not respond. Police Chief suspects a youth. Patricia Badour visiting Detroit for two weeks.
In a July meeting President Bob Say reports a strong Teen Canteen turnout of 100 to 150 at the Masonic hall. The salience of youth needs grows as Cubs lack a dedicated meeting place, prompting talk of a community center or shared building to serve both groups and others, with citizen backing requested.
Airman Robert Karl Bredernitz 20 son of Karl andri Bredernitz of Saline is completing basic indoctrination at Lackland Base near San Antonio. The course assesses aptitude for technical training and tailored career paths. Last weekend he was visited by wife and parents and his mother in law.
Harold Feeman reported a 1950 two door Ford Sedan stolen from in front of his home on Tuesday between midnight and 6 AM. State Police handled the case as local officers were off duty.
A woman named Carrie Bell Shelton, 28, from Detroit, was found wandering in Ypsilanti and taken into custody by Police Chief Bob Davis on Wednesday afternoon. She was one of five hospital escapees. all were recaptured. Shelton spoke incoherently and was not violent.
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