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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
4
Sideline Glances extols baseball in its many forms from backyard cat to organized softball and blooper ball. It celebrates how diverse versions share a diamond ethos, build lifelong friendships, and foster a spirited American sporting culture.
The Huron Valley Babe Ruth League will host an All Star game at Saline High School Diamond on Wednesday evening August 6 1958. American division stars face National division stars at 8 p.m. Pre game ceremonies begin at 7 30 including crowning Miss Huron Valley Babe Ruth queen. Entries for queen must be girls ages 13 to 15 from each league city.
Michigan State University releases one story surplus houses on campus for relocation or demolition. 20 by 45 foot units with bedroom sections selling fast. Financing with low down payment available for lot owners. Showings at 702 Birch St daily 9 to 8 including weekends. Bath sets, apartment sinks, gas water heaters, oil stoves, and more units available. Call Lansing for details.
The Dodgers beat the Yankees 13 to 3 as Fry doubled twice to lead at bat while Toth Uphaus and Austin combined for a one hit game against the Yankees. Dodgers improve to 5 wins 3 losses and the Yankees sit at 1 and 5.
The Ladies Missionary Society at York Baptist Church met to assign each member to write to a missionary and ask how they can aid Christmas work. They will bring worn sheets and roll bandages for mission hospitals and collect commemorative stamps to sell for profit. Tuesday noon Mr and Mrs Carlton Murray of Warner Road hosted Mr and Mrs Floyd.
Saline defeated Manchester 11 to 8 to clinch the American Division title in the Huron Valley Babe Ruth League. John Thoss led Saline with three hits as standings inch toward a final champion."
Mrs Rena Sanders of El Cajon with her niece Mrs Michael Obshar sky of Mooreville spent three days visiting daughter Mrs Gerald Rayburn in Warsaw Indiana before returning Saturday. A stack of newly baled hay burned at the Karl Bird farm on Judd Road Saturday afternoon. Firemen from Saline stopped the blaze from spreading to other buildings. The cause is believed to be spontaneous combustion. The fire was first noticed by children in a nearby corn field. Mr and Mrs Ray Williams of Ypsilanti hosted dinner guests Tuesday evening at the Carlton Murrays on Warner road. Mrs Michael Bennett and children of Ypsilanti visited at Murray home.
Sanders and families from Judd road and Ypsilanti gathered for a day of swimming fishing and picnicking at Little Wolf Lake. Desbrough returned from St Joseph hospital. Clif ton and Karl Bird with Linda joined trips to Prospect Park in Ypsilanti and other social calls at relatives homes across the weekend.
A July traffic violations list records numerous drivers and offenses across Michigan locations. Names include Stanley Kind Detroit Georgia Jason Wyandotte Esther Baxter Detroit Paul Caswell Waldron James Peoples Saline Marie Rhoades Conde Milan Joel Palmer Adrian Francis Belleville Enis Simon Highland Park Helen DeMink Detroit and others. Offenses cover speeding in 25 to 55 mph zones improper passing expired license plates and no license plates with fines and occasional bonds for some cases.
Michigan reports polio deaths and crippling drop in the first half of 1958 with ten paralytic cases and one death. Vaccine rollout since 1954 in 10 counties led to steady declines. doctors urge full three-dose immunization starting at three months and warning parents of unvaccinated births. Adults should also get protected as polio can affect all ages. Vaccine supplies are ample and families should consult a doctor or local health department. Also notes a home improvement item about new life for an old table with marble woodgrain paneling and casters.
California guest Mr Jessie Bird and family joined Mr and Mrs Joseph Holzhoffer for Sunday dinner in Jackson. The Birds attended a reunion with relatives from Saline Rochester Royal Oak and Romulus at Metropolitan Park near Romulus.
The Miss Babe Ruth contest proceeds under Teen-Canteen Friday at 9 PM at Saline High School. The winner advances to face eight city queens next Wednesday for Miss Huron Valley Babe Ruth. Emcee is Bob Harrison. judges include Robert Chez WOIA Nancy Ceronsky Saline Reporter and Russell Hansen Saline Observer.
Saline Fire Department responded at 1 p.m. Saturday to 960 Judd Rd to battle flames in two large outdoor stacks of baled hay and straw near a chicken house. Firefighters worked five hours to extinguish the fire. the chicken house was saved along with the chickens. Cause undetermined.
Schedule lists August matchups Yankees versus Tigers Dodgers versus Indians Tigers versus Red Sox and more with results like Braves 41 Indians 12 and Red Sox Tigers 13. Playoffs set for August 26 27 28 with team finishing rounds and rainouts rescheduled on Saturdays at 9 30 am to 1 30 pm. contact R Cruse for diamond openings.
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