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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

4

Visitors and police caution noted in Saline society notes

Mrs Gordon Anthony visits her sister in Jackson while George Steele and family visit the Lueckhardts. Irene Burlingame stays with Lucille April in Clinton. Mrs A J Warren receives an Electrochef. Two Ypsilanti men drinking during Governor Brucker address are detained by Officer Alber and fined 15 dollars each before release. Local ads promote confections and discounted meats and furniture.

Gordon Anthony Edwin Warner Jackson George Steele Dexter Aaron Lueckhardt Irene Burlingame Clinton Lucille April A. J. Warren Davenport Schmids

Local notices and arrivals from Pleasant Lake to Ann Arbor

Fifty years ago reports note Dr. Wallace and Mr. Weimann at Pleasant Lake harvesting fresh fish. Herman Josenhans leaves his father’s shop for a position in Ann Arbor. Professors Whitney and Lyman visit to inspect the local school. Alumni dues urged at Burkhart’s. Home grown strawberries sell for 11 cents a quart. The class of 1902 lists Rose Sanford Edna Wood and Carl Josenhans.

Wallace Weimann Pleasant Lake Presbyterian Church Ypsilanti Herman Josenhans Ann Arbor Whitney U. of M P. Lyman Normal College Tooze

Saline General Hospital Births Highlights

Mr and Mrs Neil Tracy of Saline announce a son born June 2 weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. Mr and Mrs Monroe Phillips of Saline announce a son born June 1. Medical staff include Loretta Dechert Emily Fosdick. Notables: Professor Theodore Running of Ann Arbor Mary Shevlin Cicero Illinois Georgia ODonnell. Tonsillectomies: Thomas Zahn Saline Kenneth Wenk Chelsea Thomas Hufford Milan Marilyn Fry Ann Arbor.

Neil Tracy Monroe Phillips Loretta Dechert Emily Fosdick Theodore Running Ann Arbor Mary Shevlin Cicero Tllinois Georgia O’donnell Thomas Zahn Kenneth Wenk Chelsea Thomas Hufford Milan Marilyn Fry Anne Arbor

Legion Auxiliary honors Gold Star families at 42-member meeting

The William B. Lutz Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home with 42 members and guests. They honored Gold Star Mothers Wives and Sisters, heard Sue Thomas tell of Europe experiences, and announced upcoming events including parades, poster prizes, a hospital party, and a June 15 Otter Lake billets open house. Delegates for department conventions were elected for Grand Rapids in August.

William B. Lutz American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Sue Thomas Europe Margaret Vance Olga Lambarth Ypsilanti State Hospital Otter Ake Childrens Billet Luella Dell Sally MacArthur Luella Winkle Genevieve Martin Grand Rapids

Fascinating Fashions Blend Frontier Wear With Glamour

Dale Evans designs her own western inspired outfits emphasizing frontier pants and hand tooled belts for comfort and fit. Dinah Shore notes western touches can elevate gala attire with silks and velvets embroidered in gold and silver for dramatic evenings.

Dale Evans Radio ITV Roy Rogers Dale Frontier Dinah Shore CBS Jack Smith Ginny Simms

Legion Auxiliary Thanks Helpers for Poppy Sale Parade

The American Legion Auxiliary thanks all who helped in the Poppy Sale Memorial Day Parade and for flowers. Mae Harms, Sec.

American Legion Auxiliary Mae Harms Sec

Saline High School Elects Senior Council Officers

Saline High School students elected seniors to all Student Council posts on May 27. President Richard Miller won 216 votes. Kelven Braun becomes vice president. Rhea Menzel is secretary. Nancy Woods elected treasurer. Seven homeroom reps chosen. two more to be elected in September. Amendment one granting veto power passed. amendment two creating a judicial branch failed by margin.

Saline High School Richard Miller Kelven Braun Rhea Menzel Nancy Woods James Knight Sharon Starling Nancy Ross Walfred Larsen David Bredernitz Richard Wiedmayer Bruce Parsons Marie Sacks Shirley Uphaus Karen Taylor Christina Schnierle Sharon Larson James Rhoades

Detroit Edison Names New Assistant Manager for Ann Arbor District

Edward M. Sherburne, 86, appointed assistant manager of Detroit Edison’s Ann Arbor District by district manager Gage R. Cooper. Sherburne, born in Berkeley, California, studied at the Sorbonne and Lansing College, has served in Detroit Edison since 1936 with Army service in France and England. He is a former personnel coordinator in the central sales offices and active in civic groups.

Edward M Sherburne Detroit Edison Ann Arbor Gage R. Cooper Cooper Robert R. Brown Walter Maier Berkeley California Sorbonne Paris Lansing College Shoreham Sussex England France Adjutant-General’s Corps Detroit Junior Board of Commerce American Red Cross Public Health Committee

Sweet Monarch Louis XIV Praised For Fragrance Habit

The article notes Louis XIV, famed king of France, as “the sweetest smelling monarch” because he wore large quantities of perfume daily, reflecting his courtly hygiene and prevailing scent culture.

Louis XIV

Local Briefs Highlight Residents and Social Visits

Mrs. Leonard Hutzel returns from St Joseph Mercy Hospital on Monday. Gerald Graf and family move into Herman Bredernitz apartment on North Harris Street. Charles Kern begins construction of new home on Saline Heights. Oscar Weber hosts Elmer Cammett family and Glen Weber family for dinner. Paul Lee hosts bridge club last Thursday. Robert Starling and Billy visit George Martin in Detroit.

Leonard Hutzel St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Gerald Graf and Herman Bredernitz North Harris St Charles Kern Saline Heights Oscar Weber Elmer Cammett Glen Weber Paul Lee Robert Starling Billy George Martin Detroit

Rothfuss Rites Held for John G. Rothfuss

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday June 4 at 2 p m for John George Rothfuss who died June 1. Born August 20 1872 in Boesingen Germany he came to the United States at 18 and married Lydia Finkheiner on December 18 1901. Surviving are son Elmer and grandson Dale Rothfuss both of Saline and brother Michael Rothfuss of Clinton Township. He belonged to St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church in Saline with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Lockwood John George Rothfuss Mr. Rothfuss Boesingen Germany Lydia Finkheiner Elmer Dale Rothfuss Saline Michael Rothfuss Clinton Township Rothfuss St. Paul’s Evangelical and

Former Saline Man Receives Degree at Olivet College

Michael Bennett, a Saline native and former University of Michigan student, received a bachelor of arts degree at Olivet College during the 92nd commencement. President Raymond Blackney presided. Dr. Alexander Grant Ruthven gave the address. Bennett also won the State College Scholarship to pursue graduate work at Rackham. He will live in Ypsilanti while studying.

Olivet College Raymond Blackney Alexander Grant Ruthven University of Michigan Michael Bennett Pas Olivet Bennett State College Rackham Graduate School Saline Ypsilanti

Timeline of Saline and Vicinity 1921 1926 Highlights

A historical chronology lists events from 1921 to 1926 in Saline and nearby areas. Notable items include the Burg and Tol murder by bandits on Burg Farm in 1921, fires and storms, a 1922 coal miners strike, Harding's 1923 death, ships wrecks, street paving efforts, transit and utility developments, and the Shenandoah airship crash in 1925.

George Burg Henry Tolmar Burg George Cook Harding San Francisco U.S California Baker Detroit Chicago Ford Motor Co William Jennings Bryan D.U.R Eliott Shenandoah Ara Ohio B. Cook Fred Schmid Grocery England Grand Rapids

Ila Huff to Deliver Commencement Address at SHS

Mrs. Ila Huff will speak at Saline High School graduation on the theme Effective Citizenship. Her career spans roles from country teacher to Oklahoma legislature member and Memphis juvenile services director.

Ila Huff SHS Saline High School America Oklahoma State Department of Child Welfare Oklahoma State Orphanage Oklahoma State Legislature Council Memphis Juvenile Court Girls’ Club of Memphis

Fishing Land Wisconsin Ties Record With Vast Stream Network

The report notes Wisconsin features an extensive 10 000 mile network of trout streams, highlighting its significance for anglers and regional recreation. Local officials tout the breadth of streams as a key resource for tourism and fishing culture.

Wisconsin

Angles in Photography From High to Low for Better Shots

The article urges using high and low angles rather than eye level to improve outdoor and indoor photographs. It notes background control, variety, and dramatic effects, with the example of a girl at play to show natural posing and reduced self consciousness.

John van Guilder

Miss Hilda Heusel Wins George Wilson Prize

Miss Hilda Heusel of Saline Michigan won the George R Wilson prize at Olivet College Olivet Michigan June 1 The freshman with the highest standing in the class receives the award Heusel salutatorian of Saline High School last year has maintained high scholarship and appears on the Academic Achievement list all year.

Hilda Heusel George Wilson Olivet College Olivet Michigan Eugene Heusel Johnson Road Saline George R. Wilson Hilda Saline High School

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