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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
1
The town announces an Alumni Dance after the annual banquet with reunions of 50 25 and 20 years and representation from the Class of 1956. Local updates cover city council, Universal Die Casting fencing, post office, and plans for a new city hall fire department and mail carrier service.
Ypsilanti mayor Rodney E. Hutchinson announced he will seek Washtenaw County probate judge in the August primary. A longtime attorney since 1949, he has served on Ypsilanti's city council and as mayor, leading youth and community programs and holding roles with local civic groups and bar associations. He cites a duty to advance youth guidance and welfare across the county.
The Federated Church Ladies Aid Society postpones its monthly meeting from next Wednesday to Friday June 8 at 2:00 PM. Miss Margaret Miller hosts at South Maple Road with social committee members listed and Mrs Silas Nord presiding. Devotions by Mrs Violet Josenhans and program led by Mrs John Geddes. All women and friends invited.
The Saline Merchants lost 7 to 6 to visiting Devon Saline last Sunday. Ratliff gave up 5 runs in the first inning while reliever John ny Domas finished 8 innings with 12 strikeouts. Saline tied the score in the ninth but 2 hits and a stolen base by the visitors produced the winning run in the tenth. Saline travels to Dearborn Sunday to meet River Rouge at Great Lakes Field.
Oliver Steiner of Lodis Township files a petition to run for the Saline Area School Board. He gathered 29 signatures and aims to unseat secretary Mrs. Robert Merchant, whose term ends in July. Election is July 9 with a June 19 filing deadline. Merchant will announce her intentions this week.
County Farm Bureau women plan a June 24 picnic at Delhi Park on the Huron River from 12 30 to 6 00 to raise funds for the Rural Activities Building project in Ann Arbor. Butter-basted chicken halves, chips, salad, rolls and beverages will be served under Lewis Klager direction with help from county clubs and 4 H volunteers.
Governor Williams declares June Dairy Month highlighting Michigan's leading dairy industry. The Michigan Milk Producers Association coordinates 17 000 farmers across 69 of 83 counties, selling fluid milk to 32 markets including Detroit, with stations trucks tests and checks ensuring fair prices and steady supply.
Circuit Judge John V. Brennan upheld the Michigan Milk Producers Association action ousting eight members who led the Fair Share Bargaining Assn. He denied an injunction petition by Fare Sharers seeking reinstatement as pre trial hearings on Harold Fritz’s bid to reorganize the delegate system concluded with trial set for June 13 in Wayne Circuit Court.
Mrs Richard Miller daughter of Mrs Helen Thomas was initiated in Zeta Phi Eta at ceremonies in the Michigan League on May 23 Ethel Waters was made an honorary member while in Ann Arbor for the event Miller majors in radio and television at the University of Michigan
The text outlines how surpluses are turned into other dairy products, detailing the shift from family cows to milk routes and dairy counter sales. It notes record milk purity and quality, with the dairy cow underpinning a large industry supplying about a third of food needs and over a quarter of a million cows serving the greater Detroit market.
Regular council meeting on June 4 approves Universal Die Casting building permit for a new addition valued about 23500 dollars. Council debates cost estimates and approves permit subject to compliance with grading and other directives from a May 24 special session.
Alfred Harwood of Saline High School won first with 255 points, narrowly beating Chelsea High School’s John Eisenheiser at 254. Saline placed third through Richard Weisenreder, and Chelsea fourth via Jim Klobuchar as 12 contestants competed on the Schni erle farm, sponsored by Washtenaw County agricultural groups with U S Soil Conservation Service judges.
The June Farm and Home section promises fresh tips and features ahead of next week’s release. Readers are urged not to miss the upcoming coverage and guidance.
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