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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
1
Forty one boys and girls will be spotlighted in commencement exercises tonight as they graduate from a significant phase of life. The piece reflects on youth, memory, and the value of remaining young at heart, with a poetic reminiscence about childhood and the desire to recapture those days.
The school faculty offers congratulations to the class of 1950 for completing their high school careers. The message praises the graduates as alert, enthusiastic youths who have shown growth, character, and development and expresses confidence they will find a place in the modern world as respected American citizens.
Brownies and mothers will meet at Saline Park on Thursday June 15 at 1 30 PM. Bring your own sandwiches table service and a dish to pass. There will be no meeting this afternoon. Mary Ann Bienick Brownie Scout Leader.
The Child Study Club urged the City Council to slow traffic in the city park area. They asked for signs at the park entrance and a 15 mph speed limit to protect children playing there. The council favored the petition and reported contact with the State Highway Department to designate Michigan Avenue as a controlled speed zone.
Mrs. Ruth Wanty, long time Saline High School home economics teacher and Senior Class sponsor, retires to become a housewife and mother. She plans magazine articles and possibly a homemaking textbook. Past posts include Romulus, Michigan State College research, and Swift and Co. kitchen work. Married Olen Wanty in 1943, they have one son, Harry Alen.
The Saline Recreational Committee appointed Mike Bennett of 8840 Saline Milan Road as director of the summer program. Bennett, formerly with Ypsilanti State Hospital, brings extensive camp directing, life saving, and swimming instruction experience to supervise local children.
Mrs George Seyfried of 10655 West Michigan Avenue won a Pard department contest prize from Swift and Company. She described a well learned dog trick without coaching, judged worthy for the case of Pard dog food due to the dog’s intelligence and the clear description.
The piece names graduates including Joyce Alber David Anderson Keith Brososky Grace Engelhart Ruth Faust John Feldkamp Audrey Finkbeiner Frances Ross Finkbeiner Elizabeth Gilbert H McCrea Gonser Amelia Gordon Constance Gross Marjorie Haeussler Marlene Hirth Albert Hoeft Christene Jensen Marlene Jensen Jeraldine Jordan Clarence Kohler Irene Kruger Margaret Lange Shirley Love Thomas Love David Marion Helen McTaggart Glenn Meske Earl Moehn Lloyd Nissley David Phillips Dale Rothfuss Roy Sanders Wesley Schroen Donald Steiner Duane Steiner James Stierle Glen Stollsteimer Edward Taylor Gordon Timbrooks Joyce Westphal Patricia White Paul Woods.
Saline High School gym hosts the June 8 1950 commencement with invocations salutatory and valedictory, class officers, diploma presentations, and remarks by Dr Windsor H Roberts of Hillsdale College. The program features solos sextettes, a processional and recessional with music by Verdi Handel and Tschaikowsky. Class motto Not the end just the beginning and colors blue and white.
Rev. R. S. Locking delivered the Saline High School baccalaureate on June 4 with the theme Which Way Shall I Take. He cited Captain Frank Cain's blindness and service, then urged seniors to pursue purpose knowledge and power aided by God, illustrating with two brothers sharing gifts at a hilltop.
Mayor Adrian Elsman and Council extend a warm hand of welcome to Saline’s graduates. They urge young men and women to join stores factories and professions, upholding traditions while shaping a greater future with courage faith in life.
Mrs Stella R Rogers died Tuesday at 216 Russell street after an extended illness. She was born March 15 1898 in Saline to Albert and Martha Westphal. Survived by husband Lance and six children. Funeral at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Friday at 2 pm. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. Body in state 12 to 2 pm at church. viewing at Lockwood Funeral Home beforehand.
The Methodist Church youth choir presents its third annual Spring Concert Sunday night June 11 at 8 o clock. Program includes Fairest Lord Jesus God Be In My Heart The Beatitudes A Voice in the Wilderness It Is Finished O Saviour of the World Hymn to Joy Saviour Source of Every Blessing Lord Jesus I Love Thee God Our Help Passacaglia Now the Day is Over with organist Mrs Merritt Martin and director Mrs Robert Merchant.
Saline lost the opener at Heme Field to Manchester 8 to 3 as Cannon pitched for Manchester and dominated Saline's bats with fifteen strikeouts through five innings. Fosdick pitched well for Saline despite the loss. Frankie Randall's single in the fifth provided Saline's only bright moment. Saline will host Fowlerville in the Tri-County League on Thursday, June 22.
Reverend Hocking cites Proverbs to urge believers to acknowledge God in all ways. He emphasizes divine direction as the path to guidance and success, encouraging faithful reliance over self effort.
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