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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1953

Page

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Saline Bakery Opens and Local ponderings

Saline Sidelights notes the Saline Bakery opening attracts many customers and pleasant baking aromas. It mentions the Arnold family moving to Ithaca New York for Cornell University and their police dog Kiskus. Miss Lulu Fairbanks of Seattle, ex Saline resident, is chosen as a guest on Mary Margaret McBride’s New York program to discuss women’s civic roles.

Richard Arnold Mr. Arnold Cornell University Ithaca New York Arnolds Lulu Fairbanks Seattle Washington 4Saline Alaska Weekly Mary Margaret McBride United States Miss Fairbanks Mary Vi McBride Inew York

Community Chest Holds Meeting in Saline

The Saline Community Chest met at Mrs Ed Laudons home on June 15 with Milton Hartman presiding. A $200 grant to Saline Library was approved and discussion of a Community Center proceeded. Officers elected include A L Giltrow president Mrs Luther Dicks secretary Ken Rogers treasurer and directors Carl Curtiss Ken Jeppesen Mrs Walter Mac Arthur James Beal and Milton Hartman. Organizations were urged to appoint representatives and notify Mrs Luther Dicks for inclusion in the 1953 54 budget.

Saline Community Chest Ed Laudon Milton Hartman Saline Library Community Chest A. L. Giltrow Luther Dicks Ken Rogers Carl Curtiss Ken Jeppesen Walter MacArthur James Beal

My Year in the U S A A German exchange student's reflection

Paul Harbecke recalls a year in Saline Michigan and visits to Manchester Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. He notes school work good grades a diploma earned in Saline High and participation in football basketball and track. He spoke at Rotary Farm Bureau and Exchange Club events and compared life in Europe with American daily life.

Paul Harbecke United States America Saline High Manchester High Ann Arbor High University of Michigan Rotary Club The Farm Bureau J.C.C Exchange Club Europe Italy France Switzerland Austria Belgium

Meter Petitions April City Parking Meter Debate

The Merchant's Association submitted a petition with over 200 names seeking repeal of the Parking Meter Ordinance. A prior petition with 300-plus names was rejected on technical grounds. If 25 percent of registered voters sign, the Council may repeal the ordinance or call a special election. The piece notes off street parking as a prerequisite and includes a councilman's upcoming viewpoint column.

Merchant’s Association Pettion Max Collins Saline

Recital Highlights Families and Duets at Mrs Knight Studio

Mrs J H Knight presented a piano pupils recital on Thursday evening June 11 at her studio An enthusiastic audience enjoyed family groups two piano duets and concertos by members of several families including Brown Carr Curtiss Engel Johnson Kubler Johnson son Davis and Wright names with solo pieces by Doll Harwood Heiber Jedele Karner Ross and Siemisen. The Davis family of Worthington visited relatives in the area.

J. H. Knight Carol Robert Brown Carolyn Ione Carr Carl Mary Curtiss Paul Anita Engel Howard Johnson Patty Lois Judy Kubler Michael Patty Johnson Mary Ann Prout Betsy Wright Eddie Doll Janice Harwood Joanne Heiber Lorraine Jedele Sandra Karner Sandra Ross Judy Siemisen

Elmer Rothfuss 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Elmer Rothfuss were surprised by friends and relatives on Sunday for their 25th wedding anniversary. A 44 potluck noon dinner followed a mock wedding ceremony and reminiscing. Guests included Adolph Stierle and many area families and friends listed.

Elmer Rothfuss Rothfuss Firs Adolph Stierle Ms. Rothfuss Pope Wee Wm. Kuebler Milan Walt Kappler Manchester Ichael Clinton Clarence Finkbeiner Ann Arbor Jimmy Stic_e Bucckennogs Kay Eiseniner Man Eshastian Kinkbeiner Roscoe Cammett Edward Omar Fedamp Gordon Anthony Susan Mays Fred Stiere Karl Theurer Amos Lackhardt George Stesb Erwin Stiete Lonald Norma Merviit Lucia Finkbeiner Norma Finkbeiner

Saline Jaycees elect officers for the year

The Saline Jaycees have elected Lee Robison as president. Jin Beal becomes vice president, Al Wiedman secretary, Ollie Steiner treasurer, with Ken Lavery and Mike Strait on the Board of Directors. Robison is a founder and former Saline JC member.

Saline Jaycees Lee Robison Jin Beal al Wiedman Ollie Steiner Ken Lavery Mike Strait Saline Jcc Lee J.C. C Jim Beal J. C’s Salre J. Cs Steiney Ken Savery Pas Ollie Bob

Saline Teachers To Spend Busy Summer

Saline Area School District teachers outline summer plans with most busy. Five will pursue University of Michigan graduate studies. Five more work various jobs while four stay home with trips. Several specific staff names and activities noted including rehearsals, construction, and factory work.

Salime Area University of Michigan Lois Sebastian Clare Collins Dwight Reynolds G. J. Bonich Saline Heater Jacquith Jackson Mildred Haswell Jean Taylor Alberta Rogers Homer Kuebler Howard Hill

Uninvited Guests Celebrate Rothfuss Anniversary

Sunday afternoon about 40 visitors joined Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rothfuss to help them celebrate an anniversary. A good time was had by all and the couple thank guests for gifts flowers and cards.

Elmer Rothfuss Mrs. Rothfuss

Saline Mill Theater To Open Soon

Saline Mill will host four classic comedies this summer with a new theatrical group infrastructure. Dramarama director Warren Pickett calls the venue first appearance with "Bell Book and Candle" as the opening production.

Saline Saline Mill 112 Warren Pickett Pickett The Millers Promiaudience Angel Street

Meeting and Election To Be July 13 1953 Saline District

The Saline Area School District 6 frac tional will hold its first regular election on July 13 1953 to elect one Board of Education member for the expiring term of Mrs Robert Merchant elected April 29 1953. Petitions signed by at least twenty five qualified electors must be filed with the Secretary of the Board at least twenty days before the election with the last day June 24 1953. Electors may not sign petitions for more than one candidate though any number of petitions may be filed. petitions available at the Superintendent’s office.

Milan Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Tecumseh Dunlee Brighton Saline Jaycees Saline A. Siemsen Rotary Rotary Club Saline Alumni Association Saline High School St. Andrew’s Church Siemsen Kenneth Rogers JoAnne Steiner Bessie Collins Bernard Lewis Robert Harrison Allen Wood Dorothy Kazmier Saline High Kim Jacobsen Kelven Braun Karen Taylor Clare de Lune Debussy Mary Lou Gall Donald Gall Korea Lyra Lyra Chorus Arthur Godfrey Saline Area Board of Education Robert Merchant Secretary of the Board of Education Saline School

Coming Events List For City Park Activities

The schedule lists a Fire Demonstration on Thursday June 18 at 8:00 p m in City Park a Cub Scout Meeting Friday June 19 at 6 30 p m in City Park and an Ice Cream Social at St Paul s Church on Wednesday June 24 at 7 30 p m all described in a community notices column.

City Park St. Paul's Church

Saline Welcomes New Schrebelt Bakery

The Schrebelt Saline Bakery at 111 West Michigan Avenue opens with strong early business. Owner Joe Schrebelt Jr reports top customer reception and high praise for the quality of baked goods. The Saline Observer joins the community in extending a warm welcome.

Schrebelt

Oil and Gas Fire Fighting Demonstration Tonight

A Saline Park demonstration tests fog fighting for oil and gas fires at 8:00 pm on Thursday June 18. The Saline Fire Department, after six training nights, will ignite six fires in a 20 by 30 foot pit and aim to extinguish flames rising 60 to 70 feet with 60 gallons of water in 10 to 20 seconds. rain or shine, public observers welcome.

Saline Park Saline Fire Department

Rev Feuell Returns To Saline For Fourth Year

Reverend R R Fevell pastor of the Saline Methodist Church is returning for another year. The decision was made at the Detroit annual conference in Albion. This will be his fourth year serving Saline.

R. R. Fevell Methodist Church Saline Detroit Albion Rev. Fevell Saline Methodist Church

Weekend Visits Reach Commerce Lake and Saline Game

Mr and Mrs Harry Friis and Mrs Chester Hilton with daughter spent Sunday at Commerce Lake at the cottage home of Mrs Friis s brother Ralph Derr and family. Mr and Mrs Walfred Larson and family attended the Saline ball game in Lansing Sunday.

Harry Friis Chester Hilton Commerce Lake Friis Ralph Derr Walfred Larson Saline Lansing

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S.A A.A. News Mrs Elmer Rothifuss the Science Corner George Bonich Michigan Ohio He Weather Bureau Paul Davis Worthington Ray Davis Martin Biar Jaycees Pres Wayne Graduate Miss Bana Mee Love Edna Mae Tove Edna Love Wayne University Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honorary Society Miss Love Saline Mill Theater Rev. Feuell
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