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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
4
Names and places fill a Saline circular with visits, hospital notes, and society happenings. Detroit visitors, Edgard Guthard of Chicago, weddings, baptisms, and a hospital operation mark a busy period. Special O E S initiation, Legion Auxiliary dinner, and regional dealer meetings unfold alongside family visits and travel.
The Circle, made up of pastors and wives from churches in the Ann Arbor Region of the Michigan Indiana Synod, Evangelical and Reformed Church, and retired pastors in the Region, met at the home of Rev and Mrs Edward Drews in Dexter on Tuesday. The organization has been active for more than fifty years.
John S. Drake died Friday in Detroit after a short illness. He lived in Ann Arbor from 1908 to 1925 and was a street car motorman for 12 years. Surviving are a son Edward of Ypsilanti, two daughters Orpha Drake and Leola Babcock of Carsonville, two sisters Elizabeth Moore of Ann Arbor and Orpha Birkle of Saline, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Detroit and interment was in Lodi cemetery.
Mathilda Hartman age 61 died Saturday morning at St Josephs Mercy hospital Ann Arbor after a long illness. Born July 9 1884 in Lodi township she married Fred J Hartman April 18 1906 at Bridgewater. Survived by husband son Melvin two brothers August Jacob Henes two sisters Lydia Henegs and Mrs Ferdinand Kalmbach. Funeral 1 30 p m Monday at 1621 Textile road and 2 p m at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev H L Engle. interment in Oakwood cemetery.
The Saline Rotary Club met at the Tavern last Thursday noon to view motion pictures of war scenes on Pacific islands. Guests included Rotarians Schuler and Carello of Milan and Rev. Alvin Siemsen of St Pauls church, introduced by Chairman Albert Lange.
Eve lyn Fern Pittman and Wesley Feldkamp wed in a double ring ceremony at Emanuel Evangelical and Reformed church Manchester. The bridal party included Mrs Ralph Hack as matron of honor and Miss Nina Pittman as maid of honor with bridesmaids from Jackson Dearborn and Ann Arbor. A reception for about 100 followed and the couple planned a home near Bridgewater after a short trip.
Miss Dorothy Arlene Lewis and Paul Alber wed at St James parsonage with Rev Haneberg officiating. Witnesses were Miss Viola Alber and Eldean Finkbeiner. Parents of both families attended. After a short trip they will reside with Mr and Mrs Julius Alber.
A note of thanks expresses deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindnesses gifts and flowers shown during a recent illness from Mrs Edwin Nissley confirming gratitude and personal regard.
Miss Maureen Harwood received a personal shower at her parents home in Pittsfield township. Hosts included her sisters Miss Helen Harwood, Mrs. Richard Correll, and Mrs. Webb Harwood. Breakfast was served by 16 High School and University friends. She will wed Lt. Stuart Ploetner on June 23 at Zion Lutheran church in Ann Arbor.
Miss Wanda Joan Singleton daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Singleton united in marriage to Adolph Lambarth Saturday evening June 9 at the bride’s home Rev C M Phillipp of Bridgewater officiated The couple left for a short wedding trip and now reside on Bethel Church road Attendants included sister Mrs Lawrence Whipple flower girl Bonnie L Whipple Best man was Robert Lambarth The bride was honored with showers before the wedding and is a Northville High School graduate.
About 250 people attended the reception for Rev and Mrs Siemsen at St Pauls church last Thursday honoring the new pastor and his wife. The program included the National Anthem the Pledge of Allegiance and performances by Mrs Wood and others plus greetings from local church groups and neighboring pastors. The event concluded with a welcome song and a dessert reception in the basement.
Dr Frank Gifford, Toledo optometrist, will examine eyes at the Milan Hotel office Saturday from 1:00 to 9:30 p m Glasses fitted in the 12th year in Milan.
Mrs Elvin Armbruster presided over a church gathering with Mrs Clarence Fritz and the Women's Guild members pouring coffee. The Ladies' Aid arranged profuse decorations and bouquets, while the event was attended by church and base members.
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