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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
1
In June 14 Farm and Home notes, Saline accelerates talks on a new city hall fire department and a possible post office. Hospital pledges rise as Saline eyes a hospital at five miles distance. Community welcomes new residents and local business changes while pledges and projects reshape the town.
Nearly 1000 members of the Detroit Conference gathered at Adrian College Michigan for a Mass evangelism rally led by Walter Eddowes. Bishop Reed announced church appointments for the coming year including Frank Benish reassigned to Saline and new posts for Tallman at Willis and Gage at Cone.
Arthur E. Carpenter 34 announces his bid for the state senate from Washtenaw County. He is an attorney in Ann Arbor and has held Pittsfield school district and Washtenaw County education posts. A World War II navy lieutenant (jg), he is married with two daughters.
Virgil L. McAllister of Saline announced his bid for county treasurer. A 33-year-old Army Signal Corps veteran, he works at Chrysler proving grounds Chelsea and serves as financial secretary of Local 1284 UAW-CIO. Agnes FitzGerald of Salem Township announced her candidacy for county register of deeds, married to Edward R. FitzGerald, a South Lyon real estate dealer.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woods of 203 Clark Street host an open house for their parents Silver Wedding Anniversary on Sunday June 24 from 4 to 6 pm Friends are invited.
American Legion plans a June 28 Blood Bank visit to St. Joseph’s Hospital and a June 24 chicken barbecue at Delhi Park to raise funds for a Farm Activity Center on six rural acres at Veteran’s Park in Ann Arbor. County volunteers, 4-H clubs, and Washtenaw Farm Council back the event with detailed committee roles and driving directions.
The council in special session on June 13 discussed continuing fire assistance contracts with Lodi York and Saline, with Pittsfield absent. A resolution to use about 10 000 from the disposal plant residue fund was approved. Projects include storm sewer on Michigan Ave Davenport to East Henry 7248, a 1500 foot 10 inch water line on Ann Arbor Street about 13000, and a 12000 building permit for Saline Mercantile grinding equipment. Ted Westphal received approval to enclose a porch and minor remodeling for 1000.
The Vacation Bible School started this week at First Methodist Church with fifty pupils and eleven teachers and helpers. It will run next week from Monday to Friday 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for children aged 4 to 12. A demonstration service is set for Thursday evening June 28 at 7:30 p.m. All parents and friends are invited to attend.
Registration for the primaries closes July 7. The registration books open daily from 8 am to 5 pm, with Saturday hours 8 am to noon and Sunday closed, in the period leading up to the election.
A reader named Jacob Wild of Milan sends $3.00 to renew a year of the Saline Observer. He expresses appreciation for the newspaper and asks for continued credit if the renewal is late. The letter mentions enjoying the Farm and color section.
The Friendship Class of Federated Church School meets Wednesday June 27 at 1 30 PM at 303 North Ann Arbor Street. Mrs Lewis Ernst hosts and Mrs Alger Allison presides over the business session. The program studies the Fifteenth Chapter of St John’s Gospel.
After illness delays, Teen Canteen opens Friday at Saline High School gym registration starts 8:00 p.m. All teens from the Saline Area School District 7th grade and up may attend with a registered member. Out of town guests welcome with a member.
Sheriff Erwin L. Klager and undersheriff Charles W. Shaw will attend the Michigan State Sheriff's Convention in Port Huron from June 25 to 27. Two Wash tenaw County scout cars will lead a parade on the second day, with several counties sending mounted posses. St Clair County Sheriff Ferris Lucas of Port Huron hosts visiting officials.
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