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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

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Ball Chasers Warned to Respect Mrs Fahiner’s Garden

Local note reports youngsters chasing balls near a ball park should avoid Mrs. Fahiner’s North Ann Arbor street garden. She offers to return lost balls if they call tomorrow. Also mentions staff changes and a Friday night Night Court Revue at the high school gym sponsored by the American Legion seeking funds.

Fahiner Ann Arbor Street Ball Park Canada Dodge Coupe William Frankenmuth News Frankenmuth Poduick Bill” Lamb Bill Flint Manchester Observer Dave Cranston Ypsi State Hospital

Former Saline Resident Otto Schwoche Dies at 77

West Saline resident Otto Schwoche died suddenly at his Detroit home on Saturday June 17 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been retired 13 years after farming in Saline and Plymouth. Survived by wife Emma and children Elmer Mrs John Hdelmayer George Mrs Kenneth Truesdell Mrs Paul Williamson and William eight grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters Funeral services were held Wednesday at Schatz and Will Funeral Home and St Mathews Evangelical Lutheran church with burial at Glen Eden Detroit.

Otto Schwoche West Saline Detroit Schwoche Saline Plymouth Emma Elmer John Hdelmayer George Kenneth Truesdell Paul Williamson William Frank O’niel Anna Prost Schatz Will

Richard E. Bjork Named Assistant Cashier at Saline Bank

The Saline Savings Bank announces Richard E. Bjork as Assistant Cashier. He comes from First State Bank of East Detroit and served 3.5 years in the U S Army, including two years in China as a calvary instructor. Bjork is a Walsh Institute graduate and will relocate to Saline with Mrs Bjork. Also noted is Charles Alber expected to remain in St Josephs Hospital after recent surgery.

Saline Savings Bank Richard E. Bjork Bjork First State Bank of East Detroit U. S. Army China Chinese Calvary Walsh Institute of Accounting Detroit Saline Charles Alber St. Joseph’s Hospital Ann Arbor

Dorothy Otto to Wed Keith Sutton in June Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Frederick Otto announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Keith Sutton son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sutton of Mt Clemens The couple plan a June 24 ceremony at Federated Church Dorothy a graduate and kindergarten teacher Keith a junior at Michigan State College Hastings.

Frederick Otto Dorothy Keith Sutton Frank Sutton Sherdian St Mt. Clemens Miss Otto Michigan State Normal College Ypsilanti Mount Clemens Michigan State College Hast Lansing Federated Church

Virginia Lindemann Weds Donald Drexler At Willow Village

Miss Virginia Lindemann and Donald Drexler wed Thursday at St. Alex Rectory Willow Village with Father Brook officiating. The couple plans a three day trip through upper Michigan before settled at 1541 Richmond Willow Village.

Virginia Lindemann Donald Drexler Willow Village Otto Lindemann Textile Road Marcellus Drexler East Grand Boulevard Ypsilanti St. Alex Rectory Father Brook Alice Drexler Michigan Richmond

Traffic Violations Listing From Detroit and Nearby Areas

A compilation shows Archibald MacLannan and Glendene Jones cited June 14 for improper passing and speeding respectively. Harry Hack paid for speeding on June 15, while Roger Ely and Ralph Frey faced stop-sign violations. George Klager faced drunken driving arrest June 18. Adrian Spear and Joe Darington appear for speeding and loss of vehicle control. The list ends with parking and related notices and a note on a vacation in Ontario.

Archibald MacLannan Burnette Street Detroit Glendene’ Jones B. James Street Hazel Park Harry Hack Humbold Roger Ely N. Platt Montpelier Ohio Dorset Joe Darington Findley Street David Aseltine Ann Arbor

Locals Triumph in First Home League Game Under Lights

Saline catcher Red Filsinger stole bases including home as opponents Williamston fell 9 to 1. Fearless Fosdick pitched nine innings allowing five hits and 11 strikeouts with a triple and two walks. Bridger left with a leg injury as Williamston scored once. Saline celebrated strong local support. next games against Milan and Old Timers loom. Tonight Fowlerville arrives for an 8:30 p.m. game featuring Charlie Gehringer hometown pride.

Red” Filsinger Saline Williamston Fosdick Bridger Hilsinger Hoeft Armbruster Milan A. R. Lambarth Seminole Detroit Mich Fowlerville Charlie Gehringer

Saline Night Baseball Home Schedule Draft

The Saline night baseball schedule lists games on June 22 at Saline with Fowlerville, July 5 Webberville Independents at Saline, July 22 Lansing at Saline, July 27 Chelsea at Saline, August 5 Mason at Saline, and August 15 Pinckney at Saline. Admission is 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults.

Fowlerville Saline Webberville Independents Lansing Chelsea Mason Pinckney

Michigan waterfowl nesting up this year says MUCC event

At the 13th annual Michigan United Conservation Clubs convention in Ludington June 15 16 waterfowl biologist Herb Miller reports Michigan marsh and lake nesting duck numbers exceed last two years. MUCC honors Pfeiffer Brewing for conservation support while regional US Fish and Wildlife Service officials discuss waterfowl seasons and bag limits. Also noted are travel details of William Austin and Alfred Truesdale to San Antonio to visit Mrs Curtis hospitalized with a broken hip.

Michigan Herb Miller Conservation Department Michigan United Conservation Clubs Ludington MUCC Pfeiffer Brewing Company Sportmen’s Clubs The S. Fish and Wildlife Service Canada Mexico United States William Austin Alfred Truesdale Wayne San Antonio Texas American Airlines Mr. Austin Frankie Curtiss Truesdale Curtis

Summer swimming program starts Monday for Saline Milan Scout crews

The Saline and Milan Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts begin a summer swimming program next Monday at Evans Lake with three skill groups Sinkers Swimmers and Advanced Swimmers. Mike Bennett leads the advanced group with aides Kenneth and Joe Tobias while Yale trained. Ken Jeppesen heads the buddy board and safety features include two boats manned by rowers and a beach cabin funded by Floyd Wanty. A water carnival in August ends the season.

Saline Milan Cub Evans Lake The Lake Mike Bennett Kenneth Joe Tobias Matt Mann University of Michigan Bennett Yale University Dick Scruggs Yerry Gonser Ed Taylor Beny Ken Jeppesen Floyd Wanty Dayle Potter Robert Klueter

Local Couple Exchange Vows At Federated Church

Miss Virginia Henderson and Paul R. Hocking wed at the Federated Church Saturday evening in a ceremony conducted by Rev. R. S. Hocking and Henry McKenzie. The bride wore a marquisette gown with Chantilly lace and a fingertip veil. attendants included Lois Finkbeiner and bridesmaids in pale green frosted organdy. After a reception in the church parlor, the couple plans to reside at 4121 North Ann Arbor Street, Saline. The bride is from Saline. the groom from Dexter, both with local schooling and work histories noted.

Virginia Henderson Maurice Henderson Paul R. Hocking R. &. Hocking Federated Church Hocking Henry McKenzie Chantilly Lois Finkbeiner Donald Deppmann Ann Arbor Joyce Hocking Pamela Karen Hocking Floyd Hocking Asbery Kenneth Savory Dexter David Duff Saline Earl Scruggs Jaine Vogel Hazen Jewell Dorothy Marie Finch Russell Widmayer Lillian Hocking Niagara Falls Washington, D. C Ann Arbor Street

Frank's Texaco Bowlers Plan Dinner and Tigers Game

Frank's Texaco bowling team will treat their wives and fianc es to dinner and a Yankee Tiger ballgame at Detroit Friday evening June 23.

Frank Texaco Detroit

Legion Elects New Officers At Wm. B. Lutz Post 322

Frank Carter was elected Post Commander of Wm. B. Lutz Post 322 at the American Legion meeting last Thursday. Other officers elected include Henry Ormsby Senior Vice Commander Elmer Blumhardt Junior Vice Commander Carl Moehn Chaplain Willard Hartman Sgt at Arms and Don Burkhart Historian. Appointments for Adjutant and Service Officer will follow. Installation will occur after the Department convention in August. Commander Lawrence Deede and a post team will install Manchester American Legion officers on July 10.

Frank Carter Wm. B. Lutz American Legion Henry Ormsby Elmer Blumhardt Carl Moehn Willard Hartman Don Burkhart Department Lawrence Deede Manchester American Legion

Local Men Cast In Night Court Revue At Saline High

Local men will perform in the Night Court Revue at Saline High School gym on Friday June 23 at 8 30 pm. The show features a cast of characters including Clerk Sam Lambarth Judge Frank Deede and Miss Nightingale Art Zurlinden and Russ Hughes among others. Proceeds go to the American Legion Memorial Home.

Saline High School Sam Lambarth Frank Deede Sourpuss Don Burkhart Laughing Boy Tony Schild Sam John Green

Local residents set out on cross border vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Myron Gallagher departed Friday for a trip into Canada and the northern Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Harald Armbruster and son Owen joined by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Haines and daughter Jeri Lynne spent the weekend in Lake City visiting Mrs. Jessie Haines.

Myron Gallagher Canada Michigan Harald Armbruster Owen Norman Haines Jeri Lynne Lake City Jessie Haines

Harold L. Ward Seeks Republican Nomination for Congress

Harold L. Ward of Ann Arbor announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in Michigan's Second District. A farmer and real estate businessman, he serves in farm groups and youth programs, with University of Michigan training in political science and economics. Ward highlights rural urban representation and agricultural interests.

Harold L. Ward Ann Arbor Mr. Ward Michigan American Farm Bureau National Grange Ward Farmers’ Club University of Michigan South University Avenue

Willing Workers Club Holds May Meeting

The Willing Workers met at Mrs. Robert Hammond's home with singing and devotionals by Mrs. Herman Mehler. Members made cancer pads, and a supper was provided by the hostess. The annual picnic is set for July 20 with details to be announced later.

Robert Hammond Herman Mehler

Herter Reunion Held In Saline

The fourth annual Herter reunion was held Sunday June 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Herter with 50 persons attending. Larry Herter son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Herter was the youngest member and Fred Grob of Pleasant Lake Road was the oldest. No definite plans were made for next year's reunion.

Herter Walter Herter Larry Herter LeRoy Herter Fred Grob Pleasant Lake Road

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests

Rev and Mrs R S Hocking and family dine with Mr and Mrs Arthur Silveus and Mrs Lela O Leary of Brooklyn. C G Everett and family received Fathers Day call from son Paul Everett on West Coast. Lela O Leary visits Saline staying with daughter Mrs Arthur Silvens. Irene Schwoche new VEIW Club vocalist and pianist in Ann Arbor.

R. S. Hocking Arthur Silveus Lela O'Leary Brooklyn C. G. Eiverett Paul Everett Saline Arthur Silvens Irene Schwoche Veiw Club Ann Arbor

League Off To Good Start In Softball Debut

Saline Softball League opened under lights at the community athletic field on June 20. Hoeft's Service defeated the American Legion 9 to 7 after a late Legion rally, with D Otrambo winning and Fosdick catching. Ypsi State Hospital edged Gross Farm Equipment 20 to 2 in a close second game despite the latter's brief formation. Christner earned the win for the hospital with Hale catching. Armbruster took the loss for Gross with Guenther behind the plate.

Saline Community Athletic Field Hoeft American Legion Ypsi State Hospital Ares Legion D. Otrambo Fosdick J. Winkle J. Gonser Yopsi State Hospital Gross Farm Equipment Christner Buckler Hale Armbruster Guenther Hoefts Am Legion R Brassow A. Hoeft Larson Uphaus Burdick RK Moehn Ij Taylor H O. Hoeft Ib Hartman Kohler Frey Id Otrambo Am. Legion Gross Farm YSH Johnson

Saline Softball League Schedule

Schedule shows games from June 20 to July 14 with matchups including Hoefts Service American Legion State Hospital Gross Farm Equip Saline Dairy Haarers Market and others. Times listed as 7 30 and 9 00 for various dates in Saline.

Hoeft’s Service American Legion State Hospital Gross Farm Saline Haarer’s Hoeft’s Saline Dairy Haarer

Cub Scouts Summer Program Picnic-Supper Pack Meeting

Weekly den meetings are paused until September. The fourth Wednesday monthly summer picnic supper runs June through August at Salina Park opposite Ford Dam starting 6:30 p.m. Awards, games, and campfire ceremonies follow. Parents bring a sandwich, dish to pass, and drinks. Rain dates published in the Latino Observer.

Salina Park Ford Dam Latino Observer Sill Mike Bennett

Mr and Mrs Max Collins Visit Midland Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Max Collins and family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Don Francisco of Midland.

Max Collins Don Francisco Midland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anei Dorothy Otto Don Ford Harold A. Miller Donna Trolzy Arthur. Moehn Iron Bridge Ontario Congress Willing Workers Club Meeting Cub Scouts
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