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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
1
An 1883 Krakatoa eruption near Java produced the loudest sound ever heard, ejected about a cubic mile of material, and sent a 115 foot tidal wave across seas. The disaster killed about 36 000 people and altered coastlines and life globally.
Hillis Spilman McKenzie son of the Rev and Mrs Henry McKenzie was ordained by Redstone Presbytery Synod of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Church USA The ceremony occurred at Central Presbyterian Church McKeesport where he has served as student supply interim pastor since last August He will pursue a doctorate in Scotland after earning high honors including the Watson Prize in Hebrew and other awards at Western Seminary Saline plans to welcome him on June 28 and he will preach on July 5 The McKenzies and brother Douglas attended related ceremonies in Pittsburgh
In a June 23 1953 letter to Saline electors Max Collins argues that off street parking is unaffordable and meters are needed. He cites costly court actions and condemnation as barriers and notes enforcement and free parking failures in prior efforts.
The Sa line petitions seeking repeal of the parking meter ordinance were sent back to the circulating committee. Of 209 signatures, 167 counted, with 230 needed. 87 more names were gained by Wednesday leaving 26 required, while meter violation tickets start Friday June 26 unless further notice.
A reader criticizes Saline City Council for focusing on a supposed parking problem while not enforcing existing laws. The letter argues police and council mismanagement limits law enforcement and parking measures, suggesting meters would only add revenue if laws were properly enforced. The writer contends current council lacks capable management.
Saline Hospital announces births: Joseph and wife Fietcher welcome a son born June 16 weighing 6 lbs 14 oz. Grady and wife Perry greet a son born June 18 at 7 lbs 1 oz. Calvin Lirch maek and wife welcome a son born June 18 at 7 lbs 10 oz. Karl Hacklebarth and wife report a daughter born June 23 at 6 lbs 1 oz.
About 200 people attended a fire demonstration at Saline Line Park on Thursday night. Ten fires were started and extinguished with fog within 80 seconds. Saline firefighters thank donors of oil and other necessities for making the event possible.
One woman show by American oil artist Genevieve Hamel opens Monday at 3:00 p.m. in Saline Mill Theatre galleries Route 112. Hamel, based in Birmingham Michigan and Sarasota Florida, studied in Italy Germany and France and exhibits locally.
Miss Ann Taylor returns from Tiffin Ohio where she attended the General Synod meeting of the Evangelical and Reformed church She was appointed as official visitor to represent the youth group of the Michigan Indiana Synod at the General Synod which convenes every three years.
The Willing Workers Club met June 18 at Mrs. Manley Robisons home with thirty members. Mrs. Hazel Gordon was elected president. Reports were read and approved. Plans were set to serve meals at the Saline Fair and operate a fancy work booth. Committees named. Mary Finkbeiner chaired the work committee for the year. A July family picnic is planned at Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gilberts home with supper at 7 PM. Music by Misses Beulah Robison Phyllis Robison Molly Gordon Sharon Rurreson and piano by Mrs. Carl Curtis. Mizpah was repeated and the meeting adjourned. Luncheon hosted by the hostel.
Saline Mill Theatre on Route 112 prepares for an July 8 bow of Van Druten’s Bell Book and Candle. Barbara Hamel of Birmingham Michigan supervises the production after work with DuMont in New York and drama study across several colleges and programs.
John Ford resigns as Saline High School principal to take a higher paying post at Belleville High School. He cites strong community ties and affection for Saline and his colleague Mr Jensen, expressing best wishes for the district and school.
Saline Area Schools board named Jack Hayes of Carson City and Douglas Race of Grand Rapids to fill athletic department roles for the 1952 64 year Hayes becomes state director and head football coach at Saline High School Race will assist in football and coach track while teaching English Hayes succeeds John Padjen who left for Boulder City Nevada Race replaces Mario Marchisio who joined Monroe Michigan schools Marchisio had been slated to replace Padjen but resigned for the Monroe post
Tri County Baseball moved into first place by routing Saline 22 to 2 as Saline stumbled. Pitcher Hank Green earned his third win of the season. Brighton 224 4825 22 11 2 Saline 000 11400 2. Green and Keys: Jaeger Tomelin. Deckert. Fil singer: 5.
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