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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1955

Page

3

Saline Clinches Huron Title Share With Dexter Rout

Saline Hornets crushed Dexter 67 30 to clinch a share of the Huron title. Big Si Woods set a new Saline single game scoring record with 34 points, while Dick Hoeft added eight and England six as Saline built a 27 6 first quarter lead and stretched it to 39 14 at halftime. Dexter was hampered by injuries as Malley Wentzel led Dexter with seven points.

Saline High Hornets Dexter High Dexter Dick Hoeft Saline Big Si Woods Big Si Wally Larson Earl Feldkamp Woods Hoeft England Simpson Steiner Malley Wentzel Bill Tupper Dave Miles Bill Pidd Lincoln Si Woods al Gross al Rensteiler Rentschier St Woods Jim England al Rentschler Tom Hodge Rentschler Gross Simpson Rhodes _Culliten Wagner Fonser Jacobsen Daniels Badour

Clinton Hopes Rise As Saline Faces Boysville In District Opener

Saline meets Boysville in the district tournament opener with Clinton tipped as the major threat. The Hornets seek a first post season win, while Clinton, coached by Bob Slater, aims to block Saline’s advance as Paul Dunham leads Lenawee scoring. Tomorrow’s tipoff is at 7 p.m.

Saline Clinton Boysville Redskins Hornets Skins Bob Slater Blissfield Addison Sugar Boys Paul Dunham Paul Lenawee

Community Notices of Names and Dates

A sequence lists individuals with March dates: Florence Cammett on March 4, Louise Gillen and Sue Thomas on March 5, Marjorie Tower on March 5, Anita Larson on March 6, and Mrs. Don Heaussler on March 7.

Florence Cammett Louise Gillen Sue Thomas Marjorie Tower Anita Larson Don Heaussler

Local Notices List of Names and Dates

A sequence of names with dates appears in a notice style list. Entries include Jerry Austin Mrs Dan Hall Sandra Lange Lois Deede McHenry Mrs Dave Wahl Betty Parsons Mary Lou Burkhardt Paul Rogers Pauline Coates with dates in March. The fragment implies a community recording or schedule.

Jerry Austin Dan Hall Sandra Lange Lois Deede McHenry Dave Wahl Betty Parsons Mary Lou Burkhardt Paul Rogers Pauline Coates

Friday Night Bowling Standings Show Tight Race

Hallers Tavern leads Friday league while 160 averages dominate scoring. Standings show Hallers, Deckerts Service, A M Chevrolet, Saline Dairy, R&B No. 1 and Georges Tavern in close pursuit as teams eye final rounds and individual scores climb.

Georges Tavern Saline Dairy Franks Texaco R & B No Hulls Grocery F. Beede E. Armbruster W. Jaeger Graf Harold Frey Harvey Frey Hoover Mike Bredernitz Merritt McCormick Dr. Hennigan Hutzel Hemenway Hoeft Sackett Bennett Hallers Tavern Ind Butch Steiner Walt Jaeger A & M Chevrolet R&b Lee Eee Atm Halls Grocery Ltd. Ofoo

Jim Bo the Swimming Minnow lure sales pitch

An ad promotes the Jim Bo artificial minnow fishing lure claiming it swims without springs and works at any depth. It touts no bait and no duel, promises lasting action in lakes streams bays, and urges orders for $1 with postage paid.

Jim BO Jimbo J&b Tackle CO P.O Largo Fla

Three Way Split Tops Huron League in Close Race

Dundee Chelsea and Saline share the league title after Dundee clinched a hard fought win over Flat Rock 67-62 while Saline beat Lincoln 86-64 and Chelsea defeated U High 77-58. A 14 game home and away schedule is urged for fairer competition.

Saline Chelsea Dundee Flat Rock Milan U. High Ypsilanti Roosevelt Lincoln Consolidated Huron Vikings Huron League

Skylarks of Dancers Triumph in 7:00 League

Thursday league results show Skylarks of Dancers beating Green's Jewelers 56 to 48 and Haarer's Market 45 to 45 tied, with Lodi Snaps 45 and Universal 25. High series by J Hoeft 520 and B Cruise 472 lead a list of top scorers. high games include Cruise 191 and Hoeft 183.

Skylarks of Dancers Green’s Jewelers Haarer’s Market Universal J. Hoeft B. Cruise S. Armbuster W. Thomas H. Frey M. Lossing L. Rogers B. Heiber D. Stempson K. Michalke P. Estes

PFC Joe Graf to Observe Atomic Tests in Nevada

PFC Joseph G. Graf, 20, Saline Michigan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Graf, is among nearly 5,000 soldiers selected to observe 1955 atomic tests in Nevada. He took part in Desert Rock VI, watching an explosion from about 4000 yards away during Operation Teapot. Graf is a radio operator with the 232d Signal Company at Fort Huachuca Arizona.

Pfe Joseph G. Graf Edwin L. Graf N. Harris St Saline Mich Nevada Graf Desert Rock Atomic Energy Commission Fort Huachuca Ariz 232D Signal Company Army Michigan State Normal College

Wednesday 9 00 Polar Bear and Club Scores

The page lists a schedule and results for a local bowling or game event at venues including Saline Hotel and Universal with high scores noted for Vivian Kluwe Peg Jordan Hazel Graf Betty Dicks Anita Brown. Doubles teams feature Wilma Wall Alice Golty Arlene Bersuder Vivian Kluwe Jackie Royal Helen Starling Peg Jordan Esther Gross and Anita Brown.

Cut & Curl Universal Eeseeces Saline Hotel Schmid’s Ted’s Service Vivian Kluwe Peg Jordan Hazel Graf Betty Dicks Anita Brown Wilma Wall Alice Golty Arlene Bersuder Jackie Royal Helen Starling Esther Gross

Thursday league standings and high girls scores

The Thursday 9:00 league lists Bennett's Rec' 62 30 and Bridgewater Tar' 53 39 atop the standings with A M Chevrolet and Saline Variety tied 49 43. Girls bowling saw high games Mary Deede 179 Jeanette Wilson 186 Margaret Lange 189 and Jane Burdick 172 with multiple turkeys and several noted splits.

Bennett’s Rec Bridgewater Tar A&m Chevrolet Saline Variety Lambarth Ramblers Walkers Mary Deede Jeanette Wilson Margaret Lange Jane Burdick Hazel Graf Mona Martin Jane Jordan Liz Norby Marge Lange Jane Grabon Colleen Komorowski Lyn Dell Olga Lambarth Erma Betz Donna Lange Doris Cammet

Federated Church Plans Banquet and Lenten Service

The Federated Church schedules the second Evening Lenten Worship at 7 45 PM with soloist James Austin performing Sanctuary by Runyan. The Ladies Society lists committee appointments for the Fathers and Sons Banquet on Friday evening in the Church Dining Room at 7 PM.

Federated Church Religion Without Tears James Austin Runyan Ladies Society of Federated Church Fathers’ and Sons Silas Nord George Austin Thomas King John Lutz Allyn Phelps Helen Streeter Don Cornell Paul Reed Nord Mesdames Duane Rogers A. W. Cuff John Dicks, Jr Kenneth Rogers John Schild Paul Klueter Lauren Wild Harold Brown John Dicks

Railsplitters Prove Easy Mark in Season Finale

Saline Hornets overwhelm Lincoln High 86 to 64 in a strong season finale earning a share of the Huron League title. Si Woods leads with 8 points while England and Rentschier contribute on defense and rebounding as Saline secures a solid victory on Tecumseh’s big floor.

Saline Hornets Dundee Ypsilanti Tecumseh Railsplitters Saline Hornets Lincoln Red Hot Hornets Lincoln High Huron

Lincoln Juniors topple Saline Hornets in junior varsity clash

Lincoln’s junior squad defeated Saline High 52-21 as Dudley Phelps led scoring with 19 points after coach John Richmond moved Dudley Phelps and Bill Wiard from Varsity to the JV. The game featured a 13-3 first quarter and a 31-5 halftime margin.

Lincoln Saline High Little Hornets John Richmond Dudley Phelps Bill Wiard Dailey Elliot Huron League Dick Lehtonen Saline

JCC Auxiliary Plans X ray Unit Outreach

Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary gathered at Mrs Kay Steiner's home last week for a talk by Howard Hilton of Washtenaw County Health Department. Hilton described plans to bring an X ray unit to Saline in the fall and asked the Auxiliary to help publicize the event and assist with registration.

Pioneering for Christ in America topic outlined by program chair

The program chairman Mrs Paul Klueter outlines a discussion on Pioneering for Christ in America covering Presbyterian and Baptist missions. The meeting will close plans for the Fathers and Sons Banquet and receive the Quarterly Presbyterial Offering. Classes for Church membership are led by Rev Henry McKenzie during Sunday evening Young People sessions at 6 30.

Paul Klueter America Silas Nord Fathers’ and Sons Federated Church Henry McKenzie Young People’s Society of the Church

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Culliton Hill Woods Simpson Wagner Dave Wagner Dave Ay Simpson Rees Esas League of the Lakes Bridgewater Township The Board of Review of Bridgewater Township Water Town Hall Charles Spencer Saline Township Washtenaw Braun Road Saline Township Committee Power Jaeger A &M Chevrolet Oglesbee Red Face Maines Anave Uphaus. Electric Braun’s Implement Saline Sav. Bk Totas Eee Clinton Merchants Klager’s Hatchery Schutz Ae R. Wurster Pfc Joe Graf Sharon and Michigan’ Saline Federated Church Activities Federated Ladies Aid Society Clarence Johnson Raymond Armbruster A. W. Duff William Spike By Glenn Hagen Howard Hill JCC Cer Bob Harrison Mgr. Phore
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