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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1947

Page

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Saline Pastors Open Lent Series With Reflective Messages

The Observer begins a Lent series by Saline pastors led by Federated Church Reverend Henry McKenzie. He urges spiritual poise, self-examination, and renewed faith amid global turmoil, urging confession of sin and focus on higher purposes.

Federated Church Henry McKenzie God Whirl Abraham Moses Samuel Eli David Christ

Saline Community Fair Meeting Tonight

The Saline Community Fair Association holds its annual meeting at Saline High School tonight. Election of officers and other business will be transacted, and light refreshments will be served.

The Saline Community Fair Association Saline High School

Examination for Local Post Office Clerk Job

Local secretary of the U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a substitute clerk position at the Saline post office. Basic pay is 1.04 dollars per hour with annual increases. Applications due by March 20 1947 to the Regional Director in Chicago.

Saline Post Office U.S. Civil Service Commission U. S. Civil Service Commission W. van Buren Chicago 7 Illinois

Rabbit Club Meeting in Ann Arbor Features Chinchilla Demo

The Ann Arbor Rabbit Breed ers Ass'n will meet Sunday March 9 at 2 30 p m at Ray Wells home 2435 S Main St Ann Arbor. Judge Dickinson will be in charge and the chinchilla demonstration not held last month will be held at this meeting. A Saline Local Michigan Milk Producers' Association meeting follows at Saline High School on Monday March 10 at 8 o'clock.

Ann Arbor Ray Wells S. Main St Judge Dickinson Will Bhe Saline Michigan Milk Producers’ Association Saline High School

Saline Sets $500 Red Cross Drive Quota

Saline lowers its March Red Cross fundraising target to 500 dollars under local chairwoman Mrs. Ethel Hunt. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the drive, with Rotary host Rear Admiral Lawrence C. Leewer (retired) of Ann Arbor delivering an inspirational talk on Red Cross activities as county chairman.

International Red Cross Ethel Hunt American Legion Auxiliary Lawrence C. Leever U. S. Naval Reserve Ann Arbor Alvin Siemsen Red Cross

Study Club Hears Doctor on Sex Education Topic

Dr. Livinia MacKaye of the University of Michigan hospital spoke at the Study Club meeting on Sex Education. She urged a home atmosphere for children to ask questions. Agnete Fenger of Ann Arbor will discuss Sex Training of Children at the next March 18 meeting hosted by Mrs. Gordon Prout.

Livinia MacKaye U. of M. Hospital Louis Bowen Harry Anderson P.m Gordon Prout Agnete Fenger Ann Arbor

Saline Community Junior Farm Bureau Meets

The Saline Community Junior Farm Bureau met February 25 at Joyce Burmeister’s home. Clayton Ernst showed five films after the business session. Plans were made for an Easter after dance. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Saline, Community Junior Farm Bureau Joyce Burmeister Clayton Ernst

No Hand Stripping film shown to educate farmers

Dr. W E Petersen of the University of Minnesota Dairy Science Department advocates scientific milking methods. A sound and color film titled No Hand Stripping explains the process and will be shown at the American Legion hall in Saline on March 10 at 1 30 pm and at the Gleaner hall near Ann Arbor on March 11 at 8 00 pm.

Dairy Science University of Minnesota W E. Petersen American Legion Hall Saline Gleaner Hall Ann Arbor Pontiac

Independents Bottom Milan Quint 53 46 Victory

Saline Independents snap a seven game skid with a 53 to 46 win over Milan Quint. George Everett led with 14 points, Kenny Kramer added 12, Bill Koebbe 11 as Saline built a first half edge and held on after a Milan surge. Next for Saline is Ypsilanti State Hospital.

Saline Independents Milan Big Reds al Hosler Dane Greashaber Milanites Saline Dean Bodley Hosler Greashaber Salinian George Everett Io"ther Quint Everett Kenny Kramer Bill Koebbe Dean Bodley Jack Sweet Sweet Ypsilanti State Hospital Marion Voglesong Saline High Girl Peggy Steiner

Daniels Family Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

About 125 relatives and friends attended the open house at Raymond and Mrs Daniels home honoring his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Daniels on their golden wedding anniversary. The couple received felicitations and gifts as guests from Ypsilanti Dexter Bridgewater and Saline enjoyed an evening of cards and dancing with refreshments later.

Raymond Daniels Frank Daniels

Narrow escape as car hits Mrs Wallace on red light

Mrs J B Wallace was startled Sunday night crossing on a red light when a westbound car turned into N Ann Arbor street and stopped after brushing her coat. Both she and the driver were shaken but unhurt.

J.B. Wallace N. Ann Arbor Street

Stierle Golden Wedding Celebrated at Family Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Stierle marked their golden wedding anniversary with a March 2 dinner for 50 relatives at son Rudolphs home 4345 Braun Road The event featured kitchen duties by Mrs George Steebh and Mrs Amos Luckhardt and waitresses Lois Finkbeiner and Beatrice Schenk Attendees came from Anne Arbor Ypsilanti Pleasant Lake Toledo A short program included vocal duets Rev Alvin Siemsen officiated and C D Finkbeiner played violin Gifts and cash were given by guests from nearby towns.

Fred Stierle Rudolph Braun Road George Steebh Amos Luckhardt Lois Finkbeiner Saline Beatrice Schenk Ann Arbor Clara Finkbeiner Elmer Rothfuss Reuben Finkbeiner Lord Jesus Alvin Siemsen C. D. Finkbeiner Anne Archbor Ypsilanti Pleasant Lake Toledo Stierle

WSCS Groups Hold Meetings Across Three Circles

Despite drifted roads, members of three W S C S circles gathered at host homes Tuesday evening. Mary L circle, Ruth circle, and Esther circle held business sessions with readings, contests, and light lunches. April meetings are planned at specified homes.

W.S.C.S Arthur Miller Mary L Circle Max Ross Manchester Road Thomas Shurtz Ruth Circle Esther Circle Lee Hart Edgar Forsythe Harry Holmes Michigan Avenue

Nursery Class Party at St Pauls Church

Mrs Clarence Haarer hosted a Saturday nursery class party at St Pauls Church for Cradle Roll children and their mothers. The program featured the church school nursery with Dianna Westphal Donna Jean Dechert Barbara Ruth Frey Patricia Smith Frederick Raus and others. Refreshments were served by the Woman's Guild as 31 mothers and 35 children attended. Mrs Martin Fuess returned home from St Josephs Mercy hospital last week.

Clarence Haarer St. Paul’s Church Church School Dianna Westphal Donna Jean Dechert Barbara Ruth Frey Patricia Smith Frederick Raus Bonby Tommy Green Bruce Holzhauer Lyle Wahl Barbara Schmid Julie Ellen Trumbull

Joan Wurster Chosen for Girls State Honor

Saline high school selects Joan Wurster as outstanding junior and representative to Wolverine Girls State at University of Michigan with Hallie Jane Mehler as alternate. event sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary.

Joan, Wurster Saline Wolverine University of Michigan Hallie Jane Mehler Michigan Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary

Pittsfield Farm Bureau Hosts Lodi Group Meeting

The Pittsfield Farm Bureau welcomed the Lodi group at the Grange hall on Monday February 17 for a potluck and farm quiz. Members from both groups evaluated Farm Bureau benefits, with the Lodi team winning the quiz by 20 points.

Pittsfield Farm Bureau Grange Hall Oliver Steiner Lorina Klumpp Emerson Haeussler Pittsfield Oral Bassett Mrs. Edmonds Carlton Hertler Farm Bureau Lodi Charles McCalla

Woman's Club Pays Tribute To Mrs. Lewis

Mrs. J. N. Mary Hammond Lewis retires as president of the Salina Woman's Club after two years of leadership. In her annual report she urges club members to address economic and social issues, while praising member support and the club's role in civic life. Commemorating her eighty sixth birthday, members presented flowers and a pearl pin.

J. N Mary Hammond) Lewis International Circle of King’s Daughters Detroit Review Club Detroit Federation of Women’s Clubs Salina Woman’s Club Lewis Saline Womanis Club Detroit Federation of Woman'’s Clubs America Charles Miller T. J. Irelan Sam Boyd E. Henry Street

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Observer Junior Chamber of Commerce Saline Hotel Ralph Bowen Kenneth Deckert LaVern Armbruster Maurice Robbins Donald Rapp Milton Hartman Robert Morton Myron Gallagher, Jr Lee Robison Erwin Schmid Armine Rabbit Club Junior Farm Bureau Milan Quint Stierle’s Mr. and Mrs WSCS Woman’s Guild Martin Fucss St Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Joan Wurster Alwit Gress Emerson Ehnis Ormand Predernita John Deere Fen~ton Woman’s Club Mrs. Lewis
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