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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
1
A local message salutes Bob Killweter as he joins the armed forces, praising his peaceable nature, steady work ethic, and integrity. The tribute notes his long service at his office, his church, and youth groups, and expresses pride from the community as he heads toward an uncertain, radically changed future.
Announcement from Saline parents Mr and Mrs August Dechert that their daughter Joan Dechert is engaged to David Osborn son of Mr and Mrs Burr K Osborn of East Lansing. Dechert a Saline High School graduate and X ray dept employee at St Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor. Osborn attends University of Michigan College of Engineering and will graduate in June. No wedding date set.
Saline Jaycees announce a Mother of the Year contest for local women under 36 who are not Michigan Junior Chamber members. Nominations due March 20. winner enters state contest in Muskegon May 18 with gifts. Separately the group aims to bring a Red Cross Blood Bank Mobile Unit to Saline March 26, seeking 300 donors and outlining donor qualifications and urgent need.
A new speech correction system is instituted in Saline under state supervision. Robert Wallace, trained at Edinboro State Teachers College and the University of Michigan, directs clinics for the handicapped and speech delayed students on select days. He resides in Saline with his wife and infant. Saturdays he works at Kroger.
At a Monday afternoon caucus Polar Bear Hall Saline Township Republicans nominated a full slate for spring election. Supervisor Hisworth Lindsley Micah Robison and Albert Bredernitz were renominated for clerk and treasurer. Max Ross Elton Osborn and George Ernst were named for justices. Lauren Finkbeiner Albert Gall Elmer Alber Bruno Papsdorf and Wayne Scudder elected to offices committee. Democrats did not hold a caucus and no candidates will run on that ticket for April 2.
Max Fosdick welcomed seven Detroit Mison Company veterans Lester Hanna Belleville Guy Miller Milan Roger Liddiecoat Fowlerville Russell Potts Howell Carl Tunnicliff and Jay Heath of Ypsilanti for dinner at the Sa line Hotel Friday night. They later stayed as house guests for cards. The group, called the Skunk Club, meets every so often.
Charles Uphaus has assumed duties as Scoutmaster of Saline Troop No. 46. He succeeds Robert Kiuter, who left with the Washtenaw County contingent for induction into the Army Wednesday morning.
The sermon by Rev. Alvin Siemsen of St. Pauls Evangelical and Re formed Church Saline argues for Jesus Christ as the source of true peace. It contrasts political and economic fixes with a restored relation to God through forgiveness.
The Boy Scouts announce a paper drive on Saturdays March 17 to raise funds for camping equipment for use this summer. Please gather old newspapers and magazines. A separate religious reflection notes the Cross and Jesus Christ as a source of forgiveness and strength for humanity.
The William B. Lutz Unit 322 of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home on Friday March 2 with 20 members present. Jessie Deede presided as president. Reports covered Red Cross duties, poppy poster contest, and poppy sale plans for May. Donations included 25 to Veterans Facility Grand Rapids and 10 to TB Hospital Battle Creek. A new coffee unit was bought, a wheelchair donated, and a card party birthday event planned for March 17.
Mrs. Martin Fucss recently won $10 in a Detroit Free Press contest for submitting the most unnattritious meal for four at a total cost of $1.28. Her idea originated with a Michigan State College home economics instructor who had won a similar award.
The Saline Woman's Club will hold its annual meeting at 2:50 pm Tuesday March 13 at the home of Mrs Leo Jensen. Mrs Raymond Niles will chair the program under the fine arts department.
The Federated Ladies Aid Society holds its March 14 meeting at the president Mrs Ferman Clements home. The social committee includes Mrs George Austin Mrs Harry Finch and Mrs John Lamb. Missionary sewing directed by Mrs C R Burkhart starts at 1 30 with the business meeting at 2 30 led by Mrs Fredericka McBride.
Robert Klueter entered the Armed Services on Wednesday morning and was honored at several recent events. The Junior Farm Bureau hosted a March 1 party at Bridgewater town hall, the Methodist Young People's group gave a party March 4 with a billfold, the Sunday School Board supplied a fountain pen, the Saline Rotary Club presented a wrist watch, and the Saline Observer Milam Leader staffs gifted an electric razor to recognize his service as Scoutmaster.
The Past Matrons' Club will meet at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Carl Carr on Monday March 1. Members are to gather for a social and planning session.
South Saline Busy Workers Club showcases 4-H projects in Keveling's Drug Store display window during National 4-H Week March 38 11. Girls Frieda Braun Phyllis Gilbert Donna Gleason Nancy Gleason Susan Gleason Phyllis Gray Ruth Lutz Judy Reid Wilma Rhodes Berniece Robison Beulah Robison Rosemary Scheldt Barbara Welter Shirley Welter with leader Mrs Duane Robison and assistants Mrs Simon Braun and Mrs Arthur Lutz.
Margar et Hisele aged 85 lifelong Washtenaw resident died February 27 at Saline General Hospital after a lingering illness. Services were held at 2 PM Friday at St Thomas Lutheran Church Freedom Township with Rev. Richard W. T. Bierlein officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. She lived at 9655 W Ellsworth Road Freedom Township and had resided with her niece Mrs Alfred Weber at 8210 W Ellsworth Road Lodi Township for 16 months prior to hospital admission.
Saline Lodge 133 F the Past Masters on Friday March 16 at 7 pm will host a turkey dinner served by the Saline Chapter of the O E and E Ladies invited to the dinner and program Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain William C Donald of the Grand Lodge of Michigan will speak to members and guests at the event.
Golden Rule Lodge No. 159 F and A M hosts Worshipful Master Virgil G Brown and crew on Tuesday March 13 at 8 pm to confer the Master Mason Degree.
F A Ojehomon a Nigerian born political science student at the University of Michigan addressed the Saline Rotary Club on The Position of West Africa in the World Today. He urged Nigeria toward independence while criticizing American democracy for its material focus and urged greater racial tolerance. The club honored Scout master Robert Kiveter with a wrist watch.
Orville J. Irwin 62 of 7100 Michigan Ave. Detroit died Wednesday at home. Born October 3 1888 in Ontario Canada he was a truck driver for the Detroit Creamery Co. He is survived by wife Tillie nee Butschke daughter Nellie Hendershot son Mike granddaughter two sisters Nellie Beutler and Silby Lawless. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Ross BE Agla & Son Funeral Home and burial was in Woodmere Cemetery Detroit.
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