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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1951

Page

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Reorganization in Saline Area Ann Arbor Man Joins Savings Bank

Kenneth C. Schultz of Ann Arbor elected assistant cashier at Saline Savings Bank replacing Richard E. Bjork who left for a new Roseville bank. Schultz began at Ann Arbor Savings Bank in 1924, later worked for the FDIC in Washington and in field offices in Massachusetts and Michigan, and held posts as liquidator and real estate broker. He is active in YMCA, St Andrews church, Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis, and resides at 1403 Charlton Ave.

Saline Savings Bank Kenneth C. Schultz Ann Arbor Richard E. Bjork Roseville Michigan Mr. Schultz Ann Arbor Savings Bank Federal Depositsnsurance Corporation Washington, D. C New York State New England Watertown New York Massachusetts Schultz Brokers Life Company Des Moines Iowa YMCA St. Andrews Episcopal Church Masonic Lodge B. P. O. Hills Kiwanis Club Charlton Avenue

Spitlers to Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Saline

Mr and Mrs Bonda J Spitler of 232 W Michigan Ave will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary March 25 with an open house from two to five PM Sunday. They married March 24 1901 in Van Buren Ohio and have long lived near McComb Fremont Saline and now reside in Saline. They have a son Kenneth and daughters in law Lenora and Dorothy.

Bonda J. Spitler Michigan Ave Mr. Spitler McComb Ohio Noah Sarah Spitler A. C. Siddall McCromb Fremont Michigan Methodist Church Citizens Bank

Change of Ownership for The Saline Observer

The Saline Observer announces a change in ownership with Fred named as the new publisher joining from a metropolitan daily. Founders Mike and the speaker express gratitude for community support, noting six years of operation and the hope the paper remains in capable hands for Saline and surrounding areas.

Fred Mike Observer Saline Gallaghers

Saline Child Study Club plans March 20 meeting

The Saline Child Study Club will meet March 20 at 205 W Michigan Ave, home of Mrs. Hivin Armbruster. Guest speaker Mrs. Donald Douglas of Ann Arbor will discuss "Teenagers." Hostess committee includes Maureen Crothers, Phyllis Sharkey, Grace Ford, Alice Tracy, and Hilda Raus. Members should bring clothing lists or items for the clothing exchange.

Saline Child Study Club Hivin Armbruster Michigan Ave Donald Douglas Ann Arbor Maureen Crothers Phyllis Sharkey Grace Ford Alice Tracy Hilda Raus

Change of Meeting Notices for Federated Church Circles

Notice outlines circle meetings this week with Circle I holding a Fancy Hat party at Mrs. J O Bradley’s home tonight Circle DT meeting at Mrs Hazel Cook’s home tonight and Circle T meeting at Mrs Fredericka McBride’s home tomorrow night They also announce the birth of Robert Elton Royal a son born March 18 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces to Mr and Mrs Robert Royal

Federated Church Circle Circle I J. O. Bradley Circle DT Hazel Cook Circle T Fredericka McBride Robert Royal University Hospital Ann Arbor Robert Elton

Easter Cantata at Federated Church choir to present The Glorious Galilena

The Federated Church choir conducts an Easter Cantata The Glorious Galilena by Ira B Wilson this Sunday March 18 at 8 pm with organ selections by Mrs Harold Brown and a Faure trumpet solo The Palms by James Austin Also listed are 13 choir numbers with solos by Kay Austin Hazen Jewell Ronald Tower Rosalyn Jaeger Harold Brown and others and the program is open to the public.

Federated Church Galilena Ira B. Wilson Harold Brown Faure James Austin Christ Charles Geddes Miss Kay Austin Love

Saline Donates to Polio Campaign Reach $300

Saline contributed $300 to the Washtenaw County Polio Campaign. The county campaign total rose to $24,522 as funds surpassed the goal.

Saline Washtenaw County

Democrats to Host Campaign Events in Washtenaw County

Former Governor Pat Van Wagoner will lead four Democratic candidates at a 3 to 5 p.m. reception Saturday March 17 at Michigan State Normal College. Other candidates include Mrs. Raymond Starr and Wheaton Strom. a 12:15 luncheon and a 6 p.m. potluck at Saline Valley Farms are planned with public invites.

Murray D Pat) van Wagoner McKenny Hall Michigan State Normal College Raymond Starr Grand Rapids State Board of Agriculture Wheaton Strom Escanaba University of Michigan Board of Regents van Wagoner Edgar A. Waugh Normal College State Superintendent of Public Instruction Washtenaw County Strom Michigan Union Saline Valley Farms Saline Ann Arbor

Melody on Ice brings Saline skaters to annual carnival

Saline youths headline the ninth Melody on Ice carnival by the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club. Two shows at the University of Michigan Ice Rink run Saturday March 17 at eight and Sunday March 18 at three. Saline participants include Kit Young Carol Schrader Butchie Armbruster Nan Young Abbie Anne Young Ogee Davenport Howard Schrader and Brenda Schittenheim. Tickets available from club members at the rink in Ann Arbor or Wheeler's Store in Saline.

Saline Ann Arbor University of Michigan Kit Young Carol Schrader Butchie Armbruster Nan Abbie Anne Young Ogee Davenport Howard Schrader Brenda Schittenheim

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Fire Department Answers Two Calls Sunday

The Saline Fire Department answered two alarms Sunday. At 3 p.m. a blaze at the Orson Tobias home on the Bridgewater Manchester road started by an oil heater damaged a milk house interior but saved adjoining structures. At 7:30 p.m. a grass fire near the railroad tracks east of town burned about 50 acres and took nearly two hours to extinguish.

Saline Fire Department Orson Tobias Bridgewater-Manchester Road

Methodist Youth Choir to Present Music Program

The Methodist church hosts an evening concert Sunday March 18 at seven thirty. Organist Mrs Merritt Martin and director Mrs Robert Mer chant lead the Youth Choir performing It is Finished Gesangbuch Into the Woods Easter Passacaglia The Strife Is Oer Alleluia of the Belles There Is a Green Hill Grower Nancy Woods Mary Woods join as duet and guests.

Methodist Church Merritt Martin Robert Merchant Lutkin Riegger Rigger Marryott Green Hill Nancy Mary Woods

Card Party And Style Show At Saline High School

Saline Alumni Association sponsors a benefit card party and style show with tickets from listed local organizers. Posters announce the event and the program will be published later. The event is set for April 6 at Saline High School auditorium.

Saline Alumni Association Luther Dicks Luella Dell Mae Harms Mildred Ernst Erwin Schmid Jeanette Collins Mae George Wood Grace Stierle Luella Lambarth Ruebena Hunt Elaine Carter Helen Griffin George Martin Louetta Winkle Florence Sheehan Doris Robison Saline High School

Camp Cooke soldiers on ten day leave depart by plane

Kenneth MacAllister and Harry Steiner Jr. of Camp Cooke arrived by plane last week for a ten day leave. They will fly back Saturday to await shipment to Japan.

Kenneth MacAllister Harry Steiner Jr Camp Cooke Japan

Blood Bank Mobile Unit to Visit Saline March 26

The American Red Cross Blood Bank Mobile Unit will come to Saline on Monday March 26. The Junior Chamber of Commerce aims to recruit 300 donors to give a pint each from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Basement parlors of St Pauls church. Donors should call City Clerk Kenneth Rogers at City Hall 109 to register.

American Red Cross Saline Stanton Roesch Chamber of Commerce Committee St. Paul’s Church Kenneth Rogers

Important Meeting for Washtenaw County Retailers

Washtenaw County retailers gather at the University of Michigan School of Business Administration in Ann Arbor on March 19 at 7 30 p m. The session explains how to prepare price charts under Ceiling Price Regulation 7. Otis Cook Lucille Knight and others answer questions. attendees should study the regulation in advance. Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce Ypsilanti Board of Commerce and the University.

Washtenaw County University of Michigan School of Business Administration Monroe and Tappan Ann Arbor Office of Price Stabilization Otis Cook Michigan Retailers Association Lucille Knight School of Business Administration Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce Ypsilanti Board of Commerce University School of Business Administration

Four Saline Men Enter U S Service

Walter John Dicks Keith Hidward Brosskey James F Rogers and Robert Klueter were among Washtenaw county recruits who left Ann Arbor last week Wednesday with 46 others to join the United States Services.

Walter John Dicks Keith Hidward Brosskey James F. Rogers Robert Klueter United States Ann Arbor Washtenaw County

Good Business Classifieds Take Spotlight In Columns

Local classifieds showcase diverse deals with listings for jobs homes and services. Readers find business notices auctions and rental opportunities highlighted in a compact page that reflects the era’s market activity.

New Publisher Fred Giesel Takes Saline Observer Post

Fred Giesel of Cincinnati is named publisher of The Saline Observer and the Milan Leader and Manchester Enterprise. He took over February 26 from Myron Gallagher Sr. and Jr. and pledges to grow the papers with a local staff in a welcoming, growing community.

Fred Giesel Cincinnati Saline Observer Milan ‘Leader Manchester Enterprise Scripps-Howards Cincinnati Post Scripps-Howard Milan Leader

Cooperation of Rural Districts for School Reorganization

The Saline area considers district cooperation to advance a school district reorganization plan. The piece argues that a larger, well-funded rural area with Saline School District participation can provide equal twelve grade education, improved facilities, streamlined staffing, and lower per pupil costs, enhancing property values and community life. It emphasizes modern classrooms, equipment, and a charter guaranteeing universal rural access to education.

Saline

Mr and Mrs Myron Gallagher Honored At Farewell Party

A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Myron Gallagher Jr was held at the American Legion Home Tuesday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Robison Mr and Mrs Erwin Schmid Mr and Mrs Robert Merchant Mr and Mrs Russell Hughes Mr and Mrs Milton Hartman Mr and Mrs Ray Hunt and Mr and Mrs Al Wiedman. The couple are moving to Grand Blanc this week to operate a Sinclair service station and apartment. They received a loving gift and an evening of grand entertainment.

Myron Gallagher, Jr American Legion Home Lee Robison Erwin Schmid Robert Merchant Russell Hughes Milton Hartman Ray Hunt al Wiedman Mike Kay Grand’ Blanc Sinclair

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saline Area Savings Bank Kenneth GC. Schultz B. J. Spitler Child Study Club Fire Department Methodist Youth Choir Blood Bank Myron Gallagher
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