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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
1
Jasper Indiana votes to suspend municipal garbage collections after August 1 and install GE garbage disposers in homes. Each household buys a disposer from the city, reducing wages and equipment costs, while improving sanitation.
The county board of supervisors votes to replace the shaky court house at the county seat with a new building on the present site. Ann Arbor remains the county seat. Saline school bonds were sold at a premium of 1005 to Detroit Trust Company at 4 percent. The city council tables a milk retail permit for Hirth Dairy Co until Saline dealer conditions are set. Parking signs limit Michigan avenue to two hours as Farm Bureau pushes for a city parking lot. Kroger Co will boost 4-H and FFA livestock shows with 1200 head sold and 58 trophies awarded. 4-H Week events to be held at Slauson Junior High School March 18 in Ann Arbor. Tax memory lingers.
Saline High School seniors stage a three act comedy A Little Honey on Thursday and Friday March 23 and 24 at 8 15 pm in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Jerry Minton Ruth Faust Albert Parker Wesley Schroen Scoots Pat White Diana Jerry Jordan Dolores Marlene Hirth Tom Corning Ed Taylor Roger Minton David Anderson Eve Tyler Joyce Westphal Martha Minton Margaret Wange Mrs Simmons Grace Englehart Grandma Minton Joyce Alber Sure Shot Man Paul Woods.
Joseph A Lindemann 58 a longtime Lodi Township farmer died Wednesday at his home 7905 Lindemann Road Born October 15 1891 he married Emma Stollsteimer in 1919 Surviving wife children and siblings Funeral at 1 30 at home and 2 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev H L Engel officiating Interment in Lodi Cemetery. Friends may call at residence.
Alfred Reimold near Bridgewater will hold an auction on Wednesday March 22 starting at 12 noon with Al Linehan Jr as auctioneer and Rudolph Gross as clerk. George Burg near Saline on Saline Milan Road will auction 27 head of dairy cattle and retire on Saturday March 25 with Guy Thompson as auctioneer.
Federated Church, after extensive rededication work, will resume all regular church and church school services on Sunday March 19. For two Sundays prior, services were held in the Masonic Hall. A formal rededication service is planned for Sunday March 26, inviting public attendance.
A humorous column urges readers to use want ads for personal notices and selling aims. It playfully contrasts a famous song with practical classified opportunities, encouraging quick responses and clear offers.
William C Morse assistant professor at the University of Michigan and director of the Fresh Air Camp will speak to the Child Study Club at 223 Russell St on Tuesday March 21 at 8 oclock. Morse has extensive work in adult education community councils youth service councils and leadership in community activities.
Seven youngsters from Saline, members of the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club, will perform at the Ice Carnival to be held at the University Ice Rink in Ann Arbor. The show titled The Turn of the Century features 190 skaters in costumes and events across two performances on March 18 and 19. Tickets are available at Wheeler's Store.
Detroit’s Cass Technical high school artist Selma Arking leads Michigan entrants in the AAA poster contest with 2,275 dollars in prizes. Entries due April 15 celebrate Watch for Turning Cars and Walk on Left Facing Traffic with an open class option.
About 50 cubbing leaders from Washtenaw Livingston Council attended Saline Pack 146 at Saline High School Monday night. The opening ceremony was led by Pack 146 with Mrs. Margaret Carrington of Pack 106 presenting record keeping. Loren Loomis explained the program.
Records show materials sent to the Ann Arbor scouting office. The April theme Air Fun was covered by Herbert DeGraff of Pack 110. Pack 125, Chelsea, presented new games. Harold Hoffman of Pack 101 led a talk on Den Dad duties. Refreshments followed the meeting.
The Saline Board of Education and Saline City Council plan a joint summer recreation program guided by a three member directorate. One member from the School, one from the Council, and one from the community at large will serve. An athletic director will be appointed by the directors and report to them. A softball league is being organized to use the new outdoor athletic field this summer.
Miss Mae Edna Doyle, director of the Ann Arbor Practical Nurse Training Center, spoke to Saline High School seniors on March 9 about nursing. She then met with local ladies to form a community interest committee, with Mrs. Ray Niles named chair. The center has a hospital-affiliated student group and admitted a new class on February 29, applications open for the June class.
Marilla Black born February 28 1881 in Jefferson Township Hillsdale County Michigan died in Detroit She was the second daughter of Samuel Black and Celia Pinchin Black Her first marriage was to Arthur A Kald er on October 28 1900 and they had three children Dr.
Mrs. Kalder longtime resident of Detroit and surrounding towns died March 9 after last illness. Survived by husband Max Kalder, children, four sisters Gertrude Keefer Roy Taylor Nora Black, and relatives in Osseo Waldron Camden Adrian Detroit Hartford Clarenceville Saline. Funeral held March 12 at Blount Cemetery Osseo with services in Osseo Methodist church.
Saline Rotary Club meets at the Saline High School today with a student program and home economics prepared dinner. Last week the Four Horsemen of Ypsilanti provided entertainment and Ro arian Paul Lambert sang a bass part to the club’s delight.
Walt Mitchell of Ann Arbor led singles with 214 245 234 totaling 728 as he boosted his 20 point handicap. Owen Hoeft, also of the same team, posted 213 199 201 for 613 plus a 54 handicap to reach 667.
City workers installing limited parking signs on West Michigan Avenue Tuesday damaged a Detroit Edison conduit, causing several street lamps to go dark.
A morning blaze at the Raymond Klumpp residence on Weber Road near Bridgewater drew Saline and Manchester fire crews. No occupants were home. most furnishings were saved. Damages are estimated at four to five thousand dollars. the cause is believed to be chimney sparks. The farm is owned by George Weher.
Glenn Weber of Sa line Lodge No 80 announces Pastmasters Night on Tuesday March 28 with supper at 6 30. Master Mason degree work will be shown by the lodge pastmasters.
Mrs. Arthur O'Neil reports that the polio fundraising campaign yielded 238.15 dollars locally with 85.45 dollars collected in the school. Aiding in the drive were Miss Joanne Wondergem and four senior girl scouts, Shirley Alphans, Sally Strieter, Sally Campbell and Sharon Star-
The Saline Hotel hosts tonight's cribbage tournament starting at 8 o'clock. Players must bring their own cards and boards. The winner and runner-up qualify for the county tournament sponsored by the Ann Arbor News.
LeRoy Wurster assumes ownership of the Bridgewater General Store once owned by Kid Nelson. Alterations to counters and layout emphasize lower prices, better service, and fuller inventory with groceries meats shoes rubbers and men’s workwear. Ralph Wurster, his brother, will join full time as staff. Special price markdowns run for three days starting Thursday.
The Tri County Sportsman's Club hosts Friday euchre nights at the club house drawing strong local interest. Last Friday C L Sanderson of Ypsilanti won, George Klapatch of Ann Arbor was second, and Forrest Miller of Ypsilanti was low scorer. The series continues for seven more weeks with another Friday event open to all.
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