FFA Demonstration at Saline Rotary Club Meeting
Thirty three Saline Chapter FFA members led by Director Charles A Osgood presented a typical FFA meeting at the Saline Hotel. Aaron Girbach presided and the program featured a creed, four FFA degrees, public speaking by John Feldkamp on Conservation and Soil Erosion, and farm implement demonstrations. The group highlighted leadership aims, discussed a local fire truck purchase, and noted recent parliamentary success in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Saline Rotary Club
Saline Hotel
Charles A. Osgood
FFA
Aaron Girbach
Donald Wiedman
Charles Severance
Osgood
Greenhorn
Saline
Luther Schaible
John Feldkamp
Chelsea
Walter Sally
Dutch -Graf
Clark Shedd
Lynford Rentscheler
William Wallo
Bruce Phillips
Jackson
Saline High Among State Vocational Award Winners
Saline high school ranked among the top in state honors for vocational education work. The school shared a $17 grant with 20 other good rating schools to aid needy students in buying certified seed or better animals after the year's projects were judged by the State Department.
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Agricult
Saline High School
State Department of Vocational Education
State Department
Saline
Charles Osgood
Saline Township Republicans Unopposed in April Election
Saline township voters will see no opposition on the spring ballot April 7 as Democrats did not nominate a ticket. Republican nominees are Supervisor Elsworth Lindsey Treasurer Albert Bredernitz Clerk Micah Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Township
Elsworth Lindlsey
Albert Bredernitz
Micah. Robison
Sentinels Plan Charter Night at Saline High School
Saline's newly organized Junior Chamber of Commerce will observe Charter Night at the high school auditorium on April 3. Paul D. Bagwell, president of the Michigan Junior Chamber of Commerce, will deliver the address with a large Ann Arbor Jaycees delegation expected. Kaiser-Frazer Singing Sentinels provide entertainment as the Charter is presented and the Jaycees' aims are outlined following a 7 o'clock banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ann Arbor
Jaycees
Last Rites For Webb DePuy
Webb E DePuy 76 a northern Michigan native and long time resident died Saturday after a short illness at his home 9900 Mooreville road He was born April 24 1870 married to Luella Frost on June 12 1896 She died May 13 1919 Surviving: two daughters Mrs Frank Dieterle Saline township and Mrs James Ose of Ee Ann Arbor a brother M J DePuy of San Antonio Texas a sister Mrs Purnell Rebbeck of Long Beach California ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 pm at Lockwood funeral home Rev R S Hocking officiating interment in Oakwood mausoleum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb E. DePuy
Michigan
Mooreville Road
Luella Frost
Macon
Frank Dieterle
Saline Townsh
James Ose
Ee Ann Arbor
M. J. D.pay
San Antonio
Texas
Purnell Rebbeck
Long Beach
Calif
Lockwood
R. S. Hocking
The
Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Lodi Native Elizabeth Keck Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Keck 70 lifelong Lodi township resident died Wednesday after a two year bedbound illness. Born April 45 1876 to George and Elizabeth Schaible Birkle she outlived by husband who died April 9 1937. Funeral held at Lockwood with Rev H E Engel of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating and Oakwood Cemetery interment.
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Lockwood
Elizabeth Keck
Lodi Township
Keck
George and
Elizabeth Schaible ‘Birkle
H. &. Engel
Trinity Lutheran Church
Oakwood Cemetery
OES Clothing Drive Promoted by Saline Chapter
Saline Chapter OES promotes a clothing drive for needy Europeans. Donations drop at Deede Electric and Radio shop or call chairman Mrs. Cecil Otto at 94R2. Also noted is the William B. Lutz Post American Legion birthday dinner with moving pictures and singing. A Varsity Club banquet at the school was sponsored by Mothers of club members with Mrs. George Everett assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
O.E.S
Deede Electric and Radio Shop
Cecil Otto
William B. Lutz Post, American Legion
Legion Hall
George Everett
Fire injures Universal Die Casting plant causing $3000 damage
A fire in an over heated ventilating shaft at the Universal Die Casting and Mfg plant halted production 20 minutes and damaged the roof by about $3000. A second fire near transformers caused by a Edison power line short kept power out until repairs completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Die Casting and Mfg. Corporation
C. H. Simmons
Universal
Saline Fire Department
Edison
William Britton
Detroit Edison
Ann Arbor
Juniors Present Play at Saline High School
The Saline High junior class presents a three act comedy in the school auditorium on March 27 and 28. George Bonich directs with Lloyd Finkbein er handling scenery. Cast includes Robert Woods Roy Burmeisten Pinky Rhoades Hank Gilligan Barbana Newcomb Doris Alber Ruth Clauson Noel Spenser Luther Schaible Marica Newcomb Betty Noble Joan Wurster Shirley Hagen Rex Hudson Bob Harris Pete Jamison George Osborne Maizie Joan Elsman and others.
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the Saline High School
Middle West
George Bonich
Lloyd Finkbeiner
Robert Woods
Roy Burmeisten
Pinky Rhoades
Hank Gilligan
Professor Newcomb
Howard Scruggs
Barbana Newcomb
Doris Alber
Cynthia
Ruth Clauson
Noel Spenser
Luther Schaible
Marica Newcomb
Betty Noble
Albert Lange Enjoys Palmetto Florida Snow Reprieve
Albert Lange writes from Palmetto Florida that sunny warmth now feels like July back home with birds singing and flowers blooming. He notes cool northerly winds in February but hopes for warmer weather in Michigan and no more snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lange
Palmetto
Florida
Michigan
Woman's Guild hosts speaker on India at St. Pauls Church
The Woman's Guild of St. Paul's church welcomed guest speaker Mr Bl of the University of Michigan who discussed India. Mr Eli, a representative of India's Moslem minority, is visiting to study industrial planning and plans to join his father in textile and flour mill businesses in Lahore after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild of
St. Paul's Church
University of Michigan
India
Eli
Lahore
Saline Child Study Club Hosts Meeting on Sex Education
Co hosts Mrs. Gordon Prout and Mrs. Hugh Reveling welcomed guests at N. Ann Arbor Street for a Saline Child Study Club session led by Agnete Fengur, pediatric supervisor at University Hospital, stressing honesty and casual talk on sex education. Past matrons of Saline O.S.S. announce a potluck at their hall Monday at 6:30, with dishes to pass and table service provided. initiation degrees will be demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Child Study Club
Gordon Prout
Hugh Reveling
N. Ann Arbor St
Agnete Fengur
University Hospital
Saline O.5.s
Acton Couple Mark Golden Jubilee on March 21
Mr and Mrs Alfred Acton celebrate fifty years of marriage with a family dinner and open house from 2 to 5 PM. They wed in Saline on March 21 1897 with Rev Tom Leith. They reside on the Saline Milan road in York Township. Their son Russell of Ann Arbor and granddaughter Carolyn Louise are noted. Alfred turns 72 this Saturday and wife Mrs Acton was 69 in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Acton
Acton
Saline
Tom Leith
Russell Acton
Ann Arbor
Carolyn Louise
Significance of the Cross in daily forgiveness
A reflective piece on Jesus words from the Cross and the forgiving spirit. It connects Christ's teachings on forgiveness to personal, national, and neighborly relations, urging victims and nations to choose mercy over vengeance while noting practical examples. A last item notes a fire department response to a truck blaze on West Michigan Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Peter
Calvary
John Bojer
Peer Treen
Kaiser-Frazer
Wiedman’ Garage
West Michigan Avenue
Saline Native Prominent In Saginaw Dies
Donna Mac Lachlan Nash 68 a Saline native and Saginaw County Democrat died Saturday after a long illness in Saginaw General Hospital. A former president of the Saginaw Campfire Girls the Saginaw Women's Club and the Michigan Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs she is survived by her husband Willard and four children including W Vincent Nash Saginaw City Attorney.
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Donna MacLachlan Nash
Saline
Saginaw County
Saginaw General Hospital
Saginaw
Bad Boy With Checks Nabbed After Bank Stop
Thomas C. Wisniske age 19 of Ann Arbor jailed after attempting to pass a worthless check at the Polar Bear Inn. Previously on probation and fined $500 February 20 for a similar offense. Earl Christopher alerted the bank and tracked Wisniske by car. police nabbed him entering Ypsilanti.
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Thomas C. Wisniske
Ann Arbor
Polar Bear Inn
Earl Christopher
Ypsilanti
Milk Men Meet In Willis
A district meeting of the Michigan Milk Producers Association will be held in the Methodist church at Willis today. Delegates and local officials and their wives will attend a dinner served by church ladies. Ernest Girbach of Saline Local will chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Milk, Producers Association
Wayne
Washtenaw
Monroe
Willis
Ernest Girbach
Saline
Tomahawk Teeth Fly In Tree On Black River Timber
A tomahawk buried in a three foot hemlock on the Black River in St. Clair county causes speculation about its impact on the tree. EB Norton is lumbering nearby and the tool left the handle smooth and shiny as if recently used, raising questions about its preservation.
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Black River
St. Clair County
EB. L. Norton
No Trespassing Sign Inspires Quiet Claim on Earth
A narrator recalls a forbidden field beyond a fence rich with spring beauty. He resists crossing the land yet feels ownership as he preserves the memory of the landscape in his heart, declaring its beauty forever his to enjoy.
WPAG Talent At Woman's Club Meeting
The Saline Woman's Club held a Tuesday afternoon session led by president Mrs. Lewis with Mrs. Lloyd Steiner. Members sang Michigan by Michigan, heard WPAG guests Ted Turmer and Bruce Charles perform, and joined in a spelling bee. Delegates were named for the state convention in Detroit, and plans announced for Federation events in New York City in June. Tea closed the meeting with Garden Day set for April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Woman’s Club
Lloyd Steiner
Lewis
Michigan
Martin
Detroit
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
New York City
Dan Hall
Ted Turmer
Bruce Charles
WPAG
Bridgewater Democrats renominate slate for township offices
The Democratic caucus renominated most incumbents in Bridgewater township. John Norcross was named supervisor, Linden Luckhardt treasurer, Alfred Reiser and Wilbert J. Hogan were chosen for the two justices of the peace seats. Fred Blumhardt was put up for township clerk, replacing Hiram J. Martin who declined reelection. Elwood Alban was named for the Board of Review to replace William Every who also declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater Township
John Norcross
Linden Luckhardt
Alfred Reiser
Wilbert J. Hogan
Fred Blumhardt
Hiram J. Martin
Elwood Alban
Board of Review
William Every
FFA At State Convention Highlights Schulz and Saline Teams
Eldene Finkbeiner William Wallo and Bruce Phillips receive State Farmer degrees at the nineteenth Michigan FFA Association convention in Hast Lansing. Luther Schaible serves as official delegate. State Star Farmers and Chapter awards are given. Saline Chapter teams did not compete in earlier contests. Jackson and Springport emerge as regional qualifiers for state finals amid speakers including Eugene Elliott and Philip Shober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldene Finkbeiner
William Wallo
Luther Schaible
Bruce Phillips
Michigan Association of Future Farmers
Hast Lansing
Eldene
William
Bruce
Luther
Saline
Chessa
Jackson
Aaron Girbach
Louis Spiess
Lloyd Finkbeiner
Lloyd Klager
Springport
Jackson High School
Wayne
Monroe
Washtenaw
Lenawee
Hillsdale
Eugene B. Elliott
Philip Shober
National F.F.A
Charles Figg
G. P. O'Connell
General Motors Corp
Stanley Powell
State Farm Bureau
Ralph C. Wenrich
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Elton Osborne
Paul Knoedler
Andrew Girbach
Ernest Gilbert
Carl Hertler
George Ernst
Raymond Girbach
Victor Berkich
Soch
Albert Schaible
Mark R. Sweetland
Arthur C. Fiegel
John, Klump
Robert Lambarth, Jr
Harry M. Cole
Bae
George Herter
Sentinels
Charter Night
Webb DePuy
Lodi
OES
Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Acton
Leuten Semamouette
Alvin Siemsen
Rex King
Woman’s
Bridgewater
Dems
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