Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Saline Observer in Saline, Michigan

Page 1

We have 4,309,647 pages in Michigan

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1950

Page

1

Let George Do It Colors Brighton Civic Outlook

In Brighton residents debate local pride and school system quality after observing Saline public schools students and staff impress a Rotary program. The piece lauds the high school band chorus and student efforts while noting road conditions hinder church and community access. A charity ball by Saline Fire Department and student fundraisers for a senior trip are highlighted along with a wandering child case and safety appeal.

George Brighton Saline Public Stony Creek Road Us-23 Saline- Milan York Baptist Church Platt Road Saline American Legion Norman Scherdt Albert Niethammer Ypsilanti Ford Motor Company Ronson Donald Wiedman Weber Road

Saline High School Dinner Delights Rotary Club visit

Superintendent Leo L. Jensen presented a program of merit at the Saline High School auditorium. Students prepared and served a $1.25 dinner with ample food and praise for the band, drum majorettes, science hydrogen demonstration, declamations, soil erosion talk, choir numbers, and overall school effort.

Leo L. Jensen Saline Rotary Club Saline ‘High School John Ford Shirley Love Pat Swanson Betty Feeman Earl Moehn Harry Anderson Allan Woods Eddie Taylor Science Department George Bonich Christine Jensen Robert Caswell Speech Department Mildred Haswell Wayne Girbach Charles Osgood Claire Vander Kolk

Saline Woman's Club hosts meeting and plans changes

The Saline Woman's Club met Tuesday March 14 with Mrs. Edwin Hering presiding. Luncheon served at 12 30 and delegates named for county and state federations. Officers for next year chosen, and Rev Henry McKenzie spoke on Spiritual Life in the Home urging a daily quiet hour. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davis returned from a Florida vacation.

Saline Woman's Club Edwin Hering Kari Bredernitz Frances Lockwood Aubrey Giltrow County Federation Hering Charles Kern Everett Wolfin Arthur Heininger Carl Moehn Ray Niles Detroit Mary Hammond Lewis Luther Briggs C. H. Miller Niles Minnie Boyd Oscar Weber C. A. Curtiss American Home Department Henry McKenzie Giltrow Claire ‘Vander Koik

The Cross and True Christianity in a World of Comfort

A preacher argues that Christianity requires the cross not easy pleasure. He cites Matthew and Mark on refusing to come down from the cross and claims truth, not opinions, frees people. He says hardship, discipline, and sacrifice forge progress and faith, not convenience.

Christ Jesus God

The Cross at the Heart of Faith

The speaker argues suffering proves sin’s conquest and faith’s strength. Christ’s crucifixion embodies redemptive purpose, guiding evangelism and church purity as the faithful interpret and illustrate the Cross. God will complete the work.

Christ

Saline Couple Keeps Golden Anniversary Milestone

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Korte of Jordan Road celebrated their 55th anniversary at their daughter’s home, Mrs. Walter Graf. Married March 17, 1895 in Jan sen Neb, both born in Germany, they moved to Saline nine years ago. They have 11 children, 21 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and honored by Rev H L Engel.

Henry Korte Jordan Road Walter Graf Henry, Jr Fairbury Neb William Beatrice Charles Los Angeles Calif Walter Fred Jacob Marion Graf Saline Lawrence Garden City Chris Bridgewater H. L. Engel Trinity Lutheran Church

Five Year Old Girl Hit by Car on Spring Street

Norma Francis five years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold D Francis of 817 Spring Street, was struck by a car driven by Harry Lee Barnett 55, of 213 West Kingsley, as she ran from behind parked cars into the street about 5 30 Saturday night. She was treated at St Josephs Mercy Hospital. The family formerly lived on the Fucss farm east of town.

Norma Francis Harold D. Francis Spring St Harry Lee Barnett W. Kingsley St Barnett St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Francis Fucss

Death of William A Grostic at Webster Township

William A Grostic 881 of 5680 Jennings Road Webster township a farmer died at Saline General Hospital Sunday morning after a brief illness. A building permit was issued to Hugh Reveling who began construction of a new home on the Mills property on a lot adjoining the old Mills residence. The basement was excavated Saturday.

William A. Grostic Jennings Road Webster Township Saline General Hospital Hugh Reveling Mills

Heininger Couple Mark Golden Wedding In 50th Year

Mr and Mrs Herman Heininger will mark their golden wedding anniversary Monday March 27 though health issues delay a formal celebration. They plan an open house later in May or June to receive well wishers and congratulations from friends and relatives.

Herman Heininger

Milk Producers Seek Solution of Their Problems

Charles E. Stone of the American Dairy Association of Michigan announced invitations for Michigan dairy representatives to join a national caucus of dairying on March 27 and 28 at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago. The aim is to create an industry wide selling program to curb a floating milk pool of about 7 billion pounds and stabilize prices for milk and dairy products. Attendees from Michigan include Bruce JF. Clothier, Fred Walker, C. L. Reynolds, B. F. Beach, Chas. Simon, L K. Maystead, Marlin Bigelow, and Charles F. E. Stone.

Charles E. Stone American Dairy Association of Michigan, Inc Michigan Morrison Hotel Chicago Owen M. Richards American Dairy Association Richards Caucus AIDA Bruce JF. Clothier North Branch Fred Walker Carson City C. L. Reynolds Pinconning B. F. Beach Adrian Chas. Simon

Brownies Hold Spring Fly-Up at American Legion Home

The Brownies progress on cross stitch embroidery and invite all members to the Spring Fly-Up this Saturday afternoon from one to three at the American Legion Home. Each girl should bring 30 cents to cover materials.

American Legion Brownie

Detroit Sportsmens Show Opens At Michigan State Fairgrounds

The ninth annual Detroit Congress Sportsmens Show and Detroit News Travel Show run March 25 to April 2 at the Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum. Exhibits feature new outdoor gear from rods and reels to firearms and clothing with expert casters and a big tank show. Chief Needahbeh will MC as Lottie Mayer’s Water Ballet and other acts headline the program.

Detroit Congress Detroit News Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum Camphbell-Fairbanks Exposition, Inc Bill Gallagher Fenton Michigan Lottie Mayer Sharkey Rodney Needahbeh

Marathon Farm Show Scheduled for March 30

Elmer Rhumhardt of Staebler Kempf Oil Company and Ohio Oil Company present the Marathon Farm Show at the High School Auditorium on March 30 at 8 PM with free admission. Headlining are Uncle Ezra and Emorne plus Rural Rangers Jan Latin balancing act and ventriloquist Fred Maher with Skinny Dugan, for a 90 minute family entertainment program.

Elmer Rhumhardt Staebler-Kempf Oil Company Ohio Oil Company Uncle Ezra Emorne Jan Latin Fred Maher Skinny” Dugan Staebler- Kempf Oil Company

Community Farm Bureau Group Meets at Harwood Home

The Community Farm Bureau Group met Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Harwood. Attendance totaled 33 persons.

Community Farm Bureau William Harwood

Marion Sisters At FHA State Convention

More than six hundred Future Homemakers of America from 173 Michigan high schools meet at Michigan State College East Lansing for the fourth annual convention. Dorothy and Barbara Marion represent Saline FHA. Dr John Hannah welcomes attendees. The program includes officer elections and homemaker degrees. Bonnie Braman of Belding chairs the banquet.

John Hannah Michigan State College Roberta Richardson Chesaning State F.H.A MSC Union Bonnie Braman Belding Lapeer F.H.A

Permit To Build An Open Fire Regulation Summary

Public notice outlines Michigan law on open fires under Act 148 1923 as amended. Requires permit unless snow covered domestic burning or fire protection. A responsible person must oversee fires. Penalties include fines up to 100 dollars plus costs or 90 days in jail for negligence or willful injury to property. Malicious fires carry 100 to 500 dollar fines or up to 10 years imprisonment. Negligent escapes incur state suppression costs. Permits may be revoked for unsafe burning conditions.

Michigan

Teachers' Club Hears Health Insurance Talk

The Saline Teachers Club held a dinner meeting at the Saline Hotel on Tuesday March 14 with president Clare Collins presiding. Guest speaker was Christansen of the University of Michigan who spoke on health insurance.

Saline

State FFA convention honors Saline Chapter members

The state convention of the Future Farmers of America held in Lansing on Tuesday and Wednesday was attended by Saline Chapter delegates Gus Lindemann and Neil Stierle. Thomas Love from Saline Chapter also attended and was awarded the degree of State Farmer.

The Future Farmers of America Lansing Gus Lindemann Neil Stierle Saline Thomas Love

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chas. Kern Woman’s Club Ray Davis Florida Clarence Carrs William Austins Robert Young Ted Donaldson Rhoda Williams NBC Rhoda AAA Oil Company Holding Marion Sisters FHA Teachers’ Club
Search Courier

Search the Saline Observer Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Saline Observer?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication