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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1959
Page
5
The council debated water rate structure whether charges should be by property footage or a quit basis. They signed a mutual aid pact with Lodi and Saline townships for radio equipment purchases and deferred a civil defense resolution per Attorney Roesch concerns.
More than 160 people attended the firemen's ball held on March 21 with strong turnout and a lively citywide crowd. The event showcased community support and featured a festive program.
Firemen’s Association president Bob Russell says the group may hold two dances yearly with a fall event added to the calendar at the Legion Home following last Saturday night’s “Met’s Ball” event.
John Camburn died Wednesday evening March 18 after months of failing health at 209 N Harris St. Private funeral were held Friday at 2 pm at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev Robert Richards officiating. Burial in Macon Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Alwin Gross Saline, John Spettler Livonia, Joseph Blayer Ann Arbor. son George Saline. brother Frank Camburn Saline. nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Born Oct 28 in Macon he lived there all his life. He was a painter and decorator before retirement. Wife Grace Kutler died in 1947.
Barbara Ann Hale arrived March 15 at Byer Memorial Hospital Ypsilanti weighing 9 pounds. She joins sisters Diane age 2 and Karen age 1. Grandparents Dr and Mrs Vern Van Dusen and Mr and Mrs Glenn Massey, all of Ypsilanti, celebrate the new arrival.
A grandson was born March 18 to Mr and Mrs Robert Starlings at St Josephs Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds 7.07 ounces. The child’s mother is Mark Robert, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Heft of Blissfield. The other grandparents are Mr and Mrs Forrest Heft of Petersburg Michigan.
We thank the Saline firemen for their efforts during our barn fire last week and for the prompt response to the alarm. Alwin and Herman Marion.
Starling entertained av guests at a buffet supper Sunday evening. Guests included his grandmothers Mrs Clare Adams and Mrs Roma Starling, the De Verde Burkholders of Dundte, Robert Heft of Blissfield, the Claredee Wie bush family, the Kenneth Volz family, the Everett Wolfins and Miss Janet Hertler.
Mrs. Ed win Hering, co chairwoman, notes only 30 pints remain to reach Saline's blood credit. She thanks donors and volunteers and salutes local businessmen who publicized the Bloodmobile and supported the clinic effort.
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