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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
1
A fierce March storm in Michigan unleashed thunder and lightning, heavy sleet, and a blizzard that shut basements, crippled transport, knocked out power and communications, stranded buses, closed schools, and left roads nearly impassable. Residents recalled similar storms from 15 years ago.
Rev. Henry McKenzie guests the Rotary Club delivering a discourse on Rotary ethics and practices. His remarks recount his roles as personnel director and public relations executive with the Clinton Machine Céithany and pastor of the Federated church, ending with a parable about a man choosing between churches and the idea that loss leads to gain.
More than thirty neighbors and Southwest Lodi Farm Bureau members gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Klumpp Sr. home on Friday March 21. A Federation of Associated Women report followed by a talk on getting the most from $10 dues. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Weber of Ann Arbor. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hieber to host the April meeting Friday the 18th.
An elderly resident near Stone school in Pittsfield township alerted Saline fire department at 2 30 am Thursday. Firemen cleaned the chimney from the furnace and no further action was needed.
A Saline couple was driving toward Detroit when a 10 ton truck and trailer crashed through a guard rail on the Willows Run Expressway. BE. J. Mann and his wife survived with minor injuries while Wayne Rosenkrans escaped unhurt. The Manns’ Studebaker was badly wrecked with the rear crushed and the back seat folded. Roy Gilligan owned the wrecked car used for the Detroit trip.
Saline county O E S plans an April 11 meeting at the high school in Saline at 2 30 PM open to the public Reservations for the Star dinner at St Paul s church are due by April 7 by calling Mrs Edwin Hering 54R4 The past matrons and patrons night drew about 80 with an old fashioned theme and performances by Lois Deeden Catherine Briggs and a past patrons quartet Mrs J B Wallace attended as charter member and second worthy matron Saline Stars consider forming a Rainbow Girls group in Saline with Ypsilanti O E S members to perform at the April 7 meeting The Rainbow Girls will appear at Saline chapter Monday evening April 7 and a similar group may be organized in Saline
Aubrey L. Giltrow, an Ann Arbor pharmacist and Ferris Institute graduate, will reopen Wheel er's drug store in its current building and remove the partition with Stierle's confectionery. He has worked at Battle Creek Sanitorium and an Ohio hospital. The Giltrows live at 1256 Kensington Drive with two sons Dan and David.
Ypsi State Hospital claimed the Wednesday night league crown at B and B Recreation with a $67.50 purse. American Legion teams finished second with $60 and Lockwood third with $55. High game tied at 255 by Burkhardt and Exelby earning $7.50 each. Green took $10 for 234.
Eldene Finkbeiner earned the State Farmers award at the nineteenth State FFA Convention in East Lansing and was elected vice president of the State Association. He won third place in the Second Region Star Farmer Contest and received a certificate and cash award from Kroger Baking Co. He led Saline High School FFA activities, served as local chapter president, and chaired roles in Junior Livestock Feeding and Show Assn as EVFFA manager of the 1946 Community Fair. He will attend a national meeting in Chicago in April. William Wallo and Bruce Phillips also received gold pins and certificates. John Hein of Traverse City was elected state FRA president. Luther Schaible did not attend due to a theater rehearsal at home.
The essay recalls winters of youth, family warmth beside the base-burner, and simple joys like woolen underwear and chilblains. It contrasts past togetherness with modern family life, noting the lost base-burner, attic insulation, and the enduring need for belonging and warmth.
J C Charter Night guest professor Paul Bagwell head of Michigan State College speech at Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet. Bagwell, North Carolina native and MSC veteran since 1938, has led war rally bureaus and patriotic drives and served as Michigan Jaycees president.
Leo F. Quinn, 53, died Sunday of a heart attack at his sister in law's home 212 Michigan Ave. He was born March 12 1894 in Saginaw son of John L and Margaret Quinn and married Dorothy Hoffman who died in 1920. A WWI veteran and former Detroit police officer he belonged to the Saline American Legion. He is survived by four brothers Albert M Quinn Frank M Quinn Joseph L Quinn and Richard M Quinn and one sister Mrs Joseph Johnstone of Chicago. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Lockwood funeral home with army chaplain and Legion pallbearers. burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs Bertha Rheinfrank Boettner aged 69 died Thursday at her Bridgewater home after a long illness. Born August 28 1877 in Bridgewater she was daughter of George and Lena Rheinfrank. Survived by husband Fred and son Neil at home two sisters Mrs Oscar Bersuder Bridgewater and Mrs H P Paul Detroit. Services Sunday at Lockwood Funeral Home and at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church Freedom Township burial in Bethel cemetery. Saline Lodge 183 F and A M observes past masters night Friday with 630 banquet and degree exemplifications.
In the dawn of Good Friday, Pilate questions Jesus about kingship while Jesus defines His kingdom as the truth poised above earthly power. The dialogue frames truth as God’s eternal standard, contrasts divine authority with Rome, and ends with Pilate’s disbelief and the church’s enduring mission.
J Neal Lamoreaux president of the American Dairy Association of Michigan announces a major Michigan dairy meeting at Michigan State College East Lansing on March 28 inviting producers and processors to hear National Association head Owen M Richards on sales not surplus. The luncheon meeting aims to promote nutrition value of milk and avoid surpluses through advertising merchandising and showmanship and invites reservations via Dairy Plant Manager or Charles E Stone Lansing.
Saline library announces juvenile and adult titles including The Beverly Gray Series The Hardy Boys Mystery Series and Pelle's New Suit as new offerings. The Saline Woman's Club meets at Mrs Dan Hall on Saline Ann Arbor Rd with Wallace L Garneau speaking on Radio Programs and Church teachings discussed amid reflections on Pilate and the Kingdom of Christ.
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