Chief C Albertson Resigns as Saline Police Chief
Police Chief Cecil Albertson resigns effective April 15 1952 or sooner for salary reasons. He notes seven burglaries solved and two stolen cars found since he joined in 1949 and May 1951 appointment as chief. City council tables resignation for next meeting amid praise from officials and thanks to Junior Police and Judge Wood.
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Cecil Albertson
Albertson
City of
Saline
Wood
Isman
the Observer
Saline Gazette Snippets and Local Quips
A collage of local notes cites a bachelor’s chores, restaurant TV debates, burglary humor, pin up debate, and civic musings. Mentions Giz Tropa’s punctual week, editors’ bygone pistol era, and Florida fan sightings by Mayor Wolfin and others amid light gossip about girls and propriety.
Rotary Remarks and Upcoming Warren Rotary Events
A Rotary club meeting featured Dr. Sieuithe and Dr. Smithers discussing civic efforts. Upcoming events include April 17 Ladies Night dinner at 6:30, April 3 officer elections, and April 16 Charter Night. members are urged to contact Gerry Coe for reservations and transportation.
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Steathers
Way Dente
Sieuithe
Elinie
Ypsietots Hornital
E’sie
Nsi Ceres Washtenay
Lenanwee
Oree Comton
Roteey
Gerry Coe
Cc Optenant
Saline police chief resigns to join dairy route work
The Saline police chief announces resignation, praising the department's record with only two unsolved burglaries. He says he is leaving with regret but will pursue a future job on a city milk route with Saline Dairy.
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City of
Saline
The
Saline Dairy
Fair Board Opens 1952 Meeting With Resignations
The Saline Fair Board Association began its first 1952 session with the resignations of Gerald Coe and secretary Charles Osgood. Coe cited time constraints while Osgood learned his FFA contract would not be renewed. The board adjourned to late April to address the secretary post and plan the fair.
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Fair Board Association
Gerald Coe
Charles Osgood
F.F.A
Fair Board
F.F.A. Dep't
Saline
Osgood
Jensen
Raymond Girbach
B.F.A
Pres
Girbach
Community Calendar Highlights for March 28 29
Friday and Saturday feature a Senior Class play. An April 1 meeting resumes with a Reorganization Committee. On April 3 Thursday a Cub Scout Pack Meeting is planned.
Detroit Edison Directors Move Most Meetings to Detroit
Detroit Edison will hold all but two monthly directors meetings and a fall stockholder informational meeting in Detroit, with two meetings in New York. The change follows the New York stockholders meeting where the board was reelected and the plan to move to Michigan was rejected.
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Detroit Edison
Detroit
Edison Board
Prentiss M. Brown
Edison
New York City
Brown
Michigan
New York
Red Cross Fund Drive lagging in Saline
On Tuesday only 808.15 had been collected for the Red Cross drive at Saline Savings Bank. Legion Auxiliary members have not all turned in funds, and the quota is 1200. Mayor Wolfin and others returned from a Florida vacation, while notes mention recent Masonic Past Masters Night and local visits.
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Saline Savings Bank
Red Cross
The
Legion Auxiliary
Everett Wolfin
Herman Heiniger
Lee Robison
Stuart
Jensen Beach
Florida
Ed van Aucken
Millbrook
Clarence Fritz
Masonic Lodge
Pin-Up Burglars Steal Empty Safe And $50 From Station
A city council meeting discussed Police Chief Albertson's resignation with action postponed to the next regular session. Debates on road funding, extending Municipal Court jurisdiction, cemetery maintenance contracts, and funding for perpetual care bonds were noted.
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Albertson
Saline
Ann Arbor
Brittain
Professor How Could You Farce At Saline High
The Saline High School senior class invites the public to a three act farce titled Professor How Could You on March 28 and 29 in the evening. Seniors have prepared their final high school production and hope for strong attendance.
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Saline High School
Wittbracht Rites Held for Stanley A Wittbracht
Stanley A Wittbracht died Sunday March 16 at age 45 born in Manhattan Illinois. Survived by brother Albert Wittbracht and sister Mrs Hart Smith of Hanover Michigan. Funeral at St Pauls Church Saline at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday March 19. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Lockwood Funeral Home.
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Stanley A. Wittbracht
Wittbracht
Manhattan
Illinois
Carl Wittbracht
St. Paul’s Church
Saline
Martha Laabs Wittbracht
Albert Wittbracht
Hart Smith
Hanover
Michigan
Oakwood, Cemetery
Lockwood
Duane Girbach Wins In State FFA Speaking Contest
Duane Girbach of Saline won the state contest in Public Speaking and will be eligible for the National Contest. Merrill, Michigan won the demonstration contest with Saline second by a close decision. both teams received gold medals. Eight teams competed in demonstrations and thirty local FFA members under Charles Osgood traveled to Lansing for the state finals.
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Osgood
Duane Girbach
Duane
Merrill
Mich
Saline
Tocal F. F. A
Charles Osgood
Lansing
Department of Public Instruct
Duane Girbich
David Girbach
Ey Washtenaw
Wayne
Monroe
Hillsdale
Lenawee
Jackson
Acrfold Girbich
Wiliam Klager
John Tumpp
Union Vote Defeated at Universal Die Casting Plant
Last Thursday employees of the Universal Die Casting and Manufacturing Corp voted against forming a local under the UAW era by sight. Fifty three voted for the union and three ballots were contested. The election was held under the National Labor Relations Board.
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Universal Die Casting and Manufacturing Corp
Eith
National Labor Relations Board
Saline Couple United in Marriage
Roy Dechert and Christine Thompkins announced their marriage. The ceremony was held at the groom’s parents home with Reverend Engle officiating and only immediate relatives in attendance.
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Roy Dechert
Christine Thompkins
Reverend Engle
Record Birth at Saline Hospital Sets Local Size Benchmark
On March 20 in Saline General Hospital a baby girl named Phyllis Jean Collins was born to Mr and Mrs James E Collins of Milan. Weighing unusually large for a newborn this eighth child joined the Collins family.
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Mgr
James E. Collins
Milan
Saline General Hospital
Collins
Phyllis Jean
Prout
Harold Miller
Ford
Ypsilanti
Saline School Board declines to renew two teaching contracts
At a regular meeting the Saline School Board voted unanimously not to offer new contracts to two teachers, Ag. Charles Osgood and Miss Benjamin. Superintendent Jensen cited confidential reasons but said the action serves the school’s best interests. Both teachers will complete their terms. replacements are not yet decided.
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Saline
Charles Osgood
Benjamin
Jensen
Osgood
Community Fair
Steel Club
Rotary
Sensco
Sup’t. Jensen
Elmhurst College Choir Tours Detroit Area
Miss Phyllis Engelsdorfer daughter of Rev Frederick Engelsdorfer of West Saline St James church sings with the Elmhurst College Chapel Choir touring Western Michigan and Detroit Ann Arbor areas. The forty member choir, long established, will give a concert at Bethel church Manchester tonight and continue to Ann Arbor tomorrow.
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Phyllis Engelsdorfer
Frederick Engelsdorfer
West Saline St. James Church
Elmhurst College Chapel
Michigan
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Bethel Church
Manchester
Ann Ar
Local Society Notes Include Guild Meeting Attendance
Esther Landwehr and Haelesdorfer tet tro attend the executive board session of the Women's Guild from Tuesday to Thursday. Landwehr serves as secretary of the board. Englesdorfer chairs the Missionary Department. Mr and Mrs Robart Leonard hosted visitors from Farmington Hills and Detroit at the Lonard home. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs George Miller and Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller and others. Royal Oak visitors joined Mrs Anna at a Sunday gathering.
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Esther Landwehr
Haelesdorfer
Fred
Sere
Dettoic
Shchign
Chester Lonard
Sal
Urs
George Miller
Detroit
Arthur Miller
Anna
Mix
Lloyd Carey
John Stimpson
Royal Oak
Educational Advisory Committee Set To Meet April First 1951
The Saline Area Educational Advisory Committee will meet at Saline High School on Tuesday evening April 1 at 8 00 P M. Subcommittees will discuss reorganization issues with a resource person available. William Rowe of the Department of Public Instruction will meet with the rural agricultural school subcommittee and discuss general reorganization at the later meeting. All members are urged to attend and the public is invited.
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Saline Area
Saline High School
William Rowe
Department of Public Instruction
Rowe
Lt Buss Enroute To FEC After Infantry Course
Lt Jack Buss of Route 1 Saline home on overseas orders enroute to the Far East Command. He completed a 15 week associate infantry company course at Fort Benning Georgia preparing officers for company command and platoon deployment duties. Buss received his commission in June 1950 after graduating from Michigan State College and has served with the Army since then.
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Barney
Marathon
Michigan
Don Ford
Saline
Jack Buss
Far Eastern Command
Buss
Fort Berming
Georgia
Cogsgna Ice
Bt Gul. 2Clichs
itelyGec
Michigan State
Boy Scouts Plan Saner Drive on March 29
The Boy Scouts will hold a sane drive on March 29. Citizens are asked to have papers tied and at the curb for pickup.
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Boy Scouts
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C. Albertson
George Wood
L. Z
Bill
Mom
Mayor Wolfin
A. L. Giltrow
Herman Mheininger
Adrian Elsman
Gray
Alberts
Red Cross Fund
Council
Kelvin Braun
John Klumpp
Mr. Osgood
Union
Universal
Saline Course
FEC
St. Ack E. Buss
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