Grass fire and local notes on Main Drag county items
A grass fire on a vacant lot at 206 South Harris Street was put out with five gallons of water by seven firefighters. Hull's Grocery claims a first carload of P and G products shipped into the county, including a large soap lot. An open letter notes Saline servicemen in Korea, requesting a reader list of locally serving men.
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South Harris Street
Hull’s
Rtt
Pat Roesch
Korea
Elton Lindemann
Three Weeks In Army Letter From Pvt Bob Klueter
Private Robert Klueter describes moves through Ft Belvoir and Ft Custer to training at Engineers Replacement Training Corps. He details travel stops in Kansas City and St Louis, a Washington visit, and assignment to the Sixth Training Co at Ft Belvoir, noting he can finally receive mail. He signs with address and hopes for army life experiences to begin.
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Ft. Belvoir
Ft. Wayne
Ft. Custer
Camp Funston
Kansas
Ft. Riley
Washington, D. C
Kansas City
St. Louis
Union Station
Washington
Capitol Building
National Art Museum
Washington Monument
Sixth Training
Engineers Replacement Training Corps
Pvt
Robert Klueter
6Th
Tag. Co
ERTC
Sincerely
Bob
Saline Fair Board Sets First 1951 Meeting
The Saline Community Fair Board will hold its first regular meeting Monday April 2 at 8 30 p m President Raymond Girbach will appoint committees for the 1951 Fair and secretary Charles Osgood says important business items are on the agenda Community members or groups wishing to help with fair details are invited to attend.
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Saline Community Fair Board
Raymond Girbach
Charles Osgood
Dr Engelke warns Rotary on A Bomb defense plans
Dr K Engelke county health director warned Saline Rotary Club that a Detroit nuclear strike would kill tens of thousands, overwhelm hospitals, and disrupt power and water. He outlined a county civil defense center with police, fire, welfare, Red Cross and other agencies to coordinate shelters, evacuations, utilities, and transport.
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Russia
Detroit
Michigan
K. Engelke
County Health Department
Civil Defense
Saline Rotary Club
Engelke
Dr. Engelke
Max Peet
Sheriff's Department
Zahn
Ann Arbor
Alfred E. Bross
Thomas Fitzgerald
The
Red Cross
Merle Malin
Ernest Allmindinger
County Road Commission
Saline Community Hospital to Convene Key Meeting
The Saline Community Hospital Association urges all members to attend an important meeting in the high school auditorium Tuesday evening April 10 at 7 30 p m. The event seeks participation from the association’s membership.
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Saline Community Hospital Association
Mother and Son Die From Gas Fumes in Detroit Tragedy
Mrs Norman England and her sister Mrs Hollis Vance were summoned to Detroit after the deaths of their cousin Mrs Raymond Leasure and her six year old son Robert Tucker from carbon monoxide fumes at a former marriage home. The bodies and a small dog Penny were found by the husband when he returned from work.
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Norman England
Maple Ave
Hollis Vance
Willis Road
Detroit
Raymond Leasure
Robert R. Tucker
Penny
Michigan Claims Firsts Including Biggest Chuck Holes
A satirical piece from the Michigan Milk Messenger extols the state’s highways calling them the world’s best chuck holes. It jokes that larger, deeper potholes deter tourists to stay longer and boost local revenues. The piece mocks road repairs and praises Detroit carmakers and tourism in a humorous regional voice.
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Michigan
Union
Highway Department
Detroit
Dinner To Honor New Members At Federated Church
New members received into Fellowship during the Easter Season will be honored at a Family Night dinner and program at Federated Church. The event is scheduled for 7:00 PM Monday April 2 in the church dining room with music readings a skit and films planned. Families should bring food to pass and their own table service.
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Federated Church
Saline F-E C Expresses Thanks To 99 Donors
The Saline J. C. C. thanks 99 donors who gave a pint of blood last Monday. Some blood is helping in Korea and all of one type is sent within 72 hours to battlefield hospitals. A Mobile Blood Unit visit to Ann Arbor is planned for April 9 with thanks to the Auxiliary Red Cross Canteen and others.
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Korea
Ann Arbor
Red Cross
J. C. C. Blood
Bihlmeyer Guenther Wedding at Bethel Church
Mildred Bihlmeyer and Theodore Guenther wed at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church in Freedom Township on Saturday March 24 with Rev T W Menzel officiating. Approximately sixty guests attended as vows were exchanged amid white snapdragons and gladiolas.
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Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church
Freedom Township
Mildred Bihlmeyer
J. G. Bihlmeyer
Manchester
Theodore Guenther
Herman Guenther
Saline
T. W. Menzel
Arlean Luckhardt
Victor Guenther
Roy Bihlmeyer
Robert Guenther
Leon Feldkamp
Ira Pfeifle
Janet Kuebler
Page
Are You Interested in Saline Community School
Leo L. Jensen urges progress through community effort to secure future school facilities. He cites nearby towns and argues education benefits for all, encouraging residents to talk with neighbors and work together to learn facts and plan now.
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Leo L. Jensen
Dundee
Dexter
Chelsea
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Saline
Saline Participates In Model UN Event
Saline High School will participate in the second annual Michigan High School Model United Nations at Hillsdale College on the Hillsdale campus in April 2021. Norway will be represented by Saline with delegates from over forty Michigan schools.
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Saline High School
United Nations
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale
Michigan
Saline
Norway
China
Westernurope
Windsor H. Roberts
The
College International Rotarians Club
Hillsdale iRotary
Amendments to Be Voted Upon April 2
Proposals on the Biennial Spring Election ballot include Sec 13 meeting places and sessions, Sec 24 military service bonuses limited to surviving spouses and dependents with a $500 payment, and Sec 3 limits on post service compensation changes for public officers. The measures specify timing, eligibility, and financial parameters.
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Naval
Marine
Coast Guard
United States
Supreme Court
Piano Recital At Mrs Knight Studio Seven Talented Students
A large audience enjoyed a piano recital on Tuesday March 13 at Mrs J H Knight studio. Performances included Bach Beethovens selections and Nevin pieces with multiple students at pianos and second pianos.
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J. H. Knight
G. Bach
Judith Siemsen
Natacy Obenauf
Koelling
Mary Lou Lee
McGregor
Carol Brown
Richter
Janice Harwood
Bach
Jimmy Knight
Williams
Nancy Woods
Ann Ross
Beethoven
Nancy Obenauf
McLaglen
Carol Englehart
Bourree
Brilbro
Carolyn Carr
Nevin
Jane Campbell
Marjaa Boettner
Carol
Bobby Brown
Hibbs
Jean Groeb
Meyer-Helmund
Anita Engel
Eddie Doll
Your Vote Is Your Exercize Of Power In Saline
Voters in Saline will participate in a biennial spring election to choose two University of Michigan regents a superintendent of public instruction two members of the state board of education and one member of the state board of agriculture This town meeting day emphasizes local and state governance and the role of voting as life blood of a free America urging turnout and civic duty for the future of education and agriculture
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Saline
University of Michigan
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of ‘Education
State Board of Agriculture
State Board of Education
Michigan Agriculture
America
Saline High to stage Cheaper by the Dozen comedy
Saline High School presents the senior class production Cheaper by the Dozen on Thursday and Friday, March 29 and 30. Mrs. Mildred Haswell coaches, scenic effects by L. Mundy and John Ford. Cast includes Bob Caswell as Mr. Gilbreth, Joyce Davenport, Harry Anderson, and Kim Jacobsen among others.
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Saline High School
Frank B. Gilbreth
Ernestine Carey
Mildred Haswell
L. Mundy
John Ford
Dad
Mr. Gilbreth
Bob Caswell
Gilbreth
Laura
Weible
Ernestine
Joyce Davenport
Frank
Harry Anderson
Jackie
Betty Feeman
Dan
Joyce Graf
Bill
Raymond Niles
Fred
Alwin Wahl
Anne
Barbara
James Lyon Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Sister's Home
James Lyon observed his 83rd birthday yesterday at the home of his sister Mrs. B J Spitter. Mr Lyons was formerly a resident of North Baltimore Ohio.
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James Lyon
B. J. Spitter
Lyons
North Baltimore
Ohio
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Fair Board
Rotary
Hospital Association Meeting
Washtenaw County
Proctor & Gamble
Hull’s Grocery
J. R
Bob” Hull
North
S&j
L. A. Siewers
Proctor & Gambler
Mrs. Hull
Arthur
Elvin Armbruster
Observer Photo
Michigan Milk Messenger
F-E.c
Bihlmeyer-Guenther
Saline High
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