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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1952

Page

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Eight Saline High Students Attend Model UN Meeting

Eight Saline High School students took part in the United Nations Model Assembly and Disarmament Conference at Hillsdale College on April 25 and 26. Advisors Mundy and Hooker accompanied them, with Mundy serving as parliamentary advisor to the ad hoc committee.

Saline High School Hillsdale College Rotary Club Lewis Mundy Duane Hooker Hillsdale Mundy Richard Miller Rhea Menzel Dorothy Marion Ann Taylor James, Gleason James Gleason Egypt Helen Graf New Zealand Christa Breitkreutz Sabina Zettl

Local Gossip and Social Notes Parade Through Town

The column notes light social events and local names such as Dick Gray of B and B receiving a J Hop invitation after shaving his mustache. It mentions fashions like indecent swimsuits and a tropical sport shirt for sale, plus remarks about Bobby Leutheuser, Luther Dicks, Johnny Ray, and Marty Hemenway at the Firemen's Ball.

Dick Gray J-Hop Bobby Leutheuser Marty Hemenway Johnny Ray Luther Dicks

Calendar of Community Events May Schedule

May 2 Friday 5th Grade party at the High School Gym. May 6 Tuesday Child Study Club at Mrs Gordon Prouts. May 7 Wednesday Music Night Concert at the High School. May 8 Thursday Mother and Daughter Banquet Federated Church. May 9 Friday Mother and Daughter Banquet at St Pauls and Methodist. May 10 Saturday J Hop. May 21 Methodist Church Rummage Sale Ann Arbor corner 4th and Williams.

Gordon Prouts Federated Church St. Paul's Church Methodist Church Ann Arbor 4Th and Williams

Fair Board Appoints Committees

Nine members attended the Saline Fair Board meeting at Saline High School. Resignations from Charles Osgood and Gerald Coe were acted on. Committees named include Agriculture chaired by Fred Arend with Hammond and Harwood, Premium Book by Girbach Haarer Gray and Coley, Auto Dealers led by Elmer Steele, Merchants chaired by Frank Deede, Machinery led by Alwin Gross Everett Wolfin and Lee Robison, Tents and Construction managed by Deede and Heininger, Home Economics headed by Mrs. Fred Arend, Entertainment chaired by Ken Rogers, Publicity by Bill Gray. A raffle plan involving Rotary Club and American Legion groups was approved with half proceeds to the Fair Board. Fireworks displays were ordered discontinued.

Fair Board Saline High School Fred Arend Charles Osgood Bill Gray Gerald Coe Agriculture Committee Robert Hammond Webb Harwood Raymond Girbach Clarence Haarer al Coley Elmer Steele Frank Deede Alwin Gross Everett Wolfin Lee Robison Arthur Heininger Ken Rogers Rotary Club American Legion American Legion Auxiliary

Saline Declamers Eliminated From District Contest

Four Saline High School declaimers were eliminated in the District Declamatory Contest held in Ypsilanti. Non-qualifying contestants for regional competition were Nancy Woods Sally Meske James Cook and Stephen MacArthur. The district included Milan Ypsilanti Roosevelt Wyandotte A E Smith and Saline with Miss Thelma McAndress as chair. The regional contest will be May 14 in Saline with Mrs Mildred A Haswell as chair.

Saline Ypsilanti Nancy Woods Sally Meske James Cook Stephen MacArthur Milan Ypsilanti Roosevelt Wyandotte

Kathleen Kuebler Hit By Car in Saline Incident

Kathleen Kuebler, nine, of 3871 Waterworks Rd., was struck by a car driven by Joseph Blayer of 209 N. Harris St. She sustained forehead and knee lacerations after lashing into the road near Saline High on North Ann Arbor Street around 4 pm Friday. Witnesses said the child darted out and a cited driver was exonerated from blame.

Kathleen Kuebler Waterworks Rd Joseph Blayer N. Harris St Saline High Ann Arbor Street Saline Kathleen

S H S Band Heads to State Festival in East Lansing

The S H S band will compete at the State Band Festival on Michigan State College campus this Saturday after earning first division status in district contests. They depart at 12 30 by school bus and perform around 4 pm with new uniform elements.

East Lansing Michigan State College

Fireman's Ball Draws 500 At American Legion Hall

About 500 people attended the annual Fireman's Ball at the American Legion home Saturday night. Helen Gross and her orchestra provided music. Five prizes were awarded: Mrs. Glen Hamlin won the door prize, Norman Cottin a roaster, Garnett Haines a camera, Roscoe Cammet a rod and reel, and Walter Armbruster a fire extinguisher. Attendees look forward to next year's ball.

American Legion Helen Gross Glen Hamlin Norman Cottin Garnett Haines Roscoe Cammet Walter Armbruster

Saline High Names 1952 Honor Students Led by Taylor

Principal Ford lists ten top scholars for Saline High School class of 1952. Valedictorian Ann Taylor posts 3.54 average, salutatorian Sue Thomas 3.44, with Sally Meske and Lou Anne Elfring tied for third at 3.32. Other honors include Emil Sattler 3.23, Sharon Muir 3.22, Carol Schrader 3.07, Betty Haeussiler 3.03, John Anderson 2.97, Gerald Haarer 2.966, and Kay Austin 2.96.

Educational Advisory Committee Plans Circulation of School District Petitions

At a Tuesday night meeting April 29 at Saline High the Educational Advisory Committee voted to circulate trial petitions to gauge district interest in forming a larger reorganized school district or Rural Agricultural School. Signatures must reach fifty percent in a district for legal petitions to proceed, and signers are urged to be bound to both petitions.

Saline High Educational Advisory Committee Ifty

Shots Needed For Tetanus Reinforcement In Saline

County Health Department reminds parents that children first vaccinated for tetanus at county immunization clinics in Saline schools require two additional doses. One month after the clinic with a physician and again two months later to complete protection from lockjaw.

County Medical Society County Health Department

JCCs Held Regional Meeting In Wayne Michigan

A regional Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting took place Thursday night April 24 at the V F W Hall in Wayne Michigan. Saline members present included Pat Roesch Bob Harrison Al Wiedman Milton Hartman Dick Martin Earl Hummel Frank Britton Ken Lavery and Jim Beal. The group discussed internal JCC duties responsibilities extension manpower and interorganizational value. Grand Rapids will host the 1952 Michigan JCC State Convention May 16 17 and 18.

Junior Chamber of Commerce V.F.W. Hall Wayne Michigan Saline Pat Roesch Bob Harrison al Wiedman Milton Hartman Dick Martin Earl Hummel Frank Britton Ken Lavery Jim Beal JCC J.C Jcc’s Grand Rapids

Detroit News Spelling Bee winner Janet Marion

Janet Mae Marion, twelve, daughter of Carl and Mrs. Marion of Saline, won the Detroit News Spelling Bee at Manchester High School Auditorium with the word conversation. Runner up was Joan Ahrens, fifteen, eighth grade at Manchester village school. Janet, a seventh grader at Dell School, U.S. 112, will advance to the Metropolitan finals in Detroit on Friday May 9. Her teacher, Mrs. Helen Monaghan of Clinton, has guided six district winners.

Janet Mae Marion Carl Marion Saline Manchester High School Janet Joan Ahrens Manchester Village Dell U.S Helen Monaghan Clinton Dell School Detroit Monaghan

Methodist Mother and Daughter Banquet Details

The annual Mothers and Daughters banquet of the Methodist Church will be held Friday May 9 at 6 30 in the church dining rooms. Ticket sales are handled by Edith Fucss Sally MacArthur Verna Holmes Marie Leonard Jean Goble and Verlie Osterhout. A program will be planned by Sally MacArthur Grace Ford and Ruth Campbell. Reservations must be made by May 8.

Mothers and Daughters of the Methodist Church Edith Fucss Sally MacArthur Verna Holmes Marie Leonard Jean Goble Verlie Osterhout Grace Ford Ruth Campbell

Hears Talk On Prison Fires At Jackson Meeting

Luther Dicks Harold Arm ister and Charley Gross attended the Southern Michigan Firemen's Association meeting in Jackson. Jack Allison, chief of six fire companies, spoke about the Jackson Prison Riot Fires where 45 township firemen battled eight fires including the chapel. Entry was delayed until state troopers arrived to create a wedge and access the burning areas. Fire crews had to cut through bars and mesh as no keys were available.

Luther Dicks Harold Armister Charley Gross Jackson Southern Michigan Firemen’s Association Jack Allison

Spring High School Choral Concert Aims High

The music department presents a spring concert Wednesday at the school auditorium. The program features the band, Girls and Boys Glee Clubs, a guest soloist Mr. Ford, and the mixed chorus with songs including Smoke Gets in Your Eyes The Battle Hymn of the Republic and God Bless America.

East Lansing Girls Glee Club Boys Glee Club Glee Club Mr. Ford Fred Waring

Saline High seniors tour Washington and New York

Forty three Saline High School seniors and advisors Clare Collins visit Washington D C and New York City this week. In Washington they tour monuments and the FBI, while in New York City they see Radio City Empire State Building a boat trip around Manhattan a possible major league game a musical comedy and Lake Success. The trip follows earlier tours started in 1947 and 1949. Students named include Marilyn Adair Charles Anderson John Anderson Kay Austin Gordon Barnes and many others.

Saline High School Clare Collins Washington, D. C New York City Nation Washington Monument Federal Bureau of Investigation Radio City Empire State Building Manhattan Island Lake Success Washington New York Marilyn Adair Charles Anderson John Anderson Kay Austin Gordon Barnes Howard Braun Christa Breitkreutz Glennis Brososky Gerald Eaton Louanne Elfring Donald Feldkamp Joesphine Ford Duane Gidbach Jerry Gonser Collene Gross Egon Gross Martina Hemenway Gerald Haarer Betty Haeussler Eldean Hieber Florence Kierczynski William Kruger John Klumpp Norman Kruger Eleanor Kuder Eugene Leutheuser Neil Lindeman Stephen MacArthur Lois McTaggart Sally Meske Sharon Muir Hattie Sanders Emil Sattler Carol Schrader James Schroeder Grace Steele Ann Taylor Sue Thomas Mary Jane Wahl Marilyn Walker Marlene Wird Sabina Zettl David Zick

Eastern Star Holds Friendship Night at Masonic Lodge

The Eastern Star Friendship Night was held at the Masonic Lodge on Monday evening April 28. Officers from Ann Arbor Dexter Chelsea Manchester Milan and Clinton performed the initiation. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson Mr Wayne Predmore and Mr Jack Loper were admitted. A luncheon followed in the dining room.

Masonic Lodge Ann Arbor Dexter Chelsea Manchester Milan Clinton Arthur Wilson Wayne Predmore Jack Loper

Final Warning To Dog Owners In City Limits

City issues final notice to dog owners amid reports of shrubs damaged and dogs running loose. If noncompliance continues the Dog Pound wagon from Ann Arbor will begin picking up loose dogs. City Clerk E. Muir thanks cooperative residents.

Ann Arbor Muir

Teens Seek Community Help To Start Canteen at Saline High

At a general assembly on April 24 Saline High School students discussed starting a teenage canteen off campus to gain a leisure space away from the school. They seek community backing and funding, with supervision and reasonable hours, noting other towns run such programs as community projects.

Saline High School

Mrs Mildred Haswell Attends Speech Teachers Conference

Mrs Mildred A Haswell head of Saline High School English department attended the annual Speech Teachers Conference of the Michigan Schoolmasters Club at the Rackham Building in Ann Arbor. Dr Hayden Carruth director of the Michigan High School Forensic Association spoke and a discussion forum followed.

Mildred A. Haswell Saline Michigan Schoolmasters Club Rackham Ann Arbor Hayden Carruth Michigan High School Forensic Association

Hornet track wins Hastings two mile relay trophy

Hornet athletes boast another trophy after winning the Hastings two mile relay last Saturday. Don Feldkamp earned praise relays while Feldkamp ran a half mile leg to seal first place. Albion Relays loom with Coach Padsen’s squad facing fatigue from the Washington trip.

Bonick Hornet Hastings Don Feldkamp Feldkamp Albion Relays John Padsen Washington

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Model UN Meeting Near East James A. Eldridge Midwest United Nations Association Lynn. Burdick Son Scotty Harold Gross S.H.S. Band Firemans Ford Robert Starling Hs Brother and Family Ralph Starling Ada Ohio Detroit News Music Dept Washington and Mildred Haswell al Dermanion Dundee Picher
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