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Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

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Nighttime Collision In Pittsfield Township Leaves Six Hurt

A head on crash near State Rd on US 112 injured six people including 12 year old Edward Phillips. The Zimmermans car carried Elisa Phillips and Edward while Todd Troutman faces reckless driving charges after attempting to pass another vehicle. Leon Zimmerman was hospitalized with rib fractures along with other occupants treated at University of Michigan Hospital.

Pittsfield Township Leon C. Zimmerman Chicago Beyer Hospital University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor Todd C. Troutman Harper Woods James Thorpe van Dyke Charles Verbeke Roseville Zimmerman Elisa M. Phillips Edward Phillips Troutman State Rd Us-112

City Hall plans discussed by council and local notices

The council meets over a proposed new City Hall likely at the Detroit Edison site on Harris street. Dr. James Moser tests dairy herds with state ag experts in Saline area. A barn fire at Elfred Hack's farm destroys structures and thresher. Community events include a bakery license, nursery school notes, school breakfast, and local birthdays.

Detroit Edison Harris Street James Moser Chamber of Commerce Jeep State Agricultural Department Moser Saline Elfred

Food Values For The Week Highlights Bargains Nationwide

Prices drop for cabbage peppers asparagus celery potatoes onions and tomatoes with heavy meat supply. Beef and pork offer strong value while broilers and fryers stay plentiful. Eggs best in medium and small sizes with widespread fruit and vegetable savings across regions including Florida oranges and California strawberries.

Midwest Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin California

Saline Sailor Appointed Squad Leader at Great Lakes

Petty Officer Edward A. Raus, son of Mr and Mrs Norwin J Raus of Saline, has been named squad leader of his recruit company at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He will wear a miniature rating insignia as a badge of authority during the remainder of boot camp. Raus was chosen for leadership qualities shown during recruit training and is on track to graduate May 12.

Edward A. Raus Norwin J. Raus Ann Arbor St Saline Great Lakes Naval Training Center Tion

Elected Tau Beta Pi Sees UM Student David Cash Honored

David Cash of 6564 E. Michigan Ave. was elected last week to Tau Beta Pi the national honorary engineering society. He is a senior in industrial engineering at the University of Michigan and joins as students chosen for scholarship leadership and character.pledge week included a problem session a midnight cloth bent stunt near the engineering arch and a formal banquet at the Michigan Union.

David Cash E. Michigan Ave Tau Beta Pi David University of Michigan Engineering Michigan Union

Christian Home Festival at First Methodist Church

The Christian Home Festival honoring mothers will be observed at the First Methodist Church Sunday during the Morning Service at 10:00 a.m. Baptism of children will be included. The Junior Choir will sing a Mother's Day anthem directed by Mrs. Robert Merchant and a duet will be sung by two young people of the Senior Choir. All sons and daughters are invited to attend in honor of their mothers.

First Methodist Church Robert Merchant

Steer Club Spring Tour rewards trained steers at Saline event

The Saline Steer Club held its annual spring tour on May 3 starting at 9 15 a.m. Members dined at the Rotary Club for lunch and prizes were given for best trained steers. Winners include David Kuebler and the Sheehan sisters. Weights show purchase and current weights for many exhibitors.

Saline Rotary Club David Kuebler Sheehan Sisters Mary Weber Bill Hayden Bill Hamilton Art Heininger Art Hagen Clarence Haarer Janice Harwood Ronald Paul Duane Gunther Floyd Guenther Janet Weber Arlene Dueble Ralph Dueble Donald Dueble Donna Dueble Karen Girbach Lorrine Jedele Barbara Klumpp David Austin Robison Carolyn Carr Ione Carr Don Bassett Pat Teachout Gale Riggs Alice Sheehan Shirley Sheehan Neil Harrer Ken Rogers Ron Rogers Bill Austin

Wasps Come Back To Beat Chelsea Bulldogs 10-5

In a May 1 game at Chelsea the Wasps trailed 4-0 after the first inning. Milton Steman started for Wasps before Hoeft relieved him. In the third inning Volz led with two runs while Bixby Starling Wiebusch Coe Jordan and Hoeft each scored once. Coe added a fifth inning run. Chelsea scored once more in the final frame. Hoeft earned the win with six strikeouts as Wasps rally for ten runs to five.

Wasps Chelsea Bulldogs Chelsea Milton Steman Hoeft Volz Bixby Starling Wiebusch Coe Jordan Chel Sea

Saline City Council Considers Public Rest Room Plan

Mrs. Ruby Giltrow and Mrs. Dorothy Walker urged creation of a public restroom near the Saline shopping center at the last council meeting. They cited rural patrons and local children lacking nearby facilities and described resulting distress and shortened shopping trips. Council pledged to study the proposal.

L. Z Saline Chamber of Commerce Leonard Saline Ruby Giltrow Dorothy Walker

Saline Bands Stage Free Triple Concert Evening

Five Saline Area Schools bands perform a free triple concert at Saline High School Auditorium on Wednesday May 23 starting at 7 pm The Elementary and 6th grade bands open at 7 followed by Junior High bands at 7 45 and the Senior High Concert Band at 8 30 Each concert is separate with varied repertoire and admission is free. attendees may come for one two or all three performances

Saline Area Schools Saline High School Saint Mary Joshua

High School Girls Honored At Tea

Senior high school girls were guests at a tea last Wednesday in the home of Mrs. E. G. Mann on W. Michigan Ave. Committee members included Mrs. Art Heininger Mrs. Leo Jensen Mrs. E. D. Wolfin and Mrs. Cecil Davenport. Mrs. E. D. Wolfin and Mrs. Leo Jensen poured for the guests.

E. G. Mann W. Michigan Ave Art. Heininger Leo Jensen E. D. Wolfin Cecil Davenport

Brother Honored Reassigned to Marine Development Center

Brig. Gen. R. Dean Salmon of the Pentagon is reassigned as commanding general of the Marine Corps Development Center at Quantico Virginia. Gen Salmon is a brother of Mrs. D. C. McCormick.

R. Dean Salmon Pentagon Marine Corps Development Center Quantico, Va Salmon D. C. McCormick

Saline High School Valedictorian Wins Reader's Digest Award

Anne Menzel, valedictorian of Saline High School, receives the Annual Reader's Digest Association Award for high school leaders. Principal Elmer Houghton announces the honor, aided by staff, with an honorary subscription and engraved certificate recognizing past achievement and future promise.

Anne Menzel Saline High School Reader’s Digest Association Elmer Houghton Anzie Reader’s Digest Association Thas United States Canada

Universal Die Casting Seeks Fence and New Dump Site

Saline council discussed relocation of the city dump as Universal Die Casting plans a fence and gate to fence off the property. A nearby site two miles from town was under consideration while concerns grew about disposal options if the current dump is abandoned.

Art Hagen Leutheuser Hagen

Mothers Day Party Planned by Federated Church Group

Lee Colling director of the Young People's Society of Federated Church announces a Mothers Day party Sunday at 7:00 in the church parlors. The program features devotions a vocal solo by Joan Austin a reading by Charles Youngs a Mother's Story by Robert Brown and a history of the Society by Mrs Henry McKenzie preparing a historical booklet for the churchs 125th anniversary. Refreshments are by Miss Phyllis Robinson Miss Sally Youngs and Robert Brown. A Tribute to Mothers will be held at the Morning Worship Services at 11 o'clock on Sunday.

Lee Colling Young People’s Society of Federated Church Joan Austin Charles Youngs Robert Brown Henry McKenzie Phyllis Robinson Sally Youngs

Saline Eastern Star raises 1.35 for acorn project

Saline Chapter No. 311 O E S met Monday with Worthy Matron Doris Burmeister presiding. More than 135 was collected for the acorn Project with a few envelopes outstanding. A refrigerator purchase committee was named. The group plans a May 21 meeting with Washtenaw Association officers and Grand Secretary Evelyn Parks. Degrees will be exemplified and practice set for May 11. Refreshments were served by three members.

Earl Culliton Frank Carter Martin Blair

Junior Farm Bureau Meets in Saline West Ann Arbor Area

A newly formed Junior Farm Bureau group from Saline and West Ann Arbor met sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tefft on Tuesday April 24. George Schnierle presided. district director Ron Voorheis spoke on aims and projects. Suzanne Larmee is secretary Neil Stierfe vice-chairman. May 29 meeting at Richard Wenk’s home. Boys and girls 16 to 29 invited.

Farm Bureau Saline West Ann Arbor Robert Tefft George Schnierle Junior Farm Bureau Ron Voorheis Davison Michigan Suzanne Larmee Neil Stierfe Tefft Richard Wenk Wagner Road Textile Road

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