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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

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Room Mothers Hold Reception in Saline Area Schools

The Room Mothers Association of Saline Area Schools held a reception for teachers and new Room Mothers in the High School Auditorium on Monday evening. Chairwoman Mrs. Allen Wiedman welcomed attendees and outlined duties, honoring Mrs. Howard Johnson who introduced Mr. Houghton. Speakers praised the group’s work and suggested forming a joint Fathers and Mothers Parent-Teacher group, with playground plans noted for the new school.

Room Mothers Association Saline Area Hgh Allen Wiedman Howard Johnson Houghton Jensen Jenses Duane Robison Kenneth Johnson Elmer Daible Oliver Steiner Glenn Weber

Church Dinner Notice at St Andrews Hall

Notice of a roast beef church dinner Thursday May 20 from 5 p m to 8 p m at St Andrews Hall. Adults cost 1 50 and children 75 cents. Home made rolls and pies served.

St. Andrews Hall

American Legion County Initiation Held at Legion Home

The May 8 initiation at the American Legion Home gathered about 100 Legionnaires and spouses from Dexter Milan Chelsea Ann Arbor and surrounding posts in Ypsilanti and Saline for a pot luck supper. Bill Buettner presided as county commander with Mel Pearce of Ann Arbor Post urging welfare for Washtenaw County children and a detention home. A dance by the Ypsilanti Post orchestra followed and new members were formally welcomed by officers.

American Legion Lenawee Harry Cline Lerion Post Bill Buettner Legion Sgt. At Arms Mel Pearce Ann Arbor

Jaycee Spring Frolic Draws 300 at School Event

The Jaycees report about 300 attendees at the Spring Frolic held at the school last Wednesday evening. Proceeds go to the Teen-Age Road-eo on May 28, with Casey Clark and Lazy Ranch Boys possibly performing. The Jaycee Auxiliary served hot dogs, pop, and popcorn. The Jaycee Convention is set for May 14–16 at the Reeve Hotel in Grand Rapids with many members attending.

Casey Clark Lazy Ranch Jaycee Reeve Hotel Grand Rapids Jaycees Robert Katz Jim. Beal Lee Robison Robert Harrison Arthur Moehn Donald Rapp

Child Study Club Meeting Set for May 18 at Mrs Schild’s

The Child Study Club will gather on Tuesday May 18 at 8 00 p m at the home of Mrs Tony Schild. Hostesses are Mae Wood Betty Schild and Marjorie Hehr. Myra Henry University Elementary School supervising teacher will speak on The Child Meets the School.

Tony Schild Mae Wood Betty Schild Marjorie Hehr Myra Henry University S. S. Fels Research Institute Antioch College Ohio Mt. Holyoke College Henry American Association of University Women Schild Milan Road Arthur Hagen

Rotary Governor Conference Held at Royal Oak

A governor's conference of Rotarians met in Royal Oak on Monday. Saline representatives included incoming president Gerald Coe incoming secretary Harold Gray and chairman of the 50th Rotary Anniversary George Wood Rev Siemsen spoke on Why Be a Rotarian.

Royal Oak Gerald Coe Harold Gray Rotary George Wood Siemsen

Fosdick Extension Group Meets in May Gathering

The Fosdick Extension Group held its May meeting at the home of Mrs. Carl Seeger on Tuesday evening May 4. The business session included a roll call of 16 numbers with one guest. A lesson on "Your Clothes and You" was taught by Mrs. Elmar Tobias and Mrs. Herman Rentschler, followed by lunch prepared by the hostess and co-hostesses.

Fosdick Extension Group Carl Seeger Elmar Tobias Herman Rentschler Donald Wiedman Orson Tobias

Trinity Ladies Aid Enjoy Film

The Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid watched a color film titled America For Me on Wednesday May 5. A Greyhound Bus Co representative presented the program with scenes from Colorado Minnesota California Texas Florida and Canada.

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Greyhound Bus Co America Colorado Minnesota California Texas Florida Canada

Mothers Day Dinner Hosts and Outing with Dun dee Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Karner entertained at a Mother's Day dinner on Sunday with Mrs. Hettie Beam and others from Dun dee. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Love and Bill, and Mr. and Mrs. Clair Gilbert spent the weekend in Atlanta on a fishing trip.

Henry Karner Hettie Beam Stanley Meyer Harold Karner Harry Nelson Tina David Dundee Robert Love Bill Clair Gilbert Atlanta

Mother and Son Banquet at Saline Methodist Church

The Saline Methodist Church hosted a Mother and Son Banquet on May 6 at 6 45 with about 175 attendees. A purple and yellow program featured music, Bible pageants, solos, and tributes led by Mrs. Holmes and committee, with Bob Kineter as guest of honor and multiple best mother awards announced.

The Saline Methodist Church Harry Holmes Jim Pal Ted Stimpson Mike Strait Youth Fellowship Theodore Stimpson Robert Merchant Merritt Martin Sally Stimpson Gerald Coe David Hull Walfred Larson Walfre Larson Burt Kelly Bruce Parsons Grieg Merritt Martin, Sr Jochebed Miriam Helen Starling Sharon Nancy Ross Joyce Davenport Mary Bob Parsons Jean Goble William Martin Hannah and Samuel

Chicago Club Makes Annual Trip

The Chicago Club with 17 girls and Home Economics teachers Mrs. Kenneth Rogers and Mrs. Harold Miller left Friday May 7 for a trip to Chicago by train. They visited Swift Plant and Merchandise Mart, attended the Don McNeil Breakfast Club, toured Marshall Field, and stayed at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. A Boulevard Room dinner featured the Ice Revue with Frankie Masters and orchestra, with meals at French and Swedish restaurants and a church service in the Conrad Hilton tower. They returned to Saline on Tuesday May 11.

Chicago Club Chicago Kenneth Rogers Harold Miller Swift Merchandise Mart Don McNeil Marshall Field Boulevard Conrad Hilton Hotel Frankie Masters Saline

Rotary Film on Sanitary Land Fills Planned for Meeting

Rotarians are urged to attend today as the Rotary Club presents a film about sanitary landfills at the meeting. The program aims to inform members on waste management and environmental practices.

Rotary Club

Mother Son Banquet Brings Special Evening

Mrs. Reginald Feuell gave the benediction as Sibelius was played by Mrs. Martin and Miss Stimpson. The event felt different with a Mother Son banquet and many attendees with sons but no daughters shared in the joy by borrowing a son for the occasion.

Sibelius

Mayor Leutheuser Hosts Visiting European Die-Casters

A group of ten die casting manufacturers from six countries toured Universal Die Casting & Manufacturing in Gaylord. Hosts President Clifford H. Simmons and executive vice-president William L. Brittain highlighted strong labor management relations. The tour, part of a Foreign Operations Administration program, included a luncheon and discussions on labor practices before the visitors returned to Detroit.

Universal Die Casting & Manufacturing Corporation Universal Clifford H. Simmons William L. Brittain Leoniero Ruffini Torino Italy Simmons Brittain Detroit New Yok

Armed Forces Day Observance Plans Parade in Ann Arbor

Armed Forces Day set for Saturday May 15 by presidential proclamation. County parade in Ann Arbor will feature high school bands ROTC cadets county veterans groups colors National Guard units and Army and Navy bands. Saline High School Band and Saline American Legion Color Guard to participate. Parade starts 10 80 a m formation on Thayer Street and Washington Street. Mr and Mrs Francis Lockwood hosted Washtenaw Wayne and Monroe County Funeral Directors Association at Saline Hotel dinner.

Ann Arbor National Guard Army and Navy Saline Hgh Saline American Legion Color Guard Thayer St Washington St Francis Lockwood Washtenaw-Wayne and Monroe County Funeral Directors Association Saline Hotel

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