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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1959

Page

3

Parish Priests Luncheon Observes Catholic Charities Week

A luncheon for priests of 11 Washtenaw County parishes will be held Thurs day May 21 at Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County. Rev. Fr. Edward Kalinowski of St. Andrew's Saline and St. Dominick's Clinton represents the Saline area as Catholic Charities Week runs May 17 24.

Catholic Social Services Washtenaw County Edward Kalinowski St. Andrew’s Church Saline St. Dominick’s Clinton Catholic Charities

This is the Way We Wash Our Clothes

In Deede Television repair last week Joseph Burkhardt’s 25 year old Easy Spindrier washing machine, a stainless steel copper model, was serviced. The 1934 washer uses three stainless plungers and, according to Burkhardt, remains effective after years of weekly use. Frank Deede recalls selling the model in the late 1920s, with original price at 159 dollars before later rising to 179 dollars.

Deede Television Joseph Burkhardt Frank Deede North Dakota Frank

State's Money Woes Explained by Hare

Secretary of State James Hare told Saline Area Democrats on May 14 at Marty's Restaurant that Michigan's finances suffer from earmarked funds diverting revenue from the general fund and from hostility among some legislators toward Governor G. Mennen Williams. Hare, viewed by some as a possible future gubernatorial contender, criticized the current system as a sugar bowl misallocation.

Michigan Sec James Hare Saline Area Marty Hare

Mrs Ray Davis Elected President of WSCS

Mrs Ray Davis was elected president of the Women’s Society of the Christian Service at the group’s May 14 meeting, succeeding Mrs Leo Jensen. Other officers elected include vice president Mrs Walter Towler secretary Mrs Cecil Davenport treasurer Mrs Leon Vedder and promotional secretary Mrs Ed

Ray Davis Women’s Society of the Christian Service Leo Jensen Walter Towler Cecil Davenport Leon Vedder

Two Homes Underway in Saline by Local Builders

Banas and Wrobel Cash-Way Lumber Co of May Bee Michigan start two houses in Saline. The Hillcrest model at 107 Russell for Mr and Mrs Jack Leonard and a brick house on Willis Rd for Mr and Mrs George Connors. Builders have built about 200 homes in Monroe county. Three 3 bedroom models with oak floors and ceramic baths offer frame brick or aluminum siding. Optional built in appliances and hood and fan. Burkhardt named sales rep last month. Secretaries of church commissions listed with honorary president Mrs. Robert Richards. Nominating committee named. officers to take over in June and plan the annual high school alumni banquet.

Saline Banas and Wrobel Cash- Way Lumber Co Maybee Michigan A. R. Burkhardt Hillcrest Russell Jack Leonard Willis Rd George Connors Washtenaw County Monroe County Burkhardt

Cornerstone Contents May Baffle Future

A time capsule at Saline High School seals a sample of currency from a dollar to a penny, the school paper, this year’s annual, a Hoover ball paper weight, a bank statement, and assorted curiosa. If opened in the 21st century, future citizens may marvel at 1959 relics.

The Rew Saline High School Hoover Ball

Great Books Speak to Today

Quotations from Plato Marcus Aurelius and Lucretius reflect on wisdom virtue and fate. The passage contrasts serene learned minds with restless striving for power and the dangers of life’s term.

Marcus Aurelius Rome Lucretius Jesus

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