This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
1
Saline residents hear that the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will sell poppies nationwide. The crepe paper flower, chosen for its cost and to aid disabled veterans, originated with veterans in Minnesota in 1922 and now is produced in veterans hospitals nationwide.
The Dancer Department Stores purchase the Burkhart business with stores in Dexter Stockbridge Durand and Farming ton area. Walt Bentham of Farmington will supervise and Bob Moon, ex Kresge Ann Arbor assistant manager, will manage. A true sale offers bargains as they bring their own stock and cooperate with Saline merchants.
Saline High School auditorium hosted the annual J Hop with a blue gondola theme. The room featured teal blue pink and white decor a staged sidewalk cafe and a make believe window while freshmen wore peasant outfits and a Legion Home banquet preceded the dance. Professor Howard Jones of the University of Michigan spoke on the worth of a high school senior.
Marie Socks a Saline High School senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Socks won a three prize drawing at Daniels Jewelry in Ann Arbor. She received a Monday night call and chose a $71.50 Croton wrist watch set with six diamonds as her first prize.
Sixth grade children hosted an Open House on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 at their homeroom. The room featured a Maypole motif with pastel decorations, tables, and a central May pole. Forty or so attendees including 39 mothers, 3 grandmothers, and sisters enjoyed self made cookies cupcakes and punch after viewing student work.
Saline Alumni Association officers met at president Kenneth Rogers home to finalize plans for the annual banquet and dance June 12 in the school gym. Invitations issued and ticket sales begun. St Andrews Mission ladies were chosen to serve Swiss steak. Classes of 25 and 50 years ago to be honored with possible reunions. Public updates to follow.
Kroger ad revision swaps salad dressing for Party Punch HI C 46 oz cans at 39 cents. The change updates in-store circulars and pricing reflects the new item. Vendors and shoppers notice the shift in weekly specials.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Bauer Manor on Evan's Lake for its annual spring lunch and year closing session. Mrs. Harold Gray led the business. students from Saline High School presented declamations and a humorous radio skit. Sandra Ross played piano. the program also included a March-like theme. New president Mrs. Leo Jensen assumed duties as the club recesses until October.
The annual senior class sponsored semi formal dance will be held in the high school gymnasium this Saturday. Paul Root and his Ann Arbor orchestra will provide music. Tickets cost $1.25 per couple and 75 cents for a single, with public invited and tickets available at the door or from seniors.
The club will host a tea for the senior girls on May 25 and in the evening supervise the birthday party at the Wash Tenaw County Infirmary.
Wilson J Scott of Big Rapids Michigan becomes vice president of Saline Savings Bank after a long career at Citizens State Bank Big Rapids and other local lenders. Burkhardt resigns after 38 years. to stay as director and in real estate. Scott to move to Saline by June 1. Burkhardt cites health.
City notices announce Oakwood Cemetery dues required before graves or removals and annual payment reminders. A sign at Saline City Park marks admission by permit and officials urge residents to paint up and clean up during May 24 week, with rubbish curbside by 8 am Friday May 28. Mayor Henry Leutheuser signs.
Births include a boy for Mr and Mrs Anthony Rymowicz May 12 in Saline. Other births list Miss Kathie Kuebler Manchester Graydon Everett Saline Mrs Laura Lepps Ann Arbor Miss Madonna Zahn Manchester Miss Bessie Marshall Saline Mrs Eleanor Stump Ann Arbor. Tonsillectomies: Vickey Dieterle Milan Linda Royce Ann Arbor. Accident: Glen Bauch Azalia.
About 245 people attended the style show at the American Legion Home on Monday evening May 17 sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary past presidents. The auditorium featured palms and floral baskets while a punch table displayed yellow tulips and candles. Piano selections by Karen Taylor preceded a duet by Sally Young and Shirley Kuebler. Fashions loaned by Ellen Caswell of Saline Variety, with local models including Donna Moehn Garnett Karner Sandra Karner Erma Wolfin and many others.
Mr and Mrs Carl W Carr Jr and family of Pontiac spent the weekend at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Carr. Mrs George Bonich returned from St Josephs Hospital with her infant son. Mr and Mrs Arthur Armbruster and Joseph Burkhardt returned after camping at Vanderbilt. Mrs Carr hosted a luncheon for Mrs J B Wallace of Hudson Ohio and her sister. She attends Circle II Federated Ladies Aid Society gathering today hosted by Mrs Carr.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.