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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
3
Local residents enjoyed visits and family gatherings across Saline and nearby towns. Birthdays and anniversaries were noted, a new Saline Service Honor Roll was printed, and Memorial Day plans were announced. A dog depredation report, juror selection for a federal term, and a Ford plant production update were also included along with social happenings, auctions, and a Red Cross fundraiser.
Local band entertained county selectees marching through Ann Arbor before departure to serve in the Army. Public praise followed the performance and the band received tickets to the Michigan theater. Prosecuto r Meader spoke to the selectees prior to bus departure for Detroit. Scouts continue paper drive and scrap iron collection as part of national defense efforts.
Reardon Piersol of Flint warned in a Monday morning address that the war is not won and the nation remains divided. He oversees bond sales for this part of Michigan and urged support for upcoming community events and a band purchase drive.
The annual program honors meritorious service by pupils with awards set for Thursday during the school assembly.
Rev Baumann will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 8 PM with ministers and the Glee Club assisting. The senior class departs by train Monday from Ann Arbor for a four day boat trip, returning Thursday. Class Night follows on return. Graduation Friday night May 29 features Dr John Seaton of Albion College as speaker.
Charles H. Miller conducts the annual district census and finds indications of more children than last year, signaling increasing enrollment for the school district.
A window view last week shows a carnival entering town with tents, rides, and workers unloading gear. Students observe the crew setting up the merry go round and ferris wheel while noting the life of carnival people outside their classroom.
The article notes a Salinian issue released May 1 and a journalism club plan to have it in students hands by month’s end. It mentions high demand with every copy sold before publishers, and explains alumni details were incomplete so not published, with a commercial-student list to be released later.
The May 12 gathering installed officers for 1942 43 led by President David Gordon and Vice President Richard Burmeister. Secretary Arthur Singleton and Treasurer Glenn Haeussler were named with Reporter Harold Wackenhut and Watch Dog Weston Haeussler also assigned. Duties were outlined for the new roles. Meetings were set for the second and fourth Mondays in summer. Since Defense Stamps began selling on December 15 pupils have sold 400.30 dollars worth.
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