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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
1
Over 200 people attend the opening of the teen canteen at the Masonic Hall on Friday May 16. Dancing ping pong cards and two surprise birthday parties highlight the evening. Adults express interest as teens seek a permanent advisory council with a meeting set for Thursday May 22 at 8 00 PM in the High School Gym.
A L Giltrow, longtime owner of Wheelers Pharmacy, will acquire Wheeler's Store from Mr and Mrs L F Stierle and Miss Elsbeth Wheeler effective June 1. The merger combines two businesses at 108 110 E Michigan to improve service. Dan Giltrow, a graduating pharmacist, will join the staff. The Stierles plan a new home on the Saline Ann Arbor road.
Observers identified Flavius D Ford, owner of Ford Lumber Co until 1921 when he sold to Saline Mercantile Co. Readers sent in names like Walter Gordon and George Wood who identified him, with many others also recognizing him. A letter by W H Barr recounts Ford born 1860 and his early life. Watch next week for another photo.
Saline Theatre will close on May 31 per owner Stan ton Clark. No reopening date set. Low patronage undercuts finances while Clark seeks community guidance on future programs and operation to match local tastes. A patronage pledge drive may decide whether the theatre reopens. Send suggestions to box 386.
George Weed son of Mr and Mrs William Weed of Saline married Miss Dorothy Bush in a ceremony Saturday May 17 While in the Navy at 17 he served four years in the Pacific and later re enlisted in the Army with service in Japan and Korea He returned to Fort Custer last September and plans a long Army career both spouses are identified by roots and stations.
The Community Educational Advisory Committee after reorganizations on January 29 1952 holds biweekly meetings. Chairman Randall Coates has created subcommittees on legal finance location educational program visiting petition elections transportation and program. The next meeting will be at the High School Auditorium Tuesday May 29 at 830 PM. The Petitions and Elections Committee circulated trial petitions across districts and a report on circulation results is likely to be discussed. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs Chris Volz and Mr and Mrs Charles Kern marked their thirty fifth wedding anniversaries with a dinner at Weber's Supper Club in Ann Arbor. They were married on May 16 1917 in York township at the home of Mrs Volz and Mrs Ferns parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Visel.
A 30 year old West Virginia man was arrested in Saline for loitering with no visible means of support. He was tried before Municipal Judge Wood and received 15 days in jail with no fine or costs.
A light column of aphorisms and social notes. It mentions Fisherman’s Corner with a temporary pause due to bad weather and a return when conditions permit. It offers general maxims about honesty, games, temptation, and playful advice about a nickel grabber game.
The Saline Union School District No 1 Fri votes toward reorganization with rural districts to handle rising enrollments. If not adopted, the district will cap enrollment to fit the current building, risking overcrowding and reduced educational standards as area growth continues.
Fred M. Alger Jr the Secretary of State and gubernatorial hopeful will tour Washtenaw county on Monday May 26 meeting with residents at venues in Milan Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Saline Manchester Chelsea and Dexter. Public sessions run 10:00 to 5:15 roughly with stops at Grant Jones Milan Huron Hotel Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Club Manchester Chelsea Municipal Building and Leo Devine Showroom.
Edward J. Searles, 21, of Adrian, was arrested in Saline by Officer Harry Joseph and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after giving beer and wine to a 15 year old boy. The youths drank six cans of beer and a quart of wine. Saline had no ordinance, so he was tried in Ann Arbor Municipal Court, fined $10 and $15 costs. Mrs. Ethel Spike heads to Saginaw due to illness in her daughter.
Sue Thomas recounts a Thanksgiving guest visit to the Strasbourg Rotary Club with Rotary International treasurer as guest. She notes small gifts from local children, St Nicolas Day celebrations, a Paris excursion with Ann Katrine Herrenschmidt, and warm farewells in Le Havre, ending with a new friendship.
SHS announces a free Spring Concert on Wednesday May 28 at 8 pm in the School Auditorium. The band, fresh from a State Band Festival trip and a District first division win, will perform a varied program under new director Katierjohn, with new uniforms and a focus on appealing music.
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