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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
1
The Saline Observer reports on local updates including post office entrances, storefront beautification by Mrs. Vadah Feuerbacher, and David Wagner’s J-Hop Rainbow set design. It notes calls for nonpartisan civic courtesy, a proposed new city hall, and stipend ideas for council members.
The Federal Power Commission is asked to approve a large gas supply increase for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company as American Louisiana Pipe Line seeks a 36.5 Tcf yearly capacity rise. Michigan Consolidated requests interruptible industrial sales and space heating for new buildings while expanding future gas supply to meet rising demand.
Robert Lewis of the Automobile Club of Michigan will present a plaque for the outstanding rider education program at Saline Elementary School. The ceremony is at 10 am on Monday May 28 with student members attending.
The Saline FFA held its annual Parent-Son Banquet on May 9, 1956 at Saline Township Hall with 93 members, parents, and guests. Al Harwood won the public speaking award and was 1st in the district, 2nd in regionals. Fred Schettenheim received the Farm Mechanics and Scholarship awards for a year of projects including tractor work and shop repairs. Lewis Gilbert earned the Dairy award honoring milk production gains and farm practices. DeKalb and Chapter Star Farmer honors went to Al Harwood and Fred Schettenheim respectively. Lewis O Mara sold the most garden seeds for $913. next year’s officers were announced.
Memorial Sunday services will be held at Federated Church in Federated Church. The Rev. Henry McKenie will deliver the sermon on The American Dream. The Federated Church choir directed by Harold Brown will perform special music.
Washtenaw Historical Society will convene in the East Conference Room Rackham Building Ann Arbor on Friday May 25 at 8 p m. Mrs Bessie F Callins and Mrs Lloyd Carey present Down Memory Lane in Saline with special music and an exhibit. Public invited.
Mrs. Howard Kuhl of West Henry Street hosts the Women’s Class of Federated Church School Friday evening May 25 at 8.00. Devotions will be led by Mrs Archibald Preston and the program discussion by Mrs Clarence Johnson according to president Mrs Fred Koebbe.
Northville Mayor Claude N Ely and party visited Saline as part of Michigan Week. A city hall water plant and disposal site tour followed by luncheon at Still’s Restaurant. A Saline Hotel banquet honored guests with chamber and rotary leaders presenting badges and memberships.
The Lodi Township Republican club will hold a euchre party on Saturday May 26 at Saline Masonic Hall. Prizes include Mrs. Robert Katz Mrs Ferman Clements and Mrs Earle Steele refreshments hosted by several members posters by Mrs Arthur Katz. Co chairs are William Lindemann Ferman Clements and Ray Carlton.
The final Church Family Night for the year will be at First Methodist Church on Thursday at 6 30 p m. A potluck supper follows the service a devotional period and hymn sing then a showing of The Secret of the Gift a motion picture Memorial Sunday next week will include reading the names of members who died during the year and a moment of silence in tribute
Committee announces room mothers for the 1956 term at the elementary school breakfast held May 15. Kindergarten mothers will be named at a May 29 meeting. Listed are mothers by grade with chairmen and names for first through sixth grades.
Rev Henry McKenzie offers a Memorial Day prayer praising the sacrifices of soldiers and urging patriotism and unity. He asks forgiveness for pride and cynicism, seeks clearer vision and steadfast courage, and calls for justice liberty and universal brotherhood.
Saline High School art department presents junior and senior artworks in the music and art rooms from May 28 to May 31, starting daily at 9:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Nass, the art instructor, notes a year of varied programs including block printing, crayon and ink, charcoal, mosaic, and ceramic works. Merchants and parents are thanked for their support and encouragement.
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