Scrap Drive Urges Farmers to Aid Steel Production
Fire Chief and Commissioner resign posts as the National Production Authority appeals to farmers and ranchers for scrap metal to meet a defense mobilization program. Administrator Manly Fleischmann warns that iron and steel scrap is crucial to sustain a record breaking defense production rate of one billion dollars weekly threatening civilian economy balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly Fleischmann
National Production Authority
United States
Saline Scene and Tidbits From A Busy Desk
A bustling Saline Scene mixes family news with local commentary. The column notes a newborn eight pound eleven ounce son and reflects on Detroit journalism and subscriptions. It frames Dad’s critique of the paper and signals winter readiness with frost warnings and car care reminders.
Farmers Aided In Fall Planning
The conservation department shipped 340000 shrubs and trees to 522 southern Michigan farmers for fall planting. Since three years ago the program has supplied about 4000000 shrubs to nearly 2000 farms.170 of the 522 farms receive stock for the first time. Stock is spread over seasons to avoid interfering with harvests. Original plantings aid small game nesting and cover. Applicants for next spring habitat work should apply to the game division now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
Michigan
Desbroughs Celebrate Forty One Years of Marriage in Surprise Party
Seven children hosted a surprise anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs George Desbrough at their Judd road home after forty one years of marriage. The couple's wish to visit Monroe on their anniversary weekend was fulfilled while their son Howard joined the group. Family members from Ann Arbor Saline Milan Azalia and local spouses attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Desbrough
Judd Road
Desbroughs
Monroe
Howard
James
Ann Arbor
Clyde
Saline
Arthur
Joseph
Ora Mead
Milan
Samuel
Azalia
Desbrough
Mrs. Desbrough
Carleton
Brighton
JCC Auxiliary Guest Night Recalls New Members
The JCC Auxiliary met at Mrs. Oliver Steer home October 28 with six guests. New members Mrs. John Flock and Mrs. Stan Clark joined. Activities led by Mrs. Max Collins and Mrs. Rudy Lay her. Refreshments organized by multiple members. Bake sale planned. next meeting set for November 27 at Mrs. Frank Brittain’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JCC
Oliver Steer
John Flock
Stan Clark
Max Collins
Rudy Layher
Frank Brittain
Oliver Steiner
Bob Katz
Rural Correspondents Added To The Observer Staff
The Observer adds rural correspondents to improve coverage in Saline trading area. Mr Giesel aims for 100 percent local farm district reporting and invites volunteers from Bridgewater Macon and Hammond to call 636 Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer
Giesel
Saline
Mr. Giesel
Farm Calendar Highlighting 4-H and Livestock Events
A schedule lists events from Nov 6 to Dec 6 including 4-H Tractor School in Escanaba, Michigan Farm Bureau meetings at Michigan State College, Dairy Manufacturers Conference, Breeders Sales at MSU venues, Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angust sales, and major shows like the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago and the Junior Livestock Show in Detroit with dates spanning through late December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan State College
Michigan State College Breeders Sale
West Michigan
Fairgrounds
Lowell
Chicago
Farm Bureau Services
Detroit
Nominating Committee Chooses Candidates for Local PAC Meeting
A committee including Donald Greiner Han over Blair Parker Adrian and Traian Penza met in Jonesville to nominate Leland Bush Te cumseh and Gordon Van Riper Chelsea to run against BE Hellner Ann Arbor and Eugene Ruder North Adams. The election and annual meeting are at Brooklyn High School Gym on Wednesday Nov 7 1951. A report on operations and progress of the A stock sale will be given along with entertainment by The Tonsil Benders and a magic act followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Greiner
Hanover
Blair Parker
Adrian
Traian Penza
Jonesville
Jackson
Production Credit Association
Leland Bush
Tecumseh
Gordon van Riper
Chelsea
BE. P. Hellner
Ann Arbor
Eugene Ruder
North Adams
Brooklyn High School
Doris Alber Named To Who's Who At Central Michigan
Doris Alber a Saline senior at Central Michigan College Mt. Pleasant has been named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. The honorees include 16 women and 10 men and were elected in an all college vote three weeks ago. Dean of Students Dr David M Trout said the group includes 13 seniors and 13 juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Doris Alber
Saline
David M. Trout
What is a Christian debated in Iowa case over will fortune
In Blackhawk county Iowa Judge Shannon B Charlton hears a dispute over the 75 000 bequest from William B Small to those who believe in fundamental Christian principles The case features diverse religious views from a Methodist pastor Catholic chaplain Lutherans Baptists and Episcopalians with a Sunday sermon to present an answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Iowa
Shannon B. Charlton
District Court
William B. Small
Methodist
First Methodist Church
Iowa City
Iowa State Teachers College
Charlton
Henry McKenzie
Saline Federated Church
Hornets Triumph Over Milan Boys at Henne Field
The Little Hornets defeated Milan 53 to 7 at Henne Field Tuesday night in front of a sizable booster crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornets
Milan
Henne Field
Saline Community Committee Opens Fall Meetings
The Saline Community Committee held its first fall meeting at Mrs. Reid Ross home with Donald Campbell reelected chair and Fred Arend treasurer. Membership includes Oral Bassett Don Campbell Reid Ross Harold Gray Max Haswell and Ed Lavender. The first fall party at Saline Valley Farms Hall is Monday at 8:00 p.m. Nov 5 with Joe Cook's orchestra for movies and dancing and 60 cents admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Community Committee
Saline Valley Farms
Reid Ross
Donald Campbell
Fred Arend
Max Haswell
Oral Bassett
Don Campbell
Harold Gray
Ed Lavender
Saline Valley Farms Hall
Joe Cook
Girl Scouts Hold Fly Up Ceremony and Badge Awards
The Girl Scouts held a Fly Up last Saturday October 27 with seven Brownies advancing and seven new joins. Four Girl Scouts earned badges as mothers, Brownies, and Scouts gathered. cider and doughnuts were served. Mary Prout Scout Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Prout
Women’s Class Meeting At Federated Church Hosts
Mrs. Duane Rogers of Milan road will hostess the Women’s Class at her home Friday evening November 2 at 8:00. Mrs. Russell Richards newly elected president will preside as members prepare toys for the mess meeting. Finish-up work Saturday Bazaar will occupy part of the evening’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Rogers
Milan Road
Federated
Russell Richards
Buson
Saline City Council Accepts Fire Chief and Commissioner Resignations
At a special Saline council session Tuesday night the council accepted the resignations of Fire Chief John Schild and Fire Commissioner A L Giltrow to restore harmony in the volunteer fire department. A temporary chief will lead until a permanent replacement is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Cil
Saline
John Schild
A. L. Giltrow
The
Observer
Wolfin
Brittain
Jewell
Treutheuser
Schild
Sue Thomas Writes From France Letter Home
Saline's youth exchange delegate Sue Thomas writes from Nancy France describing life with a Rotarian family near Metz and Strasbourg city visits The letter notes English translation helps at meals friendly Rotary hosts and her aim to compare French families as she learns language and culture on the trip continuing on page 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Youth For Understanding
Sue Thomas
France
Giltrow
Nancy
Fire destroys storage barn at Deppmann Orchards
Saline firefighters battled a blaze at Deppmann Orchards five miles west of town. The apple storage barn was destroyed shortly after press time last Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deppmann
Fire damages second floor barn apartment in Saline
A fire confined to the second floor apartment of a salable barn housing tenants caused more than ten thousand dollars in damage. A newly furnished unit including a television, stove and refrigerator suffered only smoke damage and was salvaged. Fire origin undetermined but likely from heating equipment. apples in the lower area escaped damage. Responding firefighters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Armbruster
L. Goltz
R. Wah
Saline FFA Tops Again in County Corn Husking Meet
Saline FFA won the county corn husking contest held Oct 25 at the Eldean Hieber farm. Chelsea, Manchester and Dexter teams trailed with Saline averaging 288 ears. John Marion led individuals with 75 ears. Green Hand initiation followed Oct 30. Sophomore Chicago trip canceled due to low turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldean Hieber
F.F.A
Saline
Chelsea
Manchester
Dexter
John Marion
Chicago
Fair Board Sets Special Meeting On Next Year’s Fair Date
A special meeting is called for Monday November 12 at the high school to decide the date for next year’s fair. The Oct 29 regular meeting debated an earlier date with many reasons to oppose change. Treasurer Alwin Burkhardt reported receipts near $7000 with expenses about matching. An area on Henne Field will be leveled for tractor and horse pulling use per a school board plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwin Burkhardt
Art Mheininger
Frank Deede
Alwin Gross
Henne
the Fair Board
Regular meeting notice for O E S scheduled Monday night
A notice announces a regular meeting of the O E S set for Monday at 8 pm. Attendees and location are listed in the official notice.
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Mark Bellaire
Detroit Free Press
Fritz Brownell
University of Michigan
Robert Fucss
Saturday Evening Post
United Stationery and Card Shop
Dad
Jack Frost
Mrs
Mary Phillips
Mooreville
Lorrin Bauer
West Saline
Saline Observer
F. W. Giesel, Jr
P. Cc. A
Lefer Lad
Girl Scout and
Brownie News
Saline Ffa
Darell Finkbeiner
Fair Board
O.E.S
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