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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1955
Page
1
An editorial urges vigilance near Michigan Avenue and Harris Streets where children cross to reach school. It stresses slowing down, obeying officers, and training drivers to see, slow, and stop during morning, noon, and after school. It warns careless driving endangers children and could be anyone's child.
The Women’s Guild of Bethel Church met at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the church basement to prepare souvenirs for food trays in children’s hospital wards around Ann Arbor. Albert Warnhoff known as the Ann Arbor Santa Claus will distribute them. Mrs Edward Pfaus chaired the afternoon with a refreshment committee including Mrs Walter Egeler Mrs Aaron Feldkamp and Mrs Leon Feldkamp.
The second in a series for expectant parents will be held at Milan High School Monday evening. The program titled Layette and Supplies will feature Miss Jean Calvert who will exhibit articles of safety and convenience for parents. A display will include bassinetts blankets diapers clothing and other layette items. Next week will cover Feeding the Family.
A Saline native, Mr. Hartman born April 5, 1920, attended local high school and Michigan State Normal college. World War II Coast Guard veteran with Pacific service. Council member and Police and Fire commissioner. Married with three children at 107 Detroit Street.
Biographical notes of Saline residents include births in Genessee County Maple Rapids Wayne County and McBain Michigan. Details cover schooling military service police leadership mayor street commissioner and planning roles with addresses and family statuses.
Martin Fuoss, longtime Saline resident, died Monday after a brief illness at St Josephs Hospital Ann Arbor. Born November 4 1887 in Manchester he lived in Saline since childhood. Survived by wife Edith and son Robert with three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev F F Benish officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Neil and Gerald Haarar of Saline entered Summer Yearling Hereford Steers for the third annual Michigan Fat Stock Show to be held November 7 and 8 at the Jackson National Guard Armory. The event features market steers lambs swine and Future Farmers 4 H classes with multiple cattle breeds represented. The Jackson County Livestock Council and Greater Jackson Association Agricultural Council stage the show with international guest Renate Mueller from Frankfurt Germany visiting at the Wood residence sharing insights on her homeland.
General election to be held November 8 1955 in the CITY OF SALINE COUNTY OF WASHTENAW MICHIGAN. Make a cross X in the ( ) to the left of not more than the number of names to be voted on for office as indicated under the title of Office. Fold ballot so initials of the inspector may be seen on the outside.
Saline citizens head to the polls on Tuesday November 8 to select two two year term councilmen. Five candidates appear on the official ballot including incumbent Milton Hartman seeking a second term. Arthur Heininger is not a candidate this year. Major issues include street planning sewage disposal water purification and school recreation facilities. Housing and sub divisions plus development of industrial potential are hot topics with debates on a civic center and meeting place for citizen expression. Nearly 800 registered voters will vote at city hall on November 10 with results reported in this paper.
Reverend Fred erick Henry Engeldorfer, born May 15, 1898 in Germany, died at age 57 in the community. He came to the United States as a youth, graduated from Elmhurst College in 1921, and was ordained at Eden Theological Seminary in 1924. He leaves his wife Helen and four children including Marvin Engeltdorfer, Delvin Engelsdorfer, and Phyllis Engel dorfer, plus a brother, four sisters, and one grandson.
The Ladies Aid Society invites members and friends to the church parlors for the Annual Guest meeting on Wednesday evening November 9 at 7 45. A brief business meeting will follow a program of entertainment.
The Qualified Electors Notice announces a Special Fall Election in Saline Michigan on Tuesday November 8 1955 at City Hall to elect two Councilmen for two year terms Polls open 7 am close 8 pm and any elector in line at closing may vote E J Muir City Clerk
Notice from City Clerk William Muir states no driver license issuance next Tuesday November 8 1955 due to Elections Day.
The annual meeting of the Ann Arbor Board of Missions at Church Extension was held at the First Methodist Church on Monday Oct 31 with Dr Leeland Klegg superintendent of Oklahoma City District as guest speaker. The session was open to all Methodist churchmen.
In Saline a small city, candidates outline reasons for service. Milton Hartman, incumbent Police and Fire Commissioner, promotes progressive values with standards. Douglas Hess calls for a civic center, planning, and a trained council ally. Lauren Wild offers no statement. Robert Love questions city costs and transparency, advocates meetings, and an independent personnel policy.
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