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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1947

Page

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Senator Ferguson Addresses Nation on Looming Special Session

Senator Homer Ferguson discusses the November 17 special session called by the President. He notes no concrete domestic price program exists yet and foreign aid plans hinge on fact finding reports due by November 10. He warns against halting foreign relief and outlines a dual approach of aid and anti inflation measures. Ferguson urges balanced action with Congress.

Homer Ferguson Washington Congress Executive Branch Europe Senate House Foreign Affairs Ferguson

Saline Rotary JCC bowling match teased for a winner takes all

The Saline Rotary Club challenged the Junior Chamber of Commerce to a bowling match decided by total points with the losers buying the winners. The JCC accepted. date not set for a meatless Tuesday.

Saline Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce JCC New York Chicago Wrigley Armada Times Edgar Michigan ‘Avenue

Milk Producers Report Shows Record Sales and Growth

Michigan Milk Producers Association reports nearly sixty million dollars in milk sales, up about thirty percent from last year and triple 1941 volume. Production reaches a record one and one tenth billion pounds with 15 715 members. Delegates from across the state gather at Michigan State College East Lansing for annual meeting.

Michigan Milk Producers’ Association Dairy Farmers’ Organization East Lansing Association Fairchild Theatre Michigan State College I. K. Maystead Howard F. Simons William Bristow Dusty Miller Columbus Ohio

Detroiter Tells History of Toys at Child Study Group

Mrs. Rea Baker of the Toy Advisory Bureau at Hudson's in Detroit spoke to the Child Study group on toys and their history. A display showcased items from prehistoric times to modern hobby kits, including Teddy Bears Marionettes and Story Book Dolls with notes on origins and notable toy makers.

Euthod Rea Baker Toy Advisory Bureau A. L. Hudson Company Detroit Washington, D. C Teddy Roosevelt Canada Nancy Evans

Saline Legionaux Field Favor Henne Field Vote

At the October Saline American Legion Auxiliary meeting members voted unanimously to locate the athletic field at Henne Field. The group also discussed contributing $100 to the Streptomycin Fund aiding tubercu losis patients. the drug cost $210 per ounce and is now available to Legion hospital patients at Battle Creek.

Saline American Legion Auxiliary Henne Field American Legion Battle Creek

Mrs. Merrill Guest of Saline Woman's Club

The Saline Woman's Club hosted Mrs. William O. Merrill of Bloomfield Hills as a guest, with past presidents and charter members in attendance. The meeting included reports from Washtenaw Federation and current events, a program by Mrs. Merrill, tea, and a canvass for Community Chest volunteers. Publicity work for Wheeler Court also noted.

Saline Woman's Club Charles Osgood Ray Niles Arthur Heininger C. H. Miller C. F. Unterkircher George Barr Thomas Shurtz Bessie Collins Luther Briggs Esther Landwehr Daniel Hall Martin Fucss J. N. Lewis Fern .Irelan Washtenaw County Frank Campbell Robert Merchant Merritt Martin William O. Merrill Bloomfield Hills Merrill State Federation Brother Speer Will Carleton Dunbar Cook Merchant Campbell Niles General Federation of Women's Clubs Reuben Finkbeiner William Meister Cecil Davenport Irelan Campell Fucss Unterkircher Community Chest Shurtz Landwehr Davenport R. E. Hagg Birmingham

European Relief Drive Expands Through Monroe Lenawee Washtenaw

Rev L C George Daschner of Bridgewater announced a Wheat and clothing collection for European relief. Churches will coordinate the drive with freight cars spotted at elevators for shipment to the eastern seaboard. Contributions fund freight or wheat purchases.

L. C. George Daschner Bridgewater Saline Hotel Monroe Lenawee Washtenaw Seaboard

Otis Crosby to Speak at Saline November 19

Otis Crosby, public relations director of the Detroit school system, will address Washtenaw County District of Michigan Education Association members and the public at Saline High School on Wednesday evening November 19 at eight o’clock. Crosby has conducted meetings and lectures across the country and has worked in public relations since 1925. The Washtenaw M B A invites all school board members and concerned citizens to attend.

Washtenaw County District of Michigan Education Association Otis Crosby Detroit Saline Crosby Massachusetts California Wisconsin Louisiana Washtenaw M. B.A Saline High School

Dies After Brief Illness in Saline Hospital

Charles David Cody aged 49 died Tuesday night at Saline General Hospital after a short illness. He lived at 670 Textile Road Pittsfield Township and was born June 6 1898 in the same township, son of William and Katherine Burkharat Gadys. Surviving are his mother, a brother Grant Cody and a sister Mrs. Glen Knicely of Detroit. Funeral Friday at 2:30 pm at Lockwood Funeral Home, with Rev. Henry McKenzie officiating. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery Ann Arbor.

Charles David Cody Saline General Hospital Mr. Cody Textile Road Pittsfield Township William Katherine Burkharat Gadys Grant Cody Glen, Knicely Detroit Lockwood Funeral Home Henry McKenzie Forest Hill Cemetery Ann Arbor

Halloween Party Colorful Event at Local High School

The Community Halloween party at the high school drew a large crowd Friday night. A parade led by the drum corps moved along Michigan Avenue with hundreds in colorful costumes. In the gym Rev. Henry McKenzie hosted as MC with judges naming winners across age groups including Pre-School and Elementary entries. Prizes went to several individuals for prettiest, funniest and most original, with adult couples also recognized. The event closed with Meridith Bixby's Marionettes performing The Humpbacked Hearse, followed by apples and popcorn for attendees.

Michigan Avenue Henry McKenzie R. S. Hocking Ray Niles Randall Coates Dianne Westphal Sara Jane Kellogg Mae Harris Bernice Armbruster Della and Kay Austin Barbara Anderson Sandra van Doren Meridith Bixby

Editorial Reflections on Service, Fines, and Community

The piece urges a reconsideration of anger toward the local telephone company and police issued tickets, noting mixed public opinion. It reflects on farmer respect, Saline’s stance on illegal parking, a toy firecracker event, and youth window vandalism, urging gratitude to merchants for supporting youth activities.

Saline Missouri Michigan

Auction Sale Near Saline and Clinton Details

Auction notice for Saturday November 8 starting 1 pm six miles west of Saline or half a mile south of US-112 at 11625 Case Ra or six miles east of Clinton. Items include farm machinery hay grain 8 head of Bangs tested cattle horses sheep feeder pigs. Paul Kuebler proprietor Clarence Cook auctioneer.

Saline Case Ra Clinton Bangs Paul Kuebler Clarence Cook

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Mich Alaska Sam Mrs. Merrill Saline Woman’s Club Wheeler Court Lee Robison Larry Deede Myron Gallagher, Jr Erwin Schmid Milton Hartman George Wood Deede St. Paul’s Church John Craig University of Michigan Claude C. Englehart Kroger Arkona- Jordan Rd Dearborn Edward J. Muir Davenport’ Street Beverly Joe Brown Karen Don Leidheiser Linda Allen Zoa Jane Niles Mildred Leslie Collins Jane Jordan Ardale Hersch Mary Lou Burkhardt Joyce Hocking Karyl Beasley Marwin Doubleday Jerry Gonser Stephen MacArthur I.C.C George Associated
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