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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1946

Page

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All City Officials Re-elected In Saline Vote

Nearly 600 ballots were cast out of 630 registration with all incumbents returned. Voters backed Republican candidates and approved three amendments while rejecting liquor by the glass 2 to 1 in Saline. Local results list city officials, judges, and state candidates, and discuss budgets, street work, sewer needs, and tax assessment reforms. Continued on Page 8.

Saline Saline Township Alwin T. Gross Samuel G. Lambarth Don M. Ford Alfred W.schmid Francis C. Lockwood Herman Bredernitz Bert Gillen Martin Blair the Supreme Court Victor E. Bucknell Leland W. Carr Joseph L. Bannigan Eugene F. Black Thurman B. Doyle D. Hale Brake John d. Kozaren Marl K. Aten Marvin L. Coon United States State Stream Commission Hart Department of City Affairs Assession

Saline Principal and Freshman Attend Michigan Conference

Saline high school will be represented at the 18th annual Principal-Freshman Conference at the University of Michigan on Thursday, November 14. Principals from 148 Michigan high schools will discuss college adjustment and first five weeks of study, with deans from several junior colleges joining to meet transferring students. Dean Ralph A. Sawyer will speak on Bikini atom bomb tests at a luncheon with University personnel. Jerry Edwards and Daniel Hall from Saline will attend.

Bikini Saline Jerry Edwards Daniel Hall

Poor Diet Affects Grandchildren Says Doctor

Dr Lavina MacKaye of University Hospital spoke at the Saline Chapter Michigan Child Study Association meeting at the high school Tuesday afternoon. She called diet the most controllable environmental force and warned poor diet effects may not appear until the third generation. Hostesses were Mrs Mae Hood and Mrs Helen Esch.

Lavina MacKaye University Hospital Michigan Child Study Association Mae Hood Helen Esch

Steer Feeding Club Proposed in Saline Community

Following the Community Fair locals discuss starting a Steer Feeding Club for Saline youths. Sponsors envision a committee selecting 300 to 400 lb calves for 12 to 15 FFA members and others to raise, feed, and exhibit for a fat stock sale at next year’s Community Fair or county show. Interested residents should contact Clarence Haarer or Luther Schaible. if enough interest appears the program could begin in December.

Saline F.F.A Clarence Haarer Luther Schaible

Saline Girl Scouts Fly Up Ceremonial Admits New Girls

During the semi-annual Fly-Up at Saline City Hall Scout Rooms on Oct 30 4 00 PM the Brownies Marylyn Jenson Jane Jordan Elsie Heusel Sandra Van Doren and Mildred Collins joined Intermediate Troop No 1 The troop now has 48 members in two patrols Cloverleaf and Evergreen They plan Christmas gift sales December 7 14 with proceeds aiding the Cabin Project started this summer.

Saline Girl Scouts Saline Marylyn Jenson Jane Jordan Elsie Heusel Sandra van Doren Mildred Collins Virginia Reel Cloverleaf

Appreciation Dinner Planned by the F F A

Members of the F F A announce an appreciation dinner Monday November 11 at 6 45 p m in the high school gym for those who aided the recent Community Fair. A committee including Ernest Girbach Arthur Hagen Donald Wiedman and Michael Sheehan arranged plans. Admission is by ticket no Fair Association funds used.

F.fa The Fair Association Ernest Girbach Arthur Hagen Donald Wiedman Michael Sheehan HPA the Fair Association Haswell Aaron Girbach Donald Mueller Donald Jaeger

Expert talks fingerprinting at Rotary Club visit

Vincent Fox of the Identification Bureau and Sheriff Osborn of Ann Arbor spoke to the Rotary Club on identification through fingerprinting and color photography, with ballistics illustrated by color slides. Guests included Nick Miller of Milan and Chris Bussaglia of Ypsilanti State Hospital. Henry Ormsby moved his barbershop into the Uphaus Electric store.

Vincent Fox Identification Bureau Sheriff Osborn Ann Arbor Rotary Bureau Alfred Schmid Nick Miller Milan Chris Buscaglia Ypsilanti State Hospital

Saline Woman's Club hears Saline city water plans

The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. Charles Osgood's home with president Mrs. J. N. Lewis presiding. City manager Glenn Hart explained water supply issues, pumping gaps, iron content reduction, potential filter plant, and possible federal aid as Saline remains financially sound.

Saline Woman’s Club Charles Osgood Lewis Ray Niles Glenn Hart City of Saline Hart

Hallowe'en Party A Success at Local High School

The annual Hallowe en party drew an estimated five to six hundred attendees. The Old German band led a parade from the school on Michgan avenue with a two hundred strong crowd in costume. Prizes went to Donna Mae Wahl and Larry Wiedmeier for best girl and boy, with other top awards for costumes. A Marionette show titled Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp entertained as friedcakes and cider were served after the event.

Michican Avenue Donna Mae Wahl Larry Wiedmeier Jam Gordon Douglas Elfring Mrs. Harms Mrs. Armbruster Walter Helen Bredernitz Aladdin Lamp

Severs Connection With Detroit Edison

George Wood resigns from Detroit Edison after thirteen years in the major appliance service department to run a hardware business full time. He will operate a complete service shop in the store and service all articles sold, indefinitely. The Wood Hardware building traces back to his grandfather who built it in 1912 and the business history through heirs and partners is noted, including past owners Herman Gross and Sons.

George Wood Detroit Edison Company The Edison Company George Wood Hardware Henry Schroen George Seegar Ed Muir Fred Gross Herman Gross Herman Gross and Sons

Armistice Day Service Planned at Methodist Church

Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary will attend Armistice Day services at the Methodist church Sunday morning. The day is observed annually with a fitting service in Saline's churches.

Ameritan Legion and Auxiliary Methodist Saline

Saline Hatchery Pioneering Conference on Broiler Industry

About 60 men and women in Detroit area broiler production gathered at the Saline Hotel to discuss problems and form a future organization. A committee was elected to draft a tentative plan. Speakers included Virgil Helgen of Salsbury's Laboratories Prof Schear Michigan State College and others from McMillan Feed Morley Kahlbaum and Specialty Feed.

Detroit Saline Hotel A. E. Hagen Saline Hatchery Virgil Helgen Decatur Salsbury Prof. Schear Michigan State College Fred Walter McMillen Feed Mills, Inc Morley Kahlbaum Kahlbaum Bros Carleton Harry Wikens Specialty Feed Products Co Plymouth

End of Ford Agricultural Experiment in Lenawee County

Ford Motor Co ends farming experiment begun in 1930 at Macon and Lenawee County. Work crews moved from Ford farms and Tecumseh Hayden mill to other factories. No sale plans disclosed for the land holdings. about 3000 acres cultivated previously, rest idle. Schools in the area were not operated and land offered to districts.

Ford Macon Ford Motor Co R. H. Powell Dearborn Ford Real Estate Hayden Tecumseh Lenawee County

One More Shack Destroyed in U S 112 Fire

Saline fire department made a record ten minute run to extinguish a blaze at a shack out east on U S 112 at 8 45 Thursday morning and got a call back at 9 40 to finish the job the fire having broken out again. The shack used for a garage was destroyed.

Saline U.S. 112

Twin daughters born to the Ormsbys at St. Josephs Mercy

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ormsby welcomed twin girls at St. Josephs Mercy Hospital on Monday. Each baby weighed four pounds two ounces. Their father was known for selling cigars around town. A 24 by 164 foot laying house with elevated granary nears completion at the Morton Poultry Farm.

St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital Robert Ormsby Morton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kim Sigler Mr. Sigler Madalon Sigler Mrs. Sigler Byron Slattery Saline Men I. B Rotary Club Henry Ormsby Uphaus Electric Hallowe’en Party Detroit Edison Methodist Churc Ormsbys
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