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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1956
Page
1
Saline voters approve a charter amendment as the Saline Area Community Chest drive nears its $5700 goal. Treasurer Luella Lambarth reports $4042.37 raised, with donations still needed to fund Red Cross United Fund and local youth and library programs.
The 57th International Live Stock Exposition and Horse Show will run November 23 to December 4 at the International Amphitheatre. More than 10 000 farm animals compete for top prizes with emphasis on carcass judging and a carcass display trailer. Beef pork and lamb champions will be auctioned November 27 before 19 000. 4 H youth events start November 23 with junior feeding and collegiate livestock judging contests. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride headlines the horse show with 36 riders in scarlet coats making its Chicago debut and new jumping courses add spectacle.
Albion College reports fall enrollment of 1 283 with five Saline residents among the new class. Names listed include Philip Earl Badour Carolyn Marie Conner Truman Howard Jordan Mary Diane Meister and William K Meister, with parents and addresses noted. Enrollment is described as the college’s highest to date as it aims to remain among small colleges.
New officers for the Westminister Fellowship at Federated Church will be installed during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday November 11 at 11 00. The pastor will be assisted by William Bailey and David Cuff with music by group members. Officers include President Sally Youngs Secretary Joan Austin Treasurer Gerald Whitelock and committees Music Lynn Gates Missionary Douglas McKenzie Membership Joan Austin Entertainment Carol Brown.
Washtenaw County 44H Electrical Project leaders meet at 8 00 p m Tuesday November 13 at the Washtenaw Building Ann Arbor. They will prepare materials for local clubs discuss changes in project requirements and plan the winter project program. Sponsored by Detroit Edison Company and the Washtenaw County Cooperative Extension Service.
Washtenaw County Junior 4-H Leaders will gather at 8:00 p.m. in the basement of the County Building on Thursday November 15 to plan winter activities. They will discuss the Junior Leader project, Achievement Booths and responsibilities to the County 4-H Program. Open to all active and prospective Junior Leaders.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 14, at 8:00 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Max Ross hosts, Mrs. Martin Fucss leads devotions, and Mrs. Walfred Larson directs the program. The social hour will be conducted by Mrs. Glenn Gordon and her committee.
Lester McCoy of Saline will conduct a 300 voice choral program for the University Musical Society on Saturday December 1. Adele Addison soprano Emine Roberts contralto Howard Jarrett tenor and Kenneth Smith bass will sing their parts in Handel Messiah with Mary McCall Stubbine at the organ. LIBRARY DISPLAY Wayne State University General Library through November features a School Book Exhibit of early school books and penmanship samples. The collection on the library’s first floor is available through cooperation with the Henry Ford Museum at Greenfield Village.
Pupils across kindergarten to 3rd grade competed in a Halloween pumpkin decorating contest at the school under the Child Study Club. A long list of winners from multiple classes showcased varied decorative skill.
The Annual Praise Service of the Ladies Aid Society will be held Wednesday evening November 14 at 7 45 in the church parlors. Hostesses are Mrs Clarence Johnson Mrs George Austin and Mrs Hazen Jewell. It is guest night and all women of the congregation are urged to attend. The Ingathering of Missionary Folders marks the Mission offering for missionaries on the field. President Mrs Silas Nord will preside and Mrs Victor Guenther will lead devotions on Thanksgiving. A playlet directed by Mrs Paul Reed and musical numbers by the Junior Choir directed by Mrs Carl Geddes are on the program.
The Washtenaw County Democratic Committee will meet on Tuesday November 13 at Charles McKenny Hall in Ypsilanti. Mrs Howard Blackerburg announces a cafeteria supper from 6 to 6 45 p m before the 7 30 business meeting. Agenda includes campaign committee reports and bylaw adoption.
The Federated Church Council calls a special meeting for the Board of Elders Trustees and Deacons to meet with Council members and Finance Committee. The 1957 Program for the Church and other matters will be discussed. Conference set for Tuesday November 13 at 8:00.
Jenkins executive vice president of J L Hudson Company will speak at Wayne State University Alumni Merchandising Club dinner on Tuesday November 13 in the faculty dining room at Student Center. Prominent local retailers will also attend the event.
Delegates of the Michigan Milk Producers Association elected seven directors for one to three year terms and amended by laws to allow district elections. They approved a resolution backing a state milk marketing act and urged increased federal dairy price support. Dr John A Hannah of Michigan State University keynoted the 40th annual meeting with praise for the cooperative's progress. Glenn Lake, re-elected president, lauded unity and announced MSU's preliminary farm cooperative study. Over 700 delegates attended at MSU's Fairchild Theatre on November 1.
Saline City Council adopted zoning amendment 112 easing limits on multiple dwellings with near unanimous support. The session reviewed traffic light visibility at Michigan Ave and Ann Arbor, approved bond sales at 4 percent via Saline banks, and granted pay raises to two city employees.
Miss Lillian Baird, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, notes rapid hospital expansion since World War II creates demand for specialized training. The University of Michigan accepts nine nurses each January for a six month program, having graduated 200 nurse anesthetists to date. Interested nurses may contact the Department of Anesthesia at University Hospital, 1319 E Ann Street, Ann Arbor.
The first cooperative nursery school meeting will be held in the Elementary School lounge on Friday November 16 with sponsor Mr William Bailey. A panel includes Mrs William Godwin Mrs Donald Lussenden and Mrs Norman Banghart from local groups, with Principal Marian Barclay attending in advisory capacity.
Rex Jennings Grubs of Rochester Indiana was taken to St Joseph Hospital after losing control of his car near the railroad overpass on U S 112 four miles east of here. Officers said excessive speed and lack of road knowledge caused the crash as he rounded the curve and struck guard rails ending against the embankment with head injuries.
In Saline more than 850 of 1006 voters cast ballots. Frank Deede led city council races with 557 votes for a second two year term. An amended city charter limiting council meetings to two monthly and setting a 300 dollar annual wage passed 50 to 289. Nationally Williams gained strength while Stevenson trailed Eisenhower 710 to 153. Buck reelected justice of the peace with 583 votes.
Nearly 150 junior and senior high students visited Pittsfield Township Hall with teachers and Principal Elmer Houghton to vote for officials from president down. They thanked Township Clerk Lambert Fleming and Mrs Fleming for guidance on operating the machines. The article also notes the skill required to transport and release carrier racing pigeons to precise times.
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