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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
1
The Saline Scene highlights upcoming events at Saline High School and in town. Athletic awards, a special assembly, and the first basketball game are noted, along with a fire at Steele-Towner Packing Co. and a hunter tally as venison season approaches.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. Carl Curtiss's home for the November session. Rev. Alvin Siemsen discussed religious background from the Pilgrims to present day life, with reports from district meetings and Thanksgiving hymns led by Mrs. Harold Gray.
Saline hosts a community Thanksgiving service at 10 30 a m on Thanksgiving Day at St Pauls Evangelical and Re formed church Cooperating congregations rotate four worship occasions The Rev Reginal Feuell of First Methodist will deliver Thank You God The Junior chair Mrs Claire Vander Kolk directs the host church choir Mrs James Fox organist and Rev Henry McKenzie Federated Church host pastor will share in the liturgical portion.
A compiled roster lists soldiers and airmen with service numbers and unit assignments. It includes Carl C. Crothers, Don R. Merce, Eldean Feldkamp, Bruce B. Cammet, Douglas F. Hoeft, James Thomas, Donald Visel, Merlynn A. Graff, James F. Rogers, David L. Martin, Harry Steiner Jr, Kieth Brososky, Rev Carl Burmeister, John W. Dicks, Robert Smiley, Donald E. Steiner, and others, detailing their units and APO or FPO addresses as the page notes “Continued on Page 8.”
The Saline General Hospital notes multiple births with parent names and towns. Sally Ann Jennings born Oct 24 to Samuel Jennings Milan. Allen Robert Sampier Oct 26 to Raymond Sampier Whittaker. Eugene Lynn Murray Oct 31 to Emmett Murray Milan. several more births through Nov 10 including Manchester Chelsea Ann Arbor and Clinton families. Also listed are names of medical and surgical patients including Milan Saline Ann Arbor Deerfield and Chelsea. I just mention it Men are like street cars Come and see WHY.
Four persons were injured Saturday night on the Saline-Milan road when a car driven by Cpl. Gerald Sommers of Fort Sill Montana skidded two miles southeast of Saline. Mrs. Beverly Sommers, with skull, back and leg fractures, was admitted to St. Joseph hospital. Gerald Edgar and Arthur Sommers sustained cuts and bruises. The Sommers were returning from Bad Axe for their mother's funeral. Lockwood's ambulance responded.
A jury found William Morey DI and Jacob Maxwell guilty of first degree murder in the death of nurse Miss Campbell on September 15 and David Lee Royal guilty of second degree murder. Sentencing by Circuit Judge James R. Breakey Jr. is set for December 4.
A special Sa line Community meeting at the high school gathered leaders from local organizations to discuss future fair timing. They agreed to keep the approximate season while the 52 Fair’s exact date will be chosen at the December Fair Board meeting.
Saline women compete in the Detroit News Sweepstakes Women’s individual over-average tournament for a $300 prize. Margaret, Isabel McCarthary, Fay Bergey, and Janie Burdick carry varied divisions and over-average pins. Janie leads falls to fifth with 147 pins over her average, sweepstakes run for several more weekends.
Three representatives from each Washtenaw County Future Farmers of America chapter plus advisers met in Saline on Tuesday evening November 13 to organize a winter program. Events include the annual log sawing contest in Milan in December and basketball games at various schools. Chapters: Saline Dexter Chelsea Manchester Milan. Tom Kerrey state FFA supervisor offered ideas proven successful elsewhere. Refreshments by Kelvin Braun with assist from Charles Anderson and Gerald Miller.
The eighth grade home room held a party for parents last Monday and the sixth graders hosted a potluck supper for their families last Friday.
The Busy Workers 4-H Club led by Reva Robison Sara Braun and Mildred Lutz joined the Saline Handy Workers under Albert Gall for a November 8 gathering at Rex Gleason's home. Washtenaw County 4-H Club agent Frank Gendron spoke on how to maximize club points and project requirements. Refreshments followed.
Janice Jo Jordan remains patient at University hospital after a fall at school as doctors report ongoing improvement. The incident and her care are being monitored by medical staff and family.
The paper will publish a day early on Wednesday due to Thanksgiving Week. Merchants and news agencies must submit copy by Monday evening to meet the deadline. late items will be held until the following week.
Saline Junior Class presents a three act comedy directed by Mildred Haswell on November 16 and 17. Maudie a sixteen year old teaches her system to shy Joy as they chase boys, with Maudie’s schemes risking romance but ending well.
Under Portage Trails Council supervision a double event Pow-Wow for Cub Scouters Den Mothers and Pack Committees takes place at Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed Church 423 Fourth Ave Ann Arbor on Nov 15 and 29. Handicraft ceremonies entertainment pack administration exhibits and a midway highlight the gathering with Chairman Wallace Lenz assisted by Don Danford William Thompson Herald Hoffman Edward Allen Earl Bell Art Gerstler Volney Jones and Vic Schaefer coordinating arrangements.
Hammond School reports busy Thanksgiving preparations. Third graders study Pilgrims and reasons for coming to America while younger students create Pilgrim costumes and Thanksgiving figures. Fifth and sixth graders learn U S capitals and state names. The school praises new radio lessons and invites visitors to a 2:00 music lesson.
Mrs. Lloyd Dell Mrs. Lee Robison and Mrs. Merritt Martin organized wrapping gifts at the Battle Creek VA hospital for the Michigan Legion Auxiliary Christmas gift shop. Donated items are selected by patients and wrapped at no charge, with additional shops at Dearborn Saginaw and Iron Mountain VA hospitals.
Mrs Donald Campbell entertained Saline Valley Farms women last Friday November 9 at her home. Guests planned sewing Christmas stockings for farm children. Jane Campbell and Rosalee Marshall prepared and served the dessert and earned Girl Scout badges through the activity.
Local listings show events at Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ann Arbor including Cub Scouts Pow Wow on Nov 15 and 29, junior class play Nov 16 and 17, seniors dinner after the Michigan Northwestern game Nov 17, Boy Scout meeting Nov 19, moms tea Nov 20, adult education Nov 20, elementary conference Nov 21, Thanksgiving holiday Nov 22-23, and Child Study Club on Nov 27 with a clothing exchange and panel on allowances at 104 Detroit Street.
Mrs. Andresen secretary of the Ann Arbor Council of Churches spoke to the Saline Rotary Club about the Rotary International exchange student program. She said it would help form future German democratic citizens and was a divine effort toward a unified world. The Christmas Feather Party committee has been appointed and details will be announced at today’s meeting.
City Clerk Rogers announced that city offices will be closed from November 14 through November 17. This notice informs residents of the upcoming four days off for city services and operations.
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid elects officers with Lena Burkhardt as president and Lucille Hoést as vice president. Other posts go to Mildred Jewell, Leola Theurer, Laura Hoeft, Mary Seeger, Lydia Alber, and several committees. Members plan December meeting and Christmas boxes for armed services and gifts for European refugees.
Saline High School held a meeting for parents and teachers to review student progress and the subjects taught. The Teachers Club met to discuss fair date changes while Mr Mundy briefed the Fair Committee with results to be reported at the Fair Board meeting. An elementary conference replaces report cards and will be held Wednesday November 21.
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