Michigan Voters Split Evenly on Governor Choice
Editorial comments on the close Michigan gubernatorial race between Kelly and Williams. The piece argues no mandate exists for either winner, notes broad Republican strength and Democratic splits, and calls for practical public service over partisan posturing amid bond support for the mentally ill and educational concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Kelly
Williams
Gov. Williams
Picayune
Lansing
Annual Meeting of Credit Production Association Highlights 1951 Outlook
At the 16th annual meeting of the Southeastern Michigan Production Credit Association 268 farmer members and guests heard Karl Wright MSC farm management specialist discuss the 1951 outlook for farmers. A Ferris Bradley of Springport was elected a director for a three year term. Members voted to buy remaining government capital via an additional stock sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Michigan
Production Credit Association
Karl Wright
MSC
A. Ferris Bradley
Farm Bureau
Springport
Ann Arbor Women’s Bowling Association Sets 1950-51 Tourney
The Ann Arbor Women’s Bowling Association held its annual meeting at the Women’s League in Ann Arbor on Sunday November 12. Members voted on key matters including the site for the 1950-51 tournament. The Ann Arbor City Women’s Tournament will be at Brighton Bowl Brighton starting February 17 with entries due January 20.
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Ann Arbor Women’s Bowling Association
Women’s League
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor City
Brighton Bowl
Brighton
Dexter, Saline
Ypsilanti
Manchester
South Lyon
Milan
Pinckney, Howell
Surviving an Atom Bomb Raid Practical Home Preparations
This installment guides readers on immediate home readiness for an atomic attack, emphasizing fireproof housekeeping, shutting doors and blinds, and keeping sparks suppressed. It explains how to prevent gas leaks, manage fuel doors, and safely navigate a post raid basement with minimal risk.
Saline Thea ter Upgrades and Local Events
Saline Theater patrons praise a new silver screen and refreshed interior in a feature of community life. The Saline Rotary Club sponsors the Junior Livestock Club steer-feeding program with 28 steers drawn and more expected. Thanksgiving services shift between Wednesday and Thursday as Rev. Henry McKenzie preaches, amid lighthearted notes on counting hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Theater
Earl Clark
Stanton Clark
Saline High School
Donna Sue Thomas
Ann Taylor
Dorothy Marion
Rosiland Brock
Pat Swanson
Sharon Muir
University
Indiana
Wolverine
Michigan
Saline
Bob Klueter
Saline Rotary Club
Clarence Haarer
Union
Henry McKenzie
Rotary
Milan
Saline Couple to Celebrate Golden Anniversary With Open House
Saline residents Mr and Mrs Edgar Forsythe invite friends to an open house from 3 to 6 PM Sunday November 19 at 313 East Michigan Ave to mark their fifty years of married life since November 21 1900. The couple have a daughter Wiltrude Eisman wife of Saline mayor Adrian Eisman and two grandchildren Joan and Edgar Eisman. Forsythe long worked for the Federal government and the couple have lived in Saline since 1943 after moving from Kala mazoo and York township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Forsythe
East Michigan Avenue
Forsythe
Washtenaw
Monroe County
York Township
Jessie Guantlett
William Guantlett
Theodore Josenhans
N. Ann Arbor Street
Joan
Edgar Eisman
Hunters Face Chaos as Red Army Advances in Michigan
The column notes a chaotic scene as a Red Army advance in Northern Michigan disrupts hunting season. It lists hunters from Milan and nearby towns including Mr and Mrs Leland Graf, Robert Merchant, Don Ford, Merl Murray, Charles McCarbery, Michael Osharsky, Walter Craig, Pat, Sam Tropea, Kenneth Rogers, Sheldon Rogers, Cecil Albertson, Omar Feldkamp, Arthur Feldkamp, Hugh Keveling, Fred Phelps, and Wesley Steiner chasing game near East Tawas Munising Man ton Harrison and Manton in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tawas
Leland Graf
Robert Merchant
Don Ford
Sam Tropea
Kenneth and
Sheldon Rogers
Cecil Albertson
Manton
Omar Feldkamp
Arthur Feldkamp
Hugh Keveling
Fred Phelps
Wesley Steiner
Local families plan hunting trip to Mio this week
Mr and Mrs Alwin Burkhart and Mr and Mrs Clarence Haarer left Monday to join Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hinderer of Chelsea Mr and Mrs Whit Riddle of Manchester and Harold Haarer of Ludington for several days of hunting at Mio.
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Alwin Burkhardt
Clarence Haarer
Wilbur Hinderer
Chelsea
Whit Riddle
Manchester
Harold Haarer
Ludington
Mio
Willing Workers Hold Annual Dinner at Masonic Hall
The Willing Workers club hosts its annual dinner today at the Masonic Hall. Attendees are urged to arrive by six, with program to follow featuring speaker and local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hat
Traffic Violations Noted For Various Offenders
Otto Keeley paid 5.00 for failing to stop in the assumed distance. Dale Murdock paid 10.00 for not stopping in the assumed distance. Eldene Finkbeiner fined 4.00 for excessive speeding. Arthur Reed paid 5.00 for failing to stop. Gene Stull fined 29.80 for excessive speeding. Lee Roy Love paid 42.30 for reckless driving. Vincent Wilhelm paid 12.30 for driving 63 mph in a 45 mph zone. Earl Kemppainer paid 8.30 for improper passing. R M Gregerson paid 10.00 for driving 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. William J Callahan paid 18.35 for speeding.
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Dale Murdock
Cherry
Liberty
Ontario
Canada
Eldene Finkbeiner
Clinton
Arthur Reed
N. Ann. Arbor Street
Saline
Gene Stull
Lee Roy Love
Dubois
Detroit
Vincent Wilhelm
Walton
Wayne
Earl Kemppainer
Glendale
R. M. Gregerson
Seven Mile Road
Northville
William J. Callahan
N. Johnson Street
Pontiac
Birthday party for Barbara Lou Fritz celebrated
Three year old Barbara Lou Fritz hosted a small party in the play room with eight children visiting on Wednesday afternoon November 8. They enjoyed ice cream and cake and offered wishes for many happy birthdays before leaving for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Lou Fritz
Clarence Fritz
Barbara Lou
U M Experts See Risks in Dianetics Claims
University of Michigan psychologists and psychiatrists criticize Dianetics by L Ron Hubbard as unscientific and potentially harmful. They note lack of empirical support, dangers to vulnerable individuals, and dangers of replacing established treatment with the book’s speculative methods.
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Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
L. Ron Hubbard
Ross
Ralph D. Rabinovitch
Neuropsychiatric Institute
Lowell Kelly
Bureau of Psychological Services
Dr. Kelly
Kelly
American Psychology Association
Dianetics
Max N. Hutt
Moses M. Frohlich
Veterans Readjustment Center
Sca
Hubbard
Saline High to Debate Onsted on Welfare State
Saline High School debate squad of ten members will send four to compete against Onsted in a State Tuesday matchup. The event, held with the University of Michigan Forensic Association, will debate the resolution That America Should Reject the Welfare State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
America
University of Michigan Forensic Association
Observer Patrons Eligible for 25 Dollar Deer Prize
The Observer offers a 25.00 prize to the subscriber or household member who brings in the heaviest deer. Weigh at Saline Mercantile Company in Saline. present the weight slip to collect the prize. A photo of the hunter and trophy may be published.
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North Woods
Saline Mercantile Company
Saline
Community Chest Drive Near Halfway Mark
Red Feather workers report the Community Fund has collected 939 to date, 1061 short of the assigned quota for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Feather
Child Study Club Meeting Speaker Dr George Lowry
The Child Study Club meets at Rose Anderson’s home 208 Detroit Street on Tuesday evening November 21 at 8 o'clock. It marks the club’s fifth birthday month with a special reading of its history and a report on the Ludington State Convention. Dr George Lowry of the University of Michigan Hospital will speak on Normal Growth and Development of Children. Refreshments are chaired by Pauline Coates Mary Woods Alberta Larson Cecelia Korte and Viola Morton.
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Rose Anderson
Detroit Street
Ludington
George ‘Lowry
University of Michigan Hospital
Pauline Coates
Mary Woods
Alberta Larson
Cecelia Korte
Viola Morton
Federated Church Family Night Planned for November 20
The Federated Church invites families to a 6:30 p.m. dinner in the church dining room with each family bringing its own table service and food to pass. After dinner Rev. Henry McKenzie will lead a varied program of music and skits, closing with a motion picture by Hazen Jewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Henry McKenzie
Hazen Jewell
Mrs Criddle Improves After Hip Injury in Ann Arbor
Mrs E W Criddle sister of Harry Holmes has shown improvement after twelve weeks confined at St. Josephs Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor with a fractured hip. She hopes to return to her Florida home soon.
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E. W. Criddle
Harry Holmes
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor
Florida
Grace Cook Leaves for Van Nuys Visit
Mrs. Grace Cook departed Wednesday to visit her brother J. F. Davis in Van Nuys California and expects to be away until spring.
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Grace Cook
Visi
J. F. Davis
van Nuys
California
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Credit Production Association
U.S
Itr
Red Army
Mike”, Jr
Milt Hartman
Merl Murray
Charles McCarbery
Michael Obsharsky
Munising
Walter Craig
Pat
Harrison
Otto Keeley
Brownlee St
River Rouge
U-M
Onsted
Observer
George Lowry
Child Study Club
Federated Church Family Night
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