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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
2
The notice sets subscription prices at 2.50 dollars per year in advance for Michigan residents and 3.00 dollars per year in advance for out-of-state and U S possessions. Single copy price is 0.05 dollars. Advertising rates available on request.
A compact, ironic take on a man's life from birth to death. The piece notes society's inconsistent judgments of individuals at every stage, from infancy to old age, highlighting hypocrisy, judgment, and the tension between expectations and reality. It uses sweeping, sardonic statements without naming any person or place.
Atty reports show Ann Arbor focusing on sidewalk improvements while James Burke the Republican sheriff nominee gains attention for aggressive crime fighting claims. Riverfront precincts note Burke's perceived tough stance as part of campaign chatter.
In the town nearly every able man finds work this fall while apple packers are in high demand. Rumor spreads that Civil War veterans may form an organization for protection. Market notes show wheat 65 67, oats 25, corn 30, eggs 19, butter 18, hogs 6.25, lambs 4, potatoes 45. John Lutz visited Chelsea on business. Neuralgia becomes a current fad. Mr and Mrs M Bixby host relatives from the western part of the state. An advertisement appeared earlier.
A local man sought a wife through letters and a correspondent, but the intended match faltered when the woman refused to meet. After days of attempted courtship she declined, and he departed. Also announced is a 15 cent Presbyterian church dinner Wednesday with chicken pie and pumpkin pie on the menu.
Twenty years ago on a Thursday night Art Armbruster thwarted a burglar attempt to enter his store and detained the intruder until Officer Alber arrived. The following Monday night the store was robbed through a forced rear entrance. Art had bars installed after the first incident, and a local remark hinted the owner was now ready.
Eugene J Betz Jacob Finkbeiner and Ted Stimpson took a hunting trip up north. Milton Gross of Lansing visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Gross. Mr and Mrs William Martin and Mr and Mrs Paul Woodargl attended the M E church in Ypsilanti. Rev Kingsley of Pennsylvania gave the address. Miss Jula Gordon and Ted Stimpson were dinner guests of Miss Lorena Seeger Saturday night.
The American Legion and Auxiliary attended worship at the Methodist church with Joseph Thomas presenting a localized Honor Roll in the church Get-Acquainted class dedication. Charles A Jordan spoke for Spanish American War veterans as Trooper Norman Hedger, home on furlough, plans to return to Ft. Bliss Texas tonight. He thanks the community for its warm reception and notes his medals and sergeant promotion. Chuck's Grill was sold to Tom Giokas of Detroit who will run it as a meals and short orders establishment after removing slot machines and the ice cream section.
From where I sit Granny Robinson stole the show at the annual White Elephant auction. She touted items with gusto until she revealed a coat was actually her own, prompting laughter and a reminder to curb self प्रचार.
Word arrives that Cadet Robert Royal has successfully passed his first solo tests at the Albany Georgia Air School. Melvin Schaefer leaves for San Diego to begin Marine Corps training as Saline’s first recruit. Garth Beckington now stationed at Fort Robinson Ark in the medical corps.
The Hat Rock area along the Columbia River in Oregon is set to become a new recreation area once the lake behind McNary Dam is formed, with construction advancing toward completion in the near future.
Ninety seven percent of drivers involved in 1951 automobile crashes had at least one year of driving experience behind the wheel.
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