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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1953
Page
1
A reflective poem contrasts modern kitchen gadgets with Grandmother’s pantry memories. Local updates mention Mrs Engle and her Trinity Lutheran home, a 25th wedding anniversary open house, and Franklin’s turkey vs eagle anecdote, all noting neighborly gratitude and nostalgia.
A family night gathering is planned at St. Pauls Church on Tuesday December 1. Coffee and rolls are provided by the committee. Parents should bring a gift for their children not exceeding 50 cents. Supper is served at 6 30. Bring your own table service.
Mr and Mrs Roger Van Doren of Saline have a son born November 17 weighing seven pounds three ounces. Mr and Mrs Walter Duke of Ypsilanti have a son born November 21 weighing seven pounds six and one half ounces. Tonsillectomies list Trudy Edwards Ann Arbor David Sweet Milan Clark Cargil Milan. Medical Edith Towler Saline Dane Kellogg Saline.
The notice states water customers with September 30 bills unpaid must remit immediately. E. J. Muir, Treasurer, issues the alert to collect outstanding balances.
Gamble's store in Saline expands with 1500 extra sales and storage space and hosts a two day remodeling sale on Friday and Saturday. The event features numerous bargain lines across Coronado Appliances Artisan tools Crest tires Hiawatha sporting goods Vareon auto supplies Lady Helen houseware Home Guard paint Haddon Halls furniture and a basement toy land. Open 9 to 9 with refreshments gifts and prizes and Dorothy Donner from Detroit Edison on hand to discuss home appliance use.
The Federated Church School women’s class announces its Annual Christmas Dinner Party for husbands in the church dining room on Friday December 4 at 7:00 PM. Couples bring their own table service. potluck dinner precedes the party. Mrs. Ferman Clements and Mrs. A. W. Guff oversee meal arrangements and coffee. Mrs. Dwight Reynolds is program chair for the evening.
Christina Schnierle, chief justice of Saline High School's Student Court, resigned after it was determined she could not hold both judicial and executive roles. She had served as a justice while being elected Student Council secretary, doing so for about two months.
Last week Saline High School tested all students from grades seven through twelve under guidance director Lois Sebbastian and the University of Michigan Bureau of Field Services. A similar program is now underway at Saline Elementary School.
Marvin Rovick, vocational agriculture instructor at Saline High School, will head the Saline Teachers Club for the 1953 54 term. He was elected president at a regular meeting at the high school last Wednesday afternoon. Una Dicks was named vice president, Mrs. Ross secretary, and G J Bonich treasurer. Retiring officers were Alberta Rogers Lois Sebastian Howard Hill and Daniel Coffey.
Saline High School filed a formal application for membership in the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Principal Elmer Houghton and a nine member committee will host a visit by an evaluative team in January to review staff, facilities, programs, and publications.
The Range Riders Club elected Geo Miller as president Glenn Carter as first vice president Thomas Schumaier as second vice president Karen Beckington as secretary and treasurer and Sandiland Bowen as publicity chairman at a November meeting held at 114 East Michigan Avenue. The next meeting is set for December 19 at 7 30 PM at the same location and new members are welcome.
Notice to taxpayers states winter taxes are due at City Offices from December 1 to January 19, 1954 without penalty. Beginning January 20 a penalty of 8 percent will be added through February.
A correction clarifies that the amount mailed to Saline Savings Bank Christmas Club members was $71,000 not $1,000. The 1954 Christmas Club is being formed.
Let us thank God and observe Thanksgiving with gratitude for blessings. The message recalls Pilgrim Fathers and their prayers in the wilderness and their Compact promising to establish a colony for the advancement of the Christian faith in Virginia. It notes the grandeur of the heritage and our short memory.
Ervin Grody Camp near Mancelona reports six bucks from a party of eight in the first three days of the deer season. Albertson and his father bagged a buck on day two. A muscle of Mrs Grady’s cooking and hunting appeal were both praised as very good.
Mrs Sophia Austin 76 wife of William A Austin operator of Austin Orchards south of Saline died Saturday at Saline General Hospital after a long illness. She lived at 9875 Saline Milan Road York township born July 5 1877 in Wayne daughter of George L and Amelia Ziegler Lawslayer. Funeral 2 p m Monday Loockwood Funeral Home Rev Henry W McKenzie officiating burial Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by husband daughter Mrs Frank Scott two sons Hugh and George one brother Samuel L Lawslayer two sisters Mrs Fred Hoops and Mrs Clyde Furlong eight grandchildren.
The 36 year effort led by Boston editor Sarah J. Hale pushed for designating the last Thursday in November as America s Thanksgiving Day. She began in 1827 and succeeded in 1863 under President Lincoln, with editorial urging that in times of hardship the nation give thanks to God. By 1859 thirty states observed the holiday, and Lincoln issued the first proclamation in 1863.
The Willing Workers met November 18 at the Macon Methodist Church for their annual Thanksgiving dinner with about 65 attendees. Mrs. Leon Greashaber gave devotions. Prof. and Mrs. Daniel Ling of Ann Arbor shared slides from a western trip and Boy Scout Jamboree. A short meeting announced early sewing, December hostess Mrs. Herman Mehler, gifts for exchange, and thanks to helpers. Hazel Scudder Cor. Sec.
Family Night at the Methodist Church is set for Sunday November 29 at 6 30 with the Mary L Circle arranging and the Youth Fellowship guiding the program The event offers rolls coffee and milk and a pot luck with attendees to bring their own table service Also noted are birth of Sherril Diane daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Scruggs of Niceville Florida and speaker Rev Dr Elbert B Dodd who will address Federated Church Sunday evening Deer hunting trips are mentioned for Howard Braun John Marion and Kenneth Burmeister.
The Saline Area Educational Advisory Council, meeting at the high school on November 17, recommends a building program including two thirteen room elementary schools, a Farm Shop and Agricultural class room, remodeling for a music department, and expanded gym facilities with a kitchen. Estimated cost seven hundred fifty to eight hundred thousand dollars. eight thousand per thousand district valuation in tax to retire bonds. The council cites high district valuation per pupil and ability to fund a fully adequate program.
Saline High School Band directed by Arthur Katterjohn presents its first concert of the year in the High School Auditorium December 9 at 8:00 P M. A varied program features marches modern pieces and novelties with a cornet solo by Jim Austin and solos by a guest from the University of Michigan Band. The Honors Band of about thirty top players performs two difficult numbers. Admission is free and a vote to reserve seats is advised.
The Federated Church School is organizing a large Christmas giving project. Over the next two Sundays gifts will be sent to Rev. Robert McClure in Booneville Kentucky for eighteen rural mission Sunday Schools serving about 2000 pupils. The Ladies Aid Society has bought a dozen dolls prepared for the same mission field.
The Federated Church hosts Rev. Dr. Dodd a Presbyterian missionary with forty five years in the Orient as guest speaker on Sunday evening November 29 at 745. He has recent ties to Formosa and formerly served in Shanghai and other parts of China. An informal social hour will follow services for questions and fellowship.
A Hunter's Ball will be held at the Saline Legion Home on Saturday night November 28. The dance starts at 10:00 p.m. Ken Edwards and his band will provide the music. Legionaires and friends are invited.
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