Who's Who In Saline A Young Civic Leader
Ro bert Harrison 25 of 100 Maple street is a Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce president and key community worker. A St Pauls church member and former Aero-Radio radar man, he moved to Saline in 1942, served in the Air Force, married Violet Finkbeiner in 1949, and now runs the Gambles hardware store expanding into toyland in a new basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harrison
Maple Street
Saline
Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce
Harrison
St. Paul’s Church
New York City
Saline High School
Air Force
Aero-Radio
Ann Arbor
Violet Finkbeiner
Gamble
Santa's Workshop Theme Lights Christmas Bazaar
The W S C S ladies of the Methodist Church invite all to a Christmas Bazaar at the church with an Open House on Friday December 5, 1952 at 2:00 p.m. A Cafeteria Dinner is served from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event features crafts, dolls, candy, nuts, e cards and a white elephant table with a public drive for attendees.
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W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church
Edith Fucss
Verna Holmes
Genevieve Gross
Verlie Osterhout
Sally MacArthur
Saline JCC Auxiliary Hosts Regional Meeting
The Saline Chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary hosted a regional meeting at the Saline Hotel on Tuesday night November 18. Forty five members attended from Ann Arbor Lincoln Park Ypsilanti Clinton Milan and Allen Park. Mary Wiedman organized decorations and Karen Taylor played piano. Miss Hsther Landwehr spoke about her trip to Europe.
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Saline
Chamber of Commerce
Saline Hotel
Ann Arbor
Lincoln Park
Ypsilanti
Clinton
Milan
Allen Park
Mary Wiedman
Karen Taylor
Hsther Landwehr
Europe
Winter tax bills to be mailed December 1
The city announces winter tax bills will be mailed December 1. If paid by January 19, 1953 a 1 percent charge applies, by March 1 a 4 percent charge, with any delinquent taxes after March 1 due at the County Treasurer in Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor
Christmas Carol Festival Dec 7 at Bethel Church
Plans are nearing completion for a Christmas Carol Festival at Bethel Church Freedom Township on Sunday December 7 at 8 00 PM The event is sponsored by St James Saline Bethel Freedom Township and St Johns Rogers Corner with combined Adult and Junior Choirs performing Ministers include Rev Engelsdor fer Rev H W Ray and Rev T W Menzel The festival aims to spread the Hymn Festival Movement and invites readers to read next week's Observer for details
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Bethel Church
Freedom Township
St. James
Saline
Bethel
St. Johns
Roger’s Corner
Engelsdorfer
H. W
Observer
Hunter Injured in Saline Area Gun Accident
Dan Walker of Detroit was shot in the left hip by a hunting companion W L Chalmeis while near Dell Road two miles west of Saline. Chalmeis says the gun misfired on a second barrel and discharged as he reloaded. Walker was treated in Saline by Dr Gordon Prout then moved to Receiving Hospital in Detroit.
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Dan Walker
Detroit
Dell Road
Saline
W. L. Chalmeis
Chalmers
Robert Love
Walker
Chalmeir
Gordon Prout
Receiving Hospital
Birthday Celebration for Andrew Girbach at 80th Milestone
Fifty friends gathered at Andrew Girbachs country home on Willow Road November 19 to honor his 80th birthday. He has lived in the community since 1906 transforming a neglected farm into a productive, admired property. Gifts included a television from his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Girbach
Willow Road
Girbach
Raymond
Ernest
Marion
Wileen
Vernon Rowe
Frank McCalla
T.V
L. A. Catey
Advent Season Begins In Federated Church
The Federated Church launches Advent with a November 30 Sunday evening service featuring The Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke performed by Hazen Jewell. Carol singing and special musical numbers are planned by Reuben Rogers, James Austin, Mrs. George Austin, and others.
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Federated Church
Henry van Dyke
Hazen Jewell
Reuben Rogers
James Austin
George Austin
Federated Church Choir
Mrs. F Eberwein Dies at 85 in Ann Arbor
Mrs. F Fredericka Eberwein born November 17 1866 in Germany died November 23 1952 at her daughter Mrs Edward Grosshans home in Ann Arbor She married George Eberwein February 5 1894 in Ann Arbor He died in 1924 She moved to live with her daughter after his death Funeral services were held November 26 1952 at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev E C Stelhorn officiating Interment Bethlehem Cemetery Ann Arbor
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Fredricka Eberwein
Edward Grosshans
Germany
George Eberwein
Ann Arbor
Eberwein
Lockwood Funeral Home
Rev
E. C. Stelhorn
Bethlehem Cemetery
Union Thanksgiving Service at Federated Church
The Union Thanksgiving Service of three local congregations will be held at the Federated Church at 10 30 AM on Thanksgiving Day. Rev R R Feuell of the Methodist Church will preside and Rev Alvin Siemsen of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church will preach on Keeping Reality in Our Rejoicing. Special music directed by Harold Brown includes Choir Anthems O God Of Love and Prayer of Thanksgiving with Mrs Harold Brown as organist.
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Federated Church
R. R. Feuell
Methodist Church
Alvin Siemsen
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Harold Brown
God
Dash
Netherlands
Door Glass Broken at Hull's Grocery
Front door glass smashed with a concrete slab between 1 30 and 7 30 Saturday morning. Acting Police Chief Robert Love said the break in aimed to enter but the door could not be unlocked without a key. Sheriff's investigators checked for fingerprints.
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Hull
Robert Love
Love
Sheriff Department
Public opinion on Saline industry expansion
Citizens from Saline express mixed views on expanding industry. George Burg urges lasting, community-friendly factories rather than temporary booms. William Crim supports light industry to protect the town’s residential character near Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Cecil Albertson sees potential in nearby industry but favors select, discreet choices. Robert Harrison endorses Universal Die type industry with prudent type selection.
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George Burg
Saline
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
William Crim
Cecil Albertson
Universal
Robert Harrison
Hornets Open Season With Manchester Five Tonight
Hornets meet Manchester High School in the 1952 53 basketball opener on the local court. Coach John Padsen likely starts five lettermen led by Ron Finkbeiner and Dick Miller at forwards Jim Cook at center with Walfred Larson and Dick Wiedmayer at guards.
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John Padsen
Manchester
League of the Lakes
Saline
Padsen
Ron Finkbeiner
Dick Miller
Jim Cook
Walfred Larson
Dick Wiedmayer
Doug Elfring
Ed Raus
Ken Burmeister
Jerry Miller
Earl Feldkamp
Charlie Steiner
Dave Bredernitz
Jim Goebel
Wiedmayer
Larsen
City To Buy New Police Car In Saline Vote
Saline City Council approved buying a 1952 Ford Mainliner police car to replace a wrecked vehicle. Wiedman Auto Co. bid $1,525 with $500 credit for the wrecked car, reducing the city cost to $1,025.
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Saline
Wiedman Auto Co
Jerry Gonser Wins Freshman Football Numerals At U. of M
The Michigan Daily reports forty seven freshmen earned numerals with two standout locals receiving praise. Jerry Gonser of Saline and Norman Niedermeier of Carleton are highlighted for strong play. Gonser's versatility earned him a jump to the junior varsity alongside Jerry Williams.
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Jerry Gonser
U. of M
Michigan Daily
Norman Niedermeyer
Carleton
Saline
Gonser
Jerry Williams
Flint Mandeville
Williams
Ohio State
Michigan
Mr and Mrs Al Christopher Visit South Bend
Mr and Mrs Al Christopher travel to South Bend Indiana for Thanksgiving to see their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harry Tiedge and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Christopher
South Bend
Indiana
Harry Tiedge
Schools Face Crisis On Lack Of Funds
Saline schools face a funding crisis with only 2000 of 3000 dollars collected for the Red Feather Drive. Milton Hartman urges canvassers to finish by month end. State aid may be cut for the year, risking school operations after January. Auditor General Martin warns Michigan schools may shut in six months without borrowing authority for anticipated aid.
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Milton Hartman
Michigan
Martin
Supt. of Schools
Leo Jensen
Saline Savings Bank Christmas Club grows in year two
Saline Savings Bank issued about 7000 in Christmas Club Checks last week ranging 5 to 250. The program now has around 150 members and gross this year doubled last year’s. Members contribute weekly with withdraws barred until the end. The 1953 club is being organized now.
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Saline Savings Bank
Mrs A Hartman Injured In Two Car Crash In Ann Arbor
Amanda Hartman 57 of 201 Maple Saline suffered a fractured pelvis in a two car crash that injured five others in Ann Arbor Sunday night. Daughters Phyllis Hartman 18 and Mrs. Jean Radloff 24 along with Dorothy Athanson 89 and May Flamburis 61 sustained various injuries and were taken to St. Joseph Hospital.
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Amanda Hartman
Maple
Ann Arbor
St. Joseph Hospital
Hartman
Oberlin to Stage HMS Pinafore Chorus Member Jean Nichols
Miss Jean Nichols a senior in arts and sciences and chorus member stars in Oberlin College Gilbert and Sullivan operetta HMS Pinafore directed by Prof. Hayden Bogers. Robert A. Gibson, former D followed by D'Oyly Carte, advises on the production. Over a hundred students participate in four performances November 27 28 29 and a matinee on November 29.
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H.M.S. Pinafore
Oberlin College
Jean Nichols
Department of Arts and Sciences
Miss Nichols
Gilbert and Sullivan
Musical Union
H. §8. Gray
Saline Valley Farms
Saline
Hayden Bogers
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Robert A. Gibson
D’oyly Carte Company
School of the Drama
New York City
Oberlin
Busy Workers Hold November Meeting and Discuss Trophy Awards
The Busy Workers group met on November 20 with all members present to discuss table funds and the year end trophy point system. Refreshments were served by Sharon Burleson and Carolyn Carr. New members Marion and Carol Johnson joined the project. next meeting is December 4 at Reva's home. Ray and Marlene Schroeder visit Saline with Mrs. Schroeder’s parents as her husband remains overseas in the Army, reporting from Seattle on December 1.
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Sharon Burleson
Carolyn Carr
Marion
Carol Johnson
Reva
Ray
Marlene Schroeder
Saline
Mrs. Schroeder
Harry Hersch
Mrs. H. MacLachlan obituary here in Ann Arbor
Mrs. H. MacLachlan 55 wife of Harold W. MacLachlan died November 21 at 806 S Fifth St Ann Arbor after a four year illness. She was born July 29 1897 in Mooreville daughter of Herbert W and Vena Gilman. She taught rural schools and held leadership roles in the Methodist church Eastern Star and other groups. Survivors include husband son Mil lard F daughter Mary Louise mother Vena Gilman brother Frank C Gilman sister K C Laidlaw and a grandchild. Funeral services were held at Muehlig Funeral Chapel with grave side services by Eastern Star at Mooreville cemetery.
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Mary E. Gilman MacLachlan
Harold W. MacLachlan
S. Fifth St
Ann Arbor
Mooreville
Herbert W
Vena Gilman
Saline High School
Methodist Church
Muehlig
Erland J. Wangdahl
The
Eastern Star
Coming Events for Saline District Calendar Schedule
The notice lists events including a basketball game on November 26, an Educational Advisory Council meeting December 2 at Saline School, a bazaar and cafe supper December 5 at the Methodist church, and a Saline Valley Community Party December 1 at Saline Valley Community Halls at 8 15.
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Saline School
The
Methodist Church
Saline Valley Community Halls
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Saline Jcc
E. J. Muir
Nora Hefly Mahon
F. Eberwein
Union
Hornets
Red Feather Drive
John B. Martin
A. Hartman
Miss Jean Nichols
Ruth Lutz
Mrs. H. MacLachlan
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