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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1956

Page

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Saline High opens 1956 57 basketball schedule at Dundee

Saline High School begins a 16 game and tournament heavy schedule in the Huron League with coach Howard Hill replacing key players from last season's championship squad. Friday night Saline plays Dundee in a league opener, with home and away games against Milan Chelsea Lincoln Consolidated and Dexter among others through March.

Saline High School Dundee University High Cubs Ann Arbor Lincoln Consolidated University Gymnasium Milan High Reds Flat Rock Chelsea Dexter Tecumseh Clinton Manchester Michigan Center Howard Hill Huron Saline Hornets Milan Carlton Ypslanti Roosevelt Lincoln Grosse Ile

Natural Gas Reaches Saline in Five Year Wait

After five years of anticipation, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company turned on Saline’s eight mile distribution line on U S 112. Mayor Leutheuser presided with district manager Charles Henderson as crews planned to finish testing and begin service by week’s end with 250 of 514 buildings already applying for gas and more than 30 percent seeking heat gas. Council members and company reps attended the valve ceremony as officials pledged prompt service and street restoration.

Saline Henry Leutheuser Charly R. Henderson Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Valie Saline City Frank Deede Milton Hartman Everett Wolfin John D. Buck BE. J. Muir Elwin’a. Strait Charles R. Henderson Michigan Consolidated U. S. 112 Henderson

Washtenaw Polio Leader Appointed Campaign Director

Mrs. Clarence G. Markeson of Ann Arbor was named campaign director for the 1957 Washtenaw County March of Dimes. She succeeds Mrs. John Huss and will supervise the countywide drive January 2 through 31, with a target to be announced.

Clarence G. Mark Keson Washtenaw County Clarence G. Markeson Princeton Ann Arbor James A. Nichols Morton Ave Nalion Foundation For NEIP Ypsilanti Markeson Marth NEFEP John Huss Long Shore March of Dimes Jurs. Markeson Countyavide Diive

Family Living Costs Seen Rising in 1957

Mrs. Maunice Pardee of Michigan State University Extension forecasts higher family living costs in 1957, up about two to three percent from 1956. Medical and dental expenses rose faster in 1956, with West and other services also expected to climb next year.

Aunice Pardee Especia Michigan State University Pardee

Head On Collision Injures Six in Detroit Area

Six people were injured in a head on crash at 1 a.m. Tuesday on Michigan Avenue near the Old Mill Theatre. The victims include Mrs Maude Jeters 50 of Detroit and Mrs Gladys Leonard 30 and her children Reginald 4 Antonette 6 and Donald 7 plus Hanvard Jacobs 31 of Clinton. Jacobs was released from University Hospital while the others remained hospitalized with broken ribs a broken leg head injuries and leg injuries. Police said Jacobs drove west on US 12 and Jeters drove east when the collision occurred.

Tavo Michigan Avenue Old Mill Theatre University Hospital Maude Jeters Vancouver Avenue Detroit Gladys Leonard Spokane Avenue Leonard Reginal Antonette Donald Hanvard Jacobs Hack Road Clinton Jacobs Universal Die Casting Jeters Reginald Leonard Antonette Leonard Jim Revlett Hugh Price

Viking Workers Dinner Held at Saline Township Halls

There was good attendance at the annual Viking Workers dinner November 15 in Saline Township Halls. A bountiful pot-luck dinner followed by a social hour. The December meeting will be held at Mrs. Harlan Holcomb's home on December 20.

Viking Workers Saline Township Harlan Holcomb

Roy Kruger Sets Safety Record With Army in Japan

Private First Class Roy Kruger son of Charles A Kruger of Weber Road Saline Michigan won first place in a safe driving contest in Japan while serving in the Army s 138th Anti Aircraft Artillery unit announced by the Army Home Towns News Center He entered the Army in August 1955 and trained at Fort Bliss Texas overseas in February 1956 He attended Saline High School.

Roy Kruger Charles A. Kruger Weber Road Saline Japan Army 138Th Army Home Towns News Center Roy Fort Bliss Texas

Saline Nursery Group To Meet Monday Evening

A second meeting of the Saline Cooperative Nursery will be held Monday evening December 3 at 8 p m at Saline Elementary School. All mothers of preschool children are invited. Mrs William Bailey serves on the organizing committee.

Saline Cooperative Nursery Saline Elementary School William Bailey

Margaret Miles Injured In Fall At Ann Arbor Home

Miss Margaret Miles of 299 Ann Arbor Street was injured November 20 when she fell at the home of Mrs. Darin Briggs. She suffered a fractured hip and is reported recovering satisfactorily at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor.

Margaret Miles Ann Arbor Street Darin Briggs

Saline Chamber Joins National Group of U S Chambers

Local businessmen join the Chamber of Commerce of the United States linking Saline to 2 700 chambers and 500 trade associations. The move pools information and advice, giving Saline a voice in shaping national policy and strengthening local business and civic life.

Saline Chamber of Commerce of United States Saline Chamber of Commerce Senate Taft Washington Chamber of Commerce Chamber Commerce of

Mishap Injures Mrs. Mary Hargett

Mrs. Mary R. Hargett of 309 East Michigan Avenue sustained minor head injuries when her car went out of control on Saline Milan Road and struck a utility pole. She was taken to Dr Gordon J Prout's office and later released. The vehicle was heavily damaged in the incident. Police say she was driving northwest when a truck passing caused the loss of control.

Mary R. Hargett East Michigan Avenue Saline- Milan Road Gordon J. Prout Saline-Milan

Natural Gas Available Immediately for Home Heating

Michigan Consolidated Gas Company announces immediate availability of space heating gas in Saline and surrounding areas. District manager Charles R. Henderson says applications for gas furnace permits can be obtained quickly via office, phone, or mail. Approved mains and Space Heating Division checks ensure adequate mains for larger dwellings, with two copies mailed and one kept by the customer for contractor use.

Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Charles R. Henderson Henderson Michigan Consolidated Michigan

City Adds Parking Meters to Lot Patrol

Saline officials announce the city lot joins the police meter patrol area. Rates are two hours for five cents and up to ten hours for a quarter. Meters not adjusted for pennies. Police request drivers to park nose in, not back in.

City of Saline Police Dpartment E. J. Muir

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Mrs Silas Nord Home

Mrs Silas Nord president of Federated Church Ladies Aid Society announces an executive board meeting at her home on Monday evening December 3 at 8 00 oclock.

Silas ‘Nord The Ladies Aid Society of Federated Church

MSU Plans Honors College To Boost Scholar Study

Michigan State University will launch an honors college in fall 1957 to provide special study opportunities for high achieving students. The proposed college aims to be the first of its kind in a public university in the United States.

Michigan State

Mrs Burdick Saline Store Manager Dies

Funeral services for Mrs Beth Burdick manager of Anderson's department store in Saline will be held at two this afternoon. She died after a short illness at St Joseph's Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor following a cerebral hemorrhage. She was 51 born September 17 1900 in Romeo Michigan married June 4 1928 in Detroit. Survivors include her son Lynn C Burdick and two grandsons. Rites at Lockwood Funeral Home burial Oakwood Cemetery.

Beth Burdick Anderson's Saline Ann Arbor St Romeo Michigan Lynn Burdick Detroit Aew Lynn C. Burdick

State Road Fund Fees Share Reported for 1956 Third Quarter

The State Highway Department reports the third quarter 1956 motor vehicle highway fund receipts totaled 29 300 266 99 with a 2 101 26 share for the state road fund. Washtenaw County receives 169 595 22 while nearby cities and towns post varying allocations. State disbursement splits allocate 40 percent to the State Highway Department 37 percent to counties and 19 percent to cities and villages for road and street expenditures.

State Highway Department Lansing Washtenaw County Ann Arbor Chelsea Dexter East Ann Arbor Manchester Milan Ypsilanti

FFA Boys Attend Livestock Show in Chicago Return Imminent

The senior Future Farmers of America and their instructor Ire Junto and Densek Fuller were in Chicago Sunday to Tuesday for the International Livestock Show. The group also noted light horse shows packing houses stack yards and the Board of Trade building among other sights. Members listed include Tommy Adams David Fuller Jerry Kirk George Johnson Donald Kothe Al McCormick John Nsvroak Gerald Relston and LeRoy Townsend.

Future Farmers of ‘America Ire Junto and Densek Fuller Chicago Board of Trade Building Internationa Harvester Aquarium Tommy Adams David Fuller Jerry Kirk George ‘Johnson Donald Kothe al McCormick John Nsvroak Gerald Relston LeRoy Townsend

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Aags Thea Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Leutheuser Public Works Elwin Washtenaw Meath NMFIP Ayho Hugh Soren- Son Gu.s. 12 Leo Hoey Island Lake Rd Robert Button Main St Ray Kerr Bowens Rd William Meister Michigan Ave Saline Nursery Group Mary Hargett MSU Lockwood Funeral Home Oakwood Cemetery FFA
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