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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
1
Mrs Ida Groeb 77 of Ann Arbor township won top honors at the Saline Community Fair crocheting contest. She earned multiple first prizes including a buffet set bed spread luncheon set four pot holders and two doilies plus special Michigan State Fair awards.
The Saline Fire Department answered a Saturday morning call when a pickup truck caught fire at Waters Road and Wagner Road. Driver Albert Liska, 24, of 6625 Waters Road, escaped as the truck backfired and ignited, ending with the cab paint and wiring destroyed in the ditch.
All boys in the Junior Police are to meet at 7 30 tonight at City Hall. Police found two sets of keys and a green jacket at the Fair. Owners may recover them by contacting the officer on duty.
Eighteen sheep were auctioned at the Lamb Club Auction in the Saline Community Fair Friday afternoon. The average price was 44 cents a pound. Grand Champion Melvin Boehm sold for 1.35 a pound to Jule Eder of Ann Arbor. Reserve Champion entered by Alfred Harwood sold to Universal Die at 70 cents a pound and was donated to the palio auction.
Forty people attended a dinner in honor of Senator Blair Moody at the Saline Hotel at 6 30 p m. Charles Osgood chaired the dinner. Moody, met after a football game in Ann Arbor, toured the fair with Mr and Mrs Fred Arend and Mr and Mrs Don Campbell then spoke at the hotel and again at the fairgrounds later. Margaret Price and John Dawson attended.
The Saline Community Fair parade awarded the Senior division first prize of 50 to a JCC float themed Get Out the Vote. The float featured an American flag design and a sheep sign reading I'm Registered and Can't Vote-You Can. The FHA entry led by Mrs. Alberta Rogers won the Junior division prize.
About 75 fowls sold at the Saline Community Fair polio poultry auction with three prize winning sheep auctioned by the Lamb Club. The proceeds plus donations from sponsors will go to the polio fund. Donors included Rudolph Hertler Universal Tool and Die Manufacturing Frank Deede. Art Hagen of Saline Hatchery and Kinger Hatchery Bridgewater backed the event.
Mrs. Groeb spends much time on crochet work described as a work of art. She earns a loving cup for the fifth consecutive year, with many friends offering congratulations.
Saline High School Marching Band unveils a Trip Around Saline theme at Friday’s game against Flat Rock with new uniforms, Michigan Band influence, and intricate formations depicting town sights. The show features military marching, familiar music, and a preview of high quality high school entertainment on the football field.
Notice urges Armed Forces and auxiliaries to register for the General election. Absent voter ballots may be filled by a parent or family member who is a qualified, registered voter of Saline at the City Clerk's Office. Act promptly.
The Sa line American Legion Club convenes tonight for a regular business meeting in the Legion hall. All members are urged to attend to participate in club affairs.
Saline Cub Scouts seek helpers for Den Mothers and Den Dads and Committeemen. Interested individuals should contact Mike Strait. A committee meeting will be held at Edward Landon’s home on Friday October 3, and all are welcome to attend and assist.
Voters in Saline are reminded that October 6 marks the last day to register for the upcoming Presidential election. Officials urge complete participation, noting less than 10 percent in Saline remain unregistered and urging a 100 percent turnout for this race.
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Saline Community Fair hosts a horse pulling event drawing teams from Kentucky and other states. Lightweight winners include Marvin Dowden of Port Royal and Hugh Davis of Bronson with loads near 3100 pounds and distances around 270 feet. Heavyweights feature Fowler Bros of Reading and Harold Van Husen of Bronson with loads up to 8500 pounds and distances near 27 feet 6 inches.
The Saline American Legion will host dances every two weeks starting Saturday night October 11 according to commander Cecil Albertson. The decision follows the strong turnout of over 200 attendees at the last two dances and all events will be free.
The Saline Community Fair Steer Club Show drew 41 steers auctioned after judging with prices above area norms. Grand Champion Pat Teachout led off. buyers included Universal Die Casting and Michigan Livestock among others, with weights ranging up to 1640 pounds and prices clustered around 38 to 60 cents per pound. The event, aided by Joe Day of Ypsilanti, drew large crowds over 8,000 admissions, and featured strong showings in horse and tractor pulling, with Senator Blair Moody stressing food supplies against a Russian threat.
The Eastern Star announces its meeting will be held on October 2 instead of October 6 due to Grand Chapter scheduling. Members are advised to adjust plans and attend the rescheduled session.
Registration for Saline Adult Evening School occurs Friday October 8 from 1 00 PM to 4 00 PM and 7 00 PM to 9 00 PM in the school hall. Only classes with ten or more enrollments will be offered. Prelisted classes include typing woodworking sewing tailoring rug hooking and more. Classes start the week of October 13 with options such as Public Speaking Knitting Cake Decorating and Home Economics among others. For questions contact committee members Mrs Paul Woods Mrs Kenneth Taylor Mrs Reuben Finkbeiner Mrs Homer Kuebler Mrs Harry Anderson Mrs Meredith Bixby Luke Schaible and Leo Jensen.
At a Tuesday night session the Educational Advisory Council urged continued presence as an advisory body to the Viveyan board of the reorganized district. The group said no location has been approved and no decision will be made until the new school board is chosen.
The Saline Jaycees report a successful fair with a first place ribbon in the senior parade division and an orange drink booth achievement. Miss Altice Gilbert, a Saline High senior, is named Queen of Saline. They call for volunteers to lead Cub Scouts with four new Den Mothers. meeting set for Friday October 3 at Mrs Ed Lahon's.
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