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Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1954

Page

8

Local Family Visits and School Party Report

Morris Holz family spent Sunday with Clyde Griffin while Robert Holz of Ypsilanti visited. Anna Wilcox of Garden City stayed with Leland Dicks. Martha Dietiker hosted Detroit guests for dinner. 6th grade parents plan a party October 12 at 8:00 in the school room. American Legion and Auxiliary hold a state fall conference in Lansing. Michael Armbruster stayed with his grandmother in Wayne from Thursday to Sunday.

Morris Holz Clyde Griffin Robert Holz Ypsilanti Jimmy Griffin Anna Wilcox Garden City Steven Baisa Wesley Dietiker Thomas Hart Norman Paul R. Edwards Detroit Steven Papp Decker American Legion and Auxiliary Lansing Michael Armbruster Wayne

Duffy Wins Closest Guess at Community Fair Jar

Duffy Johnson of 201 West Michigan Avenue Saline came closest in guessing the jar’s money at the Michigan Life Insurance Co booth during the Community Fair. His $24.60 guess edged the $24.62 correct amount. aims ranged from 97 cents to 999 dollars 99 cents.

Duffy Johnson West Michigan Avenue Saline Michigan Life Insurance Co al Wistert Duffy

Double celebration at A Tower home for nuptial shower and birthday

A shower honoring Detroit bride candidate Maurine Brennan and Donald Yost’s upcoming marriage occurred at Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tower’s home. They also marked Will Barr’s 93rd birthday, father of Mrs. Tower. Robert Tower reported from Auxburg Germany that he is healthy while serving with M P s.

Ronald Tower Maurine Brennan Detroit Donald Yost Will Barr Barr Tower

Thursday Bowling Standings and Top Players

The weekly bowling standings show Bridgewater Tavern first, Bennett's Recreation second, Saline Variety third, and A&M, Lambarth Ramblers, Walker's following. Top series makers include Ruth Sutton and Virginia Drake with two doubles each, while Doris Cammett leads with a 169 high single. Hazel Graf has the season high average at 143 and Jane Burdick 168 in a close second.

Higals Bridgewater Tavern Bennett's Recreation 4A&m Lambarth Ramblers Walker’s Ruth Sutton Virginia Drake Marge Green Doris Cammett Jane Burdick Hazel Graf

Room Mothers Meet Monday with talk on child development

The Room Mothers Association will meet Monday evening October 11 at 8:00 at the school. Mrs. Marion Barclay of Ann Arbor, a Bridgewater School teacher, will discuss Mental and Physical Development of Children. She holds a Masters from the University of Michigan and trained under Dr. Willard C. Wilson. The event is open to the public and targets parents of elementary students.

Room Mothers Association Marion Barclay Ann Arbor Bridgewater Barclay Michigan State Normal College University of Michigan Hazel Park Willard C. Wilson The University School of Education U. of M

Clubwomen Meet At Country Club

The Southeastern District of the Federation of Women's Clubs meets at Washtenaw County Country Club on October 12 and 18. Ypsilanti hosts with co chairmen Mrs. Paul Ehman and Mrs. Naomi Aird. Saline is well represented with delegates led by Mrs. Leo Jensen and others. Mrs. Meredith Bixby will speak on radio and motion pictures at 2:00 p m Tuesday. Reservations for lunches and the banquet are due to Mrs. Fosk­ick by October 5.

Federation of Women’s Clubs Washtenaw County Country Club Federated Clubwomen Ypsilanti Paul Ehman Naomi Aird Saline Saline Woman's Club Leo Jensen Reuben Finkbeiner Edwin Hering Meredith Bixby Fosdick

John Erskine Due Home on Army Leave October 31

John Erskine is expected to arrive home on leave from the army on October 31. The family awaits his return and plans for a reunion.

John Erskine

City Council Notes September 1954 Permits and Bids

City records show September 15 1954 permits to Erwin Schmid for Clark Street repair est 7000 to Bridgewater Lumber Co for High School work est 40000 September 22 permits to Universal Die Casting for boiler room work est 6000 to Henry Karner for Russell Street carport September 30 sealed bids eight for Sanitary Sewer Lines W Bennett St NM Harris St bid by H F Murdock & Son Milford Mich total 13667 10. engineer May to tabulate and recommend contract. Street to be named Risdon Drive near new elementary school. Minutes and bills approved.

Universal Die Casting and Mfg. Co Monroe St Henry Karner Residencce Russell St W. Bennett St Harris St H. F. Murdock & Son Milford, Méch Mr. May Risdon Drive H. F. Murdock

Pet Lovers May Visit Shelter Open House

An open house for pet lovers will be held at Washte saw County Shelter on October 10 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM with tea at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Roger Stevens will represent the society at the national convention in Atlanta on October 26. Fred Blicke of Ann Arbor was elected to the board, succeeding Arthur B. Wood.

Washtesaw County Mackinac Island Roger Stevens Atlanta Fred Blicke Ann Arbor Arthur B. Wood

Sanitary sewer and building permits approved and petitions due

The block notes award for West Bennett Street and North Harris sanitary sewer work to a son of Mr. May. Building permit for the Elementary School superstructure approved per consultant Harold F. E. Petters. Silkworth Co. permit for Gulf Station addition and remodeling. Urgent notice states petitions for City Council and Justice of the Peace due October 12.

West Bennett St North Harris May Harold FE. Petters Silkworth of Co Gulf Station W. Michigan Justice OF PHACE

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saline Community Fair G. Mennen Williams Kenneth Rogers Frank Deede Fair Board Felecia Leland Studebaker Nash Stationwagon R&h Chevrolet U.S Michigan Schmid Nestiles Peter Inute A. Tower Hunter’s Lambarth Hardware Michigan Ave Back of Trish Hills Towers Rythm Kings Tanganyika Disney News and Cartoon Finner Clinton Chain Saws Lodi Hardware Satine Rd Satine Council Proceedings Erwin Schmid Clark St Bridgewater Lumber Co Saline, Michigan Campbell Libby McDonald Jur Edison Warner Ployment Practices Code Bill
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