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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1952
Page
1
The Saline Hotel marks a 25th anniversary as Henry Leutheuser celebrates his long tenure. He arrived in Saline and built a thriving business while remaining active in civic life. As Rotary Club president and former city councilman, he thanks locals for their support and looks forward to many more years.
The Cub Committee from last year with new Den Mothers and Jaycee representatives gathered at Mrs Edward Lauhons home last Friday. They elected Kenneth Voltz as chairman Mike Strait as Cub Master Neil Tracey as treasurer and Mrs Robert Starling as publicity chairman. Five dots are planned this year. Don Mothers include Mrs Kenneth Vortz Meridith Bixby Mrs Gay Mrs Robert Starling and Mrs Clarence Wiebhusen. Harold Armbruste and Mrs George Cemburn were present from last year. The Cub Scouts seek Den Mothers and urge interested helpers to contact a chairperson.
Kenneth Williams son of S Harvey Williams from Saline Valley Farms has entered Kenyon College as a freshman. He graduated from University High School Ann Arbor where he served on the student council and rifle club. He joins the Air Force ROTC program as Kenyon begins its 129th year as a men's liberal arts college west of the Alleghenies.
The Womans Club holds its first meeting of the year on Tuesday October 14 at 2:00 PM at Mrs Harold Grays home. Mrs R Schultze of Ann Arbor presents the voters service from the League of Women Voters. Miss Esther Landwehr discusses European experiences.
The Saline Jaycees unanimously endorse Max Collins as a candidate for Saline city councilman. They argue the council role is demanding yet crucial, urge five good candidates, and state the Jaycees will publicize qualifications but not campaign for any non Jaycee.
Six year old Allen Clark was accidentally wounded by a shotgun blast on Pleasant Lake while playing near his home. The gun owned by Clayton Decker fell from a boat when pushed into the water. no arrests were made and the boy received treatment at Saline General Hospital before being released.
The Saline High School Band and Drum Corps joined the Chelsea Fair parade on Oct 4. They met at 12:45, left Saline at 2:00, marched through town to the fair site, then returned by bus earlier and later, arriving home about 4:30 after an active day.
George W. Bernard, 69, died suddenly at his home 312 N Ann Arbor St Saline Tuesday night. He was born November 10 1882 in Ligoniera Indiana and married Marie Schaible in 1908. He is survived by three children three brothers three sisters six grandchildren and funeral services are set Friday at 2 00 p m at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev Walter M Brandt. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Max Collins of 109 West Henry Saline announces candidacy for the City Council in the upcoming election. A Saline native and 1939 graduate of Saline High, Collins served 34 months as a Naval Air Corps navigator and holds a lieutenant's commission in the Naval Reserve. He is a Ford unit supervisor and community leader promising stronger policing and a city park cleanup with plans for a community center.
Second Lieutenant John Walter Dicks son of Mr and Mrs John Selah Dicks of Saline marries Miss Ruby Mae Buzan daughter of Mr and Mrs Essie Buzan of Alfordsville Indiana at El Presidio Chapel Santa Barbara California. Bride quiet for ten years with aunt Mrs Floy Norman in Santa Barbara. Newlyweds will reside at Aberdeen Maryland where the bridegroom is stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Saline struggles to fill five council seats as incumbents few in number scramble to run. Only Henry Leutheuser and Max Collins have confirmed, with Norman Scherdt possible. Petitions due October 14 require 5 percent of registered electors to sign, petitions reviewed by the city clerk.
The 1952-53 Hornet Staff was chosen by the Student Council Publications Committee Irene Trinkle and Walfred Larson. Roles include Editor-in-chief James Gleason. Assistant Editors Teddy Cousins Sally Campbell. Business Manager Betty Alber. Circulation Managers Verna Olsen and Marlene Fisemann. Exchange Editors Donna Mae Wahl Mary Meister.
The Adult Education Committee lists classes starting next week. Sewing and Tailoring at 7 p.m. on Monday October 13, Typing on Tuesday October 14, Rag Hooking and Women’s Gym Class at 7 p.m. on Wednesday October 15. Couples may join square dancing by contacting Mrs. Everett Esch in Saline.
One hundred ten Michigan high school bands with over 6000 members travel to Ann Arbor for Band Day. Saline high school joins the event with 500 accompanying twirlers in a morning-move parade and a halftime program at Ferry Field before the football game.
Several carloads of Methodist Church ladies attended the Harvest Open House at the Old Peoples Home in Chelsea last Friday. Ole Foerch of Detroit gave an organ recital on the new chapel organ, followed by a tea and tours of the home. Bob Love returned from a hunting trip to Atlanta Michigan with two ducks.
Professor Marshall Knappen of the University of Michigan will lecture at St Pauls Church Sunday at 11 15 a m on the topic We Must Uphold and Strengthen the Trade not Aid program. He will discuss foreign policy and postwar Europe with emphasis on Germany and Britain.
The Washtenaw County Federation of Women's Clubs opens its 1952 53 season Monday October 13 in Manchester with a program on Legislation of Special Interest to Women. Speakers include Maxine Virtue Ypsilanti attorney and Dr. Katherine Greene, marriage counselor for the Washtenaw Probate Court. Registration begins 1 00 p m. County president Mrs Meredith Bixby of Saline also announced dates for the year.
A camera club is being formed by Bob Parsons Phil Campbell and Floyd Dicks. Any boy or girl in grades seven through twelve may join by contacting the organizers or calling Saline 5347 or Saline 45.
Howard Braun of Saline won first in the tractor pulling contest at the Saline Community Fair on Friday Sept. 26. Duane Beam of Milan and Jerry Rapp of Saline placed second and third. William McCalla of Ann Arbor won the medium weight class with R Stewart, R Gifford and Herb Teachout behind. Medium light class winners were Van Valkenburg David Zick Lauren Finkbeiner and Arnold Girbach. Lightweight class winners were Asquith Ledwidge Bassett and Cammett.
Football game at Hemne Field against Milan on Friday. Room Mothers meet at Saline school Monday. Woman's Club at Mrs Harold Gray's Tuesday. American Legion meeting with educational movies Thursday at 8pm. JCC meeting at Saline Hotel Thursday 7pm Board of Directors and 8pm regular meeting.
A free community dance is set for Saturday night at the Saline American Legion Home. Keith Edwards and his orchestra will play from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM offering round and square dancing with a door prize as an attraction.
The October meetings of Federated Church Ladies Aid Circles are scheduled this week. Mrs Ernest Jaeger hosts Circle II at Bridgewater Road Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Circle III visits Mrs George Burgh on Milan Road at the same time. Circle I has been postponed to Tuesday October 21 for a demonstration meeting.
Vern and Larry Asquith of Stockbridge swept most events at the Community Fair horse show securing first place in all events except Balloon Bursting won by Gary Marsh of Tecumseh.
A special meeting for Legion members is scheduled for 8 00 p m at the American Legion Home. Educational films will be shown and members who have not paid dues are asked to do so after the National Convention each year.
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