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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
2
The poem envisions a welcoming afterlife without segregation, uniting blacks whites and all others. It questions whether happiness is possible in an integrated Heaven and contrasts it with a segregated other place.
The Play Center group gathered Monday evening at Mrs James Beal's home with president Mrs James Carman presiding. Speaker Mrs Jane Laussenden of Stone School Nursery spoke on orientation of mothers and children in cooperative nursery schools. Plans were made for an October 24 card party at the Elementary School led by general chairman Mrs Warren Martin.
Dr. E Dale Kennedy announces continuation of MEA radio programs produced by John Maters Associates Lansing. Sheila Murphy, Maters supervisor, oversees production with a diverse lineup covering schools pupils personnel and related educational topics. First broadcast set for 4 p m Monday on WKAR at Michigan State University.
Notes Pvt Ralph D Gross son of Mr and Mrs Waldo H Gross 111 N Davenport St Saline Mich recently arrived in Germany and joined the 3d Armored Division Battery B 27th Artillery He entered the Army in March and trained at Fort Hood Texas A 1957 Saline High School graduate aged 19
The Officers of the Order of the Eastern Star were elected Monday after a potluck supper. Mrs Hazel Weber was named Worthy Matron with Oscar Weber as Worthy Patron and Vivian Predmore as Associate Matron. Wayne Predmore Sr as Associate Patron Ruth Campbell as Conductress and Clara McKenney as Associate Conductress. Della Austin re elected secretary and Lillian Lee treasurer. A public installation is planned for October 27.
The Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Young People gathered at Gary Peck’s home for September. State president Hulbert Schultz installed officers led by President Ed Coy and Vice President Harry Macomber. Delegates to the State Convention were named and a 16–28 membership drive announced with future plans for a combined meeting and hay ride on October 28, 1958 at Ed Coy’s home.
Arthur F. Reed, 122 E. Michigan Ave Saline, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital Toledo after a week long illness. He leaves seven children Alice Swain Union City Goldie Rathke Dundee Ellen Feldkamp Ann Arbor Janet Raus Saline Arthur Reed James Reed Saline Donald Reed in U S Army Colorado Springs and one sister Susie Cameron Columbia Ind. His wife preceded him in death. Funeral Friday at 2 00 pm Fisher Funeral Home Dundee with burial Oak Grove Cemetery Dundee led by Rev G C Wiegand.
Biotech discovery Bio-Dyne cited as the secret healing substance now offered as Preparation H. Claims show shrinkage and pain relief without invasive treatment. Available over the counter with money back guarantee.
Washtenaw County cancer groups will host a day of workshops at Eastern Michigan College in Ypsilanti on October 16 from 9 30 a m to 4 p m. Workshop topics include Public Education Publicity and Public Relations and Program Planning. A 4 to 8 p m conference with dinner and a panel on Board structure follows. Saline cancer committee lists several named members and all Saline residents are invited to attend. Contact Mrs Meredith Baxby Haze 9 9058 to attend all or part of the day.
St James Church schedules a men’s rally at Clinton’s Congregational Church on Oct 12 with 3:15 pm departure and a supper after the 3:30 pm start. Oct 16 chicken supper tickets via local organizers. Harvest and Sunday School events set. Miss Joan Prong named Sunday School superintendent at St Luke’s Liberty Corners.
At the regular Saline City Council meeting the policy was changed to require authorization from the City Attorney before filing complaints or requesting warrants for ordinance violations except traffic. The meeting covered permits for personalized curb numbers, building and carport projects, and bids for trading in a police car. Local residents and clergy were noted in attendance, with several community events and visits listed.
Elmer E White reports Michigan could gain about 4 million dollars in Federal Defense Education Act aid by June 30 1959 if the state meets provisions. Key clause protects local school control though debates over curriculum and Bible reading persist. Bartlett and state Superintendent emphasize safeguarding local control while awaiting legislative approval.
Fragmentary text mentions a daughter Mic and a person Widmayer in Manchester with unclear context. Names and location appear, but key actions or events are not specified.
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