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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
1
A Saline reader condemns the killing of a handcuffed man by deputies who deputized 19 and 18 year olds to capture him. The letter calls the incident a must stop lynching and warns of loss of constitutional rights and citizen trust.
The Saline area fair lists Premium Winners across categories from National Crochet Contest Tablecloth to Hats and Bags. Winners include Mrs Ida Groeb Mrs Gertrude Carter Mrs Ted Finkbeiner Mrs George Pingston and many others with first and second prizes in diverse classes.
A Saline column laments the housing shortage and urges residents to stay put while noting investment chances in mid-priced homes. It covers local politics with Prof Slosson's visit on a Saline-Saginaw Valley trip, a possible $5000 city suit over an old water plant transaction, and prospects for local merchants amid demos and community events.
Local notice lists publishing deadlines for display, classified and community calendars. A reflective Saline column recounts a manhunt incident, cautions against vigilante actions, and claims no race prejudice in Saline while urging lawful due process and restraint.
Ronald Bredernitz won the local lightweight class pulling 3 800 Ibs with a 2 900 Ibs team. Bud Seeger placed second pulling 3 800 Ibs. John Muir Milford led with 4 600 Ibs for 20 ft 2 in. Losey Wixom second with 4 600 Ibs for 15 ft 4 in. Bons La Salle third with 4 600 Ibs for 8 ft 8 in. Whitehead Jasper fourth with 4 600 Ibs for 9 in. Diver Blissfield won heavyweight by pulling 4 000 Ibs full distance. Jacobs Ottawa Lake second 10 ft 6 in Hazen Manchester third 3 500 Ibs 8 ft 4 in. Robison Gleason Sheehan committee in charge.
Supporters of Preston W. Slosson announce a four county contest offering 75 dollars total to five winning slogans ten words or less. Washtenaw Jackson Monroe and Lenawee residents may submit slogans by October 20 with postmarked entries to Box 344 Ann Arbor.
Mrs. Helen Gibson Williams former president of the Greater Detroit Motion Picture Council and 17 year censorship chair in Royal Oak will speak on We Go To the Movies before the Saline Child Study Club on Tuesday October 19. The club is examining local film attractions as part of a series of appraisals. Hostelers at Saline Valley Farms totaled 108 visitors this season with visitors from two foreign countries and six states, including students. Eleven bicycle riders and hikers combined.
The Kroger Company announces a national program awarding free food for a year to three winners in each of eight contests totaling 415000 in prizes. Detroit branch manager Ira O Shy says 183 stores will assist entrants with blanks and information.
The schedule lists films for October: Silver River October 12 13 14 rated fair all ages above 8. Fighting 69th October 13 14 with no rating. Grass of Wyoming October 17 18 good for all ages above 8. Tycoon October 19 20 21 adults and youth fair children 8 12 unsuitable. Eyes of Texas October 22 23 unsuitable for family audiences due to violence. Fighting Father Dunne October 24 25 good for family.
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