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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1957

Page

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Kiwanis Banquet Planned By Saline Club

Kiwanis members heard Sheriff Erwin Klager discuss Safe Driving in the Rural Area and a new County Dog Ordinance. Plans for the Charter Night Banquet on November 11 at 7 p.m. at Saline Elementary School were finalized, with the Junior class organizing as a fund raiser expecting about 300 attendees. Tickets are available from Kiwanis members or Howard Hill at the High School.

Erwin Klager Saline Kiwanis Howard Hill

Flames Damage Home in Saline, Fire Hits Eichel Residence

A fire started in an attached two car garage at the Fred Eichel home on North Ann Arbor Street Saturday afternoon. Mrs Eichel alerted others after smelling smoke. fire crews arrived at five and the blaze was under control within half an hour. The remaining eleven room house suffered smoke and water damage. cause undetermined. Insurance covers the loss.

Fred Eichel Ann Arbor St

Feeman Family Welcomes Two Newborns in Ann Arbor

At 100 W Henry a son Roger Carl was born Oct 1 at St Josephs hospital in Ann Arbor to Mr and Mrs Harold H Feeman. Two days later granddaughter Alicia Sue Graf weighing seven pounds eleven ounces joined the family.

Harold H. Feeman W. Henry Feeman's Betty Feeman Graf Alicia Sue

Michigan Weather Forecast Summary

Forecast calls for average highs around 62 degrees and lows near 43. Cooler Thursday and Friday, then warming by Saturday. Precipitation expected as showers late Wednesday and Thursday totaling 1 to 2 inches.

Michigan

Chamber Plans Holiday Events and Programs

The Chamber of Commerce met on October 9 and organized committees to run the Christmas promotion and a series of festive holiday events for Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Future issues will publish more announcements. Mrs. William Spike is recovering from an operation at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Mr. and Mrs. James Frink and daughter Sharon Muir have moved to Ames Iowa as he pursues a PhD in Animal Husbandry. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Armbruster of Austin Road will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary on October 21.

Chamber of Commerce William Spike University Hospital Ann Arbor James Frink Sharon Muir E. J. Muir Saline Ames Iowa Melvin Armbruster Austin Road

Farm Bureau Young People's officers elected in Saline area

At a meeting at Eileen Grosshans home Pleasant Lake Road Wash tenaw County Farm Bureau Young People's organization elected officers. District Chairman Margaret Dutkiewicz Livingston County stalled Kenneth Guenther Saline chairman Reuben Lesser Chelsea vice chairman Elsie Knoecier Saline secretary Neil Stierle Ann Arbor discussion leader Susan Larmee Ann Arbor publicity chairman. The group held their first Saline Valley Farm dance on Oct 2 with dances planned for the first and third Wednesdays each month.

Eileen Grosshans Pleasant Lake Rd Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Young People’s Organization Margaret Dutkiewicz Livingston County Kenneth Guenther Saline Reuben Lesser Chelsea Elsie Knoecier Neil Stierle Ann Arbor Suzan Larmee Saline Valley

Ann Arbor Surgical Garments Changes Hands at The Quarry

Owen Bigelow of Bemis Road Saline has purchased the surgical garments business longrun at The Quarry in Ann Arbor and will continue to operate the service there under the name Ann Arbor Surgical Garments.

Owen Bigelow Bemis Road Saline Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Surgical Garments

Community Giving Boosts Saline Area Living Drive

In Saline area residents voice enthusiasm for a unified Community Chest drive. Mrs. Frank Deede cites warm receptions during prior soliciting and explains how pooled giving supports local and broader humanitarian services. Readers are shown typical donation ranges by income and business size to guide contributions.

Saline Area Frank Deede Community Chest Sdline

Saline Calendar October events and church gatherings

October 17 events include Willing Workers Club dinner at Mrs. Bliss Curtiss home at 12 45 p m meeting at 2 p m Fan Club 8 30 p m at Mrs Glenn Hamlin Willow Rd clothing exchange Mary Martha Guild smorgasbord A family style chicken dinner at St James Evangelical and Reformed Church 5 30 p m Rotary program Frances Lockwood slides of Tony Shields trip to Alaska October 18 Mrs Henry McKenzie host church school class Federated Church School 8 p m business meeting Mrs Arthur Jacobsen president October 20 St Paul Fellowship regional rally at Jackson 8 p m City Council meeting 8 p m City Hall St Paul Church visitors training 8 p m dining hall Library Board 8 p m October 22 St Paul Church School Workers 8 p m Gustav Leinbach Ann Arbor guide discussion Harvest Dinner 5 8 p m adults 150 children 75c Rummage Sale 10 a m to 9 p m Still's building Federated Church women pickup Oct 23 call Mrs Lauren Wild

Willing Workers Club Bliss Curtiss Glenn Hamlin Willow Rd Mary Martha Guild St. James’ Evangelical and Reformed Church Rotary Frances Lockwood Tony Shield Alaska Henry McKenzie Ann Arbor Street Church School Federated Church School Arthur Jacobsen City Hall St. Paul

Geri A. M. Chev. Leads Week In High Games And Series

Geri A. M. Chev. topped with 897 high game and a 2531 series catching attention as top scorers. Jack Leonard hit 220 for high game but shared high series with Wes Steiner while both reached 561. Standings show Brown Keg as lone four point winner and the race tightening. many teams listed with scores, including Saline Food Center, R. B. Tool, Marty's Restaurant, Sutton Tile, and others.

A. & M. Chev Jack Leonard Wes Steiner Brown Keg G. Flickenger M.S.E.A Saline Food Center R. & B. Tool No M.as.e.a Marty’s Sutton Tile Saline Home Improvement Conner Construction George’s Lange Appliance Wartford’s Esquire Cleaners

Obituary of Christina Hass former Saline resident

Christina Hass 76 died Monday Oct 7 at her daughter Hilda Miller’s home in Chula Vista California. Born November 5 1880 in Roumania she was the daughter of John and Maries Schumaier. She is survived by four daughters and three sons, twenty one grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 13 at Muehlig Chapel Ann Arbor with burial in Oakwood Cemetery Saline.

Saline Christina Hass Hilda Miller Chula Vista Calif Macon Road California Roumania John and Maries Wegerle Schumaier Julius, Hass Miller Martha Kline Lakeside Frieda. Schumaier Julia Camilli Wayne Emil Detroit Rudolph Dexter Julius Emelie Zick Martha Grand Muehlig Ann Arbor Richard I. Press Oakwood Cemetery

October Halloween party by Child Study Club set

The Child Study Club will host an October Halloween party. Regular board of education meeting is scheduled for November 8. The Official School Board meetings move to the second Wednesday each month at 8:30 p.m.

Child Study Club Board of Education

Rummage Sale Sponsored by Ladies of Federated Church

The rummage sale runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday October 26 at Still's building beside the church. Donations of clothing and furniture are appreciated. Pick up day is Wednesday October 23. Contact Mrs Lauren Wild at phone 35. Committee members include Mrs Arthur Jacobsen Mrs Howard Kuhl Mrs Wilbur Nelson and Mrs Wesley Neilson.

Christening Held For Krista Lynn Wack Enhut At Trinity Church

Krista Lynn Wack Enhut, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Kakenhut of 113 Russel St, was christened last Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The ceremony drew family and friends for the religious rite conducted in the church.

Trinity Lutheran Church Krista Lynn Wackenhut Harold Kakenhut Russel St

Saline community notes birth pledge and visits

Miss Sally Ann Stimpson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Stimpson of Saline, pledged to Beta chapter of Alpha Phi at Northwestern University where she studies education as a freshman. Mrs. Henry McKenzie returned from October travel including a Supreme Convention in Denver and visits in Monte Vista and Monett. Also reported are births and family celebrations including Michaelene Ann Shafer born Oct. 7 and Douglas John Taylor born recently in Ann Arbor, with other birthday observances among local families.

Sally Ann Stimpson T. O. Stimpson N. Lewis St Saline Alpha Phi International Fraternity Northwestern University Sally Northwestern School of Education Henry McKenzie Colorado Supreme Convention B.E.O. Sisterhood McKenzie Michigan State Sisterhood Denver Monte Vista Monett Missouri Marvin E. Shafer Michaelene Ann Ronald Taylor Jerry Jorden Douglas John Taylor Pomona Drive Ann Arbor

Saline Community Chest Campaign Opens Tonight

Saline Area launches its Community Chest drive with a kickoff dinner at the Saline Hotel. Campaign chair Wilson Scott leads a committee of local residents aiming for 6987 dollars to fund Boy and Girl Scouts, library programs, teen activities, and other local services, with volunteers canvassing by district and street.

Bess H

Flu Epidemic Spreads Across United States Amid Closures

The Public Health Service reports over a million Asian flu cases nationwide with the worst outbreaks in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arizona and New York City. Dozens of schools closed and social events canceled as outbreaks strain infirmaries. at Saline High 50 to 60 are absent daily and several college football games are postponed.

United States U.S. Public Health Service Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Arizona New York City Associated Press Saline The Public Health Service Utah Wyoming California Texas South Carolina Florida

Plans for Summer Band Camp Discussed by Band Parents

At a Band Parents Club meeting inquired plans for a week at a summer band camp next year for Senior and Junior High School bands. Band Director Arthur Katterjohn says camp details and location are not yet set. Parents, a nurse, a waterfront activities director, and Mrs. Katterjohn may accompany. costs to be shared by students, the band fund, and the Band Parents Club.

Band Parents Club Arthur Katterjohn Katterjohn Band

Obituary: Fred W. Arend of Saline Dies at 68

Fred W. Arend aged 68 died Sunday evening October 13 at his home in Saline township after an extended illness. He was born June 25 1889 in Lenawee County son of John and Johanna Arend and married in 1911. He lived in Deerfield until 1923 then moved to his present home. Surviving are his widow two sons John of Lansing Bruce of Saline five grandchildren two sisters and three brothers and several nieces and nephews. He was a farmer and active in St Pauls Church local Grange Washtenaw Farm Bureau and Saline Community Fair. Funeral services are p.m. Wednesday at Lockwood Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Lenawee County John Johanna Gertz Arend Henry Riley Pioneer Ohio Deerfield Lansing Bruce Saline J. C. Fey Toledo Walter Hoffman Onsted Mich Franz J. Arend Emil Arend Bernard Arend Riverside Calif Arend St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Pittsfield Grange Pomona State and National Grange Pomona Grange Washtenaw County Washtenaw Farm Bureau Saline Community Fair Association Lockwood Funeral Home Alvin Siemsen Oakwood Cemetery

Christ Work Day Paper and Scrap Drive Held October Twenty Six

The St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Youth Fellowship invites contributions for a Christ Work Day paper and scrap metal drive on October 26. Call Bonnie Fritz at 173 to arrange pickup and support the effort.

St. Paul

Hospital Bids Rejected as Over Budget Plus Cost Rise

The building committee and architects met after bids vastly exceeded the budget. Architect Frank Carson noted hospital size grew from 2000 to 9500 sq ft and costs rose about 15 percent since initial plans. They plan revisions to fit the budget and start construction this fall.

Frank ‘Carson

How Your Tax Dollar Was Spent In 1956

A 1956 budget breakdown shows Saline city and county tax spending by function. City share totals 44.25 percent with streets and lights and police among major allocations. Other listed areas include water, fire health cemetery and park services, administration, elections, and government bonds.

City of Saline City County

Elementary Room Mothers Hear State Conservation Talk

The Elementary Room Mothers met Monday with guest Helen Martin from the State Conservation Department. She presented an illustrated talk on Michigan history. The group will assist with visual screening of elementary students on Oct 21 and plans a public meeting November 11 featuring a toy party for the school equipment fund.

Helen Martin State Conservation Department Michigan

Saline F H A to Attend Regional Meeting in Sand Creek

Saline High F H A will join 30 high schools at the Regional Meeting in Sand Creek on November 2. Saline girls lead part of the program with Paula Stalnic as acting chairman and Paula Strainic running for vice president under Miss Mary Lemmer.

Saline High F.H.A Sand Creek Saline Girls Paula Stalnic Paula Strainic F H.A Mary Lemmer

Dora Holmes Takes Secretarial Post at Lakeland Bank

The Harry Holmes family reports their daughter Dora has accepted a secretarial position to the Vice President of Lakeland Bank in Florida.

Harry Holmes Florida Dora Lakeland Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Schalienmiller S. Ann Arbor St Kiwanis Club Farm Bureau Bigelow Red Cross St. Paul Fellowship Jackson St. Paul ‘Church Gustave Leinbach St. Andrews Catholic Church Still Federated Church Women Lauren Wild Geri Merchants League Klager's Hatchery Uphaus Electric Bridgewater Tavern Clinton Merchants Aewee Saline Savings Bank American Legion D. Pratt K. Frey Mrs Samuel Emerson Henry Bird Emerson Willis Road Bert Baird Royal Oak Merrill Bird Bellville Gladys Bird Dearborn Baird Merrill Andrew Badary Platrock Ralph Meyer Earl Meyers Air Force Saline Community Chest Pearl Wild Bridgewater Edwin Wild Rentchier Ray Carleton Lodi Center Pauline Walker Blaess Robert Hall Schumacher Simon Girbach Arnold Wild Union John Kohler Lodi Planes Dell and Wood Robert Merchant Sutherland and Valentine Seamans Fosdick Oak Grove Earl Theurer Judd John Rule Saline Valley Farms Robert Hammond Shaw Hammond Gleason Hoyt and Forbes Loren Bauer Benton Gordon Esch Northwest Saline Donald Rapp Northeast Saline Francis Lockwood Southeast Saline Southwest Saline Leon Vedder Michigan Ave Gerald Coe William Meister Saline Club Fred W. Arend West Michigan’ Ave Saline’ Township City” Hospital Fh.a Salitie
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