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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
1
Rev. Henry McKenzie argues the church is the moral and spiritual hub of society. He cites its historical influence, social services, and role in education, justice, and community life, urging voluntary unity with the church as essential despite flaws. The sermon emphasizes the church as God’s appointed path to salvation and communal healing.
Mrs Christina Weissinger longtime Saline resident died Friday at her granddaughter's home in Saline She was widowed Frederick Weissinger a former Saline funeral director She was born in Stuttgart Germany on June 2 1859 and came to Saline at seven She married Frederick Weissinger in 1887 and survived by daughter Rena Boettger of Ann Arbor three grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services were held at Lockwood Funeral Home and Oakwood Cemetery Rev H L Engle of Trinity Lutheran Church officiated
The Saline Community Hospital Association, a non profit, received articles of incorporation dated September 18 1950. Founders include Carl Curtiss Gordon Prout Harold Miller and James Little with a 25 bed facility planned on a Virginia Street acreage. Assets revert to charity if dissolved and office is at Saline General Hospital 201 S Arbor street.
Scout master Robert Klueter leads Troop 46 as they begin the 1950 51 year with a first meeting at the high school. Charter expires October 31 and returning scouts pay fifty cents registration plus optional $1 50 for Boys Life. Assistant scoutmasters are Chuck Uphause and Bob Ormsby.
Saline hosts its annual Community Halloween Party on October 31. Parade assembles at 6:30 p.m. in front of the school led by the Little German Band with Junior Police in charge. Costume judging and prizes follow in the gym. The Meredith Bixbys present Caliph Stork. Treats afterward.
Elaine Ableson of Ypsilanti paid 5.00 for speeding. Russell Dolce of Chicago paid 4.00 for improper passing. Tom Lerveen of Decatur released on 14.00 bond after speeding ticket. Dallas Fletcher of Manchester paid 3.00 for defective brakes. Victor Hanneman of Manchester paid 29.30 for reckless driving. Merle Shreffer of Decatur paid 18.30 for improper passing. Clifford Seleska of Milan paid 354.30 for reckless driving. A Milan township Section 14 meeting on Nov 10 will discuss laying out a new drain in the district.
The engagement of Constance Anne McCarbery to Willard Hertler of Saline has been announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCarbery. The couple plans to marry in June.
Miss McCarbery graduated from Saline High School and Cleary College and now works at University Microfilms in Ann Arbor. Mr. Hertler, also a Saline High School alumnus, served 23 months in the armed forces and is employed as a carpenter by Bridgewater Lumber Co.
A Catholic women’s meeting in Saline, hosted by Mrs. Gordon J. Prout, drew 22 attendees. They plan weekly Catholic instruction in the Scout room at the Vesta Mills house and invite others to Friday’s gathering at Mrs. Louis Turf’s home 213 North Ann Arbor Street.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Federated Church moves monthly meeting to the second Wednesday. Next gathering is November 8 at Mrs. Neil Tracy's home on Hartman Road with sewing led by chairwoman Mrs. C. R. Burkhart at 1:30 pm followed by business. Bazaar set for November 15.
Mrs. John Whalen of Wilmington Delaware, formerly Olive Cressy of Saline and a former linotype operator at The Observer, called at The Saline Observer office Friday. Her father was a Saline jeweler for years. She is staying with Mrs. Harold Horton in Ann Arbor.
An overheated oil heater in the Westphal apartment at 10314 EH Michigan Avenue occupied by Mr and Mrs Walter Morse triggered a fire department alarm last Thursday at 5 45 p m. A CO2 extinguisher was used to snuff out the fire and there was no damage.
Mrs. Martin Blair spent Sunday in Lincoln Park visiting her brother Clarence Carter and family.
The Steer Club Banquet at St. Pauls Church voted to continue the club for the coming year and launch a new steer feeding project. President Gerald Haarer presided, Neil Haarer and Elmer Scheldt spoke on their Grand and Reserve Champion steers, and local figures from the University of Michigan, WPAG, and a Ypsilanti auctioneer participated.
The Women's Society of Christian Service celebrated its tenth anniversary at the Methodist Church with Clinton Society members as guests. Mrs. Charles Knight led, Mrs. Ray Niles presided, and a program on Churches Over There followed devotions and prayers before a luncheon at Dixboro Methodist Church.
The Saline Nursery School opened October 2 with 14 preschool students. Director and teacher June R. Fox, assisted by Mrs. James Beal, offers indoor activities plus a noon balanced meal, with Miss Roberta Hemingway serving as state nursery school consultant. Names of enrollees include Charles Noble and Christine Low among others.
Sixteen candidates circulated petitions to qualify for Saline city council in the November 7 election. By Wednesday noon eleven petitions had been filed with the City Clerk. George Wood and J C Little qualified for Justice of the Peace. petitioners on file include Hazen Jewell Frank Brittain Charles Kern Henry Leutheuser Lawrence Deede Lean Bernard Karl Bredernitz Herman Frey Adrian Elsman Everett Wolfin and Arthur Michalke.
A Reformation Sunday union service will be held at Saline High School at 8:00 p m on October 29 with Federated church St Paul s church and the Methodist church congregations taking part Mrs Robert Merchant will direct the massed choirs and rehearsals are set for 2 30 p m that afternoon All Protestants are urged to attend the annual union festival with all three pastors participating as last year
Tuesday night a small turnout at Saline High School Auditorium saw John Ford lead a demonstration by the Senior Band for an intended Beginners Band. Despite low attendance, the music department says the program is sound and likely to grow into a staple of school instrumental music.
Fire department responds to a Tuesday morning truck fire on North Ann Arbor street caused by an overheated front wheel bearing that ignited the brake lining. Damages are not yet estimated.
Aldin E Young 73 retired Ann Arbor barber died October 12 at his son Gerald Young’s home in San Fernando California. Born in Saline he was the son of J M Young and attended Saline public schools. He married Sarah Dillion in York township in 1907 and had lived in California for three years.
The Champion 4-H Club held its October meeting at Harold Gramer's home and decided on winter projects. Doughnuts and cider were served after the meeting.
The 1950 Saline Community Chest drive begins Monday with a rally of workers at the Saline Hotel at 8 pm. A $2,000 goal is set, with drives running through Nov 11. Quotas by area include United Health and Welfare at $610 and other funds such as Salvation Army, Starr Commonwealth, and local youth groups. Lawrence R. Deede, chairman, hopes the rally and rural outreach will meet the goal.
Walter Schrader son in law of Councilman Herman Frey suffered a gunshot wound while hunting about a half mile west of the Truckadero on US 112 Sunday. He was taken to St Josephs Hospital in Ann Arbor with non serious injuries. Benny Bienick was also peppered by a shot from the same incident and a stranger was hurt more seriously before fleeing. Nearby, hunters near Morris Robbins on South Monroe Street fired at his garage Monday morning.
Saline Savings Bank president William D. Crim will speak to the Senior Young People's Society of Federated church on Sunday October 22 at 6 30 PM on Collateral Credit Character. Miss Kay Austin leads the program with Kim Jacobsen and James Cook on the refreshment committee. High school youth are invited.
Federated church forms a music committee for one year with Miss Morden as chair and members Mrs. George Austin Reuben Rogers Harold Finch and Max Collins to select hymnals. Hymnals will be dedicated as a memorial to the late Miss Vesta Mills longtime Presbyterian church member.
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