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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1953
Page
8
The Saline High School Band, under Mr. Ford, has obtained two new instruments this year a LeBlanc Bass Clarinet and Ludwig Tympani or Kettle Drums. The instruments arrive for use at the first December concert and reflect the district’s commitment to quality music education.
A historic note states that one ton of coal is required to produce three tons of lime, outlining the production ratio.
The Methodist Church announces a Thursday Family Night on Oct 22 at 6 30 pm. A pot luck supper will be provided with coffee milk and rolls from a committee. Entertainment is planned for attendees.
St Pauls Church Saline hosts the Ann Arbor regional Women s Guild meeting Thursday October 29 at 9 30 am with registration a 10 o clock worship led by Rev Alvin Siemsen. Mrs W J Bartell of Detroit will give the morning address. Luncheon served by St Paul s Guild. At 1 30 pm departmental meetings begin eight departments represented by 18 participating churches. Mrs Paul Wahr Manchester leads social service.
A plastic camping mattress folds into a small package for easy transport. When inflated, it measures 24 by 72 inches and provides a more comfortable sleep on rough ground.
Mrs Elvie F Love 84 died Saturday night October 17 at her Detroit home following a short illness. Born February 18 1869 in Gratiot County she was married to William Love in 1890 and after living in Saline moved to Detroit in 1943. Survived by four sons two daughters twenty grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren with a sister in Berkley. Services were held Wednesday at Strathmoor Church Rev Jewell M Smoot presiding burial in Glenwood Cemetery Wayne.
Agricultural writer IRA MILLER describes a packaged stock tank heater with an electric element at the bottom, moisture sealed interior, and bronze front valve. It thermostats for fall use, doubles as an autowatering unit in warm months, and offers multiple troughs for cattle and hogs with separate heating units.
At a Sunday service meeting, the Young People's Society of Federated Church elected officers for 1953 54. Elected were Taylor Jacobsen president Shirley Uphaus vice president Sally Youngs secretary Eddie Doll treasurer and Joan Austin pianist. Regular meetings are held each Sunday at 6 80 o clock.
In Phoenix a couple, Mr and Mrs Oscar Larnce, drove through the Mojave desert with ice and dry ice to cool a car that overheated. They stopped at a service station and learned the heater was on.
Michigan nominees for national 4-H Alumni Recognition are Mrs. Leonard Bartelli of Marquette and the Rev. Robert Henning of Johannesburg. Eight individuals will receive a gold key and trip to the 32nd National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Donor is Mathieson Chemical Corp of Baltimore.
Upcoming items list school and Legion activities. Fair Board meets October 26 at 8 30 am, Legion Auxiliary October 27 at 8 am, pack night October 27 at 7 pm. Methodist Esther Ruth Mary L Dorcas circles meet October 3 at various hosts and times.
A summary of prizes awarded in the Saline Community Fair amateur contest across age groups. Ages 5 to 10 include winners Roger Ernst Mary Sue Gordon Jo Ann Sitz Karen Ernst and a trio Judy Grabby Paddy De Jonghe Nancy Johnson. Ages 10 to 15 list Jean and Joan Begole Joan Austin Billy Austin Yvonne Bernard Larry Carr. Ages 15 years plus crown Jim Austin Christina Schneirle the Guitar Trio the Macon Octet Rose Ann Lambarth and Eugene Buddy.
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