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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
1
The annual Community Halloween Party will be held at the High School on October 31 led by the China Study Club. Meredith Marionettes directed by Meredith Bixby will perform Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp at 8:30 after a 7:15 parade and bonfire with a song fest and pep rally. Prizes will honor best and funniest costumes. a record dance follows at 9:45 with no admission fee covered by Community Chest funds.
Rotarians heard City Manager Glenn Hart share Navy era stories and boot camp humor at the Thursday meeting. He noted city registrations topped 600, well above prior totals, and the club approved a 12.50 food unit for Greek relief. Sam Lambarth chaired. Alfred Schmid led October program planning.
Aaron Girbach and Lloyd Klager from Saline join 15,000 Future Farmers in Kansas City for the National Victory Convention October 21 24. The Saline pair were selected for their chapter based on three years of activity and achievement as national champions in public speaking demonstration and parliamentary procedure will be announced along with the American Farmer and Star Farmer titles. Notable speakers include President Truman John McCaffrey S H C and Russell Firestone.
Miss Mary Stierle 79 of 3391 Parker Rd Lodi township died Monday night at the county hospital after a long illness Born December 25 1866 in Lodi township she was a lifelong resident and member of Salem Lutheran church of Scio township Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Salem church Rev Arthur Wacker officiating Burial in the church cemetery
A Conservation Department plan proposes raising 25 000 pheasants next year and boosting hunting and fishing licenses to 2 dollars to fund the operation. Rearing 25 000 birds would cost about 65 000 dollars, or 2 60 per bird, prompting questions about potential cheaper sourcing from South Dakota and release into the countryside.
Mayor Alwin Gross announced the Saline drive will run November 4 through 11. The city is split into four quarters by Legion Auxiliary Rotary and Woman's Club to cover county charities excluding the Red Cross with a target around 1500 dollars.
Saline city and township residents will vote on allowing sale by the glass of liquors and spirits beyond beer and wine. Petitions were filed with city and township clerks. The Observer notes notices for township election were not posted. Henry Leutheuser of Saline Hotel filed the Saline referendum petition. Earl Christopher of the Polar Bear filed the township petition.
Saline Woman's Club postpones program and venue for the next meeting based on the year book. City manager Glenn Hart will speak on The Past Present and Future Government of Saline. Event set for October 29 at Mrs. Charles Osgood's home with guest invites.
A. R. B. Burkhardt, longtime Auto Owners agent, sells his agency to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hartman who open offices behind Wood Hardware. Hartmans, Saline natives, include Coast Guard veteran Mr. Hartman and Mrs. Hartman, who will handle Auto Owners plus American States and other insurers. Burkhardt retains other lines, reducing auto insurance only.
Doris Kleinschmidt and Oscar Henes united in marriage at the bride’s parents home on Textile Road. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. Alvin Siemsen in front of about sixty relatives and friends. The couple plans a wedding trip west before settling on Bethel Road. Doris worked in Ann Arbor and Oscar is a farmer.
A travelogue from Canova Saskatchewan describes boarding the Hudson Bay line north to The Pas the gateway of the north. It notes overnight train delays engine changes at Hudson Bay Junction and the north country scenery including evergreen forests muskeg and white spruce. It covers The Pas as a trading hub with lumber industry details and a remark on shipping lumber to England due to low U.S. prices.
The piece recalls The Pas Manitoba, its old Anglican church built in 1847, its carved pews, ship lock, and a world-spanning visitors register. It recalls a royal pipe organ, Indian canoes on the Saskatchewan, and a Franklin expedition tale linked to Fort Churchill and Barr, ending with a note on frontier history.
Saline Chapter Order of Eastern Star will install their newly elected officers tomorrow evening. Names include Marian Hering as Worthy Matron Edwin Hering as Worthy Patron Jesse Deede as Associate Matron Frank Deede as secretary Helen Greashaber as treasurer Leona Mae Tower as conductress Leota Schrader as associate conductress Pauline Teachout as chaplin Doris Everett May Wright Viola Dicks Irene Hersch Ruth Roberta Chapman Esther Jeanne Giroad Martha Helen Brandt Electa Alice Jensen warder Ruth Campbell Geo Seeger
Saline High School will hold an open house Monday evening October 28 at 8 p.m. for parents of seventh to ninth graders to meet teachers, enjoy a short program, and refreshments. A similar session for grades ten to twelve is set for Thursday November 7.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Carr entertained Sunday in honor of the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carr. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Miller of Elkhart Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Carr and Mr. and Mrs. Wayard Carr.
The Misses Hildegard Riba and Omah Bernard returned home after a two week trip visiting Chicago St Louis Dallas El Paso and Tucson. They met relatives in Tucson and heard about a sundial memorial on the Saskatchewan riverbank observed by scientists from the Smithsonian.
Established in Milan since 1933 Dr Frank Gifford Toledo optometrist offers eye exams and glasses fittings. Saturday hours 1 00 to 9 30 PM at Milan Hotel on first floor and Toledo office at 625 Edison Building.
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