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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
1
The Saline scene notes soggy weather and Halloween plans as the city hosts a big civic party next week. The piece praises local welfare groups while contrasting small town life with Detroit’s fortunes and urges readers to use the Want Ad power. The writer hints at a growing family and signs off with Halloween party plans.
Signs appear on desks in Washington reflecting distrust of officials. The National Production Authority displays a sign claiming bureaucrats can turn chaos from confusion, while the Pentagon circulates a warning that a document is classified DBR Destroy Before Reading.
Women of Federated church collect warm clothing and funds for Korea via Church World Service. The new gift deadline is October 28 with packing the first of the week. Bundles may be left at 301 N. Ann Arbor or delivered to the church on Sunday.
Barr lived in Saline over seventy five years and studied in Fosdick district. His late collection showcased pioneer life with Indian relics and old farm artifacts gathered on trips to Florida. Saddle bags of Orange Risdon and a horsehair sofa linked to Cody family highlighted the display in the Merritt home. The 1862 Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine stood as a premier piece.
The local FFA chapter held a Corn Husking elimination on Tuesday October 23. Five boys led by John Mérion with 47 ears beat Darell Finkbeiner 46 Howard Braun 43 Kelvin Braun 41 and Don Feldkamp 41. They advance to face Chelsea and Nexter winners on Eldean Heiber Farm Thursday October 25.
Green Acre Pabst Burke Queen, a Holstein Friesian cow owned by Lowell Spike of Clinton Michigan, completed a 307 day production test in the official Herd Improvement Registry. She produced 435 pounds of butterfat and 11286 pounds of milk with 39 percent test while milked twice daily from age 1 year 11 months.
Wording outlines drive routes with chairs for each area. Harry Hersch is named as head for Saline drive routes along Michigan Ave and Ann Arbor Street. Local clubs and auxiliaries will solicit in designated areas to fund groups including the Salvation Army Starr Commonwealth Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Kick off was held at the Saline Hotel with officials Thomas Best and A F Nissly in attendance.
The Child Study Club sponsors a community Halloween event at Saline High School on Wednesday October 31. A parade led by the Junior Police and the German Band will march from the school, return for judging with prizes for most original, best couple, prettiest, and funniest. Adults urged to wear costumes. prizes cover various age groups. Fire department on duty at the school.
A historic Saline River hamlet centered on a large 1845 grist mill on the Chicago Turnpike now US-112. Nearby sawmills and numerous workshops fed a bustling pioneer village with surviving homes and a rich pattern of past industry.
Saline firefighters responded to a Sunday blaze at the R. W. Cowden farm on Tex tile Road. A barn and its contents, plus parts of a shed, were destroyed. Origin unknown. Insurance covered the damaged property. Firemen listed include W. Arbruster L. Armbruster W. Moore C. Griffin C. Gross R. Rogers T. Schild R. Daniels E. Lange L. Dicks G. Feuerbacher. Immediate action stopped further damage.
U S O and the post office urge mailing Christmas packages between October 15 and November 15 to ensure delivery by December 25. A November 1 deadline applies to shipments to Japan, Korea, and the Pacific Islands. Relatives are advised to mail early to support overseas service members.
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