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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

8

Cub Pack 146 Welcomes 13 New Members

Cub Pack 146 welcomes 13 new cubs at the October meeting held in the Element tary school auditorium. The pack now numbers 49 boys. New dens formed and awards presented include Webelo and Tenderfoot badges. Eddie Strait exits Cubbing for Troop 46 with recognition. A movie and refreshments followed.

Elementtarychool Mike Rapp Alan Hartman Lawrence Steiner Larry Heiber Jimmy Dixon James Haab Philip Bondie Billy Cammett David King Jerry Feeman Dick Laudon Johnny Reed Douglas Robinette Billy Starling Danny Granston Bobby Still John Harvery Harper Gilert Dennis Rogers Dale Flock Jody Thomas Artie Johnson Tom Jensen Eddie Strait Elwin Strait Robert Merchant Lauren Wild Eddie

OES Install Officers for Saline Chapter 311

Saline Chapter 311 of the OES will install its officers for the new year at the new Elementary School. The event is scheduled for Saturday evening October 9 at 8 o clock, with Mrs Hugh Austin Mrs Louis Bowen Mrs Arthur Heininger Mrs Lucille Henderson Mrs Gee Wood and Mrs Herbert Teachout as installing staff. Mrs Don Ford chairs the committee for the post installation reception.

Saline OES Hugh Austin Louis Bowen Arthur Heininger Lucille Henderson Gee, Wood Herbert Teachout Don Ford

Saline Troop 112 Receives Irish Badge and Pin

Saline Girl Scout Troop 112 held a meeting at the elementary school where they were presented with a Girl Guide badge and pin formerly worn by a Irish Guide. Wendy Wild donated the items and the troop now has three patrols led by Martha Hach Patrol 1 Karen Hinderer Patrol 2 and Wendy Wild Patrol 3. Agnes Peoples is the Troop Leader.

Mac Gonser Ireland Girl Guides Girl Scouts America Gosner Wendy Wild Martha Hach Bonnie Cammett Peggy Dieterle Alana Frey Terry Hunt Linda Leonard Lois Sutton Karen Hinderer Norah Bixby Carol Cornell Mary Curtiss Joyce Daniels Karen Lehtonen Shirley Morton Mary Jane Schumacher Carol Bennett Kathie Reed Sherry Schaible Nancy Schild Shirley Saheecan Sharon van Sosson Miss Agnes Peoples

Red Feather Drive Kick Off Draws Community Support

The Saline area launches a combined Community Chest and American Red Cross drive. The expanded zone covers most of the Saline Area School District with a budget around $5,500 about $1 per person. The kickoff at the Saline Hotel on Monday Oct 24 drew over 40 attendees and soliciting began immediately.

Community Chest American Red Cross Saline Area Saline Hotel

Protestant Conference on Scouting Held in Ann Arbor

To Speak Dr. Albert E. Iverson National Director of Protestant Relationships Boy Scouts of America will present a Protestant Conference on Scouting Friday October 28 beginning at 10 A M and closing at 3 P M at Westside Methodist Church 900 So 7th Ann Arbor The conference will reveal the cooperative relationship between the Boy Scouts of America and Protestant Churches and show greater integration with Christian Education in Protestant denominations Iverson born in Chicago graduate of St Olaf College and Lutheran Theological Seminary He has served on the National Council before becoming National Director in 1946

Albert E. Iverson Boy Scouts of America Westside Methodist Church Ann Arbor Boy Scouts of Americas Protestant Denominations. Dr Iverson Chicago St. Olaf College Northfield Minn Lutheran Theological Seminary St. Paul National Council of Boy Scouts of America

Mary Lamb of Saline Dies in Ypsilanti at 69

Mrs. Mary Lamb Saline resident dies at Stinson Convalescent Home in Ypsilanti after a lingering illness at age 69. Born April 13 1886 in Bridgewater Twp she was daughter of Frederick and Pauline Hamstine Hahr. Survived by husband John H Lamb a son Howard M Western Springs Illinois a daughter Hazel Spaulding Royal Oak and three sisters. Funeral services were held at Lockwood Funeral Home Saline with Rev Henry W McKenzies officiating burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mary Lamb Saline Stinson Ypsilanti Bridgewater Township Frederick Pauline Hamstine Hahr John H. Lamb Ann Arbor Howard M Western Springs Ill Hazel Spaulding Royal Oak Earl Fingerle Fred Trautman Frankfort George Gratton Los Angeles Lockwood Funeral Home Henry W McKenzies Oakwood Cemetery

Willing Workers Hold October Meeting in Saline

The Saline Willing Workers met at Mrs. Bliss Curtis's home for a luncheon and business session led by president Robert Hammond. Fern Ivelan led devotions, Glenn Gordon introduced Miss Sally Wood who showed slides of her trip to Germany. Plans were made for the November 17 annual dinner at Saline town hall.

Saline Bliss ‘Curtis Robert Hammond Fern Ivelan Glenn Gordon Sally Wood Germany Saline Town Hall

Farm Calendar of Coming Events at Michigan State University

A sequence of gatherings at Kellogg Center and various MSU venues from October to December features the Annual Conferences of Institutional Farm Managers Herdsmen and Gardens and Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee staff through October and November, plus the Michigan Turkey Festival in December. It lists the Michigan Junior Farm Bureau Dairy Manufacturers Conference Michigan Milk Producer annual meeting Michigan Dietetic Association Farm Structures Clinic Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Association of Land-Grant Colleges Central International Forest Insect and Disease Conference and Farmers Petroleum Cooperative Conference with dates and locations.

Kellogg Center Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee M.S. U Michigan Junior Farm Bureau Union Michigan Milk Producer Michigan Dietetic Association Grand Rapids Farm Structures Clinic Michigan Farm Bureau Association of Land-Grant College and Universities Kellogg

Delay at Saline Sewage Plant Opens Ahead of Deadline

The Saline sewage disposal plant costing 182000 began operations this week to meet state requirements. The project missed the July 1 deadline and faced a October 1 extension. dedication awaits completion expected in several weeks. The plant aims to prevent harmful wastes entering the Saline River per commission order.

State Water Resources Commission

Teton wilderness area set aside in National Forest

The Agriculture Department declares over half a million acres in western Wyoming as the Teton wilderness area. The preserve will remain in a natural state with no roads or timber sales and will be part of a broader system of nearly 80 such regions totaling over 140 million acres within National Forests.

Agriculture Department Teton National Forest Wyoming Teton Department For Preservation

Finkbeiner Steers Win Praise on TV

Saline farmer Chris Finkbeiner received positive TV exposure as Detroit station aired two of his Hereford steers on the National Farm Hour. The 1680 and 1580 pound bulls were among 15 head sold on sight, fetching strong prices. Michigan State University tests showed ester form 2,4-D as effective for preemergence weed control and high corn yields.

Chris Finkbeiner Saline Detroit M.S.U

Civil Service Announces New Examinations Nationwide

The U S Civil Service Commission announces exams for Veterans Administration positions paying 3670 to 4455 yearly with no written test required. Open nationwide including Puerto Rico, with applications via Executive Secretary Central Board of U S Civil Service Examiners in Washington DC. The Federal Service Entrance Examination offers 3670 to 4525 year jobs and first written test on December 10, 1955 for those by November 18.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Veterans Administration United States Puerto Rico Executive Secretary Central Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Washington D. C Whitte U. S S. Civil Service Commission

Let's Have A Safe Halloween

The Observer urges young trick or treaters to be courteous and patient while visiting homes on Halloween night. Remind readers to avoid mischief toward those who are not home or forget to provide treats, and to keep windows clean for elderly neighbors. Encourage kindness and good sportsmanship during Halloween festivities.

Hallowe’eners Hallowe

Paper Pick Up Nets $74.00 For St Pauls

Twenty young people collected paper in Saline and rural areas on Oct. 22 for St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Christ Workday Project. It netted 14,000 pounds of paper and $74 in cash to fund church benevolence. Mrs Alfred Schmid coordinated calls for the drive.

St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Saline Alfred Schmid St. Paul’s Youth Fellowship

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Cub Pack Don Rapp Oliver Steiner O.E.S Saline Girl Scouts Red Feather William Holden Love II Torin Thatcher Jennifer Jones Albers E. Iverson Lao Ge Saline, Michigan N. Ann Arbor St New Teton National Forest Finkbeiner Goulish Civil Service Motorola Gossmer Bronze SPM. E Amchiganave Federal Reserve “ System St. Pauls Tri County Sportsman’s Club Modern & Square Dances Cor Moon & Willis Rd
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