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Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

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Dexter field project praised as major community effort

The Dexter Leader recounts costs for the Baker road athletic field, praising volunteer labor and local donations. Treasurer Malcolm Blakely lists expenditures totaling 18 972.45 with further lighting and washout repairs expected, urging continued contributions for a multi-use recreation site.

Dexter Dexter Leader Saline Malcolm Blakely Dexter Recreation Board Baker Road Michigan Athletic Board Blakely John F. Hoey John Rossiter

Party Season Opens at Saline Valley Farm with Music

Saline Valley Farms begins its square dancing season at the recreation hall on Monday evening November 3. Joe Cook and his orchestra return to supply the music with Erwin Cook calling in his unique style. A pre-dance program includes moving pictures and music by Ford, Mrs. Martin, and Mrs. Miller. The program starts at eight o'clock and invites the community to attend.

Saline Valley Farms Joe Cook Erwin Cook Ford Martin Miller Saline ‘School

Dies After Prolonged Illness In Ypsilanti Area

Edward P. Muller 45 died Saturday night at Ypsilanti State Hospital after a long illness. He lived two miles west of Bridgewater in Bridgewater township on M 11. Born February 28, 1902 in Appleton Wisconsin to Paul and Elizabeth Muller he married Lydia Scharp in Wisconsin on April 19 1925 and moved here four years ago. Survivors: wife, mother in Milwaukee son Paul and daughter Ruth at home, brother Ray Muller of Milwaukee. Funeral Tuesday at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev. D G Foote officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Edward P. Muller Ypsilanti State Hospital Bridgewater Bridgewater Township Mr. Muller Appleton Wis Paul Elizabeth Schwabs Muller Lydia Scharph Wisconsin Milwaukee Ruth Ray Muller Lockwood Funeral Home D. G. Foote Ypsilanti Oakwood Cemetery

Annual Meeting Of Trinity Ladies

The Trinity Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon November 5 in the church basement. Serving committee is led by Mrs. H L Engel with Mrs. Carl Marion Mrs. Arthur Alber Mrs. Francis Lockwood Mrs. Dan Hertler and Mrs. Andrew Ernst assisting.

Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society H. L. Engel Carl Marion Arthur Alber Francis Lockwood Dan Hertler Andrew Ernst

Two Alarms Answered For Saturday And Sunday Fires

The department responded Saturday noon to a basement blaze at Mrs. Sam Boyd’s home with no damage. Sunday morning a fire at a gas pump at 4100 Stone Road, Charles McCalla’s place, was out on arrival. WSCS division meeting set for Tuesday evening November 4 with featured hostesses.

Sam Boyd Charles McCalla Stone Road

Parade Marks Annual Halloween Party and Bonfire Night

The community hosts its big Halloween party with a 7:30 parade from the school, a bonfire behind the school, and a gym festivities session led by Rev. McKenzie. Costumes judged by Rev. Hocking, Randall Coates, and Ray Niles with prizes for preschool through adults. Meredith Bixby and his Marion ettes present The Humpbacked Horse.

Everl Tucker McKenzie Hocking Randall Coates Ray Niles Meredith Bixby

Regional Youth Rally at St Pauls Church in Ann Arbor

Bethel and St Pauls Churches host a Sunday afternoon and evening Regional Youth Rally at St Pauls Church. The Rev Craig from the University of Michigan will be the evening speaker.

Bethel St. Paul’s Ann Arbors St. Paul's Church Craig University of Michigan

Peggy Louise Howell to Wed Harold A Anderson in November

Mr and Mrs Charles Howell Osgood announce the approaching marriage of Peggy Louise to Harold A Anderson son of the Gabriel Andersons of West Hartford Conn The bride elect is a University of Michigan graduate and social worker at the Girls Training School Adrian Mich The groom to be a Navy veteran and University of Business Administration School graduate is a member of Phi Gamma Delta He is now connected with Pratt and Whitney Hartford The wedding is set for November 29 in Ann Arbor.

Charles Howell Osgood Peggy Louise Harold A. Anderson Gabriel Andersons West Hartford Conner University of Michigan Girls’ Training School Adrian Navy University Business Administration School Phi Gamma Delta Anderson Pratt and Whitney Hartford Ann Arbor

State Officer Guest Speaker At Woman's Club

The Saline Woman's Club meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Osgood's home at Henry and Lewis streets. Past presidents will be honored and Mrs. W. O. Merrill, Michigan organization second vice president, will be guest speaker. A tea and reception will follow. Liner Ads Mean Profit.

Saline Woman’s Club Charles Osgood Henry and Lewis Streets W. O. Merrill Michigan

Saline High Student Council Drives European Relief

The Saline High School Student Council sponsors a relief drive for Europe with contributions starting Friday and continuing through the weekend. No specific goal is set. organizers welcome any donations from contacted contributors.

the Saline High School

Fair Association Meeting Set at Saline High School

A Community Fair Association meeting is planned for Monday night November 3 at eight o'clock in Saline High School. Secretary Osgood and Treasurer Jensen will report on the season and plans for future activities will be discussed. housing changes include several apartment residents moving and new occupants.

Community Fair Association the Saline High School Osgood Jensen The Fair Association

Davis Celebrate Silver Anniversary at Shores Detroit

Mr and Mrs Ray Davis marked twenty five years of marriage with a Sunday October 26 celebration at Shores restaurant Detroit. About seventy five relatives attended the open house from 3 to 5 pm with a three tiered cake and silver themed favors. Images were taken by James P Davis from Fort Wayne Ind. Gifts were largely silver reflecting the milestone.

Ray Davis Shores Detroit Mrs. Davis Cecil Davenport Frank Campbell Walter MacArthur Martin Fucss Martin Blair Dorothy Spitler Walter Towler James P. Davis Fort Wayne Ind Paul Davis Army Air Corps Davis

Cavalcade Of Toys Group Meets for Discussion

The Child Study group met October 21 at Mrs. Hugh Reve ling s home. Dr P N Brown from Ypsilanti State Hospital spoke on Mental Problems of Infancy and Childhood. Next meeting set for November 4 at 3 45 in the school with Mrs Rea Baker from Hudson s Toy Advisory Bureau to speak on Cavalcade of Toys.

Hugh Reveling P. N. Brown Ypsilanti State Hospital Rea Baker Toy Advisory Bureau J. L. Hudson Company Detroit

Traffic Violations And Fines Listed In Indiana Detroit And Michigan

A list of traffic violations including speeding for Robert Ford of Alburn Indiana at four dollars and costs Arrington B Hall of Detroit at five dollars and costs and others. The record also notes illegal left turns improper parking no license plates and no operators license for several individuals across Adrian Ann Arbor Detroit Flint and related towns with fines ranging from one to five dollars plus costs.

Robert Ford Alburn Indiana Arrington B. Hall Detroit Clayburn Stewart Adrian Leroy A. Hughes Ann Arbor Bernard A. Lemke Joseph EF. Rybicky Glenn Hope Flint

Grass fed beef and price control debate in 1950s ad tone

An opinion piece argues for grass fed beef over grain fed to avoid price controls and feed shortages, praising beef flavor while mocking economists and political slogans. It questions the impact on farmers packers and grain traders and invites catchy phrases to rally opposition to price controls. The text also notes a church Women's Guild meeting and a serving committee.

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