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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
1
The column urges a yes vote on a proposal to return one cent of the three percent sales tax to local communities for public schools. It notes tax revenue estimates up to 170 million dollars for the year and argues the tax is here to stay to fund public services.
Michigan voters go to the polls next Tuesday to decide a $270 million World War II veteran bonus and constitutional earmarking of 76 percent of the state sales tax for local governments, adding about $64 million to city town and village coffers. The total potential outlay reaches $334.6 million, a figure described as one third of a billion, with financing for the veteran bonus left to the legislature.
Flora McCarbary a Mooreville native born September 6 1875 died Tuesday morning at her son Roscoes Ridge Road home after four years illness Survivors include daughter Mrs Daniel Murray of York township sons Leland of Ypsilanti Roscoe and Charles of Saline sister Mrs Zelma Harvey six grandchildren and five great grandchildren She attended the Methodist church Funeral services planned for today at 2 pm at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev R Hocking officiating burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery
Wilbert D Kendall 78 retired as flagman for the Ann Arbor Railroad at Hoover Ave crossing Ann Arbor died Friday at Saline General Hospital after a short illness He lived in Saline since 1927 and was a lifelong Methodist Pomona church member Surviving include eight daughters three sons a brother and many grandchildren Funeral services were held in Lockwood funeral home and Evangelical church Harlan Pomona cemetery burial R C Mahon Co Detroit bid 84084 88 for US 112 underpass steel work Wayne County near Washtenaw line
H. R. Christenson of the Michigan Associated Telephone Company spoke at Saline Rotary, lamenting current service limits due to war and postwar material shortages. He said improvements depend on material availability and promised a night booth and local system upgrades as supplies allow, while Rotary members urged faster answers and fewer cutoffs.
The dwelling at the State Hospital occupied by Ed Pierson was damaged by fire Saturday night to the extent of $1,000. Saline Fire Department answered the alarm around 9 o clock. Ed Mutzel's tractor backfired Monday afternoon at 2525 Packard Road and set fire to chaff and straw. tires also burned and were destroyed before the local department extinguished the blaze.
Albert Gross sells his farm one mile north and three miles west of Saline on the Manchester road and will auction livestock and farm equipment Thursday at 1 pm with Clarence Cook as auctioneer and Rudolph Gross as clerk. Herman Guenther also sells his farm and will auction Saturday at noon four miles west of Saline on the Manchester road, with Clarence Cook as auctioneer.
Four local groups divide the city into quarters starting Monday to seek the annual Red Feather Drive, aiming for a $1500 quota supporting USO Salvation Army Local Community Chest and other charities. The American Red Cross is excepted and solicitors from The American Legion Auxiliary Woman's Club and Rotary Club will carry on through November 9.
The Saline Unit invites women related to WWI and WWII veterans to join the American Legion Auxiliary. Membership chairwomen and committee heads are named by president Mrs Milton Hartman. Recent activities include a Community Fair food booth, meals for Michigan Army football fans, and a Republican Committee dinner.
The Willing Workers met at Mrs Minnie Hammond s home on Thursday October 17 for their annual meeting. Mrs Herman Mehler was unanimously re elected president with the same officers to assist her Vice president Mrs Louis Smith secretary Mrs Otto Hagans treasurer Mrs Raymond Girbach and corresponding secretary Mrs Leon
The hostess served a delicious luncheon to twenty nine members and after the business meeting the day was spent socially. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ralph Hammond.
Dr. Esson Gale head of the International Center Ann Arbor will present kodachrome illustrations titled Glimpses of West China at Saline Valley Farms opening of the winter party series Monday at 8 in the recreation hall. A short talk on Why Vote Tomorrow by Harold Vaughn will follow with dancing to Joe Cook's orchestra and Ross Barnes calling.
The eighth grade Parent Teacher Student Club held its Halloween party at the Levileits home. Hilda Heusel won best costume. Mrs Ray Niles and Mrs Hersch were elected to the counseling committee and plans were made for the Thanksgiving party on November 25.
Members of the class of 51 will cover the city Saturday to pick up paper scrap. Townspeople are asked to place their paper at the curb that morning for collection.
The 7th grade Hallowe'en party was held at Mrs. Hugh Austin's home Tuesday evening and another grade party followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis east of town.
An Eastern Star installation for new officers was held Friday evening with about 120 people present. Della Austin opened the meeting, fall floral decor graced the Chapter room, and a memorial service honored deceased members from the last two years.
The Community Hallowe en Party is tonight at 7 o clock. Parade begins at the school followed by entertainment planned for all attendees.
Over 300 entries in a district fair were awarded premiums across many classes including CORN. Yellow Dent Arthur Lutz 1st and multiple placements for DeKalb, Pioneer, Pfeister, Kingcrnst and various hybrids. Other categories include POPCORN, HEAT, OATS, BARLEY, NAVY BEANS, SOY BEANS, ALFALFA, RED CLOVER, SWEET CLOVER, HAY, POTATOES, APPLES, GREENING and several apple varieties with growers and placements listed. Continued on Page 2.
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