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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1954
Page
5
Saline announces new water and sewer charges following the August 8 bond approval. Residential unmetered rates rise to five dollars per quarter. commercial and industrial meters scale by size. Consumption charges apply beyond initial 6 000 gallons with 23 cents per thousand up to 100 000 gallons and 21 cents thereafter. Billing quarterly with ten day delinquency penalty.
The article explains synthetic detergents or syndets as detergents made by chemical processes with advantages in hard water and for automatic washers. It notes low-suds varieties and contrasts with traditional soap, which performs best in soft water, and discusses water softening methods including trisodium phosphate and home softeners, plus issues with precipitates and fabric care.
Evangelical and Reformed St Paul’s Church outlines a busy schedule with worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. festival services featuring Dr. Schweinfurth and Rev. Weigel. Choirs resume tonight with junior at 6 45 and senior at 7 30. Confirmation class starts Saturday for second and first year students. Women’s Guild Sewing group meets next Wednesday at 9 00 a.m. in Flowship Room.
Rev. Lewis Ellis announces Sunday Mass at 10 a m. The Altar Society will gather in the church basement on Monday September 13 beginning at 7 p m.
The University Extension Service enters its 42nd year offering off campus programs for teachers and adults to pursue graduate work, professional certificates in Real Estate Insurance Building Engineering and more, plus hobby, art and music courses. Eight extension centers coordinate fall classes starting mid September with options for credit bearing study and noncredit enrichment. For details contact the U of M Extension Service Central Office Ann Arbor or visit The Leader for the Detroit area program.
Home gardeners who planted tomatoes and peppers in 1954 may beat the weather reports M S. C. Horticulturist S. H. Wittner. The hot spell followed by cool weather hurried peppers. Tomatoes had a slow start but reach a September peak.
Frederick H. Engelsdorfer minister leads morning worship at 10 a.m. Sunday School follows at 11 15 a.m. The Chancel choir rehearses Thursday at 8 15 p.m.
Lucile Ketchum of the Extension office explains that a detergent is any cleansing agent including soaps and even water. She notes the phrase soaps and other detergents confuses homemakers and aims to clear up the definitions.
The guidance emphasizes using fabric softener in the first rinse or in the automatic wash cycle’s deep rinse and also in the wash water to achieve optimal results. It notes consistent use across rinse stages improves fabric feel and softness.
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