Saline Area Schools Open With Higher Enrollment
Saline Area Schools began the new term with increased enrollment and a large staff lineup. New teachers receive a warm welcome from parents and officials as Leo Jenson leads as Superintendent.
12 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1957
Page
1
Saline Area Schools began the new term with increased enrollment and a large staff lineup. New teachers receive a warm welcome from parents and officials as Leo Jenson leads as Superintendent.
Fosdick Extension Club members resume meetings next Tuesday September 17 at the home of Mr Denneth McDougal Bemis Road. At the meeting the new officers will assume duties and Mrs Elmer Tobias is added as Treasurer after an omission in the June list.
Saline’s Wim B Lutz Post 322 of the American Legion sponsors the annual Fair Dance on Saturday September 14 from 10 to 2 with the Rythmaires playing. Members and guests invited. Brian Mark born August 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Singleton of Saline.
A gas pan used to clean a tractor at Ted's Service station ignited after a worker bumped a starter spark. Saline fire trucks responded around 6 00 PM and found the blaze under control upon arrival on W Michi gan Ave.
The Saline Observer invites residents to submit news of local personal or special events by mail or phone 37 for publication.
A Saline resident was in a two car crash Tuesday at about 9 am on US 112 near State Street. Ruth H Brookins 712 E Michigan Ave Saline left onto State Street in a 1955 Plymouth colliding with Clarence H Thomson 1957 Ford. Injuries included Brookins face and right arm. sister passenger with right hip. Thomson bruises to both legs. his wife with facial cuts and possible fractured leg. All were treated at St Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. Police reported the Plymouth a total loss with about 1000 dollars damage to the Ford.
Henry McKenzie discusses the Saline area school budget and national trends in public education. He argues money is not the sole issue and urges action on equipment, facilities, teacher quality, and local planning amid rising enrollments and a push for better labs and FFA support.
Two Saline women won state fair prizes across baked goods canning jelly pickles and needlework in a strong home arts contest. Winners include Mrs Thomas Bennett with multiple prizes and Mrs Florence Sheehan earning several fourth and third place ribbons. The display continues at the State Fair clubhouse through Sunday September 8.
Saline Police report a bay mare riding horse found and held since Monday. They ask the owner to contact the department to claim the animal.
Goodwill Industries announces another pickup Friday September 13 in Saline. Trucks will collect clothing shoes hats toys and most furniture. To arrange pickup contact Mrs Vera Burkhart the local representative by phone. Glenn Hagen leaves for Capital University in Columbus Ohio to continue studies. Sally Stimpson departs for Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois.
The Saline Community Fair runs September 11 to 14 with officers Raymond Gir bach president Webb Harwood vice president and Robert Hammond secretary treasurer. Departments cover horse events beef dairy swine sheep poultry rabbits agriculture home economics floriculture hobbies education handicraft boys and girls baby beauty contest and specials. Rules cover food sales poultry health livestock requirements and a full fair program with daily activities and admissions.
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