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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
1
Saline schools report 554 pupils for 1951-52 with 272 in elementary and 282 in secondary grades. Principal Jensen notes rapid elementary growth will strain facilities and may force high school access limits or half day sessions unless regional cooperation expands space.
The first fall meeting of the Friendship Class at the Feder ated church school will be held Wednesday afternoon September 26 at the home of Mrs. Fredricka McBride. Mrs. Reuben Rogers, the class president, announced the plans.
Mrs Helen B Thomas announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Beth to John Williamson Mills of Raleigh North Carolina. The wedding occurred in Augusta Georgia on September 14. Both are employed by Du Pont Corp. They will reside at Monte Sano Avenue Augusta Georgia.
Local merchants sponsor a children coloring contest for ages up to eleven. Winners in each store receive prizes, with the grand prize a Schwinn bicycle donated by Wood Hardware. Entries must be submitted to participating merchants by next Thursday noon. judges are Miss Stewart Saline school art teacher and assistants Mrs Silkworth and Mrs Brand.
Fire hydrants in Saline will be flushed on Friday to test water pressure and system function.
Mr and Mrs Armin Kuhl of Chelsea announce the birth of their daughter on September 15.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Cole and Miss Jeannette Lutz were sponsors at the baptism of Marguerite Jane Little, daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Little of 302 East Henry Street Saline. The baptism occurred Sunday September 2 at St Andrews Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor.
Changes in locations for Circles I II and III of the Federated Ladies Aid Society meet tonight at 8. Circle I gathers at Mrs Leonard Niethammer 206 South Harris Street. Circle II meets at Mrs Paul Eblueter Bridgewater Road. Circle III meets at Mrs Harry W Hersch 207 West Russell Street.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary held its first meeting at Mrs. Rudy Layher’s home with her as president. A refreshment booth at the fair will be run by Mrs. Robert Katz to fund hospital needs. The group will renew Reporter subscriptions and next meet October 23 at Mrs. Oliver Steiner’s home for a guest night.
Entries due tomorrow for the Junior Chamber of Commerce Beauty Contest. Blank forms available at Wheeler's Pharmacy.
The Girl Scouts took an overnight hike to their cabin last Friday and Saturday. They cooked breakfast outdoors and shared their campsite with a swarm of bumble bees. A spokesman noted the upcoming lunch cookout this Saturday.
Miss Beatrice McLaren daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas R McLaren is engaged to Joseph H Wiehr son of Dr and Mrs Josef Wiehr of Spartanburg South Carolina He is professor emeritus of German language and literature Miss McLaren is a University graduate and a math teacher at Saline High School She is also completing graduate work at the University where she is treasurer of Pi Lambda Theta The Wiehrs both visited Ann Arbor before wintering in Florida.
The 1951 Saline Community Fair plans Governor Williams visit on Saturday as part of Governor's Day. Mayor Wolfin proclaims the day and the governor will arrive after the Michigan Michigan State game in Ann Arbor. The event aims to showcase Saline hospitality and unity across political lines.
The Young Peoples Society of Federated church will host a supper Sunday September 23 at 6:00 p.m. before the annual officer election. Guest speaker will be Maruthap pah Rajendra of Ceylon, a University of Michigan graduate student known as Rajah. Rajendra recently visited Rev. and Mrs. Henry McKenzie’s home and was a Wooster College classmate of their son Hillis. Society members should contact Miss Kay Austin to arrange the supper.
Judd School, recently redecorated, opened Sept 4 with 23 students from beginnis through fifth grades. older students ride buses to Saline. On Sept 13 twelve district ladies gathered to meet Miss Electa Murray, the teacher, share tea, and discuss future meetings.
Governor G Mennen Williams will attend the Saline Community Fair on Saturday September 29 marking Governor's Day, proclamation by Mayor E D Wolfin states.
The Saline Fair Board reports final plans underway with all committees active for a smooth event. Publicity includes a premium book distribution and a 15 minute radio broadcast on the Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce program. Entries are pouring in and new exhibitors join the lineup with added attractions each evening.
Governor Williams will attend Saline Community Fair events on Saturday September 29. A. L. Giltrow leads preparations. dinner at Saline Hotel at six with seventy plates available for 3.25 each. Williams and party arrive after a Michigan game and will address the crowd at 7 15 p m with Mrs Williams possibly speaking.
The Saline Child Study Club met Tuesday night September 18 in the school auditorium. Room mothers and teachers attended as guests. Mr. Leo Jensen spoke on A Look Ahead in Education. Dates for the State Convention of Child Study Club were announced for October 24 25 and 26 at Ypsilanti Michigan. Hostesses included Garnette Korper Barbara Laudon Alberta Larson Mae Wood Florence Sheehan and Nora Schmid.
The Michigan Associated Telephone Company will rearrange billing periods and move billing from Lafayette Indiana to Muskegon in readiness for new schedules and a full transfer of General Offices. About 80 000 bills are mailed monthly and customers will receive explanations with upcoming bills.
Lloyd C. Megee of Clarkston District Governor of Rotary International spoke at the Saline Rotary Club. He highlighted Rotary work in 88 countries and commended the local club’s plans for the coming year during his annual official visit.
Theodore Guenther of Saline serves on the aircraft carrier U S S Leyte in charge of ammunition. He left for service December 26, 1950, and was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station near Chicago. Guenther and Mildred Buhlmeyer were married last March 24. Mrs Guenther works at University Hospital, Ann Arbor.
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