1955-05-26; Saline Observer

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ALINE OBSERVER
Support The Hospital
Fund Drive
SEVENTY-SECOND    YEAR
SALINE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1955
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rinity Church Observes 90th Anniversary
Parade Scheduled
Here For Holiday
Plans are now being completed
for the Memorial Day Parade and
cemetery services to be held in
Saline. Tlie Parade will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. The marchers
will begin assembling at tne high
scliool at 9:30. The parade route
will be from the high school east
down McKay to Harris. St., south
on Harris to Michigan Avenue,
then west on Michigan to the cemetery where the Memorial Service
will be held. TJpon conclusion of
the ceremonies, the marchers will
return by way of Henry St. to Ann
Arbor St., and then back to the
school.
The American Legion Color Guard
will lead the parade followed by
The Saline High School Band, The
Firing Squad, "Veterans, The American Legion Auxiliary Color- Guard,
Auxiliary members, Saline High
Scliool Drum and Bugle Corps., Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and
Brownies.
Couple Celebrates
Itl
iversary
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Gallagher
of Hoiiffliton Lake celebrated their
fortieth wedding anniversary Sunday at an open house held for
tliwn by their sons, William and
Myron jr.. of Fenton and daughter*-,
Mis. Waiter Hoehrein. of Tecum-
_rl_.
The scene of the event was the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Gall-
aalier, jr., at Shore Acres on Lake
Fenton. Nearly one hundred guests
v.*ere present to make the occasion a delightfully memorable affair, ill*, and Mrs. Gallagher were
tiie recipients of many beautiful
tuts and cards.
Mr. Gallagher is the former publisher of the OT; server.
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Graduates    From
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TRINITY JLUTMESAN CHUKCH (right) is celebrating its 90th anniversary
of its organization. The building was erected in 1871 but the congregation was °5'^S^; '-/
organized in May of 1865. The parsonage (above) was built in 1953.
Success of the Saline Community
Hospitl Campaign is imperiled by
the fact that too many people incorrectly believe that the proposed
new hospital is assured. "Whether
or not there will be a new hospital
will depend on the success of the
drive, the Campaign Executive
Committee stated.
"In spite of the wonderful progress made to date as the result
of the efforts of the volunteer campaign workers, we still have a large
amount to raise. "With ?100,000 raised, it is necessary to raise §75,000
within the next eight days. This
means that the cooperatin of every
civic-minded individual is needed to
make this community project successful. Because of tie seriousness
of the situation generous three year
pledges are needed from everyone,"
the Campaign Executive Committee
added. *
The following three factors are
endangering the success of the
drive.
1. The "Let George do it" attitude
2. False, rumors about the hospital program.
3. Misunderstanding about the
necessity of everyone accepting his
proportionate share of responsibility in making the proposed hospital possible. Anyone desiring to
get accurate facts concerning the
hospital program should visit Campaign Headquarters, 106 Still Building, or phone Saline 378.
The Campaign Executive Commit-
COLLENE   GROSS
Miss Collene Gross, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Alwin Gross of Saline is graduating from St. Joseph
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing a
Ann Arbor. The graduating exercises will be held at the Detroit
Institute of Arts on Saturday May
2S. A tea for Mothers of flfe graduates was held Tuesday Wg. Joseph's Nursing home in Mm Arbor.
Miss Gross was a 1952 graduate
of   Saline High School.
"With the girls of the Senior Band
all dressed up in their Spring For-
mals, and the fellows wearing their
best suits, the Spring Concert promises to be one of the most colorful and interesting ever presented
in Saline. It's this Friday evening,
8:00 p.m. at the High School Auditorium that these young musicians
will do their best to entertain musically the expected capacity crowd.
Admission is 50c per person, and
tickets may be purchased from any
Band member or from some of the
down—town stores.
Highlight of the concert will be
the performance of the "Suite of
Old American Dances" by Robert
Russell Bennett, who is one. of the
chief arranges and scorers for many of the Broadway Musicals including Sou.]* Pacific and The King
■and I. This Suite contains the following old-time dance tunes:
The Schottisch, Cake "Walk, "Waltz,
"Western One-Step, and the Rag.
This piece combined with the interesting "Beguine" for band by.
Osser, will provide a great deal of
Three   Local   Students
Win   U-M   Scholarships
Regents-Alumni Scholarships at
The University bf Michigan have
been awarded to Jerry "Wagener,
Kay Meske and David Giltrow. All
ai'e graduating seniors at Saline
High School. The announcement of
the awards was made by "Walter B.
Rea, Dean of men at the university
and chairman of the committee on
University Scholarships.
These scholarships"'jarry a stipend equivalent tosmester fees
for the freshman year and are renewable for the normal length of
the degree program, in which the
student enrolls provided the student's % academic record justifies
renewal. The winners were selected
"om nearly 1,300 applicants representing 281 high schools. At least
°ne scholarship is* available for
_gry  accredited  high echool  In
the state provided a qualified candidate applies.
These awards are made by the
Committee on University Scholarships with the assistance and advice of University alumni and alumnae and high school principals
and teachers in the communities in
which the applicant reside. In evaluating the aplications, the committee places special emphasis upon
characters citizenship, the high
school academic record, financial
need, and the scores made on the
competitive test written by all applicants.
Worlatfyikb school officials and
Universil^Bf Michigan alumni
clubs thrdHRout the state in helping select scholarship -winners was
of invaluable assistance to the Com
mittee, Dean Rea declared.
toe-tapping  music   for  everyone's
enjoyment.
Other music to be played will include the first-periormance in Saline of two classics in the field of
Band music. The "Death and Tran
sfiguration" is a symphonic tone
poem by the great Richard Strauss,
challenging completely the control
and musicianship of each band
member. Tremendous in its scope
and climaxes, this should thrill each
member of the audience. Also, in
keeping with its position as a leader in the field of small bands, the
Saline Band will present the contemporary "Legend" by Creston.
This controversial work has been
played by only one other small band
in this state, and is usually reserved for older groups. However, there is much to be gained by a study
of music such as this. Completely
abstract and contemporary, this
piece will challenge each one who
plays or listens, for it is difficult
music to comprehend.
Soloist on the program will be
Jim Austin, one of the first trumpeters in the whole State as he
has gained State-wide recognition
this past year in his many musical
performances. He will be playing
Mr. Clifford P. Lillya's arrangement of "Andante and Scherzo" for
Cornet and Band. Rounding out
the program will be the usual marches and light numbers.
The Cadet Band will perform four
numbers, including the Thundered
Mirch, Deep River Rhapsody, Blue
Fantasy, and In a Persian Market.
tee praised the volunteer workers,
for their dedication to the cause,
and for their genuine interest in
the health protection of the people
of this area as evidenced by giving their time to solicit as well as
pledging themselves.
Names of all donors whose gifts
qualify them for life membership
in the Hospital Association will be
published in the June 9th issue of
the Saline Observer.
Some of the main reasons why a
successful drive is essential are
as follows:
1. All hospitals are crowded and
no one is justified in assuming that
his needs will be taken care of in
present hospital facilities. One disaster would convince everyone_ of
this fact.
2. One of the' important points
which everyone should consider is
that the proposed hospital will be
of the community type, permitting
personal care not possible in larger institutions. It also will be the
nearest hospital for many.
3. The proposed hospital is also
important in the civilian defense
program in which the necessity of
decentralization of hospitals is emphasized. In case of an atomic attack there is a possibility that
the University area would be a target. This could destroy the hospitals in Ann Arbor. This would
make a hospital in Saline essential.
4. People should also realize the
Ron    Desbrough
Wins    Road-e-o
■\gjnners of the Teen-Age Road-e-
o gpbnsored by the Saline Jaycees
last "Wednesday are Ron Desbrough
Al Harwood and Richard "Weisenreder. Desbrough won a $50 U.S.
savings bond for his first place in
the road-e-o. Harwood placed sec-
nd, missing first place by only one
point, was awarded a $25 savings
bond.
Engagement
Announced
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SHARON   MUIR
Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Muir of Saline
annouce the engagement of their
daughter Sharon Lee to James S.
Brinks, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E.
Brinks of Plymouth
Miss Muir attended Michigan State
University where she received her
Certificate in General Business and
now is employed in the Alumni
Division of Michigan State Placement Bureau.
Mr. Brinks is a junior at Michigan
State where he is  a member of
Alpha -Gaum.a Rho frateJfy.
An August Tvedding is b^mg planned.
importance of becoming Hospital
Association members, for the members of the Association will determine the policies of the hospital. A
gift bf "?100 qualifies a person for
membership. Many families have
taken two memberships, one for
the husband and one for the wife.
Others with more ability to give
have made gifts which qualify them
for several memberships through
gifts ranging from ?300 to over
§10,000. Memberships give voting
rights, are for life and are non-transferable and non-assessable.
The success of the campaign to
date has indicated that the people
of southern Washtenaw county are
vitally interested in having the
proposed new hospital as shown by
the generousity of gifts received.
Three year pledges make generous,
proportionate gifts possible from
everyone.
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Saline Public Campaign co-chairman are Mrs. Clarence R. Johnson
and Mrs. Harold Armbruster. Sa~
line team captains are Mrs. "William
Brackney, Mrs. Raymond Alber,
Mrs. "William Meister, Mrs. Edwin
Hering, Mrs. Arthur Moehn, Mrs
Paul "Woods, and Mrs. Lee Robison.
Area public campaign co-chairmen are: Mrs. Lawrence Boettner,
Bridgewater township, Mrs. Leonard Burmeister and Mrs. Simon
Girbach, Freedom township, Miss
Ila Pfeifle and Mrs. Edwin Henes,
Lodi township, Mrs. LoRen Trolz
and Mrs. "William Purfield, Manchester township, Mrs. Ross Ack-
ley, Milan township, Mrs. Edward
.Makielski and Mrs. Robert Katz,
Pittsfield township, Mrs. Kenneth
Johnson and Mrs. D. Duane Robison
Saline township, Mrs. Paul "Wild
and Mrs. Armin Strieter, Scio town
ship, Mrs. Gordon Fidler and Mrs.
Karl Bird, York township. Co-chairmen for Manchester are Mrs. Millard Uphaus and Mrs. Kenneth Fur-
geson.
Co-chairmen of the Saline Special Gifts Committee are Frank Brittain and Leo Jensen. Co-chairmen
of the Area Special Gifts Committees are Ernest Girbach and Ira
Pfeifle.
Members of the Campaign Executive Committee are: "William
Brittain, "William Crim, Carl Curtiss, Harry Denham, Don Ford, Ernest Girbach, Herman Howeisen,
Francis Lockwood, "Willard Mann,
Dr. H.A. Miller, Dr. G.J Prout, and
E.F. Redies.
Cubs   to   Hold
Circus Pack Night
Cub Scout Pack No. 146, will
hold a Pack Night in the high school auditorium Thursday night
May 26th (to-night) at seven-thirty.
The theme for the evening will
be "Circus" complete with all manner of clowns and acts.
On Monday the boys will march
in the Memorial Day parade and
should be in uniform at the high
school at nine-thirty, Monday morning.
Event to be Marked
By Special Services
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saline will observe
the 90th anniversary of its organization as a congregation Sunday in two divine services, Rev. H. L. Engel, church pastor, announced today. The pastor will conduct the anniversary service
in the morning beginning at 10 o'clock. The evening service, be-
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Jaycees Plan
Flag    Campaign
The Junior Chamber of Commerce of Saline is launching an all-
out campaign to put an American
flag in every home in Saline. They
have a supply of flags which they
are selling for §3 each, the flags
are compact in size and are easy
to assemble and put upon a y$
porch or the side- of a house. Anyone wishing to purchase a flag has
only to call any Jaycee and the
flag will be delivered to his house.
Don Rapp and Jim Beal are in
charge of the campaign.
Poppies to Honor
Nation's War Dead
Saturday will be Poppy Day in
Saline and throughout the nation.
The day will see millions of Americans wearing little red poppies in
memory of those who have given
their lives in the nation's defense.
As they put on their poppies, they
will contribute to the welfare of
disabled war veterans and needy
children of veterans.
Plans for ' the observance here
have been completed under the
direction Of Mrs. Carol Girbach
American Legion Auxiliary Poppy
Chairman. A large corps of volunteer workers has been organized
to distribute poppies throughout the
city. Women of the American Legion Auxiliary will be aided by the
Girl Scouts.
The poppies, made of crepe paper
in replica of the wild poppies of
France and Flanders which bloomed "between the crosses, row on
row," of the "World "War 1 battle
cemeteries, have been received
from the Battle Creek Hospital,
where they were made by disabled
veterans. The Auxiliary's volunteers will offer them on the streets
Saturday from early morning until
late afternoon, and at the same
time will receive contributions for
American Legion and Auxiliary
work for disabled veterans and needy children of veterans.
ginnins
a sermon by the Rev. Kenneth V er-
tz, a well known radio preacher.
A special thanks offering will be
received in each service.
The history of the Trinity Church
begins in 1S60 when a number of
Lutheran families from southern
Germany settled in Saline and vicinity. The first Lutheran service in
this area was held on Sunday, January 6, 1S85. In May of 1S65 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
was organized with 11 male voting
members. Rev. Wolf of Bridgewater
was the first pastor of the group
which worshipped in the old Baptist church and at times in the old
town hall.
Rev. J. Doerfer served the congregation in Bridgewater and Saline from 1S6S until 1874. It was
during that time that the present
church was built. The cornerstone
was laid in October of 1871, and the
dedication was held in August of
1S72. The cost of building the
church was ".5,600. Today, after improvements down through the years
the value of the church has been
appraised at just under ?93,000.
The constitution of the church
was adopted in 1S70 and can still
be read. Records of the church are
available as far back as  1S70.
Rev. Frederick Mueller became
pastor of the church in 1S74. The
parsonage then consisted of 50 families. In 1878 the church hired its
own pastor. Rev. C.A. Lederer, who
served the church for over fm-ty
years befor*. relinquishing his pastorship to his son, Rev A. Lederer.
The young Rev. Lederer served as
pastor until 1939 when he retired
because of failing health.
It was at that time, September of
1939, that Rev Engel was installed
as pastor.
In recent years many improvements have been added to the
church. Included is the new pipe or-
Child Study Club
Officers  Installed
The new officers of the Saline
Child Study Club were Installed
at a luncheon held at the "Corner
House" in Ann Arbor on Saturday-
afternoon. Covers were laid for
twenty-two members.
Mrs. -Paul Reed, retiring vice-
president, installed the officers
who are: President, Mrs. George
Wood; Vice-president, Mrs. Robert
Hehr; and Secretary-Treasurer,
Mrs. Jack Graf.
Mrs. Wood appointed the following committees for nest year:
Program: Mrs. Robert Hehr, Mrs
Dwight Reynolds and Mrs. John
Livingstone; Membership: Mrs.
Paul Woods, Mrs. Norman Elfring,
and Mrs. Don Sharkey; Ways and
Means: Mrs. Ray Krempel, Mrs.
Henry Karner, and Mrs. Loren Wild; Year Book: Mrs. Jack Graf,
Mrs. Joe Bondie and Mrs. Robert
Bosman; Baby Photo Contest; Mrs.
Harold Frey, Mrs. Erwin Sehmid'
and Mrs. Gerald Coe; Hospitality; i
Mrs. Erwin Schneider and Mrs. Everett Esch and Publicity, Mrs. Lynn
Burdick. '
REV. ENGEL
gan which was installed in 1945.
At the same time an organ chamber was built in the rear of the
church. In 1947 the interior of the
church was remodeled. The remodeling included Tewiring and new
fixtures, enlarging the sacresty and
acquiring of new chancel furniture
A new parsonage was built on the
property behind the church in 1953.
Barn   Destroyed  by   Fire
In Heavy Weekend Storms
A barn owned hy Edwin Klager
at S220 Klager Rd. was destroyed
by fire about 1 p.. Sunday afternoon
Saline firemen fought the blaze for
About four hours after the barn had
Teen struck by lightning. The big
barn could not be saved but tare-
men did manage to save another
large barn only a few feet* from
the flaming structure.
Lost in the fir^rere 400 bushels
of grain and a la_W^nount of hay
and tools. Luckily, tne stock usually housed in the barn were outside
when the fire started.
The fire *was a result of the heavy electrical storms that hit the
Washtenaw County area last weekend, bringing to an end the prolonged dry period.
Mrs.   Wanda   Thomas
-Honored    at   Shower
Mrs. Aubrey Giltrow entertained
at a personal shower for Mrs. Wanda Thomas on Tuesday evening.
Games and contest were enjoyed
by all. Refreshments *were served
from a table attractively decorated
in bridal appointments..
Mrs. Thomas's marriage to Charles Burkhart will take place on
Saturday, June 11th.
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