1957-06-13; Saline Observer

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[Saline Merchants
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Saline, Michigan, Thursday, Jane 13, 1957
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.Last Saturday the Saline Merchants were handed their" first de-
ILt o£ the 1957 seas-cm. Wayne
lulayed very good ball, having only
lone error. Don Piscopink stood,
out very well for tne winning team,
having two doubles.
For the home team it was a
I bad day. Being handicapped by,
nine errors. For Saline, Hoeft stood
out, having three hits out of five
[rips to the -plate. Hoeft had a
home rua, a couble arici a srngle..-
Saline has two more times this.
season t0 §et even mm Wayne.
Sunday on the other hand  was-
! a perfect day for the home team.
They heat Ford Local 849, 9 to 0,
in their first shutout of the season.
Young Dick Alien stood out for
Saline. He pitched a three-hit ball
game for Saline. He also helped
matters a lot by getting four hits
for five trips'.
Toosen, Ford's picher, stood out
for the losers.
This weekend the Merchants
have a game Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's game is at home.
It will he played in the park. We
will take on the Michigan Plumbers from Ypsiianti Sunday. The
contest will be played in Wayne
against Feister's Oil Co.
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Hoeft p
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Sudman cf
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0
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Steamen rf
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Hayes, 3b
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5
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Horie lb
4
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Welcher If
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2
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Ma'comber 3b
5 '
1
2
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Lincoln rf
5
2
2
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Elrod ss
4
1
1
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Howton cf
4
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Parffil p
4
1
1
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Smith p (7th)
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Wayne
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Sunday
FORD  Local
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0
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Church lb
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0
0
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J.-Harper cf;
3
0
0
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Autlen rf
3
0
0
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-Simpson c
3
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1
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Parker If
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Barrett p (7th)
0
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Saline
010 310 202—9" 13
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Speaks At Annual Alumni
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Banquet Saturday Evening
Miss Christa Bretikreutz,' left
Berlin Germany- on .May the 18th,
and arrived in the ,'U nit ed
States 11 cays latter. She. graduated from Saline High School "in
P52 as an exchange student. She
is now staying with her foster
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wood
and family. Miss Bretikreut-f" gave
a speech at the annual Alumni
Banqjiet, Saturday evening, June
8th, her speech was on friendships
"nade under the exchange program,
also learning the customs and ways
«living or a means of understand-
"ifj among the 'people of. other
-oimtrys.  The "Banquet was   held
•at the hew-elementary school.
In Germany she is*"studying to
become a doctor, at the University
pjf Berlin::
She intends to stay about four
months and would' like , to visit
Some, of the hospitals.; in the
vicinity and - compare the. differences in the ways hospitals are
run. ini. Germany and the" United
States.
Christa would like to thank the
class of "57'' very much; for the
scholarship, and she would also
like to' thank her foster-parents
fOr  being so wonderful;
iss Christa Bretikreutz
Jfiss Christa Bretikreutz, speaks'at the Annual Alumni
g««Wet held at the Elementary School Saturday June
New Saline Area High School Floor Plans
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Here are the floor plans for the new Saline Area High-School which is 86,0,00 square feet of school buildraa,.
Floor Plans For
The New Saline
Higlr School
Here's what you've been waiting- for—a chance to examine the proposed" floor plan of the Saline Area High School.
In these 86,000 square feet of school building are incorporated many of the wise suggestions made by teachers
who work with our community children every day; the
knowledgeable  ideas of  architect - :	
Guido A. Binda whose experience 1
in building has been supplemented
by follow-up study of similar plans
in action; and the attitude of the
Saline Board of education who
wants' to build adequately but not
extravagantly for the area.
You won't see a swimming pool
in''this preliminary plan. Research
and inquiry .have revealed that
the upkeep for this "water wonderland" community which is planning for basic- needs, but seeking
also to live within its valuation.
Nor will you see a plush auditorium with permanent foam cushioned seats, deep pile carpets and
velvet draperies.
You will find space provision,
however, in case a swimming pool
ever seems feasible, and you will
see two large areas equipped with
stages and designed for the use
of students and community alike.
Banquets, concerts, plays', adult
and parents programs .will find
ample room—and welcome.
We built too sparingly when we
constructed the elementary school.
The fact was brought home forcibly to everyone when area children filled all trie rooms the first
year. Additions iand emergency
measures had to be provided at
once. Future elementary pressures
will be relieved by converting the
present high school into an intermediate school.
Fifty-two seniors graduated .'this
yfear. The present -Sixth grade
will—if current figures pertain—
graduate about ninety. Below the
sixth grade all classes are running
125* or more. Census takers who
are currently at work on the an-,
nual school count, are reporting
new increases in dwellings' and
consequent numbers .of children
all along the line. Spelling out.our
future need may prove disturbing
to- area residents, but the facts
are irrefutable and must be faced
and met realistically.-
The Area School Board does not*
wish to.make.the mistake of underbuilding again. Neither does it
want to overestimate and*, build
facilities far in advance of-actual
need as revealed by the" census.
This principle* is", evident in the
plans'which allow for projected
enrollments, and also dovetail into
any wing addition--,/should they
become necessary.
' Of one-story construction, 'tlie
building as proposed would be of
steel framework with concrete
block and brick walls. Heavily
traveled areas such a the corridor  and cafeteria,   would ""have
terrazzo floor; class rooms, as-,
phalt tile.
The plan is a hollow square
type, with an open court in the
center, providing' light for inside
class rooms. The square itself in
pleasant weather can become an
open-air auditorium of band concerts, class exercises, or pageants.
Not shown in the plan, but present
in idea form, is the hope for a
band shell in this court, or possibly a two way conversion of the
cafeteria stage for fns'ide and outside use.
A cafeteria, of proven popularity, has been provided in the proposed school, but this single purpose for a 40 x 90 area, used only
during the noon meal, seemed a
wvaste of spate to the planners.
Consequently another need—for an
auxiliary theatre and stage—was
considered and .met, and the combined cafeteria-theater will seat
as many people as our present
gymnasium. Confusion between
gym, speech, and band activities in
the future can be avoided. This
combination room with easy access from the entry, can be used
by the  community as well.
For school or community events
involving as many as 1200 people,
the large 104 x 90 gymnasium,
which also has" its stage, will be
useful. Side bleachers and a separate entrance will channel traffic and seat audiences with a minimum of confusion. During school
•lours the gym may be divided to
provide physical education for
boys and girls simultaneously. Ad-
joining are locker rooms and space
for boys, girls, and the regular
varsity - players and their equipment
Also ad jointing the large gymnasium is a 40 x 45 band room
with two practice rooms, band
Storage,  and   office included.
Twelve regular academic classrooms, measuring 26 x 30 are in
the plan. One Of these has a small
stage at one end for use by English and speech, classes.
Three, large science rooms, 50
x 30, "complete with storage, conference and experiment rooms,
make up -the northeast side of
the" building "and a 60'x 30 aits
and crafts room—also with storage—adjoins..     .,-
Home economics occupies' a,72
x 30 area with all accepted laboratory equipment* and the vocational
agriculture and shop -rooms across
the haU "include' a laboratory, a
classroom, a -farm shop, wood
shop, and (metal shop. Not shown Wood
in this plan,' but a recent change
wdtitld place, the Oraiting and draw-
fnf^room near-the. commercial' department,,'.and- give metal work
a rpom alone. An exit to the rear
of the farm" shop leads to the land
laboratories, and allows for easy
entry of, farm tractors. and ma-.
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offices and nurse's * headquarters
are located at the left of the north
lobby, and a- 44 x 45 library with
small work and conference rooms
adjoining, is at the right of this
entrance.
'Near the school-office, are the
commercial departments' three
rooms for typing, bookkeeping and
office machine   training.
As you study the plan, keep in
mind that these are preliminary
working ideas, drawn up in order
that the Board, school administrators and community might visualize the functional whole. Changes
may, and probably will occur. But
in general this is the result of
ideas from a variety of sources.
This—in essence—is what the community tax payers will vote on
June 24th. This is the tangible result of the $1,650,000 bond issue.
2 Saline Residents
Involved In
Accidents
Carl E. Corniel of 209 Harris St.,
Saline was involved in a two car
collision. The other party involved
was Jesie James Bird of 7415 Carpenter Rd.,- Ypsiianti.' Bird was
taken to Dr. .Prout and treated
for a neck injury.
Another Saline resident who was
involved in an accident was George
Mellanzac. This took place last
Thursday -afternoon. The other party was David Philyps Henning of
4451 Joy Rd., Ann Arbor. No one
was hurt.
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Canteen To
Tomorrow night at. 6:30 Saline's
12 year oid team will launch their
season with a game with Ann Arbor, while the -Babe Ruth team
will launch their season with "the
Burns Park Wolverines from Ann
Arbor in preparation to Huron Valley League play .beginning Monday.
Coaches Tom Johnston and Ernie
Sfeman noted that they had high
hopes for a large turnout for all
games   this  season.
Both games will be at the high
school field with the Babe Ruth
team playing - right after the 12
year olds .perform.
The Babe Ruth schedule as re-^
leased by League President Tom'
N. Johnston is as follows:
AMERICAN DIVISION
Saline, Willow Run (A), Lincoln,
Willow Baptists,
NATIONAL DIVISION
Dexter, Manchester, Stockbridge.
Willow (N).     -:  '
Home Monday Games
June 17— v
Manchester vs. Saline
Stockbridge vs. Willow Baptists
Dexter vs. Willow (A)
Willow   (N)  vs. Lincoln.
June 19—
Saline vs. Stockbridge.
W. Baptists vs. Dexter
Willow (A) vs."Willow (N)
Lincoln vs. Manchester
June 24—
Dexter vs. Saline
.Willow (N) vs. W. Baptists
- „Manchester vs.'Willow (N)
.   Stockbridge vs. Lincoln
June.26— -   I
Saline vs.  Willow- (N)
W. Baptists vs. Manchester.
Willow  (A) vs.* Stockbridge
Lincoln vs. Dexter
July1—     ■ :„
W. Baptist vs. Saline
Willow (A) vs. Lincoln
Stockbridge vs. Manchester
Dexter vs. WfllowiN) ■■ "
Home Wednesday  Games
July 3—
Saline vs. Willow (A)
Lincoln vs. W. Baptists
Manchester vs. Dexter
Willow (N) vs... Stockbridge    .
July 8— *
Lincoln vs. Saline
W. Baptists vs. Willow (N)
Willow (N)  vs. Manchester
Stockbridge Vs. Dexter
July 10—
Saline vs. Willow Baptists
Willow (A)-vs. Lincoln
Manchester vs. Stockbridge
Dexter vs. Willow (NV
July 15—
Saline vs. Willow (A)
"W. Baptists vs. Lincoln
Dexter vs. Manchester
Willow (N) vs. Stockbridge
July 17— -
Lincoln vs. Saline
Willow (A) vs. Willow Run Baptist
Manchester vs, Willow (N)
Stockbridge vs. Dexter
July 24—
American 1 vs. National 1
American 2 vs. National 2
American 3 vs. National 3
American 4 vs. National 4
August 4—
American vs. National All Star ..
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Officers of Alumni Banquet
The T"ee*it Cantee'n' will open -Fri-;
day night June 14m", at 7;30 - P.'W
Season tickets will be on sale for
25 cents per person-Teen Canteen
is open to all teenagers, belonging
to the Saline ATea Schools. Teenagers can bring a guest, but they
must register.
The committee has written, a set
of rules for the chaperones for
the teenagers to go by. They will
be posted at the school.
We would like parents to offer
to chaperone—you may call, Mrs.
Ray Alber 209 and leave your name
with her.
Canteen will provide ping pong,
card games, schuffle "ooard, bad
minton,   and   dancing.
Chaperones this week will be
Mr. and-Mrs. John Those, Mr. and
Mrs. Hoilis Carr and Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Alber.
FIVE-DAY   FORECAST
Temperatures will average near
normal. Normal maximum 67-72
north portion. 72-79 south portion.
Normal minimum. 46-54 north portion, 52-58 south portion. Turning
cooler Tuesday and Wednesday.
Warmer Thursday with little
change thereafter. Precipitation
will average three-quarters of an
inch to 1% inches, intermittent
rain Tuesday and Wednesday with
showers likely Thursday or Friday.
POOR   MEASURING
PATERSON, N.J.   - —Mat
thew Nowosad pleaded innocent to
a charge of parking less than 25
feet from a street corner. He insisted he had measured off the distance with a six-foot ruler. But
Magistrate Joseph J. De Luccia
fined Nowosad five dollars after
Nowosad explained that his measurement had been "three and a
half lengths" of the ruler. The
court decided that was 21 feet.
Saline High School Holds
Commencement Exercises
The Saline High . School commencement program was held
Thursday evening at 8:00. The exercises were held outside on the
football field.
Seating arrangements were in a
semi-circle facing the ' speakers
platform.
. The floral arrangements, by the
Sophomore class were 'very appropriate for the occasion and a clear
sky was maintained through-out
the exercises.
At 8:00 me program started with
the processional which was "Pomp
and Circumstance" by Elagar.
This was played.by Mr. Katterjohn, Saline High School Music Director, on a new organ which was
transported to the field by a truck.
Rev. Alvin Siemsen gave the invocation followed by the speeches
of the Salutatorian, Janet Marion,
and 'the   Valedictorian,   Sally   Jo
A musical rendition .was given
by Sally Stimpson and Sally Haswell playing piano and trench horn.
The number which was heard, was
by Godord from  "Tocelyn".
Mr.-Leo Jensen, superintendent
of Saline Area Schools introduced
the speaker, Dr. Paul Miller, of
Michigan State University. His
speech, "New Horizons With an
Old Philosophy" was easy to understand yet it conveyed his idea.
The graduating class was introduced by Mr. Houghton, principal
of Saline High School followed by
the presentation of diplomas by
Mr. Alvin Burkhardt, representing
Saline Hoard of Education.
Benediction was given by Rev.
Alvin Siemsen. The Junior Class
was honor.guard for the seniors
in" the processional and recessional.
In closing the program, music for
the recessional Grand March from
Aida, was played.
The officers of the annual Alumni Banquet are pictured
above, left to right, Mrs. Florence Cammet, secretary;
Miss Landwehr, treasurer: Mr. Roland Goltz,  Vice-President, and Mr  David Cuff, president.	
The  Annual  Reunion  or
Saline  High School  Alumni
Association Held Saturday
, The annual reunion of the.Saline .High School Alumni Association was held Saturday evening,
beginning with a banquet at the
Elementary School\The Women's
Guild of St. Paul's Evangelical and
Reformed Church served at long
tables, which were centered with'-
wishing wells, filled with flowers,1
and similar favors and programs
carried out a brown and yellow
color scheme. The invocation was
given by Mrs. Bessie Carven Collins, class of 1904, and David Cuff,
president, presided.
At the business session the secretary's report was read by Mrs.
Florence Weber Cammet, '32; the
treasurer's report by Miss Esther
Landwehr, '10, and the vice-president, Roland "Goltz, '38, was introduced. A tribute was given .by
Miss Landwehr in memory of the
late Mrs. Helen Walker Wurster,
Class of "1913, honorary historian,
who had done a remarkable work
in assembling the,old Association
records and keeping them up to
date. * Mr. Cuff introduced Mrs.
Ella , Burkhardt" Finkbeiner, '22,
who has been appointed historian.
The officers elected for next year
are Mrs. Florence Cook Bracey,
president; Mrs. Genevieve' Barr
Martin, vice-president; Mrs*. Jackie
Mitchell Hoeft, secretary;- and Mrs.
ed with a few remarks: Mrs. Helen
Armbruster Griffin told about her
class of 1932, which was the second
to graduate .in the new' school
building, avow the High School.
Of.the class of 44 members, two
"are deceased, and those present
introduced "themselvesr. They were
Mrs. Ina Brown Van Nestand Mrs.
Katherine Burg Bauer, Clinton;
Mrs. Dorothy Gordon Goffe.' Ralph
Hai-wood, Mrs. Ruth Kleinschmidt,
Mrs. Lucille Schmid Steffey and
Mrs. Alam Wiedman Curran of
Ann Arbor; Edgar Westphal, Battle
Creek; Mrs. Irene Fitzgerald Col-
er, Hillsdale; Mrs. Margaret Mc-
Cord Lyke, Jackson; .Mrs. Mildred
Hoeft Jewell, Milan; Mrs. Alberta
Heininger Grant," Detroit; Mrs.
Eleen Girbach McCalla, Whitmore
Lake; and Mrs. Wilma Hoilis Niet-
hammer, Raymond Niethammet,
Hoilis Carr and "Mrs. Sylvia Hertler Camburn, of Saline. - Letters
were .read from Mrs. TaimI Laeno
Kalus, Marquette, Mich., and Louis
Trout, Fullerton, Cal. A guest of
the class was Arthur A. K'alder.
Osseo, Mich.; who was superintendent of the School at that time
and who gave a.short talk._
Miss Christa Bretikreutz of Berlin, Germany, gave an interesting
talk. .*
Graduates;  of-more, than   fifty
Violet   Finkbeiner Harrison,   trea:j years present  were:. Mrs. Louise
surer. . .    __ j Burkhart "Cotton: •  1896;    Lutlier
Donald Jaeger, '46, toasi'mastgr,
presented Charles Gross, '49, who
gave the welcome to the class' of
1957, to which the class president,
Charles Lindemann, responded.
Mary Lou Gall's pupils entertained
with  a group pf dances:
The fifty, year class was represented   by   Mrs.   Lillian   Sanford
about -their graduation ahd the
history of her class of ten, and
Edwin Paul, Parma, also respond-
Briggs, 1898; Mrs. Amanda Sturm
Rogers, 1903; Mrs.'Bessie Carven
Collins and Max Fosdick, 1904;
Mrs.-Genevieve Barr Martin, 1906;
arid Mrs*. ""Lillian^ Sanford" Cramer
and -Edwin Paul. 1907., - .■.
. Dancing followed "at* the High
School gym, for which the Bill
Bottomley  orchestra.   Ann  Arbor,
Cramer, Oakland, Calif., 'v/ho told, furnished ,the : music.   The   gym
was -attractively* decorated „>v*,tb
red, white and blue'and many baskets of flowers.--  .,
ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
St. Paul's Ice Cream Social will
take  place  on   the   church   lawn.
June 19, 1957 starting at'SrOO p.nu
There, wilf be^a%'**C*ouimbT Store,
Fish Pond, and "Ball Throw..- Fua
for all ages' Everyone come.        "