British Language Barriers in German Occupation Letters
Dale Noble relays his Germany assignment in Wiesbaden sharing the tense, humorous, and frustrating realities of Allied governance. He explains language gaps in quadripartite talks, cultural misunderstandings, and the challenges of translating agreements for the German public in the four occupation zones.
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Dale Noble
Germany
Saline Observer
Berlin
U. S
Civil Administration
Allied Control Authority
London
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Barrs to Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Barr will observe their sixtieth wedding anniversary on Monday April 5 with a quiet Sunday afternoon reception from friends and neighbors. Mrs Barr will be 84 on Tuesday and the couple previously celebrated their golden anniversary in Florida in 1938.
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George Barr
Florida
Mr. Barr
Easter Party and Spelling Bee at Dell School
An Easter party was held at Dell school with outdoors egg hunts and gift exchanges. Dorothy Marian won the school spelling bee, with Marie Sacks runner-up, prompting Dorothy to represent the school at Manchester in April. Mrs. Monaghan attended a county teachers’ institution in Ann Arbor.
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Dell School
Monaghan
Manchester
County ‘Teachers’ Institution
Rackham
Ann Arbor
Sec District Sets Enviable Record at Legion Meeting
The American Legion Second District held a Tuesday night meeting at the Legion hall with ex Colonel Wayne Smart presenting Universal Military Training. About fifty members and Auxiliary served a ham dinner as they discussed the Junior Baseball League entry sponsored by Wiedman Auto Company. District Commander Bearse noted 5827 members across 33 posts and highlighted Miss Gilmore of Ypsilanti winning the State Oratorical Contest with a 500 dollar scholarship and the Ann Arbor Post winning the State Basketball title and advancing to the National Tournament this month.
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American Legion
American Legion Hall
Wayne Smart
Ladies of the Auxiliary
Waline
Wiedman Auto
Bearse
Miss Gilmore
Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Nation-Wide Campaign for Foreign Aid Opening May 1
A Washtenaw County drive as part of a nationwide Crusade for Children aims to raise 60 million dollars for relief of war victims in Europe and Asia. Mrs. Bensis Likert of Ann Arbor chairs the county effort designated American Overseas Aid United Nations Appeal for Children.
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Washtenaw County
Europe
Asia
Bensis Likert
Ann Arbor
United Nations
Appeal For Children
Likert
Jay H. Payne
Ted
City Declares Spring Clean Up Campaign
The City launches a Spring Clean Up during April urging residents to remove curb debris. Leaves should be composted or burned by owners, while other burnables are burned. The City will assist with rubbish removal, with a small haul fee and optional neighbor sharing. Public dumps open on announced days with restrictions on easily burnable material.
Community Auction Set At Saline School Grounds
President Erwin Schmid of the Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a community auction at Saline school grounds on Saturday April 24 at 1 pm Clarence Cook acts as auctioneer The sale uses the same discounts and terms as the previous auction Items should be mailed to Saline Box 177 for listing on the auction bill to be distributed before the sale
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Erwin Schmid
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Saline
Clarence Cook
Scouts Are Advanced to Second Class at Court of Honor
Harry Anderson Dave Breder nitz James Cook and Jerry Gon ser of Troop 46 were advanced to Second Class Scouts at the Court of Honor held in Ann Arbor Tuesday night.
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Harry Anderson
Dave Bredernitz
James Cook
Jerry Gonser
Ann Arbor
Beyond Our Time film shown at Methodist church
A 40 minute sound motion picture titled Beyond Our Time will be shown at the Methodist church Friday evening at 8 oclock. Produced by the Protestant Film Commission with 19 denominations, the film aims to present a forthright religious message using Hollywood craft to reach the current generation.
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New Protestant Film Commission
Hollywood
Program For Relief At St. Pauls
Members of St. Pauls Womans Guild plan a Friday April 9 program at 8 pm in the church fellowship rooms. George Petrassian will discuss the European Relief Program known as the Marshall Plan. The event includes a sound film The Road They Walk and a sacrificial supper with a free will offering for Purina cereal aid to Europe.
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St. Paul’s Women’s Guild
George Petrassian
University of Michigan
Petrassian
Iraq
Italy
United States Army
Petrossian
School Conditions Take Definite Upward Turn
NEA and U S Office of Education and AAUW say 1947 brought real gains in U S school conditions. Improvements cited include higher teacher salaries and better retirement and sick leave, with new or improved school plants in many communities. Officials warn public interest must be sustained to avoid slipping back.
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NEA
U. S. Office of Education
American Association of University Women
America
United States Office of Education Association
Office of Education
Belmont Farley
Kathryn McHale
Association of University Women
N. BH. A
Savé
Farley
McHale
Blood Donor Drive Urges Saline Residents to Register
Saline residents aged 18 to 50 in good health are urged to register for a blood clinic in Ann Arbor on April 21 22 and 23. Donors may sign up with Mrs Clair Harms or Red Cross headquarters in Ann Arbor. Blood collected will be processed into plasma by the Michigan Health Department Laboratories and provided free to local hospitals.
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Ann Arbor
Clair Harms
Funeral Services For Saline Resident Margaret Burkhart
Mrs. Margaret Harmon Burkhart died early Saturday at age 76 from a stroke. Born in Saline October 31, 1871, she was daughter of Anson and Jane Warbadin and widow of George Burkhart. Survivors include son Donald and granddaughter Mary Lou, plus sister Mrs. Fred Gillen of Pontiac. Funeral Monday at 2:30 at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev. R. S. Hocking. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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Margaret Harmon Burkhart
Ann Arbor Street
Saline
Anson
Jane War"th “Bedainn
George Burkhart
Donald
Mary Lou
Fred Gillen
Pontiac
Lockwood
Hocking
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs. Caroline Rentschier Rites Held at St Pauls
Mrs. Caroline Rentschier died at 85 in Pittsfield township after a week’s visit with her daughter Mrs. Arthur Heininger. Born in Detroit March 9 1863 she married Charles Rentschler in Freedom township on her birthday in 1892. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery Saline followed funeral at St Pauls church. Survived by daughter Mrs Meininger and five grandchildren. service attended by many including relatives from Dexter Pontiac Toledo Ann Arbor and Wayne.
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Caroline Rentschier
Arthur Heininger
Pittsfield Township
Rentschlier
Monroe St
Saline
Freedom Township
Detroit
Anton and
Christina Butler Schoen
Charles Rentschler
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Meininger
Ellen Wenk
Albert Schoen
Jacob Schoen
Dexter
St. Paul’s Church
Alvin Siemsen
Oakwood Cemetery
Fred Gillen
Harmon Gillen
Betsy Lou Gillen
Pontiac
Hattie Potter
Clinton
Agnes VanDuzer
Toledo
Margaret VanDuzer
Birdie Feiner
Fred Wahr
Wanda Ryan
Max Bleass
Nellie Noble
Walter MacArthur, Jr
Carl Kazmaier
Ann Arbor
Harry Freeman
Jordan McQueen
Beverly Gates
Glen Knicely
William Coleman
Ross Nobile
Jennese
Til
Earl Schroeder
Hollan
Rural teacher payshortfall sparks debate
Mr Farley notes the school year budget tops about $2,550 per teacher with half earning more and half less. He highlights a tragic condition where some teachers in rural areas still earn under $1,000 annually.
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Farley
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