Who's Who In Saline John Ford Principal at Saline High
John Ford principal at Saline High School comes from a lineage of teachers. Born in Alpena Michigan on December 31 1917 he grew up amid schooling families and later earned a Hillsdale College degree. He began teaching in 1939 in Pittsford and Flint before serving in the Air Force. After the war he returned to Hillsdale College and in 1947 met Superintendent Jensen who offered him the principalship and band director role at Saline High. He has led the school for six years as its principal amid a doubling of size and high student regard.
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Ford
Alpena
Michigan
Wichita Falls
Texas
Hillsdale High School
Hillsdale
Life Magazine
Hillsdale College
American Conservatory of Music
Chicago
Pittsford
Flint
Pearl Harbor
Air Force
Ann Arbor
Jensen
Saline High School
Saline High
In Memoriam Citizens Bank Saline Director 34 Years
The Board of Directors of Citizens Bank of Saline expresses sorrow at the death of a director who served more than thirty four years. His wise counsel and business ability were invaluable to the bank. They mourn him as counselor and friend and extend sympathy to surviving family. Saline Michigan April 10, 1953.
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Citizens Bank of Saline
As- Bank
Fifth Grade Mothers Meet in Commercial Room
Mothers of the fifth grade pupils gathered in the Commercial Room last Friday evening with Mrs. Lester McCoy in charge. An interesting and informative discussion was held about school activities and parent involvement.
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Lester McCoy
Suspicion and Public Service Prompt Thoughtful Reflections
Esther Landwehr shares reflections on why suspicion follows public figures from presidents to a city trash collector. The piece argues many doubts arise from not understanding others’ jobs and notes the burden on public servants to carry responsibility and suspicion with a straight face.
Wolverine Boys State Opens June 18 1953 Delegates Named
Robert Groeb and Walfred Larson named as delegates to Wolverine Boys State for 1953 with James Courey and James Hoeft as alternates. The session runs June 18 to June 25 on the Michigan State College campus with about a thousand attendees.
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Robert Groeb
Walfred Larson
Wolverine
James Courey
James Hoeft
William B. Lutz Post
The
American Legion
Saline Rotary Club
Jensen
Mr. Ford
Saline
Richard Miller
Kelvin Braun
Michigan State College
State
Legion
Whirligig
Saline High Class Plans Bank Visit in Detroit
The Saline High School class led by Mr. Hill will visit Manufacturer's National Bank in Detroit on Tuesday April 28. Saline Savings Bank arranged the trip for the students.
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Hill
The
Saline High School
Manufacturer’s National Bank
Detroit
Saline Savings Bank
Board of Education Election Of Major Importance
Saline Area voters prepare for the April 22 1953 Board of Education election. Neil Tracy and Mrs Robert Merchant seek one year terms while Erwin Feldkamp Alwin Burkhart Norman Guenther Carl Burmeister and Carl Seeger vie for two year terms. Three year seats list Dr Gordon Prout Dr Harold Miller Mrs Robert Tefft Carl Peck E R Richards Mrs Ernest Zahn and Charles Osgood.
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Board of Education
Saline Area
Neil Tracy
Robert Merchant
Erwin Feldkamp
Alwin Burkhart
Norman Guenther
Carl Burmeister
Carl Seeger
Gordon Prout
Harold Miller
Robert Tefft
Carl Peck
E R. Richards
Ernest Zahn
Charles Osgood
Observer
Girls State program to enroll 300 Michigan juniors
Unit 322 of the American Legion Auxiliary selects Elizabeth Dicks of Saline for Michigan Wolverine Girls State at the University of Michigan from June 16 to June 24. Three hundred juniors are chosen statewide. two will go to Girls Nation in Washington, D C. The program teaches practical government, with a $35 sponsor fee.
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B. Lutz
American Legion Auxiliary
Elizabeth Dicks
Saline
University of Michigan
Wolverine
Michigan
Washington, D. C
United States
American Legion and Auxiliary
Gains Miller 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr. and Mrs. Gains Miller of 5950 Willow Road celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Easter Sunday April 5 with a family gathering. They wed in Leipsic Ohio on April 5 1908 and moved near Milan in 1912. They have five children Ruth Howard Miller Edna Van Hoeser Ev erett Mass Mabel De Foo Detroit and Florence Loesch plus one granddaughter.
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Gains Miller
Willow Road
Millen
Leipsic
Ohio
Milan
Ruth
Howard Miller
Edna van Hoeser
Yonkers
N. Y
Mabel de Foo
Everett
Mass
Florence Loesch
Detroit
Local Families Welcome Newborn Babies and Surgeries Noted
Saline General Hospital reports three births: a son born April 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Feldkamp weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. a daughter born April 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Kohler at 6 pounds 4 ounces. a daughter born April 10 to Mr. and Mrs. George Kelsay weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. Tonsillectomies listed for Phyllis Collins and Roseanne Owens of Saline, Robert Royal of Ypsilanti, Suzanne Royal of Ypsilanti, Phillip Briggs of Milan, Dianna Miles of Milan, Gordon Moore and Wayne Moore of Manchester.
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Harold Feldkamp
Saline
Elwin Kohler
George Kelsay
Milan
Phyllis Collins
Robert Royal
Ypsilanti
Suzanne Royal
Phillip Briggs
Dianna
Mrs. Hagen Attends Michigan Family Relations Conference
Mrs. Arthur Hagen spent Friday and Saturday in East Lansing attending the complete session of the State-wide Conference of the Michigan Council on Family Relations at Kellogg Center, Michigan State College. William Dusterbeck, patient at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, is recovering satisfactorily.
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Arthur Hagen
Hast Lansing
Michigan Council On Family Relations
Kellogg Center
Michigan State College
William Dusterbeck
St. Joseph Hospital
Ann Arbor
Child Study Club Met at Mrs Walfred Larson Home
The Child Study Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Walfred Larson’s home with Miss Esther Middlewood from the Michigan Department of Mental Health as speaker. She outlined the Basic Needs of Children and illustrated mental growth signs using actual cases. A brief business session, refreshments, and a silent auction followed, helping fund club projects. Assistants included Mrs James Fox, Mrs Harold Brown, and Mrs Reid Ross.
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Walfred Larson
Esther Middlewood
Michigan Department of Mental Health
James Fox
Harold Brown
Reid Ross
Going Away Parties For Al Hoeft
Albert Hoeft Jr left to serve his country and was feted at George Brassow’s home with a dinner. The Trinity Lutheran Church Young People’s Society bid farewell to Donald Feldkamp and Albert on March 23. John Klumpp entertained ten young men at his parents’ home. On April 4 Saline Dairy Softball and Bowling teams hosted a gathering at Cecil Albertson’s home. Easter Sunday dinner honored by Mr and Mrs Owen Hoeft, Mr and Mrs Robert Jewell, and Mr and Mrs Ivan Jewell.
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Albert Hoeft, Jr
George Brassow
Young People’s Society of
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hoeft
Donald Feldkamp
Albert
John Klumpp
Saline Dairy
Cecil Albertson
Owen Hoeft
Robert Jewell
Ivan Jewell
Governor Williams to Speak at Monroe Banquet
Governor G. Mennen Williams will be guest speaker at the Monroe County Red and Gun Club Annual Banquet on Monday night April 20. Joe Schonberger of Monroe serves as Banquet and Ticket Chairman with Neff as toastmaster. buffalo roast planned.
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G. Mennen Williams
Monroe County
Red and Gun Club
Fred Peterson
Neff
Buffalo
Joe Schonberger
Monroe
Michigan
Hosmer Family Guests Dine with Local Residents
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hosmer and son Roger visited Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hosmer at Oxford on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zurlinden and family and Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Leonard of Whittiker were Saturday evening dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leonard.
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Oscar Hosmer
Roger
R. G. Hosmer
Oxford
Arthur Zurlinden
Laverne Leonard
Whittiker
Jack Leonard
All Sport Banquet Set At Saline High April 30
Saline High School hosts its first all sports banquet on Thursday April 30 at 6 pm in the school gym. Sponsored by the Rotary Club tickets are sold by the sophomore class. About 75 athletes attend with Boys Glee Club entertainment. Speakers include Julie Franks Leo Jensen and several school and team leaders. Master of ceremonies will be Judge George Wood. A Big Ten Football highlights film closes the event.
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Saline High School
Rotary Club
Arthur Katterjohn
Julie Franks
Michigan
Leo L. Jensen
Gordon J. Prout
Bard
Harold A. Miller
John Padsen
Mario Marchisio
Howard Hill
Dick Miller
Ron Finkbeiner
Joe Graf
Wally Larson
George Wood
Kenneth Rogers
Home Economics Department
Saline Council Amends Traffic Code For Speeding
City of Saline passes amendment to traffic code establishing a $5 base speeding fee plus $1 for each mile over the 10 mph limit. The measure clarifies charges for traffic violations and sets new penalties.
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Saline
Dodge 1953 Spring Style Show At Saline Dealership
Himer J Steele announces Saline Dodge spring showing featuring 13 solid colors and nine two tone options with three new colors Shoal Green Seashore Green and Mecca Blue. New design details include harmonizing interiors chrome trim and a plastic gear shift indicator. Public invited 9 am to 9 pm daily and Sunday afternoon. Rev and Mrs R R Feuell visited Detroit on Tue Wed Thu.
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Dodge
Himer J. Steele
Saline Dodge
Steele
Mecca
Saline High School Spring Concert Showcases Modern Music
The Saline High School Band presents its Annual Spring Concert on Tuesday April 21 at 8 p m in the school auditorium featuring modern contemporary numbers and rhythms. Guest soloist Glen Smith from the University of Michigan School of Music will perform trombone works with the band. A Cornet Trio and a Cadet Band will perform during intermission. The band travels four days later to East Lansing for the State Band Contest. Admission is free.
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Saline High School
Raymond Scott
Bennett
Walters
King and I
Rogers
Glen Smith
University of Michigan Schoo of Music
Jim
East Lansing
City Plans Street Improvements and Finance Steps
Christina Schnierle and Jim Austin of the High School Mixed Chorus earned Excellent ratings at the State Vocal Contest in Hast Lansing after district success. City actions include funding talks for streets, side walk assessments over five years, and a road maintainer purchase. Officials urge sewer and water taps to vacant lots before further street work.
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Christina Schnierle
Jim Austin
Hast Lansing
Christina
Jim
Department of Public Works
Citizens’ Committee
Room Mothers Association Names Next Year Leaders
The Room Mothers Association met in the Commercial room of the school on Monday evening for its final session. Mrs. Allen Wiedman was chosen chairman for next year. The group will include two mothers from each of eleven new district schools. A reception and tea for new Room Mothers and faculty will be held Monday evening May 11 at Saline High School Auditorium. An outline for a new social development course was presented for inclusion in next year’s curriculum.
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Room Mothers Association
Robert Merchant
Allen Wiedman
Saline High School
Robert Starling
Beammond Memorial To Be Presented
A memorial to the late Burt D. Hammond, presented by friends and neighbors, will go into the new Saline Hospital fund.
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Beammond
Burt D. Hammond
Saline Hospital Fund
Youth Fellowship Slates Talk by Goodwill Official
Saline Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts William J. Weddell of Goodwill Industries Detroit for a color kodachrome slides talk on employing handicapped people. Presentation titled Turning Discards Into Time Cards. meeting at 7 30 with Don Jeppesen organizing worship and Sharon Starling handling refreshments.
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Bob Kreuter
William J. Weddell
Goodwill Industries of
Detroit
Saline
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Goodwill Industries
Weddell
Don Jeppesen
Methodist
Sharon Starling
Sharon Larson
Pvt Lindemann Heads to Fort Lewis Washington
Pvt Deen J Lindemann travels to Fort Lewis Washington after nine days delay with his mother Mrs Emma Lindemann at 1205 Belmar Place He trained at Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania with the Fifth Infantry Division after enlisting last December He attended Saline High School and worked at the Kaiser Frazer plant for two years
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Ft. Lewis
Wash
Deen J. Lindemann
Emma Lindemann
Belmar PI
Lindemann
Indiantown Gap
Fifth Infantry Division
Saline High School
Kaiser- Frazer
Open Letter Announces Vocational Guidance Talk in Saline
A Saline Michigan letter invites high school students to an April 14 1953 talk at Federated Church by Ken Youngs Universal Die Casting and Manufacturing Corp director of industrial relations. The session aims to aid pupils in preparing for a living and a complete life covering self realization relationships economic efficiency and civic responsibility. Henry McKenzie signs the invitation.
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Leo Jensen
Saline
Michigan
Jensen
Federated Church
Kenneth Youngs
Universal Die Casting and Manufacturing Corporation
Youngs
Henry McKenzie
Graf ties 60 yard dash record at CMU Relays
Saline captain Joe Graf wins the 60 yard dash in 6.6 seconds in the Class A section of the Central Michigan College Invitational Relays. Milan athletes Fred Tschirhart and Carl Shelton win medals in the 880 and high jump. Mt. Pleasant and St. Louis win Class B and C titles respectively. Flint Northern takes Class A on Friday. Saline finishes eighth in Class C among 21 schools.
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Saline
Joe Graf
Whitehall
Jim Coury
Fred Tschirhart
Carl Shelton
Milan
Tschirhart
Shelton
Mt. Pleasant
St. Louis
John Palmer
Flint Northern
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John Ford
Hillsdale County
Memoriam
Saline, Michigan
Esther Landwehr
Diogenes
al Hoeft
R R Feuell
Room Mothers Association Meets
Washtenaw County
South Lyons
St. Paul’s
Imperial Roller Rink
Pvt
Fort. Lewis, Wash
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