First Huron Valley Babe Ruth All Star Game Draws 500 Fans
Willow Run Nationals win 8 3 over National League in Saline under lights. Toby Scott belts a 400 ft homer, Ezell Cole and Jim Creech contribute extra-base hits. Local Miss Babe Ruth winners named Pat Squires Pau la Strank Martha Lee Hoye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Huron Valley
WOIA
Milton Hartman
Huron Valley League
Tom N. Johnston
Johnston
Pat Squires
Ypsilanti
Lincoln
Babe Ruth
Paula Strank
Martha Lee Hoye
Dexter
David Northeck
Joseph Chamberland
Ann Arbor
Willow Run
Toby Scott
Scott
Jim Creech
Manchester
Ezell Cole
Cole
Creech
Junior Red Cross Delegates Selected
Marilyn Tobiass of Saline and Jackie Warren of Ann Arbor are chosen to represent Washtenaw County at the Junior Red Cross leadership training center in Williams Bay Wisconsin August 13 to 23. They join about 100 middle west youths to learn leadership through Red Cross philosophy, safety, and international activities. Both 15, eleventh graders, will assist in guiding local Red Cross programs this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Tobiass
Saline
Jackie Warren
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
Red Cross
Williams Bay
Wisconsin
Middle West
Marilyn
University High School
Elmer Tobas
Parker Road
Lodi Township
Jackie
Ann Arbor High School
Arthur Warren
South State Street
United States
Washtenaw
County
Saline Girl Recalls Her Part in Girls State Experience
A Saline girl writes about attending Girls State events at the University of Michigan. She describes senate sessions, a missing roll call, penalties, committee appointments, and a late night elevator duty. Awards go to Connie Law and Sue Parkin, certificates and pins are issued, and the group laments leaving after a touching farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Wolverine
TheAmerican Legionary
Ea Hall
Connie Law
Spaulding
Sue Parkin
Girls’ State
University of Michigan
Furness Family Guests of Thosses in Cleveland
Mr and Mrs James Furness and daughters Betty and Sue of Cleveland Ohio were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Thoss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Furness
Betty and
Sue
Cleveland
Ohio
John Thoss
Sidewalk Repairs Delayed For Saline Barging Festival
Sidewalk work on West Michigan Avenue stalls until after Saline's Barging Festival August 30 and 31. Merchants plan to move merchandise onto the sidewalk during the event while repairs to the sagging walk in the 100 block include lowering the sidewalk installing new curbs and filling coal bins under the walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Michigan Avenue
Dancer’s Department Store
Walker’s Bakery
Saline’s
Saline
West Michigan
Visel Family Reunion at Delhi Park Highlights
The Visel Reunion took place Sunday at Delhi Park with a pot luck dinner for about 100 attendees. Executive leaders Mrs Kenneth Taylor served as president and Miss Frances Visel as secretary, and afternoon entertainment was planned. Mr and Mrs Perry Kightlinger and family returned from a week in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visel
Delhi Park
Kenneth ‘Taylor
Frances Visel
Injured in Car Crashes in Willis and Milan Areas
Two serious crashes injure Mr. and Mrs. John R. Gault and Mr. William Brabant at the Saline-Milan and Stony Creek intersection. Others, including J. H. Swayze and James Geehan, sustain injuries as cars collide. officers cite stopping errors and right of way rules. Additional weekend crashes injure Joyce Egbert, Causie Burroughs, and David Meinzinger while Ardis Koskela is treated for bicycle injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gault
Tuttle Hill
Willis
William Brabant
Palmer Rd
Saline-Milan Rd
Stony Creek Rd
St. Re Mercy Hospital
Annaver
Gault
Ford Motor Company
Rawsonville
Brabant
Mr. Brabant
J. H. Swayze
Tuttle Hill Rd
Milan
Gulf Oil Company
Pauline
James B. Geehan
Michigan Ave
Adrian
Saline-Milan
Geehan
Saline
James Levlett
Joyce Marie Egbert
Fourth St
Ann Arbor
Major Warlow
Madison
Huron River Dr
Dixboro Rd
Causie Burroughs
Harriet
Beyer Hospital
David John Meinzinger
Westmorland
Detroit
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Seven Mile Rd
Tower
Saline Steer Club Mid-Summer Tour Honors Grooming
The Saline Steer Club held a noon August 8 tour at Saline Park with a pot-luck dinner for members parents and sponsors. Judges Elton Ealy Gerald Haarer and Frank Britton named winners based on showmanship grooming steer handling and barn cleanliness with First Bob Austin Second Pat Teachout Third Janet Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Steer Club
Saline Park
Bob Austin
Pat Teachout
Janet Weber
Elton Ealy
Gerald Haarer
Frank Britton
Miss Saline Fair Queen Contest Opens for Entries
Saline Jaycees announce Miss Saline contest entries due by September 5. Queen chosen September 12 by Jaycees judges and crowned at Saline Community Fair September 13. Prizes include watches bracelets bands radio and bonds with local business support and entry forms due with photo by Sept 5 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Jaycees
Don Rapp
Saline Community Fair
Cananda Nisce Cirl
F. C. Riekhoff
Giltrow’s Pharmacy
Revelings Drug Store
Lady’s Electric Razor
Harrison TV
Columbia Hi-Fi Record
Permanent Wave
Anderson’s
Westside Hardware
Baily Recreation
Schmid’s
Gamble
Walker
Saline Savings
Citizens Banks
Ormsby & Gage
Lambart’s
Walker's Bakery
Adair’s
Saline Food Center
Chisolm Service
Frank Carter's
Texaco
Red Feeman Shell
Saline Hotel
Saline Dairy
Country Market
Five Point Place
Carl’s Place
Saine Mercantile
Hull’s Grocery
Hartman Insurance
Wright Cleaners
Teen Canteen
Saline Home Improvement. Co
Saline Plans Sidewalk Sale August 30 and 31
The Saline Chamber of Commerce approved a two day sidewalk sale with banners reading SALINE SIDEWALK SALE. Merchants will display and move merchandise onto the sidewalk in front of their shops, with indoor sales possible if it rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Saline
Saline Community Calendar and Church Notices
Rotary meets at 12 05 with Rev Alwin Seimsen presenting Western National Parks slides. Trinity Church council canceled for August. Mary Martha Guild hosts at 8 p m, Mrs Lorin Jedele. St James vacation Sunday no Sunday School or church services. City Council meeting August 19 at City Hall. Sidewalk Sale sponsored by the cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Alwin Seimsen
Trinity Church Council
Mary Martha Guild
Trinity Church
Lorin Jedele
St. James
Saline Open House At Disposal Plant On Monroe St
The city of Saline hosts an open house at the disposal plant on Monroe Street on August 22 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event invites all residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Monroe St
Saline Junior Deputies Thank Community At Family Day
The Saline Junior Deputies and their captain thanked Washtenaw Republican Family Day organizers at Delhi Park for truck support from Saline Home Improvement and equipment from Clinton Machine Co. The Teen Can teen provided a popcorn machine powered by the generator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Junior
Saline Home Improvement
Washtenaw
Delhi Park
Teen Canteen
Clinton Machine Co
Faust Reunion at Port Huron Draws 75 Attendees
Faust family reunion held Sunday in Port Huron with 75 members and guests attending. The youngest present was 1.5 months old and the oldest was 86 year old Arthur Faust. A potluck dinner and afternoon entertainment were enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
Port Huron
Arthur Faust
Ladies Aid Society Meets at President's Home Friday
The Executive Board of the Ladies Aid Society of Federated Church will meet at the home of President Mrs Clarence Johnson on Friday August 23 at 12 30. Plans for fall activities will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of Federated Church
Clarence Johnson
Jaycees Harvest Sweet Corn for Local Wholesalers
The JCC's harvest sweet corn on Bob Katz's farm. Since late last week they pick each night to fill wholesale orders from local merchants and buyers in Ann Arbor. Four acres produce an excellent crop, praised by all who have tasted it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JCC
Bob Katz
Ann Arbor
Saline Man Wins Jaycee Hole in One Contest
Saline resident Art Michaiki won the Ypsilanti Area Junior Chamber of Commerce annual Hole in One Contest at Par 3 Golf Course. His drive stopped 1 foot 10.4 inches from the cup. Fred Cras grove of Ann Arbor took second. Paul Ratkos, Mike Ulvysherr, and others placed third to sixth. Fifteen runners-up earned prizes as proceeds support community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypsilanti Area
Chamber of Commerce
Wayne
Washtena
Art. Michaiki
Saline
Fred
Crasgrove
Ann Arbor
Aest Fogt
Arbor
Paul Ratkos
1Sr
Mike “Ulysherr
Ypsilanti
Area Junior Chamber of Commerce
New Tile Co. Opens in Saline by Sutton
Sutton Tile Co. opens in Saline at 153 E Bennett St with Rolland Sutton owner. Sutton, a five year Saline resident and former Air Force signal engine flight pilot, started tile work in 1934 and will install clay tile marble slate and other stone products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton Tile Co
Saline
Rolland Sutton
Sutton
E. Bennett St
Rolland
Tiile
Washtenaw Tile and Fireplace Co
Botsford Tile
Air Force
Saline High Student Mark Delay to Graduate Driver Training Institute
Mark Delay of Saline High will graduate from the 29th Driver Training Institute in Michigan this Friday August 16. The two week course, funded by Auto Club and run by the University of Michigan with public instruction authorities, trains teachers to teach driver education and behind the wheel methods for high school students at 75 Michigan schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Delay
Saline High
Driver Training Institute
Saline High School
Michigan
University of Michigan
State Department of Public Instruction
State Safety Commission
Automobile Club of Michigan
Auto Club
U-M
A. A. “Vezzani
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Babe Ruth All
Lincoln High School
Mike Bixby
Roy Wiebush
Joe Chandois
Dick Malenzack
Jeff Fischer
Ernie Siemen
Lynn Day
Terry Dooley
Eddie Hogan
Pat Farrell
Pickett
Manchesoy Ee Ponce
Ardis Koskela
Seventh St
University Hospital
Liberty
Third Sts
Miss Koskela
Beulah Robinson
RAT One
Area Three
Seee
Robison & Johnson
Admiral
Deede Radio
Universal Die Casting
Saline Area
C. Merritt Martin
Queen
Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ener
St. Andrews Catholic Church
Federated Church
Bond Forbes School
Ducan Robison
Ella Munroe
The
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees Sweet Corn Project
Saline Man
New Tile Co
Raynor Scudder
Wade Scudder
Bessie Collins
Wallace
Mason Sunday
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