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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
8
The Saline Township board in Washtenaw County Michigan adopts Article V Regulations Parts 4 and 5 establishing building standards. It mandates that single floor dwellings in District R-1 have at least 960 square feet on the first floor and restricts new or altered multi floor dwellings accordingly.
The amendments modify lot area requirements for various dwelling types including single family, two family, and multi unit buildings. One acre minimum remains for detached two family dwellings, with exemptions for parcels platted under state law and public water and sewer. Additional rules address semi detached terraces and groups with more than two units, plus motel and trailer park use approvals by the township zoning board.
The notice describes proposed use and location with hearing time. if the proposed location, erection, or use harms public health safety morals or general welfare, the use shall be denied. Amendments take effect August 27 1956 and are issued by Raymond Strieter Township Clerk.
Damp fall conditions slow harvests across the county. Donald Johnson says sprouted heads reduce milling quality and raise losses for many farmers. He notes corn and hay are affected if wet weather continues, while August rainfall exceeds the normal. University meteorologist cites polar front and Bermuda High shifting cooler temps.
A veteran owner argues that major league teams can no longer win with farm systems alone. Trades and bonus players are essential as top farm personnel and coaching costs rise. The executive cites Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh and St Louis as examples of trades filling gaps across all 16 clubs.
The morning worship at Federated Church will include the Ordinance of Baptism at 11 o clock. Pastor centers on Adolescence The School and The Church. Adult choir directed by James Austin will sing an anthem and Gene Austin will perform a solo. Church School teachers meet with the pastor after dismissal. A joint meeting of Presbyterian Elders and Baptist Deacons follows the service.
A profile notes Rosemary De Camp often plays mothers and older characters. It recalls her early casting proving age is a state of mind, with Jimmy Cagney’s film years and a 28 year old actress taking on mature parts. The Bob Cummings show shifts her to a TV mother role reflecting private life.
Ollie Crawford jokes that a true fan is the thief who took towels at Heartbreak Hotel and notes Elvis Presley’s gyrations. He recalls Presley developing his jumpy style after an incident with his guitar sideburns.
Police quickly removed 47 year old Robert Lavery after he set up in a theater lobby as a solicitor for the Employes Retirement System. Lavery collected 70 cents in ten minutes before officers questioned him and charged him with illegal solicitation of funds.
Notice to attend a city council hearing on rezoning Lots 23 corner of Spring and Clark in Saline Washtenaw County from single to two family. Hearing set for October 1 1956 at 8 09 p m at City Hall. Protests in writing by September 22 1956 to City Clerk E J Mum City Clerk.
Classified notice seeks foster homes for Indian Mexican and white youths aged 10 to 18 to join families with patience and firmness. Describes board rate of 36 00 for three months plus clothing medical and dental care. requests couples under 65 with no younger children. Apply Michigan Children’s Institute Ann Arbor Washington Heights phone 02 3209. Mrs Minnie Boyd thanks friends for cards gifts and flowers.
Florence Anderson, tired of being forgotten, changes her name to Lynn Dollar to fit a money theme. She promotes the idea with a dog named Penny and a roommate renamed Nerissa Nickel, while eyeing broader payoff from the gimmick.
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