Bronze Star Awarded to Luther Heitler of Saline Michigan
Service Calcutta Major Luther T Heitler of Saline Michigan has received the Bronze Star Medal announced by Brig Gen Charles W Lawrence commanding general of the India China Division Air Transport Command. The division is completing homeward moves of freight and personnel as it fulfills its war mission of trans India India China and intra China transport. It has flown cargo and passengers on regular day and night routes once deemed impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Luther T. Heitler
R.F.D
Saline
Michigan
Charles W W. Lawrence
India
China
Air Transport Command
India China
Overseas service details of Kenneth Gramer and H Edwards
The men served across the Pacific theater from Farragut Idaho to Japan aboard LSM 10 and with the 32nd Infantry Division. Gramer fought in New Guinea Saipan Leyte Luzon and Kyushu while Edwards earned the Combat Infantryman Badge Asiatic Pacific and Philippine Liberation Medal awaiting Christmas port return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragut
Idaho
Virginia
Norfielk
Texas
Gulf
Panama Canal
San Diego
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
New Guinea
Australia
Philippines
Guam
Saipan
Okinawa
China
Japan
Meridan
Equator
Grameyv Iito
Eilen
Far East
Jae
I da Ata Silo
Willard
H. Edwards
Ruth M. Hartman
Willard Jr
Elaple Avenue
Saline
Michigan
Kyushu
32Nd
Class of Eleven Renew Baptismal Covenant at St Pauls
A class of eleven adults renewed the baptismal covenant by the rite of confirmation at St Pauls Evangelical Church on Sunday morning. Following the service, officers were elected: President Mrs Martin Blair. 1st vice president Mrs Dean Brandt. 2nd vice president Mrs Walter MacArthur. secretary Mrs Charles Miller. treasurer Mrs William Stierle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pauls Evengelien
Martin Blair
Dean Brandt
Walter MacArthur
Charles Miller
William Stierle
Veterans Return Home From War Fronts and Overseas
Among the boys arriving home this week are John Elbert Schroen from France with SHAEF signals, Elmer Burkhart from the South Pacific with service in England France Germany and the Pacific, and Willard Bredernitz discharged at Great Lakes after Navy duty in the South Pacific. Eugene Feuerbacher returns unannounced from Sampson and Long Island after Navy service. Fritz Schumm, Army in Europe, appears in Saline post discharge. Warren Martin, Marine, transferred to Motor Transport and moved from Guam to North China. The Rev. and Mrs. Dashner learn of sons in the states arriving within 24 hours of each other. Private Walter Dashner, MP intelligence, served three of five years overseas and plans to continue in the Army. Phrates Nara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elbert Schroen
France
Signal Corp
SHAEF
Elmer Burkhart
South Pacific
England
Germany
Pacific
Willard Bredernitz
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Eugene Feuerbacher
Sampson, N. Y
Long Island
Fritz Schumm
Europe
Saline
L. C. George Dashner
St. Johns Church
Bridgewater
Ypsilanti
Walter Dashher
Soldier’s European Sojourn Led to Army Service
He discharged before returning home, served with the Quartermaster Transportation branch, spent thirty months overseas in the European area. He entered the U S Army in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quatermaster Transportation Branch
U.S. Army
Ann Arbor Couple Wed in Saline Church Ceremony
Miss Juanita Jane Emmett of Platt Road and Robert MacPherson of Ann Arbor were married Saturday at 2 pm in Saline Methodist Church. The Rev R B Hocking officiated. A luncheon at the bride’s home followed the ceremony and a reception was held in the evening. Both are employed in Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter, Emmett
Platt Road
Saline Methodist Church
Juanita Jane Emmett
Robert Macpherson
Ann Arbor
Hocking
Ann Arhoy
Township Taxes Schedule for Saline Township
Collection of township taxes will be made at several dates and banks: Dec 29 at Citizen's Bank, Jan 19 at Savings Bank, Feb 2 at Citizen's Bank, Feb 16 at Savings Bank, Feb 23 at Citizen's Bank, and March 2 at Savings Bank, at home by appointment. Albert Bredernitz, Saline Twp. Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen’s Bank
Savings Bank
Saving’s Bank
Albert Bredernitz
Saline Twp
Former Resident Henry J. Walker Dies at 80
Burial services were held here Saturday December 16 for Henry J. Walker age 80 born in Ypsilanti. He moved to Saline as a child and spent early life there. He died Tuesday last week in Dansville Michigan where he had resided since leaving this city. Survived by his widow one daughter and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
J. Walker
Ypsilanti
Saline
Dansville
Michigan
Central York notes on local social visits
Mrs. Alger Allison spent Thursday with Mrs. Bruce LeBaron and Mrs. Mary LeBaron. James LeBaron was ill late this week. Bruce LeBaron and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Orley Neff in Milan for supper Wednesday. Alger Allison hosted the Rev. and Mrs. Ray McLaughlin of Saline for supper and evening Friday. Mrs. Alger Alison visited her sister-in-law Mrs. Alvin Murray of Mooreville Wednesday. Alger Allison visited his brother Milard Allison on Stoney Creek Road Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Allison
Bruce LeBaron
Mary LeBaron
James LeBaron
Myr
Orley Neff
Milan
Alger Allison
Ray McLaughlin
Saline
Alger Alison
Alvin Murray
Mooreville
Alger Aliison
Milard Allison
Stoney Creek Road
Local Social Notes Highlight Visit to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Reports show Mrs. Herman Mayer recovering at home after a hospital stay. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Monave hosted visits from Mrs. Bert Moore Mrs. Chas. Naylor and Mrs. Herman Grogshans, and Mr. and Mrs. William Birkle with their East Ann Arbor family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Bert Moore
Chas. Naylor
Herman Grogshans
Herman Mayer
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
William Birkle
East Ann Arbor
Bert Monave
Christmas Party for La cies Aid at STONY CREEK Church
The young married members hosted the Ladies Aid for a Christmas party with a program Thursday night. Attendees included Mrs Clifford Riddy of Waltz and Miss Porter Pichards of Ann Arbor, both listed as guests. Additional visits and callers came from local households as the community shared the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Ridhdy
Oterth Pichards
Ann Arrmay
Bridgewater Farm Bureau Notes and Meeting Plans
The farm bureau reported 261 bounty payments this year after a series of faxes. The December meeting was at Charles Alber’s home. The January 8 gathering will be hosted by Marvin Breitenwischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachout
TBA
Bridgewater Community Farm Bureau
Charles Alber
Marvin Breitenwischer
Mooreville Veterans Attend Friendship Club Christmas Party
Local veterans who have received honorable discharges from service attended the C. E. S. Friendship Club Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Maude Seamans in Ypsilanti. Mooreville School plans a Christmas program Thursday December 26 at 8 p.m. Bert Drerer has returned home from St. Rogerh Hospital and is recuperating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
C. D. Finkbeiner
Clarence Feldkamp
Reese
Trankenmuth
Nhither
Livingston County
Entente
Mis
Lorrin Pauer
Lorvine
University Hospital
Ashler Bure
Lerrin Enver
Tamas McCtins Ie
Anaet
St. Joserts
Storey Flos Lin
Ana Arher
Ties
Dah Pri Bea
George Kelsey
Clarence Turner
James Ferrington
Emmett Murray
Dale
Ralph Reese
Reta Norman
Ta Kanitz
Mary Cox
Lucy Rudland
C.es. Friendship Club
Maude Seamans
Ypsilanti
Mooreville
Bert Drerer
St. Rogerh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sixth Army
Olaf Gramer
Kenneth O. Gramer
Mom and Pop
O.K
United States
Kenneth
Kenneth Gramer
Ford Motor Co
West Saline
Merry Christmas
Farm Bureau
Merritt Martin
Warren
Marines
North
Patricia Sanford
Southbridge
Mass
Boston
P.T. A
Tess
Oshers
Central York
Stony Creek
Pat
Adie
Aely
Ana
Floyd Sehneider
Manchester
Ralph West
Mary Drake
Detroit
Harold Drake
Ralph Moore
George Turk
C. Clouse
Saline Theatre
William Bendix
Susan Hayward
Brad Taylor
Jane Frazee
Betty Hutton
Arturo de Cordova
John Garfield
Eleanor Parker
Pride OF the Marines
Randolph Scott
Ruth Warrick
Robert Mitchum-Barbara
Hale
West OF the Pecos
John Wayne
Ann Dvorak
Judy Garland
Robert Walker
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