Toward Better Schools National Citizens Council forms with 68 members
The National Citizens Council for Better Schools begins work to alert citizens to school problems with a roster of 68 members led by chairman Ralph K Gottshal president Atlas Powder Company Wilmington Del Regional office in Minneapolis will coordinate efforts with 21 members from the Midwest The council plans consultations state leaders loan of educational forms and cost based distribution of materials including working guide booklets Initial financing comes from a Carnegie Corporation grant of 500000 for two and a half years
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National Citizens Council For Better Schools
Ralph K. Gottshal
Atlas Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Midland Bank
Minneapolis
Citzens
Michigan
Midwest
Indiana
Cho
Montana
National Citizens Council
Carnegie Corporation
42nd annual Michigan Retail Hardware convention opens in Detroit
Looking Back Over The Years recalls the 42nd annual Michigan Retail Hardware Association convention opening in Detroit with G Lambarth Alwin Gross Edward J Muir and R G Wahl expected to attend. Also notes social visits births and real estate moves involving local residents and families.
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G. Lambarth
Alwin Gross
Edward J. Muir
R. G. Wahl
Michigan Retail Hardware Association
Detroit
Alwin Burkhardt
Fred Haarer
Bridge Club
Mary Delaforce
Marjorie
Joan Sturm
Ypsilanti
H. E. Parsons
Ralph Hunt
Saline Hospital
Arthur Miller
Bixby Hospital
Adrian
Lucille Aprill
Clinton
Fred April
Saline Rifle Club
Milan
Ann Arbor Visit and Local Council Time Change
George Schmid Jr and Miss Julia Layher spent Sunday in Ann Arbor. Gottlob Gall will move to the Con rad Boettner farm around April 1. Ypsilanti reports Dandelion blossoms. The Village Council met and voted to observe standard time, with the marshal to set the court house clock accordingly. Rev H A McConnell of Fenton attended the Baptist Church anniversary ceremony.
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George Schmid, Jr
Julia Layher
Ann Arbor
Gottlob Gall
Conrad Boettner
Ypsilanti
Saline Student James Austin Wins $300 Scholarship
James Austin of Saline, attending Eastman School of Music in Rochester New York, has been awarded a $300 student aid scholarship for the second semester of the 1955 56 school year. He will assist in musical activities at the Eastman School of Music as part of the award, announced by Howard Hansen.
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James Austin
Saline
Eastman School of Music
Rochester
N. Y
Austin
Easiman School of Music
Howrd Hansen
Private Owners' Tree Farm Acres Show Increase
The American Tree Farm System more than quadrupled acres in 1935 to a new record 4,145,946, with total certified acreage at 57,835,910 as of Jan 1. Georgia led with 3,734,284 acres, Texas 3,370,099, and Oregon 3,263,792. Four states joined in 1955, with expansion planned for 1956 in several others.
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American Tree Farm System
C. A. Gillett
American Forest Products Industries, Inc
Geogia
Texas
Oregon
Alabama
Mississippi
Kentucky
Iowa
Ilinois
Utah
Wisconsin
Vermont
Connecticut
Indiana
New York
Delaware
Oklahoma
Polio Drive Reaches Goal in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County March of Dimes polio drive surpassed its $57,600 goal, raising $84,071. Ann Arbor led with $30,691, plus contributions from Dexter Dixboro East Ann Arbor Pittsfield Manchester Saline Whitmore Lake Willow Village and several townships. Chairmen included Mrs. John H Huss in county, Mrs. John Goslee in Ypsilanti, Mrs. Richard Warner, and Mrs. George Dibble in Ann Arbor.
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Washtenaw County
Drive Chiirman
John H. Huss
Huss
Cannister
Ann Arbor
Dexter
Dixboro
East Ann Arbor
Pittsfield Village
Pittsfield Park
Manchester
Milan
Saline
Whitmore Lake
Willow Village
Augusta
Bridgewater
Freedom
Lima
Lodi
Lyndon
Northfield
Pittsfield
Salem
Scio
Superior
Slyvan
Ypsilanti
John Goslee
Richard Warner
George Dibble
Advice to Ice Fishermen During Thawing Conditions
The state conservation department urges ice fishermen to stay off thawing ice and avoid fires and large gatherings on the ice. If ice breaks, kick to rise and roll to safety. Do not attempt swimming rescues. lie flat and offer something for the victim to grasp while pulling them to safety.
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Lansing
State Conservation Department
Grandma Knows Best on Cold Myths From Old Wives
A nostalgic column debates old winter lore about avoiding colds. It contrasts grandma's drafts and bundling advice with new ideas on germs and infection, suggesting the old customs may have had some practical sense despite modern doubts.
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The
Saline Observer
Michigan Press Association
United States
Canada
Lves Weekly Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Michigan Press Service
George Schmidt Jr
Sandusky
Ohio
Griswold-Wagg Motor Company
Cleveland
Fred Aprill
William Hart
Findlay
D. F. Reeves
East Michigan Ave
Fred Lambarth
Charles Hanson
North
Hanson
John Wurster
Mademoiselle
Forest Between &. A. & Washtenaw
Westover
Lucy
Lucille Ball
Suntouch Square
Parle Aen
Ss. U
Detroit Edison
Power Reactor Development Company
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Lake Irie
Monroe
New
Consumers Power
Chrysler
Burroughs
Fruchauf Trailer
Holley
Advertian
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Dodge
Bonneville Salt Flats
Danny Thomas
Bert Parks
Lawrence Welk
Abc-Tv
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