Washtenaw County Death Toll Rises After Holiday Crashes
Weakened by two fatal crashes near Saline, Washtenaw County records six accidental deaths for the holiday week end. Allan A. Davis of Detroit died in a Friday crash. Gerald Gainsley Jr. of Dexter drowned after ice broke. A Monday collision west of Saline killed James A. Rhea of Royal Oak and James C. Schaefer of Elkhart with Mrs. Marjorie Rhea dying later. Injuries also reported in Ann Arbor area crashes and a three-car US-112 collision near Pittsfield Township.
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Saline
Washtenaw
Allan A. Davis
Detroit
Portage Lake
Gerald Gainsley, Jr
Dexter
University Hospital
James A. Rhea
Galtin
Royal Oak
James Cyril Schaefer
Johnson St
Elkhart
Ind
Marjorie Rhea
James Rhea
Pittsfield
Gertrude L. Sheets
Sweet Rd
Blanche M. Maher
Beyer Hospital
Holiday safety push targets highway carnage and coffee antidotes
American industries push to curb holiday crashes as the National Safety Council notes Dec 24 fatalities peak. Partners including the liquor and auto sectors, Seagram, and police groups promote coffee to fight fatigue, with ads across 76 newspapers reaching millions of readers.
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National Safety Council
Tratornal Order of Police
T.cmits
Philadelphia
Tires and Rims Stolen From Saline Auto Dealer
A burglary at the A. and M. Chevrolet Company in SalineMonday night saw five tires and wheels taken from two new cars parked outside. Tracks in the snow indicate suspects and state police at the Clinton post are investigating.
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A. and M. Chevrolet Company
of _ Saline
Clinton Post
Pin Party Honors G T T at Coldwater Legion Stall
Mrs Harold Brown and Mrs Forrest Hoeft received five year service pins at a General Telephone Company pin party and dinner at the Legion Stall in Coldwater. Attending were operators and employees from southern Michigan offices. Mrs Brown was helped by daughters Carol and Beverly.
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Harold Brown
Forrest Hoeft
General Tele Phone Company
Legion Stall
Coldwater
Michigan
Brown
Hoeft
Saline
Carol
Beverly
Five Day Forecast Snow Flurries Through Weekend
Temperatures trend near normal with a colder Wednesday and gradual warm-up by the weekend. Snow flurries or light snow possible through Friday and again Sunday, with precipitation around .20 to .40 inches. Lakes Erie and Ontario remain near normal with highs near 30s and lows in the 20s.
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Lakes Erie
Ontario
Gala Party at Shady Knoll Hosts Welcomes New Year
A New Year’s Eve gala at the Shady Knoll home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Savery brought together guests including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Wehl, Mr. and Mrs. John Wurster, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Andren, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Scruggs, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy, and Mr. and Mrs. Donied Gall.
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Kenneth Savery
Savery
Shady Knoll
Robert. Harrison
Alton Wehl
John Wurster
Richard Andren
Karl Scruggs
Robert Kennedy
Doneid Gall
Saline Library Association to Convene January 13 Event
The Saline Library Association's annual meeting is set for Friday evening January 13, 1956, at eight o'clock in the Saline Library. Attendance is open to adults 21 and over who borrow books from the library.
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The
Saline Library Association
Saline
Gamble Store Named Mall Chain Saw Dealer
The Mall Tool Company of Chicago appoints Gamble Store as a Mall chain saw dealer and service agent for Saline. Gamble features the MG series including 6MG to 5MG with four to ten horsepower options, offers a large stock of tools and parts, free demonstrations, literature, and questions answered on Mall chain saws.
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Mall Tool Company of
Chicago
Gamble
Saline
Saline Council Approves Natural Gas Pact Measure
Saline city council approved a plan allowing Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. to install mains and supply lines if voters approve in Milan and Saline. A March 12 election will decide, with service extended along lines from M-17 US-25 and US-23. If passed, gas could reach homes by summer for furnaces.
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Saline
Michigan Consolidated Gas Co
Charles Henderson
Ann Arbor
Michigan Consolidated
Milan
Henderson
Michigan Public Service Commission
Michigan Consolidated Company
Detroit
Muskegon
Delayed Observer Issue Due to Flu and Strep Illness
The Observer reports a printing delay this week as four pressroom workers contract flu and strep. The illness slowed operations, causing the issue to miss the morning mail by a few hours.
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Observer
Morning Mail
Puppet Talk Highlighted By On Line Woman's Club
The January meeting of the On Line Woman's Club will be held January 10 at Mrs. Carl Moehn's home on E Michigan Avenue. Speaker is member Mrs. Meredith Bixby with talk titled Puppets the World of Make-Believe.
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Online
Womans’ Club
Carl Moehn
E. Michigan Avenue
Reuben Finkbeiner
Meredith Bixby
Thyra Bixby
Meredith
Henry McKenzie
George Kantiehner
Carl Carr
Margaret Miller
Drivers' License Bureau Closed in Saline
On order of Washtenaw County Sheriff Erwin L. Klager the Saline drivers' license bureau is discontinued due to lack of demand. Applicants must apply at other Washtenaw County Sheriff Offices for licenses.
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Erwin L. Klager
Washtenaw County
Saline
Grass Fire Disturbance Near Country Market Spreads
Saline Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to four grass fires behind the Country Market. A rubbish fire escaped containment and spread to surrounding grass with no property damage. Crews extinguished the blaze within minutes after arriving.
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Saline
March of Dimes Drive Launched in Washtenaw County
The Washtenaw County polio drive opened with a Loyal Order of Moose dinner in Ann Arbor. The goal is 575,600 with receipts funding patient care, research on the Salk vaccine, and training medical specialists. Andy Cappaert’s recovery story highlights ongoing needs.
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Washtenaw County
Lodge Hall of the Loyal Order of Moose
Ann Arbor
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Saline
William Miester
Andy
John H. Huss
University Hospital
David
Saline to hear Detroit speaker on area development
January 16 meeting at the American Legion Hall features Vince Madison supervisor of area development Detroit. He will discuss regional growth and show a 40 minute film, with Ronald Powers of Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce also speaking. Attendees invited to join the effort to boost Saline area economy and community projects.
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Timater
Greater Saline
Vince Madison
Detroit
Madison
Detroit Edison
Wil
Ronald Powers
Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
Saline Girl Weds Detroit Man in Catholic Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Donald D Burk hart of Lakeland Florida announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Lou Burkhart to Albert J Magnatta of Detroit Michigan. The ceremony was held at St Augustine Catholic Church Detroit on Saturday December 31 The bride a Michigan State University graduate and teacher at Holt Michigan The groom attends MSU and they will live in East Lansing.
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Donald D. Burkhart
Winsdor St
Lakeland
Florida
Saline
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Ora W. Sheets
Hugh A. Maher
Maher
Kenneth B Green
Green
Sheets
N. State
Barney Briggs
Edna Briggs
Norbert Weber
Davis
Kenneth R. Baker
Stony Creek Rd
Frank Sansalone
Dearborn
Mary Sansalone
U. S. 112
Dixboro
Marjorie O. Rhea
James C. Schaefer
Indiana
Schaefer
U.S. 112
Rhea
William Brown
Ware Ct
Willow Village
Chain Saw
Probate
Woman’s Club
Drivers’ License Bureau
Edwards Brothers, Inc
Retha Thoms
N. Thayer
St. .Joseph Hospital
Ann Arbor Rd
Pleasant Lake Road
Thoms
Peter
Clark P. Flood
Ortonville
Howard E. VanCamp
Pontiac
Keith M Flood
Mr. Thoms
Mirs Thoms
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