Saline Sidelights and Local Fixes
Saline families return from vacations in Florida and Sacramento with several residents noting trips. Readers discuss Alaska money lore, Kipke coaching quip, and Mrs. Karner asking when Saline Heights streets will be paved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Landwehr
Florida
Gordon Prout
Delmar Schrager
Howard
Howard Scruggs
Fred Giesel
Steven
Sacramento
California
Hk’mos
Alaska
Harry Kipke
University of Michigan
Devires
Henry Karner
Saline Heights
Saline Legion Auxiliary plans Jan 20 dinner for Polio Fund
The Wm. B. Lutz No. 322 unit met with 34 members at the Legion Home on December 29. President Gwenyth Armbruster presided as reports were read and filed. Committees reported on girls state eligibility, Polio Drive kickoff, and the national project Building of Wooden Churches in Germany. A donation was voted, gifts for Gold Star mothers bought, hours and miles credited for hospital and blood bank work, and a Christmas gift exchange followed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Lutz No. 322
Saline American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Gwenyth Armbruster
the Legion Auxiliary
Maetinhaus
Sally MacArthur
Germany
Winifred Dieterle
Lou Dell
Cornelia Hall
Bernice Armbruster
Genevieve Martin
Clara Finkbeiner
Bernice
Verla Mae Beach
Veterans Hospital
Ann Arbor
Jean Goble
Dog Licenses And Vaccinations This Week
The City Clerk will issue 1954 dog licenses once the 1954 vaccination permit is obtained. January 22 Friday 7 to 9 PM at the Fire Station Dr Frahm and Dr Davis will handle licensing. Room Mothers meet at the school Monday 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frahm
Dr. Davis
E. J. Muir
March Of Dimes Under Way In Washtenaw County
The March of Dimes funds polio prevention field trials in 200 U S counties starting February 1954 in Louisiana and aims for a 1955 vaccine if successful. One third supports gamma globulin and vaccine trials, one third funds infantile paralysis research and professional training, and the final third aids local patients. Washtenaw County has relied on national funds for epidemic aid, with long term patient care available without limits, aided by respirator centers at University of Michigan Hospital serving five states.
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United States
Louisiana
National Foundation
Washtenaw County
University of Michigan Hospital
University Hospital
Local Man Appointed Commanding Officer
Earl Moehn a lifelong Seline resident has been named Commanding Officer of Squadron 12 in the University of Michigan AFROTC unit, holding Cadet Lieutenant Colonel. He attended Michigan State and the University of Michigan pre med program while continuing Air Force training and was chosen for a Firepower Demonstration at Eglin AFB Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Moehn
Seline
University of Michigan
Moehn
Moecr
Michigan State
U. of M
Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
Florida
Secret Sister Party at Feder ated Ghareh School
The Women s Class of Feder ated Ghareh School hosts its annual Secret Sister party Friday night January 8 at 8. Mrs Howard Johnson hosts with Mrs John Dicks Sr assisting. The identities of the year long Secret Sisters will be revealed and the monthly class meeting will be held with Mrs Johnson presiding.
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Federated Ghareh School
Howard Johnson
John Dicks
Johnson
Saline Announces Local Births and Medical Staff
Mr and Mrs John Saren of Ypsilenii welcome a baby boy born December 21 weighing seven pounds six and a half ounces. Mr and Mrs Robert Demcak of Dexter announce a son born December 31 weighing eight pounds. Medical staff Fay Bergey Patricia Swanson Anna Parsons all of Saline. Surgical Kit Young of Saline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Saren
Ypsilenii
Dee
Robert Demcak
Dexter
Fay Bergey
Patricia Swanson
Anna Parsons
Kit Young
Saline Year in Review 1953 Highlights and Changes
A year of major change in Saline includes parking meters controversy, school district reorganization, and a vote on tax rates and bonding. New businesses opened. several stores moved or expanded. the Saline Mill Theatre gained statewide notice and the high school band won first division at the state contest. Church upgrades, parsonage construction, and a proactive City Council are noted alongside street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovendad
I*airs
Lucxy 7
Lambarth Hardware
Merritt
S. 24
Sul
Gambles
Saline Variety
Saline Food Center
Burg’s
Saline
Saline Mill
Trinity Liheon
St. James
Major City Projects and Expenditures for 1953
City 1953 budget lists 1.41 mile curb and gutter installed funded by property owners. Outside contracts covered streets excavation sand gravel and double seal coats. Fire department expenses include pay hose dryer and equipment. Cemetery work includes tiles manhole blocks ravine trimming trees and power mowers. Police car trade in file cabinets and insurance premiums noted. Audits, library fund, summer recreation, survey and municipal league costs recorded along with water property appraisal painting and repairs to the water tower. Total sums shown include 10147.85 and 2986.84 and 2104.25 and 400.00 and 500.00 and 700.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Mills
Russell
N. Lewis
Sa line Library Association Holds Regular and Annual Meeting
The Sa line Library Association will hold a regular meeting Friday January 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the library followed by the annual meeting at 8:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saline Library Association
Saline Hotel Restaurant to Remain Closed Through Jan 11
The Saline Hotel Restaurant will stay closed until January 11 for painting and decor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Saline area notices two elections and a missing soldier
Corporal David Dale Levieit is reported missing in action in Korea after departing on September 6, 1950. His family and the community await official word while a separate Saline election on January 9 seeks voter approval for two proposals including a $875,000 school bond and an 11 mill tax increase to fund two new elementary schools and various high school remodeling projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giltrow’s Pharmacy
Michigan
Saline Area
David Dale Levieit
War Department
Korea
Levieit
Levileit
Pusan
North
Borea Ry
57H Wield
7Th Infantry Division
Levlett
Bishop Road
Saline
Saline High
Ft. Benning
Georgia
Puerto Rico
Tokyo
Pvt
James Levlett
Germany
Maurice
Hastern
Corporal Levleit
Daniel Levleit
James Levleit
Saline High School
United States
Saline Area School District
Legion Auxiliary Sponsors Public Dinner
The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a public dinner on January 20 at the Legion Home with proceeds benefiting the Polio Fund. Plan to attend and watch for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Winter Taxes Now Due
January 19 is the last day to pay Winter Taxes without penalty. From January 20 through February 28 a 3 percent penalty is added. After March 1 payments must be made at the County Treasurer's office in Ann Arbor City Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
E. J. Muir
B and B Recreation Burglarized In Jan Night Break-In
The B and B Recreation was entered on January 2 when Roy Berglund found the cash box emptied at 1 30 p m. He notified the owner at Monroe and the police at 2 30. A broken rear window latch allowed entry and about 350 were taken with no other items disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Berglund
Monroe
Rogers
Restaurant burglar sentenced after break-ins at Carl's Place and Manny Hertler
Clifford Smith was sentenced Monday for burglaries at Carl's Place and Manny Hertler. He received five years probation, a $200 fine, $100.09 in costs, and must pay $188 restitution for both break ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Smith
Carl’s
Manny Hertler
Arrested for Driving With Revoked License
Chence Sewall was arrested early Sunday on driving with a revoked license. He served two days in jail and faced a $10 fine or five days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chence Sewall
Kenneth Rogers Promoted to Assistant Cashier at Saline Bank
Kenneth Rogers was promoted from teller to assistant cashier at Saline Savings Bank. The promotion occurred during the bank's regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rogers
The
Saline Savings Bank
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Legion Aux
March of Dimes
Howard Burr
Arthur Katy
Robert Katz
John Fiock
Robert Bassett
Ray Alber
Hugh Sorensen
John Schaffer
Wilsow Village
Douglas Milhan
Lee Robison
Atlanta
Mitchigan
Review of 1953
Dodge
Toscri
Library News
Cpl
David Levieit
David. Levleit
Legion Auxliary
B & B Recreation Bureglarized
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