Saline Residents Highlight Rose Bowl Honor and Civic Debate
Erwin Schmid received the Distinguished Service Award from the Citizens Committee of Saline for community work during the past year. The award will be presented at the Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner. The piece also covers local officials and educators debating curriculum reform to educate the 75 percent of students not headed to college, including calls for community colleges and adult education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Schmid
Saline
Schmid
Alvin Siemsen
Alwin Gross
Charles Osgood
Chamber of Commerce
William Lyons
William Britton
Citizens’ Committee
Allen Wiedman
Oncy
Elliott
Northwestern
Detroit
Elliot
Saline City
Saline Hotel
Omar Feldkamp
Earl
Hugh Reveling
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Bridgewater Tavern
Deede Radio
Revamp of Public Schools Aims to Meet Student Needs
State Superintendent Dr. Eugene Elliott predicts significant progress in revamping curriculum over the next decade. He notes earlier limited training reached about 15 percent of students, now 25 percent, with many graduates entering the labor force unprepared for modern life. The coming decade targets broader, stronger programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene B. Helliott
Carl B. Ende
Lansin
SetrSit
Elliott
Lodi Plains Academy Founder and Century Old House
The article recounts Prof. Rufus Nutting founding Lodi Plains Academy in 1847 near Ann Arbor, with 136 students in 1849-1850, tuition 9 to 15 dollars annually, and a later sale of the property. It notes Edwin Willits as a notable graduate who advanced to Congress and state leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi Plains
Ann Arbor
Rufus Nutting
Karl D. Weavie
Saline and
Textile
Michigan Historical
Academy
Bald
Nutting
Patchin
North Adams
Edwin Willits
Willits
Monroe
State Constitutional Commission
Congress
State Normal School
Ypsilanti
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan State College
Harrison
Cleveland
Saline Community Notes Warm With Winter Skies
Saline residents report a bright wintry scene on the main drag with snow and ice, carols in the city, and local meetings set. Weekend outages worried hatchery operators, while a Dodge truck launch in Detroit and a California trip highlight regional chatter. Public notices include Saline Fair profits, city finances, and a Rose Bowl telecast at local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Deedes
Frank
George
Buzz
California
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Elmer J. Steele
Ray Alber
Detroit
Max Fosdick
Detroit Edison
Jerry Coe
Jerry
Florida
Henry l Leutheuser
St. Paul’s Church
Henry
Storm Hits Rural Telephone Lines Across Michigan
A sleet storm caused major damage to Michigan Associated Telephone Company lines with about twenty rural lines out of service and 43 poles down. Coldwater crew plus locals are repairing it, with restoration expected by week’s end near Bemis Willis Maple and Kaiser roads.
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Michigan Associated Telephone Company
Coldwater
Bemis
Willis
Maple
Kaiser Roads
Archery Club Again Active in Saline Meetings Begun
The Saline Archery Club will start weekly meetings and target practice Friday January 9 at eight o'clock. Sessions occur on the third floor above the Kroger store. The club extends a cordial invitation to all interested in this growing, healthful sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saline
Kroger
Senior Class Play Delights Audiences This Week
Last night’s show delighted crowds with humorous scenes and the final performance follows tonight. Students invite everyone to attend and enjoy the Senior play.
Camping For Children Discussed By Child Study Group
Miss Katherine Simms executive secretary of the Ann Arbor YWCA spoke to the Child Study group on Tuesday January 6. The topic Camping for Children covered camp history and key selection factors for parents including health and sanitation leadership and program quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Simms
Ann Arbor
Y.W.C.A
Miss Simms
State Health Department
Washtenaw Historical Society plans January meeting
The Washtenaw County Historical Society will hold its January meeting on the ninth at eight p.m. at Clements Library in Ann Arbor. C. Storm, director of the library, will present slides and a film and discuss early manuscripts. Members only. refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County Historical Society
Clements Library
Ann Arbor
C. Storm
Engagement announced Ruth Marie Sweetland to Richard Burmeister
Mr and Mrs Mark Sweetland of Scio Church read announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Marie to Richard Allen Burmeister son of Mr and others named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sweetland
Scio Church Read
Ruth Marie
Richard Allen Burmeister
Saline Residents Featured In Local Life and Weddings
A Saline couple reflects on football glory and local milestones. The groom attended the University of Michigan and Navy years, now works with his father. Also noted is a summer wedding plan and an engagement between Martha Lorraine Sally and Martin William Busch, both with ties to Ann Arbor schools and local businesses.
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Carl Burmeister
Saline
Miss Sweetland
Ann Arbor High School
Hamilton Business College
Washington, D. C
Kansas City
Saline High School
Burmeister
University of Michigan
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Marquette University
Charles Sally
Ann Arbor
Martha Lorraine
Martin William Busch
Herbert C. Busch
Farm Group Alternative For UMT Farm Group Alternative For UMT
A Pittsfield community group met despite a snowstorm at the Hertlers home on U S 112 to discuss Michigan Farm Bureau resolutions. They backed a minimum price support aligned with production quotas and urged school district reform, rural health aid, and non compulsory military training.
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Pittsfield
Dan Hertler
U. S. 112
Michigan Farm Bureau
Dwight Baylis
Armstrong Power
Lacey Clements
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lodi Academy
Wolz Studios
Des Moines
Iowa
Observer
Saline Community Fair Association
Legion
Arthur H. Clarke
South Haven
American Legion
Michigan Legionnaire
New Legion
A. A. Elsesser
Lansing
Co. Historical Society
Arizona
Tempe
Wolverines
West
Alexandra School of Cosmetology
Annn Arbor
Busch
Rabideau and Harris
Men’s Clothing
S.C
5. C
P.S
U. of M
Ohio’s
Ohio Bunch
Butte
Montana
Margaret Fairbanks
Seattle
Alice Schleh
Dean Hammond
Bert
Hd Guthard
Ray Carlton
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