Saline Sidelights on School Congestion and Local Tales
Saline residents are urged to visit the school during class changes to address congestion and safety concerns. A humorous court anecdote from Judge Griffith contrasts small town and city responses to domestic disputes. Douglas Monagin has been promoted to sergeant while stationed near Seoul, Korea, with discharge anticipated in October and ongoing thoughts about a career in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Monagin
Doug
Seoul
Korea
Winter Taxes Now Due
Taxes must be paid by January 19 without penalty. From January 20 through February 28 a 3 percent penalty applies. After March 1 payments go to the County Treasurer's office in Ann Arbor. E. J. Muir City Treasurer.
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Ann Arbor
E. J. Muir
Burkhart Rites Held for Mrs Elizabeth Burkhart
Mrs Elizabeth Burkhart 28 of 210 S Ann Arbor St died Jan 7 at St Josephs Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor after an extended illness. Survived by husband Charles R Burkhart three sons Charles Jr John Phillip and a daughter Elizabeth Ann and her Pennsylvania parents three brothers and a sister. Funeral at Lockwood Funeral Home 2:30 pm Saturday with Rev George Moore. burial Oakwood Cemetery.
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Elizabeth D. Burkhart
S. Ann Arbor St
Charles R. Burkhart
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor
Burkhart
Bryn Mawr
John
Sarah Lappin Dosch
Gladwyne
Saline
Evangel Temple
Charles, Jr
Phillip
Elizabeth Ann
John Dosch
Pennsylvania
Ithan
David and
Paul
Philadelphia
Jertin Beck
Long Beach
Calif
Lockwood Funeral Home
George Moore
Oakwood Cemetery
O. E. S. Sponsors Card Party
The O. E. S. sponsors a public card party to be held on Saturday January 16 inviting all members and friends to attend.
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O. FE. S
Letter to the Editor on schooling and national values
A citizen argues that long term school funding and overcrowding threaten education. He warns that delaying price drops and postponing reforms could cost students a quarter of their schooling, noting potential impact on careers and medical advances. He condemns tax burdens and calls for vision in education policy.
Saline Area Families Welcome Newborns in January
Saline couple Lloyd Finkbeiner announce a son born January 6 weighing eight pounds three ounces. Benjamin Ott's family reports a son born January 11 weighing eight pounds ten and a half ounces. Milan pair John Dindoffer greet a son born January 12 weighing eight pounds five ounces. Medical notes list Clyde Litchard and Anna Parsons of Saline. Tonsillectomies performed for James Horton Milan Ronald Killebrew Ypsilanti Robert Swartzendrubber Ypsilanti.
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Lloyd Finkbeiner
Saline
Benjamin Ott
John Dindoffer
Milan
Clyde Litchard
Anna Parsons
James Horton
Ronald Killebrew
Ypsilanti
Robert Swartzendrubber
Third Annual 4-H Recognition Banquet Held at Saline High
The Washtenaw County 4-H Service Club sponsored the third annual recognition banquet at Saline High School on January 13. About 175 4-H leaders junior leaders and friends were honored. Rev. Robert Richards of Plymouth gave the keynote address and the Lyra Male Chorus performed. The dinner was served by the Chicago Club of Saline High School.
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Saline High School
Washtenaw County
Robert Richards
Plymouth
Lyra
Richards
Frm Bureau
Chicago Club
Saline Area School Proposal Rejected by Wide Margin
Voters rejected the Saline Area School District building plan, 2 to 1, with 962 ballots on Proposal No 1 showing 325 yes and 687 no, and 895 votes on the $875 000 bonding issue with 289 yes and 606 no. Future plans hinge on the Educational Advisory Council and Board of Education with a new proposal likely in two to three weeks.
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Saline Area
Educational Advisory Council
Board of Education
Advisory Council
Saline Observer
Banks Will Accept March of Dimes Gift Cards
The March of Dimes committee arranged with county banks to receive dime cards from contributors. Donors missing by mail may drop cards at Citizens Bank or Saline Savings Bank. A thermometer in Reveling's window tracks Saline's progress, with a push to raise mercury. Sign created for the campaign by Sheldon Rogers.
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March of Dime Committee
Citizens Bank
Saline Savings Bank
Saline
Sheldon Rogers
Saline Hospital Association annual meeting set for Jan 26
The Saline Hospital Association schedules its annual meeting for January 26, 1954, at 8 00 p m in the commercial room of Saline Area School. Members are invited to attend and participate in the proceedings.
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Harold Armbruster
Saline
The
Saline Hospital Association
Saline Area
Car Crash Injures Dean Theurer at Ann Arbor and Russell
Extensive front end damage reported on Dean Theurer’s car after rear ending a Ford pickup driven by Stanley Harris at the intersection of Ann Arbor Street and Russell. Theurer, of 10040 Saline Milan Road, looked for pedestrians before impact. Harris is from Belleville.
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Dean Theurer
Saline-Milan Road
Stanley Harris
Belleville
Ann Arbor St
Russell
Theurer
Feldkamp Sets Saline Scoring Record Against Milan Reds
Earl Feldkamp scored 30 points to break Saline High School’s basketball scoring mark in the game versus Milan Reds on Friday. The previous record holder was Tiarry Fosdick with an unspecified total in 1947. Details appear on Pie 3.
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Earl Feldkamp
Milan Reds
Tiarry Fosdick
City Clerk Office Opens for 1954 Dog Licenses
The City Clerk’s Office will issue 1954 dog licenses once the required 1954 vaccination permit is obtained. January 22, Friday evening from 7 to 9 o’clock at the Fire story will have staff on hand to assist.
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Tre City Clerk’s
Drunken Driving Arrest Report For Ypsilanti Man
George J. Shantz, 59, of Munger Road, Ypsilanti, was arrested at 7 30 p m Monday by Officer Rogers in Pittsfield Township. He pleaded not guilty before Municipal Judge George Wood and was released on $1000 bond. Trial set for January 27.
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George J. Shantz
Munger Rd
Ypsilanti
O’ferr Rogers
Pittsfield
Shantz
Municpal
George Wood
Saline Room Mothers discuss polio drive and constitution change
The Saline Area School District Room Mothers Association met at Saline High School. Jean Taylor outlined the art program while polio prevention and the March of Dimes campaign were emphasized. Members debated a constitutional clause for resignations and reviewed a failed school bond issue.
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Room Mothers Association
Saline Area School
Allen Wiedman
Robert Tefft
Jean Taylor
Saline High School
Taylor
John Livingstone
Eachers Association
Reynolds
Miss Rice
Room Mothers
Ten
March of Dimes
Howard Burr
Advisory Council
Special Notice To Water Users January 15 Payment Deadline
Pedow city clerk announces the January 15 deadline for water bill payments to avoid losing the discount. BE. J. MUIR is listed as City Clerk.
City Takes Option on Westphal Property
The City of Saline has a 60 day option to purchase the Westphal property for 18000 dollars. The parcel runs from Ann Arbor Street to Hall Street about 300 feet deep with about 100 feet frontage. If bought, the site will be a municipal parking lot funded via private capital and parking meter revenue.
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Saline
Westphal
Ann Arbor St
Hall St
Fire Insurance In Force On Building And Contents
Vera D. Curtis treasurer notes fire insurance in force totaling 89 000 dollars on the building and 3 000 dollars on contents at Saline Michigan dated January 8 1954.
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Vera D. Curtis
Saline, Mich
American Legion Auxiliary Sauerkraut Supper Supports Polio Fund
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a Sauerkraut Supper on Wednesday January 29 starting at 5 p m Proceeds go to the Polio Fund Tickets are 125 for adults and 75 cents for children under 12.
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American Legion Auxi
Swiss Steak Dinner at Stony Creek Methodist Church
A Swiss Steak Dinner is planned at Stony Creek Methodist Church on Saturday January 16 starting at 5 00 p m and serving until all are taken.
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Stony Creek Methodist Church
Mrs Griffiths Addresses Woman's Club on Court Work
Detroit jurist Mrs Martha Griffiths spoke to a large audience at St Paul’s Church as Detroit’s first female Recorder Judge. She explained the Recorder Court handles about 30 000 criminal cases annually, described the Criminal Court’s prestige, and warned that past court appearances can affect future employment. She warned of con men swindling victims and shared anecdotes about humorous and serious cases.
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Martha Griffiths
Detroit
Woman’s Club
St. Paul’s
Griffiths
Recorders
Recorders Court
Ang
Criminal Court
Girl Scouts Program Live On WPAG From Ann Arbor
The American Legion Auxiliary presents the Girl Scouts of America over Station WPAG in Ann Arbor on Saturday January 16 at 10 30 a m. The Scouts prepared the program themselves.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Girl Scouts of America
WPAG
Ann Arbor
Katherine Love Recovers After Appendectomy
Katherine Love 19 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Love Jr is reported doing well after an appendectomy at St Josephs Mercy Hospital Saturday night.
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Katherine Love
Robert Love, Jr
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
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