January Weather Reflections and Local Charity Drive
Saline residents note January’s varied weather and anticipate February with Valentine nostalgia. Community voices urge support for polio containment, praising Rotary Club, St Pauls Guild, Legion Auxiliary, Jaycees, and other groups while predicting higher fundraising needs. Dexter led the nation last year with $2.75 per capita, fueling local generosity.
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Janus
Giltrow
John Livingstone
Edwin Hering
Rotary Club
Woman’s Guild of the
St. Paul’s Church
The
Legion Auxiliary
Jaycees
Jaycee Auxilary
L. Z. Still
Fun Club
Hering
Dexter
Cub Scout Pack Night Skits Theme Showmanship
Cub Scout Pack Night scheduled for Tuesday January 26 at 7 00 PM features den skits under the Showmanship theme.
Tri County Sportsman's League January Meeting Stars Bob Hall
The Tri County Sportsman's League holds its January meeting on Thursday January 21 1954 at 8 PM in the Club House Bob Hall of Pfeiffer Brewing will provide entertainment and the show is billed as bigger and better than last year Archery shoots are weekly on Tuesdays open to all with instructors The February 25 meeting will elect officers and directors The Women’s Rifle Team hosts a indoor Ham Shoot on February 14 open to all shooters rifles supplied or bring your own
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Tri-County Sportsman’s League
Bob Hall
The
Pfeiffer Brewing Company
Hall
Tuesday Nite League Conclusive Proof
In a short time now dad will discover who did most of the Christmas giving, pointing to a decisive reveal about the season and its generosity.
Police Have Busy Year in Saline 1953
The Saline Police Department reported 95 automobile accidents 51 in city limits with two on Monroe Street. Major complaints reached 130 including one forgery open, several breaking and entering cases with three solved, one larceny, and four stolen cars recovered and returned. Traffic enforcement included 600 parking tickets 272 moving violations and 15 reckless driving citations.
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Saline
Monroe
Aubrey Butts
Monroe St
Douglas Hunt
West Michigan
Local Briefs From Community Notes Across Town
Local residents and students from the University of Michigan appear in varied social events. Miss Doris Johnson and Pierre Bourden visited with families. many couples hosted dinners and calling hours. health conference attendance. Get-Acquainted class meetings. and several relatives traveled to Toledo, Dundee, and Florida for visits and vacations.
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Doris Johnson
Ann Aroor
Pierre Bourden
Kaiti
U. of M
Nancy
Allen Woods
Penzotti
Three Rivers
Robert Starling
Tier Caincit
Henry Karner
Wilford Davis
Fred Arend
Saginaw
Jack Leonard
Arthur Zurlinden
Dale Leonard
Carleton
Ray Sampier
Whittaker
Chester Leonard
Stanley Petosky
Inkster
James Heal
Dave Wahl
Clarence Girbach
E. E. Ridge
Toledo
Lee Reum
Petersburg
Hettie Reum
Dundee
Chet Leonard
Clare Arams
Harry Hersch
Florida
Fred Haarer
Ernest Mann
Deaconess Hospital
Edwin Hering
Royal Oak
Clarence Morrell
Randall Coates
Paul Rogers
Naomi Bowers
Donavan Bowers
Danny
Denise
Bowling Green
Ohio
Carl Carr
Saline
Harlan Holcomb
Willard Kohler
Paul Finkbeiner
Bobby
Detroit
Lorren Bauernoma
Guy Schnursteen
Milan
Wm. Boehm
Melinda
Herman Kohler
Donald Finkbeiner
Saline Township Mothers March Seeks Donations Thursday
Saline Township organizers urge residents to give generously between 7 and 8 p m Thursday Tan 28 to support a worthy cause, noting higher funding needs this year.
Mildred Lambarth Engaged to Oscar Zahn of Manchester
The engagement of Mildred Lambarth to Oscar Zahn of Manchester is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Lambarth of Route 2 Saline. A wedding date has not been set. Mr Zahn is employed by Washtenaw County Road Commission and is the son of Mr and Mrs William Zahn of Manchester. Miss Lambarth is a Saline High School graduate and works for Edwards Brothers Inc in Ann Arbor.
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Mildred Lambarth
Oscar Zahn
Manchester
Robert Lambarth
Route 2
Saline
Zahn
Washtenaw County Road
Student Council Appoints Delegates to Model UN
Saline High School named four delegates Nancy Ross Thomas Richards David Giltran and Walfred Larson to the Model United Nations Assembly at Hillsdale College in April. The school will represent Biela Russia with advisers Elmer Houghton and Duane Hooker. The council also voted to join the Old Clothing Drive donate to the March of Dimes consider dance lessons and accept Room Mothers chaperones for post game dances.
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Saline High School
Model United Nations Assembly
Hillsdale College
Nancy Ross
Thomas Richards
David Giltran
Walfred Larson
Biela Russia
Elmer Houghton
Duane Hooker
Department of Public Instruction
March of Dimes
Room Mothers Organization
No Need For Both Money and Brains Clever Adage
A concise aphorism argues money alone can attract intelligence, as wealth will summon brains to seek influence. The quote implies monetary power draws clever people, rendering separate assets unnecessary.
Parallel Parking Rule on Michigan Ave Enforced
Parallel parking on the north side of Michigan Avenue is now in effect under a state law. Officials say parking on both sides will begin later this year, with enforcement to start once all preparations are complete.
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Michigan Ave
Michigan
Avenue
Jaycees To Run Still's Restaurant
L. Z. Stil will turn his restaurant over to the Saline Jaycees on Sunday January 31. All proceeds from food sales that day go to the March of Dimes. The restaurant opens at 11 am and runs to 7 or 8 pm with Stil assisting service.
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L. Z. Stil
Saline Jccs
March of Dimes
Tam
Saline Evening School Opens Second Semester
Saline Adult School Committee announces second semester classes with registration February 1 at Saline High School Hall from 7 to 9 pm. Courses include Sewing, Furniture Refinishing, Arts and Crafts, Tailoring, Piano Hobbying, and more with potential additions like Typing and Driver Training if ten enroll.
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Saline Adult School Committee
Saline High School
Dorothy Wiebush
Flandz
Ruy Hocking
Mrs. Briggs
Arthur Katterjohn
Nancy Reynolds
Betty Kuebler
Ira Pfiefle
Paul Woods
Harry Anderson
Dwight Reynolds
Meredith Bixby
Chris Volz
Reuben Finkbeiner
Homer Kuebler
Elmer Houghten
Letter to the Editor on Saline school issue debate
A Forbes District resident and taxpayer argues against funding a high school via tax increases local farmers favor rural schools. He questions modern schooling, mentions a Lan sing filing clerk mishap, concerns about teachers pressuring pupils to sway votes, and suggests consolidation is outdated. He notes advisory meetings and rural representation issues.
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Forbes
Saline
Lansing
Universal Die
B. Tool
University of Michigan
Beause
Advisory Council Announces Engagement of Emma Schneider
Elizabeth Schneider of Manchester engaged to Herbert L. Westphal of Saline. Miss Schneider daughter of Mrs. John Schneider and the late Mr. Schneider. She is a Manchester high school graduate and Ford Plant employee. Westphal son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Westphal, Saline, Navy veteran, discharged after Pacific service, Ford Motor Company employee at Ypsilanti. No wedding date set.
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Emma
Elizabeth Schneider
Manchester
Herbert L. Westphal
Saline
Miss Schneider
John Schneider
Schneider
Manchester High School
Ford Motor Company
Westphal
Leo Westphal
Saline High School
Ypsilanti
Saline council actions and school bond advisory meeting
Regular council proceedings note approvals and requests including subdivision information and tax funding committee. A special meeting discussed Mathieson Chemical permit, rail property, and a Saline Dairy Bar remodel. The Saline Area School District Advisory Council held a lengthy meeting on bond issues with estimates ranging from 500000 to 875000 and architect Anicka outlining costs and school needs.
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Ail’v. Roesch
Albert Lange
Ted Stimpson
Coe & Collins
Stimpson
Dale Hostetler
Edward J. Funk & Sons
Mathieson Chemical Co
Baltimore
Saline Area School District Advisory Council
Advisory Council
Anicka
Pleasant Lake
New Officers Elected at Federated Church Annual Meeting
New officers for the Federated Church and Church School were chosen after the annual meeting, with Ferman Clements named Presbyterian representative on the Federated Church Council and Max Collins named Baptist member. Hazen Jewell was church treasurer and Walter Jacobs chaired the Ushers and Official Receptions Committee. New church school officers for 1954 include Hazen Jewell superintendent and assistants Lauren Wild and Walter Jacobs, with Clarence Johnson secretary Howard Johnson treasurer.
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Federated Church and Church School
Presbyterian
Ferman Clements
Federated Church Council
Max Collins
Hazen Jewell
A. W. Guff
Walter Jacobs
Thomas King
Donald Jaeger
Kim Jacobsen
Charles Uphaus
Kenneth Rogers
John Dicks, Jr
Merlyn Graf
Marvin Rorick
Church School
Lauren Wild
Kenneth Youngs
Charles Jacquith
Clarence Johnson
Howard Johnson
Joan Austin
Patty Johnson
James Austin
Arthur Lutz
E. L. Hastings
George Austin
Allyn Phelps
Big Legion Dance With Ken Edwards Orchestra
Ken Edwards and his orchestra provide music for a Saline American Legion dance on Saturday night January 23. Dancing begins at 10 p.m. Legionnaires and guests are invited to attend.
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Ken Edwards
Saline American Legion
Legionnaires
Saline Mothers March Invites Light On For Dimes Drive
On Thursday January 28 Saline residents will turn on porch lights from 7 to 8 pm to host a Mothers March for the March of Dimes. Mrs Paul Reed leads with Mrs Norman Elfring and the Saline Child Study Club as assistants. Last year Saline contributions topped 500 dollars and this year the campaign adds Polio Prevention as a focus with a 50 percent increase the 1954 goal.
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National Foundation For
March of Dimes
Paul Reed
Norman Elfring
Second in Series Of Family Nights
The second of six Family Night Dinners at Federated Church will be held in the dining room. Circle II of the Ladies Aid Society will serve coffee and manage table arrangements. Attendees should bring food to share and their own table service.
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Federated Church
Circle II
Ladies Aid Society
Charles Urhaus
Harold
Robert Brown
Charles Jacquith
Charles Rawson
Rumor of Christmas Gift Sparks Local Gossip in Saline
In Saline a young businessman reportedly bought his wife an electric blanket for Christmas. The paper notes the town may react with embarrassment and wonders if anyone will blush at the tale.
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Saline
City Clerk Opens 1954 Dog Licenses with Vaccination Permit
The City Clerk announces 1954 dog licenses available once a 1954 Vaccination Permit is secured. January 22, Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock at the Fire Department will have staff to process licenses. E. J. Muir, City Clerk.
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ARG Ag Pues wyRig “Ag “woreIg
Saline Hospital Association Meeting Set for Jan 26 1954
The Saline Hospital Association announces its annual meeting will be held at the Saline Area School in the commercial room on January 26, 1954, at 8:00 p.m.
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The
Saline Hospital Association
Saline Area
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Klages Hatchery
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Clinton Merchants
J. Winkle
J. Girbach
B. Welch
Saline Township
Tan
Mr. Zahn
Still’s Restaurant
Food For Thought
Emma Schneider
Herbert Westphal
Emma Elizabeth Schneider
Council Proceedings
Arthur Reed
Fritz
S. Ann Arbor St
Robert Ormsby
Rusty Water Council
Att
Lenutheuser
Buck and Coe
Saline Dairy Bar
Raymond Schroeder
Water Resources Commission
Ebling Creamery Company
Russell Kohler
Hall St
Frank Brittain
Big Legion
E. J. Muir
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