Editorial supports Saline community athletic field drive
The Ann Arbor News notes county sheriff negotiations with Saline to fund police coverage. It questions a proposed $8 000 annual outlay while praising recreation programs that reduce crime, arguing Saline taxpayers deserve county sheriff services rather than a gratis deputy operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Committee
County Board of Supervisors
Saline
Ann Arbor
Gordon Gary
Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff's Department
Ray Carlton
Hill Seeks Re Election as Drain Commissioner
Hill announces bid for Republican nomination and re election to drain commissioner. petitions circulating. Daniel Levleit enters Democratic race backed by Washtenaw Democratic Club. Hill, since 1944 in office, cites many drains cleaned and repaired and notes new filing system and cost cuts through engineering reforms. He lists community ties and family includes son Ceilon R. at Ann Arbor High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Levleit
Saline Area
Levleit
Washtenaw Democratic Club
Hill
Howard City
Ann Arbor
Hutchins St
Ceilon R
Ann Arbor High School
Dedication of Church Chimes At S and J James Church
On Sunday June 27 the S and J James church in Saline township held a dedication service for chimes added to the Hammond Organ. The chimes were dedicated to the memory of Rev. C. A. Haneberg and John Boettner with families contributing to the gift. Guest pastor Rev. Theodore Schmale led the service with attendees from Cleveland and Springfield Ohio and from Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Adrian and Houghton Lake.
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S&j. James Church
Saline Township
C. A. Haneberg
John Boettner
Theodore Schmale
Bethleham
Fleming announces candidacy for fifth Washtenaw County Treasurer term
Clyde D. Fleming states his bid for a fifth term as Washtenaw County Treasurer. He asks the newspaper to publish the announcement.
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Washtenaw County
Clyde D, Fleming
Vacation safety tips urge careful Fourth of July
Michigan health officials warn residents and visitors to plan a safe Fourth weekend. They advise gradual sun exposure, care with water and beaches, regular meals, rest, and prompt treatment of injuries. Road, water, and fall hazards linked to 49 Michigan deaths last year are highlighted, urging vigilance to prevent preventable accidents.
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Michigan Department of Health
Michigan
Miss Scruggs Weds Gay Phillips at Saline Federated Church
Miss Kathryn L. Scruggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Scruggs of Saline married Gay Phillips son of Mrs Phyllis S Phillips of Ann Arbor Saturday at 8 pm in Federated church Saline. Rev Mark Royce officiated before 200 guests. The couple will reside at 605 W Jefferson Ann Arbor after July 6.
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Kathryn L. Scruggs
Claude Scruggs
Saline
Gay Phillips
Phyllis S. Phillips
Ann Arbor
Federated Church
Mark Royce
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Ypsilanti
Jane Fournier
Roseville
Dave Linebaugh
Manchester
Hart
Howard Scruggs
Virginia Henderson
Lois Finkheiner
Catherine Burgar
Miss Gray Weds Ann Arbor Man
Mary Almena Gray and Clarence Hart Stephenson married at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Ann Arbor in a 2 PM ceremony attended by about 200. Dr. Henry Lewis performed the service followed by a reception at the Michigan League. The couple will live at Saline Valley Farms after a Lake Michigan honeymoon.
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Annn Arbor
Mary Almena Gray
Harold Studley Gray
Hill St
Clarence Hart Stephenson
Orlando W. Stephenson
Martin Place
Ann Arbor
Henry Lewis
Shirley Gray
Gale Huntington
Huntington Dr
Marilyn E. Lewis
Oxford Rd
Mary Caroline Bowes
Chestertown
Rita Rae Haner
Raton
N. M
John Gordon
Grand Rapids
Jim Bob Stephenson
Detroit
Orlando W. Stephenson, Jr
New Orleans
University High
Stephens College
Columbia, MO
Stephenson
University
Driver Takes A Chance In Log Truck Crash Near Sylvania
On US 223 near Sylvania Ohio a driver veered into the ditch to avoid a collision with a second truck laden with logs. Logs flew about 70 feet and one large log pierced the cab of the other truck. Both drivers survived serious injuries. BE Norton owned the log load.
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Us-223
Sylvania
Norton
Headon
Girls State in Ann Arbor Sees 216 Delegates Attend Activities
Two hundred sixteen girls from across Michigan gathered at Mosher Hall Ann Arbor on June 15 staying in rooms with eight per town. The program featured a fashion show, Good Neighbor luncheon, voting machine practice, officer elections with Barbara Wade of Detroit governor, and a statewide civic education focus. Marie town won first place in skit competition as rain altered plans and events continued through Saturday.
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State of
Michigan
Mosher Hall
Ann Arbor
American Legion Auxiliary
Rackham
Goodyears
Barbara Wade
Detroit
Betty Kelly
Donna Kalmbach
Chelsea
Pat Hinky
Washington
Michigan League
State Street
Mary C. Bromage
Erich Stranger
Carleton Angell
Lansing
Marie
Marie Schrumpf
Niles
Michiaga
Gall Herd Completes Test
Albert H. Gall of Saline owns an eight cow Holstein herd that finished a year of production testing in the Herd Improvements Registry program. The herd averaged 379 pounds of butterfat and 10 576 pounds of milk, with milking twice daily under the supervision of Michigan State College of Agriculture and the Holstein-Friesian Association of America.
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Brattlenore
Albert HE. Gall
Saline
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Saline Scrap Drive Mobilizes Saturday Pickup
Saline residents urged to gather old iron for a city and area salvage on Saturday July 3. Universal Die Casting and local firms provide trucks, Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Russ Hughes will collect door to door to fund the Community Athletic Field, with farmers asked to call Saline 37 for pickup.
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Saline
Universal Die Casting & Mfr Corp
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Russ Hughes
Commaunity Athletic Field
Saline 37
Slosson Launches Campaign For Congress In Michigan
University of Michigan history professor Preston Slosson, a noted radio commentator on international issues, announced his bid for the Second Congressional District on the Democratic ticket with a peace without appeasement platform. He spoke at the Washtenaw Democratic Club in Ann Arbor, received their endorsement, and warned against Republican drift toward isolationism and inflation. He cited his WWI era State Department work and support for the League of Nations, urging voters to choose leaders who will address international and economic danger.
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University of Michigan
Preston Slosson
Congress
Washtenaw Democratic Club
Ann Arbor
Slosson
Republican Party
Washington
State Department
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
U. S
League of Nations
League
Afternoon Tea For Parsonage Benefit
The Methodist church ladies hosted a lunch in Saline High School auditorium to benefit the parsonage. About 150 attendees enjoyed a program of solos readings and a grand march, with proceeds earmarked for parsonage remodeling and redecoration. Several locals attend University of Michigan summer sessions. Ernest Wallen of Ypsilanti pleaded guilty to arson of insured property.
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The
Methodist Church
Saline High School
W.S.C.S
Robert Merchant
Ray Niles
Frank Campbell
Heuterman
Julius Lindenschmidt
Peggy Gleason
Merachant
Reading
Walter MacArthur
Jan Gallagher
Merchant
Campbell
Hueterman
Martin Blair
Arthur Miller
Martin Fouss
William Stierle
Parsons Age
Ernest Wallen
Ypsilanti
James R. Breakey, Jr
Saline
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Delson Hill
Coors
Miss Scruggs
Miss Gray
Henry Erskine
Johnny
Keith Kendall
East Ann Arbor
Prof
Grover Burgan
Hubert Bearss
Springport
Sherry Burgan
Harold Armbruster
Walt Armbruster
Clyde Griffin
Jimmy
Fred Aprill
California
Dean Brandt
Randall Coates
James Knight
Thomas Hinkin
Warren Muller
John Martin
Dora Holmes
Leo Jensen
U. of M
Clifford Billmeyer
Kenneth Heininger
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