Saline Delivers Big in Seventh War Bond Drive
Saline exceeded its Seventh War Loan quotas with total sales of 228 00650 including 63 00650 above quota. Bond leaders Carl A Curtiss and local committee members credit citizens and Saline School students Shir ley Uphaus and Merritt Martin for strong participation in the national effort.
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Carl A. Curtiss
Saline
Shirley Uphaus
Ben. Uphaus
Merritt. Martin
George E. Martin
Saline May Benefit From Postwar Federal Road Aid
Township and city officials in Saline and surrounding counties were urged to explore the postwar federal three year aid program for highway construction on secondary state and county roads. Michigan Highway Commissioner Charles M. Ziegler spoke to road commissioners at Houghton promising close cooperation and noting about 12 million dollars in federal aid for the first three years after the war, with preference to county roads.
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Upper Peninsula
Houghton
Charles M. Ziegler
Michigan
Community pool plan gains support at park meeting
Citizens rally behind a proposed city park pool as the park commission and Mayor Alwin Gross review Edwin Hering’s design. They note swift construction would require Ford Motor Company help and claim the pool could be ready for public use within ten days after starting work. Public backing from civic groups is strong.
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Park Commission
Alwin Gross
Edwin Hering
Observer
Ford Motor Company
Names of Committee Members Listed
The document lists committee members including A. R. Burkhardt Donald Burkhart Clarence Cook Co. A. Curtiss Erwin Feldkamp Don M. Ford M. B. Gallagher Co. BE. Haarer Edwin Hering H. A. Holmes William Jakab Leo Jensen Hugh Reveling A. C. Lange F. C. Lockwood J. W. Lyons Charles Osgood G. F. Prout Lee Tescher S. R. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Burkhardt
Donald Burkhart
Clarence Cook
Co. A. Curtiss
Erwin Feldkamp
Don M. Ford
M. B. Gallagher
BE. Haarer
Edwin Hering
H. A. Holmes
William Jakab
Leo Jensen
Hugh Reveling
A. C. Lange
F. C. Lockwood
J. W. Lyons
Charles Osgood
G. F. Prout
Lee Tescher
S. R. Wilson
Second District Annual Meet in Temperance on July 8
The Second District meeting of the American Legion and the Auxiliary will be held in Temperance on Sunday afternoon, July 8. This will be the annual meeting with election of officers. No banquet or evening meeting is scheduled.
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American Legion and the Auxiliary
Temperance
Reception for New Minister at Methodist Church
The WSCS of the Methodist church invites members and friends to a reception honoring Rev. R. S. Hocking and family on Tuesday evening July 10 at the church parlors.
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WSCS
The
Methodist Church
Rev
R. S. Hocking
Martin Picnic Honors Son Warren and Wesley Nielsen
A Sunday afternoon family picnic at the local park honored Warren Merrill Martin on furlough and his son in law Wesley Nielsen. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Austin and children, Mr and Mrs George Martin and children, Mr and Mrs George W Barr, Mrs Lawrence Rowsey from Dearborn, Miss Gladys Nielsen of Ann Arbor, and Miss Agnes Wallo.
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Merritt Martin
Warren
Wesley Nielson
George Austin
George Martin
George W. Barr
Lawrence Rowsey
Dearborn
Gladys Nielson
Ann Arbor
Agnes Wallo
Past Matrons Club Meets With Luncheon In Royal Oak
The Past Matrons Club will hold its regular meeting on Monday at Mrs. George Lehman’s home in Royal Oak starting with a 1 PM luncheon. Members needing transportation should call Mrs. W. E. Dietiker.
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George Lehman
Royal Oak
W. E. Dietiker
Communities lay plan to win federal road aid
The text urges local communities to choose routes for their secondary system to qualify for federal aid money. Aimed at revealing needs and promoting action, it suggests removing dangerous turns on roads between the city and Ann Arbor to ease travel and benefit motorists.
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Ann Arbor
Milan Rotarians Elect Wiedman as New Club President
Milan Rotarians elected Fred O Wiedman as president for the coming year at a May meeting. Heininger turned over the gavel last week, with Wiedman pledging to lead with cooperation. Guest speaker Dorothy Otto, University of Michigan freshman, shared class room experiences. Attending members included Schuler Corrello Johnson and Fry. Maher, nephew of Mrs Gordon Prout, also attended as a guest, recalling wartime German captivity.
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Heininger
Fred O. Wiedman
Doro
Thy Otto
University of Michigan
Milan
Messrs. Schuler
Corrello
Johnson
Fry
John G. Maher
Gordon Prout
Germany
Scouts to Usher At U Games
Scout Executive Walter MacPeek says troops should start strong after a slow summer as they prepare to usher at University games in September. The remark frames the upcoming duties for scouts in a period of renewed activity and organized participation.
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Walter MacPeek
Disposal of waste paper found to be practical and needed
The Observer report quotes William Jakad stating there is no need to destroy waste paper. Waste paper collections occur every two months due to lack of storage space in Saline and fire risks at a barn storage site. Despite obstacles Saline shows strong salvage activity, aided by Boy Scouts who will collect papers and magazines upon request, with Scouts serving at September games.
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Observer
William Jakad
Mr. Jakad
Jakad
Boy Scouts
Virginia First Glass Works in America
Virginia established the earliest glass works in the United States, marking a pioneering industry start in colonial enterprise. The venture reflects early craft, trade, and material culture shaping American manufacturing history.
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Virginia
America
Senate Favors New Postwar Security Organization
The U S senate is set to consider ratification of the postwar security organization drafted after the San Francisco conference with broad support. It would center on a five nation security council led by the United States Britain Russia France and China and would combine a world court and an international peace force with authority to enforce decisions and aid the defense of member nations.
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League of Nations
U. S. Senate
United Nations
San Francisco
Limation Security Council
U. S
Britain
Russia
France
China
Security Council
Organization
Big Five
General Assembly
Paul Boncour
International Peace Force
Pacific Islands
America
Senate
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Uncle Sam
Ziegier
Council
Martin
Matrons’ Club
Rotarians
United ‘Nations
al Jedlick
Kansas
Ed Whittlesey
Colorado Springs
Elbert Hubbard
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