Saline Rotary President Leads Traffic Safety Theme
C E Haarer assumes office as president of the Saline Rotary Club amid summer travel notes. The article mentions rising Michigan traffic, crowded lake resorts and parks, northern fishing trips, and erosion threats on Saline River lands addressed by a soil conservation program to protect farmland.
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C. E. Haarer
Saline Rotary Club
Michigan
Martin Blair
Cheboygan
Martin
Frits & Brackle
Soil Conservation Administration
Donkey Ball Benefit Set for Saline Playground Project
Donkey baseball planned in Saline on July 24 by Saline Chapter FFA to raise funds for the Community Athletic Field. Two games, afternoon and evening, feature Ralph Godfrey’s Panhandle donkeys from Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, touring since 1933.
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Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Saline
Ralph Godfrey
Panhandle Donkeys
Central States
Nissley Family Leaves Saline After 101 Years
The Nissley family lineage ends in Saline with Simon Nissley arriving in 1847 and members, including George and Fred Nissley, running stores and businesses in Saline and nearby towns. The piece notes editor roots, poultry, and banking ties, plus family plans to relocate to Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti.
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Saline
Nissley
Simon Nissley
Darel
Nissley and Klein
Barnegat
Soybrands Division
W. Michigan Avenue
George Nissley
Luella
Nissley Parsons
Saline Observer
LeBaron
Geoorge Nissley
Saline Savings Bank
We Henry Street
Fred Nissley
Ypsilanti
Walter Nissley
George
Mildred Nissley Hughes
Mr. Parsons
Hughes
Parsons
Jean
Ann Arbor
Woodruff School
Communist Threat Real Menace
A Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars report by Joseph M. Sheridan warns of Soviet and Communist world revolution aims. It details Lenin University training for violent acts and disloyal Americans, predicts war between democracy and tyranny, and urges closer cooperation and confidence to seek lasting peace. Also notes Michigan police count of about 15,000 communists and local travel notices, plus a traffic safety feature urging careful driving and speed reduction.
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Joseph M. Sheridan
Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sheridan
VFW
Port Huron
Otho F. Beaudgin
Michigan State Police
Special Investigation Bureau
Force
VIV
Detroit
Commionist Party
Moscow
Communist Party
Lenin University
VEW
Russia
United States
Kim Sigler
Michigan
Educator Forsythe Seeks State Rep Seat in Washtenaw District
Lewis L. Forsythe longtime Ann Arbor High School principal announces Democratic candidacy for Washtenaw County first district state representative. Endorsed by Washtenaw Democratic Club, Forsythe cites forward looking goals and bipartisan cooperation. He has held key education posts in Michigan and national activities, and lives at 1603 Wells Street with family.
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Lewis L. Forsythe
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
Washtenaw Democratic Club
York Township
Forsythe
Ypsilanti High School
University of Michigan
Columbia University
University of California
Mt. Clemens High School
St. Louis
Ionia
Michigan
Michigan Secondary School Principals Association
Michigan Schoolmasters Club
Michigan High School Athletic Association
National Federation of Secondary School Athletic Associations
Rotary Club
Maried
1603
Wells Street
Draft Boards Reactivated in Michigan
The State Selective Service headquarters outlined steps to revive local draft boards for the new peace time draft in Michigan. Meetings with wartime boards were held in Detroit and Flint, with Detroit Pontiac Grand Rapids on the schedule, and names of board members will go to the governor for presidential appointment.
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Selective Service
Michigan
Detroit
Flint
Pontiac
Grand’ Rapids
Justice Court Summons 27 June Cases and Fines
The Justice Court handled 27 cases in June. Three were drunk and disorderly, one driver under the influence of liquor, one with expired operator's license, one disobeying a traffic signal, one parking by a fire hydrant, one driving without lights, one improper parking, one without fishing license, and one without operator's license. Fines totaled 290.65 dollars. Police erected signs at city approaches warning motorists traffic laws are being enforced.
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Justice Court
Ann Arbor Druggist Leslie Wikel Seeks State Senate Seat
Leslie All-Wikel a druggist from Ann Arbor announces candidacy for the State Senate from Washtenaw Oakland district. He runs on the Democratic ticket with endorsements from Washtenaw and Pontiac Democratic Clubs and chairs Wikel Drug Company and Vanol Chemical Company. He notes 35 years of business and government experience and aims for integrity and cooperation in state government.
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Leslie All-Wikel
Ann Arbor
Senate
Washtenaw
Oakland
Washtenaw Democratic Club
Pontiac
Michigan State Pharmacutical Association
Michigan
Warner Announces Run for Re election to 12th Term
Rep. Joseph Warner of Ypsilanti state representative from the second district for 22 years announced his bid for re election in the September primaries. A Republican veteran born in 1870, he has served continuously since 1983 and pledges to continue past policies. He farms Jersey cattle and holds local offices including township treasurer and clerk. He lives at 1024 W Michigan Ave with his wife and three children.
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Joseph ©. Warner
Ypsilanti
House of Representatives
Washtenaw County
Warner
Michigan State Normal College
Superior
Ypsilanti Township
Ypsilanti Grange
Washtenawa County Farmer’s Institute
Begole
Ypsilanti Board of Commerce
Rotary Club
Masonic Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Michigan. Avé
Dee To Continue Dee To Continue
Newly elected JCC officers and directors will be installed Thursday at a Saline Hotel dinner honoring their wives. Officers named are President LeRoy R. Hughes, vice president Allen Wiedman, secretary Milton Hartman, treasurer Luther Dicks. directors Erwin Schmid, Lee Robison. past presidents Myron Gallagher Jr. and past secretary. The club sponsored a scrap drive Saturday and will continue two weeks, funds going to the Athletic Field Fund. Hughes praises donors and notes the drive continuation and outlining of yearly projects.
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Sam G. Lambarth
Harold Miller
Rotary Club
Saline
L. C. George Daschner
America
Daschner
William Brittain
Clarence Heaarer
Alfred Schmid
Leo Jensen
Henry Leutheuser
At Arms
Ed Warner
JCC
Saline Hotel
LeRoy R. Hughes
Alien, Wiedman
Milton Hartman
Luther Dicks
Erwin Schmid
Lee Robison
Myron Gallagher, Jr
Atheletic Field Fund
Hughes
Quarantine Of Dogs Still In Force
Police Chief Ray Carlton warns Washtenaw County residents that the rabid dog threat remains and the county quarantine is in effect. Dogs found running at large will be captured and held at the pound for a reasonable time for owners to claim them.
American Legion Elects Officers at Saline Post
Larry Deede was elected Commander of the Saline American Legion Post at the annual meeting held Thursday night. Other officers named for the coming year include Orville Finkbeiner Senior Vice Commander Art Zurlinden Junior Vice Commander Lloyd Dell Post Chaplain Don Burkhart Historian John Green Sergeant at Arms and Kenneth Rogers Adjutant. The executive committee consists of Dean Burkhardt Don Burkhart Lloyd Dell and Orvil Finkbeiner. Installation is set for August 5.
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Larry Deede
Saline American Legion
Orvile Finkebeiner
Art Zurlinden
Lloyd Dell
Don Burkhart
John Green
Kenneth Rogers
Beede
Dean ‘Burkhardt
Don “Burkhart
Orvil Finkbeiner
Wil
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Harold Brown
George Austin
Isabel Ann Cuff
Austin
York ‘Township
George H. Steidle
Steidle
Milan
Forest Tefft
Milwaukee
George Byervis
Methodists Parsonage
Clarence Haarer
Wm. Brittain
Cliff Simmons
Walter Osgood
Frank Deede
Harry Hersch
Alwin Gross
Carl Curtiss
E. J. Muir
Don Ford
Ken Jeppesen
Sam Lambarth
Reginald Hocking
Evert Esch
Chris Buscaglia
Art Heininger
Jerry Coe
George Wood
Fred Wiedman
Charles Osgood
Art Hagen
Alwin Burkhardt
Gordon Gary
Max Fosdick
Chron Gallagher
Albert Lange
Art Michalke
Francis Lockwood
Gordon Prout
Paul Lambert
C. D. Finkbeiner
Chas. Schultz
Ernest Mann
Gerhardt
Cekau
Robert
W. L. Rundel
William Bell
Southfield
Arthur Zurlinden
Chet Leonard
Jackie
LeVern Leonard
Whittaker
Portage Lake
Sharon Helserman
Ralph Hunt
Mra
Helserman
California
Beverly. Truesdell
Wayre
William Austin
Frankie Curtis
Nissley’s
Wikel
Automobile Club of Michigan
Washtenaw County Druggists Association
Michigan State Troops
Purdue University
East University
Elvin. Armbruster and Sons
Canada
Gail
Walter Boettger
Walter
Armbruster
Harold “Armbruster
Owen
Robert Campbell
Grand Haven
C. M. Miller
Clinton
National Safety Council
Miller
Pillip
Patsy Badonr
Basil Badour
William
Harris
State Senate
Dee
American Legion
C. 'H. Gilligan
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