Saline launches summer recreation program for youth
Saline opens a city park summer recreation program directed by Bob Hallock with Luella Parsons as assistant. The girls program runs Monday through Friday with arts crafts dramatics and games. Equipment and coaching are provided and a county junior baseball league team is coached by Hallock. Adults are invited to use facilities and a softball league may start soon.
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Saline
Bob Hallock
Luella Parsons
Hallock
Parsons
Halcock
Masons and Stars to Picnic at Weber's Lake Camp
Saline Masons and ladies of the O.E.S. will picnic at Weber's trailer camp at Wampler's Lake on Sunday July 20. A potluck dinner is scheduled for 1 PM and those needing transportation should call Mrs. Hering, 54R4.
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O.E.5
Weber’s
Wampler’s Lake
EK. Hering
Rabbit Breeders Club to Hold Dinner and Meeting
The Ann Arbor Rabbit Breeders Association will host a potluck dinner and meeting Sunday July 138 at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Rabbitry in Sharon Hollow. All who raise rabbits are invited.
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Ann Arbor Rabbit Breeders Ass’n
Lynn Cooper
Hillcrest Rabbitry
Sharon Hollow
Notables at Coming Golf Thatch Four Golf Greats to Play in Ann Arbor
Four top professionals Byron Nelson Ben Hogan Chick Harbert and Jimmy Demaret will appear publicly at Barten Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday July 16 They will pair in an 18 hole match teeing off at 4 pm followed by a 30 minute golf clinic on the clubhouse lawn The event is sponsored by the Ann Arbor Lions Club with profits funding Lions activities for the blind Tickets are available at the Automobile Club of Michigan Michigan Union Saffel and Bush and Lions Club members.
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Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
Chick Harbert
Jimmy Demaret
Ann Arbor
Barten Hills Country Club
Harbert
Professional Golfers Association
Plum Hollow
Detroit
Meney
Hogan
Demaret
Not Room For Even One More
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Otto visiting Passaic New Jersey spent the Fourth at Forked River New Jersey about 81 miles south of Coney Island which had 1 500 000 visitors that day and they could not even get to it They returned home on Sunday afternoon Christian Ernst of Macon was taken to Tecumseh Hospital for treatment last week Tuesday
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Fred Otto
Gustave Otto
Passaic
N. J
Forked River
Coney Island
Christian Ernst
Macon
Tecumseh Hospital
Married in Washington ceremony meets Royal couple
Duane Royal of the U S Navy and Jacqueline Rose Brockwell of Washington DC were married at Grace Evangelical Lutheran church at noon on Saturday June 28. They are visiting at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Clayton Royal on Bemis road. Mrs Royal is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin 8 Thomas.
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Duane Royal
U. S. Navy
Jacqueline Rose Brockwell
Washington, D. C
Clayton Royal
Bemis Road
Royal
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Washington
Marvin
Thomas
War Prisoner to Speak Here Sunday Night
Tom Bousman a Wooster college student will speak at the Federated church Sunday evening June 13 at 8 oclock. He will discuss his Santo Tomas prison experiences in Manila and perform several musical numbers. A missionary offering will aid his continued education as he plans future missionary work. Members of the Christian Endeavor will lead the opening worship.
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Tom Bousman
Wooster College
Ohio
Christian Endeavor Society of the Federated Church
Dil
Tom
Santo Tomas
Manila
Philippines
H. Hugh Bousman
China
Bousman
San Francisco
Hollinwood Church
United States
Mr. Bousman
Christian Hardeavor
Dorothy Finch
Howard Scruggs
Charles Worthington
Phyllis Hall
Virginia Henderson
Wayne Clements
Robert
George Cook
Thursday Night Dancing at the School Resumes This Summer
The high school auditorium reopens for Thursday night dancing this summer. Classes welcome residents of the county with the goal of offering recreation and social activity through the summer period.
Last Chance to Reinstate GI Insurance Without Exam
Veterans can reinstate National Service Life Insurance without a medical exam this final month, with VA offices in Michigan processing reinstatements on two monthly premiums and a good health statement. After August 1 a physical will be required, and beneficiaries may be named with lump sum and disability options included.
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Veterans Administration
Michigan
Guy F. Palmer
Detroit
Palmer
National Service Life Insurance Act
New Chemical IPC Kills Quack Grass in Tests
Michigan State College horticulture specialist R Carlson reports IPC or isopropylphenyl sarbamate destroys quackgrass roots in tests. The chemical, developed by U.S. Army scientists, kills at low concentrations and may affect useful grasses if soil is dry. Carlson collaborates with chemical firms preparing home-use IPC products.
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R. #. Carlson
Michigan State College
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
U.S. Army
Carlson
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fair exhibits demand early selection of cereals and grasses
C D Finkbeiner head of Saline Fair grains and grasses division urges early exhibit planning. Bundles must be three inches in diameter below the head and stripped bundles preferred. Albert Gall and Adolph Stierle chair the committee. aims to match last fall's exceptional corn showing and make this section a standout feature.
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C. D. Finkbeiner
Finkbeiner
Albert Gall
Adolph Stierle
Hungry Four Entertain Saline Rotary Club
Finkbeiner led a musical program at the Saline Rotary meeting with Lonnie Alston of Monroe and his two sons Charles of New York and Carl of San Francisco and C. D. introduced as the Hungry Four. They performed old-fashioned music that got members tapping feet. Mrs. Finkbeiner provided piano accompaniment. the orchestra had not gathered to play since before the war.
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CVD
Finkbeiner
Saline
Experiments Find Grain Start Boosts Steer Profits
Michigan State College Experiment Station reports two year trials by George A Branamen and Carter Harrison showing grain start mid-summer yields higher profits for fleshy calves, while lighter cattle profit on pasture. Wintering rations varied and gains ranged with corn silage and soybean meal plus limited corn feeding, costs per 160 pounds gained cited.
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Michigan State College Experiment Station
George A. Branamen
Carter Harrison
Bridgewater Quint Wins Tourney
The Bridgewater Ladies bowling team from Bridgewater, sponsored by Hamilton's Food Market in Manchester, finished first. Captain Eidna Knauss and teammates Helen Welch, Julia Barnes, Lucille Trent, and Pauline Johnson received trophies from Bob Hamilton.
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Bridgewater
Hamilton's
Manchester
Eidna Knauss
Helen Welch
Julia Barnes
Lucille Trent
Pauline Johnson
Bob Hamilton
Runway Graded for Saline Port Airport Project
The east west runway grading for Saline Port projected airport is finished at a site about a mile and a half southwest of Saline at the Macon and Johnson roads corner. The airport owned by Rudolph Schumaier plans commercial operation soon though currently serves private flights. Hangar hosts two airplanes owned by Schumaier and Ford with local associates named in the report.
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Saline
Macon
Johnson Roads
Rudolph Schumaier
Schumaier
Sinerry
Don “Ford
Raymond Alber
Co. D. Hoffman
Rudolph Layner
Mr. Vogel
Clinton
Annual School Meeting Set for July 14
The Sa line Union School district plans its annual meeting July 14 in the high school auditorium at 8 30 p m Two board members will be elected to fill terms of Clarence Cook and Clarence Haarer Both incumbents are expected to be re elected with no announced challengers.
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Saline Union School
Sportsmen Plan Open Trophy Shoot at Tri-County League
Sportsmen of the area are invited to attend an open trophy shoot at the club grounds of the Tri County Sportsman League on Sunday July 13. Members seek a large turnout to acquaint visitors with the League's activities.
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Tri-County Sportsman League
Saline Marine Corporal Richard I Little Promoted
Corporal Richard I. Little 19 son of Mr and Mrs James C Little of 302 E Henry St Saline has been promoted from Private First Class at Camp Pendleton. He enlisted February 1945 and trained at Parris Island. He serves with Headquarters Company at the Marine Corps training center. Little is a former Saline High School student.
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Richard I. Little
James, C. Little
E. Henry Street
Saline
Camp Pendleton
Saline Featherneck
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
S. C
Marine Corps Training Center
Corporal Little
Saline High School
Washtenaw County 4-H Camp Nears Completion
Plans for Washtenaw county 4-H camp in July 2025 progress with 110 boys and girls slated to spend five days at Island Lake conservation camp east of Brighton. The camp features twenty cabins and two dining halls on bluffs above the Huron river and focuses on sports hikes crafts nature study and group games. A few camper openings remain and more girl counselors are sought.
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Washtenaw County
New Island Lake
Brighton
Huron River
Brighten Up G and H Service gains upgrades at 806 West Michigan
The G and H Service at 806 West Michigan Avenue is undergoing alterations including a new paint job a limestone driveway and expanded garage facilities overseen by local builders.
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G & H Service
West
Michigan Avenue
Editorial Echoes War Days Lights Fail And City Manager Search
Editorial notes a Tuesday night power outage reminiscent of wartime days and urges attendance at the upcoming annual school meeting for information and feedback. It jokes about a city manager hunt, jokes about locals and painters, and suggests arming the manager with a walky talky while awaiting promised coverage.
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Glenn
Hospitality Warmth and a Tie Help Michigan Moment
Meredith Clark recalls a Traverse City tie rescue during a Michigan Press Association summer meeting. A merchant donated his own tie after recognizing the badge, a small act of hospitality remembered by Clark. The item ends with a note on tax exemptions for farmers and a page reference.
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Michigan
Meredith Clark
Tokonsha
Tekonsha
Branch County
Traverse City
Michigan Press Association
Wright’s
American Legion
Michigan State College
Clarence W. Lock
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Masons
America, JR
Robert Wiliam Lawless
Houston
Tex
Bobby
Hungry
Bridgewater Quint
Cpl. Little
Brighten Up
Editorial
Old Joe
Camburns
Ray Daniels
Michigan Mirror
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