Saline Valley Farms social notes and local history sketch
Local brief highlights from Saline include Judith Haswell waitressing at the Chicago Club in Charlevoix until after Labor Day, visits from Washington figures en route to Crystal Lake, and a picnic at Valley Farms Park. A Manchester steak fry hosts the Haswell family, while a large Jackson band concert features Saline Valley Farms participants. The piece also lists founding dates of Saline post offices, rail lines, and churches, plus a roll of historic local publishers and population figures through the 19th and mid-20th centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Haswell
Max Haswell
Chicago
Charlevoix
Don Allens
Washington, D. C
Max Haswells
Harold Greys
Saline Valley Farms
Crystal Lake
Valley Farms Park
Sallie
Manchester
Joe Wiehr
Beatrice McLaren
Jack Livingstone
Schellenberger Rd
Smith
Mt. Clemens
Shirley Sheehan
Mike Sheehan
Shirley Morton
Mary Jane Schaumacher
Joyce Daniels
Keith Armbruster
Jackson
Alice
Clement Markett
Phil
Jane Campbell
John Rule
Saline
Don Parks
Cleveland
Finkbeiner
William and
Oscar Wiedman
Snow Storm Records of Saline 1886
From the Saline history notes, a heavy snowstorm on April 6 1886 dropped about two feet of snow. The entry, compiled by G L Parsons, notes the depth and impact in Saline and surrounding areas.
Sister Kenny Hospital Moves To Farmington
Sister Kenny Polio Hospital will relocate from Pontiac to the Childrens Hospital of Michigan in Farmington promising improved facilities to fight polio. The move from 1075 North Telegraph Road is announced with state officials citing enhanced care capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Kenny Hospital
Farmington
Michigan
Bowhunting in Michigan Outdoors Faces October Clash
The article notes archers and bird hunters clash as October bow and bird seasons open early. Bird dogs disturb deer, making early deer hunts harder, while archers hope for a temporary field advantage. Mort Neff highlights bowhunting in Michigan Outdoors on WWJ-TV Channel 4 Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Peninsula
Michigan
Mort Neff
Wwj-Tv
Channel 4
Kenny Hospital to occupy west wing of convalescent center
Axter Horton president of the Sister Kenny Foundation of Michigan says Kenny Hospital will use the west wing of the convalescent center in Farming ton. Two weeks of alterations needed before the first of 20 patients can be transferred. Remaining patients and equipment move gradually, with completion expected by August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axter Horton
Sister Kenny Foundation of
Michigan
Torch Drive
Kenny Hospital
Horton
Local Social Notes reflect military moves and family visits
Mrs. Arthur Zurlinden and her son joined Staff Sgt. Zurlinden at Fort Bragg. Claire MacArthur visited Chicago guests of the Demkewicz couple. Various local residents travel, vacation, or report jobs and hospital care, with several moving residences and military enlistments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Zurlinden
Zurlinden
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Claire MacArthur
Chicago
Marion Demkewicz
Helen Armbruster
Jack Birderick
Droit
Bert Gillen
Burton Diesa
Incenetrr
U. of M
Patterson
Maple Road
Margaret Lange
Ivan Ecker
Flint
Margaret
Elizabeth Ableson
Detroit
Orma Briggs
Albert Bredernitz
McKay and
Lewis
Gene Stoll
Virginia Braun
Fred Braun
Wacs
William Warner
Bay City
Hollis Garrant
Dale Leonard
Chester Leonard
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti Township
Bowen Sisters
Clara
Frances
Hunter College
Bronx
New York
The
Waves
Merritt Martin Resigns for Platt Ford Agency Move
Twenty years ago Merritt Martin, after twelve years with Wiedman Auto Co., resigns to join Platt Ford Agency in Ann Arbor and begins new duties Monday. Miss Gertrude Kipka leaves Maribel Wis. to return home after visiting relatives in the area. Mrs. Harry Parsons and children arrive from Baltimore for the summer visit. Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Crittenden of Syracuse visit local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Martin
Wiedman Auto Co
Platt Ford Agency
Ann Arbor
Gertrude Kipka
Ed Alber
Maribel
Wis
Fannie Friis
J. C. Wilson
Harry Parsons
Baltimore
Maryland
E. D. Crittenden
Syracuse
New York
Theodore Feldkemp
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Orange Risdon
Hillsdale
Indiana
George W. Hall
Toledo
Lansing
Northern
Goodrich
A. H. Goodrich
D. 8. Haywood
W. H. Davenport
Anson Harwood
Carl Schleh
Walter Krause
Smith Phillips
Leutheuser
Saline Review
David Sherwood
Plymouth
Saline Oracle
Louis i Leismer
Saline Observer
LeBaron
George Nissley
Mr. Overacker
O. E. Hawkins
Orrin Stair
George
Bodley
W. M. Sullivan
Jas. M. Davidson
Elizah Pilcher
Wolf
Fred Mueller
K. Lederer
New Baptist Church
Methodist Church
G. L. Parsons
Jchnechs
WAK
Driglo
Chevrolet
RB & H
Mercury
International
Chevrolet Co
Bird Hunters
Quebh Elizabeth
East India Company
England
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
W. E. Dietiker
Leo Westphal
Alfred Jedele
Wamplers Lake
Herman Gross
Waldo and
Warren
Alwin Gross
Pleasant Lake
Cheboygan
Tom Davey
Shirley Jean
Howard Renege
John Dicks
George Gartung
Nettie Simmons
Walter McCreacy
Vb Oldtimer
Dick Martin
Atlas Milling Co
Clinton
Ford
F.D.A.F
America
N. Ann Arbor ST
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