Main Drag Tales Mix Intrigue And Local News
Fritz Strum returns from Alaska visiting friends and remarks on mosquitos. A Detroit party sells a 1948 Delux Packard to Kel Jett Motor Co. Milk producers report May sales over 4.26 million dollars. Textbook changes, water service upgrades at Still's Grill, and county planning plans discussed. Elmer Steele's garage is robbed. three suspects flee in a Fleetline Chevrolet after a staged distraction.
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Fritz
Strum
Alaska
Kel Jett Motor Co
Sikeston
Missouri
Detroit
Ernest Girbach
Milk Producers Association
Big City
Lansing
Still’s Grill
East Michigan Avenue
Water Works Department
Ypsi State Hospital
George Hurrell
New County Planning Commission
Rotary
Gross
Washtenaw County
Ours
Michigan
Elmer Steele
Elmer
Sherlock Holmes
Two Church Weddings Highlight Summer Nuptials
Miss Norvine H E Klueter daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Klueter and Allyn H Phelps son of Mr and Mrs Fred Phelps wed at Federated Church in a 7 PM ceremony led by Rev Henry W Mckenzie. reception followed. Also Jane Osborne and Bernard Merritt married at Saline Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony with two hundred guests and a reception in church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norvine HE. Klueter
Paul Klueter
Allyn H. Phelps
Fred Phelps
Federated Church
Henry W. Mckenzie
Raymond Alber
Ann Arbor
Jane Blueter
Melvin Schaefer
Winona
Minn
Robert Klueter
Mrs. Phelps
Nothern Michigan
Merritt-Osborne
Saline
Jane Osborne
Bernard Merritt
R. S. Hocking
Elton Osborne
Pauline
Irene Merritt
Gerald Merritt
Columbus
Ohio
Robert
George Osborne
Charles Merritt Jr
Sharon Jones
Sharon Mates
Robert Currie
Britton
Philip Hendershot
Tecumseh
Jean Clark
Mary Hammond
Wade Hendershot
Harold Winch
Manchester Road
Milan- Ann Arbor Road
Elizabeth Kovak
William Phillips
Ypsilanti
George O. Leonard
Cuffs Celebrate 31st Wedding Anniversary at Picnic
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cuff hosted a Monday evening picnic at the Johnson and Cuff home for 16 guests honoring the Guffs thirty first anniversary with a casual dinner in a neighborhood setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cuff
Johnson and Cuff
Charles Kern
Julius Schnirring
Schnirrings
Ann Arbor
Saline
One Thousand Michigan Boys Attend Wolverine Boys State
One thousand Michigan high school students from over 300 communities join the 11th Wolverine Boys State at Michigan State College June 17 to 25. Sponsored by AMERICAN LEGION posts and civic groups, they study democratic government by forming parties and running state functions. the event draws leaders from law, government, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan State College
William B. Lutz
American Legion of Saline
Robert Cook
Rotary Club
Ronald Rentschler
M. A. Alber
Lansing
The
American Legion
Wolverine
State Capitol
Supreme Court
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions, Exchange
Chambers of Commerce
the Legion
Levleit Seeks Drain Commissioner Nomination in Washtenaw
Daniel D. Levleit, Saline farmer and former highway and building contractor, announces his bid for Washtenaw County drain commissioner as the first Democrat to enter the race. He cites 35 years in drainage and public works and seeks to fix erosion and drainage problems across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levleit
Campurn
Drain
Daniel D. Levleit
Saline Area
Washtenaw County
Monroe
Levielt
State Highway Department
State Building Department
Ford Motor Co
Ford River
Manchester
Milan
Brooklyn
Saline
Plow Under Cornstalks Aids Soil Building
Soil experts urge leaving cornstalks on fields as crop residues to boost organic matter. A ton of cornstalks roughly matches three quarters of a ton of fresh manure in soil improvement and provides nitrogen phosphorus and potash. Liming and proper fertilizer use are also key. A census forecast predicts U S population will decline after peaking at 165 million in 1990.
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United States
U. S
Bible School Program Closes With Demonstration Friday
The Daily Vacation Bible School sponsored by Federated Church will hold its closing program and demonstration this Friday at 8:00 p.m. Parents and friends are invited to view handicraft exhibits in the department rooms and enjoy the church auditorium program. Beginners directed by Mrs. Ray Brown and Mrs. Paul Streeter include Caroll Brown Beverly Jo Brown Jimmy Jordan Richard Johnson Judy Siemsen Bobby Green Tommy Green Douglas McKenzie Linda Lang Eric Hanson Kay Peterson Dennis Gilligan Katherine Wenk and Jimmy Hinderer performing songs such as Joy Joy Joy and Jesus Loves Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Ray Brown
Paul Streeter
Caroll Brown
Beverly Jo Brown
Jimmy Jordan
Richard Johnson
Judy Si
Mortons Discontinue Hatchery and Poultry Supply Business
The Morton Poultry Farm and Hatchery announced the closure of its hatchery and its feed and poultry equipment supply operations as of July 1. Established about ten years ago on US 112 east of Saline, the Mortons built a strong reputation for quality chicks including white leghorns and barred rocks. Mr Morton will continue general farming and poultry and egg production at the current site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Mortons
Us-112
Saline
Independents Maintain Unbeaten Pace in Tri-County League
Saline remains undefeated in the eastern division by defeating Grass Lake 11 to 5 for their third straight win. Cecil Ashby led Saline with three hits including a triple and a two run triple with bases loaded. Fosdick started for Saline and Ashby backed him at catcher as Saline piled up 11 hits and capitalized on 11 Grass Lake errors. Next up is a key road game at Pinckney with Fosdick starting and Ashby catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Grass Lake
Dick Drew
Cecil Ashby
Independents
C. Ashby
R.brassow
Fosdick
Ashby
J. Brassow
Lake
Saline Ab Frd
J. Ashby
Hack
Koebbe
Cc. Ashby
R. Brassow
Dechert
Drew
Haussler
Zab H Stoker
D. Bohne
Beeman
Brumbaugh
Boettger
Taylor
Dakin
Havins
Pinckney
Weidman
Fair plans seen to expand for annual event
At the May 31 Fair Board meeting committees outlined a bigger fair with an Ann Arbor Rabbit Association show linked to educational exhibits and new product displays. A 2000 copy premium book will be printed by the Saline Observer with ads due August 1 and distribution planned for August 20. Local concessions, crochet contest entries, and National Needlecraft Company trophies feature in preparations for September 30 to October 2 as 4‑H girls and other county groups are urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor Rabbit Association
Frank Deede
Saline Observer
Charles Osgood
Bappyland
Ypsilanti
National Needlecraft Company
Burkhardt
Burkart
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Grover Abraham
Burgan
W. Ritchigan Ave
Phillis Irene Englehart
Harold Gordon ‘Krechmar
Ann Arbor Rd
Janet Ann Osgood
W. ‘Henry
A. S. Hall
Emeritus Club
Helen Newberry
U. of M
Meith
Bishop Rad
Margaret Fairbank-Garred
Seattle
Washington
Mary Morden
Garred
Nice
Dorothy Lou and
Buda Fairbanks
Universal Die Casting & Mfg. Corporation
Frank Camburn
Gordon Gary
Camburn
R. G. Wahl
Saline Fire Department
Henry Ormsby
Gary
Saline Heights
Ed Herring
Heights
Saline’s
Pet
J. H. Knight
Bethoven
Leslie Collins
Bobby Brown
Howard Cammentt
Gordon Lambert
Jimmy Ford
Jimmy Knight
Bee Ann Kellogg
Carolyn Carr
Marilyn Martin
Mary Meister
Jane Campbell
Sharon Larson
Grace Englehart
Myrna Drew
Lois Finch
Shirley Sturdivant
William
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