Saline City Manager outlines $130000 in new projects
City Manager Glenn Hart detailed six months of progress under the city manager form, including water plant improvements, 1500 feet of sewers on Clark and Sennett streets, city hall upgrades, new maintenance methods, and a new voting registration system. He proposed $130000 in further plans such as a $115000 sewage plant, a new well, a three man police force, and zoning and budget changes. Hart urged public education on city affairs and discussed tax reform and revenue measures.
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Saline
Glenn Hart
Clark and Sennett Streets
Saline Hotel
Hart
Lodi
Pittsfield
York
Transport Driver Killed in Ice Covered Highway Crash
Allen T. Barrom, driving a tractor loaded transport, died instantly when his cab struck a jackknifed truck in front of the Polar Bear Inn on US-112. Forest E. Wright’s out of control truck slid broadside, causing Barrom to crash head on. State police freed Barrom with hacksaws and crowbars after an ice covered 500 foot stretch was blamed for the crash.
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Saline
Polar Bear Inn
Us-112
Allen T. Barrom
Forest E. Wright
Barrom
Headon
Saline Fire Department Encounters Two Rural Roof Fires
During the past week the Saline Fire Department fought two rural roof fires. On Friday a blaze at the Joe Lawry farm damaged the west roof of the dwelling. On Tuesday a small roof fire at the Prof. Carr farm was extinguished with slight damage.
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Saline Fire Department
Joe Lawry
Chris Lambarth
Prof. Carr
Saline Resident Urges Stray Dog Control Before Accidents
A letter from Mrs. EB R. asks Saline officials to enforce laws to keep dogs tied to prevent accidents and reduce city costs, warning that a child could be hurt if inaction continues.
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Eb, R
Its Their Annual Party at American Legion Hall
A potluck dinner is planned Monday March 17 at 6 30 pm at the American Legion Hall. Legionaires and spouses of Auxiliary members are invited. Auxiliary members should bring their own dish silverware and one dish to pass. Main meat dish and coffee provided.
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American Legion Hall
Find the Way It Is Later Than You Think
A 1946 Reader's Digest piece prompts Christians to weigh pleasures against Jesus teachings. The sermon urges denying self, following Christ, and seeking the kingdom of God for lasting freedom from fear and want. It contrasts worldly ism with moral law and calls readers to sacrifice selfish pleasures.
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Reader's Digest
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
God
Jesus’ Christ
Letters From Holland Reflect Gratitude For Christmas Aid
A 1945 1946 correspondence from a Dutch family thanks Mrs. Clarence Fritz for St Paul’s church Christmas packages sent to Europe. The letter mentions a 3 year old daughter Kitty, a wife Maria Geerhs, and a new baby girl named Grate born in October, with updates on vacation and writing ability.
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Holland
Clarente Fritz
St. Paul’s Church
Europe
New Street
Clarence Fritz
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Saline
Kitty
Maria
Mary) Geerhs
Police
Fritz
Grate
Farmers On The Air saline FFA to broadcast March 17
Members of Saline Chapter Future Farmers of America will be on the air March 17 over station WPAG during the morning farm program from 8 15 to 8 30 guided by advisor Charles Osgood.
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Saline
Future Farmers of America
WPAG
Charles Osgood
Millions of Easter Seals Aid Holland Families
A letter describes nine teen million Easter Seals distributed in Michigan counties for crippled children. The writer notes gratitude for Christmas aid, mentions family in Koewacht Netherlands, relatives in Mishawaka Indiana, and a small village of 700 with agriculture as the main work. Cont'd on Page 8.
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Michigan
Holland
U.S.A
Koewacht
Seeland
Belgium
Mishawaka
Indiana
Hudebakers
Girl Scout Revue At Saline High School Wednesday
Saline Girl Scouts plan a Court of Honor and public revue at Saline High School on Wednesday March 19. The program features prologue, poems, songs, dances, skits, and appearances by Brownies moving up to Tenderfoot as badges and ranks are awarded.
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Saline Girl Scouts
Rin
Girl Scouts
Maroh
Pir
Elaine Culliton
Sonja Henne
Carol Ann
Schrader
Roslind Russell
Sister Kenny
Joan Dechert
Jane Jordan
Vivian Leigh
Cleopatra
Mary Lou Burkhart
Ingrid Bergman
Rose Mary Findlay
Carmen Miranda
Joycé White
Margaret O’brien
Barbara, Anderson
Ester Williams
Mildred Lee Hart
Maureen O'Hara
Connie Gross
Douglas Fairbanks
Lee MacArthur
Peg
Jerry Jordan
Ginger
Christine Jensen
Stella
Lou Ann Elfring
Joan
Margaret. Lange
Freda
Marion
Jane
Joyce Davenport
Sally Stimpson
Margaret Lange
Joan, Dechert
Marlene Jensen
Christine’ Jensen
Blaine Culliton
Gay Rene Sweveland
Elsie Mheisel
Margaret Brandt
Patty Rogers
Judy Haswell
Donna Sue Thomas
Sally Campbell
Ardala Hirsh
Shirley Sturdevant
Barbara Dechert
Old Duten Cleanser
Elsie Heisel
Dr. Denten
Lois Finch
Columbia Pictures
Campbell Soup Kids
Colleen Gross
Kay Austin
Evelyn
Ann, Taylor
Fisks
Teddy Lou Cousins
Phillip Morris
Pond’s
She
Lovely
Sharon Muir
Beverly Levey
Brownies
Mildred Collins
Mary Jane Wahl
Joyce Hocking
Sandra van Dorn
MacPeek Plans Departure as Washtenaw-Livingston Scout Leader
Walter MacPeek announces resignation as Scout Executive of the Washtenaw Livingston Boy Scout Council effective May 1 or when his successor is installed. His tenure began January 1, 1985, after a long Scouting career that included Chicago Council, North Shore Area Council in Highland Park, Educational Director roles in Milwaukee and Washington.
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MacPeek
National Conference’ of
Scouting Magazine
Ann Arbor
First Presbyterian Church
Ann Arbor Council of Social Agencies
Walter MacPeek
Washtenaw-Livingston Boy Scout Council
Mr. MacPeek
Chicago Council
Northshore Area Council
Highland Park
Milwaukee
Wis
Washington, D. C
Local Fair Associa tion Holds Officers and Finances Report
At the Saline Community Fair Association annual meeting held at the high school last Thursday evening, all officers from the previous year were reelected. A proposal from the Rabbit Breeders' Association to hold its annual show here this fall was discussed, potentially featuring about 300 entries. The treasurer, Leo L. Jensen, presented a year’s financials with receipts totaling 1779.27 and expenditures 1386.73, leaving a balance of 392.54 as of February 12, 1947.
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Saline Community Fair Association
Rabbit Breeders’ Association
The
Fair Association
Myron Gallagher
A. H E. Hagen
Leo L. Jensen
Chas. Osgood
Jensen
Saline Rotary Club
State of Michigan
Bridgewater Lumber Co
Saline Mercantila Co
Ben Uphaus
Regalia Mfg. Co
D. Wiedmann
U.S
H. S
W. Luckhardt
Willis Local Holds Annual Meeting
The Willis Local of the Michigan Milk Producers Association met March 10 at Willis Methodist Church for dinner and an afternoon program. Officers were elected led by Bert Amrhein as president with Harl Wright vice president Lee Bunton secretary treasurer and delegates from Earl Wright Bert Amrhein Lee Bunton and George Polzin. The group discussed dues increase to 1.50 and noted dairy quality testing and marketing efforts including a Washington trip on milk price parity and a five million dollar advertising campaign funded by producers. Members attended from Van Buren Augusta Pittsfield Ypsilanti Landon Townships and Monroe County.
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Willis
Michigan, Milk Producers Association
Willis Methodist Church
Joan Wright
Bert Am- Thein
Bert Amrhein
Harl Wright
Lee Bunton
Earl Wright
George Polzin
Glen Miller
Charles Beirer
Ivan K. Maystead
Washington
American Dairy Association
Social Action Conference in Ann Arbor Methodist Church
A meeting of Ann Arbor district ministers and a social action conference met at the local Methodist church. Doris Dennison of Nashville spoke. W S C S served dinner to 125 attendees. Led by Dr. Littell and Rev Finck, the afternoon session focused on social issues and church action. The event adjourned at four.
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Ann Arbor
Methodist Church
Howard
Monroe
Doris Dennison
Board of Education of
The
Nashville
Tenn
W.S.C.S
Franklin Littell
Finck
A Journey Into Faith at St Pauls Church Lent program
St Pauls church offers a Lenten feature film Sunday evening at 8 to explore the meaning of the Resurrection. A brief worship service precedes the Cathedral Films production and invites all interested community members to attend.
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St. Paul's Church
Cathedral Films
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Rev
R. S. Hocking
Girl Scout
Financial Statement
Willis Local
Maystead
van Buren
Augusta
Ypsilanti
Landon Township
Monroe County
Social Action
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