Saline Growth and the Bedroom Community Issue
A 1956 Washtenaw County planning study for Saline, prepared with the Institute of Public Administration and local officials, examines Saline’s boundaries, land use, and the impact of a bedroom community on tax revenue and services. It notes projected growth, the role of local decisions, and the need for coordinated planning across jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Collins
Washtenaw County Janning Commission
Institute of Public
University of Mich‘r
Detroit
Edison Counny
Chamber of Commerce
Howard Sommér
Central Michigan
Salinera
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Aline
Soundary
E County Planning Commission
Nural Farm
Saline
Saline Observer
Saline Area Community Chest exceeds quota tally
At the Saline Area Community Chest board meeting on March 5, chair Wilson Scott announced the drive raised 7071.24 dollars, exceeding the 6987 dollar goal. Organizations will receive 101.2 percent of their requested quotas including United Fund 1494.72 and Red Cross 2958.60, with thanks to contributors and fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Area
United Fund
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Saline Recreation
Portage Lake Council
Salvation Army
Washtenaw Co
Saline Library Assoc
Farm Specialist Predicts Uptrends at Saline Rotary
Dale Butz of Michigan State University spoke to the Saline Rotary Club on March 5 and forecast brighter general economic conditions by midyear. He predicted lower hog prices by year end but a good year overall, steady beef prices through fall, and a volatile dairy market. He advised corn buying now or holding until early summer and noted wheat may rise with close market watching. productivity may outpace demand keeping markets unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Butz
Michigan State University
Saline Rotary Club
Butz
Bufz
Saline High School Dance Bets On Varsity Support
On March 15 Saline High School hosts Basketball Bounce in the school gym from 7 to 12 to honor the Varsity team. The Band Parents Club sponsors the event aiming for a strong turnout to show appreciation for the team's hard court efforts. Local social updates note guests and birthday celebrations among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
Gottlob Walker Gets Car Mishap Near Saline
Saline's baker Gottlob Walker suffered a sprained neck when his station wagon slid off Platt road south of US 112 on March 6 while delivering to Ypsilanti State Hospital. His vehicle slipped, struck a rock, and he was partially thrown from the car but returned it to service early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlob Walker
Platt Road
US 112
Walker
Ypsilanti State Hospital
Gottlob
Saline High Junior Play Cast Chosen
Saline High School selects the junior class cast for Papa Was a Preacher to be staged April 10 in the Saline High Auditorium. Cast includes Bill Austin as Papa and Joan Wiebusch as Mother with a large ensemble. production duties assigned to Dwight Reynolds and Patricia Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
Saline High
Papa
Bill Austin
Joan Wiebusch
Hugh Porter
John Wilson
Cecil Porter
Jan Losee
Raydon Porter
Leon Desbrough
Janettee Porter
Nancy’ Finkbeiner
Edd Porter
Lee Thoss
Alyene Porter
Karen Gi
American Legion Post Plans Birthday Party March 15
The American Legion Post and Auxiliary will host a birthday event on March 5 in the Legion Hall. It will be a potluck supper followed by a card party and open to all members, the Auxiliary, and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American’ Legion Auxiliary Fmembers
Saline Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
Auxiliary
Saline High Sees Declamation Winners Named
Saline High School announces winners of the annual declamation contest held February 28 for grades nine through twelve. Marilyn Kempf won first in Oratorical with In Defense of Teenagers, James Struble second with A Virginia Gentleman, Frances Visel first in Humorous for Our Waverly, Karen Girbach first in Dramatic for A Secret for Two, and Paula Strabic second with To Walk Alone. Winners advance to the District Contest at Ypsilanti High around March 24, then potential regional competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline High School
Michigan ‘Forensic Assi
Marilyn Kempf
James Struble
Virginia
Karen Girbach
Paula Strabic
Ypsilanti ‘High ‘School
Speedway Service Station Robbed Monday Night
John S. Hodges of Hillsdale was arrested by Clinton State Police after allegedly robbing Carl and Sons Speedway Station in Saline. Attendant Mike Anderson said a car arrived with only the driver, gas and oil were serviced, then cash from the drawer disappeared and Hodges was captured about five miles west of Saline with the money returned to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Hodges
Hillsdale
Clinton
Carl and Sons Speedway
Saline
Vogel
Francisco
Chassell Team Tops Dollar Bay in Class D Tournament
In a small Upper Peninsula town, Chassell High School defeats Dollar Bay 61 to 51 in a Class D basketball game. The piece contrasts town sizes, player pools, and the idea that quality can trump quantity, while noting local concerns like Saline street repairs and a distinctive window scene in Wight’s shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chassell
Upper Peninsula
Dollar Bay
Chassel
Flint Northern
Muskegon Heights
Bay City
Saline Board and Teachers Debate New Salary Plan
Saline Area Schools discuss a three hour meeting on a new teacher pay scheme. Proposals include probationary and professional educator categories with ranges from 3700 to 6700 dollars and yearly raises, tied to state aid and millage limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Area School
Insa
Alton
Board of Education
AMI
Saline Merchandising Events Schedule 1958 Preview
Howard Sommer of Central Michigan College outlined Saline’s 1958 merchandising plan at the chamber luncheon. The schedule features Old Fashioned Days in June, Dollar Days in July, Sidewalk Sales in August, Harvest Festival in October, Santa Claus in late November, Christmas Dollar Days in December, and Santa drawing on December 20. The observ er prints charts and a booklet detailing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Sommer
Division of Field Services of
Central, Michigan College
Saline Chamber of ‘Commerce
Santa Claus
Sommer
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Fe Saline
Bob
Wrecker Falls
Unit Products Division
Completon
Neil Matthews
Dearborn
Matthews
Sherman Sikes
Lloyd. Feldkamp
Raymond Wiedmayer
Rudy Feldkamp
Enwin Feldkamp
Bonnie Jo. Feldkamp
Margaret N. Gray
Patricia Morse
Mark DeLay
Frances Visel
Mildred Haswell
Barbara Logan
Mary
Wallstead
Speedway
By Bill Collins
Wight
Len ‘Wight
Messives
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