Armed Forces Week Observance Encourages Public Tours
Armed Forces Week promotes open-house events at Army Reserve Training Center in Ann Arbor Brodhead Naval Armory on Woodward Avenue near the Bell Isle bridge and Selfridge Field. The Saline Observer invites residents to view the Iwo Jima Memorial model by Felix De Weldon, with exhibits at veterans events and local venues.
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Armed Forces
Marines
Navy
Army
Air Force
Army Reserve Training Center
Ann Arbor
Brodhead Naval Armory
Woodward Avenue
Bell Isle Bridge
Air Force Base
Selfridge Field
Saline
Washington, D. C
Iwo Jima Marine Memorial
Iwo Jima
Felix DeWeldon
Marine Corps League
Washington
DeWelden
Milwaukee
de Weldon
Marine Corps
Two Jima
Marine Veterans
God
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Louisiana
Grosse Pointe Memorial
Veterans’ Memorial Building
Detroit
Saline Area Advisory Council Pushes School Auditorium And Activity Expansion
The Saline advisory council urges more student participation through expanded activities including drama debate and oratory. Members cite cramped gym stage acoustics and limited space as obstacles. Proposals call for a new high school with separate gym facilities a larger library and expanded staff input.
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William Bailey
Senior High
Iran Pfeife
Exchange Mayor Day Planned in Saline and Hazel Park
Mayor Louis Elias of Hazel Park will be Saline's Mayor for a Day on Monday May 20 as part of a Michigan Week exchange with Mayor Henry Leutheuser of Saline. Events include a 9 30 a m reception and breakfast at Stil s Restaurant an airplane flight from Ann Arbor Airport a tour of industrial plants a visit to a radio station and a high school assembly at 11 30 a m culminating in a 6 80 p m dinner at the Saline Hotel with a German band from Saline High School Bands.
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Louis Elias
Hazel Park
Saline
Henry Leutheuser
Michigan
Ken Rogers
Chamber of Commerce
Stil’s
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
Saline Hotel
Elias
Saline High School
Leutheuser
Saline Teen-age Road-e-o Seeks Entries This Friday
Saline High School hosts a Jaycee sponsored teen road e o Friday at 1 p m with a written safety quiz and four driving skill tests. First prize is a 50 dollar savings bond second is 25 dollars with a plaque. Local winner advances to Detroit state contest on June 15.
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Saline
Saline High School
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Groups
Detroit
George ‘Martin
Boy Scout Benefit Sale Saturday
The Saline Rotary Club sponsors a benefit sale to raise funds for the Boy Scout activity fund. It will be Saturday May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the store next to Still's Hotel. Donations of clothing, appliances, toys, books, and novelties are encouraged with pickup Thursday and Friday. Proceeds support Summer camping and outdoor activities for Troop 46 Saline Scouts and Explorers. Call Saline 175-J to arrange pickups.
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Saline Rotary Club
Still’s Hotel
Saline
Rev Henry McKenzie to Preach in Bucyrus Ohio May 19
The Rev Henry McKenzie pastor of Federated Church will occupy the pulpit of First Presbyterian Church Bucyrus Ohio on May 19 supplying for his son Rev Hillis S McKenzie who attends the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA in Omaha Nebraska Mrs McKenzie will accompany him to Bucyrus for the Sunday service
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Henry McKenzie
Ohio
Federated Church
First Presbyterian
Bucyrus
Hillis S.mckenzie
Old Mill in Saline Faces Uncertain Fate
The Old Mill of Saline may become a memorial or simply fade away. The Little Theater group will vacate for summer while seeking larger quarters, leaving the historic site dark. The article recounts the mill’s 1825 origin on Orange Risdon’s site and its link to Saline’s early trails and traders.
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Saline
Little Theater Group
Old Soul
Orange Risdon
Detroit
Chicago
Saline Bands Prepare Spring Concert at High School Auditorium
The Saline band department holds a six-part festival on Wednesday evening May 22 at the Saline High School Auditorium starting 7:00 p.m. Students from elementary to high school will perform with no admission charge and attendees may come and go between programs. Featured pieces include Capitan March, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, and a cornet trio.
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Saline
Saline High School
Arthur Katterjohnn
Sousa
Pat Johnson
Bob Vedder
Gary Armbruster
Mike Bixby
Ed Laudon
Chuck Youngs
Little League Meeting Promises Umpire Help and Teams
A Saline area call to dads to attend a meeting at the elementary school on May 28 to sign as umpires or volunteers for eight Little League and Babe Ruth teams. Teams and practice times are listed, with colors for each squad and Saturdays at the high school or Saline Park diamonds.
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Dad
Tom
Tom Johnston
Saline
Babe Ruth
Yankee
Yankees
Tigers
Dodgers
Indians
Braves
Saline Park
Okey
Willing Workers Club Holds Annual Election
The Willing Workers Club meets today at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Manly Robinson’s home. Carey will present devotions and Mrs. Harlan Holcomb will present the program. Members are urged to attend as the annual meeting includes selecting officers for the coming year.
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Willing Workers Club
Manly. Robinson
Lloyd
Carey
Harlan Holcomb
Career Night Planned For Saline Ninth Graders
Saline Junior High School plans a career night for ninth grade pupils in the auditorium at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday May 23. Principal Charles Jaquith says faculty will meet with pupils and parents to review aptitude test results and discuss career options and course planning for high school next fall. Room Mothers for the Ninth Grade hostesses will provide refreshments.
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Saline Junior High School
Charles Jaquith
Johnson
Dallas Hargett
Kenneth Gates
Milton Feldkamp
Loren Bauer
Henry McKenzie
Paul Stralnic
Arnold Guenther
Elmer Lange
John LaRue
Harold Armbruster
Clarence - Wiebnach
Wilbert ‘Schaible
Mother-Daughter Banquet Tonight at Methodist Church
The annual Mother-Daughter banquet at the Methodist Church will be held tonight. Mrs Leo Jensen acts as toastmaster and Miss Margaret Robinson, associate professor of Library Science, will speak. Group singing led by Mrs Robert Merchant.
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Methodist Church
Leo. Jensen
Margaret Robinson
Bcie
Marilyn
Martin
Lea
Robert’ Merchant
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de Welden
Washington Art Planning Board
Sta
Cates
League
By Bess H. Tefft
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Saline Area Advisory Council
Mildred Haswell
English Department
Howard Hill
Commercial Dept
North Central Association
Evelyn Campbell
CEN
Boy Scout
Exchange Mayor
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