Ypsilanti Democratic Dinner Honors Governor Williams
The Ypsilanti Democratic Committee hosts a May 27 dinner at McKenny hall Ypsilanti to honor Governor G Mennen Williams with possible national figures as speaker. Reception precedes the 6 30 PM event and tickets are in high demand with reservations advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
Ypsilanti
Democratic Committee
McKenny Hall
G. Mennen Williams
Williams
Margaret W. Dawson
Congress Street
Arthur Eastman
S. Forest St
Ann Arbor
J. Henry Owens
Democratic Party
H. Blackenburg
Zoning Ordinance Advocated for Washtenaw County
A Washtenaw County report urges the Board of Supervisors to adopt a zoning ordinance viewed as beneficial for growth. It warns a failure to act could lead to unintended development issues and calls for clear land use policies.
County Board Rejects Zoning Vote in Ann Arbor Area
A narrow 15 to 14 vote blocked a county zoning ordinance ballot this week, deferring to no action on adopting a county wide or township zoning plan. Opponents urge preservation of home rule while warning that without zoning only 15 townships may shield neighborhoods from undesirable development. Reprint from the Ann Arbor News, May 13, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor
Local visitors attend events as Lawrence Derr marked by illness
Mr and Mrs Clarence Derr and family visited Har ry Friis over the weekend. Lawrence Derr the former Michigan junior with infantile paralysis joined the U of M Glee Club on Saturday with five numbers dedicated to him. Elsewhere Elmer Blumhardt hosted a Mother's Day dinner with relatives from Elkhart Clinton Manchester and Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Derr
Sara
Lawrence
Harry Friis
University of Michigan
U. of M. Glee Club
C. G. Everett
Rosanna Bretbrummer
Ann Arbor
Ellen May Everett
Baptist Theological Seminary
Chicago
Saline High School
Charleston Miller
Elkhart
Indiana
Clarence Carr
Fred Blumhardt
Herbert Blumhardt
Clinton
Harold Feldkamp
Raymond
Louis Blaisdell
Manchester
Elmer Blumhardt
Fishing with a Camera Tips for outdoor storytelling
John van Guilder advises anglers to carry a compact camera to document trips. Use a standard exposure plan, match shutter speeds to light, and adjust lens openings for black and white or Kodachrome film. Keep the camera dry and avoid dropping it in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Guilder
Mothers Day Visits Mentioned Across Families
Mr and Mrs Louis Bowen and Sandiland spent Mothers Day with her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilcox of Brooklyn. Mrs John Cody and son Dennis spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ralph Bowen. Mrs J B Wallace of Hudson Ohio is visiting friends in Saline. Mothers Day guests of Mr and Mrs C G Everett and Mrs Flora King included C G King of Chicago and a son and daughter Mr and Mrs A W Stewart of Detroit who also spent the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bowen
Sandiland
Harvey Wilcox
Brooklyn
John Cody
Dennis
Ralph Bowen
J. B. Wallace
Hudson
Ohio
Saline
C. G. Everett
Flora King
C. G. King
Chicago
Fire vehicle safety ordinance cited by fire chief
The ordinance prohibits following closely or stopping a vehicle near fire apparatus answering a fire alarm. License numbers of violators are turned to police for prosecution. Fire Chief Robert Gillen issues the notice.
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Robert Gillen
Medical admissions and procedures from local hospital
General Hospital records show Leon Greashaber admitted May 10 and Edna Cammet on May 11 as medical patients. Victoria Ball from Manchester had a tonsillectomy on Friday and Susan Bennett on Tuesday. David Newcomb of Milan admitted Tuesday as medical patient. An emergency appendectomy was performed for Donna Mae Wahl on Tuesday.
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Leon Greashaber
Edna Cammet
Victoria Ball
Manchester
Susan Bennett
David Newcomb
Milan
Donna Mae Wahl
Selfish chatter and quiet deaths raise tough questions
A physician notes that even without pain a person can bleed to death, a fact offered to comfort taxpayers and the public. The piece contrasts childish talk with adult idleness and hints at broader social reflections on resource use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
George D. Hurrell
Board of Supervisors
Reyer
Rey Portables
Deede Radio & Electric
E. Michlave
Gene Autry
Walt Disney
Dumbo
Rosalind Russell
Robert Cummings
Erroll Flynn
Greer Garson
Forsyte Woman
L&s
Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
Suttons Bay
Hunt’s
Royal Anne
Roy
Argo Laundry
Custom House
Bridgewater
Michigan
Willoughby
Michigan Ave
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