May Musings From Saline and Coastal Tales
May is lauded as a favorite month with references to school year end and historic events. The column notes Memorial Day reflections, spring beauty, a tale about the year without a summer, humor about a ransom call, and local comments on government criticism and civic betterment. Esther Landwehr recalls the Duke of York collision during her voyage across the North Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Annapolis
West Point
Manila Bay
Kentucky
Lusitania
Charles Lindberg
New England
Atlantic
Hubby
Frank Deede
Henry Bryskine
First Annual Arts Festival A Success
About 250 people attended the inaugural Arts Festival hosted by the High School Music Groups and the Art Department. The Mixed Chorus, Boys and Girls Glee Clubs sang including a Battle Hymn of the Republic arrangement, with duets by Jack Ford and Rosemary Katterjohn. The arts display ranged from elementary to advanced student and local artist work, drawing strong community interest and support for future events.
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Boys Glee Club
Girls Glee Club
Fred Waring
Jack Ford
Rosemary Katterjohn
Final Evening Service Of The Season At Federated Church
Sunday evening May 24 marks the closing of the season's Evening Worship at Federated Church. The final session features special vocal and instrumental music followed by a social hour in the church parlor. Evening Services resume after Labor Day.
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Federated Church
Council, Business Men's Assn Clash Over Parking Meters
City Council met with the Business Men's Association to discuss deferring parking meters until off street parking is ready. Officials said purchasing property for parking is not feasible and refused further delay. Petitions circulate for a public vote on the meters.
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Business Men’s Association
Raisin League Organized Expands to Seven Teams
The Raisin softball league now includes seven teams from Saline, Glinton, Chelsea, Grass Lake and Manchester area. Saline’s opener vs Manchester Fireballs was rained out and reset for Friday. full schedule to be published when available.
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Saline
Twin Pires Dairy
Manchester Fireballs
Manchester Fords
Klager Chicks
Glinton
Chelsea
Grass Lake
Saline Fire Dept Battles Clinton Machine Co. Blaze
The Saline Fire Department joined three other companies to fight a $500,000 fire at the Clinton Machine Company early Saturday. Explosions shattered nearby windows. firefighter Luther Dicks was wounded in the right eye by one blast. The blaze began about 11:30 p.m. Friday. cause remains undetermined.
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Saline Fire Department
Clinton Machine Company
Luther Dicks
Chicago Club Trip to Chicago for 1960 Home Ec Students
Twenty one tenth grade Home Ec girls and two sponsors traveled by Mercury train from Ann Arbor to Chicago on Thursday May 14. They stayed at the Conrad Hilton, toured Swift and Marshall Field's, visited the Merchandise Mart and Science and Industry Museum, enjoyed meals and an ice revue, then returned arriving 8 PM. Rose Ann Lambarth, club secretary, filed the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Chicago
Caroline Acton
Carolyn Adair
Eleanor Arondos
Carol Burmeister
Sally Cook
Beverly Daniels
Phyllis Gilbert
Barbara Hanson
Bernice Jaeger
Marilyn Jantz
Else Knoedler
Rose Ann Lambarth
Sharon Larson
Ruth Lutz
Kay Meske
Nancy Ross
Joanne Sheats
Nancy Strickland
Louise Wackenhut
Janice Westphal
Shirley Uphaus
Rogers
Mrs. Lockwood
Conrad Hilton
Smrgasbord
Swift’s Meat Packing Co
Merchandise Mart
Boulevard Room
Science and Industry Museum
Marshall Field’s
Edgewater Beach
Central
Secy
Seniors To Be Honored At Saline High School
Saline High School seniors will be honored at Federated Church on Sunday May 24. The 11 am worship will center on The Master Builder with the pastor leading. An outdoor supper at Lame Park at 6 pm will follow for graduates, then a church service on What the World Needs from Youth. Elizabeth Dicks leads arrangements. Mr and Mrs Henry Karner and Sandra visited relatives in Dundee.
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Saline High School
Federated Church
Young People’s Society
Lame Park
Elizabeth Dicks
Henry Karner
Sandra
Dundee
Nation Honors War Dead By Wearing of Poppies
Ad and ceremony describe Saint Joseph Academy May Crowning. Miss Beasley leads Our Lady of Grace crown as Guard of Honor assists. Poppy sales planned on Saline streets with Girl Scouts canvassing house to house to aid disabled veterans and families. Generous donations urged for veterans helping Korean and prior war victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Joseph Academy
Adrian
Mich
Karyl Jean Beasley
E. J. Beasley
Our Lady of Grace
Holy Rosary Chapel
Miss Beasley
Kathryn Brennan
Anne LaValee
Margaret McDonald
Yolanda Petho
Margaret Ann Prather
Nancy Unverforth
Saline
Genero's
France
Belgium
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
British Legion
Korea
May Church Class Meetings Set for May Dates
The May meeting of the Friendship Class of Federated Church is scheduled for Wednesday May 27 at 2:00 PM at Mrs Leonard Spicer's home. The June meeting of the other church class shifts to the fifth Friday in May at 4:00 PM at Mrs Henry McKenzie's home due to public school closing week conflicts.
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Friendship
Federated Church
Leonard Spicer
Church
Enry McKenzie
Union School Closes After Year of Transportation Themed Study
Union School on the Manchester Road closed Monday evening marking the end of the school year. Parents attended a program where pupils shared projects from the Transportation unit led by Roger Korte. Highlights included a Pony Express scene, boats, a stage coach, a covered wagon, an early engine, and modern travel like bus and train. A May 15 picnic at Saline Park drew over sixty children, parents, and patrons with games and a baseball contest between children and dads.
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Union School
Manchester Road
Roger Korte
Barman
Engles
Saline Park
Boysville Baseball Game Is Cancelled
Boysville High School of Macon cancels the second game after scheduling difficulties. Saline leads Boysville 10 to 1 in the current tally.
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Boysville
Boysville High School
Macon
Mario Marchisio
Saline
Saline Jaycees Sponsor Second Annual Teenage Road-e-o
Last Saturday the Saline JayCee s sponsored the second annual teenage Road-e-o. Earl Feldkamp won first place, Ronald Finch second, and Wailfred Larson third. Feldkamp earned a $10 prize, a trophy, and a June trip to the State Competition in Lansing. Second and third prizes were $6 and $4 respectively. First prize was donated by Hartman Insurance Agency and the trophy by Gambles. Cars were supplied by Wiedman Auto and A. and M. Chevrolet.
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Saline JayCee’s
Earl Feldkamp
Ronald Finch
Wailfred Larson
Earl
Lansing
Hartman Insurance Agency
Gambles
Mr. Roberts Comes to Saline High School
Saline High School hosts the Broadway hit play Mr. Roberts on Monday and Tuesday May 25 and 26. The cast comes from the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre and proceeds benefit the JCC Christmas Fund through the Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Mr. Roberts
Saline High School
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
Saline Junior Chamber of Commerce
JCC
Farm Directors Dined At Gray Home Meeting
Mr and Mrs Harold Gray hosted the Saline Valley Farms board of directors at their residence Monday evening o the informal gathering to discuss farm affairs and community matters.
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Harold Gray
The
Saline Valley Farms
Saline High School Commencement Week Schedule
Mrs. Mildred A. Haswell announces Saline High School commencement week runs Sun May 31 to Fri Jun 5. Events include Baccalaureate May 31, Awards Night June 1, Class Night June 2, Commencement Exercises June 4 with Dr. B L V Shelley, and Closing Day June 5 at 11:00 am.
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Mildred A. Haswell
Saline High School
T. W. Menzel
B. L. V. Shelley
Boys’ Vocational School
Lansing
Lifelong Saline Area Resident Dies After Illness
Herman Klumpp 72, lifelong Saline area resident, died Tuesday night at Saline General Hospital after a long illness. Born June 30, 1880 in Lodi Township he was married to Minnie Stierle. Survived by two brothers, two sisters, and several inlaws. Funeral at 2:30 pm Friday at his residence with Rev. Theophil W. Menzel officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. calling hours at home.
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Herman Klumpp
Saline General Hospital
Dell Rd
Saline Township
Mr. Klumpp
Lodi Township
Adam
Bertha Teufel Klumpp
Minnie Stierle
Saline
Albert
Ann Arbor
John,Jr
Lodis
Ernest Mann
Gordon Baumgartner
Klumpp
Saline Masonic Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Pittsfield Grange
Theophil W. Menzel
Oakwood Cemetery
Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up Week Kicks Off May 25 in Saline
The community promotes a week of cleanup and improvements led by the American Legion Post 322. A stage show On Stage America showcases local talent May 22 and 23 at Saline High School, with proceeds for the Legion Memorial Home. City crews collect rubbish May 26. residents urged to clear basements attics and garages, curb clutter, and boost fire safety. Neighboring events emphasize civic pride and housekeeping to keep Saline the cleanest city in Southern Michigan.
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St. Andrews
Treasury
Johnny Harberd
the Saline High School
Leutheuser
Laine
Michigan
Chorus Costumes Add Color To A Musical
Satin and taffeta costumes brighten the teen chorus in On Stage America a Saline High School show May 22 and 23. Sponsored by American Legion Post 322 proceeds aid the Legion Memorial Home. Groups include Southern Belles Dixie Dandies and Hotsy Totsies with songs like Alexander's Ragtime Band Minstrel Medley and Darktown Strutters Ball.
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Stage America
American Legion Post 322
Daryl Deede
Edwin Schmid
Wil
Amos
Robert Rogers
Andy
Black Face
America
Kingfish
Milton Flnkberney
Daniel Hall
Brother Crawford
Rochester
Frank Carter
Dorothy Finkbeiner
Ball and Chain
Margerite Vance
Jemima
Sapphire
Orville Finkbeiner
Hubert Beach
Saline High School
Legion Memorial Home
Alexander
Captain Larry Deede Delivers Planes to Italy
Capt. Larry Deede joined two crewmen delivering the first two C 119 troop carrier planes to Italy. The aircraft were handed over to the Italian Government Tuesday under the mutual defense assistance program.
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Larry Deede
Italy
Cleanup and Paint Up Week Declared by Mayor
The week of May 25 designated by Mayor Henry Leutheuser as Cleanup and Paint Up Week urges residents to place rubbish in containers at the curb Tuesday morning May 26 for city trucks to haul to the dump. A special effort to brighten building fronts with fresh paint is urged.
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Bvrye
Henry Leutheuser
Saline Forms Recreation Program Directors Named
Mr and Mrs John Pridmore are named directors of the Saline Recreation Program. The eight week summer plan begins June 15 and ends August 14 with a two four week periods and a one week recess. Activities include swimming, team games, crafts, drama, and a junior midget baseball league for 9 to 12 year olds.
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John Pridmore
Saline
Pridmore
Michigan State College
University of Michigan Medical School
Saline School
Community events and notices list for late May
May 22 23 includes American Legion minstrel show May 25 Fair Board meeting May 25 26 Mr Roberts at JCC May 27 Fun Club at Doris Zahn 8 30 p m May 28 seniors dance 9 12 with 75 cents 1 25 double May 23 Poppy Day May 31 Baccalaureate 8 p m June 2 Class night 8 p m June 4 Commencement 8 p m A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Jacobs La Grange Texas May 16 Mrs Jacobs daughter of Mr and Mrs Conrad Jaeger
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American Legion
Fair Board
Roberts
Doris Zahn
Robert Jacobs
la Grange
Texas
Jacobs
Conrad Jaeger
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Raisin League
Clinton
Karyl Beasley
St. Joseph Academy
Jaycees
Pres
Bob
Saline Area
O. K
Mary Lou Gall
Don Gall
Karen Taylor
Amn Arbir
American Legion Post
Saline Recreation Program
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