Saline Echoes of the Past Fifty Years Ago
Saline notes reflect on a 50 year past with local seniors 48 in the class and various visits. Mrs. Harold Girbach and daughter visit Clinton relatives while Donald Gilliam of Fort Wayne spends weekend with Gilliam family. Local gatherings include Stimpson and Casty visits and a hospital stay for Scotty Burdick. Waugh Harris farewell as they move to California. William Martin marks his 81st birthday with neighbors aiding. The Curtiss Decker party visits relatives in Indiana and Bay City guests join Rev. Henry McKenzie and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Girbach
Clinton
Carl Moehn
Donald Gilliam
Fort Wayne
Ind
Robert Gilliam
Ted Stimpson
Sally
Joan Stimpson
Robert Filpert
Donald
Donna Stimpson
Owosso
Lloyd ¢Atey
Little Scotty Burdick
Ann Arbor
Methodist Church
Waugh Harris
California
William Martin
C. A. Curtiss
Josephine Decker
la Grange
Ontario
Indiana
John’ Stirling
John, Jr
Bay City
Henry McKenzie
Edwin Klager
LeRoy Armbruster
Eugene Betz
Robert Girbach
Wm. Kohler
Herman Kohler
Ray
Erwin Feldkamp
Weber Road
Edith Schagel
Earl
Merle
St. John’s Church
Copper Country
T-4-L Foot Care Ad Promises Fast Relief
An old advertisement touts T-4-L for athlete’s foot claiming rapid sloughing of infected skin and germ killing action within an hour. It offers a 48 cent refund at any drug store and promotes T-4-L foot powder for protective film coverage.
Decoration Day Parade Preparations Grow With Majorette Additions
Ten years ago preparations for the Decoration Day parade were underway with outdoor practice by the band and drum corps. The parade is expected to be sizable as the band is large and four new majorettes join the group Jerry Jordan Sharon Muir Pat Swanson and Betty Feeman. Also noted are social visits as Mr and Mrs Hugh Keveleing hosted Sunday dinner with guests from Ann Arbor Wakefield Tecumseh and nearby families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jordan
Sharon Muir
Pat Swanson
Betty Feeman
Hugh Kevéeling
Tulip Festival Attendance Brightens Weekend in Holland
Mrs. Arthur Cuff attended the Tulip Festival in Holland over the weekend. Numerous relatives including Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Lee, Lloyd Dell and family, Clare Harms and Randy joined a birthday surprise for Mrs. George Koch Friday evening. Mr. George Miller of Detroit visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Miller Sunday. the Dicks family and Linda Dicks of Tecumseh also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cuff
Holland
A. R. Lee
Lloyd Dell
Clare Harms
Randy
George Koch
George Miller
Detroit
C. A. Miller
Luther Dicks
Minnie Dicks
Saline
Harlan Dicks
Linda
Tecumseh
Dusterback Recovers After Hip Surgery at St Josephs Mercy
William Dusterback, garden foreman for the Curtiss estate, remains at St Josephs Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor recovering from a hip operation following arm fracture complications. Dr Badgley of University Hospital performed bone grafting in the arm and Dusterback is improving. The note also mentions local picnic tables, a home return for Mrs Daniels, and several social calls. Kenneth Heininger named freshman orientation advisor at the University of Michigan with two student advisers coordinating a 25 undergraduate group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dusterback
Curtiss
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor
Badgley
University Hospital
Dusterback
Highway Department
Frank Daniels
Joseph Schmid
George Walker
Samuel Lambarth
Emanuel Hutzel
Vesta Mills
Kenneth Heininger
University of Michigan
Union
Ann Arbor Visitors Note Local News 30 Years Ago
30 Years Ago J W Hull and daughter Miss Cora were Ann Arbor visitors Monday afternoon Mrs Anna Webb Ball born here in 1852 and a longtime teacher in our school died at her Brooklyn home Saturday After marriage to Frank Ball they moved to Brooklyn Mr and Mrs C R Parsons attended the May Festival in Ann Arbor Friday Mary Pickford in My Best Girl will play Liberty theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday Miss Nettie Simons accompanied Mrs George Gartung to Chicago to spend a month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hull
Cora
Ann. Arbor
Anna Webb Ball
Brooklyn
Frank Ball
C.R. Parsons
Ann Arbor
Mary Pickford
Liberty Theatre
Nettie Simons
George Gartung
Chicago
Wisel Visits Ann Arbor and Local Obituary Notes
Jacob Wisel made a business trip to Ann Arbor Friday forenoon. Charles B. Wheeler, previously ill, died Friday and funeral services Sunday were largely attended with Rev. Reuben Crosby officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sturm visited Ann Arbor Tuesday evening to meet their grandson born Friday May 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Zahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wisel
Ann Arbor
Charles B. Wheeler
the Observer
R Ev
Reuben Crosby
Oakwood Cemetery
W. L. Sturm
Harold Zahn
Red Cross Parade Draws Countywide Support in Ann Arbor
Tuesday afternoon event organized by Red Cross workers across the county featured Saline banners and a parade. Otto Steele won a Jer sey calf ticket and a colt ticket. the colt prize was sold for a cash donation to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Red Cross
Saline
Otto Steele
George Heimerdinger
Ann Arbor Street
Albert Schaible
Camp
Tike
Ark
William Heusel
John Burkhardt
A. C. Richards
Emily Belaforce
Hubert Richards
York
Fred Richards
Florence Bernstein
Clarks Lake
Ruth Rose
Ernest Bailey
Diana Schaffer
Belleville
D. F. Reeves
Saline Savings Bank Opens With Brisk First Day
The Saline Savings Bank opened Tuesday to strong public interest. The up to date facility features steel ceiling and copper finished oak decor. Directors express satisfaction with first day deposits and broad local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Savings Bank
Local Notes and Marriages in Sherman Area
Mrs W Derendinger received a letter from Bert camping at Chickamauga saying he is happy with his new life and notes more attractive southern girls. Minola Cook and Clinton Stimpson were married at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev Dodds officiating. C H Conklin and Fred Cordon plan changes to Sherman lots with shops and a home. Solomon Miller and H L Sanford went to Lake City. Irene Kennedy and E J Newell of Detroit visit Mrs Will Derendinger and her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minola
H. Cook
Clinton F. Stimpson
C. Cook
F. E. Dodds
C. H. Conklin
Fred Cordon
Sherman
Mr. Condon
Charles
Confirmation dinner honors Sandra Merritt guests
Bridgewater News reports 60 attendees from Detroit to Manchester for Sandra Merritt’s confirmation dinner. Guests included two great grandparents and multiple families. gifts and cards were exchanged.
Outdoor Party Trend Takes Center Stage Nationwide
The growing trend toward outdoor living is reshaping gatherings across the country. Patio parties are described as the most fashionable way to entertain as people embrace open-air settings and seasonal entertaining.
Patio party tips from Arvin home economists
Arvin home economists advise simple menus and ample grilling space for patio parties. Encourage guest grilling with multiple grills, provide trash disposal, and keep foods basic to avoid clutter while enjoying outdoor cooking. Margaret Werner notes new fabric and straw hat trends with printed silks and satins this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvin Industries
Arvin
Margaret Werner
Michigan State University
Charcoal Grilling Adds Flavor to Outdoor Cooking
Outdoor cooking rises in popularity for flavor, as charcoal grilled foods like steaks chops and roasts are touted by restaurants. Arvin Industries notes home use and outdoor traditions from fishermen and hunters, with meat gaining distinct taste from open flame grilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvin Industries
Arvin
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Saline, Michigan
Saline High School
Walker's
By Wembly
van Hesnen
Bill Folds
Pioneer
Dancer
Swank Caffln
Fred Norman
Ed Bixby
Ypsilanti
G. L. Hoyt
Leonardo Bassett
E. Main Street
Julius Lindenschmidt
A. C. Clarke
Vera Reeves
NEW Bank
Solomon Miller
H. L. Sanford
Lake City
Irene Kennedy
E. J. Newell
Will Derindinger
Bridgewater News
Eva Rentsehler
Fred Wilson
Shirley van Norman
Valentine Zick
Beaulah Robison
Bernice
Richard Weisenreder
Richard Wenk
David Zick
David Feldkamp
Grover Alber
Son
Lawrence Boettner
Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Washtenaw County
Saline Town Hall
Chas. Kruger
Saline Elementary School
Josephine Sawyer
Consumers Marketing Service
Pontiac
Raymond Wiedmayer
Gary
Kenneth Walker
Harold Bersuder
Carol
George Bersuder
Adrian
Bridgewater Bees
Melvin J
Romulus
Andrew
Stanley
Lake
Kassel Farm Bureau
Edward Burmeister
Arthur Braun
Mary Lou Gall
the Saline High School
Clarence Wackenhut
Gordon Wild
Mrs
Erwin Wild
Betty Wright
Betty Wackenhut
Roy Durand and Son
Paul Durand
Raymond Feldkamp
Donald Barth
Cherie
Island Lake
Rudy Feldkamp
Eleanor
Cavanaugh Lake
Arthur Knudsen
Lake Leesenaw
Lynwood Knudsen
Emerson Haeussler
Maynard Poertner
Chelsea
Farm Bureau
Jackson
Harold Feldkamp
Raymond
Willis
Bridgewater
Manchester
Harry Ray
Free - Lo
Leon Heimerdinger
Lewis Vogel
Simon Girbach
Ray van Doren
Sec. - Treas
Fred Phelps
Armin Haeussler
Elmer Diable
Annd
Russell Burkhardt
Jackson Motor
Dad
Revere Ware
Westside Hardware
Michigan
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