Rotary clubs contest opens December first on Main Drag
Saline and Milan Rotary Clubs start an attendance contest December 1 with a dinner dance as the prize. Rotarians sent a heartfelt card to President Ken Jeppeson during his hospital stay in Ann Arbor. A four person plane from Westridge Illinois landed near Saline while trying to locate the Ann Arbor airport amid poor visibility.
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Saline
Milan
Rotary Anns
Ken Jeppeson
Ann Arbor
Thut
Westridge
Til
Herman Bredernitz
George Loy
Westridge News
Trinity Ladies Hold Annual Meeting at Mrs Wilkie Home
The Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met November 1 at Mrs Violette Wilkie’s home. Officers elected for the year: President Lena Burkhardt, Vice President Violette Wilkie, Secretary Edna Burkhardt, Treasurer Leola Theurer. Members planned gifts for a December meeting to aid European refugees.
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Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Violette Wilkie
Lena Burkhardt
Edna Burkhardt
Leola Theurer
Cecelia Korte
Wilma Camburn
Laura Hoeft
Mary Seeger
Luella Luckhardt
Clara V. Bredernitz
Lydia Alber
Red Cross
Amanda Kohler
Clara Carter
Ruth Marion
Europe
Ed Alber
Annual Bazaar At Federated Church Next Week
The Federated Church women plan their annual bazaar and bake sale on Wednesday November 15 at the Uphaus Electric Store, with sales opening at 1 00 pm Articles may be dropped off before then Morning hours host the arranging committee to receive items Mrs Ferman Clements leads the Ladies Aid Society publicity committee with Miss Mary Morden Miss Doris Jean Henne and Miss Marie Finch on posters The baked goods booth includes Mrs Carl Carr Mrs Louise Cotton and others The fancy work apron booth is led by Mrs Reid Ross and partners A set up and clean up committee includes Mr and Mrs Hazen Jewell and others
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Federated Church
Uphaus
Ferman Clements
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mary iMorden
Paul Klueter
Maurice i Henderson
Doris Jean Henne
Hazen Jewell
Harold Finch
Firemen Attend Saline Delegation Meeting in Jackson
Six members of the Saline Fire Department joined the Southern Michigan Association of Firemen and Fire Chiefs in Jackson on October 30. About 85 attendees from southern Michigan towns watched firefighting films after a steak dinner. The Saline contingent included Chief John Schild, Assistant Chief Harold Armbruster, Lts. Rol and Goltz, LaVerne Armbruster, Rudy Wahl, and James Thomas. Nominations were solicited for November officer elections.
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Saline
Davises Buy Lottie Wallace Home on North Ann Arbor St
Mr and Mrs Ray Davis purchased the Lottie Wallace residence located on North Ann Arbor Street confirming a new ownership transfer.
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Ray Davis
Lottie Wallace
North
Ann Arbor St
Saline Woman Victim in US 112 127 Crash Near Somerset
Mrs. Ira L. Gilligan 33 of Saline died after a midnight crash at the US-127 US-112 intersection near Somerset. Her husband and other occupants were treated. Byron J. Large of Jackson drove the other car. Gilligan's survivors include a brother, sister, stepchildren, and a church membership in Belleville. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Lockwood Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery.
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Ira L. Gilligan
West
Michigan Avenue
Somerset
Carl Craig
Saline
Addison Hospital
Addison
Gilligan
Saline General Hospital
Craig
Byron J. Large
Jackson
Large
Parker
Hazel
Rose
Florida
Ypsilanti
Jay Mann
Charlotte
Oscar R. Gilligan
Lloyd Mann
Coldwater
Harry Babel
Port Huron
Roy Lea
Robert Talbot
An Arbor
United Missionary Church of
Belleville
Lockwood
Glen Waun
Highland Cemetery
Saline Girl Stars In Oklahoma At Cass Theatre Detroit
Jeanne Parsons formerly of Saline appears as Armina in the long running version of Oklahoma at the Cass theatre Detroit marking its seventh Detroit engagement. Parsons is a Saline High School alumna and University of Michigan graduate who trained in dance and acting in Detroit New York and Massachusetts.
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Oklahoma
Cass Theatre
Detroit
Armina
Jeanne Parsons
Harry B. Parsons
W. Henry St
Hiverett Wolfin
Tony Schild Named Vice-President Of Sign Association
The Huron Valley Sign Association met in Ann Arbor on November 1 electing officers for the year. Tony Schild of Schild Sign Service Saline was chosen vice-president with Francis Hotzel of Hotzel Sign Studio as president. Others attending included Cecil Rowe Roy Smith and Lot Garrison.
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Huron Valley Sign Association
Ann Arbor
Francis Hotzel
Hotzel
Tony Schild
Schild Sign Service
Saline
Milt Kemnitz
Gillespie Signs
Chuck Hubler
The
State Neon Co
Cecil Rowe
Rowe Sign Co
Detroit
Michigan Sign Contractors
Detroit Sign Contractors
Roy Smith
Lot Garrison
Adrian
Ross Adair
Ypsilanti
Stolen car recovered near Universal Die Corp plant
An automobile owned by cordon Valentine of Dearborn reported stolen from in front of the Harris Shell Station on West Michigan Avenue Saturday night was recovered about an hour later parked on Monroe Street near the Universal Die Corp plant.
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Cordon Valentine of
Dearborn
Harris Shell
West Michigan Avenue
Monroe Street
Universal Die Corp
Venezuelan Sea Scouts Sail Free Voyage to New York
A group of Venezuelan Sea Scouts toured a Grancolombiana freighter between New York and Maracaibo with free transport, guided by Captain Melean. They learned shipboard duties, visited officials, broadcast on Voice of America, and hosted a farewell party with the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York, promoting goodwill.
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Grancolombiana Line
United States
Venezuela
Colombia
Ecuador
New York
Maracaibo
Cuidad de Maracaibo
Can Sea Scouts
Boy Scouts
South America
Simon Bolivar
Voice of America
Girl Scout Council of
Greater New York
In Port They Honor Simon Bolivar and Meet Scouts
In port, officials honor Simon Bolivar and meet American Girl Scouts, highlighting cultural exchange and civic ties. The ceremony brings together local leaders and scouts for remarks and visits to maritime sites.
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Port
Simon Bolivar
Football Queen To Be Crowned At Saline High Dance
Saline High School Student Council hosts a football dance in the gym from 9 to 12 on Armistice Day Saturday. Music by an orchestra directed by Hugh Jackson. Barbara Marion will be crowned football queen with court members Joran Anderson Joyce Graf Collene Gross Irene Trinkle and Delores Marion.
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the Saline High School
Hugh Jackson
Barbara Marion
Joran Anderson
Joyce Graf
Collene Gross
Irene Trinkle
Delores Marion
Bell Clapper Crashes Through Ceiling at Iron Creek Church
At Iron Creek United church on Sunday morning the 23 pound bell clapper broke loose and crashed through the sanctuary ceiling, injuring a single congregant. No one else harmed as the bells fell, with worshipers continuing the service and the pastor reflecting on mercy and faith. Funeral services were held for Mae Vandewater in Huntington, Indiana, and Edna Mae Love participated in Wayne University capping ceremonies.
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Iron Creek Church
Iron Creek United Church
Lo- Ren Trotz
Jerry
Jesus Christ
Naareth
Alvin C. Brazee
Edna Mae Love
Saline
Wayne University
Kleuwe Family Hosts Junior Police Evening
At a Junior Police meeting, 25 members attended an evening hosted by Harvey and Vivian Kleuwe. Harvey screened motion pictures of trips through Canada and other travels while Mrs. Kleuwe served refreshments. Honorees were thanked for an enjoyable program.
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Harvey Kleuwe
Canada
Vivian Kleuwe
Harvey
Propose Widening Of McKay Street
The Saline City Council proposes to widen McKay Street between North Ann Arbor and Hall by narrowing the north lawn and widening the south side. The plan was discussed Monday night and awaits school board approval before work can proceed.
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Saline City
McKay Street
Ann Arbor
Hall Streets
Lawn
Winter Family Visits Davis Parents This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Carl Winter and family of Jonesville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Davis Sunday.
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Carl Winter
Jonesville
Ray Davis
Survival Facts From Atomic Attacks In Hiroshima And Nagasaki
An explanatory piece discusses survival odds in atomic blasts, noting Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors remain in normal houses with children, and explains risk declined with distance. It contrasts smaller versus super bombs and emphasizes similar explosion mechanics and injury vs death chances.
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Earth
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Second Chance Film Screening at St Pauls Church
A 75 minute sound film produced for three denominations by the Protestant Film Commission will be shown at St Pauls Church on Sunday evening. The story follows a couple whose church relationship weakens under other interests and regains commitment improving home life. A free will offering will be received and the public is invited.
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Protestant Film Commission
St. Paul’s Church
Fred Arend Seriously Injured In Fall
Fred Arend suffered broken ribs and injuries to ribs and shoulder ligaments after being thrown from a corn wagon that slid on an incline. He was taken to University Hospital in Ann Arbor for treatment and the full extent of his injuries was not yet known.
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Fred Arend
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Window Peepers And Prowlers Reported Here
Residents report faces at windows and skulkers on premises. A woman was attacked on East Henry Street Thursday night. she escaped shaken. Police Chief Ray Carlton advises staying calm, avoiding lights, not signaling fear, calling police immediately, and using escorts if frightened at night.
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East Henry Street
Ray Carlton
Carlton
Our Hearts Were Young And Gay at Saline High School
The junior class presents a three act comedy Our Hearts Were Young and Gay directed by Mrs. Clair Vander Kolk on November 16 and 17 at 8 p m in the Saline High School Auditorium. Admission is 35c for children 40c for adults. The 1923 play features Sue Thomas as Cornelia Otis Skinner and Ann Taylor as Emily Kimbrough with a cast of students and local townsfolk in lead and supporting roles.
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Clair Vander Kolk
Saline High School
Paris
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Emily Kimbrough
Sue Thomas
Ann Taylor
Mrs. Skinner
Cornelia
Kay Austin
Otis Skinner
Duane Girbach
Leo Mr Eway
Joe Baylis
Dick Winters
Emily
Emil Sattler
Steward
Gordon Barnes
Gerald Haarer
John Anderson
Don Feldkamp
Harriette St. John
Betty Haeussler
Winifred Blaugh
Sally Meske
Glenn Brososky
Therese
Grace Steele
Elise
Martina Heininger
Monsieur DeLa Croix
Stephen MacArthur
David Zick
Ton of Gold Certificates Awarded to Four Jersey Cows
Max Spike of Saline owns four Jersey cows each awarded a Ton of Gold Certificate by The American Jersey Cattle Club in Columbus Ohio for outstanding four year production. Willonyx Palatine Betty 2333 lbs butterfat at 7, Princess Palatine Delight 2331 lbs at 7, Valiant Standard Kathleen 2197 lbs at 7, Bay leaf Patricia Sybil 2042 lbs at 9. Average fat per year exceeds 500 lbs, about 2.5 times US dairy cow average. Tests verified by Michigan State College and The American Jersey Cattle Club.
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Max Spike
Saline
Jersey
American Jersey Cattle Club
Columbus
Ohio
Willonyx Palatine Betty
Princess Palatine Delight
Valiant Standard Kathleen
Bayleaf Patricia Sybil
United States
Michigan State College
Saline Votes Show High Turnout In Off Year Elections
Saline voters mirrored statewide trends with 597 ballots cast. Hazen Jewell led council candidates with 375 votes while Mayor Adrian Hisman tallied 367. George Wood beat James C. Little for Justice Court by 243 votes. all four amendments passed including No 4 on yellow oleomargarine and hospital bonding.
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Saline
Michigan
Hazen
Jewell
Wood
Little
Saline Township Voters Reject Liquor Proposal
Saline township voters rejected the liquor by the glass proposal in Tuesday’s election 163 for 117 against. The measure failed a second time as 288 ballots were cast with Republicans 204 to 79 for Democrats in state and county races. Saline also opposed the oleomargarine amendment 228 to 42.
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Saline Township
Two Drivers Involved In Illicit Accidents On City Streets
Fred Winkler driving a 1947 Dodge four door sedan turned from Michigan avenue onto Lewis street in front of S. H. Platt driving a 1950 Mercury. Platt’s car and Winkler’s both sustained damage. Winkler was charged with driving under the influence and fined plus costs. Gene Acton Stull admitted speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone on South Ann Arbor Street. Norman E. Brock backed from his driveway on South Ann Arbor Street and collided with Brock’s car, causing heavy damage. Brock’s car was damaged as well. Brock paid fines and costs totaling $29.30.
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Fred Winkler
Michigan Avenue
Lewis Street
S. H. Platt
Ann Arbor
Platt
Winkler
Gene Acton Stull
Maple Road
Ann Arbor St
Norman E. Brock
Carpenter Road
Milan
Brock
Nationwide American Education Week Observed In Schools
The 30th annual American Education Week emphasizes schools in American democracy with sponsors including the National Education Association and the American Legion. Open houses spread nationwide with Detroit featuring teaching demonstrations in Crowley Milner auditorium for five days. Saline notes Room Mothers and parents of seventh and ninth graders will meet during the week.
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National Education Association
National Parent-Teacher Association
National Broadcasting Company
The
American Legion
Detroit
Crowley-Milner
Saline
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Trinity Ladies
Sign Association
Earl Culliton
Mae Vandewater
Huntington
Indiana
Kleuwe’s
St. Pauls Church
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