Miss Minnie Ruckman News On Pierce Family Wartime Scholar
Miss Minnie Ruckman of Bryn Mawr Pa reports that her nephew William Gregory Pierce son of the late Fred Pierce will be mustered out soon after serving as a Naval Reserve lieutenant. He saw sea action for over two years and specialized in locating subs in Atlantic waters, earning a June 1944 assignment citation aboard the USS Chatelaine and a Presidential Unit citation.
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Minnie Ruckman
Fred Pierce
Bryn Mawr
Saline
William Gregory Pierce
Atlantic
Service Citation Ribbon with Bronze Star Highlighted
A relative notes the ceremony impressed with about 10 000 naval troops in attendance. The veteran, a Germantown Academy and Wharton School graduate who attended Choate, plans to resume his life insurance business. Brothers John Mather Pierce and William Pierce are also mentioned amid others returning to civilian life and new careers as families plan to reside in Bryn Mawr.
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Germantown Academy
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Choate School
Connecticut
John Mather Pierce
William
John
Bryn Mawr
Miss Buckman
Pierce
Wedding Continuation Brings Family Ties to Fore
The ceremony featured the groom’s nephew and niece as part of the wedding party. Duane Robison served as best man with ushers Glen Weber and Dwight Carr. A reception for about 150 guests followed at the church parlors with white decor and a four tier cake. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Saline High graduates, live in Ann Arbor area with the bride employed there and the groom farming.
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Duane Robison
Glen Weber
Dwight Carr
Saline
Gordon
Saline High School
Ann Arbor
Burmeister Bride Honor Honors and Rehearsal Dinner Details
The passage notes 4-H Club involvement for Mr. Burmeister and states he graduated from Saline High School. Before marriage, Mrs. Burmeister received bridal showers hosted by Mrs. Reuebn Lindemann, Mrs. Chas Leverett, Mrs. Robert Mast, and Mrs. Ernest Hopkins, plus a shower at the bridegroom’s home. The rehearsal dinner occurred Friday night at the Lesser residence.
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Burmeister
Saline High School
Letter Box praises Americans across the border
The writer notes Canadians praising Americans and common quips about being “an American for you.” He recalls smiles and greetings that blur the border in a cordial reflection from L. A. Catey.
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L. A. Catey
Low Rental Plan Tied to University Grant
A $40 000 appropriation by the University Regents funds low rental housing with fully furnished units and included utilities except fuel oil. Transportation of houses consumes much of the grant, while Ann Arbor agrees to water and sewage facilities only if the project is removed within three years. The university post war expansion aims to finish by then.
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University Regents
University
Ann Arbor
Rotary Promotes Fair Donation for Halloween Party
Rotary supports the community event with cash gifts to the Community Council for the annual Halloween party. Last year no pranks damaged the business district and this year the plan expands to include rural school pupils and teachers. Guests included W. C. Kurtz and Sgt. H. J. Mayer. Allie Gross is honored with Happy Birthday.
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W. C. Kurtz
Jackson
Sgt. H. J. Mayer
Hunter Field
Allie” Gross
Community Fair awards highlight rural pupils and local ex hibits
The article lists numerous first place winners across divisions at the community fair. Mary Lou Burkhart displayed an old glass collection while Walter Jones earned top honors for copper and brass and a world collection. Eight rural teachers entered pupil exhibits and Union school led in first prizes.
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Mary Lou Burkhart
Walter Jones
Sue Sugden
Roy Rogers
Julian Feldkamp
Waldo Feldkamp
Charles Kohler
John Feldkamp
Roland Bredernitz
Herman Heininger
Irene Luckhardt
Jantz
Selma Kohler
Arlene Luckhardt
Kathryn Luckhardt
Orwick
Margaret Lange
Coates
E. Klager
Ed. Finkbeiner
R. W. Niles
Jacoby
J. H
Bob Leutheuser
Harold Goff, Jr
Gerald Haarer
Bobby McTaggart
Bruce Phillips
Albert Jantz
Ery Bros
Ery Brothers
Ted Robison
Michael Sheehan
Ray Schroder
Bill Wallo
Albert Bredernitz
Fred Humphrey
Fred Humpvhrey
Wesley Schroen
Awards at county fair show strong exhibitor interest
In the latter class Wesley Schroen took first while Paul Woods earned the best gift. Edwin Rentschler and Bruce Arend won firsts on their sheen. Eldene Finkbeiner led the Grand Prize with 47 points, Stanley Gall and Mrs Herman Heiniger tied for second with 45, and Mrs Arthur Lutz had 44. Exhibits drew more entries than last year and fair management is pleased with the interest.
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Wesley Schroen
Paul Woods
Edwin Rentschler
Bruce Arend
Eldene Finkbeiner
Stanley Gall
Herman Heininger
Arthur Lutz
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England
Arthur Zurlinden
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Robert Royal
Vallejo
Calif
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China- India
Romulus Air Base
George L. Frame
Christina Frame
Tennessee
Topeka Army Air Field
Wilma F. Wheeler
WAC
State Normal College
Ypsilanti
Joseph Edward Thomas
Ypsi Body Shop
Ypsilanti,Mich
Pillsbury’s
Pilsbury Pet
Bes
Detroit
Michigan Radio
Michigan
Michigan Livestock Exchange
Detroit Stock Yards
Geo
J. Boutell
Jim McCrum
Ted Barrett
Mac” McMillan
Chas. Culver
Bob Williams
Jake” Bolman
Rotary
Saline Theatre
Erich Stroheim
Mary Beth
Hugh
the Great Flamarion
Edward Everett Horton
Ruth T
Arry
Fred MacMurray
Joan Leslie
William Bendix
Joan Blondell
Hoover Company
Hoover Service Agency
Howard Electric Service
Norge
Zenith
Hoover
Deep Freeze
South
Lewis Street
Mich
The
Yanks
Elvin
Armbruster
Lockwood Funeral Home
Francis N. Lockwood
Alice J. Lockwood
Funeral Directors
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