Detroit Edison plans major Washtenaw County power upgrades
Edison announces completion of several expansion projects to strengthen Washtenaw County electricity supply. A seven mile 24 000 volt line from Superior Station to Argo Substation will serve Ann Arbor and surrounding areas. New substation on State Road north of Waters Road aims at 14 000 residents. Distribution and switching stations expand capacity to 40 000 kilovolt amperes. Transmission capacity doubles to 40 000 volts in southeastern Washtenaw. New supply lines link Reno Freedom and Lima substations. Emerick Substation upgraded to serve about 40 000 people. Edison projects indicate rising customer use with residential average energy expected to rise from 2 760 to 3 600 kWh in ten years and to 6 400 kWh by 1975.
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Gage R. Cooper
Ann Arbor
Edison
Washtenaw
Superior Station
Ypsilanti
Argo
Waters Road
Saline
Freedom
Lodi
Lima
Bridgewater
Reno
Freedom Township
Emerick
Cooper
New Edison
Detroit Edison
Miss Pfeifle Attends MEA Conference
Tla M. Pfeifle of Saline represented the Washtenaw district at the Michigan Education Association Leadership Training Conference held August 22 at Camp St. Marys Lake in Battle Creek. About 150 MEA district and regional council leaders from across Michigan attended workshops to study organization, educational problems, and solutions.
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Tla M. Pfeifle
Saline
Washtenaw
Michigan Education Association
St. Mary’s Lake
Battle Creek
M.E.A
Michigan
MLEA
Auxiliary Holds Installation and Banquet at Unit 322
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 322 held its annual membership banquet and installation ceremonies on August 23 with seventy seven members and guests present. The Brooklyn Installation Team and Luella Dell installed the new officers after a business meeting.
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 322
Brooklyn
Luella Dell
No Tampering on Schumaier Plane
Mechanics and CAA authorities say the engine was in excellent condition at the August 17 crash that killed Rudolph Schumaier, owner of Saline Airport, and William Beardsley, president of Hayden Flour Mills. Sheriff Erwin Klager said investigation continues with interviews of close friends and relatives.
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CAA
Saline
Erwin Klager
Rudolph Schumaier
William Beardsley
Hayden Flour Mills
Tecumseh
Klager
Schumaier
Beardsley
Complete Roster of Teachers Announced for School Year
The Saline Area announces full teaching appointments for Saline Area High School and Elementary School. Names include principal Mr Charles Jaquith, staff across math science English social studies art music and home economics, with multiple grade level sections and staff assignments.
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Saline Area High School
Hlmer Houghton
Charles Jaquith
Elizabeth Kuebler
Hallie Mehler
George Bonich
Elmine Sweet
Mildred Haswell
Bernice McCoy
Patricia Morse
James Johnson
Barbara Heider
John Luidens
Marion Benish
Alton Haly
Howard Hill
Dwight Reynolds
Alberta Rogers
William Bailey
Kathleen Nass
Arthur Kaiterjohn
Marilyn Fry
Evelyn Campbell
Saline Area Elementary School
Marian Barclay
Suzanne Holton
Ann MacMillen
Tema Haab
Lillian Gilbert
Fleur Chandler
Ar Gis Vaughn
Water Hydrants Flushed Friday Weather Permitting
Weather permitting water hydrants will be flushed on Friday September 2. E. J. Muir City Clerk issues the notice to water users with flushing planned in the city.
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E. J. Muir
Law Firm Moves Into New Office at Ann Arbor Street
Stanton G. Roesch has moved his law offices to 111 N. Ann Arbor St in a new two office building nearing completion. Hartman Insurance Agency is expected to move in soon. Roesch previously occupied the Saline Savings Bank building and the Still Hotel. The new building, built by Henry Leutheuser, was scheduled to be completed by September 1 and Roesch moved in last Sunday. his phone number remains the same.
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Stanton G. Roesch
Ann Arbor St
Hartman Insurance Agency
Roesch
Saline Savings Bank
Still Hotel
Henry Leutheuser
County Moving Day Delayed As Building Ready for Occupancy
The county board delayed the start of maintenance and protection on the new County Court House until September 1, with A W Kutsche bearing responsibility until then to allow insurance and staffing. The architect said occupancy could begin earlier to avoid wasted time. Jury rooms and circuit court mill work will need about three weeks more. Dedication plans depend on the two decker parking lot completion next spring. The note ends with a planetary fact about Mercury.
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County Court House
Board of Supervisors
A. W. Kutsche
Luella Smith
Saline Community Fair Board Sets Entertainment Plans
The Saline Community Fair Board met at the high school to finalize the four night schedule. Ken Rogers said more acts are needed. Peg Harris Dancers will appear Wednesday and home talent on Thursday. Miss Saline crown Friday. remaining Friday and Saturday acts to be booked. The board approved food concessions and a babysitting service. WPAG plans three fifteen minute broadcasts from the fair.
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Saline Community Fair Board
Raymond Girbach
Ken Rogers
Art Miller
Fair
Rogers
Peg Wharris
Miss Saline
The
Saline Jcc
Fair Board
American Post
Bernice Armbruster
Howard Heath
WPAG
Alwin Gross
Lee Robison
Girbach
Robert Moon
Ross Adair
Red Cross Seeks Flood Relief Contributions in Saline
The Red Cross asks for flood relief aid. Citizens may contact Mrs. Merritt Martin Sr at 275 S. Ann Arbor St Saline or deliver contributions to Miss Luella Lambarih at Saline Savings Bank.
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Red Cross Flood Relief Fund
Merritt Martin
S. Ann Arbor St. Saline
Luella Lambarih
The
Saline Savings Bank
Local Man Accepted Into Capital University
Glenn Hagen son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hagen of 224 Monroe Street has been admitted to Capital University Columbus Ohio announced by James P Schultz director of admissions He plans to enroll in the Pre Theology curriculum Orientation week at Capital runs September 7 to 13 Glenn graduated from Saline Area High School in June 1955.
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Glenn Hagen
Arthur Hagen
Monroe St
Cap
Ital University
Columbus
Ohio
James P. Schultz
Capital University
Glenn
Capital
Saline Area High School
Lindenwood Subdivision To Open In Saline
A new subdivision by Dorothy and William Meister will open on the west side of Mills Ronin south of Saline Typ e in Saline. Lindenwood offers eight large lots facing Mills Rd and Linden Court with roads sewer and water lines under construction. Lots go on sale immediately under restrictions to assure desirable home locations.
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Saline
Lindenwood
Dorothy
William Meister
Mills Ronin
Mills Rd
Linden Court
Saline Defeats Ypsi Ford in Weekend League Game
Saline powered past Ypsi Ford Local 849 81 on Saturday night behind five hit pitching by Ernie Stemen. Saline scored four runs in the second inning to seal the victory. rain forced schedule changes with multiple makeups listed for September.
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Fowlerville Gies
Chelsea
Jeneata
Ernie Stemen
Saline
DPSE
Salime Eee
Bill Merrell
Don Schwall
Roger Trim
Simpson
Ernie Siemen
Drake
Wolverine Parking
Fowlerville
Stockbridge
Lansing
Howell
Lansing Latins
Ypsi
Michigan 5 Day Forecast: Normal to Cooler Temps
The 5 day forecast shows Lower Lakes temps near normal to 2-4 degrees below, with highs from 76 to 80 and lows 56 to 59, cooling through Saturday then warming Sunday. Precipitation 0.25 to 0.50 inch with showers Wednesday and Friday. Upper Lakes temperatures near normal, highs 72 to 78, lows 52 to 57, cooling then warming by Sunday, with light scattered showers.
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Michigan
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
Lake Huron
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Aline Fair
Washtenaw County
Webb Harwood
Robin Hammond
Elmer Houghton
Miss Pfeifle
Mary Meyers
Blanche Shankland
Dorothy Stimpson
Phebe Summerland
Elizabeth Parsons
Maxine Ross
Nancy Reynolds
Teresa Webb
Constance Gonser
Olive Elwyn
Juniana Taylor
Helene Monaghan
Eva Barber
Una Dicks
Lila Hibbs
Law Firm
Mercury
Court House
Elmer Mayer
Mc Mayer
John Norcross
Henry Hicks
Mayer
Red Cross
Lindenwood Subdivision
Wolverine
Leslie
Latins
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