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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1961
Page
1
Saline area officials plan a take cover exercise and emergency meeting for April 28 and 29 as part of Operation Alert 1961. Local CD Director Bob Russell urged resident participation in a fake cover drill with standard siren signals.
The American Legion Auxiliary announced winners of the annual essay contest on Americanism versus Communism with senior and junior divisions. Barbara Schmid led seniors. Bill Tefft and Kathie Reed won runners up and third. In juniors Barbara Hehr topped, with Carol Bersuder and Shirley Morton following. Bruce Carr earned honorable mention. Poppy Foster contest top prizes went to Marianne Burr and Dennis Young from 80 entries. first prizes went to Burr and Dennis Young in different classes, with posters earning honorable mention. Poppy Day in Saline set for May 26 to May 27.
Saline High School students Mike Washburn and Richard Johnson earned top honors at the third annual Southeastern Michigan Science Fair in Ann Arbor. Washburn won first place in senior biology and tied for third among boys in the senior division, while Johnson tied for second in senior physics for his Explorations into Drop Formation. Johnson also previously won in the 1960s fair, and Washburn extended last year’s work to study forces on fish with an Air Force certificate among special awards. A total of 267 students from four counties entered the fair, with 123 seniors and 144 juniors.
Saline High School hosts its first home track meet after a season opener where U High edged Saline 57 to 47. Ken Volz, Bob Yuhasz, Howard Schraad er and Dave Hoeft won events, with Lyle Wahl tying a school pole vault record, as Ricky Johnson and others contributed points. The dual meet includes Pinckney Dexter Chelsea Manchester and Roosevelt in Washtenaw Conference action.
Saline High School announced the retirement of the Valedictorian Salutatorian system. A With Highest Honors group will lead the procession for one year while maintaining a 4 year average of 10 points. Diplomas will read With Honor or With Highest Honor.
Saline chapter 311 O.E.S. to initiate two new members at a meeting on Monday April 24 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall. Candidates include Mrs Claude Englehart of North Lewis Street and her daughter Mrs Phyllis Haire of Mark Hannah Court.
In Sunday mornings blizzard five people were injured in separate crashes. The worst hurt was Alvina Ennett a 22 year old of 3901 Willow Rd who went off the road on US-112 near State Road at 730 am and remains in critical condition at St. Joseph Mercy in Ann Arbor. Her two young children were also injured. Earlier Donald Gilpatrick 44 of Wayne lost control on north Ann Arbor St near Bennett St and hit a utility pole snapping it and downing wires and a speed limit sign. Gilpatrick had bruises and abrasions a passenger Sadie Sisco 42 of Livonia suffered a broken leg and facial cuts and was reported in good condition at University hospital.
Saline Community Hospital Board appointed a five member committee to study expansion feasibility, obtain cost estimates, and report in three months. The panel includes Pat Roesch as chairman, Ted Finkbeiner, Everett Esch, Arthur Moehn, Carl Schrandt, with Ernest Girbach also serving as board chairman.
A public health drive urges donations and regular medical checkups to combat cancer. Campaigns encourage readers to contribute and schedule screenings, highlighting early detection and community support.
At the suggestion of Police Commissioner Glenn Clark the Saline City Council approved two resolutions limiting city vehicle use. No person may enter ride in or on any city vehicle except for official city business. No city vehicle may transport employees to or from work outside city limits.
Members of the Saline BPW elected officers for second terms Jean Taylor as president Rose Farrell as vice president Lorena Liston as treasurer and Lois Adix as secretary The club also set a Coffee Klatsch at the Saline Hotel dining room May 6 from 8 to 11 a.m Proceeds support Miss Sawyers European trip and the $100 BPW scholarship fund Delegates to the state convention Detroit May 19 to 21 were Taylor Bergey with Schmid and Farrell as alternates
A new Planning Commission, also serving as the Zoning Board of Appeals, was appointed by City Council. Members include G. Merritt Martin, Joseph Craigmile, John Steele, Bliss Charles, Walter MacArthur Sr, Everett Wolfin, and Milhan who will chair when meeting as a Planning Commission. Terms vary by role from one to three years. The board will elect a chairman and vice chairman at its first meeting. E J Muir will be secretary.
Seven thousand five hundred Michigan high school musicians compete in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Festival at the University of Michigan on April 22. Saline’s 68 member band performs at 8 am and travels by bus, with parents invited to join. buses return about 9:30 am after earning a first division rating in district competition.
Dance students under Mary Lou Gall present their annual spring recital on April 28 and 29 sponsored by Saline High School Band.
St Pauls E R Church sets four dedication events for its new two story wing on Michigan avenue. Dr Robert Stanger Elmhurst College will preach on the theme Building for Tomorrow supported by Rev Henry Kroehler Michigan Indiana Synod. Open House is from 2 to 5 p m with music by a combined choir and a Family Night banquet slated for Thursday.
Members of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church on Scio Church Road near Ann Arbor honor Rev. Arthur G. Wacker for 25 years as pastor and 40 years in the ministry. A afternoon service luncheon and evening reception mark the anniversary with guest speaker Prof. Roland H. Hoenecke and music by Carl E. Wacker.
Mrs Henry Helle of Textile Road was elected president of the Intermediate School Room Mothers at the April meeting. Her term begins in September. The group voted not to participate in this year’s School Carnival and approved purchasing venetian blinds for two rooms to darken them for film showings.
A small plane landed Saturday afternoon in the front yard of Aaron Girbach at 7867 E Michigan Ave. The family alerted police after discovering the unmarked aircraft with no identification or pilot. Police intervened and took control of the scene.
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