Saline Jaycees survey highlights teen facilities needs
Saline's two day community survey gathered responses from about 150 residents, revealing strong demand for more teenage recreation and safer areas for youths. Comments supported city leaders' focus on youth facilities, indoor pools, and an OB ward, while some residents praised the town as is. A new stamp vending machine was installed at the Post Office for off hours service.
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Saline Jaycees
Jerry Swanson
Harris
Michigan
Saline
Post Office
Birthday Sadness as Son Mourns Father Killed in Saline Crash
Charles Edward Martin Jr. marks his seventh birthday while recalling his father Charles "Peewee" Martin who died in a car crash north of his Saline home last Saturday night. The 31 year old native of Tennessee started a used car business a decade ago and leaves a wife Sheila Liedel and son Tansy Ruth, 6, plus siblings and extended family. Burial took place at Oakwood Cemetery in Saline after funeral services at Fontana Funeral Home.
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Charles Edward Martin, Jr
Charles
Charles “Peewee” Martin
Ann Arbor Rd
Sheriff's Deputies
Saline Fire Department
Martin
Textile Rd
Ann Arbor
Saline
Tennessee
Michigan
Saline Area
Sheila E. Liedel
Petersburg
Tansy Ruth
Benjamin Martin
Waynesboro
Tenn
Glen
Margie
Wade
Cletis
Sarah) LeGrand
Charles W
Jackie) Anderson
Ypsilanti
William F
Ray
Fontana Funeral Home
Carpenter Rd
Kenneth Callis
First United Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Earth Day Panel Urges Immediate Action at Saline High
Dr W C Latta and a panel at Saline High spoke on Earth Day about carbon buildup blocking sun rays and potentially triggering a new ice age. Panelists urged action like car pools and reduced high phosphate detergents. Students cleanup efforts followed with films on pollution and schoolyard cleanups across Jensen, Junior High, and Houghton Elementary.
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Dr. Latta
Kenneth Johnson
Washtenaw County
Mike Strait
Saline
Jack Craigmile
Will Irwin
U-M Law
Pam Sheats
the Hornet
Noreen Ferris
Earth
Vietnam
Saline High School
Black
Jensen School
Curtiss Park
Houghton Elementary
Campbell
Reliance Electric Plans 1.4 Million Saline Plant
Reliance Electric Company announces a 1.4 million dollar plant in Saline for its Applied Dynamics Computer Systems Division. The 80 000 square foot facility will employ 700 and consolidate Ann Arbor operations. Construction starts June 1970 with occupancy by January 1971.
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Reliance Electric Company
Saline
Applied Dynamics Computer Systems
Reliance
Ann Arbor
Applied Dynamics Computer Systems Division
Ralph L. Shapcott
Butcher and Willits, Inc
W. P. Farrand
Maple Rd
City of
Pittsfield Township
Margaret Hunt to celebrate 75th birthday at open house
Margaret Peg Hunt of 115 Maple Street will be honored by her family with an open house this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. The Saline babysitter known for her bridge gaming gardening crocheting knitting sewing baking and lively spirit enjoys fishing and keeps busy with many hobbies.
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Margaret
Peg) Hunt
Maple St
Battle of the Bands heats draw Saline crowd
About 450 fans filled the Rural Activities Center for Saline Jaycees Battle of the Bands first session. Eleven rock groups performed. finalists named Grand Central Station Haze Hooker Charley Packard House Weasel Thax MC advance to finals. Don Clingersmith praised the overall high quality as the second preliminary set to feature 10 more bands this Saturday.
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Saline Jaycees
Rural Activities Center
Grand Central Station
Haze
Hooker Charley
Packard House Weasel
Thax
Don Clingersmith
Saline Teen Club
Cancer Drive Nears Saline Area High Total
Mrs. Charles Deasy chairing the Saline cancer drive says the campaign topped 400 dollars this week and, with a week remaining, aims to beat last year’s 514.50. She notes two-year growth and urges continued gifts through May to fund life-saving advances. Her personal cancer battle informs her advocacy.
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Charles Deasy
Saline Scouts Clean Up Highways Demanding Work
Saline Boy Scouts cleaned highway shoulders along U.S.12 and Ann Arbor Roads hauling truckloads of junk from nine until noon. They paused for a breather before finishing both sides. Tom Poppenger found a $5 bill at the far end of the U.S.12 beat, prompting advice on its use.
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U.S.12
Ann Arbor Rds
Tom Poppenger
Tom
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Saline
Harold West
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Maple
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