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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1960
Page
4
Michigan State University horticulturists say cut flowers last longer when not plunged into cold water. Flowers placed in water at 80 to 100 degrees begin absorbing water immediately and wilt less quickly.
The program will award beginner certificates on Thursday August 11 1960 at 8:30 p m in the Intermediate Gym. A watermelon party at Wampler's Lake is set for August 11 for lake visitors, and a crafts arts room party on Friday August 12 after YMCA return. Award winners will be listed next week. the last week of Summer Recreation ends August 12.
The Jacob Luckhardt family's seventeenth annual reunion was held Sunday July 31 at the Washtenaw County Activities Center with seventy attendees and sixteen more joining later. Represented areas included Battle Creek Detroit Ann Arbor Saline and nearby locales. Eldest present were Lillian Dieterle and Ruben Staebler. the youngest was Barbara Wahl two months old. Organizers were Mr and Mrs Robert Mast and Mr and Mrs John Marshall. next year’s gathering will be planned by Dr and Mrs Bernard Stremier and Mr and Mrs Robert Trinkle.
Regular council session notes present members and adjourned items including water bill notices due by August 10, sidewalk district plans for districts 24 and 31, and financing via special assessment bonds. Bid approval for Seal Coat work on Willis Bemis and Clark Streets and a parking program discussion for E Bennett Street are recorded.
Saline faced Willow Run and Tecumseh in a series of games. Griffin allowed eight hits in the Willow Run tilt as Saline fell 8 to 6 after a late rally. Tecumseh edged Saline 6 to 5 as walks fueled the scoring. Saline A’s lost to Clinton 7 to 1 with Clinton drawing walks to pace the offense.
Harold Wackenhut of Harold Wackenhut and Sons service department has qualified for additional Chrysler Corporation awards for 12 years of continuous participation in the Master Technician Service Conference. Michigan State University hosts its fifth annual Swine Day on campus Thursday August 11.
Six local Scouts attended the 5th National Jamboree in Colorado Springs 1960. Activities included Skill-O-Rama shows, campfire skits, a large Sunday church service, a lighting of the campfire, a Roy Rogers rodeo, regional entertainment, and candle ceremonies. The group toured Buckskin Joe's and Royal Gorge before returning home.
The notes describe local scenes in Saline including a Sunday in Milan at 10 40 am with a two hour delay, and Councilman duties mocked as a 244 year tenure. City Clerk Bill Muir comments on primary turnout and November expectations. A lighthearted gift idea is proposed: a Reporter Subscription.
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