Memorial Scholarship Created by UDC and Houghton Fund
Universal Die Casting division of Hoover Ball and Bearing Co announces the Elmer Houghton Memorial Scholarship. It provides $500 annually for Saline High School graduates pursuing technical vocational or academic study. Funds come from a memorial fund of gifts totaling $624 from 69 contributors, with selection between May 1 and June 1 and eligibility open to any graduate. The fund supports education for the late principal Elmer Houghton’s family through Citizens Bank of Saline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Houghton
Universal Die Casting Division
Hoover Ball and Bearing Co
Saline High School
UDC
H. W. Kuebler
Kuebler
Citizens Bank of Saline
Universal Die Casting
College-need Survey Ready For Release
A Washtenaw county survey on college need, prepared by lay committees under Dr. Raymond Young, is to be published for a September meeting. John Montonye notes strong interest and need, with distribution printing underway for the September 9 gathering at Tappan Junior High School in Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtenaw County Association of School Officers
John Montonye
Ypsilanti
Citizens
Raymond Young
University of Michigan School of Education
Montonye
Tappan Junior High School
Ann Arbor
Board Pays Tribute To Elmer Houghton
The Saline Area Schools Board memorializes Elmer Houghton, praising his dedication, influence, and duty to students and staff. A special meeting also authorized High School drive repairs with cold patches and chip seal. A $185000 loan against State Aid funds was approved. president and secretary named signers. superintendent to proceed. President Kennedy urged local schools to curb dropouts and encourage September returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Houghton
Board of Education
Robert Tefft
Tefft
Youths at Camp Share Summer Outing
Among the camping contingent this week are the Bassett boys sons of Mr and Mrs Rupert Bassett attending High Point near Clinton and Betty Cammet daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Cammet enjoying Camp Midicia near Columbiaville August 5 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett Boys
Rupert Bassett
High Point
Clinton
Betty Cammet
Elmer Cammet
Camp Midicia
Columbiaville
Mecha Takes Up 215 Acre Option for Village Plans
Mecha formally exercised option on 215 acres to build a retirement village for educators near Saline. The Steiner home and grounds were purchased for members to build homes. construction on private homes may begin soon while major village facilities follow a 1965 schedule. Local officials attended the ceremony and Meha leaders said the project aims to be a community not an institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Education Home Association
Lloyd Steiner
Mecha
Steiner
Meha
Oliver Steiner
Saline City
Jack Bennett
George Anderson
Leo Jensen
Raymond Anderson
Frank Hewitt
Bay City
Ted B. Southerland
Dwight Rich
Begrow- Brown
Bloomfield Hills
Saline Community Hospital
Rich
Cecelia Ference Begins College Stay to Study Art
Cecelia Ference a housewife known as bee lady and mother of two will enroll at Eastern Michigan University in September to major in art. Her daughter Elaine already attends EMU, and Principal Elmer Houghton supported Cecelia’s plan urging her to discover potential. She plans to balance family bee work and summer farming with studies while navigating four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Ference
Eastern Michigan University
David
Cecelia
Elaine
EMU
Elmer Houghton
Past Matrons to Meet in Saline Chapter 311 Event
The Past Matrons Club of Saline Chapter 311 OES will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at Mrs Pauline Teach out s home. A birthday observance is planned for Mrs Leo Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
O.E.S
Pauline Teach-out
Leo Jensen
Kiwanis Club Meets Monday at Martys Dining Room
A regular Sa line Kiwanis Club meeting is set for Monday evening at Martys Dining Room with dinner at 6 30 p m. Program chairman for the evening is Melvin Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Saline Kiwanis Club
Marty
Melvin Hartman
Police Recover 1661 50 Dollars Worth of Stolen Goods
Saline police chief Jim Levlett reported July totals: thefts and property damage 2161.50, with 1661.50 recovered. The month included 3983 patrol miles 66 arrests 6 juvenile apprehensions 52 traffic citations 195 parking tickets 259 complaints and offenses 18 liquor inspections and 16 accidents 3 hit and run 6 injured 1 fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Police Department
Jim Levlett
Council
local woman's father dies in Chesaning
Albert Schmiege, 73, father of Mrs. H. L. Engel of Saline, died after a long illness in a Chesaning hospital. Funeral services were held recently at Christ Lutheran Church in Chesaning, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Lutheran Church
Chesaning
Mich
Albert Schmiege
H. L. Engel
Schmiege
Jaeger Appointed To Planning Group
City Council on Monday night appointed Donald Jaeger of 322 N Harris to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of G Merritt Martin. Jaeger, a Saline High School teacher, will serve until June 30 1964. Reappointed for three year terms were Jack Steele and Everett Wolfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jaeger
N. Harris
City Planning Commission
G. Merritt Martin
Jaeger
Saline High School
Jack Steele
Everett Wolfin
Vacancy blocks council appointment as right to fill awaits
The seventh council seat remains vacant after Jer ome Hemmye resigned June 1 and moved to South America. With six members, ties halted candidate choices and the charter's mandate to fill the vacancy was debated. The post expires January 1, with election in November offering immediate continuation for the successful runner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Hemmye
Hemmye
South America
Council
Allan Grossman
Jack Bennett
Hemmy
Saline Auxiliary Police to be fully uniformed by September
The Uniformed Auxiliary Police, now 20 members, will be fully uniformed by September, per Police Chief Jim Levlett to the Council. Members undergo monthly weapons training and also take weekly radiation level readings for Civil Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline’s Auxiliary Police Association
Jim Levlett
Council
Mrs Jack Schroeder Undergoes Surgery at Saline Hospital
Mrs Jack Schroeder underwent surgery at Saline Hospital last Friday. The report notes a routine medical procedure with no complications and she is resting postoperatively in the hospital ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Schroeder
Saline Hospital
C-C Plans International Bazaar Sidewalk Sale
Fire Chief Armbruster warned that recent rains did not end grass fire danger. Burning permits are required for all purposes except household trash, and all burning must be carefully controlled and only when absolutely necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Armbruster
Armbruster
Downtown Highway Work Delayed Until After August 23
Saline merchants win a postponement as highway work in the downtown area will not start until after August 23. Gene Barry of Ken Roberts Construction Co and Pat Bergmann of the highway department told Chamber of Commerce president Harry Parsons the overall project should finish by November 30, with downtown tasks limited to curb replacements and paving to minimize disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Chamber of Commerce
Gene Barry
Ken Roberts Construction Co
Pat Bergmann
Highway Department
Harry Parsons
Rexall
Reporter Block
East End
International Bazaar Fosters Saline Community Unity
Saline residents from diverse backgrounds prepare an all day Friday August 23 downtown bazaar with displays and costumes. Mrs Cecelia Ference Ukrainian heritage leads planning inviting all merchants and residents to participate, share heritage items, and promote cultural exchange amid a growing cross roads image for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Area
United Nations Assembly
Youth For Understanding
Saline
Cecelia Ference
Jordan Rd
Hay wagon and straw destroyed by fire near Ann Arbor
Fire destroyed a hay wagon and a load of straw owned by John Solowczuk on 3900 Saline An Arbor Road around 5 p.m. Monday. Firemen said sparks from the towing tractor may have started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Solowczuk
Saline- Ann Arbor Rd
Boy 9 Undergoes Heart Surgery at University Hospital
Richard Sally nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Sally underwent his fourth heart operation after birth with a closed valve and holes in the heart. If successful the repairs will be complete. The Saline Blood Bank provides free blood locally and will hold a donation drive at the Intermediate School on Wednesday August 21 from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Local volunteers handle all work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sally
Walter Sally
Richard
University Hospital
Saline Area Blood Bank
Willow Rd
Red Cross
Saline
Wayne
Council Approves June July Bills
The council approved payment of city June and July bills. A $439 Lance Rogers bill for work at Curtiss Park caused a deadlock previously. This time three councilors voted year while Mayor Bennett voted nay. Johnson and McKenzie were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Rogers
Curtiss Park
Don Dechert
George Anderson
Robert Strohl
Jack Bennett
George Johnson
Don McKenzie
Fair Board to Meet in Saline High School Agriculture Room
Saline community fair board schedules a meeting for 8 30 p m Monday August 12 in the agriculture room at Saline High School.
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Houghton Memorial Fund
The
Board of Education, Saline Area Schools
John Kennedy
Joe Gardner
Ray Anderson
Ward Estes
Ada Inglis
Roscoe Bonisteel, Jr
Media Board
Sue Perrin
C-C
Ference
Boy
Barry Barringer
Scott Johnson
Norman Sanford
Pamela Burkhardt
Dawn Smiley
Kathy Heskett
Jim Heskett
David Wanty
Fred Beal
Marilyn Leonard
Trudy Riggs
Linda Sells
Sherry Heskett
Keith Camburn
Bill Ray
Bob Dieterle
Doug Esch
Sarah Law
Charles Plummer
Tom Hollister
Mary Hunt
Renee Osterhout
Cindy Frey
Nancy Bowen
Karen Kremple
Jane Estes
Karol Engel
Jane Bredernitz
Debbie Carr
Terry Jedele
Barb Lessing
Marlene Rochm
Cindy Braun
Clem Corona
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