Old-timers recall Model T parades and street watchers
An old-timer explains that crowds once lined streets to see Model T cars pass, a pastime he notes has returned as people again gather to watch cars roll by.
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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1969
Page
12
An old-timer explains that crowds once lined streets to see Model T cars pass, a pastime he notes has returned as people again gather to watch cars roll by.
Engagement announced for Jacquelyn Hoeft to Gerald Johnson. Gerald is the son of Delbert Johnson. George Wood resigns as Saline justice of the peace citing time pressures. Ladies Aid plans an annual farm meeting with devotions by Mrs. Henry McKenzie. Mr and Mrs Walt Schneider celebrate 36th wedding anniversary. Klager Hatcheries of Bridgewater expands for a 359000 chick capacity. LeRoy Jedele returns from Army service in Alaska and will be discharged at Fort Sheridan. City salaries rise for Carl Moehn and Patrolman Hugh Prince. American Legion Junior Auxiliary forms in Saline with Cindy Hartman and others. Saline Kiwanis seek vacant lots for neighborhood parks. Monroe Street blacktopping and new sidewalk near Savings Bank progress. City Speedometer cord stolen. cost 150 and returned amid grand larceny claim. Three Boy Scouts earn Star rank in 15 years.
The Outstanding FRA Chapter award plaques were presented to top ranking chapters at the annual Teachers of Vocational Agriculture conference held at Michigan State University last week. Alton Ealy of Saline High received the Saline silver award plaque, and Saline FFA already earned a similar award in 1983.
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