Freeway Opening Extends Nine Miles Between Milan and Dundee
Nearly nine miles of U S 23 freeway between Milan and Dundee opened Monday at a cost of 5.5 million dollars including right of way. The new section gives motorists 25 continuous miles from the Michigan Ohio line near Sylvania to the Monroe Washtenaw County line at Milan. S J Groves and Sons of Ann Arbor built the section which includes 10 interchanges and several bridges over Macon River branches Bear Creek and Saline River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Ohio
Monroe -Washtenaw County
Milan
State Highway Department
Ohio-to- Mackinac
S. J. Groves & Sons of
Ann Arbor
Cone Road
Plank Road
Milwaukee Road
Sherman Road
Macon River
Bear Creek
Saline River
Monroe County
Saline social notes include visits from Moser Lambarth kin
Mrs. Clara Hull hosted a chop suey dinner for Mrs. Helen Moser of Columbia and her family, visiting Saline. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Norman Engel and family, Mrs. Lilly Stensluff, and others from Milwaukee and Michigan. Jack Brookins party returned from Arizona. Ohio visits followed. Also noted, bridge work on Allison Road over the Saline River. construction started May 1960 with southbound lanes in use since July 4 to keep traffic moving on old U.S.23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hull
Helen Moser
Columbia
Moser
Helen Lambarth
Sam Lambarth
S. Ann ‘Arbor St
H. L. Engel
Norman Engel
Milwaukee, Wis
Lilly Stensluff
Milwaukee
Edward Renz
Tampa, Fla
Robert Metzger
Louise l
Wyandotte, Mich
Robert Baer
Ann Arbor
Wilma
Jack Brookins
Saline
Arizona
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Michigan
Jack
Tom Brookins
Edward
Mesa
Salt River Canyon
New Mexico
New Speed Limit Set on Expressways
Michigan announces a new daytime speed limit of 70 mph and 60 mph at night on over 500 miles of freeways effective September 8. Applies to divided highways reachable only at interchanges. non freeways only when upgraded. Major city freeways retain existing limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Michigan
State Highway Department Traffic Division
Harold H. Cooper
U.S.27
Cooper
Detroit
Former Salinians To Be Honored On 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spitler former residents of Saline will be honored on their 25th wedding anniversary at an open house Sunday September 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. at their home 2840 Rosewood Trenton Michigan. The party is hosted by Mrs. Spitler's sisters and their husbands Mr. and Mrs. Hazen H Jewell of Saline and Mr. and Mrs. C Robert Martin of Muskegon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Spitler
Saline
Rosewood
Trenton
Michigan
Spitler
Hazen H. Jewell
C. Robert Martin
Muskegon
Barbecue to Feature Hart Swainson Appearance
Senator Philip A. Hart and Governor John B. Swainson will attend a Washte naw County Democrats Labor Day chicken barbecue at the Washtenaw Farm Council Rural Activities Center on Sa line Road. The event begins 3 p.m. Monday September 4 with entertainment by the Huron River Ragtime Five and a $1.50 chicken dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip A. Hart
John B. Swainson
Washtenaw County Democrats
Annette Hodesh
Washtenaw Farm Council
Saline Road
Parker Road paving contract awarded to Washstenaw Asphalt
The State Highway Department awarded a 2.9 mile Parker Road paving contract to Washstenaw Asphalt Co. of Ann Arbor for 32,924.50. Completion is set for November 15, 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Parker Road
Saline
Washstenaw Asphalt Co
Ann Arbor
Local Births Highlight August in Saline Area
Stork notes report multiple newborns in August. Stephen Michael Girbach born Aug 21 at Saline Community Hospital weigh 7 pounds 2% ounces. Faith Clara Drake born Aug 22 in Ann Arbor weight 7 pounds 3% ounces. Christine Marie Rotunno born Aug 23 weighs 6 pounds 7 ounces. Leonard Russell Frey born Aug 24 at St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor weight unspecified. Gary Robert Bredernitz born Aug 25 at Saline Community Hospital weight 7 pounds 14 ounces. Ronald Steven Townsley born Aug 25 in Milan weight 6 pounds 8 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Girbach
Weber Rd
Saline Community Hospital
Mr. Girbach
Stephen Michael
Faith Clara Drake
Elmer Drake
Ann Arbor
Harvey Freys
W. McKay St
Robert Bredernitz
Gary Robert
Ronald Steven
Ted Townsley
Milan
Saline Communty Hospital
Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers At Annual Meet
Incumbent president Mrs. Robert Harvey was reinstalled to lead the American Legion Auxiliary. New officers included Mrs. LaVern Armbruster as first vice president and Mrs. Kenneth Dieterle as second vice president, among others. The Junior Auxiliary also installed a new president Peggy Davis and officers. The Brooklyn team initiated the 1961-62 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harvey
American Legion Auxiliary
LaVern Armbruster
Kenneth Dieterle
Wayne Goble
Lucy Brock
Milton Finkbeiner
Arthur Moehn
William Harris
Orville Finkbeiner
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Dundee
U.S.23
Schmiege and Sons of
Chesaning, Mich
Hugh Austin
Janice
William Austin
J. L. Quarles
Rocky River
Cleveland
Washtenaw County
John D. Swainson
U. S
Phil Hart
DeLux Drapery & Shade Co
S. Fourth Ave
Liberty
Allen Park
Stevensville
Wayne
Washtenaw
Farmington
Brighton
Grand Rapids
Coopersville
Maine
Indian River
Mackinac Bridge
Saginaw
Kawkawlin
Birch Run
Flint
Midland
Bay City
Fenton
Livingston - Washtenaw County
Michigan-Ohio Line
OC Pire Insurance
Lips Insurance
Melvin F. Hartman
Hazel
Parker RD
Stork News
Michael Rotunno
Canterbury Dr
Christine Marie
Legion Auxiliary
Of-The
East Liberty
Elizabeth Dillon
Forest
S. University
Buick Service CO
N. Ashley Street
Opels
Dietzel’s
Faber’s Fabrics
S. Main
Gage Linen Shop
Nickels Arcade
Grinnell’s
Harrer
S. Main St
John Leidy
Eyer Model Laundry
W. Liberty
Morrill’s Inc
S. State St
Palmer Studio
Rabideau - Harris
Schlanderer and Sons
Shipman’s Inc
Singer Sewing Machine
Slater’s Book Store
Stanger Furniture CO
Liberty St
Knit and Wear Shop
South Fourth Avenue
van Buren Shop
Ladies’ Foundation
White - Haines Optical CO
Ave
Nate
Johnson Motors, Boats
Dexter Ra
America
Buster Brown
Brown Shoe Company
Cavanle
Buster
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