Saline chosen for 20 year land use study by EMU student
Phillip McKenna, an Eastern Michigan University urban geography graduate student, will prepare a two decade land use plan for Saline. He plans to finish by January 1969 and will spend Saturdays on the project. McKenna regards Saline as attractive and has interviewed city officials with cooperation, under professor David Jokinen.
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Phillip McKenna
Eastern Michigan
Saline
McKenna
Ypsilanti
David A. Jokinen
Teachers to Study Non-graded School Program Review
The Saline Elementary Schools Jensen and Houghton will dismiss Wednesday at 12 noon for an in service program on the non graded school. Dr Maurice Pelton of Waterford Township Schools will meet the elementary teachers to discuss his program at Waterford. The event starts a series of discussions with Dr Frank Driscoll of East Chester NY Schools arriving January 1 to meet teachers in grades K 12 about a complete non graded system.
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Saline
Jensen
Houghton
Maurice Pelton
Waterford Township
Waterford
Frank Driscoll
East Chester
New York
Jaycee Auxiliary Christmas Party Planned at Leutheuser’s
The annual Jaycee and Auxiliary Christmas party will be a buffet dinner at 9 p.m. Saturday December 14 at Leutheuser’s Restaurant. The Generations will provide music.
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Leutheuser
Baton Twirling Class Registration Open for Girls Ages 5 to 13
Registrations close Thursday December 12 for baton classes taught by High School Majorettes Becky Hehr Peggy West Sarah Christner and Barb Braun at Jensen School from 3 30 to 4 30 p m Thursdays. The group plans a Baton Marching Corps to perform in Saline parades and other events. Parents may register daughters with Mrs John Michael advisor by calling 429 5580.
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Becky Hehr
Peggy West
Sarah Christner
Barb Braun
Jensen School
Saline
John Michael
Hell and duty in Viet Nam extend for Cpl. Hayes
Cpl. Michael M P Hayes writes home from Viet Nam detailing heavier Viet Cong fire and damaged gear as helicopters ferry Marines and supplies. He may have 30 days leave in January before returning to duty east of Hue. Hayes enlisted in November 1966 for four years and is stationed with HMM 265 at 1st MAW FPO San Francisco.
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Viet Nam
Mike Hayes
Mike
George Hayes
Klager Rd
Hue
Cpl
Michael M.P. Hayes
MAW Fpo
San Francisco
Service Group Seeks Craft Materials
The Volunteer Service Council of Ypsilanti State Hospital seeks arts and craft materials and suitcases for the hospital patients Christmas program. Volunteers may contact the community relations department at 429-9461 ext 425 426 or 458 to assist.
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Volunteer Service Council
Ypsilanti State Hospital
Community Relations Department
Saline Fair Board Installs New Officers
The incoming Saline Fair Board officers will hold a meeting at 8 30 p m Monday in the high school agriculture room. Albert Gall is the new president.
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Saline Fair Board
Albert Gall
Legion Plans New Year Party at the Hall
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce their New Year party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the hall with music by the Schuman Orchestra.
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Legion Plans
American Legion and Auxiliary
Schuman Orchestra
Voices from Home records bring Christmas cheer to troops
Local Red Cross Voices from Home program helps families record messages for servicemen overseas or stationed in the United States. Volunteers coordinate recordings at the Red Cross Center and other sites in Washte naw County. The deadline is December 16 to ensure delivery by Christmas. Call 971-5300 for appointments.
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Germany
Bill Lutz
Arthur Lutz
Macon Rd
American Red Cross
George Austin
Edwin Hering
Edgar Monty
Arthur Gill
American, Legion Auxiliary
United States
Red Cross
Hospital Auxiliary Plans Yule Bazaar
Saline community event as Hospital Auxiliary hosts a Christmas bazaar and bake sale at Wight's Cleaners. Sales run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with gifts and goodies available.
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Yule Bazaar
Wight’s Cleaners
Saline Women Named Outstanding Young Women of America
Two Saline residents Alyce DePree Van Koevering and Mary Louise Dirones Li rones are listed in the annual Outstanding Young Women of America compilation. The program honors 21 to 35 year old women nationwide and distributes 50 state winners each year.
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Saline
Alyce DePree van Koevering
Barry van Koevering
Russell St
Mary Louise Dickman Lirones
Dan Lirones
W. Bennett St
Dexter Otis Arnold
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Jeading Women
America
The
Outstanding Americans Foundation
Santa to Visit Saline for Holiday Series
Santa Claus will visit Saline this Saturday at 1 p.m. with headquarters at Community Ford Sales. Chamber of Commerce president Paul Sibson notes snow or shine. Santa will also appear December 14 at Westside Hardware and December 21 at the Junior High School for a Kiwanis Club children’s movie party with prizes, popcorn balls, and free entertainment for area youngsters.
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Santa Claus
Saline
Community Ford Sales
Paul Sibson
Chamber of Commerce
Sibson
Santa
Westside Hardware
Kiwanis Club
Jaycees and Auxiliary Host Three Way Christmas Display Contest
The Jaycees and Jaycettes plan a three category Christmas display contest with trophies for residential industrial and apartments decorations. Judges from the club will tour Saline before Christmas to select winners as a community beautification effort. Carol Compton chairs the Auxiliary. Jaycee chair is still undecided. Decorations are judged on originality beauty and effort. Saline Fire Department volunteers will sell Christmas trees at the Fire Hall corner of E Michigan Ave and Harris St.
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Jaycees
Auxiliary
Carol Compton
Jaycee
Saline Fire Department
E. Michigan Ave
Harris St
Christmas Club Funds Disbursements Reach $82 000
Citizens Bank and the Savings Bank mailed Christmas Club checks totalling about $82,000 to local residents. Citizens Bank issued 313 checks totaling $35,082, while Savings Bank distributed about $47,000 across its Christmas Club accounts, up from $38,000 last year.
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Citizens Bank
Savings Bank
Saline Wash tenaw Junior Sheriff Deputies Sell Christmas Trees
The Saline chapter of Wash tenaw County Junior Sheriff Deputies will sell all varieties and sizes of Christmas trees to support Junior Deputy activities. Sales begin Saturday at Pleasant Ridge and Canter bury Drive in Golden Acres, after 4 30 p m each day and all day Saturdays. The 70 member local chapter drew 65 plus parents to hear Juvenile Court Judge Francis O'Brien discuss juvenile problems and answer questions at the regular Monday night meeting.
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Saline
Washtenaw County
Pleasant Ridge
Canterbury Dr
Golden Acres
Francis O’brien
Jaycee Meeting Schedule Sparks Club Activity
Jaycee members will meet Wednesday night at a local restaurant and lounge. The session begins at 6 30 p m with a personality adjustment followed by dinner at 7 p m.
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Jaycee
Saline Area United Fund Opens Annual Meeting
The annual meeting to elect new directors and transact other business will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the basement hall of the Presbyterian Church. The meeting is open to the public and any contributor may vote.
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Saline Area United Fund
The
Presbyterian Church
City appoints five to Fair Housing Commission
A five member Fair Housing Commission was appointed by City Council to enforce the new housing ordinance effective December 1. Four year terms go to Donald Jaeger and Mrs Mary Woods. two year terms to James Knight Jr Paul Tull and Mrs Paul Woods Jr. The panel will meet soon to elect officers and draft procedures.
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Fair Housing Commission
Donald Jaeger
Hillcrest
Mary Woods
Clark St
James Knight, Jr
Mark Hannah Ct
Paul Tull
Pond View
Paul Woods, Jr
St Andrew's Mission Declared Parish in Clinton
Archbishop Dearden announces St Andrew's Mission becomes a parish in Clinton effective Wednesday. Fr Joseph Noelke, long tied to St Domin ic's, appointed full time pastor here with residence at 203 Monroe St until a new rectory is ready. Fr Leon Kennedy, founder, will serve the Clinton parish. The 20 acre Austin Rd site is bought for a new church and annex. The congregation totals 329 families and five to six masses are held weekly.
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John Dearden
Detroit
St. Andrew’s Mission
Joseph B. Noelke
St. Dominic’s
Clinton
Leon O. Kennedy
St. Andrew’s
Noelke
Monroe St
Austin Rd
Saline
Washte Nawon Community College Toy and Food Drive Finale
A cooperative toy and food drive by all Washte naw Community College clubs concludes on Wednesday December 11 with a noon to 7 pm Christmas musical and sing along and a 7 to 11 pm dress up dance in the Student Center. Public admission is 75 cents or one new toy or canned food. WC C students pay 50 cents. A professional band performs. Food goes to needy families and toys to children who are wards of the Court.
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Washtenaw Community College
First Snow Contest Closes In Saline
Snow contest ends with a light fall that covers downtown Saline in a solid white blanket. Winners to be listed next week include Fritz Moser of 215 Wheeler Ct as top guesser. judge time marked 8 p.m. on December 1.
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Saline
Fritz Moser
Wheeler Ct
Fritz
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City Housing Commissioners
Linda Knapp
Garol Makielski
Carol
Till Bemmer
Dick Compton
Bill Garpow
Teri Compton
Jim Martiny
Chamber of Gom
Merce
Bob Briggson
Jaycettes
Jaeger
Woods
Fair Housing Ordinance
Citizens For Social Justice
State Civil Rights Commission
State Commission
City Commission
Circuit Court
Mike Strait
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