Saline Hornets face Lincoln in crucial conference opener
Saline travels to Lincoln Consolidated Friday for a decisive conference clash after a mixed start. The Hornets edged Manchester 68 65 on a final second rally, but opened the season with a 60 53 loss to Milan and earlier fell to Big Reds. Garry Ferguson led scoring with 23 in Manchester, while Art Haeussler added 18 and Jim Carman 17. Coach Don Jaeger aims to boost rebounding and outside shooting as Saline seeks consistency and a strong road performance. Friday's schedule: Jayvee at 6:30 p.m. Varsity near 8:15 p.m.
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Lincoln
Hornets
Willis Rd
Saline
Milan
Manchester
Reds
Art Haeussler
Garry Ferguson
Jim Carman
Hornet
Haeussler
Carman
Fred Franz
Don Jaeger
North Pole
Jaeger
Jim
Bob Squires
Larry Ferguson
Bert Emerson
Jack Starling
Jim Chatterton
Dick Lossing
Greg Leidheiser
Don Jae
Dedication ceremonies for Elmer Houghton Elementary
Dedication Sunday December 11 marks the formal presentation of Elmer Houghton Elementary to School Board President Raymond Girbach by Architect Guido Binda. Principal Marion Barclay will preside at 2 pm with Superintendent Harold Hintz and Rev. Kraushaar delivering prayers.
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Elmer Houghton
Raymond Girbach
Guido Binda
Marion Barclay
Harold Hintz
Donald Kraushaar
American Legion Auxiliary
Elvin Armbruster
Hintz
Saline Area
Board of Education
Saline Area Schools ‘Advisory’Council
Saline youths win short course agriculture scholarships
The Washtenaw County Bankers Association sent $100 scholarships this week to seven county youths, including Saline’s Fred Gall and Gary Gyrbach. The program, active since 1949, funds a two month agricultural course at Michigan State University to foster leadership in agriculture. Applicants must have qualifying high school credits. selections come via the County Extension Agent and the bankers association. Other recipients include Gordon Huffman Gerald Mann Ronald Mast James Bristle and Ronald Diable.
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Washtenaw County Bankers Association
Saline
Fred Gall
Gary Girbach
Michigan State University
Bankers’ Association
Bill Crim
Gordon Huffman
Gerald Mann
Ronald Mast
James Bristle
Ronald Diable
Jayvees Open Season With Two Wins In Hoops
Saline Jayvees opened with two hard fought victories in basketball. They topped Milan 54 31 behind a strong zone press led by Rick Berry and Tom Burr each with 14 points. Berry pulled 13 rebounds and Wahl added 8 with Wahl also grabbing 10 boards.
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Hornet
Jayvees
Manchester
Milan
Hornets
Rick Berry
Tom Burr
Chuck Wahl
Berry
Mike Farrell
Saline
Bill Levlett
Wahl
Tecumseh Intermediate Teams Fall To Opponents
Tecumseh middle school squads dropped their initial clashes last week with their rivals. The 7th graders lost 16-13 while the 8th graders won 37-31 led by Keith Smith with 13 points and Richard Hepler with 11. Coach Joe Graf noted balanced scoring among the 7th graders. They were set to face Chelsea on Wednesday and South Lyon on December 14 at home.
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Tecumseh
Joe Graf
Keith Smith
Richard Hepler
Graf
Chelsea
South Lyon
Saline City approves bond consultant for Fire Hall project
City Council authorized hiring a bonding consultant to arrange selling bonds for a Fire Hall at Harris and Michigan. Saline Township sought a different site, but council rejected change, noting all locations were previously discussed. Voters approved the location. Henry Leutheuser liquor-by-the-glass request was tabled for study as a liquor sale ordinance is drafted.
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Saline City
Saline Township
Mike Strait
Harris St
Michigan Ave
Saline ‘Township
Henry Leutheuser
Saline News Briefs on Safety Group Open House and Local Honors
Junior Deputies heard Dr. Donald Huelke discuss accidents and safety gear at a Saline Junior High meeting attended by parents and local businesspeople. The safety group has grown to 42 members with Legion support of 150 for uniforms. An open house at Saline Storybook Gardens Nursery showcases new facilities at 105 BE McKay St for 3 to 5 year olds. Diane Hill, 12, saved a house by extinguishing a couch fire before firefighters arrived. Dave Strait, Saline, advances in Michigan Math Association exam with 27 000 test takers. 1 000 reach finals. results pending January.
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Saline Area
Donald S. Huelke
Huelke
University of Michigan Medical School
Erwin Hewes
American Legion
McKay St
University of Michigan
Dave Strait
Mike Straits
Michigan
Michigan Section
Math Association of America
Dave
Santa Flies In For Saline Holiday Festivities
Santa Claus visits Saline with his headquarters at The Saline Pizzeria. Stores extend hours through December 12 to 24, with a 5:30 p.m. close on Christmas Eve. Coupons entered in a merchants draw require the child to be present at the party at the Intermediate School on December 17. Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce host a youngsters’ party with movies and treats. Santa returns to listen to missed lists at the Saline Pizzeria.
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Saline Pizzéria
Walker
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Saline Pizzeria
Santa
Saline
Christy, Schneemilch
Stacey Weage
Cathy Lodigiani
Jolly Man
B and E Attempted at Hulls Grocery
Police report an attempted break in at Hulls Grocery with the north door glass broken between midnight and 12 40 a.m. Tuesday morning. No entry gained and investigators believe the would be thieves were frightened off.
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Hull
James Levieit
Young Boy Hurt When Hit by Car
A 13 year old boy named Jerry Hill slipped on ice and was struck by a car driven by Kenneth Thompson. The incident occurred after he ran from the Community Ford lot to the city lot. He was treated at Saline Community Hospital and released. the driver was not blamed.
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Jerry Hill
Mancle Hills
Ford
Kenneth Thompson
Thompson
Jerry
Saline Community Hospital
Becky Townsend Uses Citizens Band Radio At Saline Hospital
Becky Townsend calls from Saline Community Hospital as she checks on her mom and newborn daughter Patricia Jean. H Leroy Townsend and Gloria Townsend received Citizens Band licenses in October to stay in touch with family including Rebecca and Deborah while Gloria recuperates.
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Citizens’ Band
Becky Townsend
Mom
Saline Community Hospital
H. Leroy Townsend
Gloria
Rebecca
Deborah
Townsend
Patricia Jean
John Strawbridge
Gloria Townsend
Benefit Concert Set Dec 17 in Pease Auditorium
A scholarship benefit concert by Musical Youth International features Saline alumni. The Christmas reunion event, with the group chosen from top high school musicians aged 16 to 18, will tour abroad each summer and perform at 8 p.m. in Pease Auditorium on December 17.
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Ypsilanti
Saline
Musical Youth International
Pease Auditorium
Chorus Rehearsing for Christmas Program At High School
The High School chorus begins rehearsals for the Christmas program with 9th through 12th graders invited. Rehearsals run Tuesday and Thursday mornings during homeroom in the band room, according to Barbara Bardell.
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Barbara Bardell
Bible Display Marks Year of the Bible in Saline
The American Bible Society marks 150 years by distributing 750 million Bibles worldwide. The First Baptist Church of Saline, led by Rev. Merle R. Meeden, places a display of about 20 Bible portions in the Saline Savings Bank vestibule in recognition of the era.
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American Bible Society
The
Bible Society
First Baptist Church of
Saline
Merle R. Meeden
Saline Savings Bank
Holiday Concert Series Starts in Saline Schools
The Saline holiday concert series opens December 13 at 7:30 p.m. with the 6th grade band and singing groups at Houghton Elementary under David Walter and Karen Pierce. The High School Christmas concert follows December 14 at 8 p.m. with band, chorus, woodwind and brass choirs, and a saxophone ensemble directed by Wendy Goldring, Jack Spence, and Malcolm Danforth.
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Saline
David Walter
Houghton
Walter
Karen Pierce
Wendy Goldring
Jack Spence
Malcolm Danforth
Spinney
Coventry
Jensen
Danforth
Beverly Attinger
James Roach
Joel Rappaport
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Tom Mann
Dale Wilson
Bob Kirkpatrick
Dennis Malinczak
Steve Meclillop
City Council
Saline Storybook Gardens Nursery School
Mandle Hill
Bennett
Diane
Karen
Vicki
Citizens Band
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