Girbach Repeats as Saline Fair Board President
Raymond Girbach was reelected president of the Saline Community Fair Board for 1963 at the annual meeting, with Donald Wiedman stepping down after three years. The board also set Sept 11–14 for the fair and approved a 1962 financial report showing a net profit of 139.17 on receipts of 9,316.61, while noting rising expenses and weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Girbach
Saline Community Fair Board
the Fair Association
Girbach
Donald Wiedman
Albert Gall
Alton Ealy
Bob Tefft
Webb Harwood
Harwood
Fair
Phyllis Douthat
Don Wiedman
Ray Wells
Leo Jensen
Oral Bassett
Karl Weavie
Frank Deede
William Weinhardt
Alwin Gross
Lewis O'Mara
Howard Johnson
Allan Grossman
Bruce Alber
Wiedman
Snow Drives Early Christmas Shopping Rush Across Town
Snowstorms spurred a rapid shift to serious gift buying as shoppers flocked to drugstores department stores and auto dealers. Post office staff handle higher package volume with many mailing earlier. merchants report strong card sales and extended store hours leading up to Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Gordon
Rink Opening Depends on Weather for City Ski Plans
The ice rink at Henne Field may be flooded for use late next week if cold weather continues. A separate confined hockey rink will be built east of the football field, detached from the main skating area. The recreation committee disclaims liability for injuries on either rink. Members include Bob Russell, William Brink, Clyde Griffin, Bud Niethammer, Taylor and Barry Jacobsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henne Field
al McPhee
City Recreation Commission
Bob Russell
William Brink
Clyde Griffin
Bud Niethammer
Taylor
Barry Jacobsen
UF Board Declares Drive Closed in Saline Area
The Saline area United Fund drive for 1962-63 ended with $10,974.90 on hand, 98 percent of the $11,209 goal. Co-chair Regis Wolfinger and budget chairman Dean Burkhardt led the effort. E R Richards is president with Cecelia Ference secretary and Erwin Schmid treasurer.
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Saline Area
Okeh
Merte
Regis Wolfinger
Dean Burkhardt
E. R. Richards
United Fund Board
Cecelia Ference
Erwin Schmid
Donald Kraushaar
William Delhey
Howard Hill
Jameson Ford
Robert Estes
Doug Schuur
Donald Rentschler
David Gordon
Daniel Lirones
Legion Christmas Dance at American Legion Hall
The American Legion hosts its annual Christmas dance on Saturday December 15. Dancing runs from 10 p m to 2 a m with Ken Volz's orchestra providing the music. Legion members and guests are welcome.
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American Legion
American Legion Hall
Ken Volz
Saline Hornets Crush Pinckney 65 26 In Washtenaw Play
Saline scored 27 field goals to Pinckney's four and dominated the Washtenaw conference game 65 to 26. Armbruster Feldkamp Keck led Saline with 10 points each. Light topped Pinckney with 15 as fouls swamped the Pirates.
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Pinckney High Pirates
Pirates
Saline
Washtenaw
Gary Kind
Hornet
Hornets
Bill Light
Jim Feldkamp
Keith Armbruster
Lon Haines
Mike Johnson
Ron Tucker
Pinckney
Light
Armbruster
Feldkamp
Frank Keck
Jim Strait
Johnson
Kind
Jim Lake
John Engelbert
Doug Robinett
Jim Griffin
Little Hornets
Little Pirates
Ann Arbor
University High
Saline Pre-Christmas Fun Boosted by Meters Bagged and Santa Visits
Downtown Saline keeps meters bagged as Christmas shoppers begin the spree. City events run Friday to Saturday nights and all next week until 9, with Santa visits on Friday and Saturday, homemade candy, letters, and Kiwanis Club movie cartoons at the Intermediate School gym on the 22nd. Chamber of Commerce prizes precede the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Santa
Jaycees Announce Saline Home-light Contest
Saline Jaycees announce their annual Christmas home lighting contest open to city residents. Judges tour the city on Saturday December 22 to pick the best decorated home. Chairman Gerald Hering leads the event with plaques for winners and honorable mention homes.
Saline Township GOP Sets Meeting For Nominating Petitions
Saline township Republicans meet at 8 30 p m Monday in the township hall to circulate nominating petitions for all township offices for the spring election. Petitions carrying 43 names must be filed with the township clerk by December 31. Voters will nominate by primary for the first time this year after the switch from caucus approved in December 1961. The township board holds its regular meeting at 8 p m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Township
Whchh
New Council Organizes Six Commissioners Named
Police Chief Jim Levlett announced a new policy strengthening penalties for minors found with intoxicants. Juveniles and those aged 17 to 21 will be jailed and arraigned, with offenders and others furnishing alcohol to minors subjected to immediate jail. He cited rising minor drinking despite stagnant arrest numbers and linked many serious crimes to drinking.
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Jim Levlett
Levlett
Saline High School Christmas Concert Sees Chorus and Band
Saline High School prepares a Christmas concert Wednesday evening December 19 featuring the band, mixed chorus, Angel Choir, and speech department. Admission is free at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with a short play, carol sing, and the Hallelujah Chorus finale.
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Saline High School
High School
Santa Claus
Angel Choir
Fred Waring
Leroy Anderson
Saline Hospital Employees Plan Annual Christmas Dinner
Saline Community hospital staff announce their annual Christmas dinner to be held Friday December 21 at Tri County Sportsmen's League on Moon road. Judy Young chairs the event with committee members Margaret Hayes Gloria Masterka Robert Maurer and Midge Conway handling arrangements music decorations finance and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Community Hospital
Tri-County Sportsmen’s League
Moon Road
Judy Young
Margaret Hayes
Gloria Masterka
Robert Maurer
Midge Conway
Appointive Posts To Be Filled At Jan 7 Meeting
City council members discussed six commissioner posts held by councilmen and upcoming appointments for January. Newcomers Don ald Dechert and Robert Strohl will join the council with George Johnson and Mayor Jack Bennett reelected. Other posts include street utilities police and fire and building planning. Appointments to fill city attorney assessor two supervisors clerk superintendent and health officer will be made at the first January meeting along with two nonofficial members for planning and the tax board of review. Charter takes effect January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Dechert
Robert Strohl
George Johnson
Jack Bennett
Jerome Hemmge
George Anderson
Donald McKenzie
Glenn Clark
Bennett
Council
Hemmye
Dechert
McKenzie
Doug Milhan
Jack Craigmile
Walter V. MacArthur
Tax Board of Review
Planning Group Member Walter MacArthur Resigns
Walter V. MacArthur Sr. resigns from the city planning commission for health reasons. A 71 year old member who joined at inception and was reappointed for a three year term cites ongoing work and long lead times. He notes the commission meets twice monthly and reflects on long term planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter V. MacArthur, Sr
City Planning Commission
MacArthur
Planning Commission
City Charter Commission
Runaway Detroit boy returned to Boysville in Macon
A 14 year old from Detroit was found by Saline police walking on E Michigan Ave at 2 am and returned to Boysville in Macon early Thursday. The boy had been missing and was located by authorities after a tip. He remained in the care of Boysville.
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Detroit
Boysville
Macon
Saline
E. Michigan Ave
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Snow
Legion TO
Gene Girbach
Michigan Swine Breeders’ Association
Donald Hartsell
Swine Breeders’ Group
Michigan State Fairgrounds
Dexter
Chelsea Saline
Manchester Pinckney Roosevelt
Jaycees
HS Music Department
Donald McLean
Mclean
Walter MacArthur
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