OK's Purchase Of Schleh Building For Library Use
United Fund members at the annual meeting voted to pay one third of the Schleh building purchase price for the Saline Public Library. The owner agrees to a three year payment plan, with the second third to be funded from next year’s UF budget. The library plans to move in by next June after removing interior walls and creating a 2,844 square foot space plus a 376 square foot community room. New board members Tom Mason Jon Ditz and Ruth Hagen were elected, with two existing members reelected.
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United Fund
Schleh
Saline Public Library
John Schleh
Charles Kern
George Anderson
Anderson
Tom Mason
Jon Ditz
Ruth Hagen
William Crim, Jr
Cecelia Ference
Gift Drawing and Movie Party Set for Dec 23
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a gift drawing and children's movie party at Ju nior High School on Saturday December 23. The Kiwanis Club sponsors the free event for all community children with cartoons, candy, and a visit from Santa around 3 p.m. Red drawing cards are available in CC member stores. one card per person at the door. Kiwanis volunteers help younger children.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Santa
General Telephone Announces Saline Directory Listings
L K Conway district manager said information is being compiled for the new Saline General Telephone directory and that sales reps will contact business customers to review listings. Residents or businesses may call the office to request corrections or additions as the publication date will be announced later. Betty of General Telephone noted holiday program limits and that calling time to Vietnam is booked through January with all available slots reserved.
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General Telephone
Saline
K. L. Conway
Conway
General Telephone Business Office
Viet Nam
P. A. Betty
General Telephone Operating
the .S
Vietnam
U.S
Betty
Legion Seeks New Year's Eve Dance Guests
Members and guests are invited to a New Year's Eve dance at the Legion Home from 10 30 p m Sunday to 4 00 a m Monday. Buffet refreshments and dancing will be provided for 8 75 dollars per person.
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Legion Home
Police Dispatcher Struck by Car in Downtown Incident
Police dispatcher James Symons 21 was struck while crossing Michigan Ave at 7 35 am near the main downtown intersection. He was treated at Saline hospital for bruises and a sprained thumb then returned to work.
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James Symons
Symons
N. Ann Arbor St
Michigan Ave
Key Winkler
Knollwood Ct
Winkler
S. Ann Arbor St
Michigan
Saline Hospital
Christmas Tea Planned at Saline High School
A Christmas Tea will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday December 27 in the Saline High School cafeteria. The event is hosted by the administration for all school employees and their families.
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Saline High School
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Set for Tuesday
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Christmas party with a $1 gift exchange at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Ralph Uphaus.
Saline Woman Graduates From Western Michigan University
Marcia Lynn Feldkamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Feldkamp of 8275 Waterworks Road graduated from Western Michigan University at the winter commencement ceremonies Saturday She earned a bachelor of science degree and an elementary teaching certificate A 1964 Saline High School graduate she now holds a new college credential in teaching.
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Marcia Lynn Feldkamp
Leon Feldkamp
Waterworks Rd
Western Michigan University
Miss Feldkamp
Saline High School
MY Sets Alumni Concert at Saline High School
The Musical Youth International alumni group will hold its annual Christmas reunion and benefit concert Saturday at Saline High School starting 7 30 p m. Founded in 1965 under Lester McCoy it is now a member of People to People, a distinction earned on Eisenhower recommendation. Notable alumni listed include Bob Austin Linda Lambarth Gay Wedemayer Gilda Wedemayer Gail Mittendorf Mary Beach April Beach and Dennis Dicks.
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Musical Youth International
the Saline High School
Lester McCoy
Saline
MYI
Dwight Eisenhower
Michigan
Mexico
Europe
United States
Bob Austin
Linda Lambarth
Gay and
Gilda Wedemayer
Gail Mittendorf
Mary and
April Beach
Dennis Dicks
Jaycees to Judge Saline Christmas Decorations
Jaycees will judge Saline home decorations in the annual Christmas conftest on Wednesday evening December 27. Judges tour the city to pick the standout displays from 6 to 9 30 p m. All city residents may enter but the event excludes business and industry. Three prizes will be awarded for best overall most original and best specialty decoration.
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Jaycees
Bob Yuhasz
Yuhasz
January Council Meets Re scheduled Dates Announced
City Council meetings set for January 8 and January 22 to avoid New Year’s Day conflict. Meetings convene at 7 p.m. at the city hall.
Saline hospital administrator resigns over expansion impasse
John Strawbridge steps down as Saline Hospital administrator citing no room to grow the 26 bed facility. He notes staff support gaps and obstacles from the Greater Detroit Area Hospital Council and Blue Cross rules delaying expansion plans and calls the hospital an asset to the community. He submitted his resignation December 4 with a 90 day notice.
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Strawbridge
Greater Detroit Area Hospital Council
Blue Cross
GDAHC
Saline's
Saline’s Hospital
Eis ¢Hosén
Yorkshire Estates
Bishop Road
Saline
Maumee Valley” ‘Hospital
Lucas County
Toledo
Detroit
Bus Service To Ann Arbor Starts In Saline
Bus service to Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti State Hospital is expected to begin in Saline soon after the new year. Operated by City Bus Co of Ann Arbor, daily service will run about nine trips each way, hourly during peak commuter hours. The route will originate in Saline with one bus and expand as needed, with schedules to be announced after a Saline stop is approved.
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Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti State Hospital
Saline
City Bus Co
Joe Prater
Arvin Marshall
Prater
Main
Ann Streets
Legion to Gift Remaining Christmas Trees This Season
American Legion members will donate unsold Christmas trees to clubs, organizations, or needy families. Trees available at the Legion Home parking lot after 4 p.m. daily except Sundays and Mondays. A Legionnaire said giving to Saline firemen, also fundraising, would be noble.
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American Legionnaires
Legion
Saline
Outstanding Saline Woman Named State Contestant
Mrs. Harold Gage of 355 Mills Rd was named Saline’s most outstanding young woman at a Jaycee Auxiliary coffee hour. She will compete for four state-level honors in January as Michigan Jaycee Auxiliary selects outstanding women.
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Harold Gage
Mills Rd
Saline
Jaycee Auxiliary
Michigan Jaycee Auxiliary
Shirley Gage
WLCS
Methodist Church
Peggy Pogliano
Jaycettes
Child Study Club
Mary Sirones
Faith Lutheran Church
Beth Ford
Episcopa
Linda Gray
Mary Martha
St John’s Lutheran Church
Janice Girbach
Carol Talsma
Gage
Woodie Merchant
Mary Woods
Helen Starling
Margaret Kulenkamp
WSCS
Adult Fellowship
Esthet Circle
Jaycee
Robert Merchant
Pegey Pogliaric
Danice Girbach
Carol Taisma
Mary Lirones
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Schieh
Girl Scouts
Barbara Monty
Shirley Michaels
Emmy Janovits
Jean Westphal
Barbara Graf
St. Andrew Catholic Church
Tree
First Presbyterian Church
Senior Citizens
the Legion
Mike
Guenther
Doig Peck
Douglas Peck
Jeader
Marsha Peck
Melinda Marsh
Betty Jackowski
Marcella Buehl
Mark Hemmye
Louis Buehl
Mia Stewart-Robinson
Kenneth Rogers
David Cole
SHS
John Strawbridge
Flower Hospital
Northwestern University
Flower
Riverside Hospital
Maumee
YSH
Hospital
Eugene Garrison
Harole
Kevin
Terry
Mark
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