Saline Hospital Expands Lab Staff and Upgrades Equipment
Saline Community Hospital reorganizes its laboratory to handle 96 percent of work on site, adding 1800 dollars of new equipment and a full-time pathologist Manuel Resto from Dearborn. Two new medical lab technicians Jacqueline Turner Corwin and Jacqueline Wismer join, with 24-hour coverage planned. New doctors Rhoda Povsner and Richard White join the medical staff. Additional upgrades include an incinerator, sprinkler system, X-ray transformer, microfilm reader, EKG, orthopedic tools, air conditioning, decor, and a blood bank refrigerator funded by the Hospital Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Resto
Dearborn
Puerto Rico
University of Madrid
Spain
University of Santo Domingo
Wayne County General Hospital
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Saline Hospital
Saline
Jacqueline Ann Turner Corwin
Jacqueline DeGraux Wismer
Eastern Michigan University
Providence Hospital
Southfield
Rhoda M. Povsner
Ann Arbor
St Joseph Mercy Hospital
Bey
Washtenawa County
Richard Lowell White
Carleton College
Minn
University of South Dakota
Minnesota
Boston City Hospital
University Hospital
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Saline Scouts Triumph at Portage Trails Klondike Derby
Saline area Boy Scouts faced light snow but won the Eskimo Sled Race at Kensington Park. They earned two first place ribbons for sled construction and prepared for a toboggan race that was canceled. Participants include Dale Bishop Joe Reeves Joe Mallory Roger Smead Bruce Masterson and Barry Fritts with ribbons on display at Citizens Bank. They head to the annual Scout Banquet at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the Junior High School followed by a Court of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Park
Dale Bishop
Joe Reeves
Joe Mallory
Roger Smead
Bruce Masterson
Barry Fritts
Citizens Bank
City to Seek Court Approval To Sell Library
City officials authorize the city attorney to petition the Circuit Court for permission to sell the current library building at 105 N Ann Arbor St The Davenport family deed includes a reverter clause if library use ends Proceeds would fund the new library premises formerly the Schleh building A court sale would transfer clear title to the buyer and proceeds must be invested in the new library now and in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Counsil
Circuit Court
Schleh
N. Ann Arbor St
Library Association
Davenport
William A. Davenport
Allan Grossman
Council
Grant Approved for Saline Comprehensive Planning
Secretary Robert Weaver of HUD announced a grant of 7413 to Saline to fund two thirds of planning costs for a master growth plan. The state will receive the grant and the city will cover the remaining one third for base maps land use analysis and plan implementation steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert €."Weaver
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Saline
Boat Safety Course to Start Here Next Week
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla XII-19 will offer an eight lesson Basic Seamanship and Small Boat Handling course at Saline Junior High School. Classes begin Tuesday February 20 at 7 30 p m with topics on rules of the road compass aids to navigation seamanship and Michigan boating law requirements for 12 to 16 year olds. Enroll by contacting the Washtenaw County Sheriff Department or USCGA instructors Harry A. Thill or Bart Strahley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla XII
Saline
Michigan
State of Michigan
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla
Department of Conservation
Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County Sheriff Department
USCGA
Department of Conservation Boat and Water Safety Section
Harry A. Thill
Bart Strahley
Army Trophy Awarded For Marksmanship By Pvt Twichell
Pvt. Fred A. Twichell son of Mrs Richard Tice earned the Army marksmanship trophy at Ft. Knox. He led 172 competitors in Company D 13th Battalion 4th Platoon as he prepares for an additional six weeks at the base with duties in experimental psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Twichell
Richard Tice
Austin Rd
Ft. Knox
Pvt
Twichell
Girl Injured In Collision
Cyndi Christner an 18 year old from 9745 Warner Rd was treated at St Joseph Mercy Hospital for bruises and lacerations after a westbound car struck a parked truck owned by Hubert Beach in front of 318 E Michigan Ave Beach Services. Driver Michael Brewer of Ann Arbor was at the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyndi Christner
Warner Rd
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Michael Brewer
Ann Arbor
Pizzeria May Re Open Friday At Saline Location
The Saline Pizzeria may re open Friday at 107 E Michigan Ave the owner said today Gerald Thompson formerly ran Thompson's Tavern and Pizz eria at the five points corner until that building burned He plans to resume the pizza portion at the downtown site as equipment arrives and lists 429-5420 as the contact The hours will be 5 p m daily except Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saline Pizzeria
Michigan Ave
Gerald Thompson
Thompson
Five-Points
World Day of Prayer Plans Progress in Saline
Nine churches in Saline form temporary group led by Mrs Lawrence Cole to plan World Day of Prayer and a future Church Women United of Saline. The 8 p m March 1 event at Miracle Church of the Nazarene features a dramatization of the theme Bear One Another's Burdens with women from all nine churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Day of Prayer
Saline
Lawrence Cole
Esther Landwehr
Robert Dennis
Leonard Morton
Church
Women United of
Miracle Church of the Nazarene
West Henry and
Monroe Streets
Dicks Family Moves Within Local Area
The John Dicks family relocated from 259 S Ann Arbor St to their home on Judd Road in a simple local move.
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John Dicks
S. Ann Arbor St
Judd Road
First Savings Opens Noon Opener In Saline Office
First Savings Association will open for business Thursday at noon in its new office at 179 E Michigan Ave. The ceremony includes a buffet supper Wednesday evening with Harry S Palmer Don Wall Byron Bennett and Mayor George Johnson among participants. Directors will join in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Savings Association
Michigan Ave
Harry S. Palmer
Michigan Savings and Loan League
Don Wall
Byron Bennett
Savings and Loan
Michigan Department of Commerce
George Johnson
Saline
First Savings
Atwood R. McAndrew
McA
First Savings’ Association
Saline Survey Finds High Satisfaction With Services
A community survey by the Jaycees reports Saline residents largely approve city services and amenities such as police, fire protection, postal service, water pressure, gas, medical services, and parks. Weak spots include swimming facilities, public restrooms, teen meeting places, and some transport options, with many ratings in the below average or poor range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Ann Arbor
State Hospital
Consid
Norm Hedger Receives Bronze Star After 24 Years
Norman Hedger, 53, of Saline, finally receives a Bronze Star for WWI era bravery amid the Philippines battle. He recalls forgetting the medal until a 1950s letter prompted acknowledgment. Hedger later served in WWII and occupations in Japan, leaving the Army in 1951 with nine years total service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm Hedger
Norm
Saline
Southwest Pacific
Australia
Philippines
Japan
Hack Rd
R. & B. Tool Co
March of Dimes Donations Fall from 1967 Totals
Saline drives report a sharp drop in 1968 contributions despite similar activity. Total so far is 1760.45 with many events under last year, including Mothers' March and coffee hours. Junior rummage sale offset some losses, while business donations plummet to 29. Township totals include Lodi, Pittsfield, York, and Saline Township figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Eleanor Wild
Kay Struble
Betty Davis
Elaine Heiserman
Shirley McGuire
Joan Pearsall
Joan Meyers
Jaycee Auxiliary
March of Dimes Committee
Lodi
Pittsfield
York
Saline Township
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Saline Community Hospital
Mark Schneemilch
Geoff Crosbie
Harvey Thacker
Bill Mennell
Richard Collison
David
Mike Schri
Army
Norm Gets
Association
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