Wounded Viet Nam soldier Jim Griffin may go to Japan
Jim Griffin of Saline High School fame and 1965 graduate was wounded December 27 in Viet Nam during a sweep mine mission. His parents in Washtenaw County were notified by the Adjutant General Office that he sustained multiple fragment wounds with prognosis good and no nerve or artery involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Griffin
Viet Nam
Clyde Griffin
Nichols Dr
Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, D.C
Washtenaw County
American Red Cross
Griffins
Casualty Information Office
Chicago
Griffin
Dexter Threat Looms as Saline Faces Hornets Friday
Saline coach Don Jaeger returns from a holiday scouting with grim news for the Hornets. Dexter High offers a hard defense and potent offense, having won two of three in the area tournament, while Saline contends with injuries including a fractured toe and leg strains. The varsity tip is around 8 15 after the jayvee.
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Hornets
Dexter
Dreadnoughts
Stockbridge
Jaeger
Larry Ferguson
Bill Levjeit
Mike Farrell
Dale Wilson
Tom Mann
Jayvee
Saline Area Social Services lists Christmas contributors
Saline Area Social Services Inc lists donors who supplied food clothing toys and money for gifts to needy families. Contributions came from Homemaker Study Group FHA 25 and Up Club Zeta Tau Alpha Ann Arbor Holy Cross Episcopal Mission Happy Hours 4 H Club Faith Lutheran Church and Ford Motor Co Saline plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Area
Mike’s Color Film Report To City Council
City Administrator Mike Strait plans an 8 mm color film as his annual report for 1967. The movie showcases DPW work, the municipal parking lot, new equipment, cemetery work, Curtiss Park pavilion and bridge, Rolling Meadows and Old Creek Farms construction, a new fire hall, and a parade. He aims to present the film at the January 22 council meeting, followed by color slide recommendations for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Strait
Mike
DPW
Curtiss Park
Rolling Meadows
Old Creek Farms
Ann Pellegreno
Michigan Municipal League
Mackinac Island
George Johnson
Relief Drain Digging Starts
Detroit Clark and Davenport Street residents will view Jensen School as Eddy Construction Co. begins the relief drain project east of the playground. Four foot tiles will carry flood water from Saline's northeast quadrant after thaws and downpours. Work started last Thursday but flood water forced the contractor to bring in larger equipment. Strait predicts completion in time for next spring baptism.
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Detroit
Clark
Davenport St
Jensen
Eddy Construction Co
Saline
Eddy
Mike Strait
Mail Rates Increase Next Week Across Most Mail Classes
Postmaster Clarke Gordon announced new postage changes effective Sunday. First class mail rises to six cents per ounce up to 13 ounces, air mail at ten cents per ounce up to 7 ounces, with overages merged into one category. Third class pieces up to two ounces rise from four to six cents. Special handling for 8 to 16 ounce third class parcels starts January 7, ending a gap since 1958, with some parcels slated to cost less.
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Parcel Post
Clarke Gordon
Gordon
United States
Canada
Mexico
Bosses' Night Set by Saline Jaycees January 23
Jaycees announce Bosses' Night at Leutheuser's Restaurant on Tuesday January 23 at 7 30 p.m. Local president Jack Kelly notes Saline’s outstanding young man for 1967 will be revealed. Ballots for the award are due January 18 with Nominees sought from churches, clubs and businesses.
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Jaycees
Leutheuser’s
Jack Kelly
Saline
Yong Man
Dennis Letterington
Saline Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
Rotary Club
Masons
Kiwanis Club
American Legion
Saline Reporter
Jaycee
Saline Woman's Club Set to Hear Speaker
Milton Brown head of community relations at Ypsilanti State Hospital will address the Saline Woman's Club meeting at 2 pm Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Kenneth Taylor. Mrs. Walter Heininger will give the devotions.
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Milton Brown
Ypsilanti State Hospital
Woman’s Club
Kenneth Taylor
Walter Heininger
Boy Scouts Plan City Paper Drive in Saline
Boy Scout Troop 446 will conduct a city-wide paper drive door to door in Saline on Saturday. They expect to visit every house, and residents who are missed may call 429-9853 or 429-9002 for pick-up.
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Boy Scout
Saline
Saline PTO to Host Panel on Special School Services
The Saline Elementary Parent Organization will sponsor an 8 p.m. panel at Jensen Elementary School to discuss programs and services used by schools to aid students and teachers. Experts include Harriet Bellinger Jerry Gobel Virginia Johnson and Dr. Julius Cohen. The program runs 8 to 9 30 with a Q A period and refreshments for the public.
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Saline Elementary Parents Organization
Jensen
Julius S. Cohen
School of Education
University of Michigan
Harriet Bellinger
Jerry P. Goebel
Virginia E. Johnson
Tax Exemption Forms Available for Seniors and Veterans
City announces March filing window for senior citizens and veterans exemptions. Senior exemption requires property value under 20 000 and income under 5 000, while veterans exemption requires value under 20 000 and wartime military service. Forms mailed to previous recipients. contact City Assessor or Veterans Affairs for details.
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Bob Harrison
Saline
Harrison
Veterans’ Affairs Office
City Hall
New Fund Board Officers to Be Elected at Saline Bank Meet
New officers of the United Fund Board will be elected and installed at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Saline Savings Bank community room. 6-C MEET SET The Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the same room to plan for 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund Board
Saline Savings Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Feldkamp Cromas Wed In Candlelight Wedding
Marcia Lynn Feldkamp and Joseph Charles Cromas wed in a candlelight ceremony at Bethel United Church of Christ. The couple, longtime residents of Albion and Kalama zoo area, plan to live at Elmwood Apts E-8, Kalamasoo. The groom, a Western Michigan University senior and Albion High School graduate, and the bride, Saline High School and Western Michigan University alumna, both hold teaching and professional roles.
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Bethel United Church of Christ United
Marcia Lynn Feldkamp
Leon Feldkamp
Waterworks Rd
Joseph Charles Cromas
Ralph Cromas
Albion
Elmwood Apts
Western Ave
Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University
Albion High School
Bride
Saline High School
Parchment
Saline Library Board Exercises Option on Schleh Bldg
Saline Public Library Board took the option on the Schleh building paying 9000 of the 27000 price from the United Fund. The move enables a June relocation to a larger space with four times current area and new parking while interior work begins next week. Heirs of the Davenport family are being researched for a clear title. The board plans to sell the old Mt Ann Arbor Street building to cover remodeling costs.
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Saline
Regis Wolfinger
George Anderson
Anderson
Schlieh Building
Davenport
Library Board
Mt. Ann Arbor Street
Tree Pick Up Set Saturday by Jaycees
Jaycees will conduct their annual Christmas tree pick up Saturday as a public service. Leave discarded trees at the curb. Ron Finkbeiner chairs the project. Members meet at the American Legion hall at 1 p.m. The burning of the greens occurs at 4 p.m. behind Curtiss Park and the public is invited to watch.
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Jaycees
Ron Finkbeiner
American Legion Hall
Curtiss Park
Jaycees Take Over Washtenaw Ice Rink At Henne Field
The Jaycees now run the Washtenaw County ice rink at Henne Field, handling maintenance and supervision as a community project. Ice began Dec 27 with skating starting Friday and about 375 million kids using the facility in five days. Hours are 3:30 to 9 pm weekdays, 9 am to 9 pm Saturdays, noon to 9 pm Sundays.
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Jaycees
Henne Field
Washtenaw County
City Recreation Commission
Saline Firemen Set Meeting Monday Evening
Saline firefighters schedule a 7 p.m. Monday gathering at the fire station to discuss upcoming drills and safety plans. Members are urged to attend for updates on procedures and community outreach initiatives.
Bognars Celebrate Nup tials at St Andrews Church
Mr and Mrs John James Bognar of South Bend Ind are wed at St Andrew s Church on December 30 The couple honeymooned at Pheasant Run near Chicago The bride Wendy Ellen Wild is a teacher at Marian High School Mishawaka The groom son of Mr and Mrs John Joseph Bognar is in business with River Park Furniture South Bend A reception followed at Leutheisers Maid of honor is Heidi Wild sister of the bride and matron of honor is Mrs Rudy Leutzinger Best man James De Freeuw Groomsmen include Timothy Sweeney Michael Earley Steven Wild and Rudy Leutzinger
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John James Bognar
Wilder Dr
South Bend
Ind
St. Andrew's Church
Pheasant Run
Chicago
Bognar
Wendy Ellen Wild
Lauren D. Wild
Russell St
Saline High School
Western Michigan University
Marian High School
Mishawaka
John Joseph Bognar
St. Joseph High School
Leutheuser
Heidi Wild
Rudy Leuitzinger
Sawyer
Mich
Susan Greve
Jackson
James de Freeuw
West Lafayette
Timothy “Sweeney
Cincinnati
Michael Earley
Steven Wild
Rudy Leutzinger
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Jim Griffin
Japan
Red Cross
Long Binh Post
Saigon
States
Don Jaeger
Chelsea
Social Services, Inc
Vit
Joseph L. Pierce
S. Ann Arbor St
William L. Moore
110Th Trans Co
Apo San Francisco
Calif
Saline Woman’s Club
BOY Scouts
PTO
Marcia Feldkamp
Joseph Cromas
T. W., Menzel
Michael Smith
Marilyn Cromas
Marcile Bauknecht
Gables
John Knight
Martin
Keith Feldkamp
Albert Basudes
Dearborn Heights
Earl Heller
Julie Feldkamp
Linda Kalmbach
Ann Arbor
Shirley Boehm
Cheryl Henes
Schleh
River Park Furniture
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