New Teachers Bring Global Experience to Houghton School
Two new teachers at Houghton Elementary come from Alaska and with Winnebago background. Gloria Jadwin has eight years in Tecumseh and two in Willow Run teaching and now handles second grade. her children are David 19 enlisted, Johnny 17 and Jenny 15 in Ann Arbor. Miss Five Stevens, Wooster College graduate with UW specialization, teaches fifth grade and has worked with Winnebago and diverse classrooms, also plays cello with the Ann Arbor Symphony. Saline Play Center opens for three and four year olds around February 1 with Joyce Schwemimin listed. Hobby Club meets at 1 PM at Mrs. Vern Osterhout’s home.
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Gloria Jadwin
Alaska
Department of the Interior
Alaska Native Service
Ann Arbor
Tecumseh Players
Sweden
New York
Miss Five-Stevens
Houghton School
Wooster College
Ohio
University of Wisconsin
California
Pacific Northwest
Saline Play Center
Joyce Schwemimin
The Russell St. Report debuts in Saline
The first issue of The Russell St. Report reports on snow, school openings, local illnesses and a Florida trip by residents. It notes Levleit s baby enduring cold weather, skiing over holidays, teeth injury, Cub Scouts den members, sewer problems and gutter machine work. Editors Jeff Dwyer and Chris Mader are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Russell St. Report
Russell ST
Chris Mader
Kathy Mader
Mr. Mader
Steve Dwyer
Levleit
School Menus January 17 20 21 and notes
School menus list foods for Friday January 17 with fish sticks and sides, Monday with bar-b-que and cake, and Tuesday with mashed potatoes and beef gravy. Includes standard milk and fruit options and a note that menus may change. A playful line about a bridge party absent person closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8
Jr. Hi
Basement Cleanup Day Turns Family Into Seven Dwarves
A humorous reminiscence details a family Saturday basement cleanup led by a father who nicknamed his children The Seven Dwarves. The narrator recalls sorting bills, boxing keepsakes, and defending Aunt Mildred's teapot while dealing with childproofing chaos and a junk heap. Dr Gerald A. O'Connor of Saline Ann Arbor Rd received a Distinguished Service Award from the Michigan State Medical Society for improving athlete health and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Mildred
Mil
Gerald A. O’connor
Saline
Ann Arbor Rd
Michigan State Medical Society
O'Connor
University of Michigan
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Michigan
Ditty bag from Washtenaw County sent to Viet Nam
Sgt. Bartlet Taylor of Oxford Michigan received a Red Cross ditty bag sent to Viet Nam. His sister Mrs James Aurand of Marian Court helped pack the bags with women from Saline and area churches and the Saline Welcome Wagon Club. He wrote thanks after using items and paper from the bag while stationed at Tay Ninh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Bartlet Taylor
Oxford, Mich
James Aurand
Marian Ct
Red Cross
Washtenaw County
Viet Nam
Western United
Tay Ninh
Service News Assgned as Cannoneer in Vietnam
Army Private Kimberly R. Labay 19, son of Robert and (Mrs.) Labay of Saline Michigan, assigned December 20 to the 41st Artillery Group near An Khe Vietnam as a cannoneer. Paul Arms Jr., son of Paul Arms of Michigan Ave, enlisted for three years and begins basic at Fort Knox Kentucky with address listed. Labay has been in Vietnam about a month with unit details given. Arms Jr. listed in Army address format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly R. Labay
Robert J. Labay
Rosemont
Saline, Mich
41St
An Khe
Viet Nam
Paul Arms, Jr
Paul Arms
Michigan Ave
U. S. Army
Ft. Knox
Pfe
Paul E. Arms, Jr
15Th Bn
Tng
Usatc Armor
Ft. Knox, Ky
Kim Labay
Robert Labay
APO
San Francisco
Service Stations Still Have Gas
Saline stations report no gas shortages amid a national oil strike. Graf Gulf Service and Bennett's Gulf Service have not received Gulf Oil since the strike began but obtain fuel from other suppliers. Frank's Texaco filled before the strike and has not run out. Carter plans to source from a Texaco bulk dealer if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Oil Co
Graf Gulf Service
Bennett’s
Gulf Service
Hoeft’s
Gerry Graf
Frank
Texaco
Frank Carter
Re elected Gilbert E. Burley Leads Mayflower Society
The Michigan Mayflower Descendants re elected State Senator Gilbert E. Burley of Ann Arbor to a second three year term as governor. State Rep Dale Warner of Eaton Rapids was elected to the Board of Assistants. Congressman Charles Chamberlain of Michigan's 6th District spoke at the 1968 East Lansing luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert E. Bursley
Ann Arbor
Michigan Society of Mayflower Descendants
Dale Warner
P. Eaton Rapids
Charles Chamberlain
Michiigan
Mayflower Society
East Lansing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Houghton Elementary School
David Livingstone
Anon
Miss Stevens
The
Hobby Club
Vern
Saline Savings Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Dr. O'Connor
Servige News
John Leidy
E. Liberty
HONDA
Washington
Thermopane
Wanty Shoes
S. Efain
St. Ann Arbor
Finnone
B. E. Moueelig, Inc
S. Main
Michigan Glass CO
Main
Auto Glass
University Musical Society
For Information
Burton Tower
Jefferson
S. Main St
Ball Office Supply, Inc
Hutzel
Liberty
Dietzel’s
Gallue-Silkworth Co, Inc
Gulf
Main St
Apollo! Music Center
Lowrey-Story & Clare
Schlanderer and Sons
Happy House Shop
Martha -Washington Candy
Westgate Shopping Center
Alaly
Burns
Bolgos Dairy, Inc
Plymouth Road
W. Michigan
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