Apathy and Involvement in Saline Politics and War
Editor notes Steve Sheldon argues apathy harms society and politics. He cites low voter turnout, corruption, Vietnam, inflation, unemployment, welfare growth, and rising crime and drugs, urging readers to get involved to avert collective collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Sheldon
Saline Reporter
Shelby Poe, Jr
Warner Ra
Doug Rodenberg
Ypsi
Poe
Rodenberg
Saline
Pentagon
U.S
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Editor’s Mailbag: Parents blamed for local youths thefts
A reader questions parental responsibility after a July 3 incident involving a dark red Mercury and youths alleged to steal a flag and cemetery markers. Another reader seeks old school friends Arthur Alber Esther Braun Erma Burkhart from Saline Country school 1915–1920s now ages 65–70.
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Meadow Woods
Cecelia Haas
Arthur Alber
Esther Braun
Erma ‘Burkhart
Saline
Ann Arbor
Lila Bagley Piatek
Sleeper St
Grand Haven
Mich
New Baby Arrivals Reported From Local Families
Stork notices list multiple births with names and birth dates. Jennifer Ann Fliss born June 30. Ryan Robert Watkins born July 2. Scott Lyn Couch born July 3. Christopher Robert Shankland born July 3. Jayme Marie Alto born July 3. Timothy Patrick Calkins born July 3. Holly Christiansen born July 6. Families and addresses noted.
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James Fliss
Clark Sr
Patrick Shankland
Christopher Robert
Shanklands
Valley Circle
Victor J. Alto
Ann Arbor St
Jayme’ Marie
Timothy Patrick
Charles E. Calkins
Tower Dr
Louis Christiansen
Wallace Dr
Holly
Know Your American Contest Winners Receive Flags
The Saline Reporter and The American Legion Auxiliary donate three full size Stars and Stripes flags to Sandra Guenther 11 Ann Miller 15 and Sue Carter 13 winners in the Know Your American contest. Enameled flag pins given to all participants.
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Sandra Guenther
Weber Rd
Ann Miller
Detroit St
Sue Carter
N. Lewis St
Saline Reporter
American Legion Auxiliary
Daryl Ditz
Surrey
Marci Christiansen
Wallace
Mary Law
Lambkins
Julie Mitchell
W. McKay
Valerie Esch
Russell
Daryl Singleton
Brassow Rd
Linda DeMichelle
S. Ann Arbor
Lori Lange
America
Continental Congress
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
N.carolina
Carolina
Georgia
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Francis. Belamy
White House
God We Trust
Congress
Bald Eagle
Klager Reunion Brings 35 Members Together at Carr Park
The 45th annual Michael and Barbara Bauer Klager family reunion was held June 27 at Carr Park in Manchester. Eighteen attendees from Detroit Ann Arbor Manchester Bridgewater Saline and Indiana enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner. Edward Burmeister 80 was the eldest guest and 2 year old Randy Klager was the youngest attendee.
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Klager
Michael and
Barbara Bauer Klager
Carr Park
Manchester
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Bridgewater
Saline
Indiana
Edward Burmeister
Randy Klager
William Klager
Classified Ad Offer for Saline Readers
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Saline Area
Mrs Elwin Kohler Sr dies at 43 in Saline
Mrs Mildred Kohler of 302 North Anney Street died last Sunday at the age of 43. Born January 21, 1928 in Salem New Hampshire she was the daughter of Arnold and Ada Bake. She married Elwin Kohler Sr on August 2 1952 in Arbor. Survived by husband three sons Elwin Jr James Edward and David Allan four daughters Rose Ann Marie Kay Anita Lee and Jean Fay and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church Saline with Rev J A Westendorf officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.
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Elwin
Mildred) Kohler
N. Anney St
Age Medical Center
Salem
New Hamshire
Arnold
Ada Hart Bake
Elwin Kohler
Arbor
Elwin, Jr
James Edward
David Allan
Rose Ann
Marie Kay
Anita Lee
Jean Fay
Berry
New Hampshire
Rose Hart Nethuen
Mass
Trinity Lutheran Church
Saline
Kohle
J.A. Westendorf
Oakwood Cemetery
American Cancer Society
Local Woman's Father Robert L. Gerould Dies at 78
Robert L. Gerould, father of Lois Arlene Martin and Mrs. G Merritt, died Tuesday at Whitehall Convalescent Home after a lingering illness at 78. Born February 2, 1893 in East Smithfield, Pa, he lived in the area since 1934, worked as an accountant at Ypsilanti State Hospital until his 1963 retirement, and is survived by his wife Beulah Wertman, two daughters, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services Friday at Fontana Funeral Home with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery Delton at 2 pm. Friends may call at Fontana.
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Robert L. Gerould
Beulah Wertman
Augusta
Mich
Gerould
Ypsilanti State Hospita
Martin
Adelbert
Edwina Lucille) Harris
Fontana Funeral Home
Carpenter Rd
Ira L.fett
United Methodist Church of
Haywood's Addition street vacation and 1971 tax bills approval
Special council minutes from June 28 1971 show discussions settling Haywood's Addition street vacating terms. The meeting approved insurance bids Hartman Agency and Columbus Mutual Life, Blue Cross Blue Shield medical bid, Recreation Commission fees review, and 1971 summer tax bill mailing subject to state assurances. Adjourned at 9 10 pm with Mayor Beach and officials named.
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Mayor Beach
Measley Decker
Marsh
Rogers
Strait
Rapp
Grossman
Cole
Levleit
D. Watkins
V.scully
P. Thibault
M. Cogar
J. Corrigan
D. Milhan
P. Sibson
D. Robinson
W. Larsen, Sr
D. ‘Stuckey
Stimae
Adler
Measley
Haywood
Decker
Hartman Insuran Agency
Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Co
On Medical
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Recreation Commission
Lee Decker
State Tax Commission
Measey
Hubert-Beach
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City Building Department
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Mrs. Kohler
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Mr. Kohler
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