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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
4
Last week results show Sluggers 12 over Base A Bouts 11 and Bat Busters 20 Batters Up 19. Standings as of July 21 list Sluggers 10, Bat Busters 9, Base A Bouts 59, Batters Up 410 with schedule notes for upcoming games Friday and Monday.
City council met Monday evening with Mayor Bennett and six council members present. Actions included awarding Washtenaw Asphalt the Hillcrest Drive project, approving Bids on S Ann Arbor Street, permits for building projects, a $300 payment for three large trees, finalizing work payments to Michigan Curb & Construction Co., and approving planning commission appointments and park custodian pay adjustment.
City council held a July 24 1961 special meeting with Mayor Bennett and six councilmembers present. Bids rejected for police car specs and new bids requested. A M Chevrolet low bid considered. building permits denied for Rolling Meadow No 2 lots 65 70 73 76. indemnity for banner across US 112 approved. health and water pollution checks ordered. zoning variance hearing requested for Ed Hering lot plan.
August 2 sees Batters Up play Bat Busters and Base-A-Bouts face Sluggers. On Friday August 4 Sluggers meet Bat Busters while Batters Up challenge Base-A-Bouts.
The piece urges voters to evaluate candidates stance on convention issues after hearing facts and arguments. It cites precedents from New Jersey New York Missouri Alaska and Hawaii and stresses the public deserves clear positions from candidates.
Too Late to Classify lists a 3 bedroom home for rent one block from the Country Market with contact HA 9 7342. Also offered is a 1953 Plymouth 4 door for sale at $65 and address 1340 Judd Rd Saline, listed with a phone number ending in 45.
Gratitude expressed for cards flowers gifts and visits during hospital stay and recovery at home. Special thanks to Saline Community Blood Bank and to Rev Hardt for comforting words.
Lansing State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie, starting his second term, released a six point plan for the next four years. The program calls for keeping the building schedule, expanding advance planning with focus on economic impact, protecting highway revenues, adding more rest areas and tourist information, promoting equal opportunity within the department, and keeping the public informed of unmet highway needs.
Late summer travelers in Michigan can plan trips around the August September calendar citing plentiful special events. The listing highlights regional festivals sports gatherings and cultural happenings across multiple cities this season.
The schedule shows swimming at the YMCA on Monday Wednesday and Friday with separate buses for beginners and intermediate swimmers. Wamplers Lake hosts swimmer sessions on Tuesday and Thursday with a noon bus. Softball at 3 p.m. Arts and Crafts runs at 2 30 p.m. on Mon Wed and Fri. A list of 20 required swimming skills is provided for the beginners certificate.
The state tourist council releases an events calendar listing over 85 happenings in August and September. Highlights include Art and Flower Show in Grand Haven, Waterfront Arts and Craft Show in Charlevoix, Saugatuck Jazz Festival, and multiple powerboat races plus fairs across cities like Escanaba Traverse City and Monroe. Free copies available by writing to the Michigan Tourist Council.
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