Saline Eyes a Community Swimming Pool and Safety
The Saline community discusses building a local swimming pool to improve water safety for children. The piece weighs the cost of a pool versus current bus transfers to lakes and suggests citizen financing with lifeguard needs and public support. Visitors from Milan discuss the issue, and the paper notes merchants’ support for free speech on zoning pages.
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City Recreation Commission
Michigan
Saline Area
Voltaire
Accident damages 1958 convertible on Austin Road
About 200 in damage occurred to a 1958 convertible driven by Jonas Simkus of Detroit in an earlier accident Saturday afternoon on Austin Rd west of Saline. The convertible was struck by a truck driven by David Cowper of Romulus who said his truck rolled backwards while shifting gears and collided with the Simkus car.
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Jonas Simkus
Detroit
Austin Rd
Saline
David Cowper
Romulus
Simkus
City election ballots under supply as turnout fluctuates
City clerk Bill Muir explains only 983 ballots were sent for 1033 registered voters ahead of the Tuesday election. He notes typical turnout ranges from 20 to 85 percent and says he would seek more ballots from Ann Arbor if needed, though there is no danger. A Sidewalk Sale planning session at the Chamber of Commerce proceeded, led by Eathern Roark, Erwin Schmid, and Robert Harrison. Saline police also report heightened drug enforcement concerns, with local officials criticizing lenient sentences.
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Bill Muir
Muir
Ann Arbor
Chamber of Commerce
Eathern Roark
Erwin Schmid
Robert Harrison
Washtenaw County votes on Medical Examiner plan
The Washtenaw County Bar Association committee endorses a Medical Examiner system to replace the coroner setup. It cites four advantages including better diagnosis, broader deputy examiner coverage, stronger medical legal ties, and county governance improvements ahead of the August 5 vote.
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Washtenaw County
Dobson
Bar Association
Ottawa County
Genesee County
Oakland
Wayne Counties
Farm Bureau Young People Barn Dance Saturday Night
Luther Schaible will call as the Tri County Orchestra performs at the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Young People's barn dance hosted by the Farm Council at Rural Activities Center on Saline Ann Arbor Rd. The 9 p.m. event features intermission acts, snacks, and a 90 cent donation on early or door tickets. Proceeds benefit Farm Council and Farm Bureau building funds. George Schnierle chairs the planning, Neil Stierle handles ticket sales, Paul Steeb heads refreshments.
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Luther Schaible
Tri County Orchestra
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau
Farm Council
Rural Activities Center
Saline-Ann Arbor
George Schnierle
Neil Stierle
Farm Bureau
Paul Steeb
Vote Message Sparks Debate Over Time Extension
A concise public notice urges voters to refuse sacrificing democracy for five minutes of extra time and to vote yes or no on the issue. The call to action highlights civic participation and the stakes of timely constitutional processes.
March of Dimes Expands Activities Under New Foundation
Mrs. Joseph Cox, chair of Washtenaw County Chapter, says the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will broaden its work beyond polio to cover arthritis and congenital malformations. Funds will be sought in January to support the expanded program, with continued aid to polio patients as long as needed.
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National Foundation For
The
National Foundation
Joseph Cox
Washtenaw County
Hi Fi Fans Seek Stereophonic Switch Over
Hi Fi fans explore the latest stereophonic sound requiring two amplifiers and two speakers. Local TV dealers carry the equipment and select stereophonic records. Reveling and guest Butch McKean camped three days this weekend in northern Michigan to view the notable bridge.
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Xingh
Florida
Butch McKean
Michigan
Sidewalk Sale Days Coming Soon
Announcement notes an upcoming sidewalk sale event with a teaser to watch the pages for full details and news. The brief implies community merchandizing and local focus without specifying dates or participants.
Stork News Brides and Babies Fill Local Year In July
On July 12 Michael James Chase was born to Mr. and Mrs. James L. Chase of 265 W. Bennett St. Susane Diane Strohl arrived July 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Strohl of 310 N. Harris St. Karen Joanne Kohley born July 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kohley of 5380 Braun Rd. Other births include Lisa Lavastida on July 23 and Leslie Ann Larson. Joseph Michael Renkiewicz born July 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Renkiewicz at 10075 Michigan Ave.
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Robert Lavastida
Lisa
Dan L. Larson
Leslie Ann
Susane Diane Strohl
Robert E. Strohl
N. Harris St
Michael James Chase
Michael
James L. Chase
W. Bennett St
Michael J. Renkiewicz
Joseph Michael
Renkiewicz
Michigan Ave
Too Late to Classify Two Hampshire Sows for Sale
Classified notice lists two Hampshire sows with pigs for sale at 7575 Pleasant Lake Rd. Also offers part time help, WANTED TO BUY small girl’s bicycle, and a card of thanks to Saline Fire Department for extinguishing a field fire. Mr and Mrs Charles Schultz announce birth of Jon Mark on July 10.
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Hampshire
Pleasant Lake
Elmer Cammet
Saline Fire Department
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R. G. Cates
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Pam Bennett
Henry Leutheuser
Otto K. Engelke
County Health Department
Board of Supervisors
Leutheuser
Harold Miller
Ypsilanti
Methodist Church
Dilys Richards
Robert Richards
Megan Richards
Richards
Eugene Luckhardt
Henry Schroen
E. Michigan
March of Dimes
Litchfield
Kraft’s
T-Ib. Carton
Heinz
Deming
Hull
Miller’s Dog Food
McDonald’s
Hull's Grocery
Stork News
Chelsea
McFarlane Shoes
Mr. and
Mrs
Charles Schultz
Jon Mark
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