The Political Scene Reflects a Nation in Flux
The column jabs at public fickleness toward Vice President and Hubert Humphrey while noting Eugene McCarthy’s appeal to young voters. It questions the timing of a Grand Jury inquiry into the Sheriff’s Department and warns voters may be swayed by investigations ahead of a primary. It ends with light musings on library ergonomics and door-to-door sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Eugene McCarthy
Viet Nam
Hubert Humphrey
ADA
Johnson
McCarthy
Sheriff’s Department
Harvey
Weill
Hubert H. Humphrey
Saline
Humphrey
Oakwood Cemetery
Hubert H
Hubert Horatio Humphrey
Minnesota
Saline Community Notes Highlight Coast Guard Support
Editor thanks readers for aiding Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12 19 and announces record enrollments in basic seamanship and child safety boating courses. salute to Saline Police officers for rapid response to gas theft, and report on the 49th Girbach family reunion with officer elections and youngest member Brenda Sue Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Ann Arbor
Saline
Detroit
State of Michigan
PRCO
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
New Address for PFC James W. Griffin
Post updates show PFC James W. Griffin of USS4966851 Co. A 2nd Battalion Gist Infantry has a new address at Fort Carson Colorado 80913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Griffin
Bat
Gist Inf
Fort Carson
Colorado
Finkbeiner Family Holds 34th Reunion
Eighty members of the Finkbeiner clan gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Finkbeiner on Willow Rd for the 34th reunion. Fred Finkbeiner was the eldest man and Clara Finkbeiner the oldest woman. Andrew Russell and Robin Steele were the youngest boy and girl. Officers named for next year are Leon Feldkamp president Paul Steele vice president, Mrs Ronald Finkbeiner secretary, Mrs Bernie Russell treasurer. Next year’s gathering will stay at the same location on the fourth Sunday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girbach
Curtiss Park
Gene Girbach
Robert Camp
Doug Hoeft
Brenda Sue Camp
Saline
Tema Trinkle
Ronald Finkbeiner
Bernie Russell
Legion to Install New Officers at Lenawee Post
A Lenawee County ritual team will install new officers of the William B. Lutz Post American Legion on Thursday evening. Commander Charles Uphaus and first vice commander Jack Bennett lead the slate with Orville Finkbeiner as second vice commander Robert Harvey as adjutant and Ted Graban as treasurer. Beljeau named parade marshal for the annual Fair parade.
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Lenawee County
William B. Lutz
American Legion
Charles Uphaus
Jack Bennett
Orville Finkbeiner
Robert Harvey
Ted Graban
Louis Beljeau
Two Charged After Police Galt Break-in
Two youths Ronnie Elrod age 17 and Gary Chapin age 17 were charged with attempted breaking and entering of vending machines at Saline Car Wash. They were arraigned and released on $100 bond with August 7 examination. Police saw them flee the scene and arrest followed on McKay Street.
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Saline
Ronnie Elrod
Ann Arbor
Gary Chapin
Charles Herbert
Herbert
Bob Russell
Russell
McKay St
Man Injured In Collision at McKay and Ann Arbor
William Barrie aged 26 of 205 Wallace was treated and released from Saline hospital after a collision at 1 15 p m at the intersection of McKay and N Ann Arbor streets. Barrie failed to yield the right of way and was ticketed. Alfred L Davis 31 of 202 W Michigan Ave drove the other car traveling north.
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William Barrie
Wallace
Saline Hospital
McKay
N. Ann Arbor
Barrie
Alfred L Davis
Michigan Ave
Legionnaires Attend State Convention Elects Auxiliary Historian
American Legion and Auxili ary members of William B. Lutz Past 322 attended the Legion state convention in Lan siz last week where Mrs. Orville Finkbeiner was elected department historian for the Auxiliary. Those present for Saline included Mrs. Finkbeiner and numerous members such as Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moranville Mr. and Mrs. Charles Uphaus Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Uphaus Louis Belleau Carl White Jerry Karns Robert Todd Jack Bennett Lola Dell Gwyneth Armbruster Mrs. Ralph Bowen and Mrs. Alvin Armbruster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Auxiliary
William B. Lutz
Legion
Lansiz
Orville Finkheiner
Saline
Finkbeiner
Jack Moranville
Charles Uphaus
Ralph Uphaus
Louis Belleau
Carl White
Jerry Karns
Robert Todd
Jack Bennett
Lola Dell
Gwyneth Armbruster
Ralph Bowen
Alvin Armbruster
Grand Opening at Community Ford Sales This Weekend
Dave Potter, Saline's Ford dealer, concludes a three month renovation with a two day Grand Opening on Friday and Saturday. New signs showroom redecorations air conditioning and shop equipment enhance facilities on Bishop Road. New staff Pam Kline and Bruce Fritts join the team for Co op study. WPAG remote broadcast runs noon to six with refreshments and opening deals on new and used cars.
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Dave Potter
Ford
Oak Park
Bishop Rd
Community Ford Sales
McKay St
Dave
Community Ford
Schol
Pam Kline
Bruce Fritts
WPAG
Sgt Lloyd C. Lee DS 54973182
Sergeant Lloyd C. Lee DS 54973182 from Company B 25th Fifth Bed Fort Polk Louisiana listed in military records. The note records his assignment and location at Fort Polk with a Pom? 71459 ZIP code.
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Lloyd C. Lee
Band Plans Program At Junior High Thursday
The annual ice cream social sponsored by the High School and Junior High bands and the summer bands will be held at the Junior High School on Thursday. The event runs from 7 to 8 30 p.m. with treats served by the Band Parents Club. Readings include Oriental Overture Hymn of Peace Enid Waltz Cathedral Chimes for the 5th grade band.
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Marcia Peck
Mercantile Ships Wheat Loads Amid Flooded Fields
Mercantile elevator shipped one freight carload of wheat about 2000 bushels and eight truckloads of 1000 bushels each. Manager Tom Rudd said a little more is expected. The area’s wheat crop is below last year due to spring flooding. Railroad cars on the New York Central spur are waiting for Ford parts, not grain.
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Saline Mercantile Elevator
Tom Rudd
Rudd
New York Central
Ford Motor Co
Teen Club Plans Free Dance Friday
The Teen Club sponsors a free dance from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Friday at the R. & B. Tool Co. parking lot. Music by the Inner Circle. Open to youths aged 13 through 19.
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Teen Club
R. & B. Tool Co
Inner Circle
City Council Notes July 22 1968
City Council covers hearings on Special Assessment Districts 56 through 63 with no action taken. Hartman Insurance Agency invoice for July 1 1968 $7237.65 approved for payment. Michigan Maintenance Highway Contract authorized. Mayor Pro-Tem to sign and City Administrator Strait named Maintenance Superintendent. Meeting adjourned 11 45 P.M.
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Tom Anderson
Ford
Measley
Marsh
Jaeger
Johnson
Clark
Charles Kern
John Buck
Arthur Heininger
Alfred Walker
Jerry Hering
Hugh Keveling
Jeannette Merriman
John Mader
Ed Hering
Eleanor Wild
Leland Graf
Paul Gerigk
Carl Mueller
Wesley Nielsen
Jack Craigmile
Peg Flock
New Business Hartman Insurance Agency
Hartman Insurance Agency
Michigan
Strait
George Anderson
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Editor's Mail
Robert Russell
Johnny
Douglas Hoppe
Girbachs
Lodi
Ann Arbor-Saline
Pleasant Lake Road
Magee
Sealy
Galt
Legionnaires
Dave’s Ford
Brighton Beach
Amparita Roca
Julia B. Rapp
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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