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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1961
Page
11
Saline's Michigan Week chairman Bob Harrison attended the first Washtenaw County conference at the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce to outline the May 21 to 27 program. Attending were Mayors village presidents and Michigan Week chairs from Ann Arbor Chelsea Dexter Manchester Saline and Ypsilanti.
Lo-Field Farm Bureau group will meet at 8:30 p.m. Friday March 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Diable on Lohr road.
The fifth annual Leadermete 4-H Club event at Kellogg Center MSU runs March 4 and 5 as part of 4-H Club Week. Washtenaw County sends five delegates including Mrs Webb Harwood and Ray Shire with speakers Justice George Edwards and scholars Ann Olmstead and Dr. David Powers.
Oliver Corporation unveils 1961 farm gear at Ted's Service in Saline with a 10 am to 4 pm open house on Saturday March 4. The event features the Oliver 1800 wheel tractor and other new tractors tillage harvesting and baling gear with color films prizes and refreshments for local farm families.
Three Washtenaw county young men received trophies for outstanding farm practices at the Washtenaw County Livestock Banquet at Saline High School. Neil Haarer of Saline earned for junior beef feeder, Steve Bristle of Chelsea for junior sheep feeder, and Bob Bristle of Dexter for swine feeder. The Washtenaw County Livestock Council sponsors the award. Four new council members were elected for three-year terms: Carl Heller, Chelsea Everett Van Riper, Chelsea Laurel Breitenwischer, Manchester Rueben Lesser Jr., Chelsea. About 350 attended. Rev. Robert Richards of Saline spoke.
Joseph Jay Gray 48 died Sunday at sister Mrs. John Hayes 11333 Mooreville Rd Salime after a long illness. Born August 15 1912 in Detroit he was son of Thomas Gray and his deceased wife. An amateur golfer in Detroit in the late 1930s and early 1940s he won many tournaments. Survivors include seven brothers and sisters and his father.
Sheriff George A Petersen reports January 1961 Washtenaw County activity with 473 complaints 138 arrests 104 warrants closed and 597 civil papers served. Traffic violations 215 accidents 71 with 44 property damage 27 personal injury none fatal. Cars logged 39774 miles. Dog Control picked up 111 dogs and handled 103 complaints. Driver license division issued 1309 licenses including 38 duplicates 255 chauffeur renewals 88 operator renewals 128 originals. Fees totaled 3471.25 dollars. 5574 meals served to inmates. Health department analyses include water detergent residues and milk antibiotic checks. Rabies cases rise in wild animals prompt pet vaccinations before spring.
James Struble son of Mr and Mrs W R Struble of 1295 Bemis Rd has been named first alternate from this district for entrance to the United States Naval Academy Annapolis Md Rep George Meaders has announced Struble will graduate from Saline High School in June Get an ad in The Reporter.
The Couples Club of the Sa line Methodist Church sponsors a potluck Lenten supper Sunday at 6 30 p.m. at the Church. Coffee will be furnished. The Youth Fellowship will lead devotions and present a religious play. All church members are welcome.
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