Civic pride in Saline spans 1881 to 1959 milestones
Nostalgic look at Saline history highlights 1881 fire bell arrival, improved sidewalks and gutters, 1954 township hall dedication plans, 1959 hospital opening, and notable burr oak and elm trees in Saline city park. Also notes MSHD reminder to turn off directional signals to avoid accidents.
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Observer
Davenport & Son
Reporter
Saline Township
James Breakey
Raymond Niethammer
the Reporter
Saline
Paul Thompson
Birmingham
Michigan Botanical Club
Thompson
Schoolcraft
Michigan
Webb Harwoods
Michigan Ave
Hubert Beach
Bursley Declares Candidacy for State Senate Seat
Ann Arbor Republican State Representative Gilbert E. Bursley of Washtenaw County announces he will run for the 38th Senatorial District seat. Bursley, a two term House member and former committee chair, cites Michigan’s new constitution and tax issues as key themes. He schedules a March 24 YMCA Ann Arbor meeting to discuss issues and campaign plans.
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Gilbert E. Bursley
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County
State Senate
Washteaw County
Bursley
House of Representatives
Congress
Michigan
Senate
YMCA
Local births join area families this spring week
In Ann Arbor and surrounding towns several newborns brighten families this week. Kevin Lee Sutfin weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces born February 28 at St Joseph Hospital. Timothy Louis Horner arrived March 1 at an Ann Arbor hospital. Lori Elizabeth Fisher was welcomed March 1 in Indianapolis by the Fisher family. Teri Anne Blackwell born March 5 at St Marys Hospital Livonia. John Martin Erickson born March 4 at Saline Community Hospital.
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Saline Area
the Reporter
Saline Community Hospital
Carl E. Sutfin
Burmeister Rd
St. Joseph Hospital
Ann Arbor
Kevin Lee
Sutfins
Karina
Timothy Louis Horner
Louis Horner
St. Mary’s Hospital
Livonia
J. C. Blackwell
Saline-Ann Arbor Rd
Teri Anne
Louis M. Erickson
Belleville
John Martin
Gen Tel Employees Offered Local Politics Course
General Telephone Company will offer 2000 employees a voluntary eight week workshop on the American Political Economy. Each session lasts two hours weekly with discussion leaders chosen from graduates of current courses. The program aims to boost employee involvement in community civic affairs.
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General Telephone Company
T. A. Saunders
General Telephone
Rotarians Plan Farmers' Day Program
The Saline Rotary Club will observe Farmers' Day at their Thursday noon meeting at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Program chairman Lyle Phillips announces guest speaker Archie Fuller of Lansing Grain Co. will discuss grain handling through large terminals.
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Saline
Jordan Family Moves to Lodi Estates Saline
The Jordan family from New Jersey settles at 3535 Meadowbrook, Saline, enrolling children Glenn in first grade and Cindy in fourth at Saline Elementary. Jim Jordan is manufacturing manager at Applied Dynamics. Leota sews and plays bridge. They add Siamese cats to the area and plan a future addition of a German shepherd. The Laughnas nearby develop a model dairy farm and future Hereford cattle, with Mrs. Laughna active on the Washtenaw County Cancer Board and both fans of University High School sports. their son Bob shines in basketball, football, track, and golf. Laughna heads Commercial Carriers in Romulus.
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C. J. Jordan
New Jersey
Ann Arbor
Meadowbrook
Lodi Estates
Saline
Glenn
Cindy
Jim Jordan
Applied Dynamics
Leota
Bridge
Saline-Annn Arbor Rd
Jordans
Robert Laughna
Bob
Laughnas
D. BR. Wiselys
Lowery
Brassow
Saline-Ann Arbor Rd
University
U-High
Patricia
Barat College
Byron
Laughnn
Romulus
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Goodness
Noull
Normandy
Broadway
Pontiac
Dairy
Meno
Melvin F. Hartman
Tsace
Nationwide Life Insurance Company
Columbus, Ohio
Westside Hardware
Sige
Elmer J. Steer & Sons
Sanders Candies
Push
Plete
Ing
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Citizens Bank OF Saline
F.d.lc
Federal Reserve
Ford Sales
Saline Rotary Club
Alwin Gross
Carl Curtiss
Fred Wiedman
Michigan State Health Department
Michigan State Highway Department
David Toth
Textix, Rd
Clark Fishers
Indianapolis
Ind
Fishers
Lori Elizabeth
Ralph Fisher
Roscommon
Gen Tel
Jordans, Laughnas
Lodi Set
El-Rad’s
El-Rad
A & M Chevrolet & Olds Co
E. Michigan
Saline Hotel
Schmid
Waldo
Jim” Gross
N. Davenport
Estes
Estes Rexall Pharmacy
Johnson’s
RCA Victor
Dubl E Automatic Laundry
Walker’s
Michigan “Ave
John Zollner
Armaclad
GEO. Meyer Modernization CO
E. Hoover
Whitlock ST
Lodi Hardware
Bob Dickinson
Michigan Saline
Graf
Graf’s Gulf Service
Saline Savings Bank
F.D
the Saline Reporter
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