Saline Community News Highlights From 1881 and 1959
An 1881 notice discusses a proposed Saline to Ann Arbor telephone line with future extension toward Detroit and Port Huron for local business use. A 1959 report covers Saline Woman’s Club giving $470 to Saline Community Hospital, a library book donation by Girl Scout Troop 280, senior basketball farewells, American Legion events, and the welcome of a baby girl Teresa Lyn May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
the Observer
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Detroit
Port Huron
Saline Woman’s Club
Shirley Dovre
Saline Community Hospital
Girl Scout Troop
Saline Library
Do It Yourself Over Authority in Watershed Upgrades
A comparison of two watershed projects, Huron and Raisin rivers, shows contrasting paths. The Huron plan uses a state backed authority seeking taxes and broad appointments, while Raisin follows Public Law 566 with local input and widespread public support. The Raisin project has minimal public cost so far and may access federal aid later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Raisin
State Health Department
Raisin River
Cub Scouts Thank Saline Reporter and Local Businesses
Cub Scout Pack 416 expresses thanks for coverage of their Blue and Gold Banquet on February 28 and for window display space during Boy Scout week at Dancer's Department Store and other sponsors. Community spirit strengthens scouting and future civic mindedness. Also, several Cub Scouts and adults were baptized at St John’s Church and will be confirmed on Palm Sunday with Leroy May to be confirmed as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Dancer’s Department Store
Estes Pharmacy
Detroit Edison Co
Clement Guenther
Max Adler
Glen Barnes
Robert Welch
Leroy May
St. John’s Church
Pittsfield Grange Euchre Party Winners Named
The Pittsfield Grange Community Service committee hosted the first euchre party at the Grange Hall. In the women’s division K Staebler and Minnie Lindemann shared first prize, Helen Gross took second, Lorena Stein third. Rudolph Gross won the men’s division with Erwin Frederick at second and David Schaerer at third. Anna Mott had the most loners and Frank Heusel won the door prize. The second party is set for March 23 and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Grange Community Service Committee
Grange Hall
K. Staebler
Minnie Lindemann
Helen Gross
Lorena Stein
Rudolph Gross
Erwin Frederick
David Schaerer
Anna Mott
Frank Heusel
Engineers to Meet on Income Tax and the Profession
John S. Burtt CPA will address the Ann Arbor chapter of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers on income tax and the profession. Burtt is a partner at Scherman Johnson and Hoffman. The meeting is at Holly's Restaurant Holiday Inn 2900 Jackson Rd at 6 30 p m with dinner at 7 p m on Wednesday March 25. All interested engineers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Burtt
CPA
Ann Arbor
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
Burtt
Scerman, Johnson and Hoffman
Holly’s
Holiday Inn
Jackson Rd
Miss Merle Klager Returns Home for Holiday Visit
Miss Merle Klager visits home from Mt Hope Kentucky College for the Faster holiday season, sharing time with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Klager
Mt. Hope Kentucky College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Bracey
Saline High
Jan Losee
Canon Liston
Gary Peck
John Wilson
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Leroy
Terri Lyn
S. Ann Arbor St
Cub
Cub Scouts
Euchre
Westside
W. Michigan
Farm Bureau
D. Duane Robison
Goodrich Res
Farm Bureau Insurances
Companies of
Michigan
DAR Davin
Retail Pharmacy
Mrs. Saline
Vescio
World Book Encyclopedia
E. Noland
S. Ann Arbor
G. R. Macomber
Beck’s Nursery
Arkona
Walker’s Quality Bakery
the Saline Report
Michigan Saline
SER
Quick Insurance Service
N. R. Wiedmayer
Austin Rd
Ford Tractor
W. T. Young, Inc
Ford Industrial Engines
Ted’s Service Oliver
Gross Farm Equipment
John Deere Tools
W. Bennett
Saline Mercantile Mill
Thaddeus R. Kayda
Pleasant Lake
Miloy
Hoover Ball and Bearing
E. Bennett
Estes Rexall Pharmacy
E. Michigan
A & M Chevrolet CO
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
FORD
Citizens Bank OF Saline
F.D.S.C. Federal Reserve
Saline Savings Bank
F.d.sc
Saline Chamber OF Commerce
Duble Laundry
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