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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1968
Page
1
The Saline Public Library marks its 50th anniversary in the 105 N. Ann Arbor St. building this month while planning a move to the Schleh building after United Fund purchase. Court action aims to sell the old site with proceeds funding library remodels and new quarters.
Absentee ballot forms for the April 1 school district bonding election must be filed by 4 p.m. Residents were reminded this week that applications should be obtained and returned at the High School superintendent's office. The $580,000 land issue would add a swimming pool to the new high school for school and community use. A public meeting is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday March 26 in the High School library as a question and answer session with coffee provided.
The Jaycees voted at their general meeting to back a community teen club and endorse the April 1 pool proposition. Mrs. Vander Yacht and Allan Grossman of the School Advisory Council spoke and answered questions. G. Merritt Martin received a life membership for long service at district and regional levels and leadership in Michigan Jaycees.
Janice Kemp daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kemp of 231 Harper Dr is among 15 finalists in the Miss Ann Arbor Pageant sponsored by Ann Arbor Jaycees Final judging set for Friday March 29 at Ann Arbor High School Tickets cost 1 and are available at the door or from Saline Jaycees Tom Reigle Saline Jaycees sponsor Miss Ann Arbor plans to advance to Miss Michigan and potential Miss America titleholders
A Saline teen group called Teen and Talk organized at the Presbyterian Church with about 35 youths attending a festive meeting. A charter and publicity committee were formed and ideas for activities outlined, with future gatherings planned at 8 p.m. Sundays in the church basement and possible use of the Junior High gym for dances and street events in good weather.
Sam Lambarth, aged 83, noted as one of the oldest entrants in the Men's Association Bowling Tourney. Olga Lambarth, who bowls with the Sealtest team, rolled three 83s in a recent league set, showcasing back to back high scores.
Tom Taylor and his fisherman father from 655 Canterbury brag about a 1414 inch perch at Higgins Lake. The fish, among about 60 caught, is sent to a taxidermist who notes larger specimens rarely appear.
The City Council designated the second week of May as Clean-up Week, slated just prior to Michigan Week, to coordinate community cleanup efforts and local efforts.
Saline industrial arts students prepare 27 entries for the Regional Industrial Arts Fair to be held at Parkside High School in Jackson on March 30. Senior and junior students submit architectural drawings and models, detail and assembly drawings, pictorial machine assembly drawings, and surface development work.
Laurie Webster age 17 was admitted last week to St Joseph Mercy Hospital. Her room is 448 and visitors may see her. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Webster Jr of 6380 North Maple Road.
Three people were injured in a two car crash at Wagner and Scio Church roads Sunday. William Burton, 27, of 131 E Michigan Ave, treated and released at University Hospital. William A Ward Jr, 22, of Milan, driver of the car Burton rode in, and Mrs William C Rhodes, 46, of Ann Arbor, a passenger in the second car driven by her husband, remained hospitalized at University Hospital.
First Presbyterian Church Sunday school seeks a piano. A committee asks Sa line area residents with a piano to give away or sell at a nominal price. Call 429-9373 if you can help.
Saline Education Association negotiators seek an immediate meeting on a proposed master contract with amendments that would raise salaries by 1 000 to 2 000 and establish an agency shop requiring dues or a representation fee. They also seek extended insurance, leave, and full-year credit for state transfers, with a plan for new art and physical education teachers.
The Saline Junior High Band, 79 players in 7th and 8th grades directed by Malcolm Danforth, earned three firsts and one second at the District Festival in Detroit. Judges lauded the band for its fine qualities and technical facility, noting it surpassed many high school groups and praising the director's work.
Eighteen of twenty one Saline High students who attended the Grand Rapids Key Club state convention were suspended from class with additional penalties such as loss of sport participation. Most are set to return Friday with all back by Monday. School officials cited rules and laws, praising the group’s past service while enforcing consequences for misconduct.
Three year old Debra Barrie of 205 Wallace was treated by a plastic surgeon at St Joseph Mercy Hospital for deep gashes on her lip and hand after being bitten by a dog at her home Saturday Police said the dog was digging in a garbage can when approached by the child If found it must be confined for 10 days and observed by law The dog was described as reddish brown with hair on its face.
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