Beware the Check-Off Survey in Michigan
State Attorney General Frank J. Kelley warns residents about a door to door magazine survey scam. Salesmen pose as survey crews to get checks on magazines then bill the consumer for orders and threaten collections. Report such contacts to local officials or the AG office.
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Frank J. Kelley
Michigan
Chamber of Commerce
Saline Public Library Adopts Friday Evening Hours
The Saline Public Library will shift to Friday evening hours to align with downtown stores. On a trial basis it remains open Wednesday afternoons and evenings, Friday evenings, and Saturday afternoons, with Saturday evenings closed.
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Saline Public Library
Births Report from Ann Arbor and Saline Area
A daughter named Tracy Alene Bergstrom was born May 20 in Ann Arbor to Mr. and Mrs. Terry J. Bergstrom. At Saline Community Hospital in the past week two girls were born Pamela Jean Buckingham daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buckingham of Milan and Karen Marie Marion six pound two ounce daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Marion of Saline. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ferris at St Joseph Hospital May 7 Joseph Jr. joining sisters Norleen and Cynthia.
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Ann Arbor
Terry J. Bergstrom
Tracy Alene
Saline Community Hospital
Pamela Jean Buckingham
Gerald Buckingham
Milan
Karen Marie Marion
David. Marion
Willis Rd
Saline
Marions
Joseph Ferrises
Weber Rd
Joseph Jr
St. Joseph Hospital
F and AM to Hold Last Meeting of Season
Saline F and AM 311 will meet Tuesday at 8 pm to discuss a fire escape and lease arrangements. The meeting will be recessed until September 4.
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F & AM
The Lucky Girl and the Box of Gold
A poor girl and her mother hear a talking doll directing them to a cottage in the woods where a big gold box awaits. The girl and mother become rich and live happily, while a dinosaur later discovers peanut butter and a red shirt, eating it all.
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Linda Livingstone
The Pig in the Mud Hole
A simple scene describes a big pig cooling in a mud hole while a balloon floats overhead. The narrative notes the pig looking up at the balloon and names Alvin Ernst as associated with the item.
Ann Arbor Jaycees To Open Carnival At Veterans Park
The Ann Arbor Jaycees will open their annual carnival at Veterans Memorial Park from June 5 to June 9. Co chairs James Smith and Don Carrann announce a Saturday matinee for children. Proceeds go to the Ann Arbor Research Park. free parking will be available at the site corner.
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Ann Arbor Jaycees
Veterans Memorial Park
James Smith
Don Carr
Ann Arbor Research Park
Soil Stewardship Week Observed Locally
Soil Stewardship Week runs May 26 through June 3 in Washtenaw County with chair Raymond Girbach of the Washtenaw Soil Conservation District announcing nationwide sponsorship by 2900 soil conservation districts and church groups. The event promotes conservation of soil water and natural resources with the 1968 theme The Stream of Life.
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Raymond Girbach
Washtenaw County
Soil Conservation District
America
University engineers test high altitude instruments by balloon
University of Michigan aero nautical engineers released instruments to about 100000 feet by balloon to study atmospheric conditions and compare with satellite payloads similar to Tiros weather satellites.
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University of Michigan Areonautical
Tiros
Local Retail Ads From Main Street and Nickels Arcade
SchlanderER and Sons at 208 S Main St offers fine jewelry diamonds watches and sterling items. The Van Buren Shop at 8 Nickels Arcade sells ladies foundation garments lingerie and hosiery.
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Schlanderer and Sons
S. Main St
van Buren Shop
Ladies’ Foundation
The Girl and the Magic Ring Doll
A girl owns a doll with a magical diamond ring that grants her any request. The ring falls off at school causing sadness until recess when she finds it again. She decides never to take the ring to school again.
Fairy Grants Birthday Joy To Boy With Candy Dog
A fairy visits a boy on his birthday after his family cannot afford a party. She brings candy and a big dog, performs magic, and the boy's birthday becomes the happiest day of his life. Beth Anne Rogers.
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Beth Anne Rogers
Kite Flight Tale From Keith Martin
A boy flies his kite as his sister watches. The girl struggles until their father helps lift her kite aloft, completing a small family moment.
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Keith Martin
Cabbage Feast Rumor From Tiny Woodland Encounter
A dinosaur snacks on cabbage when a mouse arrives and voices shared interest. The mouse notes abundant cabbage and suggests a joint meal, highlighting a brief moment of friendly competition over a garden patch.
Pilot Performs Twirl After Plane Misstep
The pilot and captain engage in a risky maneuver described as the twirler. The pilot realizes his seatbelt is off, falls from the jet, deploys a parachute, and calls the captain from the ground reporting the incident.
Birds in Trees and Bees in Flight Poem by Scott Bassett
A short verse notes birds laying eggs in trees bees buzzing through the air and airplanes crossing the night sky under a quiet moon. Scott Bassett signs the piece.
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Scott Bassett
Family Beach Day Ends With Canoe Incident
A family visited a beach in a station wagon and enjoyed a slide before a canoe ride. During the trip the boy fell into the water and the father went for help addressed to Debbie Talsma.
Income groups spend similarly on big household items
The University of Michigan Survey Research Center reports that low or middle income families in America allocate nearly the same share of income to automobiles, furniture, appliances, and home repairs or additions as high income families.
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America
University of Michigan Survey Research Center
Gift Wear subscription offer for the Reporter
An advertisement promotes a Reporter gift wear subscription for $3 with a contact phone number Hazel 9 7380 for ordering.
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Hazel
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