21 Nov 1962
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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1962
Page
1
The United Fund reached 75 percent of its 111209 goal, totaling 8259.77 after flu slowed both residents and solicitors. Chairman Herman Merte said the drive extends until all reports arrive and urged uncontacted households to mail contributions to the Postmaster in Saline.
Frank Campbell 69 longtime Amstutz Hatcheries office manager died suddenly Saturday at his home 206 S Davenport Saline Mich He lived in the area since 1938 worked at Saline Valley Farms 1938 1940 and Amstutz Hatcheries 1940 1960 He was born in Marlette Mich January 19 1893 married Ruth Maynard July 10 1925 in Birmingham Mich Surviving include wife daughter Sally grand children and several siblings Funeral services were held at Saline Methodist Church with Eastern Star and Masonic rites. memorials to the church or Michigan Heart Fund.
A brief urging workers employed away from home to contribute to the United Fund by sending their donations back to their home community. The notice emphasizes supporting local charities through employer or personal channels even when stationed elsewhere.
Two hunters in the Upper Peninsula were overcome by carbon monoxide from a kerosene camp stove. Arthur Zurlinden, injured with cuts and bruises after losing consciousness in a camp-truck, and Chester Leonard, who grew ill but did not pass out, slept through the episode near Trout Creek and walked about until the fumes subsided.
Country Market crackdown nets two arrests for simple larceny at Saline location. Lorena Little 56 of Manchester took a 60-cent shaving cream. Mary Lou Hess 23 of Willis Rd took a $1.89 vitamin bottle. Leslie Chambers 33 of Detroit pleaded guilty to simple larceny, fined $35 and costs, 30 days with 1 year suspension.
Deer hunters return from opening day with deer strapped to hoods fenders and car tops as traffic backs up across the state. Notable catches include Bob Tefft near Iron Mountain and Rollie Goltz near Glennie with spike and 5 point bucks. Allie Burkhardt's party reports one deer and a watching doe with triplets near Comins. Other top racks noted include Stan Taylor 9 pointer and 8 point backs by Hurja Kruse and Rajala.
Saline Savings Bank will mail 25737.20 in Christmas Club checks early next week, slightly higher than last year's amount. Earlier this week Citizens Bank sent out Christmas Club checks totaling 20200.
Corn for the Christian Rural Overseas Program collected by Grange groups across the county will be gathered and shipped by the Saline Mercantile Co. in early December. Local donations go to the Mercantile elevator December 12 and 13, with Dexter and Ypsilanti arrivals on December 14 and all sent out December 15. The Mercantile Co. collects as a public service if shelled. otherwise a small shelling fee applies. A state Grange officer typically attends the collection period.
The regular monthly Cub Scout pack meeting is postponed one week to Wednesday November 28 at 7 30 p.m. at the Elementary School.
Ledi Hardware on Saline Ann Arbor Road builds a one story cement block addition to enlarge display and shop areas by about one third. The front will display lawn mowers, the new shop will replace the older wooden building next door, and the adjacent structure will be used for storage according to the owner.
The senior class will stage Ramshackle Inn a three act mystery farce with amateur detectives smugglers and murders. Performances are at 8 p m on December 5 6 and 8 in the Little Theater. Marilyn Vander Lugt directs with Wendy Wild as student director.
Russell Street sidewalk plan stalled as council weighs tree preservation against new walk. Edwin Hering offered land to save two large trees. Charles Kern may sell an easement. Officials debate matching sidewalks on sloped lots and timing with two new council members to take seats January 1.
The Saline Methodist Church ladies plan a Day of Meditation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday November 29 at the parsonage with leaders Mrs Burlin Main and Mrs Hayden Carruth both from Ann Arbor First Methodist. Attendees bring a sack lunch while coffee and dessert are provided and reservations are requested through two local contacts.
Saline area Social Services Inc. hosts its annual Bundle Tea on Tuesday December 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 230 Russell St. Mrs. Carl O'Brien chairs the event open to the public. Guests should bring one new clothing item, preferably children's socks and underwear, to balance the overabundance of used articles.
A union Thanksgiving service for members of the Methodist Church St Pauls E and R Church and Federated First Baptist and Presbyterian Church will be held at 8 p m Wednesday November 21 at the Methodist Church. Rev George Laurent will conduct the service and the combined choirs will be led by Richard Seeger. Bethel E R Church members will join Emanuel United Church of Christ Manchester for a similar service at 8 p m Wednesday. The Girl Scout Neighborhood association meets Tuesday November 27 at 7 30 p m at the Intermediate School cafeteria with a showing of This is Girl Scouting and urges all registered adults to attend.
The flu outbreak hit three schools with nearly 20 percent absent on Friday and a 14 percent rate by Tuesday. At 5 acre Elementary 131 pupils were out, Intermediate School counts rose to 41, while High School saw 60 absent plus 15 sent home amid deer hunting absence. Overall student population totals 570.
The children of the Sullivan Special Education Center at 5225 Jacksy Road designed Christmas cards available for purchase from Mrs. Olin Marshall at 8-9063 or through association members. The cards cost 20 for $1.
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