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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
1
Johnson, seeking re election as councilman, reviews eight years in Saline city government. He cites modernized operations, improved police and fire services, new hall and library, and a non raise in millage. He warns growth must be managed via zoning and planning for the future.
The Jaycees will wash cars for the United Fund from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Car Wash on W Michigan Ave. The owner, Joe Koutz, donated facilities for the day. All donations go to the United Fund.
Captain Robert E. Condit received the Army Commendation Medal with V device and the Vietnamese Silver Star Cross of Gallantry in a joint US Vietnam ceremony at Giao Duc District Headquarters on October 5. He earned the awards for heroism defending the district compound during August and September battles with Viet Cong forces.
Council candidate George Anderson outlines four bond issues totaling 1 810 000 for Saline city improvements. He cites a sewer plant expansion, water softening, dam repairs, and a new park swimming facility, urging study before voting. He notes new funds could be offset by state or federal aid and rejects rate hikes.
The Jaycee Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Monday at Mrs. Richard Campton's home. A city representative will present slides and information on the four city bonding proposals on the November 5 ballot.
Former councilman and mayoral candidate Hugh Keveling asks voters to evaluate four November bond proposals totaling about 2 million dollars and queries tax impact, pool use rules, lifeguard needs, and Saline’s overall debt and financial status. He pledges improved city communication and released financial details before the November 5 election.
A city brochure outlines four municipal bond options totaling 1 810 000 with millage impacts. Water plant 835 000 raises 2.19 mills to 1988 serving about 12 000 people. sewage 640 000 adds 1.15 mills to 1979 then 0 until 1983 and 0.25 to 1988. dam repair 175 000 adds 0.67 to 1980. Curtiss Park swimming area 160 000 adds 0.61. Total 4.62 mills until 1979 with gradual decrease thereafter. notes on valuation changes and that each proposal stands on its own merits.
The Saline Jaycee Auxiliary will honor a young woman aged 21 to 36 for community service and name a local candidate for one of four Outstanding Women awards by the Michigan Jaycee Auxiliary. Entry forms go to all Saline area women’s clubs, with Peggy Pogliano as contact. forms due by November 15 and judging between then and December 1, with the winner announced around December 15.
Saline Township Board will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Township Hall to discuss township affairs and administrative matters.
Saline area hunters report mixed results as pheasants seem to have moved on and few stayed for shooting. Squirrels prove abundant with young Kenny Rogers and Uncle Sheldon bagging two each on the first day, Bud Seeger Matt Jerry and Carol totaling eight squirrels and several coons. LeRoy Rutherford is among the few to nail a pheasant.
A Michigan man, Allie Gross, renews his license in August but receives the card only later. An accompanying note reveals the license was misplaced by the Michigan Department of State and sent to Thailand via U Tapao where Captain Theodore Lesher USAF notes the delivery will be by far the longest journey the license has made.
Saline Fire Department sponsors the Hunter's Ball at the Legion hall from 10 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Tickets available from firemen or at the door.
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