Saline area news spans rocket mishap and local notices
An astronaut passenger in a Saline Rocketeers launch survived a parachute delay from about 125 feet, now in good condition. Police freed two year old John Shafer trapped in a chair and no injuries were reported. Chester Leonard was hired as crossing guard at Michigan Ave and Harris St. Recalled memories mark Oct 30 1913 with six inches of snow. A Golden Wedding for Frank and wife Harris noted. Also reports 1958 air raid misperception, extended telephone service vote results, Washtenaw Farm Bureau officers, and local church social plans.
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Saline Rocketeers Club
Jerry Lake
Mike Sharkey
Tom Flock
David Estes
Chester A. Leonard
Monroe St
Saline Area
Michigan Ave
Harris St
Robert Starling
City Clerk Bil Muir Aids 1967 Election Preparations
Bil Muir, city clerk for 15 years before February 1967 retirement, assists part time amid the 1967 November election rush. A major factor is a sharp rise in city voter registration, now about 2146.
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Bil Muir
County Treasurer Reports Voted Tax Increases in Washtenaw
Sylvester A. Leonard, Washtenaw County Treasurer, lists the total of voted increases in the tax rate above the 18 mills baseline as of September 6, 1968. The record names local units and colleges with specific mill increases and effective periods across Washtenaw County.
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Michigan
Sylvester A. Leonard
Washtenaw
State of Michigan
Washtenaw County
Incl. & Mills
Incl
Once Over Lightly by Bud Kirwan
A column questions rapid reading and urges careful digestion of text. It critiques speed reading, praises thoughtful study, and laments inefficient meetings while reflecting on baseball fever and upcoming elections. The piece advocates meaningful civic engagement and personal responsibility.
Birth Defects Center Tour Showcases March of Dimes Work
Residents from Ann Arbor Manchester Chelsea Milan Grass Lake Saline Dexter Whitmore Lake and Ypsilanti attended the Birth Defects Treatment Center tour at the University of Michigan Medical Center last Tuesday. The Washtenaw County chapter hosted the event to educate the public on how March of Dimes funds are used.
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Ann Arbor
Manchester
Chelsea
Milan
Grass Lake
Saline
Dexter
Whitmore Lake
Ypsilanti
University of Michigan Medical Center
Washtenaw County
March of Dimes
House Bill 10 Lets Self Employed Deduct 10 Percent
The measure permits self employed farmers, businessmen and professionals to deduct up to 10 percent of net business income on their tax returns. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co's Prototype investment plan has IRS approval and details are available by phone.
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Farm Bureau Life Ins. Co
IRS
City Council Notes October 21 1968
City council minutes record approvals of bills and previous meeting minutes. They adopt multiple resolutions for annexations and special assessments and approve police department and personnel actions. The meeting adjourned at 9 30 P.M.
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Johnson
Anderson
Marsh
Measley
Jaeger
Clark
Ford
Strait
Hertler
Grossman
Leviei
Cole
Craigmile
Jim Gross
Herbert Reed
Faith Lutheran Church
Harold Smith
E.O.C
Catholic Archdiocese of
Detroit
Carb
Clark St
Edwin Hering
W. Bennett
Jaéter
Planning Commission
Police Dept
Saline Election Propositions for Bonds in Washtenaw County
Notice to Saline electors for the November 5 1968 general election outlines four general obligation bond propositions funding a water softening plant sewage disposal upgrades river dam recreation facilities and related land rights. Only qualified electors with city property may vote with registration at designated polling sites Latine senior high school.
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Saline
Washtenaw
Michigan
Saline River
Cougnty
Barrow
Saliné
Opening and Closing of Polls Under 1954 Election Law
City clerk Julia Bopp announces polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on election day. All qualified electors present at closing time will be allowed to vote.
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Methodist Adult Fellowship
Allen Keeney
Surrey Dr
Joe Videki
York Terrace
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