Gym Becomes Desk Factory at High School
A Saturday mix up left 100 desks supposed to arrive assembled instead built on site in a gym full of packing boxes and tools. Superintendent Leo Jenson principal Elmer Houghton assistant principal Howard Hill and others including Dwight Reynolds Virginia Terzian and Jay Starkey helped assemble desks amid the frantic effort. The Reporter narrowly escaped being drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Jensen
Elmer Houghton
Howard Hill
Dwight Reynolds
Virginia Terzian
Jay Starkey
Virginia
First Choir Rehearsal at Methodist Church
Mrs. Robert Merchant reminds choristers of the first choir rehearsal. Grades 3 to 5 meet after school, grades 6 to 8 rehearse at 7 p.m., and adults gather at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Merchant
The
Methodist Church
Lifeguard rescue sparks playful family tale at shore
A seaside family anecdote centers on a boy who strayed far from shore and required a lifeguard’s rescue. His parents joke about paying for the save as the husband notes the lifeguard kept 70 cents in change from a dollar.
Michigan Methodist ministers converge at Albion College session
Reverend Robert Richards of Saline Methodist Church attends the Pastor's School at Albion College with all Michigan Methodist ministers. The session began on Labor Day and ends Friday noon. emergency pastoral service should be directed to Albion College and the new parsonage phone number is Hozel 9 9075.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Richards
Saline Methodist Church
Albion College
Michigan
Saline
Hozel
Red Cross Blood Program Expands in Washtenaw County
The Red Cross reports over 1000 county families received blood last year as coverage expands with two new clubs in Ypsilanti and Cassidy Lake School. Dexter Community now covered, bringing Washtenaw clubs to 22. Industrial groups dominate, but many communities cover all residents in Saline Milan Dexter Whitmore Lake Chelsea and Manchester.
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Washtenaw County
Red Cross
E. C. Laetz
Loyal Order of Moose
Ypsilanti
Cassidy Lake
Saline
Milan
Dexter
Whitmore Lake
Chelsea
Manchester
School Pictures Set For Tuesday September 9
Moms please note all students will have school pictures taken on Tuesday September 9. Send children to school dressed up for the occasion.
Legion Auxiliary unit hosts installation and dinner in Saline
The American Legion Auxiliary William B. Lutz Unit 322 held its annual banquet at the Legion Hall on August 26 1958 with about 75 members and guests served a spaghetti and meatball dinner. New president Mrs Orvil Finkbein was installed by Mrs Amy Sorter. officers include Rubena Hunt June Harvey Jean Goble Mae Uphaus Carol Girbach Jane Nord Elaine Carter Jane Bowen. Guests included district and department leaders and new Ida unit officers. Essay contest winners Mary Alice Strustman and Pat Johnson attended with supervisors, and Mae Up haus represented the district at the National Convention in Chicago.
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American Legion Auxilliary
William B. Lutz
No. 322
Saline
The
Legion Hall
Julia England
Orvil Finkbeiner
Amy Sorter
Ida
Betty Bliss
Betty Holtz
American Legion
Mae Uphaus
Chicago
University of Michigan Hosts U.S.'s Largest Medical School
The University of Michigan operates the largest medical school in the United States, renowned for its extensive programs and research output. The institution continues to attract students and faculty from across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University of Michigan
United States
Saline notes of leave, birthdays, moves, and mishap
Pvt Kenny Beck returns home on 15 days leave after basic training in the U S Marine Corps and plans Aviation School in Jacksonville Florida. A group picnic at Wamplers Lake features water sports and a warm meal. David Grossman, sixth birthday party with a train cake tradition. Sawall family visits to northern Michigan Wisconsin and New York City. Leonard and Eileen Wight move into new Saline home. Grossman and Bennett families host weekend trips. Fire Chief Harold Armbruster injures a cut arm after a fall from scaffolding while painting his home.
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Kenny Beck
U. S. Marine Corps
Pvt
Beck
San Diego
Calif
Marine Training Center
Kenny
Jacksonville
Fla
Straits
Cerenskys
Tom
Dave Wagner
Wamplers Lake
Jeanette Strait
Round Lake
Strait
David Grossman
David
Saline Valley Farms
E. A. Sawall
Michigan
Wisconsin
Harold Armbruster
Parson Faces Off With Gambler Over Watermelon
A local reader recalls a quarrel with a parson over a watermelons purchase. The note shifts to warning about road danger, citing 1954 tornadoes and auto accidents with 35 and 36 thousand fatalities respectively.
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Mother
Little Darling
Richards
Albion
Red Cross Blood Program
Chevrolet CO
Michigan Ave
Anderson
Saline and
Chamber of Commerce
John Quick
C. of C
General Telephone Co
Legion News
Harold Cartter
Second District
Gladys Taylor
Brooklyn
Alice Schneider
Tecumseh
Lou Dell
Thaieceier Ata
Gataaa
Ann Arbor
By Nancy Cerensky
Leonard Wights
Jack Bennett
N. Harris St
Allan Grossman
Grand Rapids
Pam
Carol
Green Acres
Highland Dr
Mason Builders Supplies
Ann Arbor Construction Co
Felch ST
Hills Bros
Campbell’s
Joy
McDonald’s
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