Saline awaits obstetrician as housing hunt begins
Detroit area obstetrician and gynecologist begins house hunting in Saline and plans to open a local practice once a home is found. He toured Saline Hospital's maternity wing and discussed schools, while doctors say the area can support OB care, easing part of a regional doctor shortage.
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Detroit
Reporter
John Strawbridge
Don Leidheiser
D.O
Paul Gerigk
Rudenz Douthat
Dennis Burke
Gerigk
Leidheiser
Harold Miller
Gordon Prout
Strawbridge
University Hospital
Miss Saline Event Has 20 Entries
A last minute surge boosted Miss Saline to 20 contestants for the pageant to be crowned at 8 p m Thursday by predecessor Susan Guenther. The winner may enter next summer's Miss Michigan State Fair or the state Junior Miss event. The queen and runners up receive bonds funded by local banks with a post ceremony dinner funded by city auto dealers.
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Susan Guenther
Citizens Bank
Saline Savings Bank
Leutheuser
Sharon Sackett
Wendy Livingstone
Marcia Gokee
Gail Blystone
Jan Cochrane
Gini Esch
Anita Larson
Linda Struble
Jean Bondie
Diane Hardin
Becky Ealy
Mary Danneffel
Karol Engel
Carlene Hertler
Janet Haab
Deborah Carr
Jan Austin
Lani Dye
Sue Drake
Jane Bredernitz
James E. Lester
University Hospital
Richard P. Akin
Village Hair Fashions
Michigan Hair Fashion Committee
Thomas C. Moceri
CPA
Ann Arbor
Graf’s Gulf
Estes Pharmacy
Gamble’s
Beauchamp Associates
Wight’s
Walker
Hartman Insurance
Ford Marathon Service
Helen’s
Billie’s Dress Shop
Rotary Dinner Hosts Fair Board and Judges
The Rotary Club will host a Thursday noon dinner meeting at Leutheuser's Restaurant with Fair Board members and judges as guests.
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Rotary
Fair Board
Rotary Club
Leutheuser
Death Car Kills Father, Two Boys Missing in Illinois
Charles G. Stuart, 48, father of eight, died in Northfield Illinois after being struck by a car driven by Nolan A. Vail, a Chicago executive. Vail, wounded, is in fair condition and charged with first degree murder. The two Stuart boys, Charles Jr. and Paul, remained unaccounted as police sought their whereabouts amid family moves and multiple relatives in Illinois and Michigan.
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Ilinois
Charles G. Stuart
Northfield
Nolan A. Vail
Chicago
Vail
Stuart
Zantop Air Transport Co
Detroit
Metropolitan
Clark St
Paul A. Stuart
Saline
Illinois
Maryville Academy
Des Plaines
Margaret
John
Donald
Clifford
Barbara
Jane
Mt. Prospect
Esch Names Martin to Head Campaign
Republican candidate Marvin Esch selects G Merritt Martin of Saline to lead his campaign in the 2nd Congressional District. Martin begins duties after a strategy meeting and plans to move quickly, while also chairing the campaign steering committee and volunteer efforts. He will attend Saline Fair events and brings Jaycees leadership experience.
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Marvin Esch
G. Merritt Martin
Saline
Esch
Saline Fair
Martin
Detroit
Michigan Jaycees
Jaycees
Methodist church food booth at fair serves from 6 a.m
Members of the Methodist Church will run the food concession at the fair starting at 6 am. The menu includes roast beef barbecues soups French fries baked beans coleslaw hamburgers hot dogs and desserts.
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Methodist Church
The
Saline trio dominates Michigan State Fair sheep events
Larry Roehm, 25, of Saline won the Sweepstakes sheep shearing title at the Michigan State Fair. Saline competitors swept the senior event with Ormond Roehm first, Dave Roehm second, Al Faulhaber third, and Dale Wiedmayer fourth. Richard Roehm won the strokes contest.
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Robert Girbach
Poland
China
Michigan
Riibon
Robert
Ray Girbach
Saline Fair
Girbach
Gary
Angus
Michigan State University
Ernest Girbach
Nancy Diable
Herbert Diable
Larry Roehm
Saline
Roehms
Ormond Roehm
Dave Roehm
al Faulhaber
Dale Wiedmayer
Richard Roehm
Congressman Wes Vivian Plans Saline Fair Visit
Congressman Wes Vivian and his family will attend the Saline Fair next weekend. The Re elect Wes Vivian Coffee Truck will be at the fair on Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon inviting everyone to stop by for a cup of coffee.
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Wes Vivian
Altar Society Plans Sweet Shop at St Andrew's Fair
The Altar Society of St Andrew's Catholic Church will run a Sweet Shop booth at the fair selling homemade candy and baked goods. The next meeting is at 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
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Altar Society
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Boys Suffer Severe Burns In Flash Fire
Two young brothers Charles Vanderveen and Steven Vanderveen, ages 10 and 8, suffered severe burns after pouring paint thinner into a bonfire in their yard. Their father Donald Vanderveen rushed to help, receiving burns to his legs and hands. The youngest boy is on the critical list at St Joseph Mercy Hospital and faces at least three months of treatment. the older boy will likely remain hospitalized a month or more for burn care.
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Charles Vander- Veen
Tower Dr
Steven
Donald Vander- Veen
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Charles
Wrong Number! Police Dept. Suffers Rift in Communications
Saline residents faced a broken call system on Tuesday as the Police Department remained unanswered at the old City Hall. Calls were redirected to the county sheriff's office and busy signals plagued direct dialing. Local business leaders blamed overloaded lines. officials expect extra staff to fix the issue by week’s end. An even rarer moment occurred when a resident overheard a Senate call between Senator Robert Griffin and a northern chair, revealing the confusion of the day.
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City Hall
Bank
Washtenaw County
Saline
Normandy
Donald Rapp
Quality Pattern Works
Macon Rd
Poe
Kenneth Conway
General Telephone Co
Salinian
U.S
Robert Griffin
Saline Community Fair Opens With Record Attendance
The Saline Community Fair drew large crowds for Children’s Day with weather favoring events across all exhibits. Highlights included Lamb Club judging and a horse pulling contest, with a packed schedule of livestock, tractor pulls, pony show, Miss Saline crowning, and a Friday threshing demo and livestock auction.
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Saline
Saline teachers approve contract in late night session
Negotiators for Saline teachers and the Board of Education sealed an agreement after a 1 30 a m session. SEA ratified 59 to 1 and the board planned a ratification meeting. Salaries for summer work and other topics were clarified. contracts pending SEA approval.
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Board of Education
SEA
Gerald Coe
Meeting Planned on School Utilities at Saline High Site
City Council seeks joint discussion with the Board of Education and Saline Area Schools Advisory Council on sewer and water needs for a potential new high school building. The meeting is set for 8 p.m. Friday September 23 at the High School. The Advisory Council meeting for Wednesday night is cancelled. Public invites attendance at all advisory meetings.
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Planning Commission
Board of Education and
Saline Area Schools Advisory Council
Advisory Council
Registration In Four Schools Passes 2300
Registration across four schools tops 2300 with Saline Area District reporting over 2300 students enrolled as districts brace for a 8 30 a m start. High school totals near 600 for grades nine through twelve while seventh and eighth graders number 318. Jensen Elementary lists 616 pupils including 85 in kindergarten. Houghton Elementary not ready with desks finished but prep incomplete. Lunch at home may be encouraged since cafeteria space is scarce for ten days. Milk will be served in all schools.
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Saline Area
Jensen Elementary
Houghton Elementary
Houghton
Marian Barclay
Mothers to Meet at High School This Fall
The first fall meeting of the High School Mothers group was held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the school’s all purpose room. Principal Paul Thibault will introduce the faculty. Individual classroom mothers will convene and refreshments will be served.
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Paul Thibault
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