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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1961
Page
7
Douglas Spike, 15, of Manchester, earned an educational trip to New York City after his livestock demonstration at the State 4-H Fair in Lansing. Bod Tefft of Textile Road also won a prize for the best two year old Cheviot ewe.
The County Markets in partnership with Ken-L-Ration dog food will host a series of kids dog shows at five stores during the week of September 18. The Saline event on Monday September 18 at 6 pm invites youngsters with dogs to enter the amateur contest with prizes including caps ribs tees leashes booklets and a free can of Ken-L-Ration for every entrant.
The Washtenaw Area Library association met at the Ann Arbor library to discuss proposed constitutional laws and a blend of funding for public libraries with the education division. Delegates to Con Con heard library views with local and state support shares, while area candidates presented their positions.
Country Markets and Ken L ation sponsor a city dog show open to all dogs. Five classes will judge best trick, most spots, longest tail, shaggiest coat, and best groomed. Local civic officials serve as judges.
Lyell B. Mead, 53, son of Mrs. Eva Mead of Saline, died last Wednesday after a heart attack. He lived at 34521 Norris St in Wayne and was born February 20, 1908 in Washtenaw county. He was a World War I veteran.
The Saline Child Study Club invites members to a potluck supper on September 19 at Mrs. Robert Smith’s home on Russell Street. Hostesses include Mrs. Fred Korte, Mrs. Wilbur Nelson, Mrs. Harry Anderson, and Mrs. Carl Rhoades.
Longtime Mead Audit Service owner and operator, a private detective, died after years of service. Survivors include his mother, two sisters Alberta Elliott of Ypsilanti and Dolores Rivenburgh of Belleville, two brothers Dale and Zerald of Ypsilanti, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Moore Funeral Home in Ypsilanti.
A public notice urging readers to phone in news items to the reporter at HA 9 7380. The call-in line is highlighted as a source for local tips and community updates. The item emphasizes citizen participation and timely local coverage.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Klein of Ann Arbor were feted at a surprise Saturday reception hosted by their children at 117 Maple St Saline. About 57 relatives attended with guests from Flint Albion St. Joseph Brighton and Ann Arbor. The couple wed September 8 1921 at Zion Lutheran Church Ann Arbor with Rev Stellhorn officiating.
The Intermediate School Room Mothers association will hold its kick-off meeting on Tuesday September 19 at 8 p.m. in the Band Room. Superintendent Leo Jensen Principal Dwight Reynolds and School Board members and spouses are invited. Mrs Ralph Bowen and Mrs Ormond Bredernitz are in charge of the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
High School Principal Elmer Houghton announced enrollment in grades 9 to 12 reaches 402 and he expects more students, including former student Freddie Romero from Venezuela. Saline will automatically assume Class B athletic status if 400 or more enroll by the official October count.
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