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Newspaper
Saline Reporter
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1963
Page
3
Miss Saline of 1964 Karen Lehtonen stands out at the crowning ceremony as one of three women in floor-length formals. The column notes long gowns return, contrasts with ballerina-length and short formats, and defends an elegant, formal look despite dirt concerns. It invites readers to the Reporter office for eggs.
The piece argues that terms like black or white are inaccurate for describing people of color and notes skin tones vary. It questions racial labeling while warning that changing language won’t prevent violence by extremists.
Editor's Mailbag describes an eight year old girl and Merrilie Harvey losing prized gourds and a Barbie doll outfit at the Fair. The letter asks for the return of the blue ribbon and missing items, noting several other disappointed children and offering restitution.
A public poll of local youths at the fair reveals varied luck ranging from money woes and minor injuries to big catches and good times. Betsy Scherdt ran short of cash for rides while Rick Van Doren boasted a 15 inch bass catch and Betsy Braun enjoyed two free rides. Others report mishaps, such as a fall, a fall from stairs, and a lost wallet containing $4.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department logged 1,144 complaints in August 1963 with 150 arrests. Thirty-seven warrants closed, 505 civil papers served, and 137 traffic violations issued. There were 106 accidents including 53 property damage and 51 personal injuries with 80 people injured and two fatal crashes. Patrols covered 44 226 miles. The Dog Control Division took in 90 dogs and addressed 160 complaints. The Driver’s License Bureau issued 1 880 licenses including 54 duplicates and 392 originals, collecting $5 270.25. Inmates were served 6 327 meals. George A. Peterson, Sheriff.
Boy Scout troop 46 schedules a fall Court of Honor at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Intermedi ate School for all boys with summer awards. Scoutmaster Harold West will show movies of summer activities and Philmonite Scout Ranch in New Mexico, with Dan Fur bush presenting Philmonte slides. The Wests and their son Ronnie spent 18 days in August at the ranch owned by the Boy Scouts.
Saturday's pony pulling contest at the fair crowned winners in both classes. In lightweight, Larry Kanitz, Ethan Swift, and the Fenkel brothers placed top, while Elbie Swift, Ray Sofe, and the Recelly brothers earned heavyweight top spots. Also inviting scouts to attend Court of Honor and noting a charter review committee meeting at 8 p.m. Monday at 3340 Textile Rd.
Directory page lists STILLS LAUNDROMAT BECKS NURSERY TEDSSERVICE GROSS FARM ESTES REXALL PHARMACY A M CHEVROLET HARRYS STANDARD SERVICE COMMUNITY FORD SAF Saline banks and Chamber of Commerce also named with phone numbers and addresses for area shoppers.
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