1957-11-27; Reporter

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NO 3-4066
THE REPORTER
VOLUME 11, NUMBER 10 — WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1957
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See Sputnik Scare
As Vindication Of
'Saline KS.' Plan
SALINE — Far from having
been caught napping by Sputnik, Saline schools two years
ago went into an accelerated
mathematic sand science pro-
.grarn, and have plans for the
future so up-to-date that the
public may not recognize the
names of some of the projected
courses. „  .
Saline's progressive science
curriculum, , similar -' in some
ways to that announced Sunday
by Detroit's Cass High School,
was begun in 1956, the result
of studies made by the Ford
Foundation in Detroit.
The only other school system,
large or small, offering the program in this area is Edsel Ford
High School, in Dearborn, where
the program' was launched in
1955 with the aid of Ford
Foundation personnel, and
where High School Principal El-'
mer Houghton and George Bonich, head of- the science department here, studied it that year.
The math program, .also in its
second year, has earned the interest and approval of University of Michigan authorities,
who have agreed to admit to the
University any student certified
by the. SaUne schools as being
qualified.
The math program combines
algebra and geometry in 9th and
10th grades in a course called
"Functional mathematics." Advanced aigebra is taught in the
llth grade; triginometry and
solid geometry in the 12th. And,
according to math department
head Mrs. Homer Kuebler, "if
we got a group through early,
we'd start them on calculus."
Saline is unusual in this area,
in offering four full years of
math. Most European High
schools, on the other hand, do
include calculus.
Plans for-future alterations in
the math department, Mrs.
Kuebler indicated, include a series of conferences with elementary school teachers to determine exactly how much
should be accomplished in each
grade; an effort to separate the
students into sections, on the
basis of ability, from the. 7th
grade up; and plans to begin
algebra with the more advanced
section in the 8th grade. ■
Plans for future science
courses, to be offered as soon as
facilities permit, include the advancement of the" entire program one grade earlier and the
possible addition of courses in
astronomy, physiography, and
"air and space." Scheduled for
next year, according to Bonich:
"We will attempt to cover modern physics, rather, than the old
Newtonian physics." Propected
areas of study: atomic theory,
relativity, light amplification,
and photos. (In the past two
weeks, secientists on both sides
of the Iron Curtain have announced work on a potential
"photonic drive" which would
theoretically allow a space ship
to travel at the speed of light.)
Said Bonich of the development:
"I think it probable that they
have already worked out the
mathematics of the problem and
are working on the second step,
application of the principle.")   •
The high school science program is also geared to students
divided on the basis of ability,
includes required courses in biology, chemistry, and physics,
and advanced, elective courses
in all three. The latter are open
to all capable students, qualify
them for college, and allow them
to enroll in the accelerated college 'freshman-science courses.
All textbooks used" are up-to-
date, Bonich said, and new ones
soon to be published will be revised still further.
"We hope to improve as much,
as fast, as possible,-" Bonich
said. "At this'time, we lack facilities, having only one room
with space arid storage problems. But the new high school
will provide three- rooms, with
possible expansion into a
fourth; there will be facilities
designed to help exceptional
students, an special work areas."
"Our Saline students don't
flunk out of college, science
classes,' 'he- added. "Forty per
cent go on* to college—a very
high number—and I've watched
them. They go on and do good
work."
All of the ^lementary grades
have some simple science studies, Bonich pointed out, including the kindergarten.
SKATERS WAIT
FOR WEATHER
IN SALINE
SALINE — Further preparation of the city's ice-skating
rinks will be dependent largely
upon the weather, according to
Gerald Coe, chairman of the city
Parks and Recreation Commission.
"Unless there is goocl weather, it will be-impossible to prepare the lower end of the school
diamond for skating," Coe said.
"We'll level it when it dies out."
"We also want to ridge around
the tennis court and flood that,"
Coe added. Such ridging can't
be either permanent concrete or
a seasonal blacktop, to be removed each spring. No final decision will be made pending consultation with City Council and
Board of Education, Coe added.
Second Audit Of Dun-Rose
JBboks Must Precede Plans
For Possible Construction
A group of Dun-Rose Homes
creditors, meeting in Detroit
yesterday afternoon, a pointed
a steering committee made up
of three of their number, to
arrange for another audit of the
debtor firm. An earlier audit,
given-by the company's owner,
Frank Vilardi at the insistance
of the creditors had* been termed
"by no means conclusive" by a
spokesman for the group. .
The creditors combine "hasn't
given up" the possibility of finishing the Golden Acres. Subdivision work here, according to
David Killins, one of the group,
but since there is some doubt
Mixed Feelings Greet
Senior Rec Proposal
SANTA'S MAILBOX was set up last Sat
urday at the center of town in Saline . . .
and immediately a young friend of Santa's
put the box in use. Erected as part of the
Saline Chambcr-of Commerce Christmas sea
son program. The mailbox will assure delivery tf__' all mail to Santa Claus. And just as
promp t will be Santa's reply* addressed
through the mail to all youngsters who write
him.
SALINE — A baptism ceremony was held Sunday at* St.
James E. & R. church, in Saline
township, for Cindy Lee Kohler,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kohler, of near Ypsilanti.
Sponsors were the mother's
brother and sister, Raymond and
Miss Alice Buss.
ANN ARBOR — Charles McCalla, well-known to farmers
throughout Washtenaw County,
celebrated his birthday last
Monday.
Mrs. Lillian Dieterle
Feted On Birthday
SALINE — An entire family
gathered Sunday to celebrate
the 70th birthday of Mrs. Lillian Dieterle, at her home with
her son Rudolph, on'Scio Church
Rd. Forty relatives attended the
family dinner, including three
brothers, four sisters, all of Mrs.
Dieterle's six children, and all
but two of her 15-grandchildren.
Mrs. Dieterle was remembered
with a card shower from friends,
many of whom called in the afternoon to pay respects.
Born Nov. 22, 1887, in Lodi
township, she is the widow of
the late Herman Dieterle. .She
moved to her son's home seven
years ago.
Present at the celebration
Sunday were six children and
their families: Mr. and Mrs.
Norwin Raus and.Iamily; Rudolph Dieterle, Edwin Dieterle
and family,. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dieterle and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Waldo Dieterle arid
•family, and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin
Haab and.family.
Also present were theree
brothers "and their wives, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Luckhardt,
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Luckhardt,
and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Luckhardt; and four'sisters and their
husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben
Staebler, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben
Herter, Mr. and Mrs%. Clarence
Trinkle, and Mr. and Mrs. David
Wahl. All live in or near" Lodi
township,
•One grandchild was kept
away by mumps; another, Edward Raus, is in service with the
U. S. Navy, stationed in California. Two other family birthdays, '■ those of Mrs. Walter
Luckhardt and Mrs. Norwin
Raus, Jr., fall on Nov. 22.
AUXILIARY MEETS
SALINE — Eighteen JCC Axillary members and guests met
last week at the home of Mrs.
Robert Katz, Maple Road, to
discuss holiday decorations and
to observe the 7th anniversary
of the Axiliary Nov. 21."-
STDLL HOPING FOR THANKSGIN^TNG PIE are the children
of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Dresselhouse, West Michigan Avenue,
Saline. Three delicious Dresselhouse pies, prepared hy Mrs. D.
herself, were recently stolen from the warming oven above by
thieves . . . who, incidentally, aLso made off with the Dressel-^
House truck. The truck was recovered last- wek in Kalamazoo . . .
but the pies apparently are gone forever.
But Shirley, 14, Reuben Jr., 6, and Kay, 9, are hoping that
their mother will have time to whip up some'replacements for
tomorrow's feast.        , '    ■    " "-
Saline—Is- a recreation program for senior citizens needed
or wanted here? Salinians this
week weren't sure. Generally,
they thought not this year—
maybe next year.
The question was posed by
the city Parks and Recreation
Commission after a meeting at
the hoine of chairman Gerald
Coe. Such a "senior" program,
if one were set up, would supplement the city's summer recreation for children, now in its
third year .and deemed "extremely successful by members
of the commission.
The purpose of a senior recreation program, according to
chairman Coe, would be "to promote social and recreational activities for older people." Members of the seven-man Recreation Commission, each of whom
represents a civic or service organization in the area, will discuss the idea with their own
groups before the January meeting of the Recreation Commission.
Local citizens and civic leaders "agreed that the idea -deserved some thought. Two local
pastors felt there was a need
for such a program, eventually
if not at once.-Said one: "These
folks are lonely; there should be
somepoint of fellowship, but the
same people are 5n ATT, the
committees. There are some
who are neglected."
Said another: "I have felt
there was a segment of popula
tion here which should be provided for . . . our community
is- different, in that our older
people are still youthful. Nevertheless, I woiffd be in -favor of
exploring the idea. As time
moves on, that segment bf our
population which needs recreational aid will increase tremendously; and we should be prepared."
Said Mrs. Alice Martin:
"Reading circles and panel discussions would be interesting.
There is a need for a study of
current issues." Mrs. Martin
was 17 years a teacher.
Said Jack Brookins: "You bet
your life there's a need for that!
There ought to be a swimming
pool here. There ought to be
baseball, badminton, volleyball,
jand tennis!"
1 Several felt the proposed recreation would be a fine idea—
for- somebody else. Said Mrs.
William Stierle dubiously, "Well
... I think it would be nice to
have, but I couldn't go."
Agreed Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Hack: "Most people have their
owji recreation. There's Grange,
Tri-County, recreation at Saline
township hall, and so many
Farm Bureau, groups that older
people go to. There doesn't seem
to be much need at this time."
Said Mrs. David Wahl: "WeU,
others might be interested. But
we are happy and active in family and church affairs; and I
definitely feel that the church
must come first. Our city is al
ready over-organized; most people up to 65-70 years old are
pretty well busy. More organizations might detract still further from the ones that are of
i first importance."
Said Jim Gross:' "Oh, boy,
that's a hard question! Most of
us are pretty well occupied with
churches, bowling, and so on. I
do think someone should put in
a public swimming pool . . . not
the city itself, but some nonprofit organization perhaps."__
And finally, said Reuben Visel: "The people over 50 are
getting too busy now, going to
all these committees and so on.
They haven't even got time to
cook any more!"
Requests-for further opinions
are still out; anyone with a
view on .the matter, either for or
against it, is asked to contact
Mrs. Bessie Collins, phone 57.
_Mrs. Gordon Esch was elected
treasurer of the Recreation
Commission at the meeting, and
a report was received from Tom
N. Johnson, director of the children's recreation program last
year, which gave a figure of
3000 as the total number of
youngsters enrolled in the eight-
week program.--
Members of the commission,
however, pointed out that the
number is misleading, since one
child would be counted each time
he participated in any phase of
the program. The total given as
participating in the swimming
program (1500) was also mis
leading, for the same reason, the
group agreed.
Nevertheless, the program
provided swimming, baseball for
12 teams, and arts and crafts
classes to *a growing number of
Saline area youngsters at a cost
of less than $2400
TAYLORS MARK
25TH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
SALINE — Mr. and Mrs. J.
Kenneth Taylor, Monroe Street,
recently enjoyed a week's visit
in New York City, in celebration
of their 25th wedding anniversary. Earner this month the
Taylors had been honored by
their daughters, Karen and
Anne, and Anne's husband, Pvt.
Howard Tommelein, also in observance of the silver wedding.
And the entire celebration
was topped off nicely when the
Taylors returned from New
York. Awaiting them at their
home was a brand-new color
television set,- which Kenneth
won recently in a Kroger Stores
competition. Taylor, manager of
a Kroger store in Ann Arbor,
posted the greatest gain-in sales
during the contest, and thereby
won the TV set. It was installed
at the Taj^ors' home while they
were in New York .... and
greeted them as a complete surprise On their return.
as to the adequancy of the first
audit, no final decision can be
made until the financial condition of the Dun-Rose venture
has been definitely determined
by another audit.
- The steering committee, appointed at the two-hour Detroit
meeting was authorized to assess each creditor 1 per cent
of his bill, in order to finance
the second audit.
Committee members -are Carl
Isaacson, of Killins Gravel Co.,
Ann Arbor, Leslie Rose, of the
Advance Mortgage Co., Detroit,
and Lee Draper, of the Draper-
Building Supply, Detroit.
Approximately 50 persons attended the meeting. Almost 100
creditors of the firm have been
contracted, Killins said.' Their
bills range from $1.50 to
$113,000.
A meeting of the steering
committee is slated for next
Monday.
About 20 of the unfinished
homes in the subdivision have
been sold, most of them to
young Saline area families, who
made down ^payments ranging
from $500 to' $1600.
NAME MARTY
TO C. OF C.
COMMITTEE
SALINE — Inspecial action
last Monday evening, the Saline*
Chamber" of Commerce unanimously elected Martin Hemenway to the position on the
organization's executive boardv
recently .vacated .by .Robert
Moon.
SALINE — A gala Christmas
season will open in Saline Friday
and Saturday with special sale
days, the lighting of Christmas
decorations, and the arrival of
Santa Claus. A request has been
sent to the Weather Man for-
a gentle falling of snow.
Friday and Saturday are "Dol--
lar Days" in all Chamber of.
Commerce member stores".
"There are some exceptionally
fine values planned- for the
sales," said Ken Rogers, C. of C.
president. "This is not just a
sale of minor items, not just an
inventory clearance. There are
some excellent buys available."
At 6 p.m. Friday, the Christmas lights will go on all over
the business district. There is
no master switch; the connections are made in a number of
stores, and lighting will be done
by the merchants themselves.
The arrival of Santa Claus
(who sometimes goes under the
pseudonym of Oscar Weber) will
highlight Saturday. Bearing .
candy supplied by Rotary on
this first visit, Santa's first
chore on each weekly visit will
be collection of mail from the
Santa mailbox set up last week
on Keveling's corner.
Santa will then visit each—
of the stores cooperating in the
program, visiting with children
and giving prize cards to the
Santa Prize drawing .on Dec.
21. Children will receive another prize card for each" chat
with Santa.
Other special events through
the Christmas season include
a Window Shopper's Day. Dec.
7, which features- free prizes to
shoppers; a free Christmas show
for children, two hours long, *at
the high school auditorium, Dec.
14; and the drawing for prizes
from Santa on Dec.'21.
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