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Civil Defense Test on Main Street, July 1959

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Ann Arbor News, July 16, 1959
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HOW PEOPLE REACTED TO TEST: A good many pedestrians paid no attention whatsoever (top picture) to Civil Defense officials' pleas to take cover during yesterday's alert. On the other hand (bottom) some people at least moved inside buildings during the test.

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1959
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July
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City leaders place the first fallout shelter sign on the YM-YWCA building downtown, February 1963

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Ann Arbor News, February 11, 1963
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ERECT SHELTER SIGNS: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today began the placement of signs on Ann Arbor buildings that will be used as public fallout shelters. The first sign was placed at the YM-YWCA downtown. Looking on are (from the left) City Administrator Guy C. Larcom, jr., Joseph Derkowski, of the corps, Dr. H. R. Shipman, city Civil Defense director, and Mayor Cecil O. Creal. Twenty-three buildings will be used as shelters. Equipment is expected to be brought here beginning Wednesday. The supplies from federal sources will be put into the various shelters.

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1963
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February
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Men set up mass feeding area for civil defense demonstration at Veterans Memorial Park, June 1959

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Ann Arbor News, June 25, 1959
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MASS-FEEDING PREPARATION: County Civil Defense Director Gerald G. Miller (right) discusses plans with workmen for setting up the feeding area for the CD demonstration scheduled to be held this Saturday afternoon in Veterans Memorial Park. The demonstration will show how survivors of a disaster in this area can be fed in the open.

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1959
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June
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Testing for Radioactivity at 1608 Ferndale, May 1959

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Ann Arbor News, May 4, 1959
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TESTING FOR RADIOACTIVITIY: Mrs. Dale Perin (above) of 1608 Ferndale St., called the Civil Defense office this morning when she found a bottle on her mantle with a label reading: "Caution: Radioactive Material." Charles Knorpp of the Civil Defense control center group on radioactivity tests the bottle with a Geiger counter but finds no trace of radioactivity. Ann Arbor Police Officer Walk Hawkins assists him. Knorpp said the bottle probably contained radioactive iodine at one time. Mrs. Perin said she did not know how the bottle got into her house.

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1959
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May
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Barricades at Main and Washington streets during civil defense test, May 1958

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Ann Arbor News, May 21, 1958
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READY FOR ALERT: Two police officers put barricades in place at Washington and Main Sts. as sirens warn motorists and pedestrians in downtown Ann Arbor of a "bomber attack." The parked cars have been deserted by motorists who were instructed to go into nearby stores during the five minute test.

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1958
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May
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Waiting for the all clear after during "Operation Alert," a Civil Defense test, May 1958

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Ann Arbor News, May 22, 1958
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CITIZENS TAKE COVER: These people are waiting in Peck's Drug Store on Main St. for the end of the "take cover" signal which was denoted by the blowing of sirens during yesterday's Operation Alert, 1958, a Civil Defense test. All persons on the streets in a four-block downtown area during the five-minute alert were herded by police into nearby stores.

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1958
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May
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Unloading Girl Scout Cookies At St. Thomas School, March 1950

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Ann Arbor News, March 29, 1950
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COOKIE CARGO: St. Thomas School's share of the 18,000 boxes of cookies Ann Arbor Girl Scouts and Brownies are now selling are unloaded by Mrs. Wendell P. Drouyer, left, of 5097 Jackson Rd., St. Thomas School cookie chairman, and Mrs. Harry E. Foster of 1412 Iroquois Pl., general sale chairman. The cookie sale will run until April 7. A box of 24 cookies sells for 35 cents.

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1950
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March
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Girl Scout Cookie Billboard on Packard Road, February 1961

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Ann Arbor News, February 28, 1961
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SCOUTS' SIGN: Charlene Deasey, an Intermediate Girl Scout, Troop No. 140, watches William Woodstock of Ypsilanti put up the final strip on a Packard Rd. billboard sign announcing the annual Girl Scout cookie sale to be held through Saturday, March 11. Proceeds will be used to support a camping program for Huron Valley Girl Scouts.

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1961
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February
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Julienne Bachteal Orders Girl Scout Cookies, March 1964

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Ann Arbor News, March 3, 1964
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COOKIES FOR SALE: Virginia Burke (in white blouse) and Jeane Gay are taking an order for Girl Scout cookies from Mrs. Robert Bachteal, 2420 Yorkshire. Huron Valley Girl Scout Council members started their annual fund-raising program last week.

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1964
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March
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Girl Scouts Sell Cookies To Their Mother, February 1974

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Ann Arbor News, February 9, 1974
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Sandy and Shirley McNaughton know a good customer when they see one. Doing their part for this year's annual Girl Scout cookie sale that began Friday and continues through Feb. 17, they started at home, selling 20 boxes of the various flavored cookies to their mother, Mrs. Robert McNaughton, of 1725 Waltham Dr., who is this year's Huron Valley Girl Scout Council cookie chairman. Proceeds from the sales support local scouting programs. According to Mrs. McNaughton, the primary target of this year's proceeds will be paying off the mortgage on Camp Linden, a camp for local girl scouts.

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1974
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February
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Douglas Crary in Ann Arbor's Sesquicentennial Office, December 1974

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Ann Arbor News, December 29, 1974
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The man who put all the phases of planning together, Douglas Crary.

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1974
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December
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The Haarer Building on Liberty, home of Ann Arbor's Sesquicentennial Office, December 1974

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Ann Arbor News, December 29, 1974
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The office of Sesqui headquarters was housed in the Haarer Building on Liberty Street, December 1974

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1974
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December
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Summer Activities In The Stipe Family Backyard - 821 Sunrise Court, July 1966

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Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1966
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The backyard is the center of summer activities for the David Stipe family of Sunrise Court. Mr. and Mrs. Stipe prepare dinner on their outdoor grill, while their sons, Tim (from left) and Jim, and their friends enjoy the swimming pool. Mrs. Stipe does most of her cooking on the patio and her relaxing in the pool.

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1966
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July
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Attorneys and Relatives of Leo E. Kelly Jr. At Sentencing Hearing For Murder of Two University of Michigan Students, August 1982

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Ann Arbor News, August 13, 1982
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Virginia Kelly (left), the mother of Leo E. Kelly Jr., talks with Detroit attorney Eileen Scheff outside the courtroom before Kelly was sentenced to two life terms Friday for the 1981 double murders on the University of Michigan campus. Looking on is Richard Garland, a former U-M black liaison officer. Garland and Scheff were among Kelly supporters seeking a new trial, saying the guilty verdict by an all-white jury was "racist."

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1982
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August
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Adams Home on Orchard Hills Drive, November 1955

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Ann Arbor News, November 19, 1955
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Modern Design, Natural Surroundings: The trim redwood home designed for the Randolph G. Adams family by Architect Thomas S. Tanner and built by Contractor Eugene E. Kurtz fits well in its wooded surroundings. Note the glass area of the living room and the balcony porch. The lower level is part of a guest suite. The front is at street level. The address is 315 Orchard Hills Dr.

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1955
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November
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Ann Arbor Home Offers Spaciousness And Privacy

Kitchen In Adams Home on Orchard Hills Drive, November 1955

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Ann Arbor News, November 19, 1955
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One Corner: This corner of the kitchen emphasizes well-planned working conditions. The corner drawer (partly open) is literally a corner drawer. There is also the more common lazy susan. Note the two small cupboard-like doors. One is a chute for cans, the other for papers.

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1955
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November
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Built-Ins a Feature of Adams Home on Orchard Hills Drive, November 1955

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Ann Arbor News, November 19, 1955
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No Waste Area: This area, not strictly for living or working, does not lack in beauty. The builtin bookcase and clothes chute (concealed) also serve as a railing between the stairways and a coat closet. The door at the far end leads to the bathroom.

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1955
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November
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Living Room of Adams Home on Orchard Hills Drive, November 1955

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All Purpose Living: From this end of the living room, one looks toward a studio-bedroom entrance (left), the fireplace, open on two sides to serve both rooms, and the hallway (right) leading to the front door and stairway leading to the guest suite. That large red fir beam across the living room ceiling serves to impart a sense of division between the living room and hallway.

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1955
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November
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Recreation Room of Keller Home On Huron View Blvd., December 1955

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Ann Arbor News, December 10, 1955
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Converted Bedroom: This is actually two bedrooms separated by a folding partition (left). The family, however, uses the area as a recreation and television room.

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1955
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December
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Kitchen Corner of Keller Home On Huron View Blvd., December 1955

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Ann Arbor News, December 10, 1955
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Kitchen Corner: The kitchen is virtually a corner of the living-dining room. The doorway in the background window section leads to a stone terrace.

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1955
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December
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Living Area of Keller Home On Huron View Blvd., December 1955

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Ann Arbor News, December 10, 1955
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Open Planning: The living area reflects the trend called open planning. The living-dining room shown here leads directly to the kitchen. Only the moveable counter divides the two. Note the exposed, random-spaced ceiling joists and the absence of right angles. The standing, metal fireplace is a dominant feature of the living room. The door (left)leads outside.

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1955
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December
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Keller Home On Huron View Blvd., December 1955

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Ann Arbor News, December 10, 1955
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Today's Concepts: The home of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Keller at 433 Huron View Blvd. reflects the concept of open planning. The winding stairway leads to the living section. The garage is under the living room.

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1955
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December
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Armen Cleaners - Pickup / Delivery Service Vehicle, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, March 28, 1949
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Pick up and delivery service at no extra charge.

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1949
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March
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Armen Cleaners - 1327 S. University, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, March 28, 1949
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1327 S. University Will Open Before Easter

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1949
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March
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Armen Cleaners - Marking Machine, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, April 11, 1949
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1. The machine in the center of the bench (illustrated above) is a Marking Machine, by which special identification tags are prepared and fastened to your garments WITH SAFETY PINS. 2. Fancy buttons and other ornaments, if not already removed, are taken off at this time, for safe keeping. 3. This is, also, where all garments are checked for rips and tears. 4. The various spools of colored thread, shown in the picture, are used after cleaning garments to resew previously removed buttons and ornaments. 5. The conduit pipe seen immediately under the marking machine is to dispose of old marking tags, removed from garments to be cleaned.

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1949
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Armen Cleaners - Clothes Sorting Baskets, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, April 11, 1949
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1. The machine, seen in the above illustration, is for buffing pant cuffs and other lint catching surfaces. 2. The clothes baskets on wheels, that you see in the above picture, are used for the collection of garments before they start on their way to the cleaning machine. Clothes must be sorted in these baskets according to the day that they have been promised as finished work.

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1949
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March
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Armen Cleaners - Dry Cleaning Department, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, April 18, 1949
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DRY CLEANING DEPARTMENT 1. WORK BENCH AND SCALE...here, each batch of clothes is sorted and weighed to make a balanced load when it goes into the dry cleaning machine. 2. DRY CLEANING MACHINE...the most modern design and construction available on the market. Back of this machine (not visible in the picture) is a 130 gallon storage tank containing two large filtering units. Clothes are placed into the dry cleaning machine, which is set for the desired operating time, and given a thorough cleaning in Perchlorethycene (a chemical solvent produced by the Dow and Dupont Corporations). This filtered, pure, solvent is pumped, continuously, into garments during the complete cycle of the dry cleaning operation. At the end of the dry cleaning operation, the machine extracts the garments, and automatically comes to a stop. 3. This is the machine into which the extracted garments are put next...here they are dried in room temperature air. 4. This unit is a still...Cleaning solvent is distilled in this machine more than 3 times a week. Even though the solvent is always kept clean, by means of filter powder and filter units, it cannot be kept free of invisible impurities. Such impurities are removed by means of complete and thorough distillation.

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1949
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Armen Cleaners - Wool Spotting Department, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, April 18, 1949
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WOOL SPOTTING DEPARTMENT 1. In the above illustration...an experienced spotter is going over a pair of pants which have previously been dry cleaned. Every square inch of the garment is checked, under a powerful light, for spots. Every effort is made to remove spots, by using all of the chemicals that modern science provides. 2. The marble top spotting board in the background is used to re-treat certain spots with chemicals, oils, etc. After such a spotting treatment each garment is put through another full cycle of recleaning.

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1949
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Armen Cleaners - Silk Spotting Department, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, April 18, 1949
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SILK SPOTTING DEPARTMENT 1. In this illustration the operator, a highly trained expert, is working on a silk dress. He, also, has on hand all the chemical weapons that modern science can provide. 2. Tumbler...especially designed for spotters use. It is used to dry steam-moistened areas of various garments by means of gentle tumbling in an adjusted, temperature-controlled chamber. 3. This equipment with dual opening is also used to quickly and properly dry the spotted areas of the garments. Temperature-controlled air is forced up from underneath by means of fans. Note that the garments hang in the shape they would in their normal position.

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1949
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March
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Armen Cleaners - Flexform, April 1949

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Ann Arbor News, April 25, 1949
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1. This is a FLEXFORM...an up-to-the-minute, modern machine used for re-shaping dresses and formals to their original size and shape. Dials, on the face of the equipment illustrated, are set to the exact measurements taken of the garment before cleaning, then, the garment is put on the FLEXFORM and every part of the dress is brought back to its original size and shape by means of moisture controlled steam and hot air forced up through the garment from the base of the machine. 2. MEASURING CHART - Used to measure garments before cleaning process if they are to be shaped by FLEXFORM after cleaning. 3. DRESS FASHIONER - This machine - a very modern piece of equipment - is used only to finish certain special garments. It operates in the same manner as the FLEXFORM but, does not have the sizing effect. 4. TROUSER-FORMR - This machine plays a highly important part in the reshaping and forming of certain dry cleaned trousers. Without the use of this FORMR most pants would not look right nor fit the body properly.

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1949
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April
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Armen Cleaners - Silk Finishing Department, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, April 25, 1949
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A SECTION OF THE SILK FINISHING DEPT. 3. Extra long buck press, used in finishing smooth and flat surfaces on most dresses. 1-2. Steam vacuum board equipped with an electric steam iron. A foot pedal controls the amount of steam released by the board or creates a powerful vacuum in the board. The electric iron has various heat controls and releases steam from the ironing base. This iron is, also, controlled by means of a foot pedal. 4. The shiny and queer shaped objects in the above illustration are puff irons and made of stainless steel perforated with small holes. These irons are always hot and release steam by means of foot controlled pedal. The above illustration includes only a small part of the highly specialized equipment used by our expert operators in giving you the finest dry cleaning service possible.

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1949
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Armen Cleaners - Wool Finishing Department, March 1949

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A SECTION OF THE WOOL FINISHING DEPT. 1. In the above illustration, you see the most modern of presses in a number of various shapes, all operated by high pressure steam and electric vacuum. In this department, highly experienced pressers give that new looking appearance to your garments. 2. Garments hanging on the right, on the over-head conveyor, have been scientifically cleaned. All spots have been removed from the garments and they are ready to go through their final treatment.

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1949
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Armen Cleaners - Tailoring Department, March 1949

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Ann Arbor News, May 2, 1949
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THE ABOVE ILLUSTRATION SHOWS OUR TAILORING DEPARTMENT. In this department an experienced tailor on men's and especially ladies' clothing takes care of all alterations, repairs, making new pockets, sewing zippers, etc.

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Armen Cleaners - Finished Garment Racks, March 1949

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THIS ILLUSTRATION SHOWS THE FINISHED GARMENT RACKS. Here garments await your demand to be put into service. Thus ends our brief tour...you have now followed your garment through the complete dry cleaning and finishing process.

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Armen Cleaners - Final Inspection & Assembly Department, April 1949

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Ann Arbor News, May 2, 1949
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THIS IS THE FINAL INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY DEPARTMENT. Fully finished garments come to this department via an overhead conveyor. Each garment goes through a scrupulous inspection for correct finishing, missing buttons, small rips, etc. If for any reason the garment is found unsatisfactory it is sent to the proper department to be re-done. If the garment is found satisfactory in every respect, it is identified and placed on one of the circular assembly racks. All items belonging to the same order are automatically assembled on one section of these two racks.

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1949
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Jon & Janet Tarolli Cleaning The Outside Of The Campbell House, June 1974

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Ann Arbor News, May 25, 1974
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Old farm tools were on display this afternoon in this area at the Cobblestone Farm at 2731 Packard. Readying the area are Jon Tarolli and wife Janet (behind post). Exhibits and demonstrations there were part of a long schedule of events today and tonight as the city officially celebrated its sesquicentennial. Related story and picture on page 13.

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1974
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Governor G. Mennen Williams Visits Residents Hit by Tornado Near Brighton, July 1957

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Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
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Gov. Williams At Tornado Scene: Gov. G. Mennen Williams (center) talks with persons in the Saxony Subdivision last night following the tornado which destroyed two homes and damaged 11 others. The governor and Lt. Gov. Philip A Hart arrived at the scene shortly after they had heard a state police broadcast of the disaster.

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1957
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July
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Krozack Barn Destroyed By Tornado Near Brighton, July 1957

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Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
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Total Loss: The Leonard Kroczak barn on US-23 just south of the Saxony subdivision was leveled by the tornado. The Kroczak home close by was untouched by the storm.

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1957
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Tornado Near Brighton Causes Extensive Damage To Griffin Home on Rickett Road, July 1957

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Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
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Tornado Destruction: This is the rear of the Glenn Griffin residence following last night's storm. The barn was destroyed and rubble strewn throughout the are but no one in the Griffin family was hurt. There were no serious injuries in the area.

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Homes Destroyed By Tornado In Saxony Subdivision Near Brighton, July 1957

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Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
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Tornado Ruins: This is how the Harold Bidwell and Kenneth Beadle homes in Saxony subdivision, 1 1/2 miles south of Brighton looked following a tornado last night which injured four persons and caused thousands of dollars damage. Plywood blown from the two houses was dropped in a lake several miles away.

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1957
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July
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Tornado Hits Near Brighton Damaging Griffin Home on Rickett Road, July 1957

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Ann Arbor News, July 5, 1957
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Storm Damage: The roof of the Glenn Griffin home at 6450 Rickett Rd., just west of the Saxony Subdivision, south of Brighton, was ripped off and dumped at the front of the house by last night's tornado. The house was also hit by the 1952 tornado.

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1957
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July
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Ballots Are Re-Counted In Race For Ypsilanti Township Supervisor, April 1949

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Ann Arbor News, April 14, 1949
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Re-Counting Ypsilanti Township Ballots: With the two rival candidates for supervisor of Ypsilanti township, their lawyers, special checkers and auditors watching them, members of the Ypsilanti township board of election commissioners began the recount of ballots cast in the April 4 election yesterday afternoon in the town hall at 886 S. Grove Rd., Ypsilanti. The recount had been requested by Otis A. Tooze, shown standing at the right of the picture, defeated candidate for reelection. Standing at the extreme left is Henry F. Hicks whose apparent victory April 4 was won by a margin of 43 votes. Also standing, reading left to right, are Bernard W. Butler, Hicks' attorney; John Gardner, inspector; Earl Ford, township treasurer; Tooze, and, with his face only partially showing, Albert E. Blashfield, Tooze's attorney. Seated at the table, directly in front of Butler, is Roy Losey. Around the table to Losey's left are William Gallaher, Almond Bailes, Lillian Shepard, township clerk, Mrs. Dean Briggs, Roland Lutz, Don Sutherland, Joseph Mariott, Justin McCaslin and Edward Simmonds, auditors and inspectors. In the right foreground, behind the rail, are Mrs. Mary Spencer and Ray Milligan, inspectors. It is expected that the re-counting will be completed by tonight.

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1949
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April
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Members Of The Ann Arbor Black Theater Inc Rehearse A Play, December 2, 1971

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Ann Arbor News, December 2, 1971
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In an effort to promote black awareness for those in the area, the Ann Arbor Black Theater Inc. will present a play about Malcolm X, " El Hajj Malik" by N. R. Davidson Jr. Jan Taylor, Charles Loeb, and Lujuana Tucker (left to right) rehearse their parts in the production, which is scheduled for 8p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Slauson Junior High. Tickets will be available at the door.

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1971
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December
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Children Plant Flowers At The Community Development Center Dedication, May 1973

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Ann Arbor News, May 31, 1973
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Area elementary school children plant geraniums at the Community Development Center and multi-media building site Thursday as (left to right behind sign) Charles Thomas, president of the Black Economic Development League, Mayor James E. Stephenson and David R. Byrd, vice president of the Huron Valley Chapter of the AIA, observe.

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1973
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May
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Removing Pavement on Main Street, April 1939

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Ann Arbor News, April 25, 1939
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WELCOME SIGHT FOR ANN ARBOR MOTORISTS: Removal of the present Main St. pavement was started this morning in preparation for the repaving of the street between William and Catherine Sts. The Ann Arbor Construction Co. placed the power shovel in operation at William St. and the work will continue north toward Catherine.

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1939
Month
April
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Rev. John A. Woods Outside Bethel A.M.E. Church, December 1987

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Ann Arbor News, December 27, 1987
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Rev. Woods poses next to the church bulletin board Saturday, still unaware of plans for the appreciation day.

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1987
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December
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26
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Rev. John A. Woods - Pastor Of Bethel A.M.E. Church, December 1987

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Ann Arbor News, December 27, 1987
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Reverend John A. Woods has served as pastor of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church since coming to Ann Arbor in June 1964.

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1987
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December
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26
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Plum Street Renamed In Ceremony To Honor Rev. John A. Woods, February 1990

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Ann Arbor News, February 12, 1990
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HISTORY LESSON - Children from the Sunday school of Bethel A.M.E. Church watch history being made in Ann Arbor as Plum Street is renamed Sunday to honor the late Rev. John A. Woods. The Ann Arbor City Council voted last month to rename the street after a petition drive by members of the church. Woods is the first African-American in Ann Arbor to have a street named for him. Former Mayor Al Wheeler, City Councilwoman Ann Marie Coleman along with members and friends of the church spoke during the ceremony Sunday. The Rev. C. Wesley Gordon is now pastor of Bethel.

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1990
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February
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11
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