Orange Ridson Plaque Presentation in 1954

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Presentation of Orange Risdon Memorial Plaque at Oakwood in 1954. Left to right: Miss Blanche Mead, great-granddaughter of Orange Risdon, Mayor Henry Leutheuser, Mrs and Dr. Clever Ball, speaker at the presentation, Howell Taylor, President, Washtenaw County Historical Society.; Quote from Ypsilanti Press of June 28, 1954: After visiting the Saline Mill Players Presentation "From the Mill", the tour moved to the site of the old home of Orange Risdon from the hill that now overlooks Oakwood Cemetery. He had deeded the land for this use and also given the land to the Methodist Church on which it stands. Here, facing the Old Turnpike, now US-12, and the land and city he surveyed, is a plaque. This was the first dedication by Washtenaw Historical Society honoring a pioneer.; Greeting the society and stating the purpose, was the President, Howell Taylor. "American, the Beautiful" was played by a brass quartet, led by Arthur Kattersohn, director. Playing with him were Robert Parsons, James Austin and Gene Austin.; Mr. Taylor then introduced Dr. Clever Bald, who told the story of Orange Risdon and his deeds. He then, in turn, introduced Miss Blanche Mead, great-granddaughter of Orange Risdon. Miss Mead then unveiled the plaque. She was assisted by two Boy Scouts, Larry Lange and Owen Armbruster of Troop #46, Saline. Mr. Taylor presented the plaque to the City of Saline and Mayor Henry Leutheuser accepted the gift. "America" was played by the brass quartet.

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People, 1950s

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