Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 29, 1940
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Chosen for their outstanding contributions to their home communities, these six Washtenaw county residents were the recipients of citizenship citations at the county American Legion banquet last night in the Michigan Union. A common interest in youth was evident in their citations. Left to right are: Prof. Charles M. Elliott of Ypsilanti, Mrs. Ernest Dancer of Chelsea, Miss Nellie Ackerson of Manchester, Dr. J. B. Wallace of Saline, Miss Anna E. Delaforce of Milan, and Robert A. Campbell of Ann Arbor.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 30, 1967
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Adopted Children Naturalized - Judge James R. Breakey Jr. congratulates Cecilia Oi-Chan Hooper and Jeanne D'Arc Hooper (with flags), both 9, after they became naturalized citizens yesterday, as the other five Hooper children look on. From left to right the children are Gwen, 8; Cecilia, 9; Judy, 5; Paul, 11; Neal, 3; Jeanne, 9, and Vincent, 6. The two new Hooper citizens were born in Hong Kong and brought to this country at the age of two. They were formally adopted in 1962.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 23, 1963
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Youngest New Citizens: Circuit Judge James R. Breakey, jr., had a special welcome in his chambers for Kim Stephen Mather, 7, and Peter John Velders, almost 4, the youngest persons he admitted to citizenship in naturalization ceremonies yesterday. The boys, both from Korea, are the adopted sons of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mather of 1224 Franklin Blvd and Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Velders of 2911 Chesterfield Dr.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 29, 1962
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Welcomes New Citizens: Circuit Judge William J. Weipert, jr. (far right), congratulates Dr. and Mrs. Walter G. Brovins (left), formerly of the Ukraine, and Hendrika Overkleeft (standing center), from The Netherlands, as County Clerk Luella M. Smith (seated) completes Hendrika's naturalization certificate. Dr. Brovins is a state physician at Ypsilanti State Hospital. Hendrika, 16, a student at Ypsilanti High School, was the youngest person naturalized yesterday.