Published In
Ann Arbor News, December 1, 1953
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Robert J. Schumacher (left) of 326 S. Fifth Ave. was the first 1954 license plate buyer at the secretary of state's branch office this morning. His plate - bearing the new slogan "Water Wonderland" - is sold to him by Mark M. Mayne, manager of the office. The 1954 plates feature maize numbers on a blue background.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, November 19, 1956
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FRONT PLATES NOW: Kent Gillingham of 1531 Avondale Ave. attaches a 1957 auto license tag to the front bumper of his car. The new tags went on sale at secretary of state offices in the county last week. It is the first time since 1944 that two license plates per vehicle are being issued. State law requires that plates be on the front and rear.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, February 7, 1957
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PLATE PLIGHT: Although there were only five persons in Ann Arbor's secretary of state branch office to buy car license plates this morning, there wasn't room for many more. Car owners are urged to buy their plates as soon as possible to avoid waiting outside in the weather because the office can hold only about 10 to 15 people.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, February 27, 1957
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COLD LICENSE BUYERS: This line of some 40 cold, and in many cases complaining, auto license plate buyers had formed by 9 a.m. today outside the Ann Arbor license sales office at 307 S. Fifth Ave. - a half hour after the office opened. With today and tomorrow left to buy 1957 plates before 1956 plates expire, the lines were expected to remain lengthy, with most persons in them spending substantial time outside. The small office can accommodate 10 to 15 persons inside at one time.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, February 3, 1959
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IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE: No one is quite sure what the mathematical probability is, but Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Johnson of 2855 Dexter Rd. happened to get precisely the same license plates for both of their cars as they had last year. Both sets of plates are identical - down to the last digit. Auto Club officials, where the plates were bought, say the issuance of the same plates was a matter of absolute - and almost unbelievable - chance.