Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 22, 1940
Caption:
NEW OATH OF ALLEGIANCE PLAQUE FOR COURTHOUSE: A new plaque bearing the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, replacing the old one which merely pledged "allegiance to my country," was presented to the county by the Sarah Caswell Angell chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution last night at "commencement" ceremonies for newly naturalized citizens at the courthouse last night. The plaque was presented by Mrs. C. A. Thomas (left), regent of the D.A.R. chapter, to Mrs. Luella M. Smith (right), county clerk, who acted for Circuit Judge W. Sample, Judge Sample was unable to attend the ceremonies.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 3, 1948
Caption:
The county clerk's office is a busy - and slightly untidy - place these days as office personnel prepare the 76,000 ballots needed for the primary election Sept. 14. Here the office staff looks over some of its handiwork in the form of wrapped and sealed ballot packages ready for distribution to the county's 48 election districts. Behind the counter at left are (left to right), Gladys Brown, Betty Ann Johnson, Barbara Dowse, and Irene Seitz. At right in front is County Clerk Luella M. Smith. Behind her is Ruth Walch.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 1, 1956
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DIGNITARIES INTRODUCED: Circuit Judge James R. Breakey, jr., introduces the many dignitaries who attended the dedication ceremonies yesterday on the parking area behind the new $3,250,000 County Building. Mrs. Luella Smith, county clerk and chairman of the dedication committee, stands (at left center) as she is introduced.