Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 14, 1954
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Putting the lawn sprinkler to good use during yesterday's heat are Joanne Hopper of 1211 Broadway (holding sprinkler), Sharon Marie Wright of 1441 Broadway and Sandra Hopper, Joanne's sister. Forecasters predict cooler conditions tomorrow.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 5, 1947
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WHO SAYS IT'S HOT? Well, nearly everybody said so Monday afternoon as the temperature reached 93 degrees, but five youngsters who wisely journeyed to Island Park found the Huron river an excellent heat antidote. Pictured (left to right) are Peggy Herrst, 3, Emma Herrst, 5, Michael Jones, 2, Connie Jones, 4, and Edna Jones, 13.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 5, 1947
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WADING IS FUN - AND COOLING: Mrs. Mildred Wigfall and her two and one-half-year-old daughter, Teressa, found the water at Island Park just the thing for keeping cool Monday afternoon as the thermometer soared to a record summer high.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 5, 1947
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MOTHER AND SON COOL OFF: Fifteen-month-old Michael Parsons had the right idea Monday afternoon. He beat the 93-degree heat by playing in the shallows of the Huron river at Island Park, and his mother, Mrs. Lena Parsons, went right in with him.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 5, 1947
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POOL IS POPULAR PLACE: The West Park wading pool proved quite a magnet during the hottest afternoon of the summer Monday, attracting swarms of Ann Arbor's small fry. They frolicked in the cool water while their elders sweltered in 93-degree heat.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 20, 1951
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Inflate one backyard wading pool, fill with several gallons of cool water, add several children. That's a recipe for cool comfort in the summer. Enjoying it here are (left to right) Laurie Kroll, 6, Diane Aseltine, 3, Nicky Haber, 6, "Lucky," and Gaylord Harrington, 8. All except Nicky, a visitor from Plymouth, live on Pauline Blvd.