February 23 1967

Following the primary election last Monday, there are now six candidates for three vacant council seats for the April 3 election. They are Dale Cosgrove, Jack Donaldson, Robert Goodrich, Harry Westendorf, Irene Borton and Edward Wolf. Candidates for mayor are Harlow Eastman and Art Weber.

Dale Berglund received the Pro Deo et Patria Emblem at the Lutheran Church on Feb 19. He is a Life scout and Member of  Boy Scout Troop 2.

Rowland Dow was installed as  President of  the Hudson Barbershoppers on Feb 15. Other officers are: Dick Scharp, Elton VandeZande, and John Fox. Their annual Barbershop show is scheduled for April 9 at the Miller Gym.

Several high school students picketed city office Monday evening carrying placards and chanting: “Cash for Cops”, “Higher Wages - More Pay: Prevent Crime" and so on. The demonstration touched off when two Hudson policeman resigned to accept similar positions elsewhere for more money. City Council will meet in special session tonight to discuss the economic situation of the Police Department.

Hudson chalked up two more wins in close games with Morenci & Vandercook Lake Friday and Tuesday evenings. They beat Morenci 64-58 and Vandercook Lake 62-60.

James Laser celebrated his 90th birthday on Feb. 19 at home of his son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Lester Laser in Prattville with an Open House for over 150 people. There was a nice story about his life in the Post-Gazette.

Mr. and Mrs. Claud Crater will celebrate 50th anniversary with an Open House on March 5. Claud Crater and Linda Loomis were married in the Court House at Adrian on March 1, 1917. They are parents of 3 children; one son, Ray, was killed in WW II. They have 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Lucie Ann Fletcher and Arnold J. Stucky are engaged to be married. Both are teachers in Battle Creek.

The Friday Club met at the home of Mrs. E J Engle with 25 members and 9 guests. A program about Will Carleton was presented by Mrs. C.A. Darwin and Mrs. C. L. Brown.

The D & C store is offering Bath towels for 57¢ and Women’s half slips for 99¢.

Bob’s Super Market is offering chuck roast for 49¢/lb; cottage cheese 29¢/lb. and bacon for 59¢/lb.

The A&P store is offering smoked picnic ham for 39¢/lb. roasting chicken 49¢/lb and potatoes 20 lb bag 89¢.

O’Reilly Food Center is offering instant Maxwell House coffee for $1.35 for a 12 oz. can; ham loaf 79¢/lb; Kleenmaid bread 5 loaves for 89¢ and 14 oz. tomato juice for 79¢ (How about those prices? Sure not like today, eh?)

February 16 1967

At the morning worship hour last Sunday at the First Congregational church in Pittsford, Star Scout Nevarro Black received his God and Country Award.

The former Gulf station will be voting place for the primary election on Feb 20. Seven candidates are running for three council seats.

Over 75 people attended the “Town Hall” type meeting held last Tuesday night at Miller School. Many citizens are upset over the forthcoming closing of the City Dump and over prospects of a garbage collection fee. A  Health Department representative and Mayor Onweller explained new laws now governing the dump and refuse collection. The cost of opening the dump will rise from $2,000 - $2500 to between $7,500 and $8,000 annually. Then in addition there is a need to provide for an equipment investment of $25 - 30,000. The council felt it best to contract for refuse and garbage pickup.

Local births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Crain of Hillsdale; and a daughter to Mrs. and the late Duane Webster.

There was a photo of George Minton, who won handicap single with scores of 153, 197 and 183 (total 533). Handicap doubles winners were Ted Minton and Lynn Burnett. The winner of the 19th Annual Men’s City Tournament held the past 4 weeks were Ken Kishpaugh, Stub Pibbles, Roger Beindorf, and Bob Jagelka and Bill Moore.

Seamann Recruit James Carlton Decker of Waldron graduated from nine weeks naval basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

 Army Pvt. Daniel L. Geroux completed a light vehicle drivers course at Ft Dix, N J.

Army Pvt. First class Gary L Howard has arrived in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division.

Mr. and Mrs. William Garr leave Sunday for Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Garr, employed with Spartan Corp of Jackson, has been transferred out there.

A daughter, Teresa Mary Gerilyn was born to Jerry and Judith (Eastman) Layman in Jackson on Feb. 13.

Hudson Woman’s Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Fred Stiverson Jr. The co-hostess was Mrs. Leo Miller. The guest speaker was Mr. R J Thompson of Farmington  and Mrs. Michael Moats of Hillsdale who gave a talk and presentation on the stone crafts method of learning.

Guest speaker at South Hudson Woman’s Club was Miss Margaret Hartley, librarian at the public library, who gave a book review on "The Trouble Bush" by Earl S Mier - an autobiography of the struggle of a person with cerebral palsy.

The Tigers defeated Jackson St Mary’s 73-50. Peacock was the big gun for Hudson with 24 points. Dale Harris and John Donaldson each had 10 pts.

There was a photo of the 8th grade basketball team from Sacred Heart School, coached by John Marry and also a photo of the 6th and 7th grade teams.

The Sacred Heart Cheerleaders pictured were Jenell Camp, Melody Sword, Linda Lum, Mary Gregg, Ann Meredith, and Marcia Kingsley.

The Catholic Study Club met in the social room of the Hudson State Savings Bank drive in building and planned for the White Elephant and Bake Sale for March 30. A Bible study was led by Mrs. Harry Stultz and Rev. Fr. Loewen.

February 9 1967

City Council decided to purchase a new police car, hiked the City Assessor's pay from $1,000 to $2,500; held a public hearing on the Wilcox Street sanitary sewer installation, and approved the appointment of new members of the board of Review and of three others to Planning Commission.

A fire caused $6,000 damage to the Kenneth Holloway home on Tomer Rd, just east of Hughes Hwy. on Tuesday afternoon.

The speaker at the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce last Thursday evening was Harold Elgan, banker from Gaylord, who told of the rapid growth at Gaylord.

Cheryl Ann Dunbar and Harold Robert Shewman were married on Feb. 4 at Christ Episcopal Church in Adrian by Rev. Jack Warner.

Janice Ann Borck and Donald Bilman were married Feb. 9 at Sacred Heart Church by Rev. Fr. Gerald Loewen.

Mr. and Mrs. John Kingsley Sr. were honored at a surprise party on Sunday in honor of their 48th anniversary.

An Evening of Fashion was enjoyed by the Mothers of Girl Scout Troop 236 at home of Karen Liesman. The girls modeled clothing they had made, showing a variety of styles and colors.

Miss Joyce Hill, a senior at Siena Heights College, was one of eight listed by President of the college in "Who’s Who among Students in American Universities" and colleges for 1967.

A son, Danny Eugene born to Robert and Shirley (Sturges) Post on Feb. 6 at Detroit.

Miss Leota Baxter and Mr. Harold H. Draper of Reading were married Feb. 4 at Locust Corners Baptist Church by Rev. Howard Hein.

The Post Gazette changed from hot type to cold type composition about month ago. The paper was formerly set on linotype, and now is composed on a pair of Justowriters. There was a photo of Ron Lawrence who works part time at newspaper and a trained operator. (Editor's note: In those days we thought that was really something. We could never have dreamed of how it is today . . .)

Beth Betz was named “Homemaker of Tomorrow” in the Hudson Area High School 1967 Better Crocker Homemaker for Tomorrow. She is now in contention for state and national scholarships.

Hudson Tigers lost to Adrian Catholic Central 52-42.

Local births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shiffler; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Murray McClain of Manitou Beach; a son, Patrick Raymond, born at Bixby Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McGrath. The father is now stationed in Bangkok, Thailand and called to talk with his wife following birth of the baby.

Photo of Linda, Judith, Richard and Paul Stoyk, children of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stoyk on Day Rd playing in the snow forts they made due to recent snow storm. also another photo of several children on Division street also constructing snow forts. They are Joan, Sally and Kathy Wright, children of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wright along with Ron, Peggy, Kathy and Susy Borck and Barb Decker.

Boy Scout week was celebrated Feb7-13.

Get your flowers for Valentine Day from Dobbins Flower and Gift shop or The Posey Shop. You also can get sweaters, lingerie and dresses from the Town and Country Shop.

February 2 1967

The city will hold a “Town Hall” type meeting at Miller school on Feb. 14 to explain and answer questions on proposed garbage collection program.

A record smashing snow storm paralyzed the area last Thursday night virtually halting everything over weekend. Then a severe ice storm early Tuesday caused schools to again cancel classes.

This issue of the Post-Gazette presents the seven candidates who are running for the  three  council seats Mrs. George (Irene) Borton filed as first woman to run for Council, followed by Dale Cosgrove, Donald Duryea, Harry Westendorf, Robert Goodrich, Edward Wolf and Jack Donaldson. Filing for mayor are former councilman Harlow Eastman and Arthur Weber. The primary election will be Feb 20.

A son; Garry Lynn was born to Larry and Linda (Duncan) Richardson at Herrick Hospital in Tecumseh.

James B. Russell has been named Sales Manager for Irrigation Products by McDowell Mfg Co. He was former director of sales of Rain Control, Inc.

Former Hudsonite Clifford F Barrett of New Canaan. Conn., was named vice president in charge of cake sales at Continental Baking Co.

A3/C Elmer D Sheldon, formerly of  Clayton, recently completed an automatic repairman course in Chanute Air force Base at Chanute., Ill. and is now stationed at the Semback Air Force base in Germany

Carla Mackey and Sp4 Franklin A Woodard of Fort Knox Ky are engaged and plan a June 10 wedding.

The Tigers won a pair of cage plays by beating Pittsford 79-47 In non-league play and Addison 62-47 in conference play.

Roger Coman, who left for service on Jan 18, is now stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Mrs. A A Barrett was hostess for the South Hudson Woman's Club and entertained their husbands for Gentlemen’s Night. An enjoyable evening was spent playing cards after a potluck supper served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. James Hartley, Mrs. George Lieske and Mrs. Robert Marry.

Mrs. Blanche Wenig and Mrs. Nina Jones went to Houghton Lake and Frankenmuth until  Saturday afternoon and with 22 others were stranded motorists during the snow storm.

Mrs. Glenn Garland was elected President at the Meeting of Past Noble Grand; Other officers are; Mrs. Arthur Martin, Mrs. Alma Cruse, Mrs. Wilbur Mc Combs, Mrs. Hazel Jeffrey.

Bob’s Super Market is offering whole fryer chickens for 27¢ lb. coffee, l lb. Spartan69¢.  The A & P store offering 50 lb. potatoes for $1.98; sausage lb-45¢ Get carpeting, dinette sets, sofa and chair and bedroom furniture at Meyer’s Furniture store.