March 30 1967

The Hudson Chapter of the SPEBSQSA Barbershoppers will present their annual PARADE OF HARMONY April 9 at Miller school gym. The “Citations” from Louisville, Ky, will be featured. They were here last year and made a tremendous job of entertaining. This is the 18th year for the Parade of Harmony

Jaycees Past Presidents were honored at an  annual dinner held March 22 at American Legion. There was a picture of the 12 men on the front page. The membership was extended to 10 new members.

An organizational meeting was held at Hudson State Savings Drive-In community room to organize a new service club to be known as the Hudson Lion’s Club. In spite of bad weather 15 men were present and Robert Goodrich was appointed temporary chairman. The next meeting to be April 5.

Pfc David S Wright has arrived at Pleiku Vietnam, the base camp of the 4th Infantry division on March 6. He is a radio relay and carrier operator.

Deborah L Abbott has been assigned to the position of reservation agent for Trans-World airlines,  stationed in New York City. She recently graduated from WeaverAirline Personnel School in Kansas City, MO.

Margaret Hartley, librarian at the Hudson Public Library presented an interesting book review at the Hudson Woman’s Club meeting held at the home of Mrs. Donald Smith.

Candy Hathaway, a  member of the Hudson Area High School band, has .been accepted as French Horn player into All Student Band, USA.  She will report to the band on June 21, and tour Europe with them for a month.

It was announced that the Hudson public library is now going to microfilm all copies of the Hudson Post Gazette as a  source of interest to all concerned, especially the State Library, who are interested in obtaining copies for their files.

Mary Louise Swander and Robert Allen Elliott were married March 25 at the Adrian College Chapel by Dr Howard Emerick Adrian College , chaplain, and Rev. John McNaughton.

Local births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mills of Manitou Beach; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Robinson of Pittsford; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Burlew- of Reading; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Rick Kimling; and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Holbrook.

Beverly Kay Perrin and Douglas Ronald Long were married Palm Sunday at the  First Congregational church in Pittsford by Rev. Thomas Toy.

Deane Kay Musson and D. Scott Jackson are engaged and plan a late summer wedding.

Susan M Bender of Clayton and Perry S. Stutz were married March 25 at the Methodist church in Clayton, by Rev. John McNaughton and Dr. Ed Emmerick.

There will be a city election on Monday April 3 for election of three to council and a new mayor. Candidates for council are: Irene Borton, Dale Cosgrove, Jack Donaldson, Robert Goodrich, Harry Westendorf, and Edward Wolf. Mayor candidates are Harlow Eastman and Art Weber.

About 100 members and guests attended Friendship Night Mar 28 of Lenawee Chapter # 174 OES at  the Masonic Temple. They were welcomed by Fred and Dortha Deter, Worthy Patron and Matron. 24 members of the local Hudson Barbershop Chorus provided a program of music.

Garbage pickup for the city of Hudson will begin April 6, 1967 and every Thursday thereafter. City Council recently installed this service.

March 23 1967

Fire destroyed a large barn on the Robert Park farm three miles southeast of Hudson last Tuesday evening. The 40 x 60 barn, a tractor, a quantity of hay and straw, 200 bushels of soy beans, one calf and a milk house and equipment were destroyed. Clayton fireman assisted Hudson fireman to control the fire.

James Leavell, high school principal, has announced his decision to leave at end of the school year. He succeeded James Champion last fall.

Fun Night, sponsored by Lincoln Mothers Club, was held last Thursday night, was a great success with a large crowd attending. It has made it possible for the club to donate approximately $300 to the school for educational purposes. The Door Prize, a stuffed Tiger was won by Tim Edinger. An Easter Cross cake, baked and decorated by Mrs. Clare Quick, was won by Mrs. Julia Houser.

Seaman Recruit Gordon D Baker USN graduated from 9 weeks navy basic training at Great lakes Naval Training Center.

There was an article about “Candidates for City Council and Mayor” . The first lady candidate’s remarks made quite an impression on writer of article, Catherine Stucky.

Special Evangelistic services are to be held at Open Door Bible Church beginning Easter Sunday evening with Evangelist Leland Conner of Jackson, Mich,

Thomas Ebbitt has re-enlisted in the US Marine Corps with rank of Sergeant. He is located at a navy weapons base at Concord, CA and has previously served four years in the Corps.

Mrs. Irena Bovee and Emmor Baker were married March 11 at the home of the bride, near Jerome, by Rev. Kenyon Wirick of Jonesville.

A daughter, Cynthia Joy, was born March 7 to PFC and Mrs. Tom and Dawn VanAuken in Jackson; and daughter was born on March 19 to Mr. and Mrs. James Garr in Jackson.

Local births include a daughter, Holly Ann, to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Harmon - Waldron; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Terrell; a son, Norman, to Mr. and Mrs. Terry McLouth; son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rice of Addison.

About 117 attended the Sports Banquet at Sacred Heart School last Sunday evening with Ed Engle as toastmaster and Tom Saylor the principal speaker. Awards and record of the girls basketball team were given by Mrs. Ray Fontana; John Marry presented 13 varsity awards and Pat Malarney presented awards to 15 junior varsity team members.

Friday Club observed Sunshine Day on March 17 at the home of Mrs. James Grill with 24 present. Members made and wore bonnets, some Easter, some St Patrick's and some just plain humorous. There was a picture of the ladies in this issue wearing their bonnets.

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Elston will observe their 40th anniversary at an Open House on April 2 at the Rollin Grange Hall. They were married April 5, 1927 at Addison Methodist Church. they have six children and 16 grandchildren.

March 16, 1967

About 420 attended the St. Patrick's Day Roast Beef dinner held at Sacred Heart church last Sunday.

Square Dancing has become popular in Hudson. A group called the Hudson Rockets held a workshop at Lincoln School on March 9. Callers are Dale and Mickey Smith of Jackson. A group is sponsored by the PTA. Officers of the group are: Mr. and Mrs. Dale Edgars of Adrian, President; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bishop Vice President and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fike Secretary and Treasurer.

Angela Bloomer has been named Valedictorian and Beth Betz is the Salutatorian for the class of 1967.

60 people attended the Senior Citizen meeting at the Congregational church last Monday. Being St. Patrick's Day songs and poems in that theme were sung and read, and bingo played.

The Hudson Junior High school band has been participating in concert and festivals this year. They most recently participated in a festival held at Madison on Feb. 25. Their next event is the Solo and Ensemble Festival in April around the Jackson area.

The Ladies Missionary group at Open Door Bible Church held their annual meeting last Wednesday with election of officers: President, Mrs. Hilda Peterson; Vice President, Virginia Isenhauer; Secretary, Mrs. Retta Fry; Assistant Secretary Velma Ames; Treasurer, Margie Smith; Assistant Treasurer Violet McQueen. The ladies voted to purchase cupboards for the church kitchen. They are being installed.

Good Friday Services at Open Door Bible Church will be held with Pastor Harry Jordon of Prattville and Pastor Howard Hein of Locust Baptist Church. There will sunrise services on Easter Sunday morning at 6:30 AM.

The Hudson Womans Club heard a musical program about Ireland given by Mrs. Melvin Evenson at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. Frank Mansfield. Charlotte Harrison demonstrated and played selections for the harp accompanied Mrs. Evenson in Irish songs.

Local births include a  son to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cousino of Manitou Beach and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Briggs of Waldron.

There was a picture of the Hudson Tiger varsity who have a record of 10-9. The junior varsity is 7-10. There was a photo of the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders.

This weekend Bowlers will be in Hudson competing in the 3rd annual Hudson Doubles Tournament. Last year Hudson drew 422 bowlers from various cities. The competition will run every Saturday and Sunday until June.

March 19-25 is Poison Control Week. Klee Pharmacy is offering a kit which can be purchased for home use.

James Driskill has been named to Dean’s List for the first semester at Adrian College. He is a junior majoring in history and is a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.

Get your Easter Flowers at Dobbins Flower and Gift Shop or at the Posey Shop. Meyers Furniture Store is offering General Electric and Whirlpool washer and dryers. The washer is $189.00 and dryer $228 or  $317.00 for the pair. Buy a Ford from Bill Dunn Ford Sales, a Chevrolet from Harper Chevrolet Sales and get the loan from either Thompson Savings Bank or Hudson State Savings Bank. Also get a Dodge Polaris at CR Motor Sales. Your can buy some shoes from Red Goose Store. Girls are being asked to join the Teen Age Charm Club at Blanks Jewelery store. Ladies have good selection of wallpaper at Gardiners and men can purchase a manure spreader at Bishop’s Farm Service.

(Interesting enough, of all of the above merchants mentioned above C R Motor Sales and the Posey Shop are the only places left with those names, although Tony can still sell you wall paper at the former Gardiners.)

March 9 2007

New band uniforms for Hudson Area band are to arrive this week. Band parents accepted the challenge to get them and are doing things to raise money to pay for them. A manikin with the uniform will be displayed in the window of Meyer’s Furniture Store. Public asked for contributions. “Plenty of Money”, a hilarious musical comedy, has been chosen for the all school dramatic performance this spring. Director will be Mrs. Myers and Mr. Blackburn.

Stephen Fox, a senior at Hudson High has been awarded a $500 scholarship from Northwood Institute of Midland, Mich. He entered an original water color wash drawing in an art show sponsored by Northwood Institute for high school seniors.

Theresa Ann Barrett and Gary Lee Collins are engaged and plan an August wedding.

Mrs. Suzanne Wirick left March first for Paris, France to join her husband PFC Jack L. Wirick, who is stationed there.

Betty May Dochstader and Richard Crup were married Feb. 17 at the First Baptist Church by Rev. T. R. Dolson.

Local births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Potts of Prattville; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Collins of Morenci and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Eichler.

The Child Study Club held a Salad Supper Meeting at the Hudson State Savings Bank Branch community room. The hostesses were Mrs. John Decker, Mrs. Duane Murphy, and Mrs. William McCaskey.

The Annual Sweetheart Dance sponsored by the Elkins-Beggs Jr. Lodge was held last Saturday night at the IOOF Temple. The Sweetheart elected this year was Cindy Lockwood.

A/Sgt Terry Alverson has been home on a 30 day furlough and leaves April 1 for Forbes Air Force Base In Topeka, Kansas.

The annual meeting at Open Door Bible Church was held last Wednesday and the following officers were elected. Deacon, 3 years, George Carpenter; Deaconess Mrs. Hilda Peterson; Treasurer Gaylord Fry; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Wilma Abraham; SS Supt, Dick Smith; Asst. SS Secretary, Fred Biskie; SS -Secretary Ted Smith; Asstt. Secretary, Francene Campbell, Church Clerk-Hazel Frownfelter; Trustee, 3 years, Kenneth Mettert.

Seaman Dennis Watters will leave March 27 for San Diego, Calif. to board the USS Klondike. He has been stationed at Pensacola, Fla.

Miss Kay Kope and SP/4 Terry Schutte of Clayton of Pittsford were married Feb 23 in Hudson by Justice of Peace Earl Phillips.

Hudson Tigers lost 60-59 in a tournament thriller. Dan Toole made 15 points, Sweezey and Donaldson each had 11; Peacock and Davis each had 10 points. The cheerleaders were Peggy Stutz, Karen Townsend, Madelyn Nichols, Marilyn Milliman, Sandy Duncan and Ilah Borton.

March 2 1967

Harvey Potter, co-publisher of Hudson Post Gazette with his son Edward, officially retired this week from his duties with the newspaper after a long career as a printer and publisher. He has been associated with paper since 1930 and except for a brief time during WW II when employed at Stearns in Adrian has been with the paper ever since. He and his wife were honored at a surprise dinner last night at Coscarelli’s restaurant with 21 present.

At a special meeting held last Thursday evening, City Council increased the salary of police chief Gary Fry, two patrolman, and two dispatchers. Chief Fry's salary increased from $5,700 to $6,000, patrolmen from $5,000 to $5,300 and dispatchers from $1,500 to $2,500.

Jaycee membership meeting night was held Feb. 27 at the Community room of Hudson State Savings Bank. There were 32 prospective new members, 12 regular members and 9 Roosters present. By the end of the evening more than 15 new members had been added.

City Planning Committee has recommended to City Council that they proceed with plans for complete water treatment and that the necessary engineering be authorized. A survey-of water users in the city has revealed that majority of people responding favor complete water treatment, which includes both softening and iron removal.

They also recommended the bridges on Jackson and Mechanic Streets be replaced during the year 1967 using monies from Motor Vehicle Highway fund bonds, and complete engineering and cost estimates be obtained.

Miss Hazel Pray, RN, has resigned as Director of Nurses at Thorn Hospital to accept a teaching position at Lexington Technical Institute in Lexington, Ky. effective March 15.

The South Hudson Woman’s Club met at the home of Mrs. Robert Marry with 23 members present.

The Catholic Study Club met last Friday evening at Sacred Heart School. The moderator was Mrs. Denis Dillon and the topic was " The Last Supper - The Promise Kept.”

A daughter was born Feb. 25 at Bixby Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rutledge of Waldron.

Local births include: a son to SP4 and Mrs. Gene Campbell of Rollin; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brackman of Fayette; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Doley Lawson of Hillsdale, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Osborn Jr.

The Century Club met with Mrs. Frances Moore and Rev. Roland Liesman gave an interesting talk on "Lent".

The Annual Blue and Gold Banquet was held by Cub Scouts at Lincoln School last Thursday evening with over 160 Cub Scouts, parents, relatives and friends present. Retiring Cub Scout Master Bud Fowler introduced new Cub Master Jack Zimmerman. Awards were presented to all the Cub Scouts.

Tigers mangled East Jackson 76-26 in a tournament. Gary Peacock, Junior forward, was placed on the All County First team; senior guard John Donaldson on the second team; Dan Toole received honorable mention.

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