There was a photo of the 1967-68 Hudson Area School Marching Band with its 58 members. Drum majorettes are Earla Nichols, Pam Cisco, Kathi Freeborn, Pam Stutz and Mary Baker.

A unique venture in Hudson is a Day Nursery being conducted for the second year at the Congregational Church, which is available to anyone in the area. The nursery is for boys and girls 3 1/2 to 5 years and runs concurrently with the regular school year. Meeting hours are 9 - 11:30 AM. Mrs. J. C. Filnowicz is the teacher, assisted by Mrs. Robert Johnston, Miss Deanne Kope. Mrs. Charles Goll assists periodically with music for the children.

There was a photo of Roy Watkins of Bishop Trailer Park. He has delivered the Post Gazette for the past 11 years there but due to his age he has given up his driver’s license and also his car. The park gave him a great birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop last Thursday afternoon. He is now 80 yrs old.

Local births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Newton of -Rollin; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Marry; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gamble; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Godfrey of Waldron; and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Allis Robinson of Manitou Beach.

Rev. and Mrs. Max Allen have moved into the church parsonage of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Pittsford. They came here from Williamston and have 2 children.

Pamela Sue Grill and Kenneth Beran Grossmann were married Sept. 23 at the First Congregational Church by Rev Joseph Filonowicz.

Stephen Mansfield arrived home after completing 2 years service, the last year in Vietnam. He has received several medals.

Catherine Hartley and Sheldon Peltier were married Sept. 22 at Sacred Heart Church by Rev. Fr. Gerald R. Loewen.

Sharon Marie Kingsley and Lt. Dan Frederick Taylor of Bay City are engaged and plan an early December wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sprague of Adrian will observe their 25th anniversary at an Open House on Oct. 1 at the Farm Bureau Insurance Building in Madison Center. Bernard Sprague of Hudson and Esther L Dohm of Pioneer were married Oct 2, 1942 in Pioneer, OH and have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

Cleo T Aldrich Jr. of Clayton has been named Guidance Counselor at Bob Jones University at Greenville, S C.

Paul Merillat, of Lawrence Rd. had his year old Allis-Chalmers tractor struck by lighting last Wednesday afternoon. All 4 tires flattened, and about half dozen holes left in each tire. The tractor was by itself in field and not grounded in any way.

Dennis P Valentine of Clayton was promoted to Army Pfc on Sept 6 near Baumholder, Germany, where he is serving with the 56th Supply and Service Battalion.

Army Pvt Ronald E Shibler for Clayton was assigned to the 10th Engineer Co. near Long binh, Vietnam on Sept 6. He is a bridge specialist in the company.

Betty Ann Ruse and Darrell Ivan Lee were married Sept. 16 at the Congregational Parsonage in Pittsford by Rev. Thomas Toy.

Lent's A & W Drive In  is still open Thursday through Sunday for the balance of the season it is located at the corner of US-127 & M-34.

The Hudson Tigers beat Onsted 33-12 last Friday in a hotly contested LCAA game. The hard earned victory ended an Onsted winning streak of 15 games. There were pictures of Dan Toole, Todd Driskill and Stacy Campbell.
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September 21 1967

A pair of first period fumbles were costly, as the Hudson Tigers lost to Blissfield last Friday night 19-7. Dan Toole made the TD and extra point.

Charter night was held on Sept. 16 for Hudson Jaycees Auxiliary when they hosted the Jaycees and Jaycee Auxiliaries of Adrian, Tecumseh, Chelsea, Reading and Ann Arbor. The District 3 VP installed the following officers: President, Peg Merillat; VP - Carol Jodis; Treasurer, Diane Donaldson, Secretary, Shirley Sparks; directors - Alice Chilcote and Diane Camp.

Hudson Planning Commission met Sept. 13 and voted unanimously to recommend “That the city should go ahead" and make every attempt to install both bridges - Jackson Street and Mechanic Street. It is felt that their is good chance for passing of Good Roads Package by State Legislature and the increase revenue to city that both bridges should be built.

A Recordah Microfilm Reader has been purchased by funds donated to library by Bruce Coleman, the Friday Club, Hudson State Savings Bank, the Kiwanis Club, M&S Foundation lnc, Thompson Savings Bank and from City Council. Within a few weeks the local newspapers dated from 1858 to 1967, will be available on microfilm. Michigan State Library is presently microfilming these newspapers in Lansing.

The 1968 Chevrolets are on display at Harper Chevrolet; Bill Dunn is showing 1968  Ford models and CR Motors is showing the 1968 Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler cars.

Local births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Adams of Sand Creek; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Boies; and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Sebert C. Kope of Adrian.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berry will celebrate their 57th anniversary on Sept 24.

Army Pvt Barry W Osman of Pittsford completed a wheeled vehicle mechanic course on Sept. 15 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.

James Madell has joined a long range reconnaissance patrol in Vietnam and now located at Dak To, Vietnam.

Marine Corporal Mikel S. Stuck of Waldron is at Beauford, SC with Headquarters Squadron at the Marine Corps Air Station.

Rev. Orville Arnold is the new pastor at Trinity Holiness Church. He, his wife and 3 sons moved into the parsonage on Nelson Rd. He comes here from New Lisbon, In and there was a house warming given by the church last Sat night.

Members of Fidelis Circle, First Methodist Church met at the Spray cottage at Devil’s Lake last Monday evening for their first meeting of the year. Mrs. Lynn Spray, circle chairman was hostess.

Methodist Youth Fellowship enjoyed Sunday afternoon at the Spray cottage with the afternoon spent boating, water skiing etc. Mr Spray is MYF leader this year.

Oct 1 will be Rally Day at Open Door Bible Church with a chalk artist and speaker for Sunday School and Promotion of Sunday School students.

Mrs Hugh (Olive) Coman of Waldron was honored last Saturday when 20 relatives and friends came to help her celebrate her 85th birthday.
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September 14 1967

Tigers will go to Blissfield on Friday night to open the 1967 football season. Hudson is looking for their first win there in 10 years. The squad was trimmed from 80 to 35 last week. Up from 1966 -- lineman are: Steve Kingsley, Steve Freeborn, Ralph Poe, Fred Meyers, John Malarney, John Gregg, Dave Moyer, Dan Monahan and Tom Cunningham. Also up from JV in backfield are: Pat Monahan, Mike Opsal, Mick Houser, Dave Warner, Roy Sterling, George Terrill Mike Timm, Roger Anderson, Bruce Coleman, Terry Kingsley and Doug Friedrick. The remaining 15 men were all letter winners of the 5-2-1 season last year. Coaches are Tom Saylor, assisted by Bob Tinney and Ray Curran. Team Captains are Dan Toole and Chris Hill; QB is Rick Rodehaver.

Henry Klee R. PH.. has recently completed a specialized training program in Institutional Pharmacy practice.

Hudson school distinct voters rejected both proposals in Monday’s school election with a very close margin of 303-296.

First PTA meeting was held last Tue evening and recognized the teachers in the schools.

The 43rd annual reunion of Rollin Pressed Brick school was held at Rollin Baptist Church Hall with a small attendance, but all enjoyed a potluck dinner. Teachers honored were Mrs. Earl Phillips and her daughter, Mrs. Beatrice (Phillips) Winchell, and pupils who went there at that time.

58 descendants of Eli and Lulu Van Etten held their annual reunion at Rollin Grange Hall last Sunday with a potluck dinner at noon.

Local births include a son to Rev. & Mrs. Keith Coffey of Waldron; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrett; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Unverzagt of Pioneer OH; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs.  Dana Elston of North Adams; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mills.

There will be an Open House at Shady Lawn Trailer park in honor Roy Watkins 80th birthday on Sept. 21 given by Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop.

Seaman Recruit Richard E Stump graduated from 9 weeks training at Great Lakes Naval training Center.

Donnice J Densmore and Douglas Bachman married in Waldron by Rev Bruce W. Densmore of Pontiac, uncle of the bride.

Specialist 5/C Stephen E Mansfield received the Army Commendation Medal Aug 25, while serving with the 87th Transportation company near Long Binh;Vietnam. He earned medal for meritorious service as squad leader in the company. He’s been in Vietnam since October 1966.

Mr. and Mrs.  Harry Crisp will observe their 50th anniversary with an Open House on Sept 17 at Congregational Church at Churches Corners, They were married Sept 16, 1917, in Hillsdale, and have 4 children and 9 grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs.  Roscoe Wilson Sr. will observe their 35th anniversary with an Open House on Sept 17. Roscoe and Cecil Cadoo were married Sept 13, 1932 at Watertown, Mi. He is employed by Oliver Instrument Co., Adrian. They have 5 sons and 11 grandchildren.

Mary Ann Letherer and Richard Max Delaney were married at the First Congregational church in Pittsford by Rev. Thomas Toy.

Carolyn Ann Bolenbaugh and Ronald Chester Marcum were married Sept. 8 at Rollin Baptist Church by Rev. Paul Laube.
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September 7 1967

300 attended the Metalloy picnic held at Webster’s Park for a chicken barbecue dinner by the Chefs of American Legion Post 180. There were lots of prizes awarded with games for all ages. There was bingo in afternoon and more than 80 prizes given out.

Hudson Metal Products held their second annual picnic on Aug 25 at White Marble Springs Park with 100 in attendance. A sirloin beef dinner was enjoyed, games for children and prizes for 6-10 age group and 11-15 age groups. Fred Gay won  the Men’s Door Prize and Mrs. Dan Bringman the women’s door prize. There was lots of action with swings, horse shoe, card playing and visiting was enjoyed.

At Miller School, Miss Gayle Kunis, last year’s 6th grade teacher, is now doing remedial reading; Miss Hall will be Intermediary Special Education teacher. Mrs James Merillat will be doing elementary counseling at high school; Mrs. Opal Jones will devote a  half day work with high school students doing individual study projects. Ray Kopp will devote full time to Home Construction in cooperation with county vocational projects.

Staff Sgt Gary O. Sergeant of Clayton is serving in the Marine Corps air station at Yuma Arizona.

A Public Hearing is to be held Sept. 19 for purpose of correcting the assessment roll on the School St. sewer project.

At the City Council meeting, a discussion on Jackson and Mechanic Street bridges and cost of constructing both raised doubts. A special meeting of Planning Commission is scheduled for next Wednesday evening with a decision to be made at council on Sept. 19.

The Hudson Women’s Golf League ended Aug. 31 by playing at Woodlawn Golf Course in Adrian. Later, 30 members and one guest met at the Adrian Elk’s Club for a delicious buffet dinner. Annual trophies were awarded for all winners. Individual point champion was Dorothy Distler; team champions were  Dorothy Distler and Rita Winn plus many more winners.

Steven Isenhauer left Sept. 6 for military service in the US Army.

Sharon Kay Brighton and Ted R. Smith were married Sept. 2 at Open Door Bible Church by Rev. Ron Lawrence.

Sheila Munsell and William Whitehouse were married Sept. 2 at Church of God, in Wauseon by Rev. William W. Whitehouse, grandfather of the groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowman will observe their 50th anniversary with  an Open House On Sept 10 at their farm home on Elm Rd. Frank Bowman and Ilo Quackenbush were married Sept 5, 1917 at Adrian. Mr Bowman retired 9 years ago from M&S Manufacturing Co. They have 7 children and 27 grandchildren and 2 great grand children.

Julia Edith Sauer of Grand Rapids and Larry Thomas Peacock are engaged and plan an April 1968 wedding.

Local births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Swailes Jr; an infant to Mr. and Mrs. James Eitnear; and a son, Mark Russell, born to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ash of Pittsford.

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