February 29 1968

Reynolds 8th grade history classes visited the Post Gazette and were given introduction into the operation of a newspaper, utilizing cold type composition  or offset print. The students are currently studying newspapers with representatives from daily papers from Jackson, Toledo & Adrian slated as speakers.

There was an article about possibility of an artificial lake for Hudson Township, and to be located in southeastern past of township. The lake is  to be about 800 acres and approximately 3 miles long and a mile at its width.

Hudson split a pair of non-league games during the past week. They defeated Hillsdale 64-56 on Saturday and then lost to Vandercook Lake 68-60 on Tuesday night. They will play Michigan Center next Tuesday night in tournament play at Michigan Center, the Site of District #15 Class B Basketball Tournament elimination.

New officers for the Chamber of commerce are: President, Denis Jodis; President elect, Jim Gardiner; Treasurer, Walter Rupp; Secretary, Jack Donaldson.

Mrs. C.L. Brown returned after a two weeks trip to Hawaii with a group from the State Funeral Directors Association.

Donald E. Rickenbaugh has been promoted to Pvt E-2 upon his completion of basic training at Ft Knox, KY.

Madeline Nichols and Ronald Jay Taylor of Allendale were married Feb. 24 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church by Rev. Richard A. Diesler and the bridegroom’s pastor, Rev. Carl A Coffey of Allendale.

JoAnn Marie Brogan and David Harold Clemens of Taylor were married Feb. 23 at Sacred Heart Church by Rev. G. R. Loewen.

A son, Mark Roger, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Zimmerman of Prattville, at Morenci Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. John Winn received a telephone call from their son John, who is stationed in Vietnam. He is on R & R in Hong Kong.

Tech Sgt. John (Jack) Williams is home on leave from Chanute AFB He’s currently enrolled in a specialized guidance missile class prior to becoming an instructor.

Mrs. James Donaldson was the hostess to the Child Study Club. The speaker was Mrs. Joe Filonwicz, who gave a talk about nursery school she’s conducting at the Congregational church.

Mrs. E. J. Scovill was the hostess to the Friday Club. The speaker was Sheriff Richard Germond, who discussed the role the Sheriff’s Department plays in law enforcement in Lenawee County.

Pfc Gerald (Ed) Bump of Pittsford recently received his first class rating and is now stationed at Ft Jackson, S.C.

A daughter Angela Marie, was born to Mr. and Mrs. A1 Timberman of Pittsford.

Bob’s Super Market is offering ground beef for 3 lbs. for $1.39; smoked whole ham 12-16 lbs, for 49¢/lb.; Bread, 5 loaves for $1.00 sugar 5lbs. for 49¢.

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February 22 1968

The 100th anniversary of Clayton School was observed last Thursday evening at the school, sponsored by the PTA. It was also the 40th anniversary of the PTA. A special tribute was given Mrs. Naomi Dowling, who is a charter member, and wrote the history of the Clayton School from 1867-1967. There was a photo of Mrs. Dowling, a photo taken inside the school rooms and a photo of a teacher is dressed in old clothing.

PFC Joseph D. Marry has been assigned to Headquarters Detachment of US Air Support Command in Vietnam as a driver.

Marine Lance Corporal Daniel I. Bignell of Waldron is serving with 4th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine division in DaNang, Vietnam.

Fireman had a big day last Monday with three fire calls. At 10: 00 AM the first call was to North Maple Grove where workers were burning debris at the site of the John Decker home and someone turned in the alarm. Then a grass fire got out of control behind the A1-Ken Manufacturing Company and swept across the field due to high winds.  While they were there the fireman got a call to a possible fire at the Warren Crane residence two miles west of US-127 on Union Rd. Faulty electrical wiring filled the house with smoke. Then on Tuesday afternoon fireman extinguished a fire at a converted chicken coop being used as a work shop at 704 N Maple Grove.

The Tigers defeated Jackson St Mary’s 83-61. Jim Sweigart was the sharpshooter with 20 points. Davis & Opsa1 tied with 13 points each.

Donna Jean Sheffer and Larry Beagle were married Feb. 16 at Rollin Methodist Church by Rev. John Deline of’Clayton.

Gloria Jean Cantrell and Donald Parkhurst were married Feb 19 at Onsted Baptist church by Rev. Tom Potter.

Local births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Hephner, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wa1ter of Addison, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kennedy of Adrian.

Dick Collins’ Real Estate Sales announces that Jim Caywood, owner and Operator of Hudson Gas and Tire Co., is now a 1icensed real estate salesman with his firm.

The American Legion is sponsoring a Deep Freeze Feb. 24, It will feature a chicken dinner and dancing to best bands of the nation on McGehee stereo tapes. The cost is $5.50 per couple.

The Century Club met with Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart with 11 members present. Jim Liesman, a high school student who spent last summer in Japan as an exchange student with Youth For Understanding was the speaker.

A memorial service was held for Mrs. Edith MacQueen by Mrs. Lois Solomon.

The Hudson Grange Fair will be held July 5, 6 & 7. It was announced by Don Bills, fair manager.

D & C Store is offering Early Bird specials on shorts, sun suits and summer purses.

The A & P Store offers smoked fully cooked ham shanks for 39¢/lb. potatoes, 20 1bs for 79¢.

O’Reilly’s Food Center offers chicken drum sticks 29¢/lb., pork rump 49¢/lb. Sealtest milk for 85¢ gal.

Pa’s Place is offering chairs and sofas and lots of good sales on other furniture $149-169.50.

Meyer’s Furniture store  is offering Zenith, RCA and Magnavox Radio, stereos and te1evisons, all at good prices.

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February 15 1968

46 Boy Scouts were guests of  the Kiwanis Club last Tuesday noon in observance of National Boy Scout Week. Also present was Boy Scout Leader Henry Berglund, assistant leader Herb Black and treasurer Bud Fowler. Mr. Berg1und reported on the troop’s activities during the year stating there are now 63 registered scouts, and activities are scheduled over 165 days.

Four Hudson high school students are to participate in the Youth for Understanding Program this summer. They are: Kris Kunkle going to Germany; Lynn Bailey to Denmark; Steve Freeborn to Sweden and Monica Rising to Holland.

The Hudson Lions Club held their first meeting since receiving their charter at Coscarelli's Restaurant Monday night. The c1ub voted to purchase three White Canes for use by 3 local residents and they will be presented at the next meeting.  President Commentor then explained the program where used glasses can be distributed to many parts of the world.

Adrian Catholic Central beat Hudson 66-54 and took the LCAA crown. Adrian CC was 10-O and Hudson is 7-3. There were three photos of the basketball players on page one.

Russell E Timberman has been promoted to Army Pvt. E-2 after completing basic training at Ft Knox, Ky.

Pvt. Kenneth C. Zeller has been assigned to the 27th Transportation Battalion of  the 8th Transportation group nea, Qui Nhon, Vietnam as a truck driver.

Pvt. Allen D Huff has completed 9 weeks advanced infantry training at Ft McClellan, Ala.

Jack LaFollett left for the armed forces on Jan. 15 and is now stationed at Ft Campbell, Ky.

Airman Contro1man Airman Mack J Pettit USN is serving at the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, MD.

Pvt. Edward D Richards Jr. is now assigned to Co A. 18th Battalion 5th Brigade in the US Training Center, Armor at Ft. Knox, KY

Brown Funeral Home is Celebrating 75 years of service in the Hudson area. David Van Hemert is the owner and director.

Seaman apprentice Bernard Marshall USN recently graduated from 9 weeks Basic Naval training at Great Lakes Naval training Center.

Local births include: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Gera1d Minzey of Morenci; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brackman of Camden; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Channing Nichols; a son, Robert Edward to Mr. and Mrs. John Kuenzer; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Johnson;  and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Offhaus of Hillsda1e.

TM/c William Mackey has arrived in San Diego following duty aboard the destroyer, USS Black and will be stationed in San Diego until further orders.

A daughter Alicia Kay, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Patterson of Jackson. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Rozelle.

Donald LaFollett spent 20 day leave in Hudson after spending 19 months overseas. He returned to Pearl Harbor for further duty as an electrician 2/c aboard the USS Jenkins.

The Jaycee Auxiliary is sponsoring a Valentine Dance at the American Legion on Feb 17. Music will be by Swanee and the Boys”. The cost is $2.00 couple and it begins at 8:00 PM.

Kyle Benjamin has bought out his partner and now the sole owner of Pure Pep Service Station.

JoAnn Marie Brogan and David Clemens of Taylor Mi are engaged and will be married on Feb 23.

Pamela Ireland and Michael Stiverson were married Feb. 10 by Rev. T. R. Dolson at the First Baptist Church.

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February 8 1968

Henry Bergland, Scoutmaster of Hudson Troop 2 was presented with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award given at council level, last Saturday night at a recognition dinner at Dundee. In the past 26 years of scouting, only 3 others local men have been so honored. They are Burdette Peebles, Russell Coman and R J Kramer. (There was a photo of Rus with Henry.)

Gerald Sprague, a science teacher at Hudson area schools for the past 4 years, has resigned to accept the position of Safety Education Consultant with Safety & Traffic Division of the Automobile Club of Mich.

City Council announced they have purchased the site of the former Hudson Hotel as the location of the new municipal building. All NYC property in the same block between Church and Market streets bordering Railroad Street will be included in the city acquisition. The building is expected to start later this year and will include city offices, the police and fire department. The building is to face Church Street and the five bay fire station to face Railroad Street. The old NYC railroad track is yet to be removed.

Plans for the bridges across Bean Creek (Jackson and Mechanic Streets) are moving ahead, and they should be built later this year.

Newly Incorporated L&N Manufacturing Company has added a new bar machine to its line of production. They expect this will double their plant production. There was a photo of machine with  Don and Lucille Gibbs, Onalee Mills and Jerry Overy, plant manager. The Gibbs formed the company 25 years ago in Jan 1943; they presently employ eleven people who work two 10 hour shifts.

Vandals broke glass facing one side of the Town Clock over the weekend. It looks like a BB shot that caused hands to stop. Charles Blanks said it will take a while to repair the damage.

Mr. and Mrs. Ceasar A. Bastien of Day Road celebrated their 60th anniversary with a family dinner last Sunday. They are the parents of 12 children.

Born January 30 at St. John Hospital in St Clair Shores to Mr. and Mrs. John Connolly, twin sons The mother is the former Patricia Hackett.

PVT James Bailey graduated last Friday from basic training at Ft Knox, KY and left Saturday for Ft Sill, Okla. to take more advanced training.

Girls Scouts and their leaders were guest speakers at Hudson Womans Club meeting held at the home of Mrs. Fred Stewart. Mrs. Reuben Wornstaff Jr, neighborhood chairman, was in charge of the program.

Hudson area schools reached all time high in enrollment as of January 19, 1968. At the end of first semester there were 1548 students.

The high school has 496; Miller School, 491; Linco1n, 354 and Clayton has 207.

Hudson captured their first LCAA wrestling crown last Saturday when the first LCAA wrestling tournament was held at Hudson High School. There was a photo of the winning teams in this issue. The coach is Paul Pa1pant and assistant coach Dave Rosendon.

Hudson defeated Addison for their 7th league win in 9 starts. The score was 62-45. last Friday night.

Louise Dennis formerly of Prattville and Keith Cudney were married December 30 at the First Presbyterian Church at Plymouth, MI.

Joyce Day and Stephen Malarney are engaged and plan an April wedding.

Marjean Joughin and Michael Frantom of Hillsdale are engaged and plan a September wedding.

Charlotte Holt of Clayton and Ernie Prater are engaged and plan a June wedding.

Sylvia Dawn Arnuff of Detroit and Donald C. Smith of Hudson are engaged and plan a September wedding.

Local births include: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fuller; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reeder; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beal; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hockstedeler of Hillsdale and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Almarian Timberman of Pittsford.

PVT Phillip Klingler, who is temporarily stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington, spent a three day leave with Lear Fellows another Prattville resident who now lives in Washington state.

Rev. Joe Filonowicz gave an interesting talk to 91 members at the Seniors Citizens meeting at the Congregational church about the Future of Hudson. He discussed several projects in Hudson including the Youth Center and painting of store fronts downtown.

Boy Scouts in Hudson are observing the 58th anniversary of Boy Scouts in America.
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February 1 1968

The Hudson Area Adult Education Program is offering a wide variety of classes this semester, with more than 25 classes to be offered.

Charter Night for the Hudson Lions Club was observed last Saturday night with 250 members of surrounding area Lions Clubs attending. There was a photo of Ralph Commenator, president of the newly formed club receiving the club charter from the District Governor. Other officers are: First Vice President, Wende1 Olmstead;  Second Vice President Leslie Raynolds; Third Vice President Robert B Goodrich; Secretary Cecil Lawrence; Treasurer Edward W Bishop; Lion Tamer Tom Green; Tail Twister Merle Butts; Assistant Tail Twister Arthur Surtevant.

The March of Dimes Benefit Auction held Saturday night raised $674. It was sponsored by American legion with Walter Rupp, Chairman.

Phillip I Hart, Rt 2. Clayton is one of two Lenawee County farmers who left yesterday from Detroit as part of a contingent of Michigan farmers who will study farms and related programs during a five week around the world trip. There was a picture of Phil with a map showing the area he will visit in Pakistan for five days.

Denis Jodis and Gordon Chilcote are to head Michigan week activities here in Hudson during Michigan week in May.

There was a photo of two Lincoln School fifth grade band members and others of Miller School 5th graders and Clayton 5th graders There was a nice group of youngsters in the band.

James D Driskill, a senior at Adrian College did his student teaching in civics at Adrian secondary school for the fall semester which ended Jan 19,

Local births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Norma Van Horn of Osseo; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hinkley of Pittsford; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hurst of Manitou beach, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoard of Pittsford.

Vicky Lee Mitchell and John Armond Steele are engaged and plan a July wedding.

Sandra Duncan has been chosen 1968 Betty Crocker Homemaker for tomorrow for Hudson High School.

PFC Michael C. Brennan has been assigned to the 71st Artillery near Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam as a cook.

PVT C Jeffrey Hassenzahl is stationed at Ft Campbel1, KY and PVT Douglas Hassenzahl is stationed at Fort Devens Mass.

The Sweezey-Rickenbaugh-Scovill Insurance Agency for the Hartford Insurance Company has been in Hudson for 100 years. There was a photo and big ad congratulating them. (I am sure it meant the agency has been here for 100 yrs- not the men!)

Hudson beat Madison 79-62. Sweigart, Peacock and Opsal provided the fire power with the trio netting 16 points each.

American Legion post 180 is sponsoring a Family Fish Fry and Spaghetti and Meat sauce dinner on Feb 2. The cost is $1.25 and children 50¢ each.

Madelene Nichols was honored at bridal shower given by ladies of the Wesleyan Methodist church. She will marry Ron Taylor of Allendale on February 24.

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