The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 July 1979 — Page 13

SUMMER

Norman and Lou Lovell keep the Hudson alive and well in Milford

ByMIKEHEXXEN Norman and Lou Lovell, N. Henry St., Milford, keep in touch with their past through what Mrs. Lovell calls “something we mutually enjoy.” This mutual tie with time gone by is achievecTvia their efforts in restoring antique cars, specifically, the world reknown,Hudson. To keep from “quacking up” as grower operations manager at Maple-Leaf Farms, Inc., Lovell busies himself, with the aid of his wife, in this unique hobby. The couple has always been interested iri the Hudson, especially Lovgll, since he had his first one in 1950, a 1950 Hudson convertible. He continued to own a Hudson until 1957 when the firm merged with Nash and formed the present ArAgrican Motors car company. In 1961, the Lovells bought a 1921 Nash convertible and since 1971, fie has been physically in the process of restoring the auto, beginning with .what he termed “frame restoration." What this means is that the car is being completely rebuilt from bolt one, and ms timetable leans towards next year as the completion date for thi|s particular project The Lovells currently own four antique cars. A mint condition 1950 Hudson convertible, Mrs. "Lovell's favorite: a 1937 Hudson business coupe, his favorite; the 1921 Nash and a 1946 Hudson pick-up truck. ’ shey have owned 12 antique vehicles since 1971 with six the that they've owned at any onetime. Lovell had the 30' x 60' garage that faces* Syracuse Hoad built specifically for these cars, for lheir maintenance and restoration. His gepi. the 1937 Terra plane business coupe, is a very unique autty States Lovell. “This is one of only 25 cars that was factorymade by Hudson with tlua'l side mounts.” What are side mounts? They are spare tire carriers situated on the left and right side of <tjhe car, in front of the driver's and passenger/doors. The advantage of this option, unless one whs really unlucky, made it possible for one to have seven

CROSSROADS LOONGE ANtJESTAIRANT US 6 And 33 Ligonier Try Our Famous Fish With Our Own Special Breeding. All You Want To Eat Anytime. Serve Steak Frog Legs, Pork Chops, Sandwiches. Try Our Salad Bar, Enjoy Your Favorite Cocktail. Hours: Monday Through Thurso i:iy 11 A.M.ToIOP.M. Friday-Saturday, 11 A.M.-ll 30 F M. Sunday 11 A.M.-9 P.M. • ___ ——. I p jUMfMJ IIAKEWAWASEE | ii i ——■ Tu n East Off Hwy. 13 At Dairy Q jeen The i Second Road Right > 4 17-4200. Sy acuse MT Ilk" ‘ f WNF < x.x. J I " * *" S MMW * •s -Featuring lor : Your Summer Fun ... ' ' j ' THUNDERBIRD BOATS • BAYLINER • WETBIKE • BOMMiH ■■■ ■ . e . Sea Sprite OUTBOARD MOTORS •K ’ ■ •JC &KA YOT PONTOONS • SHORI LAND'R f ■

■'■IRIWn < r zWTilh B MM£tSCoO|£ Bgf 7v</ay/ ... JEmI

1 UD ION MEMORABILLA — Norman Lovell stands beside a poster telling the sign of the times alon£ wit i other II tidson memorabilia. 1 ovel I and his wife. Lou, have a Hudson Club Store in their home garage making replicas of past Hudson treasures available to interested persons.

tires available at on? time, four on the ’round, one each in the side mo ihts and one in the trunk Why was his particular model called the business coupe? Mainly because the trunk is approxinat.lv six feet long, making th compartment big enough :or a traveling businessma n to calrry all his samples, ai d if he’s on the road for a loi g e lough period of time, he eould pi 11 off the side of the road, bfien Ihe trunk and take a nap. • Another ersion elf this auto, the utility roupe, was designed with a pick up bed that could be physica ly slid in and out of the trunk of the car for nore space Lovell not.d. “Hudson made some real i inovatior s in the car business." When asked of the value of the '37 Terraplane, he replied a figure of t bout $5,000. But he made the oint tha "todav an

average working man can’t buy an antique car because the sellers have the prices inflated so much that only wealthier persons can even think about purchasing one.” He also quickly stated that his cars are not for sale and that “no

L 4B

THE DOOR IS NOT MISSING - The door to this 1950 Hudson convertible, owned by Norman and Lou Lovell. Milford, is not missing. Lovell, pictured above in the passenger’s seat, just opened the door to display the dashboard of this mint-condition automobile.

xi/ jfr i - : I XL — DOWN SHE GOES — Norman Lovell, owner of four antique cars, and 12since 1971, lowers the convertible top tohis 1950 Hudson. The car, his wife’s favorite, is the exact model of the same car he himself owned in the early 1950*5. Z ~ Join Us For A Very Special Sunday* at CLARKSVILLE Log Cabin Village YfegOSm Sunday, July Bth Make it an Ole Fashioned 4th of July Picnic by joining us for a bountiful Family Style Sunday Dinner at the M S’ M Restaurant, or join us for the day’s activities. Tour our 1830’s Homestead Farm with spinning, weaving, candle dipping, quilt making, blacksmithing, and special craft exhibits. Ride the Puffer Belly R.R. and attend Square Dance demonstrations and Fiddle playing. Everything to Make a Very Special Sunday Jor Young and Old Alike Shop Louie’s General Store, Clarksville Country Furniture, and T.S. Hendricks Cheese and Sausage Shop CLARKSVILLE < • Log Cabin Village Highway 13 South. North Webster, Indiana adm/ss/oiv.- 5J **** I _ 81.50 — Adults - .J® ’ 7 "IVA ' SI.OO — Students jK ; ? ’ Pre-School — FREE ] - See You on I 1 tT Our Very Special Sunday

amount of money could buy one of these cars." Are the others that valuable? Maybe not monetarily, but sentimentally. Lovell replied. “When you've put so much time and effort into them, you just naturally tali in love with them.”

He also stated that Lou and he have a working agreement that consists of “Lou does the interior and I take care of all exterior and mechanical responsibilities.” An iadditional aspect of their love for Hudsons is illustrated by the Hudson Club Store they presently have in their home garage. The store, a joint venture by the Lovells, is available for antique car lovers, especially Hudson buffs, of course, to purchase memorabilia, decorative acessories, but very few mechanical parts. Patches, lube stickers, jewelry, fender covers, tote bags, frisbees,- pewter paper weights and other assorted memorabilia, all with the Hudson logo, may be purchased. All of this is done out of a genuine interest in promoting the Hudson for the sake of the past and not for profit-oriented reasons. AU proceeds go to the International Club Store in Pennsylvania. The mother club has over 4,000 members from around the worldand Lovell notes that he has received correspondence from interested persons from virtually every country, with the exception of the Communist countries of Russia. China and a few others. Will this love for the Hudson ever end for the Lovells? “I'll probably continue to do this until the day I die." he confirmed. Be careful, fireworks can be dangerous An estimated 6,139 Americans were treated in hospital emergency rooms for fireworksrelated injuries last year. The Fourth of July is the prime time for use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnics. The Society to Prevent Blindness has issued a warning that all kinds of fireworks are a threat to life and limb, especially to eyesight. ><v Eye damage accounted tor some 20 per cent of last year’s reported injuries from pyrotechnics, this being only a fraction since there is no way to estimate how many injuries were treated in doctor's offices, at home or by direct hospital admission. All fireworks from bottlerockets to firecrackers and punks to sparklers are harmful to the eyes. Sparklers that seem harmless burn at heats exceeding 1.500 degrees F. Children are.usually the victims of the injuries from fireworks. Almost 60 per cent of the fireworks-related eye injuries reported last year were suffered by children under the age of 15. With the cooperation and supervision of concerned parents such accidents can be avoided. A decrease of approximately 18 per cent in the injury rate occurred between 1977 and 1978. The scientific chemical -industry was born with the . work of James Keir, who in 1780 developed a process for the commercial manufacture of caustic soda from waste sulphates.

- Super Summer ’79 I DO! I DO! JULY 6-8,11-15 CHILDREN’S THEATRE , Matinees July 8 and 15 at 2:00 SLEEPING BEAUTY JULY 14 Becky Borczon and T Doyle Leverett make Harvey Schmidts sparkling score Performance Times: 10 A.M. & 2 P.M. come alive as they sing and dance in the hit musical I DO! 1 DO! Sleeping Beauty, complete with Disco music funky witches, and a Princess namec^ Squash, transforms an old fairytale into modern magic BYE BYE BIRDIE JULY 18-22, 25-29 The Fifties are back! "Birdie" is a rollicking fun filled musical which is an affect- RED AUGUST 4 ionate spoof of the teen-idol rock star of the 1950’5. “Put on a Happy Face’’ Performance Times: 10 A.M. & 2 P.M. and “Kids” are only two of the hummable foot tapping melodies of this family Participatory theatre gets children into the act as a wily wolf and his friends pleasing show. ° bring a’ whirlwind of color and excitement into this adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood.” GUYS AND DOLLS AUGUST 8-12,15-19 SIR SLOB AND THE PRINCESS AUGUST 25 Damon Runyon plus a marvelous score add up to an evening of action packed Performance Times: 10 A.M. & 2 P.M. entertainment as Nathan Detroit. Nicely-Nicely Johnson and Sky Masterson a slightly fractured fairytale starring a hero who wears a garbage can. mansteal our hearts as well as those of Adelaide and Miss Sarah. a g es f O bring a touch of slapstick and vaudeville to Children s Theatre DANCEVENT AUGUST 25 children s theatre: Patchwork Dance Company provides the “dancingist" show ever! From Ballet Adults|. *2.oo to American Jazz. “Patchwork puts the pieces of dance together ” Children SINGLE ADMISSION: PERFORMANCE TIMES: ENCHANTED HILLS Sunday. Wednesday. Thursday, Adults $4.50 TfcT A X 711 T T O I"** Friday-8:00 Childrens3.so HI .A Y HU U OE Saturday — 8:30 Group Rates Available oaiuiuay o k p.o. R» x 41 Syracuse. Indiana 46567 BOX OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. (219) 856-2328

I'. LOVELL’S LOVE — This 1937 Hudson Terra plane business Lovell’s favorite car, is about to receive one of two side mounts characteristic of this model. \ The dual side mounts enabled one to have seven tires available at all times. >

Enchanted Hills Playhouse set to open on July 6

Enchanted Hills Playhouse is opening Friday. July 6. for s> another season of musical entertainment The summer line-up gets off to a start with “I Do! I Do!" and as it continues, includes such all time favorites as "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Guys And Dolls " . A special attraction. ,"Dancevent " the "dancingest" show ever dance from Ballet to American Jazz as the Patchwork Dance Company puts the pieces of dance together Three children s shows. "Sleeping Beauty." “Red Riding Hood," and "Sir Slob And The Princess" will l>e offered for the enjoyment of t he kids of all ages. "I Do! 1 Do!” is a delightful two character musical comedy ups and down of marriage, based on “The Fourposter " Written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, the score has many hummable tunes like: "I Love My Wife," "My Cup

----- - > T< Syracuse Little League Day | Chicken Barbeque V * ••• Saturday, July 7 10 A.M. To 8 P.M. Rotary Field — SR 13 fliorth !4 Chicken Only $ 2.00 On The Grounds Or Carryout — Full Dinners Can Be Purchased — ••• • ■ . X JC

Wed., July 4. 1979 - THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Runneth Over." and "Flaming Agnes." “I Do! I Do! " is a special kind of musical comeily which has broken precedents by using only two characters, no chorus line, no singing ensemble, and no offstage voices In so doing, it shines with an intimate quality w hich intrigues audiences w ith the ’ idea that ’ tfiev are sharing secrets with the couple onstage Starring in the Enchanted Hills Playhouse season opener. "I Do' I l>o!" will be two favorites Becky Borczon and T. Doyle Leverett Both have appeared in many EHP productions and • return this summer to create the roles of Agnes and Michael “I Do! I Do!" is a play which will entertain all ages. young and old alike It can most certainly be considered good tamilv entertainment A cheerful, tuneful score runs through the story of a marriage. / mirroring and

dramatizing the moods and events in the lives <>t Michael and Agnes Covering >0 years ot a [narriage. (he play begins at the turn ot the century and the authenticity ot the glamorous sei and goifgeoiis costumes helps immeasurably in port raying the passageot time The dates tor i Do 1 1- IN>‘ an .July »; 7. 8. and 11. 12. 13. 14. 1 > Curtain is at <; pin on Sunday. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday J There will be an f.:30 ” p m cuiham on Saturdays, and a 2’ p m .Matinee on Ixitli Sundays I'ickets 'are available tor/all ' (M'ltormances by writing "En chanted Hills Playhouse. I’ 1 ’ box 41 Syracuse. Ind. 46567 Sen. Huey Long of Louisiana filibustered without stop in the Senate for 15 1/2 hours. His monologue on June 12, , 1935, filled 100 pages in the Congressional Record. ( —

13