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Patricia Cherney Creates Bookmark for Mother's Day at Bach School, May 1977 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Patricia Cherney Creates Bookmark for Mother's Day at Bach School, May 1977 image
Year:
1977
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 8, 1977
Caption:
Something For Mom - Children in Carol Feldman's kindergarten class at Bach School prepared last week for the Big Day by laboriously creating presents for their mothers. Working on the special bookmarks are, counterclockwise from left Shelly Ryan, Patricia Cherney [this photo], Brian Keeler and Andrea Rodriguez. Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Nancy Andre and Son Stephen, Mother's Day, May 1968 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Nancy Andre and Son Stephen, Mother's Day, May 1968 image
Year:
1968
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 10, 1968
Caption:
Pointing out that his 11th birthday falls on Mother's Day, Stephen Fahan Andre of 1605 S. University Ave. said in his letter in the "Mother of the Year" contest, "My Dad's dead, but he said, "Take care of her, because she's the best." Stephen added, "She is. I will." His mother is Mrs. Herbert F. (Nancy) Andre.

Mary Ann Cobb and Daughter Marina, Mother's Day, May 1968 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Mary Ann Cobb and Daughter Marina, Mother's Day, May 1968 image
Year:
1968
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 10, 1968
Caption:
Nine-year-old Marina Cobb's contribution closed with a descriptive word that sparked our imagination and caused us to ask that she pose with her mother, Mrs. James A. (Mary Ann ) Cobb of 432 Eberwhite, Marina's letter said: "My mother gives me warmth and kindness. When I'm sick she's soothing. My mother is so gorgeous."

Bette Lou Comstock and Daughter Connie, Mother's Day, May 1968 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Bette Lou Comstock and Daughter Connie, Mother's Day, May 1968 image
Year:
1968
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 9, 1968
Caption:
Twelve-year-old Connie Comstock convinced us her mother, Mrs. Frank W. (Bette Lou) Comstock of 3139 Baylis Dr., is an excellent candidate for the "Mother of the Year" title because "she loves and cares for 11 of us." Besides, she adds, "she is nice." There are 10 children in the family -- and Connie thoughtfully added her father. Connie is one of a set of triplets.

Diana Burnham and Daughter Kim, Mother's Day, May 1968 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Diana Burnham and Daughter Kim, Mother's Day, May 1968 image
Year:
1968
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 9, 1968
Caption:
Mrs. Jeane W. (Diana) Burnham of 5220 Pontiac Tr. was described by daughter Kim as "the greatest" because "she works hard even if she is pregnet like she is now." In addition, "she cooks, looks and dresses well," Kim wrote in our "Mother of the Year" essay contest. The News received 523 letters by deadline time and another dozen or so have dribbled in since.

John Wallace Tells His Mom, Carol Wallace, How Great She Is, Mother's Day, May 1968 Photographer: Eck Stanger

John Wallace Tells His Mom, Carol Wallace, How Great She Is, Mother's Day, May 1968 image
Year:
1968
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 8, 1968
Caption:
It was with a joyful exclamation that Mrs. Michael H. (Carol) Wallace of 2865 Packard greeted our request that she pose with son John, 8, to help illustrate our "Mother of the Year" contest. John wrote: "My mom has five kids. She love best the one who needs her most. We all need her." He added a postscript that "every mom is mom of the year."

Anita Lucas Lauds Her Mom, Bernadine Lucas For Mother's Day, May 1968 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Anita Lucas Lauds Her Mom, Bernadine Lucas For Mother's Day, May 1968 image
Year:
1968
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 8, 1968
Caption:
Mrs. Bernadine Lucas of 1116 Bydding is "the best mother in the world" to daughter Anita. Ten-year-old Anita tells why: "She has been supporting five children all by herself for about three years and has been doing a good job of it. She works very hard. We have not missed a meal . . . We are her best treasures . . ."