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LET'S LOOK AT MOTHER'S DAY ACTIVITIES IN NORTHVILLE OVER TIME...
1919 – The Northville Greenhouse ad in The Record for Mother’s Day included this poem:
To Mothers at Home
Flowers Bright,
To Mothers’ Memory
Flowers White
1932 – Rotarians hosted mothers at a Community luncheon. The Record noted:” Tears filled many eyes as Rotarians paid tribute to their mothers.” Also, there was a story about how mothers were honored at the local churches by special musical tributes.
1935 – A special Mother’s Day edition of The Northville Record was published featuring unique Mother’s Day gifts (Including arrays of chocolates, flowers, along with additional gifts and services). Businesses mentioned were Northville Drugs, Spagnuolo’s confectionery, Turnbull’s Electric and others that were open late Mother’s Day Eve for shopping convenience.
1943 – During WWII Michigan Bell advertised in The Northville Record … “Mothers are understanding and patriotic … Mothers know that under the steadily increasing burden of war, long distance telephone equipment is seriously overloaded, so send your love in a letter.”
1964 – The Merchants again this year banded together to make an enjoyable shopping experience for Mother’s Day weekend with bands playing and merchandise giveaways. It was announced that businesses were open late Thursday through Saturday before Mother’s Day.
1979 – The Record dedicated an entire section for folks to Wish Mom a Happy Mother’s Day… all for $3 for 10 words. The pages filled up!
1996 – An article spoke about how Northville’s mothers played a vital role in the development of our Community over time, and highlighted many mothers who were role models to our youth and supported events like musical concerts, including Bob Seger appearances in the 60’s.
2000 – A Northville Record article entitled Panicked over Mother’s Day? Don’t Worry … spoke about how Northville merchants stocked up yet again with an abundance of merchandise & flowers, and they were open late the night before for the convenience of all Northvillians looking for last minute gifts. Many stores that are still in business today were mentioned in the “night-before festivities” article, including Orin Jewelers, Van Dams and Genitti’s.
2009 – A Mother/Son magic show at Genitti’s celebrated Mother’s Day a little early that year with a full stage Show by Jasen Magic.
With the State flower (the trillium) starting to come into full bloom this week, it reminds me that it’s that time of year to slow down and think about those that are special to you on this Mother’s Day weekend. Take in and enjoy all that Spring has to offer in the Ville – stroll by the river, walk down Dunlap or around the Mill Race and enjoy the budding trees, or just relax on a bench around town square. Let’s be sure to thank all our wonderful mothers for all they are and all that they do!
Keep that Northville Mother's Day Faith!
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