Pigeon Historical Society

09/07/2026

From the pages of The Pigeon Progress, One hundred twenty years ago, September 7, 1906: There were 3,000 Huron County people at the German Jubilee in Pigeon last Thursday and Friday. Ball games between the teams of Bad Axe, Port Austin, Ubly and Caseville and the balloon ascension were features, and the tug of war between the fishermen of Bay Port and Caseville was won by the Bay Port boys.

09/06/2026

From the pages of The Progress-Advance, Seventy years ago, September 6, 1956: The Pigeon tennis tournament is entering its final stage, with the championship playoffs in both the junior and senior divisions slated for the end of this week, weather permitting. The junior champion will be one of three finalists, Lyle Shetler, Loren Schultz and Russell Anderson. Still in the running for the senior trophy are Jim McCormick, Gerald Kreh and Robert Henke, Jr., of Sebewaing.

09/05/2026

From the pages of The Pigeon Progress, Eighty-five years ago, September 5, 1941: Pigeon schools opened Tuesday with an enrollment of 387; 190 in high school and 197 in the grades, according to Supt. Oakley Best.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Don't forget about our upcoming Fashion Show on September 13th at 1:00 at the Pigeon District Library.
See you there.

09/04/2026

From the pages of The Pigeon Progress, Ninety-five years ago, September 4, 1931: At Sol Schlucter's IGA Store, Pigeon: IGA soap chips, large pkg. 17 cents; pork and beans, three cans 21 cents; salad dressing 35 cents quart; IGA cocoa one lb. can 15 cents; toilet paper, three for 19 cents; two pounds crackers 25 cents; and vinegar, 25 cents gal.

09/03/2026

From the pages of The Progress-Advance, Forty-five years ago, September 3, 1981: The new Thumb Area Transit Bus System, which will serve Huron and Sanilac Counties, will start this month.

09/02/2026

From the pages of The Pigeon Progress, One hundred five years ago, September 2, 1921: The Model Form Co. was organized in Pigeon and makes papier-mache products, life-size forms for men's clothing displays, vases, panels, and candlesticks for store displays. Officers are O.G. Fuller, Otto Frenzel, Leonard Leipprandt, J.W. and E.C. Leipprandt, and Richard Bock. Six people work in the plant on the second floor of the Leipprandt Bros. hardware building.

09/02/2026

From the pages of The Progress-Advance, Fifty years ago, September 2, 1976: The 60th annual meeting of Pigeon Cooperative Elevator Co. was held at Laker High School. William Cheek of Ralston Purina Co. was guest speaker. George Baur and Fritz Damm were re-elected to the board of directors. In the past year, volume was $14.7 million and net margins were more than $870,000, it was reported by General Manager Ted S. Leipprandt.

09/01/2026

From the pages of The Progress-Advance, Sixty years ago, September 1, 1966: The 75th anniversary of Cross Lutheran Church will be observed in a special service Sunday, Sept. 4 at the church.