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Copper Detection |
Airports, Airport Buildings, Transportation, Air Travel, Persons |
Seeking copper - Keweenaw Peninsula residents, especially those from the tip area, will see this helicopter maneuvering above their homes tomorrow. Owned by Petroleum Helicopters Inc., a Louisiana concern, the craft is equipped with detection instruments, capable of locating copper deposits. The work is more or less of an experimental nature, since, this is the first time it has been tried on native copper areas. From left, James Ballard, pilot; John Funkey, Memorial Airport service officer, and Steve Nephew, auxiliary officer with the helicopter. The craft will fly over the Calumet and Hecla Inc. lands and will report to ground personnel on its accomplishments. [Image of the helicopter and the three men standing next to it.] Scanned: August 27, 2007 |
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Fires |
Accidents, Fires, Buildings, Dwellings, Housing, Single Family, Transportation, Automotive |
Ripley's bush fire came very close to involving the houses on Third St. yesterday afternoon. The photo shows the proximity of the fire to the homes. [Smoke can be seen surrounding a home. Two automobiles are parked in front of the home.] Scanned: August 27, 2007 |
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Buildings - Hospitals |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Hospitals, Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, |
Addition of a new wing, which will permit for a larger kitchen, a maternity ward, and additional storage space, is now in the preliminary stage on the Memorial Hospital grounds in Laurium. In photo, the hospital and location of the new wing can be seen to the right. Workmen pour concrete from a Gundlach Construction Company truck mixer. [Image of the hospital undergoing phase of construction.] Scanned: August 28, 2007 |
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Artistic Scenes |
Retail Trade, Stores, Retail, Food Service, |
Considerable artistry distinguishes the new Hancock Red Owl store. Those in charge of designing the new supermarket did not fail to stress a number of features admired by all true Copper Countryites, mining and the Keweenaw Peninsulas unusual geographic prominence jutting into Lake Superior. Behind the meat counter is this shafthouse at Quincy, famed No. 8 towering skyward near Mesnard. Billowy clouds waft themselves over the Hill copper district, and at the left of the photo the outline of the Keweenaw Peninsula can be seen. Inscribed on the outline are the names of Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor, Calumet, Laurium, Houghton and Hancock. Behind the big glass plates is the meat division where butchers prepare cuts for the display cases. [Image of the mural located in the stores meat section.] Scanned: August 28, 2007 |
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Mammals - Deer |
Persons, Water, Lakes, |
Could it be that this boy's best friend is his deer? City boys would envy this tyke who frolics with a deer in the water wonderland. [Wonderful photo of a boy with muddy knees standing in the water with his arm around his deer.] Scanned: August 27, 2007 |
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Pets |
Persons, Manners and Customs, |
Beloved pet - Little Nancy Darlene Pascoe believes there is nothing more affectionate than a parakeet. Here she sits with Petey, the bird, which follows her about the house, like Friday followed Robinson Crusoe. Nancy frequently finds Pete perching on her oatmeal dish and when she takes her morning bath, he tries to splash with her in the tub. Two and one half years of age, Nancy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Pascoe of Hurontown. [Nancy offers Petey some of her breakfast.] Scanned: August 27, 2007 |
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MTU - International Club |
Education, Postsecondary Education, Education, Higher, Societies, Persons |
Members of the International Club discuss the final plans for Cosmopolitan Night, a public program to be held in the Memorial Union Ballroom at Michigan Tech. From left are Helmuth Berger, Shashi Sha, Satish Aurora, Nitu Patolia and Sumber Mehta. [Members of the club stand in front of a large map of the world.] Scanned: October 10, 2007 |
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Public Chevrolet Sales - Calumet |
Industries, Service Industries, Transportation, Automotive, Buildings, Garages |
This has been the property site of the Public Chevrolet Sales in Calumet since its establishment in 1933. Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Cadillac automobiles, and Chevrolet trucks have passed through its doors. [View of the building with several vehicles parked nearby.] Scanned: October 10, 2007 |
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Biography - Charles Baullinger and Lauri Lahti |
Industries, Service Industries, Persons, Buildings, Garages |
Charles Baullinger and Lauri Lahti are very important men in Mass because they have great faith in the future of the town and surrounding areas. To grow with the region they acquired the former Martinen Chevrolet Sales. Here they shake hands in observance of the event. The photo was taken on the day they held Open House at their sales room on M26 in Mass. Their smiles indicates that they have been satisfied with the big turnout of interested citizens of the village who came to give the establishment a good look. The guests left satisfied that the new business will be a complete success. [The two men shake hands in front of their new business which advertises free coffee.] Scanned: October 10, 2007 |
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Biography - Neph |
Industries, Service Industries, Persons, |
Gilbert, left, Gerald, center and Ronald Neph are proud of the finished product of Neph Home Improvement. Features of their product are ease of operation, lasting quality and beauty. [The Neph men display some of their doors and windows.] Scanned: October 10, 2007 |