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Scenic Views - Ripley |
Seasons, Water, Smelting |
The rolling hills of Ripley have been admired by thousands of people who relish their skiing opportunities and great scenic values. On last Tuesday, the hills were bare of snow and Wednesday the snow fell and covered the area with a blanket of from six inches to three feet deep. The Samuel Liikala home at the extreme left appears as a bit of Swiss Chalet despite its form of construction. The Michigan Tech ski scaffold can be seen at extreme right top. The black tree area in front is known as the Palm Bush. [Good photo of the ski hill and smelter.] Scanned: April 6, 2009 |
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Schools - Hancock - Edward Ryan |
Buildings, Public Buildings, Education, |
The Edward Ryan School is named after an enterprising merchant of Hancock prior to the turn of the century. It serves the younger element of west Hancock. Its location is north of the St. Joseph Medical Center. [Exterior view of the school] Scanned: April 3, 2009 |
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Schools - Hancock - E. L. Wright |
Buildings, Public Buildings, Education, |
The E. L. Wright school in Hancock is a tribute to the memory of one of the city's memorable citizens. Wright was a member of the Hancock board of Education for more than a generation. The site is one immediately south of the old Hancock mine workings in northwest Hancock. When originally constructed, many of its workers children attended this elementary school. The photo shows only the portal area. The name E. L. Wright is plainly visible. [Exterior view of the school showing the large column supporting a balcony.] Scanned: April 3, 2009 |
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Freda Copper Milling Workers |
Persons, Manpower, Labor, |
These copper milling workers of Freda on route from work on the day shift, are a part of the group which balances the number who are on retirement in this unique town which sets comfortably at the terminus of Country Road 554. These men keep the Copper Range ore crushing plant in operation. From left they are Bert Morin Charles Alaniva, Pete Ruohonen (in rear), Wilho Aho front, Earl Faller, Frank Morin, Henry Karkkinen, George Archambeau, Emil Heltunen, Sam Aho and Raymond Durocher. Kneeling from left: Richard Benbow, Vincent Morin and Francis Brule. Scanned: April 9, 2009 |
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Freda Copper Milling Workers - Retired |
Persons, Manpower, Labor, |
The retired citizens of the little hamlet of Freda equal the number that are employed in the local copper crushing plant. Here waiting for their mail, which may include their retirement benefits are from left: Joseph Morin, John Juntunen, Matt Salminen, John Hakala, Art Lindstrim (a mailman for 21 years who is not yet on the retirement status), Jake Salminen, John Faller, Richard Benbow, Sr. and Frank Nissen. Scanned: April 7, 2009 |
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Businesses - Twin City Style Shop |
Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Stores, Retail, Persons, |
Renovation is good business and the Twin City Style Shop of Hancock applies that principle as an investment in the future. Under the administration of Mrs. Richard E. McGinty of Hancock the shop has undergone considerable changes and an addition has been made to the original section almost doubling the floor space. [Photo of the interior of the shop and some of the merchandise offered.] Scanned: April 2, 2009 |
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Recreation - Dancing |
Persons, Manners and Customs, Recreation, |
The teen-age promenaders are a newly-organized square dance club which has found this folk dance most refreshing. Meeting once a week in Freda, they have learned to swing their partners with all the skill of an oldtimer. Under the tutelage of Mrs. Ross Gamble, the four couples have mastered many types of steps and find it far more interesting than anything offered by the present craze, rocknroll and the jitterbug. Members of the club are, starting with girl on far left and traveling clockwise, Judy Heltunen, Clyde Durocher, Barbara Burkman, James Morin, Marolyn Peters, Clyde Hyttinen, Barbara Hyttinen and Leo Durocher. [All of the dancers wear big smiles.] Scanned: April 3, 2009 |
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Recreation - Dancing |
Persons, Manners and Customs, Recreation, |
"Swing your partner round and round, curtsy now to the belle of the town" calls Mrs. Ross Gamble of Freda, with a lilting rythmic beat of the square dance orchestra over a Hi-Fi record player at the Beacon Hill-Freda School. This group of younsters, age 5 to 12, has been learning the fundamental steps of the barn dance for over a year and is well versed in the social amenities attached to its principles. Curtsying before the start of a dance are: Mary Morin, Kathy Harris, Darlene Durocher, Lucinda Morin, Sandra Burkman and Barbara Jean Gamble, Mrs. Jack Harris, co-teacher of the dance; Mrs. Ross Gamble at the mike, sponsor and instructor, Michael Harris Clyde Archambeau, Patrick Harris, Raymond Durocher, James and David Gamble. In left background are Leo and James Durocher, the former the president of the club. [The girls, dressed in flaring skirts and boys in cowboy attire get ready to dance.] Scanned: April 2, 2009 |
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Churches - Chassell - St. Anne's |
Buildings, Church Buildings, Human Settlements, |
The St. Anne church of Chassell has undergone extensive renovations and redecoration, which was completed this week, making it possible for the congregation to enjoy and appreciate the neat and colorful surroundings in time for Easter. Fr. Frederick L. Hofmann said that members were very energetic and generous with their time and money to make this possible. It's been almost 40 years since any work had been done on the church. [Interior view of the church.] Scanned: April 2, 2009 |
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Bands - Tamarack Band of 1903 |
Musical Groups, Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress, |
The Tamarack Band of 1903 was a musical aggregation of 36 pieces directed by Clarinetist Tony Roland. Here it is shown at a "Butcher's" picnic at the Tamarack Park. A very popular band with Copper Country fans, it appeared on an average of four times a week at various picnics and social events. Members present in photo are front row from left, Tom Pollitt, John Hicks, Adolph Schuette, Homer Harvey, Tony Rolando, Art Pollard and Emil Putansu; second row, Will Joana, Art Pollard (no relative of the other Art), Herbert Bohana and Elmer Johnson; third row, Will Prideaux, Jack Pollard, Jack Williams and Tonkin Williams; fourth row, Joe Lutey, Art Barkell, Henry Kline and Arthur Jones. In back row, are two members, Will Williams and Joe Knechtges. [The band dressed in their uniforms along with their instruments pose for a photo. Some youngsters sit on the bleachers dressed in their finery.] Scanned: April 2, 2009 |