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Transportation - Fuel |
Transportation, Locomotion, Boats and Boating, Workboats, Buildings |
On Sunday the largest consignment of disel or fuel oil ever to be loaded on a craft at the Cohodas-Paoli dock was paced aboard the Corps of Engineers sand sucker Hains. Slightly more than 20,000 gallons were pumped into the resevoir tank of the ship from three trucks and trailers with carrying tanks on each. The oil came from Gladstone in Detroit tank trucks. The sand barge has departed for dredging work near Bay City. It had been working for the past week at Lily Pond. [A man stands on top of one of the trucks tanks. The Corp of Engineers ship is tied up at the dock.] Scanned: November 2, 2007 |
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Clubs - Lions |
Societies, Persons, |
Blanket Presbyterian - Saturday night was appropriate for the presentation of the General Raul Madero Blanket to the Houghton Lions Club by Martin B. O'Connor, International Zone chairman. The distinguished serape with Lions Club emblem and name is hand woven by specialized workmen of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. A director of Lions International, the general forwarded the blanket last week to the Houghton unit. Since no more appropriate time than Michigan Tech's faternal night presented itself, the blanket was presented between halves of the game. From left, Mr. O'Connor, Carmen DelliQuadri, Harold Wegner, Ralph Voetsch, George Figge, Joseph Herman and Robert Smith, all staunch Lions. [The men hold the blanket for display.] Scanned: November 2, 2007 |
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Covered Highway |
Transportation, Roads, Woody Plants, Trees, |
The covered highway between Houghton and Redridge is now designated by road signs put up by the Houghton County Road Commission. Labeled "Scenic Highway Aboreal Tunnel," the signs, about 6 in number, inform of the famous archway drive. It was formerly the railroad track bed of the Atlantic Mining Company's line along which the trains of rock cars were hauled by a pint size locomotive from the mine shafts of the Atlantic Mine to the mill at Redridge. [Image of the tree covered tunnel serving as the entrance to the covered road.] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Ontonagon Tourist Center |
Historic Sites, Persons, |
Judge Charles Willman has long been interested in history of Ontonagon County. In charge of the tourist booth on the town's main street, he is mainly responsible for its contents which are in charge of either himself during the day or women assigned the tasks. The Ontonagon historical archive is one of the few so open for public inspection. Here the judge inspects the brass metal which was left in a clump from the bell which reposed in the belfry of the old Ontonagon St. Patrick Church, a predecessor of the present Holy Family edifice. On the wall hang views of the early timber town and photos of its pioneers. [Mr. Willman inspects the artifact from the church bell.] Scanned: November 2, 2007 |
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Ontonagon Tourist Center |
Historic Sites, Sign and Signboards, Human Settlements, Cities and Towns |
Ontonagon's main thoroughfare features this sign indicating location of the historical museum. Within the building over which stand sentry are enclosed hundreds of historic gems of the great Ontonagon country, a land of pioneering timber, metal and agriculture. The museum is one of the few in the Upper Peninsula where visitors have the opportunity of touching the displays and analyzing texture and material. [Photo of the sign indicating the location of the tourist center.] Scanned: November 2, 2007 |
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Ontonagon Tourist Center |
Persons, Historic Sites, |
Mrs. Maude Benik is one of the assistant curators of the Ontonagon Tourist Center which houses many of the important historical treasures of Ontonagon County. Here she looks over an Indian grinding set made out of stone. It is one of the features of the main street exhibit. [Maude displays one of the objects in the center's collection.] Scanned: November 2, 2007 |
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Agriculture |
Persons, Agriculture, Woody Plants, Trees |
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Robinson are among the Copper Country's largest flower growers. They grow about 10,000 to 12,000 glads. Glads are a member of the iris family of bulbous flowers. The Robinsons are members of the National Gladiolus Council. They have commercial varieties and these have taken many championships and blue ribbons. Among the varieties that Mr. and Mrs. Robinson raise are Ares, Regina, San Souci, Spotlight, Valeria and many others. His farm is located on US41, opposite the Onigaming Yacht Club. Visitors are always welcome and Mr. Robinson will graciously show his glads to Copper Country admirers. [The Robinsons are pictured picking flowers from their field.] Scanned: November 2, 2007 |
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Railroads |
Persons, Railroads, Buildings and Structures, Manpower, Labor |
The heat wave's over and fall is creeping up much to the satisfaction of this railroad crew working in the Dollar Bay area. Wesley Polasaari, Harold Honkanen and Foreman Hubert Wuori said last week was most unpleasantly hot, and perspiration far too plentiful. The men find it especially uncomfortable in wooded areas where the air has little chance to move. This shot was taken in a cooler spot near Bay Junction, with cars from the wire and flooring mills in the background. [The three men work on the tracks.] Scanned: November 2, 2007 |
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Road Signs |
Transportation, Roads, Woody Plants, Trees, Sign and Signboards |
This road sign can now be seen on M-26 in Atlantic Mine at the bottom of Van Orden Hill near Cole's Creek and at Redridge as well as intermediate points along the way. It tells the tourist where he might find the Aboreal (tree) Tunnel, the Archway Drive or the Covered Highway, as it is commonly called. [Image of the sign indicating where to turn to find the " Scenic Highway Arboreal Tunnel"] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |
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Fairs - Upper Peninsula State Fair |
Manners and Customs, Fairs, Persons, Manners and Customs, Clothing and Dress |
It was Governor's Day at the Upper Peninsula State Fair Thursday. Governor Williams toured the fairgrounds, spoke briefly in the afternoon and at the evening grandstand shows and dined with 4-H Club members at an annual achievement banquet in the 4-H dining hall. This picture was taken by Frank Madaski, Houghton County Agricultural director. The governor is shown here with the U. P. Queen of Industry, Mrs. Donna Negrinelli of Marquette; Pat Kamarianen, a 4-Her from Pelkie; Miss Marg Latendresse with the 4-H young people from Chassell and Upper Peninsula State Fair Queen Elaine Barley from Menominee. [The governor poses for a photo with a large Houghton 4H banner as a backdrop.] Scanned: November 5, 2007 |