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Hunting |
Manners and Customs, Recreation, Wildlife-Related Recreation, Hunting, Persons, Water, Lakes |
Howard F. Snure, left, shows his Canadian Geese to Senator Leo H. Roy. The senator was in the Copper Harbor area shortly after the birds were shot. [Mr. Snure, standing near Portage Lake, holds the geese by the neck as he shows them to Senator Roy. Please see comment section for further information.] Scanned: December 5, 2007 |
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Awards |
Persons, Buildings, Public Buildings, Courthouses, |
High Honors went to the Copper Country Bar members and their dean, John Kiiskila, this morning when the American Bar Association presented a certificate for accomplishment during the year. The certificate recognizes the unit's sponsorship of outstanding projects in the field of public relations. One of these was Career Day held for high school freshmen at Michigan Tech in April. From left, Judge Leo Brennan, who accepted the award on the part of the local bar, and John Kiiskila who presented it. Upper, Lawyers Donald McQueen and Theodore Messner, both of whom read congratulations from the national and other organizations. [The men stand in front of a American flag and pose for a photo holding their awards.] Scanned: December 5, 2007 |
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Buildings - Railroad Depot |
Persons, Railroads, Buildings and Structures, Railroad Stations, |
Section man Oliver Huhta of Portage Entry looks over the face of a clock which goes back more than 60 years. Thousands of people have set their watches by this timepiece on the wall of the South Shore depot in Houghton. The clock originally was in the old Mineral Range passenger station near the Naval Reserve armory in Hancock. [Mr. Huhta checks the time on the tall, ornate Howard clock.] Scanned: December 5, 2007 |
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Buildings - Schools |
Education, Buildings, Public Buildings, |
Fr. Lester Bourgeois gives the once over to the automatic electric clock and program system which is located in the principal's office. The new St. Joseph-St. Patrick school in West Hancock officially opened Monday morning, Jan. 5 with 8:30 sessions. [Fr. Bourgeois checks the operation of the clock mechanism.] Scanned: December 5, 2007 |
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Houghton County Memorial Airport Terminal |
Airports, Airport Buildings, Transportation, Air Travel, |
This alcove is the nerve center of the new Memorial Airport Terminal to be dedicated Tuesday at Oneco Field. The new terminal is warm and comfortable. The lobby is decorated in green and features an appealing fireplace. [Photo of the stark North Central Airlines gate. Please see comment section for more on the dedication of the terminal.] Scanned: December 5, 2007 |
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Portage Lake Lift Bridge |
Transportation, Bridges, Transportation, Automotive, Seasons, Winter |
Use Other Walk - This sign on the northeast side of the bridge is almost unnecessary these days with the Portage Lake area snowfall so great. This is the first year the walk has seen so much snow before Yule. [Traffic passes over the snow covered bridge. Houghton High School can be seen in the distance.] Scanned: December 5, 2007 |
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Cemeteries |
Burials, Cemeteries, Seasons, Winter, Woody Plants, Trees |
While the folks at home were busy clearing snow for 32 consecutive days, those who had departed knew no task worthy of disturbing their peace. This was Christmas Day at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lake Linden where the white sparkling snow lay in undisturbed beauty on gravestones of those who no longer have winter griefs to bear. [Serene photo of the cemetery where each of the gravestones wears a cap of snow.] Scanned: December 5, 2007 |
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Skiing |
Manners and Customs, Recreation, Sports, Winter Sports, Skis and Skiing, Seasons, Winter, Persons |
Fred Lonsdorf, Michigan Tech ski coach, believes in starting skiers at the youngest age possible. Here, Fred demonstrates the downhill schussing position to oldest daughter, Lynn. Lonsdorf has done more for skiing in Michigan and the Midwest than anyone else. He truly is the old pro of Mont Ripley and children as well as adults are amazed at the smoothness of the Lonsdorf technique. They clutter around him for tips and advice and probably will continue to do so for some time to come. Fred stresses one point and calls this the best tip he can give any skier or potential racer - "get out and practice." Lonsdorf truly practices what he preaches, because all Lonsdorf coached skiers get plenty of practice and racing experience. [Image of Fred and daughter on the Mont Ripley ski slope.] Scanned: December 5, 2007 |
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Monuments |
Historic Sites, Historical Markers, Seasons, Winter, Woody Plants, Trees |
The Houghton Soldier, marching through the drifts, is wearing the world's coldest imitation mink hat. Heavy snow is predicted for the Copper Country, and conditions could conceivably grow worse after winter begins on Monday. This is the most snow that has ever fallen in the Houghton area by this time of the year, about 82 inches at press time. Truly a monumental fall. Tennis, anyone? [The statue erected in memory of Houghton Company is shown as it appeared after a heavy snowfall.] Scanned: December 6, 2007 |
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Cities and Towns - Houghton |
Human Settlements, Cities and Towns, Seasons, Winter, Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Stores, Retail |
Go Ahead, cry in your beer, but the fact of the matter is, Copper Country cars are at least visible beneath their snowy burden. Houghton boasted a paltry 69 inches this morning, hardly enough to fill your galoshes as the photo indicates. It was taken on Shelden Ave. [Image of the street after a snowfall. The dental offices of Dr. Kangas are visible on the upper level of one of the buildings. Dale's Flower and Gift shop is below.] Scanned: December 6, 2007 |