Superiorland Yesterdays
EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
30 years ago
MARQUETTE — Four Marquette firemen recently completed 266 hours of firefighter training through the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council in conjunction with the Michigan State Police.
The firemen, Daniel Dagenais, Daniel Everson, Calvin Barton, and Scott Weymouth, each received a certificate after successfully completing the course with instructor, Donald Whitson, which was conducted at the Marquette Fire Department.
60 years ago
MARQUETTE — Sale of the Kawbawgam Hotel Co. which owns and operates the Hotel Northland was announced this morning. The company was sold by Frank J. Russell to Edward L. Pearce, both from Marquette. The sale is effective May 1.
Russell also made the news when he received a tribute from area dignitaries for being a distinguished Upper Peninsula publisher and radio and television executive.
A dinner was held in Lee Hall on the eve of the first anniversary of the WDMJ-TV, which was established by Russell and is the only television station in the Upper Peninsula. A reception was held afterward in the Hotel Northland.