EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

MARQUETTE – Pledging to support local business, the Marquette County board Tuesday awarded a local office supply company a $140,000 contract to buy furniture manufactured out of the area for the $5.5 million medical facility under construction in Ishpeming.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – Members of Job’s Daughters drill team will compete with other state drill teams in Grand Rapids June 19-21. Mary Ann Martin, 17, John D. Pierce High School junior, led the team in a practice session last night along Kaye Ave. The girls promoted car washes, dances and bake sales to obtain money for their uniforms and part of the expenses to make the trip. James Nancarrow is the leader of the drill team. Mrs. Carl Martin is guardian and Mrs. John Martin is treasurer. Marquette’s group was the second Job’s Daughters drill team to have been organized in Michigan.