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

30 years ago

ISHPEMING — The NICE Community School Board decided against a land transfer Monday that would have changed boundaries between its district and the Negaunee School District. The NICE board originally proposed to transfer land near County Road 510 to the Negaunee district. That would have allowed students in the area to attend Negaunee schools. Currently, about a half-dozen students just north of the Negaunee district must be bused through Negaunee and Ishpeming to the NICE district, said Superintendent William Hyry. Hyry said the NICE board changed its mind because the Negaunee board and some parents opposed the transfer. Negaunee Superintendent Don Mourand said the school district is unable to provide transportation and cannot afford a new bus for the students.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE — The annual Woman’s Club President’s Tea was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Herman Schmidt of W. Arch St. Guests were served both indoors and out. Mrs. Simeon Ball of West Springfield Mass., Mrs. Julius Young, Mrs. John F. O’Neill, and Mrs. Douglas Francis, all of Marquette, were among those in attendance. Proceeds from the tea will go into the club general fund for charitable donations in this year’s budget.