The Peter White Public Library in Marquette is pictured. (Journal file photo)

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

30 years ago

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming City Council will enforce the five-minute rule for public speakers at its meetings by ringing a bell. Mayor James Tobin Wednesday ordered that a timer with a bell be installed so the public will know when five minutes is up. “Some people are almost as windy as I am,” Tobin said. The council Wednesday said a person can now bring up an unlimited number of topics during the five minutes instead of just two. The time limit is only for the beginning of the council meeting and people may reserve time to speak on agenda items during the meeting.

60 year ago

ISHPEMING — Two big dances are on tap for teenagers in the City of Ishpeming tonight, one at the Ishpeming High School gymnasium and the other at Kron-Dingfelder Hall in St. John’s School on Pine St. Chaperones for the youth center dance at the gym are Mrs. David Bussone, Mrs. George Carlson, Mrs. Maurice Carlson, and Mrs. Mathew Isotalo. At the Kron-Dingfelder Hall tonight, a record hop will be held from 8 until 11:30. The youth dance at St. John’s is part of the three-day bazaar festivities which began yesterday. Chaperones for this dance are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturm, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Portale, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dishnow, Mrs. Mary Manzoline, Robert Waara, and Mrs. Frank Tasson.