30 years ago

MARQUETTE – The Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society is looking for volunteers to participate in the Fourth Annual International Migratory Bird Day, May 13, by counting birds for local census efforts in either Marquette or Alger counties. Birdwatchers can volunteer to count portions of either two counties, including backyard bird feeders. They can count for as long, or as little, as they’d like, keeping track of their time, area counted, species of bird seen, and bird numbers. Volunteers are also needed to serve as group leaders and recorders. Scouting reports of recent bird sightings are also needed for both counties.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – Duke Ellington, labeled in many quarters as “America’s genius of modern music,” will bring his famous orchestra to Marquette this month, it was announced today. Under joint sponsorship of the Marquette and Ishpeming Amvets, Ellington’s group will present a two-hour concert in Northern Michigan University fieldhouse Tuesday May 23rd, starting at 8:15 p.m. L.S. Fredrickson, Marquette, Upper Peninsula service officer for the Amvets, said Ellington is expected to bring about a 13-piece orchestra here for the performance.