30 years ago

MARQUETTE – Twenty groups from the Marquette County area decorated trees for the inaugural “Winter Wonderland Walk” holiday tree display at Peter White Public Library and Marquette County Historical Museum. During the open house at the library and museum on Dec. 3, several hundred people viewed the trees and cast votes for their favorites. The display, which may become an annual event, is open through Dec. 30. The results of the public vote are as follows: Best Overall – “Days Gone By” by Marquette County Medical Care Facility; Most Original Theme – “Tweeze the Night Before Christmas” by Jacobetti Center Cosmetology Fall ’95 Class; Best Traditional Tree – “What Can I Give to the King?” by New Life Christian School; Best Workmanship – “Sugar and Spice” by Marcia Peterson, Amanda Zimmermann and Renee Zimmermann; Most Novel Use of Materials – “Critter’s Christmas” by Mr. McGregor’s Daycare Center; Best Use of Color – “Peace on Earth” by Peace Camp/Marquette Homeschoolers/Pax Christi; Children’s Choice – “Hospitali-Tree for Our Feathered Friends” by Mrs. Howe’s First Grade and Mrs. Balmes’ Third Grade at Parkview School.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE – Marquette Exchange Club members James H. Luke and Leonard Johnson recently took time to man the Salvation Army’s kettle post on West Washington St. One day each week during the Christmas season members of the Exchange, Lions, Kiwanis Clubs and the Jaycees take over the bell ringing chores for the Salvation Army. Funds are used for the Salvation Army food basket program for the needy at Christmas. The organization raising the most money for the corps gets a trophy. The Exchangers, who use a bathtub to spur collections, have won the award for several years. Johnson was seen calling for contributions over the loud speaker system while Luke rang the bell to call attention to the kettle shelter.