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60 years ago
MARQUETTE -- Sales tax collection in Marquette County during July totaled $317,664.50, the Michigan Department of Revenue announced in its August bulletin. The figure was the highest of any of the Upper Peninsula's 15 counties, Delta County was second with $188,647.99. In Marquette County, with population listed at 60,000, a breakdown of the major sources of tax revenues showed the following: returns, 893; building materials, $20,815; general merchandise, $26,380; food, $92, 877; automotive, $64,377; apparel, $12,458; furniture, $8,765; miscellaneous retail stores, $25,822; non-retail outlets, $66,207.
90 years ago
NEGAUNEE -- Another step in the promotion of Negaunee's winter sports program was taken today when John Torreano, city engineer, left for Grayling, where he will spend the remainder of the week inspecting the winter sports setup there. At the last meeting of the city council, held October 9, a committee was selected consisting of Alderman Hanson, Prideaux and Francisco, to take the lead in carrying out a winter sports program. They will work with a committee from the Lions club, of which W.R. Davey is chairman. It was decided to send a representative to grayling, and Mr. Torreano was appointed by Mayor Bert Agnoli.
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