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Superior History

Rachel Reeve Spear and the Red Cross Canteen

MARQUETTE — Rachel Cooper Reeve was a native of Camden, New Jersey, who attended the Friends Select School of Philadelphia and received a Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College. While visiting the Abe Mathews family in Marquette in 1901, she was introduced to Franklin “Frank” Bennett ...

History quiz

QUESTION: Which woman formed the Marquette Women’s Welfare Club in 1914 and served as its first president? a. Olive Pendill b. Abby Longyear Roberts c. Olive Harlow d. Helen Longyear Paul ANSWER:B, Abby Longyear Roberts

Samuel Carey: Black, Civil War vet, barber, Negaunee resident

MARQUETTE — Samuel Carey (or Cary) is the only African American Civil War veteran known to have lived in Negaunee. Samuel was born in Putnam, Ohio, between 1833 and 1838, with 1837 seeming like the most probable year. His parents, Isaac and Nancy Carey, were both born in North Carolina, ...

History Quiz

WUESTION — "Finland Calling" or "Suomi Kutsuu" was an iconic, long-running Finnish-American television show produced by WLUC-TV6. The primary host during the show’s 53-year run was Carl Pellonpaa. Who was his original co-host in March 1962? 1. Albert “Al” Quaal 2. Clarence B. ...