Former Local Resident Describes Michigan Winter Weather
Maurice Durkee writes from near Atlanta Michigan about a rugged upper peninsula winter. He recalls life in a dairy farming family long settled in Michigan and notes several days with temperatures below zero.
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Michigan
Maurice Durkee
Atlanta
Mich
Lower Peninsula
Detroit
Durkee
Mr. Durkee
Russell Stokley
Chronicle-Telegram
Winter in the North Country A Chronicle of Snow and Life
The narrator describes a deep winter with 36 to 40 inches of snow since late November, plowing methods, and the beauty of snow covered pines. Deer hardships, feeding efforts by the Atlanta Sportsmen’s League, and local winter sports including rabbit and wildcat hunting, ice fishing, and ski courses are detailed along with family life, hobbies, and isolation from nearby towns.
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Highway Department
Atlanta
Maurice, Jr
Elyria
Atlanta Sportsmen’s League
Canada Creek
Onaway
Cheboygan
Russ Davies
Masonic Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Colliers
Ohio
Lyndon Chapter Honors Birthdays
Guests from Se ville Oberlin and Elyria attended the Lyndon Chapter of the O E S meeting with Worthy Matron Agnes Wise and Worthy Patron John Curtiss presiding. George Woodruff pro temmed as associate patron Maxine Finley as marshal and Eleanor Terrell as Adah. The auxiliary meeting will be hosted by Evelyn Papp of Grafton on March 7 with husbands as guests. Ten members and one guest had birthdays in January and February.
Isolationist Mood Sparks Local Debate On Mail Delays
Residents lament three or four days without mail or papers and discuss self sufficiency. The note reflects a brisk but playful stance on independence and information access.
Birthday tribute marks lodge gathering
Worthy Patron Curtiss led a meeting after greeting guests and presenting a small gift. A George Washington birthday tribute article was read, thanks given to Dorothy Maurus and her refreshment committee, and a short skit honored the birthday and wedding anniversary of the worthy matron. Edna S Wilcox and Edith Hatlings spoke as part of the program. Refreshments followed with ice cream cake and coffee served by Miriam Miller and committee.
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Curtiss
George Washington
Dorothy Maurus
Genevieves
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