Lake Superior trip traces Porcupine Mountains and Lake of the Clouds
Mrs. Idith M. Gates writes from Eagle River Wisconsin about a Lake Superior journey visiting Ontonagon and the Porcupine Mountains. She notes elevation around 2023 feet, copper industry activity south of the area, Gogebic Lake as a resort spot, and Highway 11 and 70 inns along the fishing resort belt. The family enjoys small fish meals in a cabin setting and plans to cover a local fair in the next letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
W. J. Gates
Eagle River
Wisconsin
Lake Superior
Ontonagon
Pops
Porcupine Mountains
Lake of the Clouds
Gogebic Lake
Idith M. Gates
Diver Brings Up Real Treasure
Arthur McKee of Homestead Florida holds a five year lease granting him access to 12 miles of under ocean real estate off Florida. On a speaking trip he describes sunken treasure hunts as a serious venture using diving gear and underwater cameras near Key Largo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N.Y
Arthur McKee
Homestead
Fla
McKee
Key Largo
Life At Its Lowest Ebb Sautre of Town City
The item notes social visits and family gatherings in a small town context. George Dennison of North Engish and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill of Richland visited Mrs. Nellie Aggson. Carol Yoder and family stayed with Marie Yoder. Ad Whetstine obituary referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Washington
Towa
George Dennison
North Eng
Harry Hill
Richland
Nellie Aggson
Carol Yoder
Carol
Marie Yoder
Discoveries of Silver Bars and Treasures Hit Museum
The Smithsonian hailed 70 pound bars of silver found by McKee as a stunning discovery of the year. Tests show the ingots mined in Africa are 99.56 percent pure. Finds also include ivory tusks from a slave ship, coins like pieces of eight, and an emerald earring. McKee founded the Museum of Sunken Treasure, Inc. in Plantation, Florida to house the treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Africa
McKee
Museum of Sunken Treasure, Inc
Plantation, Fla
Dougherty-Nejedley Vows Are Spoken
Dougherty and Nejedley wed at Sigourne, with Rev Steinme officiating. The couple, from North English and Wellman, will reside in Wellman amid plans for a future home and employment at the Wellman Creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Nejedley
Wellman
Jeanete Dougherty
North English
Milan Nejedley
Sigour
Steinme
Harry Dougherty
Fred Nejediey
Earl Martin
North English High School
Wellman Creamery
Couple marks 56th wedding anniversary in quiet observance
The couple observed their 56th wedding anniversary on Sunday with a low key celebration. Mr. Whetstine remains in poor health as the day was devoted to restful visits from afternoon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whetstine
Insect Eaters Across Cultures and Continents
A civilized man avoids insects while preferring crabs oysters snails and frogs legs. In contrast the Hottentots view a locust plague as manna from heaven. Australian bushmen eat raw insect larvae in varied forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hottentote
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mts
Dinette
Mrs
Ad Whetstine
Iowa
Independent
Board of Education
Board of Directors
Board of Infectors
Warl Wetter Associates
Uel Masonic Temyte
Des
Carre Marner
John Winborn
Iowa City
John Bissey
Leonard
Margaret Bissey
John Longwell
Sam Longwell
Evie Jallmer
Black Hills
Washington, Iena
Independent School District
C. PL Weldin
Board of
South Side Square
Red
Roy Ser
Supreme Refrigerator
T. V. Consolette
Nam
Motorola
RADIO
Riy
TV Guild
Payne‘s
Radio Shop
Washington, Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!