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July 1948
The sun shone relentlessly above, casting a warm golden hue over the landscape as families joyfully descended the sandy slopes leading...
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June 1948
The heavy velvet curtains of the Rogers City High School auditorium, with their deep burgundy hue, seemed to hold their breath, as if...
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May 1948
The spring air was filled with a profound sense of reverence and anticipation as the train whistle echoed over the gently rolling hills...
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April 1948
The early morning chill of April lingered on the shores of Rogers City, serving as a sharp reminder that despite spring's official...
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3 days ago5 min read
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March 1948
The spring of 1948 brought more than just melting snow to Rogers City; it ushered in a renewed sense of hope and vitality for a community...
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6 days ago5 min read
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February 1948
The harsh Michigan winter has firmly gripped Calcite, turning the expansive industrial site into a scene of frost-covered steel and...
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7 days ago4 min read
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January 1948
On New Year's Eve, in various lively taverns scattered across Rogers City, the atmosphere was thick with excitement and a sense of...
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Jun 305 min read
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December 1947
With the air filled with the rich aroma of pine and a sense of anticipation, Rogers City was enthusiastically preparing for the upcoming...
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Jun 294 min read
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November 1947
It’s that time of year again—the Thanksgiving holiday has arrived, bringing with it the crisp air of late autumn, the vibrant colors of...
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Jun 273 min read
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October 1947
The first thing that caught your attention as you stepped outside was the slight chill in the air, a crisp and invigorating sign of...
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Jun 263 min read
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September 1947
Labor Day signifies the official close of summer and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the hard work and dedication contributed by...
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Jun 254 min read
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August 1947
Business is thriving in downtown Rogers City as the humid August sun heats the pavement of Third Street, which is affectionately known...
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Jun 244 min read
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July 1947
As the warm summer breezes sweep off Lake Huron onto the shores of Rogers City, a picturesque scene unfolds as teenagers prepare for an...
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Jun 235 min read
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June 1947
As the Rogers City High School Band played the familiar and stirring notes of "Pomp and Circumstance," a sense of anticipation filled the...
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Jun 213 min read
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May 1947
What began as mere whispers soon escalated into urgent phone calls and visits to neighbors' yards when the devastating news of...
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Jun 203 min read
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April 1947
Plant operations and navigation from the port of Calcite were temporarily suspended due to the onset of severe and inclement weather...
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Jun 194 min read
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March 1947
Traffic on Third Street has become increasingly congested in recent months, a situation that has been exacerbated by the significant...
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Jun 183 min read
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February 1947
Despite the frigid temperatures that often characterize the winter months, the community has wholeheartedly embraced the season by...
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Jun 173 min read
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January 1947
Rogers City experienced its first significant snowstorm of the year, bringing a remarkable accumulation of 15 to 18 inches of snow over...
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Jun 163 min read
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December 1946
This year promises to be a truly magical white Christmas, as families across the community embrace the simple yet deeply heartfelt...
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Jun 143 min read
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