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December 1949
As winter winds swept over the steel-gray waters of Lake Huron, the harbor at Calcite was alive with the sounds and sights of a bustling...
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Aug 3, 20254 min read
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November 1949
In the crisp November air, just as the first light of dawn began to break over the horizon, hunters emerged from their rustic camps...
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Aug 1, 20253 min read
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October 1949
The autumn air was alive with excitement as 700 costumed children filled the gymnasium of Rogers City High School on that enchanting...
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Jul 31, 20254 min read
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September 1949
The crisp morning air carries the sharp chill of Lake Huron's winds as the first shift whistle sounds at the expansive Calcite quarry of...
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Jul 30, 20254 min read
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August 1949
The sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the August sun mingles harmoniously with the smoky aroma of campfire embers, creating an...
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Jul 28, 20254 min read
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July 1949
The summer air was thick with the sweet scent of popcorn and the smoky aroma of grilled bratwurst as Rogers City came alive on the...
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Jul 23, 20254 min read
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June 1949
On a warm June evening, the atmosphere surrounding Rogers City High School is infused with the enchanting aroma of blooming lilacs, their...
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Jul 22, 20254 min read
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May 1949
The warm May sun cast long shadows over Main Street, illuminating the vibrant community spirit of Rogers City as the proud residents...
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Jul 21, 20256 min read
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April 1949
The church bells of Rogers City rang out melodiously across the crisp April morning, their rich bronze tones resonating harmoniously over...
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Jul 19, 20255 min read
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March 1949
The ice-bound harbor of Rogers City slowly began to yield to March's hesitant warmth, with the sound of cracking and groaning echoing...
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Jul 18, 20254 min read
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February 1949
The winter of '49 found the students of Rogers City bundling up in heavy coats and boots as they navigated the familiar corridors between...
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Jul 16, 20254 min read
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January 1949
Residents of Rogers City awoke to discover their lakeside town transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland, with heavy snowflakes...
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Jul 15, 20253 min read
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December 1948
As December's harsh winds swept over the gray, choppy waters of Lake Huron, the booming sound of machinery at the Calcite operation...
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Jul 14, 20253 min read
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November 1948
Residents of Rogers City eagerly made their way to local polling stations to partake in a presidential election that held significant...
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Jul 13, 20254 min read
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October 1948
The crisp autumn air echoed with the lively voices of Rogers City residents as they made their way to the football field, their breath...
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Jul 12, 20254 min read
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September 1948
The crisp promise of autumn filled the morning air as children's footsteps echoed along the sidewalks of Rogers City on the first day of...
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Jul 11, 20254 min read
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August 1948
The humid August heat shimmers off the courthouse square's brick pathways, creating a mirage-like effect that dances in the air as...
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Jul 9, 20254 min read
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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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Jul 8, 20254 min read
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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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Jul 7, 20253 min read
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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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Jul 6, 20254 min read
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