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- Still Roarin': Blind River Lions Club Committed to Community, World - The Standard, 2006The Blind River Lions Club saw its inception in 1953 and has consistently done great work for not only the local community but also for worldwide destinations. They have provided for glasses, seeing eye dogs, supported minor baseball, lit up the Town Park and helped with the Loggers Memorial.The Blind River Lions Club saw its inception in 1953 and has consistently done great work for not only the local community but also for worldwide destinations. They have provided …Blind River Public Library
- Near Century of Baptist Faith in Blind River. Immanuel Baptist Church Laid Its Foundation, Path To Future In 1908 - The Standard, 2006The Michigan Avenue church was began in 1908 and still stands. A testament to its durability and strength of its congregation. This article gives a little background history of this historical building. This is part 1 of a 2 part article.The Michigan Avenue church was began in 1908 and still stands. A testament to its durability and strength of its congregation. This article gives a little background history of this …Blind River Public Library
- Church Founders Lay Future Near 100 Years Past - The Standard, 2006Part 2 discusses the joy and music that Baptist parishioners found within the walls of Immanuel Baptist over the years and how the structure of the Baptist church differs from Catholic and Anglican denominations.Part 2 discusses the joy and music that Baptist parishioners found within the walls of Immanuel Baptist over the years and how the structure of the Baptist church differs from …Blind River Public Library
- Family History Tied With Taverns - The Standard, 2006The Riverside Tavern is a Blind River landmark. From its beginnings as a boarding house to its eventual tavern days it has been a place for people to gather. It lasted through several wars Prohibition, and 2 month Brewers Retail strike in 1958. Interesting reading for sure.The Riverside Tavern is a Blind River landmark. From its beginnings as a boarding house to its eventual tavern days it has been a place for people to gather. It …Blind River Public Library
- Blind River 100 Years of History and More - Part 1 - The Standard, 2006This is a one page newspaper article about the beginnings of the Town of Blind River. It follows the history from the time of the arrival of indigenous people to later years and the formation of the actual town.This is a one page newspaper article about the beginnings of the Town of Blind River. It follows the history from the time of the arrival of indigenous people to …Blind River Public Library
- Blind River 100 Years of History and More - Part 2 - The Standard, 2006This is Part Two of a story published in the Standard moving forward in time covering some of the industries that drove the growth of Blind River, such as logging, trapping, and fishing.This is Part Two of a story published in the Standard moving forward in time covering some of the industries that drove the growth of Blind River, such as logging, …Blind River Public Library
- Normac To End Her 66 Year Career - The Standard, 2006This is a reprint of a story from the archives of The Standard with photos provided by the Blind River Timber Museum. The article gives some history and stories about the Normac, a car ferry that saw service on the Great Lakes from 1902 to 1968.This is a reprint of a story from the archives of The Standard with photos provided by the Blind River Timber Museum. The article gives some history and stories about …Blind River Public Library
- Fourth Beach Was Number One With Town - The Standard, 2006The writer recalls the days of summer spent at First Sand Beach at the east end of Blind River by many townspeople. It recalls days of being young, family picnics, and outdoor sports such as volleyball, bocci, and bonfires.The writer recalls the days of summer spent at First Sand Beach at the east end of Blind River by many townspeople. It recalls days of being young, family picnics, …Blind River Public Library
- Final Days Of Blind River's Police Force - Part 1 - The Standard, 2006Prior to 1969 Blind River had its own police force and this article discusses what type of duties the officers carried out and how things have changed over the years.Prior to 1969 Blind River had its own police force and this article discusses what type of duties the officers carried out and how things have changed over the years.Blind River Public Library
- A Fistful Of Wood - The Standard, 2006This is a colorful description of the Town of Blind River in its heyday when logging and mining were king. It it is a lively tale of by gone days that is worth a read.This is a colorful description of the Town of Blind River in its heyday when logging and mining were king. It it is a lively tale of by gone days …Blind River Public Library
- From The Kitchen To The Clubhouse - The Standard, 2006The Blind River Curling Club was built in 1956 and has been the hub of many enjoyable gatherings. This article provides some history of its 50 + years.The Blind River Curling Club was built in 1956 and has been the hub of many enjoyable gatherings. This article provides some history of its 50 + years.Blind River Public Library
- Catholic Church, Priest Leaves Mark on Blind River - The Standard, 2006The Catholic Church played a lot part in the history of the area around Blind River from the missionaries arrival in the mid 1800's to a snow machine riding "circuit" priest named Father Dufresne, who was the first priest to be buried in Blind River. This is a bit of …The Catholic Church played a lot part in the history of the area around Blind River from the missionaries arrival in the mid 1800's to a snow machine riding "circuit" …Blind River Public Library
- Palace Fan Sounds Off On Movie House - The Standard, 2006The Palace Theatre built in 1928 could seat 400 people and was not only a movie theatre, but was used for theatrical productions, electioneering, and a "defacto" newsroom during the war yearsThe Palace Theatre built in 1928 could seat 400 people and was not only a movie theatre, but was used for theatrical productions, electioneering, and a "defacto" newsroom during the …Blind River Public Library
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