The State Dock in St. Ignace underwent major renovation in 1931 and 1932, even as the economy stumbled under the Depression. The new elevator to lift cars to the second levels of several ferries, completed in 1931, towers over the new, enlarged dock as workers begin pouring concrete. Now owned by Arnold Transit, the bottom section of the elevator remains. (Photograph courtesy of Rae Tamlyn) 90 Years Ago

The St. Ignace News

Thursday, June 13, 1918

Vacation days are here. The public schools close this week and the Ursuline Academy will have their closing exercises next Monday evening and it is expected those of the children who are too young to engage in the heavier work will give their attention to the numerous war gardens about the city and enjoy the long rest period of the summer.

Sledel & Peterson have leased the Leveille dock and are making repairs necessary for its use as a base for the fishing operations.

The deer hunters in the state totaled 27,370 during the 1917 season, an increase of about 20 percent over 1916. Just 5,394 persons more.

Capt. Bert Boynton had his mind greatly relieved Monday by the receipt of a letter from his son, Wayne Boynton, somewhere in France. This was the first he had heard from the boy since he depart- ed from New York on a second try for the fighting country. The first time his transport collided with another boat when two days out and limped back into port.

George LaFleur expects to open his barber shop about June 15.

Some of the building that otherwise would have been done in the Snows this season has been postponed because the owners have considered it unpatriotic to build at this time. The U.S. authorities have requested that all unnecessary building be postponed.

50 Years Ago

The Republican-News

& St. Ignace Enterprise

Thursday, June 12, 1958

A public hearing will be held in St. Ignace on Tuesday, June 17, relative to the disposition of the Michigan state ferry docks.

Heavy traffic in the St. Ignace area and the impending bridge dedication celebration have brought pressure for the regulation of transient traders, hawking and peddling. The city council held a special meeting on Tuesday to study amendments to an ordinance governing such affairs.

Shirley Ferris, 18, auburn-haired daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferris of Evergreen Shores (St. Ignace), is Mackinac County's queen for the bridge dedication festival.

Mayor Neil Downing of Mackinaw City has issued a personal invitation to Mayor George Christopher of San Francisco to attend the bridge celebration. San Francisco is the home of the Golden Gate bridge.

Honri Courtemanche, descendent of Jean Nicolet, French explorer who was the first white man to pass through the Straits of Mackinac, will be a guest of Gov. Williams during the Mackinac bridge celebration.

35 Years Ago

The Republican-News

& St. Ignace Enterprise

Thursday, June 14, 1973

Following the traditional personnel inspection, which is part of the Change of Command in the United States Coast Guard, Chief David Radatz, after 39 months as Chief of the St. Ignace Coast Guard station, turned over that post to his successor, Chief Malcolm Archard, who comes to the St. Ignace station from Ludington.

Members of this year's Lilac Festival queen and court are led by Queen Mandy St. Onge, along with Brenda Bunker, Cindy Cadotte, Nancy Cowell, and Margaret Tebbe. All former queens for the past 25 years will be featured in the parade. A street dance will be held Sunday night for teens.

15 Years Ago

The St. Ignace News

Thursday, June 10, 1993

The U.S. Forest Service has obtained title to a 26-mile corridor from St. Ignace to Trout Lake, assuring that it will continue to be used as a snowmobile trail important to the area's winter economy. In St. Ignace ceremonies involving U.S. Senator Carl Levin, the trail was dedicated Saturday morning, June 5.

On one of the brightest, pleasantest days of this early summer, 38 seniors said farewell to their years at Cedarville High School with hugs, handshakes, and the usual cap-andgown photos.

The body of a Clinton Township man, an apparent drowning victim, was found on the shore of Round Island about 10 p.m. June 2 and police said a companion was still missing this week. Meanwhile, the search for two St. Ignace commercial fishermen, missing since May 14, has been called off.