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Roger Morin

It is with profound sadness that Linda, Marie, and Roger Jr. announce the passing of their beloved father Roger Morin, surrounded with love at Bethammi LTC home in the early hours of July 20, 2023. ....

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Houghton life in the 50s | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Gazette


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In the ’50’s, the Houghton School had grades K – 12, all in the grand old four-story school on Houghton Avenue between Pewabic and Quincy streets. The stately “old school” was well-designed to accommodate all 13 grades, and even had a large auditorium and gym, both with balconies. Grade school recesses were a highlight of the day – even in winter.
Marbles was a common game on the playground, and getting “skunked” simply meant “losing all your marbles.” Occasionally the boys would actually stoop to joining the girls in jump-rope play. For the high schoolers, the wood shop and mechanical drawing rooms were on the ground floor under the direction of Mr. Garrity and “Pops” Schaefer. ....

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