The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-01-27

improvement of highways near Ely.
Erected detour signs and posted ely
signs at main highway intersections In
this part of the state.
Had State Division of Drainage and
Waters send men to Ely to study water
levels on White Iron Lake and other
lakes in this vicinity. Also took mat
ter of water level on White Iron Lake
up with town and county boards and
the Minnesota Power and Light Com
pany and was instrumental in MAIN
tanning a lower head of water at the
Eve Lake Dam during the high water
season.
Urged replacement of the Prairie
Portage Dam and repair or replacement
of the Dam at the outlet of Fall Lake,
the one at the outlet of the Bear
Island Lake and of Dams on the Kaw-
ishiWi and Stoney Rivers.
Urged the legalization of the Four
Mile Portage between Fall Lake and
Eastwood Lake.
Urged the establishment of a fish
hatchery near Ely.
Opposed any proposed diversion of
funds from the Fish and Game depart
ment.
Requested the state to construct a
Fish and Game Research Laboratory"
at Ely.
Endeavored to secure a sub-district
C. c. C. headquarters for Ely.
Urged and helped secure proposed
road to the Pike River Fish Hatchery
near Tower.
Filled out over 10 applications for
fish fry for the lakes and streams near
Ely and planted 353 cans of wall-eyed
pike, ATS cans of lake trout, ISL cans of
brook trout and IS cans of loch leven
trout with the assistance of IS local
men and game wardens. Sent applica-
ton to Federal Hatchery for bass
fingerlings.
Asked for and secured repair of the
grade crossing on the BURNSIDE Spur,
east of Robinson.
Saw the completion of the new Ely
Post Office as urged by the club last
year Asked for and have been assured
of $4,000 for murals for the lobby of
this building.
Arranged for dinner for Mr. Harper
Sibley of the U. S. Chamber of Com
merce, while on his visit in Ely.
Co-operated with the Pathe News and
the Minnesota Tourist Bureau in the
taking of moving pictures in Ely and
vicinity. Also co-operated with the Ely
Theatre in the taking of local moving
pictures.
Sent speakers to Duluth for talk over
WEBC on Ely and vicinity.
Had copies of Retail Fair Practices"
sent to all Ely Food Retailers.
Sent letter and literature to all dele
gates of the S. S. c. U. Juvenile Con-
vention which was held in Ely last year.
Sent delegates to st. Paul, urging new
construction and maintenance on High
ways No. and No. 169.
Called attention of State Highway
Department to error on location of
Highway No. l on Weekly Highway
Condition map and had same changed.
Sent the Junior High School Band to
the Embarrass and Pike River Valley
Fair.
Helped finance City baseball, Junior
Baseball, Ely Boy Scouts, Ely Hockey
Teams, Ski Club, Ely Drum and Bugle
Corps and Winter Sports Carnival.
Financed the July 4th celebration. Fur
nished prizes for bicycle safety driving
Financed and sponsored the Ely Com
munity Fair.
Helped finance Christmas baskets for
the poor and purchased Christmas Seal
Bonds
Asked for and secured the allotment
of snow pillow for Ely and vicinity from
the Highway Department.
Appointed Committee to study labor
situation in Ely.
Completed an Industrial Survey of
Ely and vicinity which it is hoped will