Tag: 100th

Marjorie Upton celebrates 100th birthday

PETOSKEY — A major life milestone is coming for one Petoskey resident, who is getting ready to celebrate her 100th birthday on Monday. Born June 17, 1924, Marjorie Upton grew up in a small mining town in the Upper Peninsula, Painesdale. The daughter of a teacher and an engraver, Upton moved to Detroit to study […]

DNC Marks the 100th Anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act with a Multi-State Awareness Campaign and Voting Guides in 7 Native Languages

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced a new print and digital awareness campaign to commemorate the centennial. The ads will launch today and run through the end of the month, and will reach Native communities in Arizona, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin […]

DNC Marks the 100th Anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act with a Multi-State Awareness Campaign and Voting Guides in 7 Native Languages

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced a new print and digital awareness campaign to commemorate the centennial. The ads will launch today and run through the end of the month, and will reach Native communities in Arizona, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin […]

Distinguished retired educator celebrates 100th birthday in Gainesville

Powerful testimonies were shared to honor the impact Gladys Alexander has had in people’s lives during a celebration held for her 100th birthday. “I give God the glory,” said Alexander during the celebration that took place Saturday at Greater Bethel AME Church. “They are beautiful people. I know them from different walks of life. These […]

U.S. Capitol Historical Society to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Indian Citizenship Act with Public Symposium of Renowned Scholars

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society will host an in-person and virtual symposium tomorrow, Thursday, May 23, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act—or “Snyder Act”—that granted Native Americans U.S. citizenship and voting rights.  The symposium will feature several of the world’s leading scholars and authors of Native American history, culture, and politics who will engage […]

Virginia Palo celebrates 100th birthday

Mar. 29—There may be many reasons why Virginia Palo has lasted a century. But clean and simple living has got to be a major one. Palo, of Lewiston, who celebrates her 100th birthday today, has raised five sons, outlived three husbands, never smoked or drank, eats healthy and, according to her health care providers, “has […]

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

ZEELAND, Mich. (WOOD) — A West Michigan World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday. News 8 first told you the story of Dewey Ferman back in November. On Friday, while walking through the double doors leading to his birthday surprise, he was greeted with a bosun’s whistle to kick off 100 years. […]