Joseph Fine was a businessman and politician in Marquette, Michigan.
14 Facts About Joe Fine
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Joe Fine's legacy includes Marquette's Board of Light and Power, which operates a municipal power station for the city.
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Joe Fine was born June 13,1895, in the Russian Empire.
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Joe Fine joined the United States Army during World War I and served from 1918 to 1919.
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Joe Fine's service helped him earn his United States citizenship.
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Around the time of World War II, Joe Fine discontinued meals and made other significant changes to the way he operated the Tavern.
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In 1961 Joe Fine entered city politics, running for Marquette city commissioner.
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Joe Fine was re-elected to another two-year term in 1963.
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Joe Fine simultaneously served on the Marquette County Board of Supervisors.
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Joe Fine was instrumental in the formation of the Marquette Board of Light and Power, which operates the city's municipal power plant.
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Joe Fine was elected a charter member of the Board and upon re-election served as the Board's chairman.
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Joe Fine never accepted open support from groups or individuals.
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Joe Fine was active in or supported a number of religious, fraternal, and other civic organizations.
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Joe Fine participated in the Free and Accepted Masons, the Elks Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Kiwanis Club.