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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1925

Page

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Bessemer Club to Stage Bimbo musical next week

Enthusiasm rises as the Bessemer Woman's Club gears up to present Bimbo the musical comedy next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Elks hall. Director Betty Wells announces a large ensemble cast including Sylvia Vandevoer Elizabeth Lyons and Jack Damon Earling Veolin with elaborate chorus and dance numbers.

Bessemer Woman's Club Elks Hall Bimbo Bessemer Elks Betty Wells Rogers Producing Co Chicago Sylvia Vandevoer Elizabeth Lyons Jack Damon Earling Veolin Algernon Somerset Albert Sweiberg Lillikoza Dorothea Hansen Hiram Budd Frank Duda Aunt Portia Katherine Donich Agnes McNally Lillian Hansen Georgianna Tibba Beatrice Gorman

Portrait Of Peter Gedda Given Legion Portrait Of Peter Gedda

Fragmentary obituary note honors Peter Gedda a World War I veteran and Legion portrait subject. It mentions a hall ceremony and local family ties, with unclear details about the exact date and location of the tribute.

Peter Gedda Peter Tavdde Wight Michaeludda

Pinafore Proceeds From High School Production

The high school glee clubs staged H M S Pinafore last Thursday and Friday, raising about 200 dollars for the milk fund after expenses. Rector F C German noted the Washington Vinadium house hosted both nights and elaborate costumes accounted for the bulk of costs.

F.C. German Washington

Bessemer High School Placed on Accredited List

Bessemer High School has been placed on the accredited list of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools after a Chicago meeting. Principal A J Matteson received a letter from Prof J B Edmondson of the University of Michigan noting 133 Michigan schools are recognized, with eleven new ones this year including Bad Axe Big Rapids Detroit St Leo East Grand Rapids Grand Rapids St Mercy Holland Christian Lapeer Plainwell Ypsilanti Lincoln Consolidated and Zeeland.

Bessemer High School North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Chicago A. J. Matteson J. B. Edmondson University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan Bad Axe Big Rapids Detroit St. Leo East Grand Rapids Grand Rapids St. Mercy Holland Christian High School Lapeer Plainwell Ypsilanti Lincoln Consolidated Zeeland

New Parlor Bus Arrives in City

A new Fageo passenger bus added to Bessemer Taxi Co fleet arrived Tuesday for excursions and long distance trips. It seats 31 passengers and rivals railway parlor cars in comfort and luxury. The blue exterior and leather upholstering promise a homelike interior. the bus cost about $5000 and drew much attention this week.

Bessemer Taxi Co Allogeble Santfort

Chicago Train Adopts Hour-Earlier Evening Run

The Chicago bound train from Lomwood shifts to depart at 7 30 PM and arrive earlier, due to a new schedule change. The service previously left at 8 30 PM and stops in Milwaukee and Chicago at revised times, with the change effective in April as per fiscal agent records.

Chicago Lomwood Earliur L. Dlvtnrme Chaletty Milwaukee Chivegn

Parsonage Sale Plans Beside Easter in New Parsonage

The church announces the new parsonage will be built following Easter near the Immaculate Conception parish. The current parsonage is to be sold and a newly designed home will rise on the adjacent parcel under Rev. Ceariens Sargule’s oversight.

Asvard Ceariens Peetor

Tornado relief funds top fifty dollars in region

The Missouri disaster prompted the local Red Cross to report about fifty dollars raised at two banks for relief, with continued contributions welcomed. Ironwood donors totaled nearly 370 dollars, and combined with 280 dollars from the county Red Cross, five hundred dollars was sent to the stricken area.

Missouri Wines Indiana Red Cross Cobb Ironwood County Gogebic Murphysboro American Red Cross Murphyhore Tri-State Qanols Salvation Army Volunteers of America

Junior Prom Planned by Bessemer High Class of 1926

The annual Junior Prom of the class of 1926 at Bessemer high school will be held at the hondrome on May MW. Pellehaemer's Orchestra will provide the music.

Bessemer High School Hondrome Pellehaemer

Ballot contents list for local state offices and offices

Ballots show candidates for state offices including Supreme Court Justices Regents and State Board posts. Republican and Democratic names appear for offices such as Superintendent of Public Instruction State Highway Commissioner and local posts like mayor and clerks with numerous misspellings in party labels and names.

Supreme Court John Leo McDonald George Mc Clark Evans Holbrook Patrick H. O'Brien Supt. of Public Instruction Republikan Thomas BE. Johnson Marvin S. Plaman State Board of Education Frank Cody Fanny E.G. Ryan John Ss. Evan State Board Agriculture Dora H W. Stockman L. Whitney Watkins Benjamin H. Halstead Minnie F. Kaltenbrun Wirt McClane Little Catherman Prank Rogers Democratic Henry McCarty Geo HB. Stickle Bessemer Herman Berg Albin Dahlgren Liberty Party A. John Anderson Citizens Party Frank B. Abelman Joseph Michela Leonard Kulasavicz Steve Fodor Fodor Abelman Michela Kutasavicz Irwin J. Neault Emil Sandwick Harry L. Cummins Peter Wydeth August Janey John Godlewski Joseph Baratone Andrew Forslund John Donich Herbert P. Hagen Louis Otto Arthur G. Johnson Oscar Anderson Costante Guglielmett Clarence Sandin Joseph Billi John A. Johnson Supreme Court Justice University Regents Stute Board of Education State Board of Agriculture

Polish Missionary Completes Weeklong Mission Here

Rev. William J. Bulawy a Polish missionary finished a week long mission at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church for Polish parishioners. The Polish visitor has lived in Poland and has been in America since last September conducting missions for Polish people. He and local pastor Rev. C. G. Swoboda are old friends from childhood.

William J. Bulawy St. Sebastian's Catholic Church Bulawy Poland America Kulawy CG. J. Swoboda

Mayor as Commission Leader Passes New Charter Plan

The proposed charter would make the mayor the executive head and presiding officer of the city commission. The mayor would appoint police health fire and city attorney with commission approval and could initiate removal of officers for misconduct. Sessions would be public weekly with a four member commission and a 14 day publication of proceedings.

Bessemer Commission Health Elecer City Commission

Births Reported for March in Bessemer City Clerk Records

Nine births and zero deaths were logged for March by the city clerk. The first quarter of 8026 shows eleven births and two deaths. Read as listed are March births to multiple families including Aldo Virgilio, Bon Williams Webber, Josephine Mew, Josephina Milowaki, Alien Marauel, Donne Carton, Marto Suvanulli, Dave How, Laoulev Pubor, and others.

Bessemer Ron Aldo Arcale Virgilio Bon Janos Williams Webber Jdaughter Josephine Joseph Importa Josephing Hen Milowaki Maret Alien Guy Marauel Donne Walter Carton Marto Nick Suvanulli Dave Attra Frank Hevls Laoulev Aire Pubor Matti

New Lumber Yard Purchases City Warehouse

A construction firm contracted and Micheln seized the large warehouse owned by W H Vetere, planning to renovate after April 3. The venture involves converting a small preexisting structure into a storage and future sale site, with financing and materials from multiple suppliers and lenders.

Contratty & Micheln W H Vetere Iushwrohh Dale Helv Ae Lentes

CEDDA DONICH CONFIDENT OF MONDAY VOTE

The article notes both candidates Gedda and Donich expect a tight mayoral race in Monday's election with ward-by-ward splits. Donich leading in the third ward and Gedda in the fourth, while observers see even fights in wards one two and five with prior mayoral votes totaling 1252.

Cedda Donich Michael A. Gedda

Wart contest and election outlook in Athens township

The article notes a wart contest in Athens township with candidates from the Citizens and Mocoploe parties claiming strong chances at the annual election. Heavy campaigning and local party activity are shaping expectations for turnout and results.

Athens

Man Dies in Hospital After Operation

Roykovich, age 40, dies in Cran View hospital following surgery for a ruptured appendix. Burial services planned with Catholic church involvement. brother and local undertaker assisting. arranged Wednesday burial.

Dubn Roykovich Cran View Burke Aual

Warden Appointment Sparks Controversy in Mihiges

Herman Bireugh, commissioner of the department of light and water, is named warden for Mihiges. The appointment follows his long service in law and order and public duties amid questions over selection and qualification.

Herman Bireugh Department of Light and Water Mihiges Iseugh

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