Donich Wins Bessemer Mayor Pushes Citizens Ticket
John J. Donich was elected mayor as Citizens ticket won most offices in Bessemer's municipal election. He led 849 to 578 over Michael A. Gedda, with key ward results showing Donich capturing three wards and Gedda taking the fourth. Joseph L. Gotta defeated William L Guyer for city clerk, Ole Roge beat Mary Swedberg for treasurer, and all Citizens candidates for supervisor were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Gedda
Bessemer
John J. Donich
Citizens
Donich
Joseph L. Gotta
William L Guyer
Guyer
Liberty
Steve Fodor
Arthur G. Johnson
Oscar Anderson
Gedda
Giedda
Gotta
Tuyer
Ole Roge
Mary Swedberg
Roge
Swedberg
A. John Anderson
Albin Dahlgren Ler
Abelman
Michela
Kalasavicz
Kodor
Hagen
Johnson
Wydeth
Sandin
John A. Johnson
Constable
Gotta Gains Eight Votes On Canvass
The city council canvass added eight votes to Joseph L. Gotta's lead for city clerk over William L. Guyer. Gotta's tally rose to 724 while Guyer stood at 677, increasing his majority to 47. City Attorney Pellow filled the clerk’s chair due to Guyer’s illness as Alderman Velin presented finance and canvass reports.
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Joseph L. Gotta
William L. Guyer
Gotta
Guyer
Pellow
Velin
Finance Committee
Board of
Rogers Urges Road Work in Upper Peninsula
Lansing reports the state administrative board approved highway plans proposed by State Highway Commissioner Reve to designate a 200 foot right of way in Mecom county from Wayne county line to Mt Clemens and to improve a trunk line linking M44 and M28 from Ontonages to Hergland. Also a 10 foot pavement for Rocklend was recommended, with 14 miles in Chippewa and 6 12 miles in Leer en MOS slated for commission consideration.
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Chippewa County
Commission
Monday's Vote Results in Bessemer City
Results from Monday's vote in Bessemer City show initial tallies across precincts. Officials report turnout and explain final certification timing as questions remain about ballot validity and potential recount. Local leaders urge patience while awaiting complete results.
Ironwood elects five to city commission in first vote
In Ironwood, first time voters chose five members for the new city commission from a field of candidates. The successful names are listed with vote counts, while the remaining contenders, led by Claude Larson and John Landere, trailed. Three at large supervisors also won, with Hobert A Dowmlae and V J Deppeten among the elected.
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Ironwood
Commission
Ori
Ah Ob
Ae SY
Oh Ne
Oe Gee
Claude Larson
John Landere
Hjalmer Westerend
W. W. Woodward
Edward
W. Holt
Bimbo Charm Draws Bessem er Audiences at Local Theatre
The Bessemer Woman's Club presented the musical comedy Bimbo on Tuesday and Wednesday nights to enthusiastic crowds. Local talent shone in Katherine Donich as Aunt Portia and Elizabeth Lyons with Earling Velin as Jack Damon, while Albert Swedberg and Frank Duda drew big laughs. The show featured lively choruses, a humorous General Cadaeza, and a Polish command drill led by Captain Johnnie Johnson. Director Hetty Wells of Rogera Producing Co. received strong applause for her work and onstage number.
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Bessemer
Bessemer Woman's Club
Katherine Donich
Elizabeth Lyons
Sylvia
Earling Velin
Jack Damon
Albert Swedberg
Lord Algernon
Frank Duda
Mr. Duda
Jack Trevarthen
General Cadaeza
Dorothea Hansen
Beatrice Gorman
Miss Tibbs
Lillian Hansen
Agnes McNally
Johnnie Johnson
Johnson
Hetty Wells
Rogera Producing Co
Paxtoria
Miss Wells
Ashland Mine at Ironwood Closes Indefinitely
The Ashland mine at Ironwood operated by M. A. Hanna Co. shut down on Wednesday for an indefinite period. Nearly 200 workers lose their jobs as ore prices slump. Superintendent Robert King confirms no changes at Hensemer operations, though shipping remains active.
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Ashland
Ironwood
M. A. Hanna Co
Toy
Robert King
Hensemer
Easter Cantata Sung by Bessemer Choral Society
The Bessemer Choral Society will present the Easter cantata The Seven Last Words of Christ at the high school auditorium Sunday evening at 7:15. Admission is free. soloist Alma Haavisto and choir members perform the works of Gounod Mendelssohn Dubois with Astrid Hansen as accompanist.
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Bessemer
Gounod
Choral Society
Alma Haavisto
Lord
Mendelsohn Mra
F. C, Gorman
Mra
Fred Knight
of Christ
Dubois
George Koronski
George Sorerson
Easter Services Held at Presbyterian Church
The annual Easter services will be held Sunday at 11 30 in the Presbyterian church under the auspices of the Knights Templar Gogeble Commandery No 46. A special program has been arranged.
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Presbyterian Church
Knights Templar
Gogeble Commandery No
Carmelita Dies At Anvil Mine
Carmelita, a pet sucker fish kept by Alderman Joe Baratone at the Anvil mine, died at age three. Baratone notes Horace the pet squirrel has been with the menagerie since 1921 and was seen venturing a mile underground. The Anvil crew seeks a replacement for Carmelita.
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Joe Baratone
Carmelita
Mr. Baratone
Horace
Anvil
Electric sign lights Selin building office tale room
Lake Superior District Power Co installed a ten foot high electric sign last Saturday on the second story of its Selin building office and tales room on Sophia Street. The illuminated sign features colored revolving lights for nighttime visibility.
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Lake Superior District Power Co
Selin
Sophia Street
Crosses Burn as Klan Rumors Grow in Ramsay and Bessemer
Three fiery crosses were burned this week in Ramsay and Bessemer fueling rumors of Ku Klux Klan activity. One cross was erected near the Ramsay riverfront town hall Sunday night, about 8:30, with white stains on grass indicating a length of about 12 feet and cross bars six feet wide. Witnesses saw several men flee in a car before identification. A second torch lit new flames Tuesday on a hill west of Ramsay drawing election night crowds and curiosity. Officials could not confirm whether the acts were Klan threats or mere pranks, with many suggesting local youths were responsible.
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Ramsay
Bessemer
Tilden Hill
Appoint Pellow Township Attorney
William F. Pellow city attorney was named attorney for Bessemer township by the new town board at its first meeting Wednesday His salary is 200 per year Also named were Lr A F Lyon Campbell health physician George Ethier truck and tractor driver Fred Gustafson town hall janitor The first cheese factory in Wisconsin was erected at Ladoga im Liét.
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William F. Pellow
Bessemer Township
New Town Board
A. F. Lyon-Campbell
George Ethier
Fred Gustafson
Election Brings Broad Changes to City and County Offices
In Hessemer Monday's elections four new city aldermen join the council while one veteran returns. the outgoing four include Donleh who becomes mayor. The county board will see retained members from Gogeble area with Ironwood gaining new representation and a new chairman to be elected as Alvin Rummel does not seek reelection. Numerous names appear for city, wakefield, and surrounding townships in a wholesale reorganizational update.
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Hessemer
Wyceth
Herbert I’. Hagen
Arthur G Johnson
Clarence Sandin
John A. Johnson
Councr
John J. Donleh
John Godlewski
Joseph Buratone
Andrew Forstund
Donich
Joseph J. Gotta
Conrad Velin
Herbert
Hiegen Vrank Probelski
Arthur G. Johnson
Mike Chakowski
Peter Wydeth
Mertin Pastori
Clarence Bandin
Louie Anderson
John Johnson
Gogeble County
Wakefield
Ironwood
County Board
Alvin Rummel
City of
Bessemer
Prask Abelman
Joseph Michela
Leonard Kulesarics
Mtwve Poder
A. John Anderson
L. Remmet
W. C. Kert
Hereibrook
Her
Bessemer City Council Fails to Confirm Assessor
The Bessemer city council deadlocked 4 to 4 on Adolph Gedda's bid for another year as city assessor. Mayor Gedda had proposed reappointment, arguing customary two-term tenure, but opposition and a challenge over legality prevented action. The matter expected to be resolved by the new council and mayor.
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Bessemer
Old City Council
Gedda
Adolph J. Gedda
Pastors
Probelski
Adolph Gedda
Donich
Velin
Godlewski
Wyderlic
Baratone
Pastori
Anderson
Welin
Derson
Pellow
City Atney
Dopich
Holland Opposes Troettner Bill in State Panel Debate
Lansing The Troettner Bill to appropriate funds for a state commission to push a Crest Lakes Atlantic waterway faced strong opposition from Representative Holland Cratchitl and Fitch as they warned politicians would misuse the money. The Palmer resolution to raise pay for two-year terms passed committee in part. Holland and others voiced objections. The Upjoha bill authorizing sale of lands held by the Kalmazoo state capital also advanced.
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Lansing
Truettner
Steen
Holland
Cratchitl
Fitch
House
Palmer
John Holland
Kalamazoo
Alo
Former Resident Edward Petersom Dies in Sweden
Word reached here by Mrs. Chas Homers that Edward Petersom died at his home in Olversidan, Dalsiend jeedes, following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, a brother Jobs Detersee of Los Angeles, California, and several nieces and nephews. Petersom was well known among the old settlers who once resided here.
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Chas Homers
Ber Emele
Edward Petersom
Olversidan
Dalsiend Jeedes
Beas Ile
Jobs Detersee
Los Angeles
California
Hessomer
Peterson
Hessrmer
Public Schools, Buses Closed on Good Friday Holiday
Public schools and most bus services were suspended today in observance of Good Friday leading to a quiet municipal day. Residents were advised to limit travel as many offices remained shut.
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Babak
Somree
Mamete
Kulasavicz
Cummins
Burey Cs
Bandin
Guglielmetti
Constable Maraari
Recla
AmGarnon
Weissel
Minkinen
Guerin
Toyila
Guguelmotto
Hetherington
San Sterny
Gustafson
Minnesota
R. L. Lord
The
Wells (Minn) Mirror
Pnneatn Editorial Asociation
Julia Alexander
Lanyer
North Carolina
Ransay
Pellow Township
Wisconsin
Ladoga Im Liét
Wakefield Township
Troettner
Sweden
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