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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1925

Page

3

Local Notices and Personal News Chronicle

Mr. Oscar Guatafeon operated on Monday for relief from gall stones at Grand View hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shefka welcomed a son born at their home Wednesday. April 15, Mrs. George Keough returned to Watersmeet after visiting relatives. John Rowett returned from Iron River on business. Mrs. Charlotte Anderson and son Naward returned from Duluth after a visit. Dorothy Truettner arrived from Ann Arbor for Easter at home. Mrs. Morton Cook and children returned to Eagle River after visiting Mrs. Cook’s sister. Miss Doris Swanson spent Easter with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swanson. William Shaw returned from Stevens Point after a visit. Louis Babicky returned to Wausau for work after Easter with parents. Miss Florence Bennetts returned to Kon Mountain to teach after Easter. Clara Hedson returned from Dollar Bay after Easter, teaching at Harding school. F T Thobert released from Iron Mountain and Green Bay on business. Mrs. B J Kuivinon returned from Ashland after goiter operation at St Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C A Ottosen left for Stevenson, Minnesota to reside. Ottosen employed by Bell Telephone. Dorothy Hansen returned from Marshfield for Knaster vacation. she teaches in city schools. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wolfort and baby daughter returned to Manitowoc after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartell.

St Joseph's Hospital Ashland Charles Swanson Doris Swanson Florence Bennetts Kon Mountain

Purify in the Spring with Hollister's Tea Cleansing

Spring cleaning for the body urged with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to cleanse the system and improve sleep, appetite, and overall well being. Bessemer Pharmacy promotes the remedy for seasonal renewal.

Hollister Bessemer Pharmacy

Miss Amelia Anderson Visits After Evanston Return

Miss Amelia Anderson returned yesterday from Evanston Illinois where she had been employed. She will stay here for an indefinite period visiting at her home.

Amelia Anderson Evanston

Miss Ada Strom Returns From Evanston Easter Visit

Miss Ada Strom returned Monday from Evanston HL where she visited Easter with her sister Miss Ina a Northwestern University student and family friends in the region.

Ada Strom Evanston Ina Northwestern Universty

Miss Elizabeth Lyons Returns From Plymouth Vacation

Miss Elizabeth Lyons a teacher in the Bessemer public schools returned Monday from Plymouth Wisconsin where she spent the vacation period at her home.

Elizabeth Lyons Bessemer Public Schools Plymouth

Local Notables Attend Visits and Family News

Paul Anderson recovers after appendix operation at St. Josephs hospital in Ashland. Mrs Harry Middleton, daughter Betty and Mrs Carl Liese of Marble Minnesota visit relatives for a week. Mrs Hattie Peterson and daughter return from Lansing after attending the funeral of their daughter and sister Mrs Karl Muzzey. Betty and Jack Muzzey stay for an indefinite period.

Harry Middleton Betty Carl Liese Marble Minn Mrs. Middleton Carl Solberg Hattie Peterson Frank Williama Lansing Karl Muzzey Little Betty Jack Muszzey

Local residents and visitors share Easter travel notes

John Ralone left Monday evening for Milwaukee to stay several months. Mrs Albert Anderson left yesterday for Duluth for medical attention. W. Baird returned Monday from Lansing after business. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hmunson and children Joyce and Maurice visited Saxon with Mrs Hmunson’s mother. Emeryhead and Arthur Rice and sons Arthur and Clarence from Ashland visited Mr and Mrs L B Rice. Mr and Mrs Campbell of Ashland visited in-law and daughter. Mr and Mrs H W Byrne hosted. Mr and Mrs James Halama and baby traveled to Ontonagon for Easter with Mrs Halama’s mother. Laura Martin taught in Bessemer schools spent Master vacation with sister Mrs C Seeley in Hurley. Miss Marion Cole returned from Ashland after Kester holidays. Miss Mamie Vigo returned from Calumet during Easter holidays. she teaches in Bessemer schools. Mr and Mrs Nela Jacobson of Shomaston spent Master Sunday with Gust Carlson and wife.

Laura Martin Bessemer C. Seeley Hurley Wis Mamie Vigo Calumet

Local Residents Return From Visits In Area

Mrs Willan Markstrom returned Monday to her home in Wausan after a several day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Bubby Miss Lomps Erickson returned to Munising Monday evening where she is engaged as a teacher in the schools there. Celeste Riazard Clement Caavasie and John Botae returned to Caspian Mieh Tuesday afternoon after visiting at the Silvio Brentur home and with other friends.

Willan Markstrom Wausan Charles Bubbky Lomps Erickson Munising Celeste Riazard Clement Caavasie John Botae Caspian Mieh Silvio Brentur Viola Hoffman Marinette Henry Joffman

Easter Holiday Visits Spread Across Marinette Area

Local residents return from Rockland Michigan and Ann Arbor Michigan while relatives move between Detroit and Marinette for extended visits. Students and staff such as Miss Hoffman and Charles Scavarda plan Easter holidays with family, and neighbors recount travels to Calumet and Puritan school duties.

Miss Irone Bayliss Returns Home From Detroit Visit

Miss Irone Bayliss came back to Detroit Saturday after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs H R Bayliss. Miss Jeanin Oster returned Monday from Tron River Michigan where she spent the Easter vacation with friends.

Irone Bayliss Detroit Mrs. H. R. Bayliss Jeanin Oster Tron River Mich

Miss Niomi Belather Returns Home From Marquette Visit

Miss Belather Niomi a city schoolteacher arrived back Monday after visiting at her Marquette home during the Eastor holidays.

Misa Lundquist Returns to City Schools After Holidays

Misa Ruth Lundquist an instructor in the city schools came back Monday from Marquette where she spent the holidays at her home.

Misa Ruth Lundquist Marquette

Becker Family Visits Duluth For Daughters Hospital Care

Mr and Mrs Paul Becker and Pauline spent Friday in Duluth visiting their baby daughter receiving medical care at St Marys hospital.

Paul Becker Pauline Duluth St. Mary's Hospital

Miss Lillian Hansen Returns From Chicago Easter Visit

Miss Lillian Hansen, instructor, returned from Chicago after visiting friends during Easter. Miss Mary Loncharte left Monday for Munising to resume her duties as a city school instructor after a weekend at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Robert Loncharte.

Miss Mary Loneharge Returns to Manitowoc Convent Visit

Miss Mary Loneharge, a Holy Family Convent student, arrived in Manitowoc Wisconsin on Tuesday after a ten day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Vincent Loncharge.

Mary Loneharge Manitowoc Wis Holy Family Convent Vincent Loncharge

Dorcas Society Entertained at Sharon Lutheran Home

The Dorcas society of Sharon Lutheran church met last night at Mrs. Emil Marander’s home for a social gathering and program.

Dorcas Dorcas Society Sharon Lutheran Church Emil Marander

Mission Society Meeting At Sharon Putheran Church

The Mission Society of the Sharon Putheran church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Oscar Gustafson.

Mission Society Mission Society of the Sharon Putheran Church Oscar Gustafson

Circle No. 1 entertains at Presbyterian La Wes Aid

Circle No 1 of the Presbyterian La Wes Aid will entertain in the church parlors on Wednesday April 22. Members are requested to be present.

Presbyterian la Wes Aid

Meeting Monday Night Initiation at Lady Maccabees

Initiation exercises are set for Monday evening April 20 during the regular Lady Maccabees meeting. A program is planned and lunch will be served. All members are urged to attend.

Lady Maccabees Hedge

Hartung, Miss Helen Thompson and Mrs. M. L. Desendorf

Hartung and Miss Helen Thompson join Mrs. M L Desendorf in a social page item noting their participation in a local event and affiliation with community groups.

Party For Daughter Honors Sixth Birthday

Mrs Jack Nylund entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of her daughter Lillian sixth birthday. Guests included Alfreda Dahlgren Christine Regent Marion Billi Louise Olson Elsie Nylund Mamie Harju Leonard Erickson Douglas Dahlgren Waino Hirtenen Melbourne Berg Ernest Korne John Harju and Lillian Nylund with games and lunch served.

Jack Nylund Lillian Alfreda Dahlgren Christine Regent Marion Billi Louise Olson Elsie Nylund Mamie Harju Leonard Erickson Douglas Dahlgren Waino Hirtanen Melbourne Berg Ernest Korne John Harju Lillian Nylund

Surprise Birthday Party for Mary Ballone at Joe Maccani Home

A Monday evening surprise celebration at the Joe Maccani residence honored Miss Mary Ballone on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Jeanette Zeidion Tina Jacobson Lena Gervasio Anna Bertolas Philomina Sofia Josephine Sofia Madlyn Kr lawinski Prina Bros 80 Elsie Thomasini Katherine Mary Ballone James Prost Lillian George Ballone and Mrs J Maccani. The guest of honor received a decorative gift.

Mary Bailone Joe Maccani Mary Ballone Jeanette Zeidion Tina Jacobson Lena Gervasio Anna Bertolas Philomina Josephine Sofia Madlyn Krlawinski Prina Bros. 80 Elsie Thomasini Katherine James Prost Lillian George Ballone J. Maccani

Joint Meeting Links Ironwood Bessemer Wakefield Clubs

About 65 members from Ironwood Bessemer and Wakefield attended a joint meeting at the Wakefield Memorial building. Mrs W W Woodward Tronwood was elected president of Gogebic County Federation Woman's Clubs and other officers were chosen. Margaret Pecard reported on the Bessemer club’s year and a luncheon for 250 followed with spring flower decor and pink and yellow color scheme.

Ironwood Bessemer Wakefield Wakefield Memorial Building W.W. Woodward Tronwood Gogebic County Federation Woman’s Clubs C. F. Winker W. CG. Hart Wakefild E. P. Neidhold Margaret Pecard Bessemer Woman's Club

Eastern Star Lodge Elects Officers and Initiates Members

At a regular meeting the Eastern Star lodge elected Worthy Matron Mrs. Edward Pascoe and Worthy Patron Reve Chas. Mel Fraser for the year. Other officers include Associate Matron Mrs. William McMinn Secretary Mrs. Pred Wright Treasurer Mrs. E. W. Felling Conductress Mrs. Oliver Berger Associate Conductress Mr. James Proctor and alternate O. S. Torell to attend the Grand chapter in Detroit. Last night six members were initiated including Mrs. Owen Smith and Mrs. RaiMarsh of Bessemer, Mrs. James Ford of Anvil, Miss Ruth Lyon Campbell, Mrs. AL FL Lyon Campbell and Mrs Lade of Ramsay. A social hour followed with lunch.

Eastern Star Lodge Edward Pascoe Chas Mel. Fraser William McMinn Pred Wright E. W. Felling Oliver Berger James Proctor O. S. Torell Detroit Owen Smith Raimarsh Bessemer James Ford Anvil Ruth Lyon Campbell AL FL Lyon-Campbell Lade Ramsay

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting Planned for April 22

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday afternoon April 22 in the church parlors. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs. B Sherman Mrs. Charles Hendries Mrs fd Bluett and Mrs JH Hendricks.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Ladies Aid The Presbyterian Church

Social Tomorrow Night at Finnish Lutheran Church

A social will be held tomorrow evening at the Finnish Lutheran church with tickets for sale. Aprons fancy work and other articles will be on sale. Lunch will be served. A formal invitation is extended to the public.

Entertains at Card Party Hosted by Mrs Shebert

Mrs F O Shebert hosted a Wednesday evening card party at her home Hull with four lively tables. First prize went to Mrs Philip Lauzon and consolation to Mrs Pauline Hooft. A luncheon followed at 11 o'clock for 16 guests.

F. O. Shebert Hull Philip Lauzon Pauline Hooft

Party Hosts and Bridge Tea at Mahan Home

Mrs JH 0 Mahan and Mrs T Trevarthen entertained friends Friday afternoon at the Mahan home. Bridge was played at two tables with honors awarded to Mrs J Tables of Florence and Miss Florence Thompson. Luncheon was served to guests including Mrs Duck Trevarthen, Mrs Peter Weatin, Mrs B Tubbe and Mrs HL.

JH. 0. Mahan T. ‘Trevor Mahan Florence Florence ‘Thompson Luneh Wis Mra Duck ‘Trevarthen Peter Weatin B. Tubbe

Day of the Freak Rigger Clash Sparks Mockery

A fragmentary dialogue shows two men arguing over Baxter who allegedly hides behind a woman's skirt. The exchange portrays tension and calls one man a freak for his supposed behavior.

Rigger Baxter

Purdy Philosopher Advises on Borrowing Caution

Ed Purdy's philosophy warns against borrowing. if necessary, borrow from a pessimist who never expects repayment, to avoid difficult debts and keep expectations low.

Ed Purdy

Then She Shot Him

A brief humorous item notes a scene where a woman shoots, followed by a quick exchange in a shop with a clerk offering brushes after being asked for fine tooth combs. The anecdote captures a streetwise quip in a light, period-voice tone.

The Senator and the Lobbyist Exchange

A baffling exchange hints at how a politician perceives a bill. The lobbyist claims the Senator did not read the measure, saying he palm it.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oscar Guatafeon Grand View Hospital Michael Shefka George Keough Watersmeet John Rowett Iron River Charlotte Anderson Naward Dorothy Truettner Ann Arbor University of Michigan Morton Cook Eagle River Mrs. Cook Jack Trevarthen William Shaw Stevens Point John Shaw Louis Babicky Wausau Charles Babicky Clara Hedson Dollar Bay Harding School F. T. Thobert Iron Mountain Green Bay B. J. Kuivinon St. Joseph's Hospital Mra. C. A. Ottonen Stevenson Midh Mr. Ottosen Bell Telephone Company Dorotheny Hansen Marshfield Erwin Wolfort Paul Anderson Rey Superior Presbytery Chippewa First Presbyterian Church Heck Hol, Bernier Wittersmert Pafternoon Frank Halama Lowell Popps Watersmeot the Safe Deposit Blues Kale Lear Inna Bankers Safe Deposit Box Plannigan Cms Gethin al Ir Vasutaebotm Nibaspetet Peoples State Bank John Ralone Milwaukee Albert Anderson Baird Herbert Hmunson Joyce Maurice Saxon Hmunson Emery Mr. and Arthur Rice Arthur and Clarence Mr. Rice Rice Campbell of Sond In-Liaw H. W. Byrne James Halama Ontonagon Halama Walter Thompson Marion Cole Kester M Kok Nela Jacobson Missox Martha Iste Areng Rockland, Mich Puritan School LL. MceQuown Stambaugh Jack McQuown Dirund View Hospital William Mucaynskioo Nettie Orchowski Peter Loncharte Northern State Normal Robert Londhuarte Charles Scavarda John Scavarda Redner Mes Ter Gnather Hetty Webb Lillian Hansen Chicago Mary Loncharte Robert Loncharte Kevin Neshoud Pennsylvania Teaings Cos Av Lange Wes Elmer J. Kuivinen D. Pepferson Chiropractor Avival Devas Store Ressemier Raymond J. Mullen Bessemer, Mich First National Bank Gogebic County
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