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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
4
E R Bayliss of Detroit arrives to attend the Firemen’s Tournament with other travelers visiting local families. The Rev Charles Wagner of Kalamazoo and Mrs Wagner join guests of the Olson family as friends and relatives arrive from Duluth Chicago LaCrosse and Ann Arbor for visits spanning a month.
Mrs Antone Stallman of Corinth Wis visits at the home of her brother in law Mr and Mrs John Pazdernik. James Schweger and son of Ashland visit with C R Duda and Mrs Jennie McDonald. Eileen and Jean Mullen depart for Green Bay to visit J H Zimmerman. Hiram Olson and son Merle of Duluth spend the weekend with Mrs Mary Truettner. Charles Michela to visit from Detroit at the Hlonary Murray and D Michela homes. John Vivian and family of Houghton stay with James D Vivian over the weekend.
William Happ returns to Chicago after a week with relatives. Mrs. Happ and son plan a visit. Miss Vendla Johnson heads to Milwaukee to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Goldman. H. H. Monical, Puritan school principal, returns from Brooklyn and visits. The Sardini family and William Crowge family hosts are noted. Mrs. Kluge brings Louise Bahmann and Gaylord Bahmann from Clintonville. Caroline Chambretti to Chicago for visits with her sister. Nick Stelchek recovering well from recent surgery at Grand View hospital. Henry Hoffman hosts Rev Fr Ling and Miss Katherine O’Brien plus Mr. and Mrs. Falstead from Marquette. Doris Doner arrives for Firemen's Tournament visit with J. W. Pecard. Dr. and Mrs. Scavarda depart for Flint after a two week visit with John Scavarda. Mrs. J. H. Meagher and children return from visit with C. E Johnson family. Mies Evelyn McDonald arrives from Ackland to spend three weeks with her mother.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Rice and Miss Marion Orchoweki of Detroit arrived Friday evening for a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs joke Awerews and their relatives.
Mr Eed Mre Ironard Jobecom and daughter Martyn Leuchel arrive Sunday morning to visit for two weeks with the former’s parents Mr and Mrs Charlee W. Jobuece.
Mrs L H Burmett and son Warne return to Detroit after a month visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Hayes in Duluth and Superior. Edith Kosker a Dayton nurse visits as guest of Miss Agra Ergianid while Elvira Kosker teaches in Cleveland stays with Miss Anna Thors. Mary Kosker from Cleveland arrives next week to visit. Bernard Kosker expected from Grand Rapids today. Mrs Maurice Johnson and sons Myron and Kenneth of Minneapolis visit J A Moselle family before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Edward Bluett and their son left Thursday for Norway to visit relatives on the way home to Chicago They spent a week here with Mr and Mrs William Crowger the Bluetts' parents and continued their journey after the visit
Mrs. Paul Hoeft and her children, joined by her mother Mrs. Allen, traveled from Lake Gogebic where they summer at their cottage to attend the Firemen's Tournament and spend the weekend at home.
Mr and Mrs Albert Hoar and two daughters Eileen and Althea arrived from Trimountain for weekend visits with Mrs Hoars mother Mrs Ellen Dryavis Mis Althea stayed longer. Mr and Mrs Nick Re and their little son of Milwaukee came Saturday to visit relatives. Mr Re left Sunday and Mrs Re will visit her parents at the Leomard Re home.
Miss Verena Rowett left last night to return to Los Angeles where she is engaged in pursing. She visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rowett, for a week and also visited her brother Johan in Chicago before arriving here.
Mrs Harry Campbell and daughter Deloris and sister Miss Dorothy Rizzie of Chicago visit three weeks with their mother Mrs Rizzle of the Anvil and their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Louis Menghini of this city.
Dr and Mrs CE Stevens and daughter Janet returned from an extensive month long tour through the Canadian Rockies and Western states. They visited Bam Lake Louise Vancouver and California during the trip.
Mr and Mrs Prask Halamea attended the funeral of Mrs Halama's sister, Miss Agnes Hagen, in Watersmeet. They were accompanied home by Mrs Halama's sister and are visiting here this week.
The text notes a longtime Marquette Fire Department member, identified as Mr. Gree or Mabes, connected to Mr and Mrs Malisly of Mar. Guette Vielied here during a tournament with Bre Mellaiy. The fragmentary report confirms the person’s affiliation with the fire department.
Caesar Scavarda, chief of police at Flint, arrived Saturday evening to visit his parents and relatives. The party plans to attend the international police chiefs convention the week of Aug. 4 and will return home afterward. Also noted is Mrs. Scavarda and children visiting, and Mrs. A. D. Johnster with daughter Helen returning from a 16 day motor trip visiting Manitowoc area and Escanaba, Traverse City, Ludington, returning to Manhowoc.
Miss Mary PerBiasi hosted a Thursday gathering at her home honoring Miss Margaret Holley of Lake Linder and former Bessemer resident. Prizes went to Miss Anna Bertolas and Miss Anna Maccani, with a guest prize for Miss Holley. Lunch followed the card play.
A special meeting of Dorcas Chapter No 181 Order of Eastern Star initiated Mrs J Niemuth and Mrs Arvo Wakevainen of Ramsay and Mrs North of this city. After the exercises members from Wakefield served lunch and a social time followed.
Announcements received note the marriage of Miss Dorothea Hansen of Marshfield Wisconsin to Nander M Nelson. They wed Thursday July 24 in Marshfield and will reside in Pittsburgh after August 4. Mrs Nelson taught in the local high school for several years and was well liked during her stay here.
Mrs Edward Fabing nee Lilian Peterson, a bride of this week, was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower held at her home last Thursday evening. Hostesses Ingeborg Bradley and Evelyn Gustafson led fifty guests through a social evening ending with lunch at 11. The honoree received many beautiful and useful gifts from friends.
The Bessemer Wakefield Ironwood Rotary clubs and their wives attended a joint picnic Monday evening at Little Girl's Point. A plated supper was served at 7 followed by dancing until 1. An excellent dance orchestra provided music. The event, arranged by the Ironwood club, left attendees with a very pleasant and enjoyable evening.
Mrs J W Pecard entertained at her home on Monday afternoon for house guest Mrs W C Hart of Los Angeles Bridge was played at three tables with honors going to Mrs CP Wickler and Mrs A J McDonald. Mrs Hart received a guest prize. Lapheap was served at 5 30. The home was decorated with bouquets of garden flowers.
A pink and white birthday cake presided over a small gathering. Present were Geraldine Trach, Myrtle Popps, Janet Dickinson Blanche Andersen, Lorraine Harrington, Gilda Certano, Joan Olsen, Dorothy Melville, Ruth Voetkin and Vida Cox. The little honor guest received a number of pretty gifts from her friends.
Miss Lillian Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Peterson of the Ironton location and Edward Fabiny and Jacob Fabiny were married Wednesday afternoon at 4 at Sharon Lutheran parsonage. Rev F L B W Kestman officiated. The bride wore green satin with a picture hat and carried a bouquet of roses sweet peas and baby breath. Hazel Peterson was maid of honor in yellow chiffon and Evelyn Gustafson was bridesmaid in a flowered taffeta dress. Best man An tone Wysocki assisted the groom. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside at the Lronton location.
In Michigan at the Bessem er Probate Office on July 26 1930 Judge Harry K Ray presiding. Augusta Moreschini Lignarone petitioned for administration of the estate of Joe Moreschini also known as Joseph Marcheni. Hearing set for August 26 1930 at ten o clock in the foreroom. Public notice to be run once weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
An open letter to Genebie County and Wakefield residents warns of a mysterious summer plague threatening Upper Peninsula communities. It condemns traveling show scams that target marriages at tents and fairs, noting the danger of cheap sensationalism and urging vigilance to protect sacred marriage vows.
The document shows judge Harry K. Bay of Probate and Rh. C. C. Solberg as Register of Probate. It notes the date August 18, 1922, and references the copy filed in the county probate office.
A Wakefield Michigan letter objects to a proposed wedding show feature at the county fair during the Assumption Festival. The writer calls it an insult to the sacred meaning of marriage, urges the fair board to reverse the item, and preserves faith and family in the community.
Church notes state Sunday School at 9:45 A. M. with no other services announced until further notice. Names Chas Mel Fraser appear in the note.
Miss Mary Mesich left Sunday evening for Milwaukee where she is employed. She spent the past month visiting at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Mesich. Mary and Julia Parobek, who are employed at Chicago, arrived home this week and will visit for two weeks with their mother, Mrs Suzanne Parobek. Mrs Ed Schmidt arrived Saturday from Milwaukee and will visit for one month at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Anton Chiapuzio and with other relatives and friends. Mrs Otto Vogeler Sr and Mr and Mrs Otto Vogeler Sr and children Clarence and Lorraine, who have been guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Voreler the past week, returned to Milwaukee Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Hyvonen and family spent Sunday picnicking at Rest Lake, Wis. Mrs Harry Campbell and daughter Delores and Miss Dorothy Riggie arrived Sunday from Chicago and will visit for three weeks with their mother, Mrs Joseph Rigabie Sr. Mr and Mrs Louis Galiani, Mrs John Varda and son Henry of Norwich visited at the home of Mr and (Continued on Page 5)
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