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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
2
The text asserts that authority arises from the Constitution, grounding the action in the foundation of U S law. It reflects the principle that government powers are delegated and limited by constitutional provisions and affirmations.
In Bes semer Michigan on July 31 1936 Judge M E Nolan presides in the matter of Elias Tita deceased. Hjalmer Uitto petitions for administration to self or a suitable person. Hearing set for September 2 1936 at 10 am at the probate office. Public notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. W B Fathl Register of Probate.
Five years earlier reports recall William L. Guyer, 68, dying at his Longyear Street home. he served as Bessemer city clerk from 1903 to 1925 and was a charter member of the fire department. Carl A. Olson bought Paradis estate on Silver Street to build a two-story home, with the old Paradis stable torn down. Michael E. Nolan, city attorney, named local attorney for Chicago & North Western Ry and assistant county attorney to Belmont Waples. The Carricks and daughters announced a move to Salt Lake City after long service at Ironton mine.
Polls will reflect voter intent but many voters may decide at the polls. A substantial portion, perhaps a third, could cast ballots without a firm preconception, making precise forecasts difficult.
The Ishpeming Iron Ore notes local demand for hard surfaced highways over a Straits bridge. It counters the Charlotte Republican's bridge advocacy, noting the eastern peninsula already has pavement and many civic groups avoid backing the bridge.
The Detroit News lauds Michigan's Moore-Holbeck act ad campaign as a model of public notice driving delinquent taxpayers to use the annual installment plan. The state borrowed from its emergency fund and hired advertising experts, achieving nationwide attention and prompting other officials to seek copies of its publicity strategy.
The article contrasts declining factory accident records with rising automobile deaths, predicting 1936 will surpass 36,000 deaths. It cites "human element" factors, noting factories enforce safety while drivers rarely face consequences for reckless behavior. Public pressure to drive safely is urged to reduce carnage.
An Associated Press report from Berlin states a leading German newspaper editor was sentenced to life imprisonment for high treason. Officials gave no public reason, but diplomats recall he had shared press orders from the minister of propaganda with foreign reporters, illustrating dictatorship.
P W Saxton cashier of Trout Creek Bank and columnist for Slabs by Sax recounts a bank robbery on July 25 in Cloverland Press. He describes the tense moments, wife Jake’s nerves, and his own five missed shots, noting the bandit fled toward Ontonagon and disappeared near Rockland.
The Bessemer fire department earned the 1937 tournament title of the Upper Peninsula Firemen's Association. The town is urged to assist in making next year's convention a success.
City marshal has collected over 1350 in dog tax and sent funds to the great unknown as owners refused or neglected to pay. If this continues for years the people will see the error of keeping worthless dogs and may abandon dog ownership.
The dog tax has evidently gone the way of the old time poll tax. Both used to bring a tidy sum into the city coffers.
A compact discussion on capitalization such as democratic and republican and on spelling drought or drouth. It also weighs usage of family is versus family are and whether men will return to neckties after looser shirts, reflecting fashion and grammar debates of the era.
A fragment notes Gogebic County residents reacting to the proposed Tugwell Town near Ironwood and questions about living with ongoing government aid over the past fifty years.
A husband crabs at beating a parlor rug while his mother-in-law chides him. She contrasts his task with his father’s harder labor in 1886, noting the easier life of 1936 and urging him to work and be grateful.
In a closing quip, Gogebic Ike suggests it is better to be a wreckless driver than a reckless one, framing the jest as a light closing note. The remark plays on spelling and risk, highlighting a tongue in cheek take on safety versus style.
At a court session in said county on the 31st day of January 1936 Judge M. E. Nolan presiding, the matter of the estate of Mary Tirta also known as Marian Vitto Deceased. Hearing is set for September 2, 1936 at ten in the forenoon at the Probate Office. Public notice of the hearing to be given by weekly publication.
Mortgagees Matt Ulasich and Katarina Ulasich announce a foreclosure sale for the Indenture of Mortgage dated December 1 1924 by Garvey and Moore to the Ulasichs. Sale set for November 5 1936 at 10:00 am in the east front of Gogebic County Courthouse Bessemer. Lot 9 Block 2 Case and Louryear Addition Ironwood with mineral rights excepted.
In Gogebic County Probate Court on July 21 1936 Judge M E Nolan presided over the matter of the estate of Dom. The session opened with formalities as the master of the estate was addressed and proceedings outlined for administration and liquidation.
Joseph Michela filed a petition to admit an instrument as the last will and testament and seek administration. The hearing is scheduled for August 19 1936 at 10 A M at the Probate Office. A copy notice will be published weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
Defaults lasting over ninety days on a February 9 1934 mortgage by George A Shouldice and Violet Shouldice to Home Owners Loan Corporation prompt a forced sale. The notice states a balance of 3531.95 due and schedules a public auction on August 18 1936 at 2 PM at the east door of Gogebic County Court House in Bessemer to settle the debt with the property described in the mortgage.
Notice of sale on a mortgage for property in Ironwood Gogebic County Michigan. Describes Lot 7 Block 24 village plat Ironwood and reserves mineral rights. Mortgagee Home Owners Loan Corporation dated May 18 1936. Attorney D Dwyer Crystal Falls addresses. May 15 1938.
In Gogebic County Probate Court at Bessemer on July 16 1936 Judge M E Nolan presiding William J Hay deceased Mary Townsend Hay petitions for probate of an instrument admitted in Wisconsin to be recorded in Michigan and administration granted to herself or another suitable person Hearing scheduled for August 12 1936 at 10 A M at the probate office notice published in the Bessemer Herald for three consecutive weeks William S Baird attorney for petitioner address Bessemer Michigan.
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