Gogebic County State Representative Race Narrows
The Gogebic county contest for state representative is reduced to three as Frank B. Abelman of Bessemer withdraws to back Croesbeck’s gubernatorial bid. Remaining candidates are Alvin L. Rummel, Ron Wood attorney, Nesto Erickson dairyman, and Harry L. Treaise publisher.
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Gogebic County
Frank B. Abelman
Bessemer
Abelman
Croesbeck
Gogebie County
Charles R. Duda
Alvin L. Rummel
Ronwood
Nesto Erickson
South Bessemer Dairyman
Harry L. Treaise
Wakefield
Rummel Announces Platform for State Representative
Alvin L. Rummel of Ironwood announces his candidacy for state representative from Gogebic county. At 88, he has 14 years of county practice, previously served as Wakefield mayor and county board chairman, and now leads the Gogebic county fair board as originator of the free fair idea. He is a World War veteran and backed by organized labor, endorsing its legislative program and a junior college for Gogebic county.
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Herald
Alvin L. Rummel
Ironwood
Rummel
Wakefield
County Board of Supervisors
County Fair Board
Free Fair Idea
Gogeblie
Has Not Endorsed Any Candidates in September Primaries
John Holland, former state representative and acting postmaster of Bessemer Michigan, denies endorsing any candidates for the September primaries. He cites postal rules against political activity and states residents of Gogeble County are capable of choosing without his endorsement. He notes his own 16 years as a candidate for legislative honors and wishes success to all contenders.
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John Holland
Bessemer
Michigan
Postal Department
Gogeble County
Prck
Harington Family Visits Hibbing Before Returning Home
My and Mrs Blephen Harington and their three children of Hibbing spent a brief Sunday visit here with Mrs and Mrs William Yah While en route from Hiver they visited relatives of Mrs Harington before continuing to their home Harrington, a former beesemer voeldent, was remembered.
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Blephen Harington
William
Surprise farewell party for Fodors at Lake Gogebic cottage
Guests hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Poder and family and Grandma Fodor gathered Sunday at a Lake Gogebic cottage for an afternoon of cards music and luncheon served by Mrs. S Savera Mrs C Johnson Mrs Clarence Tonkin and Mrs Erwin Recker. Toasts were offered by several friends as the Fodors announce their move after twenty five years in Anvil to Iron River where Mr Fodor will work as chief electrician at the mines.
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Fodors
Steve Poder
Grandma Fodor
Lake Gogebic
BL Savera
C. FL Johnson
Mra
Clarence Tonkin
Eewin Recker
Anvil
Iron River
Mr. Fodor
Groesbeck Tours Upper Peninsula Campaign Swing
Former Michigan governor and Republican candidate Alex J. Groesbeck visited Bessemer Gogebic and Ironwood areas yesterday. He spoke at city hall and Wakefield, with local officials and supporters optimistic about Gogebic and Copper Country turnout for September primaries. His schedule included lunch at Dewey's and stops in Alger Marquette and other counties this week.
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Michigan
Bessemer
Gogebic County
Groesbeck
Upper Peninsula
Green
Copper Country
Gogeblie Ring
Iron
Dickinson
Menomine
Sackman Honored At Shower In Neset Area
Mrs Henry Rackman was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs Verner Seppola. The evening included social time and a luncheon. Rackman received many beautiful gifts from attending friends.
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Henry Rackman
Verner Seppola
Mary Ann Cinch Birthday Party Honored at Home
Mrs John Cinch hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Mary Ann s fifth birthday. Guests included Ironwood children Helen Tarle Peter Paijnich Ramsay s Nick Kerec and others. A luncheon at 4 00 featured a large five candle birthday cake with fresh flowers and favors for each child.
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John Cinch
Mary Ann
Helen Tarle
Peter Paijnich
Ironwood
Nick Kerec
Man
Mrs Nyplett of Michigan City Dies After Operation
Ware reports the death of Mrs. Albert Epplett Sr. of Michigan City Indiana after an operation performed Monday. She is survived by three sons Albert Harold and Ammanyvel all of Michigan City. She was prominently known in Ramsay and Ironwood having lived in the city about ten years.
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Ware
Albert Epplett Sr
Michigan City
Indiana
Albert
Harold
Ammanyvel
Nyplett
Ramsay
Ironwood
Discharged From Hospital After Auto Crash
Mike Dianich son of Mr and Mrs Peter Dianich was seriously injured in an auto accident between Bessemer and Ramsay six weeks ago and has been discharged from Grand View hospital where he was treated as a patient.
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Mike Dianich
Peter Dianich
Bessemer and
Ramsay
Grand View Hospital
Birthday Celebration Honors Mary's Eighth Birthday
Mrs Battista Battichio hosted a Monday party at her home for her daughter Mary on her eighth birthday. The afternoon featured games and singing, a 4 o'clock lunch, and a cake with eight candles as centerpiece. Attending were Leona Pribble Lea Orlandi Lorraine Gallani Neil Sandin Kurl Piper Lucille Novotney John and Mary Bottichio. Mary received several pretty gifts in remembrance of her birthday.
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Battista Battichio
Mary
Leona Pribble
Lea Orlandi
Lorraine Gallani
Neil Sandin
Kurl Piper
Lucille Novotney John
Mary Bottichio
Return From Western Trip With Family and Work Quiet
George Frankovis of Paritan, former supervisor of Bessemer township, ended a nearly three month motor journey through fourteen states plus Mexico and British Columbia. The party visited Santiago, California and Seattle, Washington. Vera accompanied him home. Winnie and Helen stayed in Milwaukee for work.
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George Frankovis
Paritan
Bessemer Township
Vera
Winnie
Helen
Frankovis
Mexico
British Columbia
Santiago
Calif
Seattle
Wash
Milwaukee
Surprise farewell party honors Boy Scout Robert Fodor
Robert Fodor son of Mr and Mrs Steve Fodor was honored at a surprise farewell party Tuesday evening at his home hosted by the Boy Scouts of Anvil. Attendees included John Stefanie Frank Rosa Nella Tonsi Paul Figull Louis Callovi George Smiljanich John Campbell Percy Gilbert Fred Negri Robert Zadra Vernon Hecker. He received a fountain pen as a memento from fellow scouts.
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Robert Fodor
Steve Fodor
Boy Scouts of Anvil
Robert
John Stefanie
Frank Rosa
Nella Tonsi
Paul Figull
Louis Callovi
George Smiljanich
John Campbell
Percy Gilbert
Fred Negri
Pour Club members head for week long Michigan camping trip
Orlo Carlson John Parebek John Hiefanie and Erwin Shave, Pour Club members, left by motor Monday for the state farm at Chatham Michigan for a week long camping trip. Mrs William Peterson of Minneapolis arrived home recently and will stay at her parents home for an indefinite period. Mr and Mrs Brneet Danielson and daughter Arnen of Detroit will stay two weeks at Mrs Danielsons parents. Mrs Mark Hoberte and son James returned Sunday after a week at Eagle River cottage of Mrs Robert. Julia Parobek left Saturday for Chicago to be employed and spent two weeks visiting her mother Mrs Husan Parobek.
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Orlo Carlson
John Parebek
John Hiefanie
Erwin Shave
Pour Club
State Farm
Chatham
Mich
Mra
William Peterson
Minneapolis
Will Viet
John Eliweon
Mere
Brneet Danielson
Arnen
Detroit
Will Miet
Local residents plan visits to Milwaukee and Chicago
Miss Mary Ann Perotti left Tuesday for Milwaukee to work there after spending three weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Peter Perotti and relatives. Several others including Mr and Mrs Hats Rometad and family and Miss Adelaide Ford returned from Superior and Milwaukee travels to visit relatives and attend summer sessions. Mr and Mrs Jack Erickson of Gary visited C P Johnson home. Mrs George Hunt and baby arrived from Rast CGrvahd Parks Minn to visit relatives. Domethc Chiapusio and Miss Pavero also left for Milwaukee and stayed with family. Miss Ruby Tillwer spent the weekend with U N Bade in Hateay.
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Mary Ann Perotti
Milwaukee
Peter Perotti
Louis Napo
Dometie
Louise
Nita
Chicago
Adelaide Ford
Superior
Mra
Jack Erickson
Gary
Imad
C. P. Johnson
Hats Rometad
Marinette
Local Residents and Guests Headed to Jobs and Visits
Mr and Mrs Thomas Cockings of Iron Mountain are guests of Mr and Mrs William Barron. James Whitburn and Nick Pairolero depart for Escanaba for work. Numerous families and individuals are noted visiting relatives in towns such as Ziegler Highbridge Marenisco Agate Phelps Bessemer and Ontonagon with trips to Duluth Chicago and Lake Gogebic. Harold Dean born to Mr and Mrs Henry Backman at General Hospital Wakefield and other social visits round out the list.
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Thomas Cockings
Iron Mountain
William Barron
James Whitburn
Nick Pairolero
Escanaba
Domenic Fornelliated
Ziegler
Bernard Devietti
Irene Seppala
Highbridge
Wis
Charles Cappo
Marenisco
Annie Friz
Carl Johnson
George Ethier
Topaz
John Kuntsi
Famiy
Copper Country
Louis Goldman
Mareniseo
Ben Fink
Minneapolis
A. J
Nes
John Hild
Harcock
George Frankevis
States
Jame Hambly
Chicago
Archie Barren
Caroline
Pontiac
Barren
J. Mitchell
Esther
Kate
Mere MacParlete Returns From VYpetlandi Visit
Mere MacParlete arrived Saturday morning with her son Donald and son in law, Fred Coote, from VYpetlandi. In Detroit she stayed with her sister and daughter, Mrs Wetdell and Dr Howard MacParlate. Her daughter Mildred joined for a week before she heads to Ath Arbor Bullday.
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Mere. D. MacParlete
Vypetlandi
Donald
Sominlaw
Prederick Coote
Detroit
Scotieldaw
Mere Wetdell
Howard MacParlate
Mice Mildred
Ath Arbor
Splendid Program for Gogebic County Fair
The Gogebic County Fair and Agricultural Association promotes a three day county fair at the Gogebic County fair grounds on August 1 and 2 with gratis admission this year. A full program of free amusements is planned to attract Gogebic County residents to attend, reflecting the county's prosperity and progress. A proclamation declares Thursday August 14, 1830 from noon as a half holiday, urging business houses and industries to close so workers may attend, dated in Bessemer Michigan by Mayor Otto.
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Gogebic County
Bessemer
Michigan
Cc. A
Otto
Herabels Beat Court House In City Baseball Clash
Herabel baseball team defeated Court House 7 to 3 at the local park to even the city series. Solid defense by Herabels limited the losers to three runs until the final inning while Court House pushes a decisive third game.
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Herabel
Court House
Court House Gang
Motorists Hurt As Cars Meet In Highway Crash
Mr and Mrs Napoleon Martell and two children of Fronton with Mrs Martell's mother of Hancock were returning home when a collision occurred. Mrs Martell Sr was seriously injured being thrown through the windshield. Their son, aged 11, suffered a head injury possibly a skull fracture. The other occupants had minor injuries. They were treated at a hospital and returned to Hancock Monday. The Martells and children do not expect to return here soon.
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Napoleon Martell
Hancock
Mariell
Ann Arbor Reporter Visits Home Town
Ann Arbor Times Daily News staffer Kart Hilligan, a former Bessemer boy and University of Michigan graduate, returned to his hometown yesterday. He spent time with police and court reporters at the Det Ald offve, reflecting on his high school days and his role with the local paper.
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Kart Hilligan
Ann Arbor Times Daily News
Detald
Om Westerday Ari
Bessemer
High Sevien
University of Michigan
Ape Arbor
Bessemer Day Highlighted At Gogebic County Fair
Aug 14 designated as Bessemer day at Gogebic county free fair with Wakefield and Kronwood days the other two. Three day fair opens Aug 18 14 and 15 free of charge with nominal grandstand and parking fees. Entry day Aug 12 for all agricultural and livestock exhibits. Free acts include Billy Smiley Georgia Four Quartet Roscoe Armstrong & Co Fred Reckless Marriot Troupe Lippa Shows. Public legal wedding balloon ascension and motorcycle and horse and auto racing featured. Attendance expected to surpass prior years if weather is favorable.
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Bessemer
Gogebic County
Billy Smiley
Georgia Four Quartet
Roscoe Armstrong & Co
Fred Reckless
Marriot
Lippa
Ironwood
Wakefield
Finnish Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Erickson Home
The Ladies Aid of the Finnish National church will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. G. Erickson. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Finnish Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid
Finnish National Church
G. Erickson
Entertain Aid and League Hosts at Sharon Lutheran
Mrs John Carlson and Mrs Herman Berg welcomed Ladies Aid of Sharon Lutheran Church Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. In the evening they entertained the Luther League members in the parlors.
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Aid and League
John Carlson
Herman Berg
Ladies Aid
Sharon
Mrs Sutherland Honored at Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs. David Sutherland of Streator Illinois was guest of honor at a surprise party Sunday evening hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Mannie. Sixty guests attended enjoyed a social hour and lunch with gifts presented by friends.
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David Sutherland
Streator, I
Jacob Mannie
Sutherland
Methodist Sunday School picnic at Sunday Lake
Members of the Methodist Sunday School held their annual picnic at Sunday Lake on Wednesday. They traveled by Popp's truck at dawn, enjoyed games and bathing, and returned home in the evening after a day of good weather and meals.
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Methodist Sunday School
Sunday Lake
Popp
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Holland
Anvil News
Alex J. Groesbeck
Ramsay News
Nes. Sackman
Frankovns Party
Boy Scouts
George Hunt and Baby
Rast Cgrvahd Parks, Minn
Mre
Atta Mattoonby
C. BR. Anderson
Lake Gogeble
Domethc Chiapusio
Miewlee Pavero
Mie
Atton Pavera
Huby
Tillwer
Mire
U.N. Bade
Hateay
H. Gang
Herabels Annex
Herabels
Novascone
Rf Proctor II
Gotta IB
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Wrobleski
Court House Herakels
Martell
Ann Arbor
Roberts Ammons
Dennis Roberta
Miss Myrtle
Hoyt Ammons
Knoxville
Tennesee
John ©. Hodges
Hodges
Ammote
Moore Finney
Helen Moore
Los Angeles
Warren Hradbury Pinney
Mra. Pinney
Guy H. Moore
Mere Moore
Mies Lacy Willeame
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