Congressman John Bennett Dies After Cancer Battle
Rep. John Bennett of Michigan, dean among state lawmakers, died at 60 in Chevy Chase Maryland after a two month illness from cancer. A 20 year Congress veteran he chaired GOP interests on the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and recently weighed withdrawing from the September primary. He leaves widow Corrine and three children, John II, Mrs. Harry Harner, and Mrs. Leo Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennett
Michigan
Chevy Chase
Ontonagon
Congress
GOP
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Victor Knox
Bennett
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Ontonagon County
Corrine
Leo J. Cannon
John B. Bennett II
Bethesda
Harry Harner
Washington
Mrs. Martha Young Succumbs Monday
Mrs. Martha Young age 91 died Monday night at her son in law and daughter Arthur G Johnson residence 32 E Longyear St where she had lived six years She was born January 12 1873 in Wausau Wisconsin and practiced dressmaking until retirement She survived by son Haroun Young daughter Mrs Johnson a granddaughter two great grandchildren brother Otto Schchow sister Mrs Emma W Schroeder funeral in Wausau Thursday at 1 30 p m Ritter Deutesch Mortuary burial Pine Grove Cemetery Also included is Clare D Coxey former Bessemer man promoted by General Telephone Muskegon June 1963 to Rates and Tariff Engineer having lived at 620 Straley North Muskegon He is a 1956 A D Johnston High School graduate and EMU B S in business management and state Jaycees director active with Boy Scouts He resides with his family in Muskegon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Young
Arthur G. Johnson
E. Longyear St
Young
Martha Schochow
Wausau
Wis
Charles Young
Haroun Young
Johnson
Bessemer
Otto Schchow
Virginia
Mina
Emma W. Schroeder
Winter Park
Fla
Erna Talaska
Ironwood
Ritter-Deutesch
Ortewien
Pine Grove Cemetery
Clare D. Coxey
Clyde Coxey
E. Longyear
General Telephone Company
Muskegon
P. A. Betty
Coxey
A. D. Johnston
Camp Plagens Enrolls Sixty-Six Boys For Ten Day Session
Eighty six boys aged 12 to 13 enroll for a ten day Camp Plagens session directed by Rev Daniel Sparapani a major seminarian from Bessemer with Corbin Eddy of Houghton as head counsellor Fr David LeLievre handles spiritual duties Mrs Bob Reeder of Ontonagon is camp nurse and cooks Mrs Carl Repinski and Mrs Marvin Richardson of Bessemer supervise the kitchen The program includes riflery archery swimming horseback riding field day baseball camp fires and night programs The session ends August 19 with a retreat for men beginning August 21 to 23 Inquiries are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Plagens
Daniel Sparapani
Bessemer
Corbin Eddy
Houghton
David LeLievre
Bob Reeder
Ontomagon
Carl Repinski
Marvin Richardson
Mrs. Rice Jr Farewell Party Feted Local Official
Former Bessemer police chief and city marshal Mrs. Rice Jr. was honored at a farewell party. The piece notes his nine years on the force and leadership roles, with references to community and civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Rice JR
Yellow Truck Co
Bessemer City Police Force
Iron River couple wed in double ring ceremony at St Agnes
Jeffers and Johnson unite in marriage at St Agnes Catholic Church Iron River with 225 at a buffet and 300 for reception. The bride Sandra Lou Jeffers and groom Rockney B. Johnson planned a two weeks trip to Yellowstone before settling in Milwaukee. Attendants included maid of honor Mary Jo Rulkoski and bridesmaid Joann Langa. Best man Daniel Johnson with groomsmen and ushers from both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Lou Jeffers
Lou Jeffers
Hilltop Addition
Iron River
Rockney
B. Johnson
Bernard K. Johnson
Hadley St
Bessemer
St. Agnes Catholic Church
Thomas Anderson
Mary Jo Rulkoski
Joann Langa
Tiny Linda Lee Jeffers
Daniel Johnson
Marquette
David Jeffers
Gary Jeffers
Roland Kitto
Brian Kapugia
Bruno Hall
Yellowstone National Park
56Th St
Milwaukee
Iron River High School
Milwaukee Business Institute
W. J. Egan
Wisconsin Motors Corp
Ironwood
Sullivan, Ill
Racine
Hurley
Phillips
Crandon
Menasha
Antigo
Ladysmith
Wis
Wakefield
K. I. Sawyer Afb
Kingsford
Personal notices of marriages births and travels in the region
Mrs H Doro formerly Clara Supercynski returns to Milwaukee after visiting the Supercynski home. Frank Pairolero Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pairolero of Ramsay graduates from IBM School Norfolk VA with MASA rating and is stationed at Great Lakes IL. Lawrence Upton and family return from a two week sightseeing tour across Wisconsin Minnesota the Black Hills South Dakota Idaho Montana Wyoming including Yellowstone. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs John Kevari of 907 S State St Bessemer on Saturday August 8 at Divine Infant Hospital Wakefield. Dave Berg of New York visits his parents on Yale Avenue. Mr and Mrs Francis Boyle and Mr and Mrs Brian Boyle return to Detroit after visiting Joseph Maccani and family. Mrs Joyce Davidson of Grosse Pointe Woods leaves after vacation with Serafino Savera. Harold Hoffner returns from a 10 day vacation in Mexico City and Mexico. Mr and Mrs Richard Jacobson and children Tommy Paul Cathy return to St Paul after vacationing with aunt Mrs Frank Hoffner. Mrs Hoffner to visit her brother and sister-in-law W O Jacobson in St Paul. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Robert Tusa of Bessemer on Monday August 10 at Grand View Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pairolero Jr
Frank Pairolero
Ramsay
IBM
Norfolk
Virginia
Great Lakes, Ill
Lawrence Upton
Debra
Jack Strand
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Black Hills
S. D
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
Gallatin National Forest
John Kevari
S. State St
Bessemer
Divine Infant Hospital
Wakefield
Richard Jacobson
Tommy
Paul
Cathy
St. Paul
Frank Hoffner
Hoffner
W. O. Jacobson
Mrs Erma Wilson Dies After Detroit Auto Accident
Mrs. Erma Wilson former Bessemer resident dies from injuries after an auto accident in Detroit. Widow of Dr C W. beeme was a former Army Surviving area son Dr. Wolk Witeea. Jane and Denise Wilson, sister Mrs Vera Foltz visiting in Bessemer. brother George Webb and nieces. Nearly 99 per cent of Alaskan land is federally owned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Detroit
C. W.beeme Dea
Wolk Witeea
Tee Eepadeemiare
Jane
Denise Wilson
Vera Foltz
George Webb
George Baksic to Teach in Mt. Morris
Mr. George Baksic is slated to teach in Mt. Morris. Mrs. Bonita Furmanski returns to Van Nuys, California after several weeks’ visit here.
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George Baksic
MT. Morris
Bonita Furmanski
van Nuys
Calif
Completes Course Capt Charles J Berwald in Air Force Medical Service
Capt Charles J Berwald son of Mr and Mrs Percy Berwald 302 Galena St Bessemer recently completed the orientation course for officers of the U S Air Force Medical Service at Gunter AFB Alabama He received instruction in aerospace medical subjects and administrative procedures and is assigned to Okinawa His unit supports the Pacific Air Forces mission for defense of the U S and its allies Dr Berwald attended the University of Michigan.
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Charles J. Berwald
Percy Berwald
Galena St
Bessemer
U. S. Air Force Medical Service
Gunter Afb
Ala
Usaf Medical Service
Berwald
Okinawa
Pacific Air Forces
U. S
Pacific
Dr. Berwald
University of Michigan
Elks Lodge hears support for Upper Peninsula Fall Round-Up
Donald L. Martin reports near unanimous backing from Gogebic Range businessmen for the Upper Peninsula Elks Fall Round-Up to be held in Bessemer September 25 to 27. He notes sub committees advance housing programs entertainment and fraternal activities for the event.
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Donald L. Martin
Bessemer Elks Lodge
Upper Peninsula
Elks
U. P. Elkdom
Martin
Round- Elks
Bessemer
Gogebic Range
Sharon Lutheran Church 75th Anniversary Plan in Bessemer
Sharon Lutheran Church of Bessemer Michigan marks its 75th anniversary with a weekend of events from August 28 to 30. The program includes a Vesper service, a 2 PM tea, an anniversary banquet at the Ironwood Armory, and multiple services with speakers from the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Synod. A portrait unveiling and Eastman Hall dedication are planned, with reception reservations requested by August 20. The article traces the church’s founding in 1889 and leadership history through 1963.
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Sharon Lutheran Church
Bessemer
Michigan
R. Dean Johnson
Lake Superior
Ironwood Armory
North Greenbush St
Theodore E. Matson
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Synod of Lutheran Church In America
Matson
F. E. W. Eastman
Educational
Eastman Hall
Ragnar Eastman
Sacramento
California
West Sellar St
Ashland
Wisconsin
Ironwood
M. J. Lonner
A. P. Sater
Waldo C. Ekeberg
Gustav A. Ekeberg
J. A. Burman
C. A. Benander
Eastman
Sharon
Mark Wickstrom
Wickstrom
Lutheran Church In America
C. Raymond Holmes
Church Council
Johnny King Thrill Show Tops Gogebic County Fair
The 1964 Gogebic County Fair features the Johnny King Daredevils promising precision driving in new cars and daring stunts. Demonstrations include high wingovers two wheeled balance, motorcycle feats, and crash sequences with cars. The elite crew, selected from motion picture and racing veterans, performs with minimal protection beyond seat belts and helmets.
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Johnny King
Daredevils
Gogebic County Fair
Mr. King
King
Ottawa
Illinois
Candidacy Filed for Gogebic Mine Inspector Post
Oliver Corky Olkonen of Ironwood announces Democratic candidacy for Gogebic County Mine Inspector in the September 1 primary. A 15 year Penokee mine veteran, he cites shaft work and ore development experience, Korean War veteran, currently with Schult Mobile Homes, married to Lillian Alonen, residing 446 East Houk Street Ironwood.
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Oliver “Corky” Olkonen
Ironwood
Gogebic County
Olkonen
Penokee
North Range Mining Co
Crystal Falls
Michigan
Schult Mobile Homes
Lillian B. Alonen
E. Houk St
William Saily Seeks Sheriff’s Office in Gogebic County
William V. Saily of 704 South Mine Street Bessemer runs on the Republican ticket in the September 1st primary. Born December 11 1931 in Ramsay he attended Wakefield High School class of 1950 and Chicago Tech. He served as Staff Sergeant in the Army Security Service earning an honorable discharge in 1956. He is a member of the American Legion VFW and Marty's Goldenaires and seeks the Gogebic County sheriff position.
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William V. Saily
South Mine Street
Bessemer
Joca
Ramsay
Wakefield
Wakefield High School
Chicago Techs
Army Security Service
Saily
American Legion
VFW
Marty's
Goldenaires
Gogebic County
Evelyn Anderson Feted at Shower in Church
Evelyn Anderson was honored at a church shower with several named attendees including Mrs Reino Laine Mrs Everett Mattson Mrs Henry Bers and Mrs A John Anderson. Guests presented many lovely gifts during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Anderson
Termini
Reino Laine
Everett Mattson
Henry Bers
A. John Anderson
Cub Scouts Special Meeting Held Near Jamboree
A report describes a Boy Scout jamboree in Nae eae Pa with Den 1 members Delz Fastelin Edward Maki Darrell Mortier and Frank Mortier and attendees Edward Anderson Ramsay Mrs Eugene Fastelin. Tom Fastelin son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Anderson spoke on events and was praised by Steven Plesk Ted Scholar Wayne Westeen and others.
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Nae Eae Pa
Tom
Edward Anderson
Ramsay
Den 1
Delz
Dan Fastelin
Edward Maki
Darrell
Frank Mortier
Steven Plesk
Ted
Wayne Westeen
den Mather
Eugene Fastelin
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John B. Bennett
Max S. Smith
Office of Community College Cooperation
Michigan State University
Smith
County Intermediate Board of Education
Intermediate Board of Education
Boards of Education
Intermediate District Board
Ironwood Board of Education
Ironwood Board
Intermediate School District Board
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Citizens’ Information Committee
Department of Public Instruction
Gogebie County
H. Doro
Clara Supercynski
Supercynski
Dave Berg
New York
Mrs
Henry Berg
Yale Avenue
Francis Boyle
Brian Boyle
Joseph Maccani
Joyce Davidson
Grosse Pointe Woods
Serafino Savera
Harold Hoffner
Mexico City
Mexico
Robert Tusa
Grand View Hospital
Erma Wilson
Sharon Lutheran
Harding 4-H Club
Harding Community
4H Club
Melvin Jacobson
Mrs. Jacobson
No. 2 Dam
Erwin Township
Erwin 4H
Carolyn Crowell
William Saily
Sheriff
CUB Scouts
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