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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

6

No Progress in Negotiations Delays Bessemer Football Plan

A mediation between Bessemer Education Association and Bessemer Board of Education yields no progress on salaries or contract items. The board may finalize terms Monday. football practice remains scheduled to begin August 22 under last year’s payscale unless a settlement is reached.

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Senior Citizens Guide Program Draws Enthusiastic Help

Erwin Romans reports strong zeal among Ontonagon Gogebic County Senior Guides as Paul Siren coordinates dispersed sites. Guides like Lina Manty Lydia Jones and volunteers at Ontonagon Silver City and Military Hill stations note visitors pleased by scenery lake access and free first aid supplies. Visitors ask about historic sites bear deer and fishing. traffic comes from Michigan Wisconsin Indiana and distant states. International visitors include a London group biking from Manistique toward L Anse.

Erwin Romans Little Girl’s Point Ironwood Bessemer Caa Gogebic Community College Ontonagon County Gogebic County Paul Siren Ontonagon Romans Earl J. Jacobson Lina Manty White Pine Lydia Jones Silver City Manty Jones Hudson Bay William Jones St. Joseph, Mo Boliver, Tenn Hatton, N Dak Hampton, Va Arthur Broemer Greenland Y Park Leonard Midi- Niemi Reino Hautamaki Massigan Wisconsin Illinois Ohio Shawnee Okla Anchorage Alaska Waco Texas Leonard Niemi Greenland Ingebar Fredrikson Rockland Military Hill Information Center Military Hill Park Michigan Minnesota Indiana Arizona California South Carolina Fredrikson London England L’anse Military Hill Helen Swickard Laura Bartlett George Isaac Gogebic Memory Lane Park US 2 Eddy Park Wakefield Lucille Olson Rudolph Anderson Ellen Leeke British Columbia Florida J. D. Lizermore Titusville Kennedy Missle Base

Township MEA to Follow Legal Steps

Bessemer Township Chapter of the Michigan Education Association voted to pursue remedies under Public Act 379 to resolve the master contract impasse with the board of education. Negotiation chair Richard Ossanna said teachers are willing to negotiate at any time, with state mediator Carl York in attendance and MEA consultant Joseph Sacchetti outlining act remedies.

Bessemer Education Association Ard Bessemer Board Dducation Bessemer Dnce Mattella Ting T.am Bessemer Township Michigan Education Association Board of Education Joseph Sacchetti MEA Richard V. Ossanna

Funeral Rites Held for Charles Gervasio

Funeral services were held Monday for Charles F. L. Gervasio 77 of Ramsay who died Friday August 2 at Christ the King Church with Rev B Neil Smith presiding. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery with pallbearers Frank Re Anton Negri Charles Costantino James Guzzo David Rizzie and Frank Brighenti. Out of town mourners included relatives from Sault Ste. Marie Hoyt Lakes Minn Williamston Mich Chicago and Range communities.

Charles F. L. Gervasio Ramsay Christ the King Catholic Church B. Neil Smith Hillcrest Cemetery Frank Re Anton Negri Charles Costantino James Guzzo David Rizzie Frank Brighenti James J. Gervasio Sault Ste. Marie John C. Gervasio Nick Pairolero Hoyt Lakes Minn Charles Helgren Donald Dal- Ponte Williamston Mich James Gervasio James Gervasio Jr Daniel Spann John Giachetti Chicago

Vets urged to convert policies to permanent life insurance

Michigan veterans mostly hold term government life policies worth 1.56 billion dollars with 210000 holders. VA official Robert FitzGerald noted premiums rise with age and urged conversion to permanent plans offering loan cash surrender and extended benefits. Details available at VA offices.

Michigan Robert FitzGerald Veterans Administration Detroit FitzGerald

Youths placed in jobs through Neighborhood Youth Corps program

More than 100 area youths in Gogebic and Ontonagon regions have obtained work through the Neighborhood Youth Corps under Elbin J. Strom of Ironwood. Northern Michigan University runs the Upper Peninsula program with local agencies to aid disadvantaged youths aged 16 to 22 with work experiences counseling and services to help continue their education.

Elbin J. Strom Lronwood Gogebic-Ontonargon Northern Michigan University Upper Peninsula

Gogebic Community College Breaks Ground Near Mt Zion

More than 200 people from Gogebic Range and UP gathered for the Gogebic Community College facility groundbreaking near Mt Zion. State Senator Mack Congressmen Ruppe and Hellman, College President Perry, board chair Erickson and others spoke on the project’s significance and the value of local support for higher education.

Gogebic Range Upper Peninsula Wisconsin Mt. Zion Gogebic Community College Joseph S. Mack Ironwood Russell Hellman Dollar Bay James Perry U. S Philip Ruppe Houghton College Board of Trustees Perry Ruppe Hellman Mack

Orientation and Registration Dates for 1968-69 College Year

David G. Lindquist announces fall 1968-69 registration runs August 19 through September 4 with regular classes starting September 9. Freshmen and transfers must attend orientation August 23 or 24 and take the ACT if not already done. Distance students may register on their chosen orientation day to complete all steps in one day. Local students follow the standard schedule and may request counseling or Dean of Students help by calling 932-1231.

David G. Lindquist Ironwood

Michigan Tech student in Dow Summer College Program

Francis G Mussatti a chemical engineering student at Michigan Technological University is working in Dow Chemical Company Midland Michigan in the Latex section as part of Dow's Summer College Program. He is among 184 college students and faculty members assigned to projects related to their studies and participates in orientation meetings tours and seminars that provide professional experience and help fund his education.

Francis G. Mussatti Michigan Technological University Dow Chemical Company Midland, Mich Mussatti Dow

Timbers Sprayed In Ottawa National Forest For Growth

The Ottawa National Forest finishes spraying over 900 acres of young pine and spruce lands near Bobcat Lake and Pomeroy Lake areas using a contract helicopter with 2 4 D herbicide. The effort aims to remove larger undesirable trees to aid moisture and sunlight for future growth while posing no harm to fish or wildlife.

Ottawa National Forest Michael Kageorge National Forest Bobcat Lake Marenisco Pomeroy Lake Omniflight Helicopters Janesville Wisconsin

Warning to boaters on lifesaving devices

The Coast Guard urges boaters to carry and properly store life saving devices as many accidents show. Examples include a 14 foot pram capsizing in Maine’s Saco River with only one survivor, a Lake Pontchartrain voyage where no devices were carried, and a Jussalboat regatta near Cleveland where 22 boatmen were rescued after capsizing.

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