Sharon Lutheran Church 75th Anniversary Plans Ahead
The 75th anniversary celebration for Sharon Lutheran Church is set for August 27 28 and 29. Highlights include the Eastman Hall dedication and a banquet August 29 at 7 p m at the Ironwood National Guard Armory. Rev F E W Eastman guest of honor. portrait to be unveiled and later placed in Eastman Hall. The schedule runs vesper service Friday evening and a banquet Saturday with Rev Dr Theodore E Matson as speaker, plus festival worship on Sunday.
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Sharon Lutheran Church
Ironwood National Guard
Eastman Hall
F. E. W. Eastman
Dean R. Johnson
Lake Superior
Wisconsin- Upper Michigan Synod
Lutheran Church In America
Theodore E. Matson
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Synod of Lutheran Church In America
Matson
Goebec County Sheriff Candidate Jackovich Announces Candidacy
Anton L. Jackovich of Bessemer declared his Democratic candidacy for Gogebic County Sheriff. He cited close ties with residents through athletic, amateur and professional baseball career and business interests, pledging loyal service and to fulfill duties if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton L. Jackovich
Bessemer
Gogebic County
Mr. Jackovich
Spe
Mrs. Eino Palo Dies in Michigan Visit
Mrs. Eino Palo 65 of South Range Mich died Aug 15 at Divine Infant Hospital Wakefield after four days as patient. Born Lydia Mattson April 6 1899 at Arcadian Mine Mich she is survived by husband two daughters two sons grandchildren mother three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held in Calumet and burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eino Palo
South Range
Mich
Ernest Landen
Divine Infant Hospital
Wakefield
Lydia Julianna Mattson
Arcadian Mine
Eli Merila
Norman Johnson
Southfield
Ernest
Bessemer
Leonard F. Landen
Katri Lukkarila
Edward Mattson
Hurontown
Richard
William Sale
LaVerne Parmley
Calumet
Lakeview Cemetery
Youth Program Plans Initiated by Veterans, Legion
A joint meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post agreed to cooperate with Bessemer Auto Co to back a Ford Motor Co youth program. Boys ages eight to 13 may enter the football passing punting and kicking contest with prizes for top finishers in each of six age groups. First place locally advances to zone and district levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars and
American Legion Post
Bessemer Auto Co
Ford Motor Co
National Football League
Tom McCaffrey
Lee Johnson
Range
Oscar Erickson Honored At Retirement Party
Sheriff and Mrs. Axel Tenlen hosted a farewell party at the sheriff's residence for Deputy Oscar C. Erickson upon his 16 years of service in the county sheriff's department. Erickson, who began Oct 1 1948, will retire after using his vacation. Guests included numerous deputies and spouses, Prosecuting Attorney David E. McDonald, and relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Erickson
Axel E. Tenlen
Oscar C. Erickson
Erickson
Chester Prebish
Harry Felix
Richard Bennett
John Matonich
Leno Barbacovi
Richard. Hongisto
Eroikson
David E. McDonald
Linea Sepplan
Lillian Holappa
Sam Exworthy
Awards Given to Draft Board Members
Certificates of Appreciation were awarded at Local Board 28 on August 12 to Gogebic County Selective Service Board personnel for outstanding public service. Victor Lepisto announced the honors. Ten year certificates went to Wakefield’s Earl W. Litsheim and Ernst C. Trettin of Superior. Ailie Bergman, Clerk, received a Meritorious Service Award. Dr. S. G. Albert of Ironwood earned a 15 year certificate and pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
Earl W. Litsheim
Certi- Wakefield
Ironwood
Ernst C. Trettin
Ailie I. Bergman
S. G. Albert
Personal notices from Ironwood and area
Mr and Mrs David Springhetti announce the birth of a son on Thursday Aug 13 at Grand View Hospital. Mrs William Morrison and twins Pat and Pam return to Atlanta after visiting relatives on the range. Mrs Gene Matrella returns from Miami after three weeks with family. The Schochow family visits Virginia Minn en route from Wausau for Mrs Martha Young funeral. Public librarian Reuben W Johnson attends Library Workshop at Kellogg Center East Lansing. Don Newcomb returns to Des Moines after weekend with parents and Patricia who spent six weeks with grandparents. James Nervig of Fremont Calif visits Bessemer Ironwood relatives. Mrs Nervig is former Vicky Bray of Bessemer. Ernest Johnson returns to Van Nuys Calif after funeral of her father John Luxmore. Robert Vogeler and children depart for Arlington Heights IL after vacation with Bernard Vogeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Springhetti
Southland
Ironwood
Grand View Hospital
William M. Morrison
Pat
Pam
Atlanta
Georgia
Frank Savera
Orville Schochow
Mary Ann
Peggy
Robert
Elinore Schochow
Virginia
Minn
Arthur G. Johnson
Wausau
Martha Young
Don Newcomb
Des Moines
Iowa
John Charch
Patricia
James Nervig
Fremont, Calif
Adam Stelmark
Bessemer
Nervig
Vicky Bray
Sixty Nine Report For Opening Grid Practice
The Speed Boys report for opening football practice at A. D. Johnston high school under coaches White, Gregas, and Bonk. Rosters include seniors Tom Erickson, Gary Nieeri, Tom Fafford, and many others. juniors, sophomores, freshmen listed with full names and positions. Practice leads to the upcoming game with Calumet and includes multiple student athletes in each class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Johnston High School
Jack White
Gregas
Bonk
Calumet
Tom Erickson
Gary Nieri
Tom Fafford
Ladd Honkala
Erwin Mattson
Steve Vargovich
Quigley
Jerry Corgiat
Bruce Gustafson
Jim Ippolite
Don Johnson
Mark Martini
Bruce Richardson
Glenn Olson
Mrs. Hugh Davies Former Bessemer resident dies in Wisconsin
Mrs. Hugh Davies age 75 a former Bessemer resident died Thursday morning Aug 13 in a Neenah Wisconsin hospital. She was born Ramona Ruppe daughter of the late George Ruppe Sr longtime Bessemer settlers. She attended A D Johnston High School and Marquette Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Davies
Bessemer
Neenah
Wis
Davies
Ramona Ruppe
George Ruppe
A. D. Johnston
Marquette Normal School
John G. Luxmore Succumbs After Illness
John G. Luxmore 51 of 1715 Hadley St Bessemer died Thursday Aug 13 at 7 30 am at St Luke's Hospital Duluth after six months as a patient He was born March 16 1913 in Bessemer and attended A D Johnston High School He worked in wartime industries and at Steiger Lumber Co mill since Oct 1947 He was an elder and treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church He married Rose Mary Lucas Aug 25 1951 and survived by wife a daughter Mrs Ernest Johnson Van Nuys Calif a son Richard Luxmore Freeport N Y a foster son Norman Crockett Salt Lake City Utah ten grandchildren and his parents three sisters and a U S Army WAC Heidelburg Germany Funeral was Monday at the First Presbyterian Church with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery Pallbearers named B Johnson Howard Brown Ar est RTal- what
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Luxmore
Hadley St
Bessemer
St. Luke’s Hospital
Duluth
Mr. Luxmore
Gordon Luxmore
A. D. Johnston
Grand Rapids
Steiger Lumber Co
First Presbyterian Church
Rose Mary Lucas
Ernest Johnson
van Nuys
Calif
Richard Luxmore
Freeport
N. Y
Norman Crockett
Salt Lake City
Utah
Albert Annear
Robert Weiger
Bowie
Betty Luxmore
Women’s Auxiliary Corps
U. S. Army
Heidelburg
Germany
Roger M. Kunkel
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Winifred Lomas
Hillcrest Cemetery
Babicky Family Reunion Highlights Homecoming Attendees
A Babicky family reunion for the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Babicky took place last weekend at the Kosmicki home with out of town guests including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Olson of Detroit. The event honored descendants and featured remarks from local officials about service and community duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niemi
Eugene Kujanson
Alice Brown
Armas Nurmi
Niemis
Jacob Hirvi
Walter Olson
Detroit
Charles Babicky
Frank Kosmicki
Hmoe
Woman's Club Plans Activities and Officers Named
The Womans Club advisory board met with President Mrs Eugene Winkowski at the Veterans Memorial auditorium to schedule programs for the year. Elected officers include first vice president Mrs Irwin Shave program chairman Mrs Leonard Gagan second vice president Mrs E L Brokenshire treasurer Mrs Joseph Abelman and corresponding secretary Mrs Walter Paynter. A resignation by Mrs John Backman who moved to Escanaba was noted. Funeral services for a local member were held at West Side Funeral Home Neenah with interment in Neenah Cemetery. Five individuals were appointed to Gogebic County Library Board under Act 59 of 1964, including Lucas and sons Ironwood David and Gary and Frank Lucas Stevens Point Wis Mr and Mrs Donald Grenda Battle Creek George and Frank Sazamea Leappolis Wis and Mr and Mrs Clarence Lueck Duluth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Woman's Club Advisory Board
Eugene Winkowski
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Gogebic County
Jond Lucas and Sons
David and
Gary
Ironwood
Frank Lucas
Stevens Point
Wis
Donald Grenda
Battle Creek
George
Frank Sazamea
Leappolis
Clarence Lueck
Duluth
Debentures to Be Sold by Ski Corp
A report by secretary Roy Malmberg from Bessemer notes Ski Corp will sell debentures. The Michigan Corporation and Security Oann are involved in the proceedings. Proceeds are intended to fund company plans and obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SKI Corp
Roy Malmberg
Bessemer
The
Michigan Corporation
Securtiae Oann
Big Powder Horn Ski Corp
State Commission
Cosmetology Summer Workshop draws 70 in attendance
Ferris State College hosts a five day Cosmetology Summer Workshop August 8 12 co sponsored by Ferris and the Michigan Cosmetologists Association with over 70 cosmetologists including Walther Salonen Donna Sally Patricia and Ralph of Iron River and Louise Evsich Darlene Paro ibek of Bessemer in attendance. The event offered advanced instruction across topics in beauty care and professional development. The workshop featured schedules from January through May and included governance and community engagement discussions alongside practical sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther Salonen, Donna, Sally, Patricia and
Ralph
Iron River
Louise Evsich
Darlene Paroibek
Bessemer
Ferris State College
Ferris
Michigan Cosmetologists Association
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South Bessemer
C. R. Holmes
Gene Matrella
Miami
Fla
Robert Hewitt
Reuben W. Johnson
East Lansing
Kellogg Center
John Luxmore
Robert Vogeler
Susan
Sandy
Sherri
Arlington Heights
Bernard Vogeler
Bernard Johnson
Howard Brown
Arest Rtal
Snacuuptiallg
Wild Tus Owerwice
Conservation Department
Board of Supervisors
Babicky
Woman's Club
West Side Funeral Home
Presbyterian Church
Library Board
Jackovich
Upper Peninsula
John Nyman
Vsut Weuitay Ialuy
Bernard Babicky
Hollywood
Louis Babicky
Thomas
Frank Probelski
Alois Kerkes
Daniel Markstrom
Emma Babicky Markstrom
Hansen and Mrs. Brokenshire
Cochairmen
Leonard Reinerio
John Bank
Carolyn Sage
John Sartoris
Gagan
Sage
Karpus
Reuben Johnson
McKie
Arvid Thors
Arthur Martini
William McKie
Louis Filippini
Thamamharchin
William E. Carroll Jr
Kathryn Duffin
Wakefield Library Board
Oliver Hallberg
Carnegie Public Library
Net Canfield
Robert Hellman
Car
Donald Abnen, Ramsay
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
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