Plans Completed For Celebration At Sharon Lutheran Church
The 75th anniversary celebration of Sharon Lutheran Church is set for August 27 to 29. A banquet on August 29 at 7 p.m. will mark the event at the Ironwood National Guard Armory with Rev. F. E. W. Eastman as guest of honor. A portrait of Eastman will be unveiled and placed in Eastman Hall. Eastman and his son in law Rev. Kenneth Farb are at Pioneer Lake Conover Wisconsin, with Rev. Ragnar Eastman arriving August 27. The schedule includes vesper service, confirmations, tea, and a festival worship service led by Rev. Dr. Theodore E. Matson. The dedication of Eastman Hall closes the weekend celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Lutheran Church
Ironwood National Guard
Eastman Hall
F. E. W. Eastman
Dean R. Johnson
Lake Superior District of Wisconsin- Upper Michigan Synod
Lutheran Church In America
Theodore E. Matson
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Synod of Lutheran Church In America
Go Gebic County sheriff candidate announces bid
Anton L. Jackovich of Bessemer declares his Democratic bid for Gogebic County Sheriff. He touts deep community ties from baseball and mining work, vows impartial, open jail doors, cooperation with state police and officials, and a fiscally responsible, courteous administration. Primary set for September 1, 1964. Jackovich notes his marriage and local roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton L. Jackovich
Bessemer
Gogebic County
Jackovich
Conservation Department
Board of Supervisors
Upper Peninsula
John Nyman
Niemi 25th wedding anniversary noted in open house
Mr and Mrs August Niemi of South Bessemer celebrated their 25th anniversary with an open house on Saturday August 15 at their home. About 100 guests attended as refreshments were served and attendants from the family attended the event. The couple were married August 12 1939 with Rev Jacob Hirvi performing the ceremony. Out of town guests joined locals for the celebration and many congratulatory messages and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Niemi
South Bessemer
Francis Manninen
Walter Olson
Niemi
Eugene Kujanson
Alice Brown
Armas Nurmi
Niemis
Jacob Hirvi
Detroit
John Koskinen
Royal Oak
Edwin Eliasson
Mary Eliasson
John Eliasson
Aberdeen, Wash
Lester Crispell Sr
Lester Crispell, Jr
Kim
Chicago
John Stein
Beloit
Wis
Local Beauticians Attend Ferris Summer Workshop
Louise Evsich and Darlene Paro bek of Bessemer were among more than 70 cosme tologists at Ferris State College Cosmetology Summer Workshop August 8 to 12. Co sponsored by Ferris and the Michigan Cosmetologists Association. The five day session offered advanced instruction in hair styling permanent waving makeup salon management advertising psychology and human relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Evsich
Darlene Parobek
Bessemer
Ferris State College
Ferris
Michigan Cosmetologists Association
Susan
Mrs Eino Palo Dies While Visiting Son In Wakefield
Mrs Eino Palo 65 of South Range Mich died Aug 15 at Divine Infant Hospital Wakefield after four days as a patient. Born Lydia Julianna Mattson April 6 1899 Arcardian Mine Mich she is survived by husband two daughters Mrs Eli Merila and Mrs Norman Johnson two sons Ernest of Bessemer Leonard F Landen Southfield 11 grandchildren mother Mrs Katrj Lukkarila three brothers Edward Mattson Richard and William Sale and sister Mrs LaVerne Parmley Funeral services were held in Calumet with burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eino Palo
South Range
Mich
Ernest Landen
Divine Infant Hospital
Wakefield
Lydia Julianna Mattson
Arcadian Mine
Sheis
Eli Merila
Norman Johnson
Southfield
Ernest
Bessemer
Leonard F. Landen
Katrj Lukkarila
Edward Mattson
Hurontown
Richard
William Sale
LaVerne Parmley
Calumet
Lakeview Cemetery
John G. Luxmore
Hadley St
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
Bernard Johnson
Howard Brown
Arvid Nelson
John Turkal
Tamo ‘Lahti
Harold Nicklaus
Mentor Enger
Chicago
Robert Courtney
Morton Grove
Ill
Max Zadra
Ingleside
James Lucas
Superior
John Lucas
David
Gary
Ironwood
Frank Lucas
Stevens Point
Wis
Donald Grenda
Battle Creek
George
Frank Sazana
Leappolis
Clarence Lueck
Range Communities
Youth Football Contest Planned by Veterans and Dealers
Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post plan a Ford Motor Co. youth contest at Massie Field Bessemer for 8 to 13 year olds in passing punting and kicking. Registration Sept 19 at Bessemer Auto Co office, finals Oct 10 with alternate Oct 11 17 and 18. Local prizes 1st 2nd 3rd in six age groups. winners advance to zone district and national 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
Bessemer Auto Company
Massie Field
Bessemer
Board of Education
William Maki
Clar
Babicky Family Reunion Brings Many Members Together
A reunion of the late Charles and Mrs Babicky's descendants drew most living relatives from across Wisconsin and beyond. Attendees included Bernard Babicky Hollywood Fra Louis Babicky and son Thomas Wausau Wis three daughters and their spouses Frank Probelski Frank Kosmicki Bessemer and Alois Kerkes Wakefield. Also present were Daniel Markstrom and children of Wausau, and son and daughter in law of Emma Babicky Markstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Babicky
Charles Babicky Jr
San Diego
Calif
Babicky
Bernard Babicky
Hollywood
Fra
Louis Babicky
Thomas
Wausau
Wis
A. D. Johnston Band Plans August Practice Sessions
The A. D. Johnston High School Band will begin practice Monday August 24 at 9 am in the high school. Uniforms will be issued and band assignments made. Students interested in joining should attend the organizational meeting as rehearsals continue through the week until the fall term starts August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Johnston High School
Fred Tezak
Woman's Club schedules year of activities in Bessemer
The Bessemer Woman's Club advisory board met with president Mrs Eugene Winkowski to plan the year. Meetings include Oct 6 banquet, Nov 3 Book Week, Dec 1 Christmas program, Jan 5 International Relation, Feb 2 Legislation, Mar 2 Community Improvement, Apr 6 Home Arts, May 4 Drama, with a Senior Girls Tea in May. Delegates to the Michigan State Federation convention were elected. secretary vacancy filled. Regular meetings set for first Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. dues tea to open Sept 29 in the public library inviting new members city and townshipwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Woman’s Club Advisory Board
Eugene Winkowski
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Walter Newman
Kenneth MacFarlane
Library
Reuben W. John
Leonard Mayer
Astrid Hansen
Brokenshire
Cochairmen
Leonard Reinerio
John Bonk
Carolyn Sage
John Sartoris
Gagan
Howard Brown
Karpus
Reuben Johnson
McKie
Upper Peninsula
Michigan State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ontonogan
Win
Arvid Thors
Arthur Martini
William McKie
Louis Filippini
Bessemer City
Oscar Erickson Honored At Retirement Party
Sheriff and Mrs. Tenlen hosted a farewell party for Deputy Oscar C. Erickson marking 16 years in the county Sheriff's Department. Erickson began Oct 1, 1948 and will retire after vacation. Attendees included Undersheriff Chester Prebish and numerous deputies and spouses, plus Prosecuting Attorney David E. McDonald and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel E. Tenlen
Oscar C. Erickson
Erickson
Sheriff’'s Department
Chester Prebish
Harry Felix
Richard Bennett
John Matonich
Leno Barba
Awards Given to Draft Board Members
Local Board 28 awarded Certificates of Appreciation on August 12 to Gogebic County Selective Service Board personnel for public service. Ironwood Wakefield and Superior staff received 10 and 15 year honors. Medical Advisors Dr. Albert Dr. Davidson and Dr. Franck were named but absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
Earl W. Litsheim
Certi- Wakefield
Ironwood
Ernst C. Trettin
Ailie I. Bergman
S. G. Albert
Donald L. Davidson
Bessemer
J. R. Franck
Wakefield
Selective Service
Arthur A. Holmes
Local Personal News Highlights Northland Visitors and Births
A stream of family travel and visits crosses the region. Mr and Mrs David Springhetti greet a newborn son born Thursday Aug 13 at Grand View Hospital. Various relatives return home from Atlanta Miami Van Nuys Ashland Neenah Arlington Heights and Chicago after visits and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Springhetti
Southland
Ironwood
Grand View Hospital
Sixty Nine Report For Opening Grid Practice
The Speed Boys report for opening football practice at A. D. Johnston high school with coaches Jack White Gregas and Bonk pushing hard workouts for the opener with Calumet. Senior and junior rosters named along with a veteran list. obituary notices for 51 year old John G Luxmore filed with church and family relations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Johnston High School
Jack White
Gregas
Bonk
Calumet
Tom Erickson
Gary Niemi
Tom Fafford
Ladd Honkala
Sirwin Mattson
Steve Vargovich
George Zuchowski
Dave Monk
Paul Carpenedo
Jerry Lukach
Mike DeMarte
Don Carpenedo
Bill Joschak
Bob Re
Chuck Bogetto
Ray Corullo
Dennis Facchinello
Mike Winkowski
Ralph Erikainen
Bob Maki
Tom Juntunen
Bob Martin
Tom Marzari
Dale Facchinello
Jay Dimperio
Bill Velin
Gene Halappa
Jerry Drazkowski
John Quigley
Ken Higgins
Dave Pertile
Bill Joki
Dean Pearson
George Carpenedo
Lou Berkovitz
Ron Niemi
John Wanden
Andy Pusakulich
Newhouse
John Dimperio
Lou ‘Menara
Mark Borseth
Eugene Bogetto
Jerry Peterson
Mike Ercoli
Dan Corullo
Don Samarziga
Peter Czajkowski
James Winkowski
Joe Bonovetz
Tom Kulik
Don Doane
Dennis Vargovich
Dennis Forslund
Jim Paynter
Ed Hill
Mike Glatczak
Clint Evsich
Joe Mac
Mrs Hugh Davies Dies In Neenah Wisconsin
Mrs Hugh Davies 75 former Bessemer resident died Thursday morning August 13 in a Neenah Wisconsin hospital She was Ramona Ruppe daughter of the late George Ruppe Sr and grew up in Bessemer and taught in Bes semer Township and Houghton before marriage After her husband died she taught in Neenah Survived by daughter Mrs Ned Righter two grandchildren two sisters Mrs Lucille Smith Mrs Monrad Gabrielson Funeral services were held last Saturday at West Side Funeral Home Neenah with Presbyterian minister Interment in Neenah Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Davies
Bessemer
Neenah
Wis
Davies
Ramona Ruppe
George Ruppe
A. D. Johnston
Marquette Normal School
Bessemer Township
Houghton
Ned Righter
Burr Ave
Lucille Smith
Green Bay
Monrad_ Gabrielson
Hollywood
Calif
George Ruppe Jr
Pueblo
Colo
West Side Funeral Home
Presbyterian Church
Gogebic County appoints five to library board
The Gogebic County Board of Supervisors appointed five members to form a county library board under Act 59 of 1964. Supt. William E. Carroll Jr. was named member at large for five years, with Kathryn Duffin, the Rev. Oliver Hallberg, Nell Canfield, Robert Hellman, and Richard V. Ossana filling four or one year terms as specified by local library boards and the county. The board also authorized the road commission to begin Powderhorn access road work and referred financing matters to the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
Board of Supervisors
William E. Carroll Jr
Kathryn Duffin
Wakefield Library Board
Oliver Hallberg
Carnegie Public Library
Ironwood
Nell Canfield
Robert Hellman
Bessemer
Debentures Offered by Ski Corp Under State Order
State records show Big Powder Horn Ski Corp authorized to sell six percent debentures at 100 percent principal plus accrued interest from May 1 1964 with an expiry date January 8 1965. No commission on sales. funds to escrow. prospectus required. officers named. Also birth notice for Mr and Mrs Donald Ahnen of Ramsay announcing a daughter born August 18 at St Joseph Hospital Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Malmberg
Bessemer
Michigan Corporation and Securities Commission
Big Powder Horn Mountain Ski Corporation
Big Powder Horn Ski Corp
State Commission
Donald Ahnen, Ramsay
St. Joseph Hospital
Ashland
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Matson
C. R. Holmes
David Webber
State St
Indiana School of Professional Photography
Oscar Erickson
William M. Morrison
Pat
Pam
Atlanta
Georgia
Frank Savera
Gene Matrella
Miami
Fla
Robert Hewitt
Orville Schochow
Mary Ann
Peggy
Robert
Elinore Schochow
Virginia
Minn
Arthur G. Johnson
Martha Young
Reuben W. Johnson
East Lansing
Kellogg Center
Ese
Don Newcomb
Des Moines
Iowa
John Charch
Patricia
James Nervig
Fremont
Adam Stelmark
Nervig
Vicky Bray
John Luxmore
Robert Vogeler
Sandy
Sherri
Arlington Heights, Ill
Bernard Vogeler
John Chaich Jr
John Chaich
Anvil
Mitchell Suminski
Mrs
Anton
Tony) Spagnioletti
Frank Canney
Salinas
Eleanor Ryan
William Ryan
Neenah, Wis
Library Board
SKI Corp
Paul Steiger
Corporation
Louis Gheller
William L. Johnson
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