Lord Fires Back Reply to Local Man's Argument
George Lord, head of the state tax department, responds to John Holland’s August 7 remarks in the Herald. He accuses Holland of political motives and defends the department’s valuations, noting mining properties have been assessed distinctly and that local officials sometimes overshoot general valuations. He cites balancing adjustments for farmers in financial distress and asserts taxation is set to cash value across classes.
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John Holland
George Lord
State Tax Department
the Herald
Bessemer
John Kolland
Gogebic County
Holland
State
Gogebic
Gugebive
Glee
Mr. Hollands
Several Auto Accidents Reported In Local Area
Several automobiles were damaged in recent crashes. Dr W E Tew escaped injury when his sedan left the road near Chaney farm Dunham. George Gayan and Peter Valesino collided on Beckers hill injuring four in Gayan car while Valesino party unhurt. Rev Szygula wrecked near Marenisco but uninjured.
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W. E. Tew
Chaney Farm
Dunham
George Gayan
Peter Valesino
Wakefield
Beckers Hill
Gayan
Valesino
Andrew Marshalek
Marshalek
Szygula
Marenisco
Rev. Szygula
Local Man Injured as Train Hits Car at Crossing
Renhelth Berg narrowly escaped death when his car was struck by a St. Paul train at the Kristel mine crossing. Returning from a farm with vegetables, Berg and passenger Iver Swedberg were thrown from the Ford. Swedberg suffered a severe head gash while Berg had cuts but no injuries below the heart.
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Renhelth Berg
St. Paul
Kristel
Suintay
Crystal Falls
Berg
Rasmond
Renald
Iver
Mr. Berg
Istun
Ford
Four Bessemer men sue over nondelivery of grape heads
A federal term in Superior Court next Monday includes a civil action by S C Camilli Joseph Mishela Paul Contratto and John Marchello all of Bessemer against Sabatini Lerga Joseph Francis and Frank Gentile all of Hurley alleging nondelivery of several car heads of grapes in damages suit AW 675.
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Superior
Bessemer
S.C. Camilli
Joseph Mishela
Paul Contratto
John Marchello
Sabatini Lerga
Joseph Francis
Frank Gentile
Hurley
Water and land routes open for Detroit to Cleveland traffic
Water, land and gir routes are now used to move traffic between Detroit and Cleveland. The expansion aims to improve transport, linking river and road corridors and supporting regional commerce.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Dry hazard in range forests soothes with rain
Optimistic reports from Chief Fire Warden John C. Peterson calm fears of recurring forest fires in the northern peninsula. Earlier data showed increasing hazard due to dry weather with several small fires in the north. A heavy rainfall extinguished fires in the Gogebic range and in Iron county offsets rising danger.
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John C. Peterson
Munising
Alger County
Gogebice
Wakefield Fire Department
Wakefield
Thompson
Tula Road
Claude Larson
Bessemer
Ironwood
Iron County
Kurley
Upson
Rotarians Plan Lake Outing Saturday
Meathers of the Bessemer Rotary Club will attend a regional Rotary outing at Lac Vieu near Waters Weet Saturday August 22. About 20 local Rotarians will drive to the scene with Ironwood Crystal Falls Iron Mountain Rhinelander and Crandon clubs also attending led by Thomas Conlin editor of the Crystal Falls Diamond Drill coordinating arrangements.
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Bessemer
Walter McDonald Transferred to Rice Lake A P Store
Walter McDonald of this city, longtime manager of an A. and P. store at Menominee Wisconsin, has been transferred to Rice Lake Wisconsin to assume charge of a similar store there.
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Walter McDonald
Menominee
Wis
Rice Lake
Boundary dispute hearing over Hurley area in Lake Michigan
Wisconsin and Michigan officials debated land and island claims near Hurley at a hearing before special commissioner Margaret Hull. Five trunks of old maps charts and senate documents were entered. Reiser represents Wisconsin while Sawyer and Mosier represent Michigan. Evidence to be sent to Washington for Supreme Court review.
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Chekiva
Pessin
Jatterness
Wisconsin
Michigan
Margaret M. Hull
Iivertor
Hurley
Lake Michigan
Robert M. Reiser
M. P. Sawyer
Carl B. Mosier
Washington
Hall
Supreme Court
Two Found Dead In Bed Monday
Funeral services Thursday for Mrs. Martin Mazurek 40 found dead in bed Monday morning at her home near the east county road. She attended church the day before and is survived by husband and two children ages 13 and 10. Also found dead Monday morning at her daughter’s home was Mrs. Isaac Atkin 76 after several weeks illness. Her services were held Thursday at Sharon Lutheran church officiated by Rev. Mikoder of Ironwood.
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Martin Mazurek
St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church
C. J. Swoboda
Ms. Mazurek
East County Road
Isaac Atkin
Matt Maki
Sharon Lutheran Church
Mikoder
Ironwood
Working Moves So Will Auto Co
J. C. Working, local jeweler, moved his shop from the Bessemer Auto Service Co. building to the Scavarda and Michela building near Nelson drug store. The Bessemer Auto Service Co. plans to relocate to a new garage on Lead Street on September 1.
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J. C. Working
Bessemer Auto Service Co
Nelson Drug Store
Scavarda An Michela
We~Weeing
Lead Street
Warts Said to Heal in Kistu Japan by Bridge Stick
In Kistu Japan a folk cure claims warts vanish when touched with a stick that also touches a tree. The stick is tapped three times and the injunction “warts, pass over the bridge” is spoken. The belief holds the warts pass into the tree.
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Kistu
Japan
Gogebic County valuation unchanged by state board
The state board of equalization kept Gogebic County’s valuation at 79.5 million dollars, up from last year’s 78.488 million, marking a 1 million rise. Wayne County skipped appearance. its 146.6 percent state tax share remains noted amid broader statewide increases of 353.118 million.
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Gogebic County
State Board of Equalization
Lansing
State Tax Department
Sguaic County
Wayne Councy
Rally of Holy Name Societies Here August 30
The annual Holy Name Societies rally for the Gogebic range will be held in Bessemer on Sunday August 30. Members will parade in the morning and attend a joint service at St Sebastian's church with Catholic clergy from the range present.
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Holy Name Societies
Gogebic Range
Bessemer
Fro
J. Swoboda
St. Sebastian's Church
Konwood
Holy Name Movement
America
Jesus Christ
Gregory
Swine Entries at Gogebic County Fair Close Sept 1
Swine entries for the Gogebic County Fair to be held September 1 through 4 close September 1. Pigs with pedigrees will compete for 300 in premium money. judges expect a strong field with many entries from local breeders. Superintendent G C Buttson and Ray Dick lead the swine department and have sent entry blanks and premium lists to breeders. Improvements to facilities and staging are designed to attract visitors and raise livestock interest. Secretary Frank A Healy notes the livestock show should set records for quality and quantity.
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Bng
be&St
Gogebic County Fair
G. C. Buttson
Ray Dick
Frank A. Healy
Avestock
Mormon talk tours Bessemer as Mrs Shepard presents
Mrs. Catha Leoselind Shepard delivers a talk on The Mormon Metace in Bessemer as part of a state tour. She outlines rational outlines of sormentisn and shares her talents to a local audience before a Sam Browne belt note ends the piece.
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Catha Leoselind Shepard
Mortrem
Upper Peninsula
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