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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
2
Numerous residents travel to Chicago and Milwaukee for the World’s Fair and work, with many visiting relatives in Wisconson and Illinois. People from Ironwood and Bessemer attend events, while others return from Chicago trips and Detroit homes.
Society members of the Dorcas Society of Sharon Lutheran church held their annual picnic Wednesday at Eddy Park in Wakefield. A picnic supper was served at 6 o clock.
The Bessemer Fire Department hosted a Sunday picnic at Old German Park that drew a large daytime and nighttime turnout and was voted a complete success by attendees.
The Willing Workers Club of Sharon Lutheran meets this evening at S o'clock at the home of Mrs. Albin Dahlgren. Hostesses are Mrs. Dahlgren and Mrs. John Anderson.
Mrs. F J Quigley, delegate to the state Foresters convention at Manistique, gave a report at the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters meeting held Wednesday evening at the Odd Fellows hall. Hostesses for the social hour were Miss Fiella Knoblock and Mrs. John Moseelle.
Thirty eight members of the Besse mer Business Woman's Club hiked to Old German Park Monday evening and enjoyed a chicken and spaghetti supper at six. During the repast Miss Lucille Loncharte and Anthony Loncharte entertained with several notes. The committee in charge consisted of Mrs Albert Ballou and the Misses Theresa Sterny Mayte Mau tine and Laura Wociechowski.
Miss Edith St John wed Mr George Matrella in a 6:30 ceremony at St Sebastian Catholic Church. Rev C O Swoboda officiated with attendees Mr and Mrs Mattery and the Mattela couple planning to reside locally. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s brother-in-law and sister’s home, Mr and Mrs Wistor Matt.
Mrs. R C Honz and Mrs Elmer Sandin hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs. Edward Winkowski Jr at her parents home, Louis and Mrs. Matrella. Seven card tables, prizes to Mrs Victor Mattson and Mrs Frank Hunt Hurley in Gve Sendred, Miss Anna Masccotti and Mrs R C Hont in 4 rum my, and Mrs Joseph Georgie Anvil in rummy. Dinner at 10 30 for 30 guests. Gifts presented to the honoree.
A surprise Teenjay evening honored Mrs Anna Hellman on her 80th birthday at her home hosted by Mrs William Helman and Mrs Katherine Hellman. She was born in Finland and has lived in Bessemer for 23 years. She married Finland 32 years ago. She leaves two sons Edward of Detroit and Victor of Best er, 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Twenty members of the Class of 1929 gathered for a reunion at Old Ger tan Park last night. Wilram Burd chaired the banquet, with brief talks from attendees including Art Sees Barry Fe Paul Certratte Lucille Leon Whart te Marsant and Margeret Jan nOUVGA. Projected planning for the next reunion during Christmas holidays was discussed.
A fragment lists Grace Beisee Reymond Regoni Ethel Joinron John Brie William Baird Rachael Baird Frances Marshalek Golden Selin Reby Tiliner Ecther Ahola and John Corona as readable names in the archival text. The brief mentions several individuals without additional context or events attached.
Mise Louise Rizzie daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos eph Rizzie wed John Pussakulich son of Mr and Mrs George Pussakulich in a Saturday Aug 5 ceremony at Ironwood. Rev Arthur Fergin officiated with attendants Mr and Mrs Michael Dianich. Bride a Ramsay lifer and Bessemer High School 1930 graduate. couple to reside in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Albert Bassie was guest of honor at a Wednesday birthday gathering hosted by Mrs. Ed. Anderson. Afternoon entertainment featured three-card tables and a luncheon. Friends presented gifts to the guest of honor.
Local column lists numerous visitors and departures among families in the area. Edna Levo and relatives return to Grand Rapids Minnesota after a two week stay. many guests travel to Chicago Detroit L'Anse Ishpeming and Two Harbors. Multiple delegates and spouses attend events in Crystal Falls and L'Anse. others plan summer stays in Gogebic area and Detroit.
R. E. Heidemann and his daughter Helen have come back from Eau Claire after attending a relative's funeral. Mrs Beela, formerly of Rameau, is noted in the return.
The church lists 9 a m Sunday School with a class for everyone and 10 a m Morning Worship preached by Arthur Jaes. Music by the Trelawney Male Quartet. Evening service at 7 30 led by Clayton E Cameron with a song service before the message. Midweek prayer Wednesday. Also notes potential by products from corn cobs.
Anvil News reports numerous visits and travels among residents. Detroit visitors to Toomey and Rigotti homes. Iron Belt, Ironwood, and Los Angeles connections noted. Trips include Iron Mountain, Lake Gogebic, Chicago, Marquette, and Ramay. Detailing relatives from Eagle River, Ashland, and Detroit.
An article will tell the experiences of a teen girl who married three men in three years, all three now dead, in The American Weekly with The Detroit Sunday Times next Sunday.
A short exchange shows a patient traveling to a warmer climate to collect a bill and a mother in bed with a severe cold, reflecting domestic dialogue and humor.
A color baseball championship game is planned for September 10 at Comiskey Park Chicago with players chosen by nationwide vote. Major league triple headers last occurred October 2 1920 between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in Pittsburgh.
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