Bessemer Public Schools Open As Tuesday September 2
The Bessemer public schools reopen on Tuesday September 2 with entrance assignments for sophomores juniors and seniors at specified doors. Students will collect program cards and head to home rooms. Washington and Barber schools assign pupils to last year rooms and reassign later. Kindergarten schedules split across morning and afternoon terms. Bus schedules unchanged. Faculty list includes J R J Mullen president, J C E Stevens treasurer, and E J Oas superintendent among others. detailed staffing for Barber and Washington Schools, Washington Elementary, and Barber School.
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Bessemer Public Schools
E High School
Washington
Barber Hools
Oms
Beser City
J. R. J. Mullen
B. Abelman
E. Church
Mary C. O'Keefe
Prinal
Frances Dahl
Ruth Wostlin
Laura Ravanelli
Prinipal
Agnes Knight
Michael Vrancic Dies in Ashland Funeral Held
Michael J. Vrancic aged 50 of 308 4th Avenue West died Friday night in an Ashland hospital after an illness of about a month. Born in Yugoslavia on November 10 1891 he came to Bessemer at 16 and worked in mines including the Anvil mine. Surviving are wife and children Nick of Bessemer Mike a corporal at Camp Croft South Carolina. daughters Mrs Albert Sale Wakefield Barbara Washington D C and Mary a Marin isco teacher. a sister in Yugoslavia. He belonged to Croatian Fraternal Union lodge No 302. Funeral Tuesday at St Sebastian church with Rev C J Svoboda officiating. Interment Hillcrest cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Perpich Tom Piskor John Pavlovich Joseph Matanich Vincent Loncharge and Joseph Pozega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Vrancic
4Th Avenue West
Ashland
Vrancic
Yugoslavia
Bessemer
Vrancie
Nick
Mike
Camp Croft
South Carolina
Albert Sale
Wakefield
Barbara
Washington, D. C
Mary
Marenisco
Croatian Fraternal Union of America
St. Sebastian Church
C. J. Svoboda
Hillcrest Cemetery
Highway Conference Bulletin at Es canaba Michigan
The Highway Conference at Escanaba Michigan on September 2 will be held at Delta Hotel not Sherman. The tentative program includes Abbott M. Fox presiding, roll call, and addresses by John Norton on the conference purpose and G Donald Kennedy on progress in hard surfacing. An open discussion follows with Jos C. Gannon reporting progress of the Upper Peninsula National Defense Committee. Adjournment.
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Escanaba
Michigan
DELTA
Sherman
Delta Hotel
Mich
Abbott M. Fox
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
John Norton
Upper Peninsula
G. Donald Kennedy
State Highway Commission
Lansing
Classroom and staff list from a 1940 school page
The item lists teachers and courses with room numbers such as Commerce Room 100 Lt. Col. Cartwright R O T C Room 106 and English II in Room 212 led by Miss Loretta Doyle plus other staff like Miss Ethelyn Miller Librarian and Mr James Carpenter. It notes Washington entries and ends with a health fact: in 1940 Michigan’s tuberculosis death rate ranked 13th lowest at 33.3 per 100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carpenter
L. J. Cartwright
Florence Cresswell
Glish
Loretta Doyle
Frank Duncan
Mamie Forno
Washington
S. W. Hunt
June Madison
Leo Massie
Ethelyn Miller
Anne Moberg
Walter Newman
Mary O'Keefe
Harry Reinhold
John Sartoris
Virginia van Ostrand
Arnold Wispi
John Wysoski
Elizabeth Ekstrom
Michigan
Frank Duncan Replaces Carlton Walker At Local Schools
Mr Frank Duncan a University of Minnesota graduate has been engaged to fill the vacancy created by Carlton Walker's resignation. He will teach seventh grade science biology at A D Johnston High School and sixth grade science at Washington Junior High School. He did research last summer at the University of Minnesota biological station at Itasca Park near Itasca Lake near the source of the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Duncan
University of Minnesota
Carlton Walker
Duncan
Washington Junior High
A. D. Johnston High School
University of Minnesota Biological Station
Itasca Park
Mississippi River
Itasca Lake
Bemidji
Doose Erickson Marriage Performed
Miss Alice Erickson daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Erickson became the bride of Marshall Doose son of Mr and Mrs Walter Doose of Wilmette Illinois at the bride's home Saturday evening at 6 30 o'clock The vows were read by F E W Eastment in a setting of palms and garden flowers lit by candelabra The bride wore a floor length white brocaded organdy dress Her bouquet consisted of roses and sweet peas The bridesmaid was Miss Blanche Erickson sister of the bride in a floor length white organdy dress Best man was William Doose A dinner for 25 guests Then they left for Canada and will reside after October 1 at 6439 North Hamilton Chicago Mr Doose works in contracting and building in Chicago The bride formerly worked for Wade Advertising Agency in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Erickson
Elizabeth Erickson
Marshall Doose
Walter Doose
Wilmette
Mis
F. E. W. Eastment
Blanche Erickson
William Doose
Ill
Paul Slavin
Chicago
Evanston
Lillian Ylitalo
Canada
North
Hamilton
Doose
City
Wade Advertising Agency
Alice Hegg Weds Oscar Faline in Sharon Lutheran Ceremony
Miss Alice Hegg and Oscar Faline wed Saturday at 2 pm in Sharon Lutheran Church. Rev Eastman officiated as bride wore white satin with a long train and veil. Attendants included Esther Faline and Agnes Olson, with Clarence Loring and Kenneth Faline as groomsmen. A reception for 100 followed at the Faline home. couple to reside in North Ramsay on Faline Dairy Farm. Stuart McCune resigns as high school instructor to pursue a Northwestern University master’s degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hegg
Oscar Faline
Sharon Lutheran Church
W. Eastman
Esther Faline
Miss Agnes Olson
Clarence Loring
Kenneth Faline
Stuart McCune
Northwestern University
Bessemer Township Schools Prepare for September Reopening
The four schools Puritan Harding Anvil and Ramsay set Tuesday September 2 as first day with staff meetings Labor Day events and a two day preschool conference for junior high teachers. New staff include librarians Miss Linzey and home economics teacher Miss Carlson. Music clinic led by Clyde Vroman September 11 13. Bus order placed and district upgrades progress under WPA project with most work due by next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Township
Puritan
Harding
Anvil
Ramsay
H. O. Johnson
Tesday
Wilbur Menge
D. West
Lansing
Michigan
Clyde Vroman
University of Michigan
Edna S. Linera
Chula Remingzey
Flint
Joe Lawton
Linzey
Michigan League Library
Ann Arbor
Emerson Junior High School
Doris L. Carlson
Michigan State College
Evonne Jacquart
Board of Education
Northwestern University
Joseph A. Sabin
Agnes Gustafson
Doreen Corgiat
Mabel Gustafson
Lucille O'Malley
Agnes Runstrom
Leonard Johnson
E. A. Crawford
Milda Sorenson
Esther Hodsdon
Nellie Berg
Violet Lorenson
Theodore Olson
Doris Carlson
Howard Brown
Ena Paulson
Esther Ahola
Lempi Lemplin
Ann Richards
Martha Arenz
Margaret Jacobson
Marcella Rutiman
Raymond Rigoni
Bessemer Color Tour Planned for October Visit
The Upper Peninsula Development Bureau with Greyhound and Northland bus lines will sponsor a seven day autumn tour through upper Michigan for downstate and out of state editors and camera crews. Invitations have been issued and the itinerary will be set soon. Geo H Bishop notes the aim to showcase the UP’s garish autumn colors and to visit as many communities as possible within the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Upper Michigan
Mark Almli to coach at Marshfield Wisconsin
Marshfield appoints former Ironwood and Eau Claire high school coach Mark Almli as athletic director and head coach for football and basketball. He will also serve as recreation director during summer. Marshfield sits on Highway 13 below Park Falls about 85 miles east of Eau Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Mark Almli
Ironwood High School
Eau Claire High School
Almii
Wisconsin
Highway 13
Park Falls
Eau Claire
Miss Jean Olson Wins Gogebic Junior College Scholarship
Miss Jean Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Olson received a one year scholarship at Gogebic Junior College from the Bessemer Woman's Club and has enrolled in a commercial course. She excelled in her commercial work at A D Johnston high school last year and was active in school activities. Other A D Johnston students enrolling at Gogebic Junior College this fall include Jean Katherine Dahl Stephana Patricia Lalich and Ellen Marie Salear from Bessemer David Victor Ellerine Sharpless and Helen Waltee from Ramsay Peter Morici and Lena Colla from Anvil. Further details appear in the page five advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Olson
Arthur Olson
Gogebic Junior College
Bessemer Woman’s Club
Miss Olson
A. D. Johnston High School
A.D. Johston High School
Jean Katherine Dahl
Stephana Patricia Lalich
Ellen Marie Salear
Bessemer
David Victor
Ellerine Sharpless
Helen Waltee
Ramsay
Peter Morici
Lena Colla
Anvil
The
Herald
Hyvonen Lahti Marriage Friday
Miss Elma Lahti daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lahti North Bessem er were married at 430 Friday afternoon at the parsonage of the Finnish National Lutheran church by Rev Jacob Hirvi. The couple will reside in Wakefield after a week long honeymoon to Chicago. Mr Hyvonen is employed at the Anvil mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Lahti
John Lahti
North Bessemer
Finnish National Lutheran Church
Jacob Hirvi
Esther
Walfred Martinson
Miss Lahti
Albino Deer Killed Near Bergland
An albino fawn was struck and killed by a car near Bergland. Plans were made to mount the deer for display at Bergland High School. The incident notes a fawn born last summer.
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Bergland
Bessemer Loses League Playoff in Close Defeat
At Massie Field Bessemer fell 8 to 7 to Ramsay after a late ninth inning rally by Ramsay. Ramsay led early 4 to 2, Bessemer tied it 5 to 5, then took a brief 7 to 5 edge before Ramsay scored three in the final frame. Errors hampered Bessemer with 10 misplays as both teams had 10 hits. Ramsay and Montreal vie for the league title next Sunday while Bessemer and Penokee contest third and fourth places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Massie Field
Ramsay
Black River
Invaders
Montreal
Penokee
Lenny Calligaro
Curly” Johnson
Giachino
AB Ippolite
E. Erickson
J. Lahti
Rf R. Mattrella
J Pertile
E. Korhonen
Cc. Korhonen
Calligaro
Ippolite
L. Proctor
L. Happola
AB Ramsay
F. Giachino
Whitburn
Soffiette
Cocco
Giackino
Borich
Kyrola
Auge
H. Johnson
Estes
Bedell And Colberg Elected At Wakefield
In Wakefield Tuesday August 26 the city election saw Roy W. Bedell win with 634 votes over Harlan Johnson who had 409. John Gilbert obtained 210 and Joseph Sailer 139. Dr. A W Colberg was re elected for a fourth three year term defeating Earl P Manley 712 to 650.
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Wakefield
Roy W. Bedell
Harlan Johnson
John Gilbert
Joseph Sailer
A. W. Colberg
Earl P. Manley
Leo Massie Marries Anne Salmi in Chicago Saturday
Leo Massie and Miss Anne Salmi, prominent in Bessemer, wed in Chicago on Saturday August 23. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. William Larson of Chicago. Frank J. Duda and daughter Betty attended at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Massie
Anne Salmi
Bessemer
Chicago
William Larson
Frank J. Duda
Betty
A. D. Johnston High School
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Kindergaren
Cecile Selin
Rena Varalli
Ruth Grimm
Sylvia Bagley
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Laurine Young
Olga Hansen
Irma Stackhouse
Lempe Erickson
Elmine Diagne
Jroom
Anna Englund
Dominic Bordini
Rose Burt
Mary Guyer
Leonard Jezek
Fiella Knoblock
Frank Stanlake
Marguerite Appel
Albert Butherus
Michael Vrancic
Doose-Erickson
Bride of
Storman
Duluth
J. W. Johnson
John Bretalj
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
Astrid Hansen
Arthur Swanson
Toivo Selin
Vernon Peterson
Eugene Carlson
Faline
Ironwood
Ramsay Wakefield
Gust Stalmen
Matt Jacobson
Godreen
Cloquet
Minn
August Wicklund
Stambaugh
Otto Anderson
Ontonagon
Eric
Leslie Sundlin
Jim Falls
Wis
Robert Aubert
Cornell
Elmer Luoma
Cadett
Hannah Ronback
Crystal Falls
North Ramsay
Marshfield, Wis
Sam Laden, Jr
P. M
M. O. Lamoreux
Ruth Richards
Mayme Korpi
Edna Linzey
Bedell
Colberg
Conservation Department
Barry County
Scott’s Bluff, Neb
Washington School
Lois Conoboy
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