Probate Court Sets Claim Deadline for John Contratto Sr Estate
The Gogebic County Probate Court in Bessemer on August 16 1940 ordered creditors to present claims against John Contratto Sr deceased by November 6 1940 at ten in the forenoon. Public notice to run three consecutive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Additional matter lists amounts and individuals including Mary E Curtis Elbert Gary Sutcliffe and Elisha H Flinn with associated dates.
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Bessemer
M. EB. Nolan
John Contratto Sr
Bessemer Herald
M. E. Nolan
Silvio L. Mascotti
Oscar Larson
Mary Larson
Inga V. Anderson
Probate and tax sale notices from Michigan court records 1940
In a Bessem er Michigan probate session Judge M E Nolan hears Mary Larson final account in estate of Oscar Larson with a September 11 1940 hearing date order published in the Bessemer Herald. A separate notice alerts land owners of a tax deed sale in Gogebic County for lands in Duck Lake area Lot Five Section seventeen containing about 10 acres with taxes listed for 1931 1933 1934 and 1935 and terms to reconveyance and payment deadlines.
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State of Michigan
County of Gogebic
Duck Lake
Lot Five
Probate Office Sets October 30 Deadline for Estate Claims
In Bessemer, the Probate Office under Judge M K Nolan orders the estate of Anton Narvi examined and settled. Creditors must file claims by October 30 1940 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Public notice is to be published for three successive weeks in the county. Harry K Bay attorney for the estate based in Ironwood Michigan.
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Bessemer
M. K. Nolan
Anton Narvi
Bessemer Herald
Said
M. E. Nolan
Primary Election Notice for City of Bessemer Michigan 1940
Notice to qualified electors of Gogebic County Michigan that a General Primary Election will be held Tuesday September 10 1940 at designated ward polling places. Voters nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor U S Senator U S Representative State Senator and Representatives in the State Legislature among other offices and delegates to county conventions. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm with possible noon adjournment and late stay options. voters may place delegate names on ballots by slips or writing in.
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Bessemer
Gogebic
Michigan
Veterans Memorial Building
Sophie Street
Yale
Yale Avenue
United States
Congress
Board of
Board of Inspectors of
Registration Notice for General Primary Election 1940
Notice to Ward Precinct electors that registration is open on weekdays except Sundays and holidays. City Clerk may accept names of new voters not yet registered on designated days, with rules for in person and affidavit registration including absent voters. Details include dates, hours, and requirements to prove residency and eligibility under Michigan law.
Election polling hours stated for city vote
The notice sets polls from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Election Day. City Clerk Walter E. Maki signs the notice dated July 25, 1940.
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Walter E. Maki
Registration by oath and transfer rules in city precincts
The notice outlines registration by oath for unregistered voters who meet residency and qualification requirements. It specifies penalties for perjury and describes procedures for transferring a voter’s registration when moving within city precincts, including certificate handling and updating the remarks in the registration book. City Clerk Walter E. Maki signs dated August 19, 1940.
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Board of Inspectors
Board of Inspectors of
Walter E. Maki
Michigan freshmen assigned to counselor for first semester
All freshmen and sophomores including transfer students at the University of Michigan are assigned to an academic counselor during their first semester of residence. The counselor directly supervises the student’s academic program until junior standing is attained.
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University of Michigan
The Party Talked Electricity Savings and Costs
At a social gathering the speaker argues that electric rates have fallen over 12 to 15 years, delivering more power for less money even as bills rise due to higher consumption from household gadgets. He explains the average unit price is down about half, yet totals rise as use increases, and notes rates can lower per usage. The crowd agrees and the speaker jokes about the bargain.
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State OF
Mary E. Curtis
Pelican Lake
Wisconsin
Elbert Gary Sutcliffe
Cook County
Illinois
Elisha H. Flinn
Detroit
A Uuut
Harry K. Bay
Ironwood
Cane
the Herald
Board OF Election Inspectors
Elmer J. Kuivinen
Peoples State Bank
Electric Company
P.S
Lake Superior District Power Company
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