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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
2
Published weekly by the Herald Publishing Company of Bessemer Michigan lists mailing details entered as second class matter May 26 1900 and subscription rates per year two dollars nine months one fifty six months one dollar three months fifty cents under March 3 1873 act.
Alderman Joseph Stelmark defends council deliberations in a reply to parking protests on East Lead Street. He argues council meetings are not comedy but democracy in work and invites readers to attend meetings to see how public issues are addressed. Parallel letters from East Northside business leaders urge fair handling and caution against no parking extremism.
Howard Billings, president of the Iron River Businessmen’s Association and VP of the UP Development Bureau, urged at a Marquette meeting that the Upper Peninsula form a group of four minute men to publicly proclaim faith in the peninsula. The group would be alert and informed, use radio, and speak to Chambers of Commerce and service clubs to promote future possibilities. He said state or federal agencies cannot solve the peninsula’s economic problems and urged self-help efforts.
Local notes report on fall weather and outfits, sports life with Speed Boys and Iron River games, new police squad car, and ongoing election preps. Milwauk ee visit details, Marquette football prep with former Speed Boys, and a colorful game memory involving Bessemer, Ironwood, and a controversial umpire. Ed Pascoe and local figures recalled, plus a playful closing quip about neighbors.
Mrs. Clarence E. Lott dies in Phoenix. Veterans Administration to open a contact office in Ironwood to aid local veterans in securing benefits. Hospital site designated to serve Upper Peninsula at Tron Mountain, near Von Platen Fox mill. Funeral for Mrs. William Shogren in Crystal Falls. Various local marriages, births, and social events noted. plans include Bessemer Township schools opening and student transport changes. residents visiting Milwaukee and Wichita for work or study. reunions and parties honor local residents.
Ten year old Alice Nylund of Bessemer was among 14 young women who received diplomas Thursday from St Joseph's hospital school of nursing in Ashland. The Edward Lobb home hosted a Pascoe family reunion on Monday August 26 with many relatives attending and a 25 person dinner followed by card games. Mary Pellow celebrated her sixth birthday with 10 guests at the W F Pellow home on Wednesday August 28. William John Contratto hosted a birthday gathering for his sixth birthday at his parents’ home on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Gertrude Mattson, daughter of Mrs Amanda Mattson of Bessemer township, wed Sulo Forsberg of Chicago on Saturday August 17.
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