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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
12
Published weekly in Bessemer Michigan the Herald Publishing Company lists subscription rates per year two dollars nine months one dollar fifty cents six months one dollar and three months fifty cents the notice also records postal details and matter of filing as second class.
A proclaiming Upper Michigan as a potential winter playground details the need for resort modernization, winterization of housing, sledding and skating facilities, and an aggressive advertising campaign to draw winter guests from distant regions, along with urging local involvement and safety measures for holiday fires.
A bustling issue page notes deer hunters complain about snow while Santa trees arrive locally. The Speed Boys test Hurley Midgets tomorrow night as airline service to the range begins today and the Christmas Seals drive gathers momentum. Manitowish Waters Kitchen Band appears Saturday night and booster chatter praises the Green Bay Packers despite a rough season.
The message urges checking Underwriters Laboratories seals on sets and avoiding flammable decor. It warns against frayed extension cords, not leaving lights on when away, disposing of wrappings promptly, and careful use of matches and smokingMaterials. It advises removing the tree when needles dry and plans for a safe joyous holiday season.
Cpl Joseph Bria guest spoke at the Lions club meeting Tuesday evening detailing how he sustained leg and spine wounds in action. Mrs Albert L Thompson formerly of Bessemer died suddenly in Barrington Illinois on November 23. Gogebic County set to receive 80000 in war bonds from a 20000000 Sixth War Loan purchase by Chicago and North Western Railway. Mr and Mrs Edward Erickson welcomed a daughter Gael Ann born November 24 at Newport hospital. Mr and Mrs John Pertile marked their 25th wedding anniversary November 20. married in Italy in 1919 and moved to the United States in 1921. Dennis Thunander celebrated his sixth birthday at St Sebastian kindergarten with cake candy and fruit. Mr and Mrs Arco Certano visiting relatives in Minnesota including Tyler and Minneapolis. Mrs E J Oas left for Topeka Kansas after death of her mother Mrs R D Reid on Sunday November 26. December 1 1939 Thursday November 23 was the wed-
Snow remains absent on Wednesday as Gogebic area residents prepare for Santa. Bessemer businesses display evergreen and colored lights, with stores dressing up for the season. Local notables include D E Crocker, Ontonagon's auto tire inventor. Bessemer football selections feature Turkal Camilli Masnaghetti Romo Cuchosz. Fire call at Peecard gas station due to overheated stove. no damage reported. Eckman’s Bakery relocates to Graham’s plumbing building.
Twenty years ago Paul Gerich Sr a pioneer resident on a farm south of Bessemer died yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock after a lengthy illness He was 75 Clarence Christianson a former resident died Monday at Grand View hospital from injuries received November 15 in an accident at a Marenisco logging camp He was struck by a falling tree Frank Kruzona 22 a former Bessemer resident died Sunday in LaSalle Illinois of a fractured skull after an automibile crash Mrs Charles Berini died after a yearlong illness at her home in the Tilden location cancer noted as the cause and she had undergone surgery previously.
Forty years ago Peter Pucilowski, a well known local, was shot and fatally wounded by buckshot while hunting deer about seven miles from the city. Also noted were the Tilden mine’s season shutdown and ore shipments, Jos Selin visiting Iron River, Al Moe shot by his brother in Duluth, and George J Fournier visiting during Thanksgiving.
December 2, 1999 announces F. B. Jones has been engaged with details continued on page 7.
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