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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1938

Page

7

Welfare Referendum Against State And County Relief Plans

Ingham County News argues against the new welfare setup linking funds to state control. It criticizes lack of local authority and calls for signatures to halt enforcement, seek a direct issue, and force local units to assume financial and administrative responsibility.

Legislative Assembly Murphy Senate House State Supervisors Association State Association of Superintendents of Ingham County News

Michigan conservation trip sparks call for reform

The Michigan State Digest reports state officials Percy Hoffmaster Fred Westerman and H D Ruhl returned from a Mexico City jaunt funded by taxpayers. The piece condemns the trip as wasteful, labels the conservation department as a private empire, and urges legislative control and accountability.

Percy Hoffmaster Fred A. Westerman Conservation Office H. D. Ruhl Lansing Mexico City Michigan State Digest Michigan Mexico Ontario Wisconsin Minnesota The Conservation Department Old Glasgow Scotland Union of Michigan South Abe Lincoln Union of State Departments State Administrative Board

Skipping Grades and Its Pitfalls

Parents take pride in letting children skip grades but the article warns the advanced child loses peers for play and social growth. Upon high school graduation the youth may face adult competition in college and business, risking a wasted year during adolescence.

The Value of Home Ownership and Community Ties

A writer argues against belief that owning property is futile. He says belonging to a community gives pride and cultural progress, and home ownership provides security, autonomy, and family happiness through shared sacrifice and responsibility.

Bessemer Tops Ewen In Free Hitting Clincher

Bessemer defeated Ewen 10 to 4 last Sunday in a high scoring game at home. The contest turned after the fourth inning when two Bessemer runners reached on a claimed hit by pitch, drawing protests to the umpire and draining the Ewen club’s spirit for the rest of the game.

Ewen Press Bessemer Ewen Iawen

One-time BOELS lineman's desperate lateral save tale

A past Bessemer gridiron anecdote recalls a BOELS linesman who intercepted a pass near midfield and tossed it laterally to avoid a looming Indian pursuer from Ashland. The Indian seized the ball and sped toward the other end, only to be stopped by four Bessemer tacklers in a mid-field ambush.

Bessemer Shland Ashland Nyway

City adopts 113637 budget and borrows 24000

The 1932 city budget totals 113637 with a 24000 borrowing plan for past due bills and wages. The school budget is 90000. Davis store on Main Street closed last Friday and stock moved to the Ironwood store. Bessemer High beat Marquette 26 to 0 for its 17th straight win in three years, with a full lineup listed. A local dealer advertises a 1913 Chalmers 36 car features.

Davis Main Street Ironwood Bessemer High Marquette Bessemer Turkal Hayvala Tarnaski Lesky Brody Niemi Gustafson E. Serbin G. Serbin Chiomento Benson Williams E. Fish LaFond Thibodeau Petro Hakala Wii

City Sets Budget Totals for Next Year

The council set the city budget at 119 862 for the next fiscal year while the school budget totals 3113 000. Rev Ernest Brown will deliver his farewell sermon at the Methodist church Suelay before being assigned to Iron Mountain. A Ramsay school building sale to Castile Mining Co. brought 1000 dollars and the Puritan school to Emil Leonardelli for 410. The Massie Houghton case ends with Massie’s three rights in mineral rights and a perpetual surface lease after Houghton county pays back taxes totaling 11000. The mine valued property contains about 40000 tons of ore in sight.

Ernest Brown Methodist Suelay Iron Mountain Ramsay Castile Mining Co Puritan Emil Leonardelli Massie-Houghton Massie Houghton County Supreme Court

Local church assigns new pastor and stores reopen

Rev. Edward Bickford of the Methodist church is reassigned to Jessieville and will be replaced by Rev. W. O. S. Smith. Frank Caseletto bought Tony Manaretto confectionery stock at sheriff sale and reopened the store. Ruple Fraser left for Chicago to study dentistry. Township voters rejected a road bond proposition by a 1047 to zero result. Ironwood county fair attendance was light due to advertising gaps.

Edward Bickford Jessieville W. O S. Smith Frank Caseletto Ruple Fraser Tronwood Township Ironwood

Wakefield and Ironwood Party Nominations and Local News

Republican county convention at Wakefield Primary school nominates Olson Johnston Luxmore Wester Cooper Rupp Conrad Carlson Houle Haggerson Monroe for sheriff clerk treasurer register of deeds prosecuting attorney surveyor circuit court commissioner coroners representative. Democrat convention at Swanson's hall Ironwood nominates Shea Kluck Brannis Jacobs Rice Tobin Lillrose Peterson Finnegan. Deaths include Mrs Conrad Carlson and Mrs C A Broughton guest from Knoxville. Yale mine pumpman A P Rogers Jr. injured after 40 foot shaft fall. New York Candy Company closes store.

Wakefield John E. Olson Albert A. Johnston John Luxmore William Wester S. 8. Cooper George Rupp Conrad Carlson I. X. Houle W. J. Haggerson J. S. Monroe Swanson’s Ironwood Dennis J. Shea John Kluck John Brannis John Jacobs L. S. Rice James Tobin John Lillrose Adolph W. Peterson John F. Finnegan

Final Account Hearing Set In Minor Estate

Mary Starr filed a final account for the estate of Anna Blasesakevies Dreuth and others minors. The court orders October 6, 1987 at 10:00 a.m. for hearing at the Bes semer Probate Office and requires public notice via three weekly issues in the Bessemer Herald. judge M E Nolan presides. W B Fauhl registers.

Bessemer Said M. FE. Nolan Anna Blasesakevies Dreuth Mary Starr Bessemer Herald

Young Antlered Deer To Be More Plentiful In Michigan

Game authorities say northern Michigan hunters will see more young antlered deer this fall due to milder winter and better springs. Last season in parts of the state deer kills favored older animals, a change linked to the harsh 1935 36 winter that caused widespread starvation, with fawns hit hardest. Spring 1936 births should yield males with eight point antlers during the coming season.

Michigan

Upper Peninsula resorts plan trolling service for anglers

Anglers from the downstate Great Lakes have visited the Upper Peninsula and reported the resorts offer complete trolling services next summer. The U P Development Bureau notes the area presents the best sport on the chain of lakes with reliable trolling facilities for fishing visitors.

Upper Peninsula Great Lakes Yeats Upper Peninsua Jakes.u. Po Development Bureau

Freshening Breezes in Labor and League Quips

The notes joke that flirtations with stenographers bring trouble for cashiers whose husbands are the staff. It urges smart young men to seek government positions as their path to success without penalty. The League of Nations is mocked for shifting from umpire to scorekeeper, explaining its quiet period.

League of Nations

Navy or Notre Dame Dream Appears in Spring Notes

The column reflects on sports page hype amid hopeful chatter this season. It notes the Sino-Japanese war and World Series drawing attention, contrasting naval service with college football at Notre Dame for a fuller, more entertaining experience.

Grand Rapids Chronicle the Chronicle Navy Notre Dame

Republicans Arrive in Bay City for Rally Quartered in Hotels

Bay City hosts Republican vanguard arriving by train to the city. The Michigan State Digest notes enough party members to fill local hotels, while a Democratic friend quips a telephone booth might suffice.

Bay City Michigan State Digest

Fishing log reveals sizable catches by Chicago anglers

A sermon from the TSS87 guide lists anglers and catches: J. Frank Lawrence of Chicago caught 79 bass in May. K. J. Flint of Menominee, 105 brook trout on June 5. G. F. Jennings and Hl. Jones of Chicago 20 black bass and 130 walleyes. H. L. Birchard of Milwaukee with B. S. Young and Il. Hubbard of Oconomowae 113 muskellunge. a Chicago party of eight fished eight days for 2,500 pounds total fish.

Chicago

Audit-Free Week Ends With No Deficit Allegations

A closing line notes a full week has passed without an audit accusing anyone of shortages or financial missteps, underscoring a calm period in oversight. No names, places, or dates are provided in the readable fragment.

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Rupert W. Wrobleski Maurice R. Burt American Press Herald Field Chalmers R. H. Thompson C. A. Broughton Knoxville, Tenn G. L. Loope Colby Mine A. P. Rogers Jr Yale New York Candy Company State OF Gogebic M. E. Nolan W. B. Fauhl Herald Publishing ‘Co Mery Newt Shee Wichigan Bell Telephone Company
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