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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
2
The Herald supports plans to erect a community Christmas tree near city hall with Santa Claus giving free candy and gifts to children. Merchants are urged to begin early holiday shopping, hoping to boost the season's spirit and mutual convenience for shoppers and businesses.
The Sharon Lutheran church celebrates a new edifice at Sellar and Moore streets. City pride follows as trustees and the congregation complete the project within a year, aided by industrial workers and broad local support. It is praised as a fine monument to faith and growth on the Gogebic range.
Report notes heavy speeding on Lead Street, a busy business and transit route through Bessemer. Officials urge posted speed limits and visible signs to curb reckless driving, citing seasonal police presence and the danger to pedestrians. A few arrests are expected to deter violators and improve safety.
Fragmentary note laments no champion yet and hints at time needed to discover another Leap dng Lena. Calls for a good Jumping item to rejuvenate the country’s interest.
Detroit embezzler N B J Stewart Jones, who stole 235000 from Union Trust, faces parole scrutiny as Governor Green and Commissioner Wood resist releasing convicts whose terms and genome deductions expire. Wood argues parole now would pay Jones 830 monthly, potentially encouraging crime. Jones’ request will be reviewed after he serves two and a half more years. The piece lauds Michigan’s hardheaded parole policy and criticizes indeterminate sentence flaws while noting the broader debate over crime and punishment.
One year ago December blizzard hit Gogebic range with temperatures dropping to 15 below and snowdrifts of three to four feet blocking roads except the Ironwood Wakefield artery. Clarence Tibbets died after a mental exam trip, Edith King, former Washington school principal, passed away in Phoenix, and Frances Madajesky wed Hubert L Perrin at the Ironwood home of Dr and Mrs E H Madajesky.
Rutherford Solberg was unanimously chosen commander of Peter Gedda Post of the American Legion, becoming the first navy man to lead the unit. Rev. Fr. C. J Swoboda arrived in Bessemer after a five month Europe visit. A 15 year old girl was severely cut when struck by a skidding auto driven by Frank Masnaghetti. Gisella Noldin of Milwaukee wed John Marzari in Milwaukee, and Elena Stephens married Bernard Vogeler at a Llron wood home with Rev. W. C. Seitz officiating.
The Bessemer Herald and Free Press relocates to its new north of the Northwestern depot site on Lead street after 29 years in one building. A Wakefield bond vote for a $5,000 electric light plant passed 12 to 16 in a special election. On Tuesday afternoon Frank J. McMinn wed Josephine Yankosky with Rev. Chas. Fraser officiating. Dina Gusti of Bessemer married Alfonso Casagrande of Hurley at St. Sebastian's church with Rev. Swoboda presiding.
Notice of chancery sale issued by the Circuit Court for Cogebie County Michigan in a pending case dated October 27 1028 names Frank J Hager and Jessie Hager as plaintiffs and John Stool as defendant and states that sale action is authorized under court order.
Rita O Gara is selected as Miss Irish America in a pageant that honors Irish heritage and community talent. The event spotlighted local contestants and themed performances reflecting Irish culture and civic pride.
A sale will occur at the front door of the Court House in Bessemer on Monday December 10 1928 at 10:00 AM to satisfy the plaintiffs claims for principal interest and costs on land described as one half acre in Ironwood Township Gogebic County. The parcel begins at the NW corner of the SW quarter of Section 35 Township 48 North Range 47 West and runs 208 feet 6 inches east and west 104 feet 3 inches north and south 10
Default on a 1921 mortgage by Phil ip J Fabian and Charlotte Fabian of Ironwood Gogebic County Michigan to Joseph Francis, assgned to Joseph Raineri Hurley Wisconsin. Mortgage on Sunnyside Addition Lot 1 2 3 Block 2 Ironwood. Public sale at Bessemer Court House December 14 1928 at 10 am to satisfy $1391 debt plus $35 attorney fee. Baird and Rummel, Ironwood Michigan. Seaman Building. 9-14-12-7
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