Honor Roll for 2nd Six Weeks at Local High School
The list shows students who earned the second six weeks honor roll across High School Classes A and C and Washington Junior High. Names include Paula Anderson, Marjorie Berg, Peggy Bjork, Marie Bergero, Bernice Brydges, Betty Carlson, and many others across grades seven to ninth, plus staff and administration reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Jean Anderson
Marjorie Berg
Peggy Bjork
Marie Bergero
Bernice Brydges
Betty Carlson
Frances Chaich
Ruth Chiapuzio
Catherine Cuifettelli
Gloria Drogule
June Eliason
Betty Erickson
Joyce Erickson
Shirley Erickson
Dorothy Giacherio
Betty Ann Gustafson
Janet Hellman
Florence Hill
Priscilla Hoeft
Phyllis Isdebski
Bears Feast Sparks Mirth at Legion Quarters
A hungry bear roamed toward Legion quarters drawn by a savory odor from a feast prepared for a group known as the "boys." The bear was shot weeks ago by Joe Figuli and later honored in a bear hug amid reports of praise for vitality from an organization.
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Legion Quarters
Arters
Joe Figuli
Herald
Pan All
Xmas Party For VFW Auxiliary Wednesday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary hosts its annual Christmas party on Wednesday December 12. A pot luck starts at 8:00 with entertainment and a gift exchange of 25 cents. The organization plans to send a care box to hospitalized veterans.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Pioneer Mrs Springhetti recalls Bessemer boom days
Mrs Nick Springhetti marked her 80th birthday on October 7 and celebrates 56 years in Bessemer. Born 1865 in Caverno Tyrol she moved to the United States in 1899 with her husband. She witnessed Virginia Mesabi range fire and later settled back in Bessemer where she raised eight children and 19 grandchildren. She remains active in church and gardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Springhetti
Springhetti
Bessemer
Caverno
Tyrol
Austria
United States
Wisconsin Central Depot
Soo Line
Old Country
St. Sebastian’s Church
Joseph P. Kunly
Marquette
Gasper Springhetti
Domenica Fauri
Nick Jr
Detroit
Mary Janzite
Anna
John Salemi
Chicago
Peter
Pontiac
John
Catherine
Peter Loneharte
Joseph
Louise
Chris Tiziani
Longyear Street
Moore Street
Virginia
Mesaba Range
Frank Savera Sr
Anvil
Joe Serra
Elks Seek New Quarters in Bessemer Move
The Bessemer Elks Lodge plans to buy the Kallander building on East Mary Street, dismantle the old structure, and rebuild next spring. Since 1918 the lodge has moved venues multiple times and grown steadily. the December 13 initiation and inspection will mark a major milestone with a banquet to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Elks Lodge
Kallander
East Mary Street
Bessemer Lodge
Eagles
Selin’s
Ironwood Lodge
Frank Barnich
Hancock
Ironwood Elks Lodge
Grand Lodge
F. T. McDonald
Sault Ste. Marie
F. J. Jeppesen
Chas Thompson
Edward Stevens
Byron F. Brogan
Frank J. Duda
William K. McRandle
Robert Mullen
Tyler
Wm. Newenzamp
Charles Watson
Norman Backen
Gogebic Range
F. J. Duda
Bessemer
Norman Backon
Ironwood
Anvil-Palins
C. F. Winkler
Paul O. Rutiman
Wright
Joseph Pecard
Knigdom Massie
William MecRandle
Samuel J. Williams
Jwhn Luxmere Jr
Walter FL
The
Elks
P. E. Graham
H. J. Hansen
New Hours For Army Recruiters Here
A new schedule for the Army Recruiting Service in Bessemer sets a representative at City Hall from 11 to 12 each Friday. The voluntary enlistment plan now allows male citizens aged 17 to 34 to join the Regular Army for 18 months, two years, or three years. Those volunteering for three years may select their branch and overseas theater, with added benefits for prior-service men who reenlist. Reenlisting within 20 days of discharge preserves grade, and a $50 per year reenlistment bonus plus a furlough up to 90 days are offered for reenlistment within 90 days of discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Bessemer
Regular Army
Bessemer Gears Up For Holiday Decorations
The Bessemer and Ramsay business districts revive a pre war holiday look with street lights and a large community tree in front of the Veterans Memorial Building. Merchants prepare shop windows as youngsters window shop, waiting for Santa to bring Yuletide spirit back to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer and
Ramsay
Veterans‘ Memorial
Veterans’ Memorial
Bessemer
Fauhl Elected Head Of Bes semer Masonic Lodge
The Bes semer Masonic Lodge held a regular meeting Monday night electing officers. Worshipful Master William B. Fauhl leads a slate that includes Senior Warden Edmund Rodd and Junior Warden W. S. Baird with Rudolf Sorenson as Senior Deacon and Hans Romstad as Junior Deacon. Oscar R. Hansen is Secretary and Carl A. Olson Treasurer, with George Sievila as Tyler and Clarence Vivian and Clarence Gustafson as Stewards, Paul Hoeft as Marshal and Joseph N emuth as Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Masonic Lodge
William B. Fauhl
Edmund Rodd
W. S. Baird
Rudolph Sorenson
Hans Romstad
Oscar R. Hansen
Carl A. Olson
Tyler
George Sievila
Clarence Vivian
Clarence Gustafson
Paul Hoeft
Joseph N’emuth
Appoint New Dairy Inspector For District
Earl Niemi of Houghton is named dairy inspector for the western district of the Upper Peninsula. He will oversee Houghton Ontonagon Gogebic Baraga and Keweenaw counties, enabling full time inspection of milk and dairy products, fat testing, plant and farm sanitation, and overall dairy quality control in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Niemi
Houghton
Upper Peninsula
Charles Fisy
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Niemi
Ontonagon
Gogebic
I Baraga
Keeweenaw
Figy
Bessemer Conservation Club Meets December 13
The Bessemer Conservation Club will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday December 13. The entertainment committee is arranging a suitable program and plans to show films on outdoor life. All discharged or visiting service men are invited to attend, and other important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Conservation Club
Tomorrow Is Deadline For Vets Gifts In Michigan
The American Legion Auxiliary and state Legion units sponsor the project Thanks to the Yanks Who Gave to remember every hospitalized veteran in Michigan. Boxes or donations must reach the Legion hall by today. Committee members include Mrs. Victor Carli and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
American Legion
Michigan
Legion Hall
Legion Auxilary
Victor Carli
Jane Buri
Herman LeClaire
Pora Procter
Ann Stevens
Guild To Meet Tuesday At New Kitchen Facility
Members of St. Sebastian s Ladies Guild will use the newly built kitchen for the first time during its regular Tuesday meeting. The compact center features cupboards an electric stove a modern sink and a dumb waiter. Fluorescent lighting and ivory paint brighten the space. President Mrs Anna Buehko urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Sebastian's Ladies Guild
Anna Buehko
City Council Designates Coasting Hills and Streets
At a Monday council meeting the streets designated for coasting include North Sophie from Gold, South Beecher from Sellar Mary, and South Mine Fun Firs Avene to Sellar. Yale location Yele avenue will start from the old county road. Streets will be blocked during coasting periods and both parents and motorists are cautioned. The plan also includes six skating rinks planned for skating seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Street
Gold Street
Beecher Street
Sellar Mary Street
Avene
Sellar
Yele
Old County Road
Yale
Salvation Army Collection Update in Bessemer
Mrs. Frank Hoffner reported additional donations of 311 boosting the Salvation Army fund total to 254.50 from 243.50. New donors include Lady Foresters 3 American Le Zion 2 Eastern Star 2 Kimball Felling 2 D J Kulaszewicz 1 Bruno Crenna 1. Assisting Mrs Hoffner were Finance Committee members of the Bessemer Woman's Club: Mrs Frank Barnich Mrs George Jezek Mrs M A Gedda Mrs W J Baird Mrs George Sievila.
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Frank Barnich
George Jezek
M. A.gedda
W. 3. Baird
George Sievila
Coming Era of Home Repairs Predicted for Gogebic County
Gogebic County homeowners expect to spend over 1.466 million dollars on remodeling and repair work in the next five years. A Tile Council report cites kitchen and bath modernization, tiled showers, room additions, outside painting, and new roofing and heating as top projects. Michigan homeowners overall may invest 263.125 million and the nation over 5.5 billion in major repairs.
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Gogebic County
Tile Council of
Ameria
Michigan
Savings and Loan Associations
Names Cheerleaders For High School And Junior High
Opening of basketball season brings cheer teasers for A D Johnston High School. Washington Junior High and high school cheer squads list leaders in 10th and 11th grade sections, featuring Merit and team members such as Mary Ann Byrdges and Bernice Lindstrom among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Johnston High School
Washington Junior High
Prinderiece Melanson
Margie Gustafson
DeLoris Rodd
Dorothy Ruusula
Thersa Martell
Becky Gray
Marian Bonsiomani
Margie Adams
Washington Jr
Mary Ann Brydges
Gloria Novascone
Bernice Michelli
Charles Baratone
Wilbert Maki
Leorere Lidebski
Ruth Kallander
La-Verne Jacobson
Bernice Lindstrom
Peter Hutnick
David Ai
Hazards In Winter Driving Stressed By State Police Dept
East Lansing reports winter driving hazards amid rising accident tolls. Michigan State Police Commissioner Oscar G Olender urges motorists to slow down and take precautions, citing slippery roads reduced visibility and longer darkness contributing to higher winter crash rates and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lansing
Oscar G. Olender
Michigan State Police
Ander
Olander
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Anderson
David Berg
Jack Bjork
Gordon Carlson
John Chaich
Louis Chouinard
Kenneth Dawson
Dick Hansen
Larry Kallander
Bjarne Knudsen
Urho Lappi
Roland Lindberg
William Newman
Eugene Re
David Rigotti
William Sievila
William Wrobleski
Delores Bulinski
Vera Cocco
Mary Ann DeMarte
Auna Korpi
Marian Krakovec
Margaret LaChapelle
Lois Makela
Gloria Maki
Mariys Maki
Norma Menara
Gladys Nyman
Elizabeth Pearce
Mildred Peltola
Ruth Peterson
Kay Ann Provencher
Frances Rosiek
Evangeline Sommers
Bernice Stengard
Allan Bretall
Raymond Gedda
Robert Hellman
James Lucas
Marvin Niemi
Donald Nylund
David Rampanelli
Donald Rice
Glen Rizzie
Edward Rodd
Allan Syrjala
Robert Vogeler
Barbara Chlebowski
Margaret Erickson
Helen Gavan
Mary Guiliani
Marjorie Isdebski
Marjorie Jarvi
Sv@ison
Mary Helen Kaseno
Elizabeth Ponchaud
Florence Prucca
Doris Richey
Ann Salaj
Vivian Schacht
Dorothy Walls
William Brach
Robert Figuli
Delbert Gustafson
Merlyn Luoma
Roland
Maki
Clifford Minchell
Roger Neault
Thomas Pribble
Dale Nuss
William Strelcheck
Raymond Usitalo
Tanno Watteee
David Webber
Washington
James Boggio
Anita Hauta
Margaret Hill
Dorothy Johnson
Richard Jacobson
Jean Michela
Raymond Olson
Joan Wysoski
Patricia Besket
Maureen Burt
Charles DeMarte
Leonore Isdebski
LaVerne Jacobson
Alvin Liikanen
James
Stu
the Automobile Club
W. B. Fauhl
Masons
Washington Jr. High
Bessemer Washington High School
Roosevelt
Ironwood Township
Davy Honz
Donnie Skwor
Molenda Roosevelt
Washington FG
Skwor
Hill
Godlewski
Schmidt
Grenquist
Margetta
Wes
Mannisto
Kalember
Hoffner
Roosevelt ‘Olson
Moleda
Hautala
Wena
Erickson
Frederickson
Salvation Army
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