Looking Backward Update From Page Two Chronology Varies
In the last eight months a resident was confined to home for six weeks and moved to hospital last week in a semi conscious state. Major General Douglas MacArthur has assumed chief of staff at age 50. Frank Brighenti becomes acting postmaster at Ramsay. Mrs J M Brami will depart after month end report. Steve Scimenski, with a broken back at Yale mire, died at Gobebic Hospital last Friday, age 28, leaving a wife and two children. Chanukah starts Dec 25 for eight days with prayers songs and services. Baby son born to Rondo in North Bessemer on Dec 4, Axel Coleman in Ramsay on Dec 6, Adolph Johnson in Colby on Dec 7. Bessemer Christmas opening by L H Truettner Co with Juvenus orchestra promises city’s first such event. Funeral held for John Swanson at Swedish Lutheran Church with Scandinavian Beneficiary Society in attendance. Andy Byrnes buys adjacent property to Northwestern Hotel, planning January move. Bessemer Brewing Co erecting new bottling plant building.
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Douglas MacArthur
Frank Brighenti
Ramsay
J. M. Brami
Steve Scimenski
Yale Mire
Gogebic Hospital
Chanukah
Joseph Rondo
North Bessemer
Axel Coleman
Adolph Johnson
Colby
Bessemer
L. H. Truettner and Co
Juvenus Orchestra
John Swanson
Moore Street
Swedish Lutheran Church
Sater
Swanson
Andy Byrnes
Northwestern
Bessemer Brewing Company
Brewing plant to gain new works at Clayberg Iron corner
A planned expansion at the brewing plant will bring improvements at the corner of Clayberg and Iron streets. Machinery for the new works is expected to arrive in a few days, signaling a significant upgrade for production capacity.
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Clayberg
Iron
Esse
Michigan Mirror looks at holiday season and politics
Michigan retailers anticipate Christmas beginning after Thanksgiving while charities race to provide gifts. The piece notes political tensions in Wayne County and state canvassing doubts. It highlights winter sports plans and optimistic industrial outlook despite youth shortages in manufacturing.
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G. O. P. Wheelhorses
Wayne County
State Board of Canvassers
Bonds and War Anxiety Stir College Minds
The passage notes many individuals facing personal problems amid rising war concerns. It highlights the primary issue as war and the uncertainty it brings to colleges and students. The text stresses the psychological strain on communities and the impatience caused by conflict.
Safety lessons by retired officer draw kids and crowds
Neil Newman of Williamston uses a terrier story with a traffic board to teach children safety, entertaining and educating at once. He offers lectures to schools and groups while facing low pay and long training demands in a tight economy.
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Neil Newman
Williamston
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Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Miss Jones
Michigan Mirror
Michigan
Reo Motors, Inc
Lansing
Florence’s Beauty Shop
S. Moore St
Richard
Alaska
William Ransanici
Hurley
A. N. Langius
Ft. Custer
Air Academy
Air Force
Army
Lee M. Thurston
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tomczak Wood Products
East Sellar ST
Steiger Mill
Ford
Fordcraft
Fordomatic
Bessemer Auto Company
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