Local Notes From Area Social and Family Visits
Mrs E J Oas hosted the book study group with Mrs Carl Olson assisting. Dorcas Chapter 181 Order of Eastern Star met at Mrs James Proctor's home. Dr and Mrs Mullen hosted Dr and Mrs E D Penttenhausen and family from Duluth. Harriet Abelman returned to Florence Wis after Thanksgiving visit. she is a kindergarten teacher there. Evar J Forslund of Cerro de Pasco Peru visiting the family home. he is a foreman at a Peru copper mine. Mrs Forslund and children have lived here three and a half years since July. Bessemer students at College of St Scholastica Duluth spent Thanksgiving at home: Miss Rita Jezek and Miss Elaine Erdman of Green Bay. Miss Mary Perucca and Miss Frances Floriano of Hermansville Mich. they returned Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
James Proctor
Harriet Abelman
Florence
Wis
Evar J. Forslund
Cerro de Pasco
Peru
Mr. Forslund
Bessemer
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth
Rita Jezek
Elaine Erdman
Green Bay
Mary Perucca
Frances Floriano
Hermansville
Mich
A Guide to Aged Fruit Cakes for Holidays
This vintage style guide advises on holiday fruit cake care. It warns against overbrandying, explains cooling and wrapping in parchment, and recommends minimal alcohol. It details glazing with apricot pulp glaze and decorating with fruit and nuts between glaze layers.
Spines of Bullhead Poisonous, Says Michigan Expert
Dr A S Hazzard director of the Michigan Institute for Fisheries confirms spines of common bullhead are poisonous. The institute has no records of serious injuries from spines. American copper producers oppose cutting the current four cent per pound import tax on copper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
A. S. Hazzard
Michigan Institute For Fisheries
December Dates Mark Michigan History In 1836 1837
December 14 1836 the Frost Bitten Convention met at Ann Arbor to approve Congressional conditions for Michigan statehood, a body lacking legal authority. December 16 1808 birth of Kinsley S. Bing ham Michigan’s first Republican governor. December 24 1814 Treaty of Ghent ends War of 1812. December 28 1795 corruption fears surface over a proposed sale of lower Michigan. December 29 1837 Eaton and Ottawa counties are organized, Eaton named for John H. Eaton and Ottawa for local Native inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Congress
Michigan
Kinsley S. Bingham
Camillus
New York
Livingston County
Ghent
Orleans
Lower
Eaton
Ottawa
John H. Eaton
Jackson
Grand River Valley
Lake Michigan
Old-Time Dance Hosted by Puritan School PTA
The Puritan School hosts an old-time dance on Friday December 8 with an orchestra and 9 PM start. An admission fee applies and the public is invited. Bessemer Township Schools also announce a Christmas program featuring international songs and costumes from eight countries on December 18 to 21 at various schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Parent-Teachers’ Association
Puritan
Jacquart
Bessemer Township
Anvil
Harding
Ramsay
Ramsay Ninth Grade Bowlers Visit Mussatto Alleys
Thirteen Ramsay ninth grade girls led by teacher Miss Willesen visited Mussatto Bowling Alleys in Bessemer to try bowling. Three top scores were Sarah Jane Bray 83 Helmi Peltola 76 and Norma Barron 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Miss Willesen
Bessemer
Sarah Jane Bray
Helmi Peltola
Norma Barron
Alumni Enjoy Scavenger Hunt at Anvil Gym
Anvil School alumni and junior high students and teachers gathered at Anvil Gymnasium for a lively evening. Entertainment head William Rom stad led activities, the scavenger hunt was the main attraction. Prizes went to a group of girls including Jean Rigotti Bonita Rigotti Louise Rigotti Helen Ellis and Rose Paro lavi. After the games, dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anvil School
Anvil Gymnasium
William Romstad
Jean Rigotti
Bonita Rigotti
Louise Rigotti
Helen Ellis
Rose Parolavi
Alumni event serves cream puffs for eighty five attendees
At 10:00 o clock cream puffs with chocolate sauce and cocoa were served to 85 students and graduates. The attendees reported a good time and hoped the alumni parties would be held annually.
Christmas orchestra picks from Puri tan students
Shirley Broemer Jeanne Chouinard Elaine Ellis James Kiv Eileen Rothlesberger and Patricia Sorenson chosen as members. Two overtures numbered one and two planned by Mr Lamoreux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan
Shirley Broemer
Jeanne Chouinard
Elaine Ellis
James Kiv
Eileen Rothlesberger
Patricia Sorenson
Lamoreux
Kindergarten Tour Highlights Farm Bee Hives and Wool Work
Kindergarteners from Harding and Puritan, guided by Miss Milda Sorenson, visited Erickson farm to see bee hives and taste honey on graham crackers. They then touched sheep at a sheep fold and ended at the Charles Jalonen home to watch Mrs Jalonen spin wool and weave on her loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Puritan
Milda Sorenson
Erickson
Hjalmer
Charles Jalonen
Maple Tree Plant Gift To Miss Hodsdons Room
Mrs Herman Erickson brought a plant named the Maple Tree to Miss Hodsdons room. The plant bears several bell shaped flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Erickson
Hodsdon
Curious insect found in bananas by Ramsay class
Mrs Wakevainen sent a six legged insect from a banana bunch to Mrs Dulebohn for Ramsay ninth grade biology. The insect, colored black orange and red, appears striking under magnification while students search for its name and information.
Fifth Grade Librarium Gets New Windowed Book Cases
Ramsay School fifth graders welcome new home room library cases crafted by Ernest Piazzi and Mr Regoni. The fixtures stand under the classroom windows, enhancing reading space and organization for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay School
Ernest Piazzi
Regoni
Ramsay Kindergarten Adds Audre Di Ulio. Rintala Move
Audre Di Ulio joins Ramsay Kindergarten, formerly of Hurley. Carole Rintala joins Ramsay Kindergarten and Ardythe Rintala, now in second grade, transfer to Washington School in Bessemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audre di Ulio
Ramsay Kindergarten
Hurley
Carole Rintala
Ardythe Rintala
Bessemer
Washington School
Beer for Deer Mercer club awards season prizes
The Mercer Rifle Club offered three prizes three cases of venison for local deer hunters this season, inviting participants in the Mercer area to take part in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mercer Rifle Club
Mercer
Want Ads: Men Wanted to Supply Heberling Customers
Classified brief seeks male applicants to supply Heberling customers in Gogebic. No investment required but a car is needed. Business established with a big expansion program offering steady advancement to producers. G C Hebberling Co Dept 1557 Bloomington IL December 1 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
G. C. Hebberling CO
Bloomington
Ill
Youth conference moves range churches to Ironwood High
Gogebic range youths attended a Saturday session at Ironwood High School with 113 youths present. Dr. J. D. Brown ell of Northland College addressed the crowd. Gordon H. Seger, former Wakefield teacher, now serves in Washington as a federal health education specialist. Judge Trembath fined Nick Rigoni $500 and costs for posing as a Wisconsin resident to obtain a hunting license, with 30 days in jail alternative. Iron Exchange Bank in Hurley marked 54 years, and Marathon Company sawmill in Ironwood, closed since April, resumed operations employing 150 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheboygan Board of Education
University of Michigan
The
Range Churches
Ironwood High School
J. D. Brownell
Northland College
Ashland
Gordon H. Seger
Wakefield
Washington, D. C
R. C. Trembath
Hurley
Nick Rigoni
Lockport
Wisconsin
Iron Exchange Bank
Marathon Company
Ironwood
Don t Sleep When Gas Presses Heart Adlerika Ad In Aisle
An ad claiming Adlerika relieves stomach gas caused by constipation with one dose. It promises pressure and heart relief and says the product cleans out both bowels and is sold at all drug stores.
Sawdust Pile at Muskellunge Lake Campground
The Muskellunge Lake campground in the Lake Superior state forest features Michigan’s second largest sawdust pile, created on the site of a former pine sawmill. Also noting a Buy Christmas Seals campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior State Forest
Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Oas
Woman's Club
Carl Olson
R. I. Mullen
Mrs
E. D. Penttenhausen
Fam
Ily
Clock Coal
Michela Co
Michigan Historical Commission
Lansing
Gogebic County Federal Band
Walter Daley
Miss Turvey
Grace Turvey
Julia Babich
Mary Ann Chinch
Mary Garighietti
Carmella Seppi
Mary Oravecz
Margaret Chiach
Catherine Oravecz
Mary Ann Repinski
Margaret Busch
Irene Ellis
L. O'Malley
F. Johnson
Anvil Alumni Party
Ramsay Personals
Elmer J. Kuivinen
Peoples State Bank
I Bessemer
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
Christian Science Publishing
Society One
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Cheboygan Project
Michigan National Youth Administration
Cheboygan
Lake Huron
Lake Superior District Power Company
Reddy
R. J. Mullen
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