U P Fares Noted In Michigan History Magazine Features
The Michigan History Magazine highlights Upper Peninsula feats from Calumet to Alger and Gogebic counties. James W. Bishop notes Calumet and Hecla’s 1878 plant and 1891 roll of the nation’s largest electric light plant. other items include log hauls, white pine timber, cedar loads, and biographical mentions of figures linked to Ojibwe interpreters and early Michigan politics.
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U.F
Upper Peninsula
Michigan History Magazine
Lansing
Michigan Historical Commission
James W. Bishop
Dearborn
Calumet
Hecla
Carl Addison Leech
Detroit
Michigan
Thomas Nester
Ontonagon
Chicago
Upper Michigan
Alger County
Beaton Lake
Gogebic County
Liverpool
Shingleton
Alice B. Clapp
Sault Ste. Marie
George Johnston
John Johnston
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Longfellow
M. Rosalita
Marygrove College
Geo. N. Fuller
L‘anse
Wm. Austin Burt
U. P
John C. Wright
Munising
Old Fort Mackinac
Raymond McCoy
Bay City
Yuletide Massacre Traffic Safety Push Aims to Cut December Toll
The National Safety Council and 30 national groups urge drivers and pedestrians to curb December deaths amid festive chaos. They warn December is perilous due to bad weather darkness and holiday rush, with 3 480 deaths in December last year and a year to year toll close to 1938. Col John Stilwell calls for action by governors mayors police chiefs and safety officials to drastically reduce the toll this final month.
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National Safety Council
Steady traffic tolls goal set for decrease
A public official argues that last year's rising traffic toll was not inevitable and this year a deliberate plan to reduce tolls should be proven. The statement frames a policy aim to shift from increase to steady decline through new measures.
Dangerous Seas: Mine war reshapes early WWII naval conflict
Military observers note mine and U Boat warfare dominate early World War II losses, with submarines releasing mines from subs and planes proving highly effective. American scientists doubt a magnetic mine mechanism, while free mines from British fields and storms threaten Allied and neutral shipping. Clearing seas after the war poses a major unresolved challenge.
Letters to Santa from readers and locals
Rob Roy notes a collection of letters to Santa from diverse voices in a community. The missives request council decisions, basketball and bowling hopes, a big crowd at a New Year dance, and general Christmas cheer. A research note mentions Egyptian gems of literature and old holiday quotations.
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Santa
Hugo H
Mr. Claus
Santo
Bob C
S. C
5. C
Shoppie St
St. Nick
Tony
Pick & Axe
Egypt
Rob Roy
Hook urges Finnish debt payment to fund aid
Congressman Frank E. Hook states the Finnish debt installment will be paid on time and proposes suspending the payment into a fund. He argues using the fund for Finland aid would be neutral, aiding the wounded, refugees, and the needy with food clothing and medicine, and plans a resolution.
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Frank I. Hook
Washington
Congress
Finland
Frank E. Hook
M.C
Michigan Holly Wildlife Food Study Featured
In early days both bark and berries of Michigan holly were used in medicine. It is now one of 39 trees and shrubs studied for value as wildlife food and cover. In winter deer browse on twigs of the last season's growth and on the berries. Since the berries stay above snow they are available as grouse food though it is not known how readily grouse will eat them.
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Michigan
LOOKING BACKWARD 5 YEARS AGO DEC 7 1934
Five year old items note Rev. Joseph Zryd recalled to Marquette as secretary to Bishop Nussbaum. City tax collection begun by City Treasurer Prost with first payers Arthur Johnson and Frank Lappan. Six FERA traffic policemen assigned to school zones. John Godlewski shop fire causes several hundred dollars in damage. Erwin Becker family moves from Anvil to Ironwood. 1924 items report Mike Hakonen burned to death near Ramsay. American Legion hall dedication dance planned for Dec 11. charcoal iron company shuts down its Ashland plant. locals George Webb Werner Englund Walter Maki and Kenneth MacFarlane head to Detroit for work. Jerry O'Rourke to Conchero via Cleveland for McKinney Steel Co.
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Joseph Zryd
St. Sebastian Church
Marquette
Paul J. Nussbaum
August J. Prost
Arthur G. Johnson
Frank Lappan
FERA
John Godlewski
Sellar Street
Erwin Becker
Vernon
Anvil
Ironwood
Mike Hakonen
Ramsay
American Legion
Charcoal Iron Company of America
Yale
Bessemer
Ashland
George Webb
Werner Englund
Walter Maki
Kenneth MacFarlane
Detroit
Jerry O'Rourke
Cleveland
Conchero
Mexico
The
McKinney Steel Co
License to Sell Estate Real Property Hearing Set
In Bessemer, on December 4, 1939, Judge M. E. Nolan ordered a hearing for January 3, 1940, at ten o clock in the forenoon, on Charles H. Swanson's petition to license sale of Oscar Swanson Sr estate real estate. Public notice to run three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Silvio L. Mascotti, Register of Probate.
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Bessemer
M. E. Nolan
Oscar, Swanson, Sr
Charles H. Swanson
Bessemer Herald
Estate of Olianna Hansen Probate Petition Filed
In Michigan county on the 7th day, Oscar R. Hansen asks the court to admit a will to probate and grant administration of the estate to himself or another suitable person. The document seeks probate of the instrument as the last will and testament of Olianna Hansen, deceased.
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Besemer
Said
M. E. Nolan
Olianna Hansen
Oscar R. Hansen
Appointment for hearing petition in probate matter
It is ordered that January 3, 1940 at ten o'clock A M at the Probate Office be appointed for hearing the petition. A copy of this order shall be published weekly for three consecutive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. M E B Nolan Judge of Probate. 12-8-12-22.
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Bessemer Herald
M. EB. Nolan
Silvio L. Mascotti
Probate court sets Feb 14 1940 claims deadline
In said county on the 6th day, Hon M E Nolan presiding, Matt Poss deceased. The court orders creditors to present claims to the Probate Office by February 14, 1940 at 10:00 AM. appointment made to examine and adjust all claims. A copy to be published weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. A true copy. Register of Probate.
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Said Court
Bessemer
Said County
M. E. Nolan
Matt Poss
Probate order appoints claims deadline for deceased Savitski
In Bessemer Michigan on November 11 1938 Judge M E Nolan presided over the probate matter for Joseph Savitski deceased. Creditors are ordered to present claims to the Probate Office by January 1 1940 at ten in the forenoon for examination and adjustment. A copy of the order will run in the Bessemer Herald for three successive weeks. Silvio L Mascotti 11-24 12-15.
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Bessemer
M. E. Nolan
Joseph Savitski
Bessemer Herald
Said
Final account and distribution hearing in Babicky estate
In the county on November 27 1939 Frances Babicky deceased Alois Kerkes filed final administration account and petition for allowance and distribution. The court orders December 1 1939 at 10:00 am at the Probate Office for examination and allowance of the account and hearing the petition.
Park project in Michigan aims to upgrade 29 state parks
A $1 309 000 statewide WPA project to improve 29 Michigan state parks is being prepared for submission to regional and national WPA headquarters. The parks division of the Michigan department of conservation collaborates with the Michigan WPA office on this consolidated plan.
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Michigan
Parks Division
Michigan Department of Conservation
WPA
Postmaster Urges Early Mailing And Proper Postage
The article outlines Christmas mailing guidelines including avoiding dark envelopes, prepaid postage in the top right, and using air mail for speed. It details weight and size limits, special delivery, insured parcels, and how to handle perishable or valuable mail with indemnity limits and return receipts, plus where to mail parcels and where to inquire at the post office.
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Fiont-Elaas Mail
Air-mail
United States
Hawaii
Canal Zone
Puerto Rico
Calumet dedicates new post office building in era notes
U P notes Calumet opens its new post office. Aeust Johnson, a four year old pioneer, credited with building the first home near the river, died last Thursday. William Lasley, nine and a half, was electrocuted by a loose wire on the way to school in St Ig have. Sault Ste Marie opens a new 181000 ice public building to be opened December 10. Wood S Benjamin, former Iron River engineer, will head the Upper Peninsula WPA area from Marquette. First National Bank at Mun
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Calumet
Aeust Johnson
Marquette
Pirst National Bank
Muniaig
N.G. Stratton
Greenland
Ontonagon Eounti
Social Welfare Board
YY. Ce van Ostrand
Ywwtton Timber Co
Amasa
Greyhound Maintains Good Record Through Heavy Winter
Greyhound Lines reports a strong performance last winter in the Upper Peninsula despite its first year of operation. J L William credits Michigan and county highway departments for snow clearing and notes core routes from Calumet to Chicago and Duluth to St. Paul remained nearly accessible with connections nationwide. The company expects uninterrupted service in the upcoming winter.
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Greyhound
Upper Peninsula
J. L. Willian
Northland Greyhound Lines
Williams
Michigan
Ueir
Vic
Calumet
Chicago
Duluth
St. -G- Wace
America
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L. P. Gailardet
M. G. McGeehan
Hurley
Jim Kresek
Richard Howe
Colby Hill
Andrew Wicklund
Ben Bjornson
Dan Green
Lake Road
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State OF Michigan
Frances Babicky
Alois Kerkes
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Frank
the Herald
Tey
Gogebic County Seat
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