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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
10
Cherise Sheayypring urges shoppers in Bessemer to buy at local home stores. The piece promotes friendly service, saving time and money, and supporting nearby merchants who back schools and churches as Yuletide shopping builds happiness.
Leona Lugviel 56 died in Saginaw after illness post summer at Northwestern University while pursuing education masters. Former Bessemerite taught in Saginaw schools 24 years. Survived by sisters Lillian and Ingrid, brother Arno, two nephews. Interment in Hillcrest. pallbearers named. Obituary notes Guard Sgt Bernard Drazkowski placed fifth in recruitment drive. unit won 100 dollars prize and Drazkowski 20 dollars.
Alfred O Neal a Woodsman from P Watersmeet died at Grand View hospital where he had tubercular treatment since last August He was born December 24 1889 in Linton Indiana and had resided in Gogebic county since 1922 He worked for the Kelly brothers of Watersmeet He is survived by two sisters Mrs Sarah J Hughes and Mrs Bessie Worley and two brothers Lloyd and William all of Bloomington Indiana
Mrs. Theresa Casconi, 48, a former Bessemer resident, died November 30 in Kansas City Missouri, according to word received from her brother Anton Rossi. She lived in Bessemer prior to moving to Kansas City several years ago.
Yale Girl Scout troop met December 7 at 7 p m at the Barber school and scheduled a glazed doughnut and candy sale for December 10 at Barber school. Orders may be placed in advance. They plan a Christmas party December 20 at Barber school, with gifts for parents as a current project, and will go caroling that evening before the party.
Conrad Olson of 307 W Leac street Bessemer will perform in the annual college Christmas concert at Stout Institute Menomonie Wisconsin at 8 15 p m on December 14 in Stout auditorium He will also appear for the faculty and student body earlier that day The program includes the Stout Symphonic Singers Stout Girls Glee Club and Stout Orchestra directed by Charles A Frailey Also listed are Washington Junior High School students honored on the school honor roll in grades 7 8 and 9 with names and teachers on record
Frank Varda, 55, prominent Bessemer businessman, died Sunday evening at Wakefield Hospital after a Saturday heart attack. Born May 4, 1894 in Piedmont Italy, he came to the U.S. in 1910 and worked in local mines before opening a bakery with Battista Massucco and later with John Perucca. He and Margaret Tomasi married in 1916. Survived by wife, son Battista, daughter Mrs Michael Baciak, four grandchildren, and a brother. Funeral Wednesday at St Sebastian Church, burial Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
Salemi and Genetti of Bessemer opened a new barbershop in the former Felling building on South Sophie Street, featuring modern fixtures and two brown leather chairs. Salemi, known as Coach for his local sports ties, operated a shop here for 12 years before moving to Chicago in 1927. Genetti is a Bessemer High School and Minneapolis Barber College graduate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Regis. A grand opening is slated for Saturday December 10.
Betty Mikkola 17 of Bessemer earned state honors in the 1949 National 4 H Food Preparation program. She cooked and served meals, prepared 287 dishes, entered 13 judging contests eight dress reviews and gave demonstrations. Betty completed 33 4 H projects and received many awards. She held all club offices and served as junior leader and leader. Server Inc Home Economics Dept funded an educational trip to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago. Pvt Edward Savitski on furlough visiting his parents in Bessemer.
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