Speed Boys Fall to Wakefield 86 56 in Home Loss
Wakefield Cardinal attackers overpower Bessemer at A D Johnston gym to stretch the Speed Boys’ skid to 20 games over two years. Wakefield leads 22 9 after one, 43 24 at half, 66 42 after three as Valesano Koski and Clark pace the visitors. Milo Barnaby tops Bessemer with 18 points while Mark Martini adds 14. Wakefield finishes 12 of 18 at the line, Bessemer 18 of 25. Bessemer hosts Maple next.
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Bessemer Speed Boys
Wakefield Cardinal
A. D. Johnston
Cardinals
Speed Boys
Bonk
Wakefield
Valésano
Koski
Clark
Barnaby
Bessemer
Milo Barnaby
Mark Martini
John Valesano
Prigrogeor
Pees
Ee Clark Bede Piled
CARO
Martiny
Dorelon
Kona Neces
Barnaby Stadteune Nus
PSS
Fc Lucene
Honor Roll Rell A D Johnston High School List and Birth Note
A long list of Honor Roll members from A D Johnston High School includes Jean Hill Cheryl Jansson Fran cis Mussatti Dorinda Lund Arthur Mattson William Reini and many others. Also noted is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Milford Moore Sr Rte 1 Bessemer on Wednesday Dec 2 at Grand View Hospital and a report that Mrs John W Johnson has left for Memphis Tennessee to visit family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor Rell
Jean Hill
Cheryl Jansson
Francis Mussatti
Dorinda Lund
Arthur Mattson
William Reini
Harold Abendroth
Cheryl Beckman
Mariy
Berlin
James Bersano
Gregory Bonovett
Jacqueline Burt
Jerry Corgiat
Margaret DaPra
Bernadine Drazkowski
Patricia Erickson
Bruce Gustafson
Judy Huhtala
James Ippolite
Marleen Jacobson
Donald Johnson
Marybeth Johnson
Jack Bravatto
Mary Lee Doane
Elizabeth Elias
Charlene Erickson
John Ford
Linda Georgie
Janice Hendrickson
Barbara Ippolite
Ronald Jansson
William Joki
Gloria Matonich
Susan Mussatti
Faye Parolari
Paulette Perotti
Linda Pusakulich
Joseph Rocco
Judith Rooni
Richard Syrjala
Milford Moore Sr
Rte. 1
Bessemer
Grand View Hospital
John W. Johnson
Memphis, Tenn
Mrs. Felix Barbacovi Dies Tuesday
Mrs. Felix Barbacovi 79 a longtime Bessemer resident died Tuesday at Divine Infant Hospital Wakefield after a heart seizure at a home she shared with Mrs. James Boggio. Born in Leadville Colorado she lived in Pence Wisconsin before marrying Felix Barbacovi in 1906. Funeral mass at St Sebastian Church. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Felix Barbacovi
Bessemer
Divine Infant Hospital
Wakefield
James Boggio
S. Case St
Mary Pretti
Leadville
Colo
Pence
Wis
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
C. J. Swoboda
Ladies Guild
Barbacovi
Annie Stang
Ironton
Minn
Henry
Emil Zantelli
Crosby
St. Sebastian ‘Catholic Church
C. J. Franczek
Hillcrest Cemetery
Police Chief Warns Against Children Hanging on Bumpers
Police Chief Clayton Rund warns that children gripping rear bumpers pose a serious traffic hazard and risk injury or death in crashes. He says drivers cannot be held liable and urges parents to warn children and check footwear for bumper hanger wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Rund
Rand
Induction Ceremony Held by Ramsay Cub Scout Pack 337
A candlelight Bobcat induction ceremony at the Ramsay Cub Scout Pack 337 meeting honored new scouts and parents. Inductees included Clarence Minkin, Kenneth Jacobson, Joe Brasso, Clayton Kannanen, Timothy Marczak, James Faline, with Bobcat pins and neckerchiefs presented. Wolf badges awarded to Daniel Fastelin, Dale Anderson, Gerald Rigoni, Steven Plesh, Edward Maki, Darrell Mortier, and Wayne Westeen.
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Ramsay Cub Scout
Clarence Minkin
Kenneth Jacobson
Joe Brasso
Clayton Kannanen
Timothy Marczak
James Faline
Daniel Fastelin
Dale Anderson
Gerald Rigoni
Steven Plesh
Edward Maki
Darrell Mortier
Wayne Westeen
Rick Pusalich
Howard Usitalo
Clayton Kananen
America
Emerson Gage
John Plesh
Den 3
Den
Kangas
Harding Club Baking Lesson Highlights Holiday Treats
Harding Extension Study Club featured a holiday baking lesson at its November meeting held at the Community club house. Mrs Kenneth Faline and Mrs Edwin Erickson demonstrated various baked goods and handed out recipe folders. The club plans a Christmas party December 17 at 7 p m with a pot luck supper and decided to give to ward Christmas baskets instead of exchanging gifts. Relatives and friends from nearby communities attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding Extension Study Club
Community Club
Kenneth Faline
Communion Ceremony For Holy Name Of Sebastian Church
Members of the Holy Name Society at St. Sebastian Catholic Church will receive Holy Communion together at the 8 am Mass on Sunday December 13. A breakfast in the church hall follows as devotions aim to present a spiritual bouquet to Bishop Thomas L. Noa. All men of the parish are urged to participate with assembly for the procession at 7 45 am in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Thomas L. Noa
Marquette
Oscar Cossi
Joseph Evsich
Fred Crenna
Romano Czajkowski
Stanley Elias
Vincent Eppolito
Eugene
Emmanuel
Alfred Facchinello
Lars Fiori
John Finnegan
Adolph
Robert Fingeroos
Dr Kiyo Tashiro Stars In Multisport Life Story
Dr Kiyo Tashiro former medical director and thoracic surgeon at Grand View Hospital from 1952 to 1956 gains notice in an Associated Press feature. A Chicago native of Japanese descent who played football at Harvard in the 1930s and later with the Falcons, he balances surgery with athletic pursuits in football basketball and softball. He argues staying active keeps him fit and finds fun in sports as long as it remains enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiyo Tashiro
Grand View Hospital
Associated Press
Troy
N. Y
Mohawk Valley Falcons
Tashiro
Toshiro
Akron Bears
Brooklyn Busehwicks
Duluth Eskimos
Buffalo Bills
Cincinnati Medical School
Dogeville
Dogeville Ramblers
Falcons
Rome
Atentico
Columbia University
Dick Harlow
Harvard
E. Eee
Newlyweds Visit Relatives Here
Mr and Mrs James Laseody visited his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Laseody after a wedding trip in the resort area. They were married in Washington on Nov 14 and will live at 5001 Seminary Rd Apt 902 Sherwood Bldg Alexandria Va Mrs Lascody formerly Janet Kidd daughter of Calvin Kidd Charleston WV Mr Lascody a 1963 engineering graduate from the University of Michigan is an engineer in the Bureau of Ships US Navy Washington Prior to marriage Mrs Lascody worked in the Bureau office.
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Judith Bria
Gloria Schmitt
Ironwood
Betsy
Christine Elias
William King
Ronald DeMario
Warren Kim
John Murphy
Robert Backen
Dennis Jacobson
American Legion Club
Hurley
N. Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee
Wis
Bergman
A. D. Johnston
W. H. Brady Co
L. L. Wright High School
Gogebic Community College
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
Allis Chalmers Co
James Laseody
Alexandria
Andrew Laseody
Laseosy
Washington, D. C
Seminary Rd
Apt
Sherwood Building
Lascody
Janet Kidd
Calvin Kidd
Charleston
W. V2
School of Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Bureau of Ships
U. S. Navy
Bureau
Catholic Order of Foresters Meet December Sixteen
The St. Veronica Court Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters plans a potluck supper at 6 p m before their meeting in the church hall on Wednesday December 16 Reservations and menu plans should be called in to Mrs Adam Modjewski by Monday December 14 The Amazon River gets water from 200 chief tributaries.
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St. Veronica Court
Christmas Spirit at Bessemer High Glee Club
Students in homerooms, the Glee Club and Mixed Chorus perform old favorites as the season nears. Faculty Basketball game set for 7:30 pm with 60 cents admission for children and one dollar for adults, in a school event tied to December activities. Marie is mentioned in a note about December 11. A Spanish Club initiation is planned for first and second year members, with candy and recruitment efforts noted. Christmas article sales and a Jaxer Class Barbecue are planned, tickets to go on sale December 10. End of weekly news.
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Bessemer High
Wartegs
Sonabehs
Bessemer
Marie
Crier
Jaxer
Moon
Presert
I.deral
Moody
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. C Guazzoni
Funeral services for Mrs. Carlo Guazzoni, of Reno, were held Wednesday at St. Sebastian Catholic Church with a requiem Mass celebrated by Rev. Leslie Barman. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery. Representatives of the St Sebastian Ladies Guild and numerous relatives attended from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futera
Carlo Guazzoni
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Leslie Barman
Fred and Lewis
Ray Felmiti
James Moccani
Evar
St Sebastian
John Shaw
Adam Modjewski
Anna
Bessemer Chamber Reorganized at Week Meeting
The Bessemer Chamber of Commerce reorganized with 20 attendees electing officers and directors. Damon Moore named president, Jon Lindquist VP, William Karpus secretary, Carl Johnson treasurer. Members discussed boosting the retail division, flexible dues, and a new county recreation map with county planning and tourism groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Chamber of Commerce
Dante Pricco
Chamber
Raymond Barbacovi
Arthur Stancher
Ed Sendek
Donald Strelcheck
Frank Koniny
Ward Sliva
Margaret Novascone
Henry Lindberg
Joseph Martell
Damon Moore
Jon Lindquist
William Karpus
Carl Johnson
Hunters Inn
Gogebic County
Ironwood Musicians Highlight Ironwood Woman's Club Christmas Program
The Ironwood and Bessemer Woman's Clubs shared a Christmas program featuring a dramatic reading by Mrs. Edward Tousignant Jr and a Christmas cantata The Wondrous Story sung by a sextet led by Mrs Claude Larson. The event showcased costumed tableaux, harmonies from the sextet and soloists, and a festive reception with Christmas cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood Woman’s Club
Bessemer Woman’s Club
Edward Tousignant Jr
Claude Larson
Tousignant
Wirtanen
Michael Albert
John Hedin
Music Department
Leonard Mayer
Astrid Hansen
Mayer
Walter Newman
Reuben W. Johnson
Dante Pricco
Bruno Crenna
Anvil Civic Club Plans Annual Christmas Party
The Anvil Civic Club announces its annual Christmas party at the Anvil clubhouse this Sunday evening. A band and buffet are planned, with details indicating a festive community gathering for members and their guests.
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Anvil Civic Club
Anvil
Eh‘idrea
Harding Community Club to Meet Sunday
The Harding Community Club will meet at the clubhouse Sunday December 13. Members will discuss Christmas activities and refreshments will be served by Mrs. John W. Eriekson, Mrs. John Fesnik and Mrs. Elmer Forsla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding Community Club
John W. Erieksen
John Fesnik
Elmer Forsla
Dawn Gierl elected president of 5th grade Girl Scouts
Dawn Gierl was chosen president of the 5th grade Girl Scouts at St. Sebastian School, succeeding Mary ceeds Jeanne Facchinello as treasurer. Mrs. Sylvester Tomczak leads the troop. Mary Kay Malmberg reports plans for Christmas and notes a November 24 art lesson at Mrs. Ellen Seeke's home with hot chocolate after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn Gierl
Girl Scouts
St. Sebastian School
Mary
Ceeds
Jeanne Facchinello
Sylvester Tomczak
Mary Kay Malmberg
Ellen Seeke
Etteeees
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Elias Bergman
Mary Carrol Elias
Glynia St
James D. Bergman
Leonard Bergman
E. Oak St
Ironwoood
Leslie Borman
Gerald Korpela
Brett
Renee Weystedt
Wally Pera
Robert Joswiak
Larry
David
Carrolton
Lawrence Tannheimer
Mary Jane
Chicago
Lawrence Korpela
Appleton
CUB Scouts
Harding Club
Patrick Lauzon
Rockford, Ill
Range
Holy Name OF
Dr. Tashiro
Catholic Order OF Foresters
Amazon
C. Guazzoni
Bessemer Chamber
Michigan
Joint
Senate House Committee On Education
Upper Pensula
Frank G. Moody
Township
Marquette County
Ard
Fred BorJholm
Rydhholm
Save
U. P
Moody Sad
Upper Peninsula
Woman’s Club Hears Ironwood
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