Local Lodges Elect Officers For Next Year In Bessemer Area
A string of fraternal and community organizations in Bessemer held annual officer elections. Bessemer lodge No. 390 F and A M named Carl A. Berling as worshipful master and Ralph C. Olson as senior warden among others. Ladies Auxiliary leadership included Mrs. Oliver Berger as commander and Miss Emma Hoeft recording keeper. Odd Fellows chose Walter Newman as noble grand and Roy Rhodes as vice grand. Polish American Club re-elected D. J. Kulaszewicz as president. St Sebastian Ladies Aid elected Mrs Joseph Billi president with plans for a December 17 music program at St Sebastian Church.
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Bessemer
Bessemer Lodge No
Carl A. Berling
Ralph C. Olson
Clarence Vivian
Walter Newman
Gustave W. Fekman
Carl A. Olson
Oscar R. Hansen
Ernest W. Felling
Maurice Abelman
Tewards
Conrad Velin
Tyler
Lady
Maccabees
Oliver Berger
Fred Roberts
Lucy Mueller
Emma Hoeft
Minnie Oberst
Paul Liljegren
Herman Weiss
Frank Hoffner
Guards
Louis Menghini
Odd Fellows Lodge
Roy Rhodes
Alfred Erickson
Fki Korpela
C A. Johnson
J. M. Newman
American Legion
D. J. Kulaszewicz
Louis Zawicki
Theodore Kott
Peter Ostaplinski
William Lester
John Cebolski
Stanley Bogdon
Martin Shefka
George Supercynski
John Renict
Zigmund Popko
Joseph Billi
St. Sebastian Ladies Aid Society
Andrew Melasen
Bruno Creta
Aid
St. Sebastian Church
William Holmberg 46 Ironwood official dies pneumonia
Ironwood city commissioner and Gogebic county supervisor William Holmberg died Tuesday evening at 6 75 from pneumonia. A Minnesota native born November 18 1890 he lived in Ironwood since 1904 and held a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. He worked at Newport and Ironton mines before entering Ironwood insurance in 1928. Holmberg served in World War I and joined the city commission and county board in 1933. his term would have expired next spring. Surviving are his wife three children his mother and one sister. Funeral was held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church.
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Dusner W. Holmberg
Ironwood
Gogebic
Holmberg
Presbyterian Church
City
Eagles to Hold Special Meeting Sunday Afternoon
A special meeting of the Bessemer Eagles lodge is set for Sunday at 2 o'clock. Attendees will plan the annual New Year's dance on December 31 and discuss other important matters.
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Bessemer Eagles Lodge
100 Percent Pickands Employees Enroll in Red Cross
Workers at the Anvil, Plymouth and Newport mines join Red Cross efforts, with Pickands Mather & Company reporting full participation by all employees.
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Pickands, Mather & Company
Anvil
Plymouth
Newport
Red Cross
Christmas Tree Erected at Main and Longyear
Bessemer sets up its annual community Christmas tree at the Main and Longyear intersection near the National Bank corner. The council votes fifty dollars to the Christmas candy fund for children and the Business Men's Association oversees decorating the business district for the season.
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Main
Longyear
Bessemer
Longyear Streets
Bessemer National Bank
Northwestern Railroad
U. S.2
Business Men's Association
Interstate Commerce approves ore pooling and abandonment rights
The ICC approved an ore pooling contract among the Chicago and North Western, Escanaba, Iron Mountain and Western, and Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific railroads. It allows abandonment of certain trackage rights by the Milwaukee Road and authorizes use of the North Western docks at Escanaba. The plan moves ore from Menominee range to Escanaba docks, with Iron Mountain ore routed to Escanaba and handed to the North Western thereafter. Net yearly savings to the Milwaukee Road are estimated at about 110000.
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The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago and North Western
Escanaba
Iron Mountain and Western
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific
Escanaba and
Lake Superior
Dickinson
Marquette
Delta
Menominee Range
Commission
Milwaukee Road
North Western
Amasa
Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain and Western Railway, Also Known As the ‘Schlessinger Road
Exams for Fire Warden and Towerman Positions Announced
The Department of Conservation plans examinations for fire warden and towerman vacancies in Gogebic and Nenagon counties for the 1937 summer season from April 1 to October 31. Exams will be held at Ewen High School on December 17 at 9 A.M. CST, overseen by the conservation director and department staff. Eligible males aged 18 to 45 may apply via request to the Department of Conservation in Ewen, Michigan.
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Gogebic
Nenagon
Ewen High School
Ewen
Director of Conservation
Department of Conservation
Michigan
Jmde Dodge Drives Dog Team Through North Winter Roads
Jmde Dodge and his eight Labrador huskies pull a dog team through Lana O Lakes country this winter. Two of the dogs trace lineage to one that accompanied Admiral Byrd to the South Pole, underscoring a storied line of northern exploits.
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Jmde
Dodge
Lana O' Lakes
Admiral Byrd
South Pole
Dentist Whisler Dies Oldest Upper Peninsula Dentist
Dr Wilbur S Whisler longtime Copper Country dentist died Monday from a stroke at age 80. He had practiced in the Upper Peninsula for 52 years, becoming the oldest active dentist in the region.
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Calmet
Wilbur S. Whisler
Upper Peninsula
Copper Country
Ishpeming Store Closes After 48 Years in Business
The J. L. Bradford Company general store in Ishpeming ends its 48 year run as an local institution. Also noted is a historical aside about Arthur Mitchell of Berkley Michigan who, twenty five years ago, swallowed 35 buckshot while hunting and later underwent surgery to remove an appendix containing the pellets.
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Ishpeming
J. L. Bradford Company
Arthur Mitchell
Berkley
Mich
Damage suits tried in circuit court
A jury returned verdicts in several cases in circuit court. Gordon Nelson sought 40000 for injuries from a January 25 1935 fall at National Metals Bank but was found not entitled to action. Jane Wyzlic seven won 2500 for injuries from a March 9 1936 truck collision with Peerless Laundry. Oscar Stutkel sought 20000 for injuries from a June 1 1936 bus overturn and was awarded 8000. Frank Franzei claimed 20000 for same accident and was awarded 2000. Storian Ferrari was granted a divorce from Verna Ferrari on desertion charges.
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Gordon Nelson
Ironwood
National Metals Bank
Nelson
Jane Wyzlic
John Wyzlic
Peerless Laundry Company of
Oscar J. Stutkel
Gogebic Station
Northwestern Motor Bus Company
Javenisco
Frank Franzei
Funeral for John K H Matteson Held in Ironwood Church
Funeral services were held Saturday for John K H Matteson 62 a South Bessemer farmer found dead last week. Rev Jacob Vievi of the Finnish National Turner in church of Ironwood officiated and the body laid in the receiving vault at Tronwood cemetery. Six sons served as pallbearers. Matteson was found on the Geneva mine road at 8 15 am December 17 by Emil Bouchard Puritan timekeeper at the Geneva mine. The body lay in snow near a cow he was taking to another farm. A heart attack is believed to have caused the death. He had lived in Bessemer township 34 years and was born February 6 1874 in Finland arriving at 16. He worked in Tronwood mines prior to moving to the tarai. His widow and 18 children survive, including seven daughters and six sons. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and sisters in Ironwood and Finland, with no brothers.
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John KH. Matteson
South Bessemer
Jacob Vievi
Church of Ironwood
Tronwood
Mattson
Geneva
Emil Bouchard
Puritan
Jeneva
Bessemer Township
Hay
Finland
Tarai
Oscar Korpi
Oscar Makela
Helvi
Robert Lowden
Gertrude
Chicago
E. R. Mumford
Cleveland
Claude Shephard
Royal Oak
Mich
Arnold
Ben
Neile
George
Everett
Edwin
Evelyn Justusson
Ironwood Township
Anvil News Miss Streeter Leads Home Furnishings Class
Miss Norma Streeter county club agent gave the first lesson to the home furnishings class sponsored by the Anvil-Parent circle at the Anvil club house last Thursday evening. Twenty four women attended the session on the use of color in home furnishings. Lunch followed served by Mesdames Emil Leonard Dominic Longhini Ed Lundgren and Harriet Mincheff. The second lesson is set for December 17 at 7 30 p m covering hooked braided and crocheted rugs. Meetings are open to all women and those planning rugs should bring materials to the next gathering. Mr and Mrs John Mesich are the parents of a son born Monday at Newport hospital. Michigan's commercial fishing industry is valued at about seven million dollars.
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Norma Streeter
Anvil-Parent Circle
Anvil Club
John Mesich
Newport Hospital
Detectors Could Warn Of Mine Cave-Ins In Future
J W Claypool of Oliver Iron Mining says scientific ears mechanical thermometers and giant stethoscopes will sense ground pressure and warn of cave-ins. He notes current devices include a dynamometer prop and a spring‑registered bar device. a third option uses a stethoscope principle to detect faint ground movement above ceilings.
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J. W. Claypool
Hibbing, Minn
Oliver Iron Mining Company
National Safety Congress
Mother Earth
Local resident passes Tuesday in Bessemer
Mrs Steve Pollock a 66 year old resident for 24 years died Tuesday at a state hospital where she had been treated for diabetes She was born in Jugoslavia Aug 15 1870 married in the old country and came to Bessemer in 1912 Survived by husband two sons Paul and John of Bessemer and two daughters Mrs Rose Turkal of this city and Miss Ann of Chicago The body arrived yesterday with funeral at St Sebastian church Saturday morning.
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Steve Pollock
a_ state hospital
Jugoslavia
Old Country
Bessemer
Paul
John
Rose Turkal
Ann
Chicago
St. Sebastian Church
Sandri-Jack marriage announced in Crystal Falls
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Ann Sandri daughter of Joseph Sandri Crystal Falls to Robert Jack of Milwaukee son of Mr and Mrs Robert Jack Sr of Ram ay The wedding was held Saturday November 28 at Guardian Angel church with Rev Raynd Bergeron officiating Attendees included Miss Josephine Sandri and Leslie Jandrow of Crystal Falls The groom's parents and Mr and Mrs George Wilson of Des Moines Iowa attended The couple will reside in Milwaukee Also noted Ramsay Catholic Ladies Aid met at the town hall with hostesses Mesdames F Bolli F Sholar and J Gervasio A daughter was born Monday at Grand View hospital to Mr and Mrs Mike Legassa
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Sandri—Jack
Ann Sandri
Joseph Sandri
Crystal Falls
Robert Jack
Milwaukee
Robert Jack Sr
Ram
Guardian Angel
Raynond Bergeron
Josephine Sandri
Leslie Jandrow
George Wilson
Des Moines
Iowa
Jack
Ramsay Catholic Ladies Aid Society
Town Hall
F. Bolli
F. Sholar
J. Gervasio
Grand View Hospital
Mike Legassa
Iron Inn possession awarded to Iron River trustees
Circuit Judge Frank A. Bell awarded possession of the Iron Inn in Iron River to the trustees of the old First National Bank of that city. The hotel had been operated by the J. H. Hardy hotel system of Ashland and Chicago. The note on Isle Royale reports the third winter of live moose trapping is underway.
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Crystal Falls
Frank A. Bell
Iron Inn
Iron River
First National Bank
J. H. Hardy Hotel System
Ashland
Chicago
Isle Royale
Bank Trustees Declare Dividend in Bessemer Bank
The trustees of the First National Bank of Bessemer declare a 57 dividend payable December 15. Holders of certificates of interest issued by the bank may call at the Bessemer National Bank for their dividend on or after December 16.
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First National Bank of Bessemer
First National Bank
Bessemer National Bank
Early Returns Urged On Seals In Gogebic County
The 30th annual tuberculosis Christmas seal drive in Gogebic County enters its second week as more than two thirds of addressees have not yet replied. Mrs. Fred Thurman, chair, appeals for prompt contributions to avoid costly follow-up mailings. She notes a moderate year over year gain but the campaign still lags, urging donors to support a vigorous anti tuberculosis effort as the fight against the White Plague continues.
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Gogebic
Fred Thurman
Thurman
Banquet Honors Congressman Hook in Gogebic County
Congressman Frank E. Hook will be honored at a Sunday evening banquet December 13 at the Ironwood Memorial building, sponsored by the Young Democrats of Gogebic county with attendance by 12th district party leaders.
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Frank E. Hook
Ironwood Memorial Building
Young Democrats
Gogebic County
Hook
Washington
Republic Gives Up Lease to Build Mill at Gilbert
Republic Steel Corp surrenders the lease of the Schley iron mine at Gilbert Minnesota on the Mesabi range to Dec 31 The fee is owned by the W H Yawkey estate The Schley property is developed for underground mining but produced no ore since 1923 The company will build a continuous strip mill at its Cleveland plant costing about 15 million dollars The Cleveland mill will be among the largest in the country with capacity to make strip 96 inches wide
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Republic Steel Corp
Schley Iron
Gilbert
Minn
Mesabi Range
W. H. Yawkey
Schley
Cleveland
Two Infirmary Residents Die in Ironwood
Alec Aho, 71, patient at the county infirmary for four years, died last Friday morning and was buried at Ironwood where he formerly lived. Maria Kallio, 87, also an Ironwood resident, died Friday afternoon after entering the infirmary a short time ago.
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Alec Aho
Ironwood
Maria Kallio
Rates Cut in Gogebic County Rural Electrification
Farmers across Gogebic County pressured the local electric company for lines to homes and farms. Since September 1, 1936 the monthly service charge was removed and rural rates lowered to 2.75 dollars for 24 kilowatt hours, with an estimated yearly saving of at least 1500 dollars for subscribers. Gogebic leaders include Wm. R. Hellen Ralph Rowell R. H. Salmela H. B. Snellman and committee members John Korpi Walter Kuusisto F. L. VanGorder Hugo Stone J. K. Jackson Arthur Nikula and John Mahonen from several townships.
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Electric Power Company
Gogebic
Michigan Public Utilities Commission
Wm. R. Hellen
Erwin Township
Ralph Rowell
Ironwood Township
R. H. Salmela
Wakefield Township
H. B. Snellman
Gogebic County Rural Electrification Committee
John Korpi
Walter Kuusisto
F. L. VanGorder
Hugo Stone
Order Sale of Newton Plant in Ohio and Michigan
Foreclosure action by Central United National Bank and H R Harris trustee resulted in the sale of Newton Steel Co assets in Newton Falls Ohio and Monroe Michigan. The suit sought 3 866 600 due on 7 percent gold bonds after Republic Steel announced foreclosure plans on 3 866 million of bonds from a 4 million original issue. The Newton plant closed in 1931 with operations moved to Monroe. Corrigan McKinney and Republic Steel later consolidated holdings into a 423 million concern.
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Newton Steel Co
Newton Falls
Monroe
Mich
Warren, O
Central United National Bank
Cleveland
H. R. Harris
Republic Steel Corporation
Republic
Newton Steel
Newton
M Corrigan-McKinney
Thepany
Corrigan-McKinney
Tr Steel
Woman Banker Ina J. Sav Resigns From Trout Creek Bank
Ina J. Sav, longtime assistant cashier at Trout Creek State Bank, resigns after 14 years ending November 30. She was among the few women in such roles. Andrew A. Ree of the Mivers National Bank is named successor after 12 years of service with the bank.
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Trout Creek
Ina J. Sav
Pang
Retiiness Association
American Associant
Andrew A. Ree
Success Saxton
Mivers National Banking
Meeting at Kenton on December 11
Agricultural agents from Ottawa Forest counties will meet at Kenton to discuss and utilize program. Representatives from the Ottawa Forest will join to outline the three main areas of focus in this region: forestry, ecology, and recreation.
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Ottawa Forest
Kenton
Otang Nae
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