Christmas credit and safety programs in Michigan press
The piece surveys consumer credit insurance, safety campaigns against drunk driving led by Chief M A Gedda, and the state’s December program. It notes 20 000 posters, 235 000 table tents, and a rush to home safety during holidays, plus tourism tax figures in the Upper Peninsula and Gogebic county. It ends with a joke about a pupil negotiating a quarter with a teacher.
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M. A. Gedda
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
State Safety Commission
Gedda
State Liquor Control Commission
Michigan
Congress
Mild Weather and Holiday Happenings in Bessemer
The area enjoys mild temperatures near 40F with light snow. December 22 brings Santa visits, Christmas trees on Lie ai and Sophie streets, and festive decorations. Local sports report two straight wins for the Speed Boys as they face Wakefield and Houghton on Friday and Saturday. Recount of sheriff votes is nearing completion, and city council schedules a spring street repair program.
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Bessemer
Sophie
Wakefield
Houghton
Bessemer News Highlights From December 11 1942
In a brief blackout of a quarter hour only one alley light remained active by a time clock. George Waters resigned as city clerk to join Morrison Auditing. Catholic Youth Organization outlined its 1943 program with Pearce Graham Jr. president. High School basketball beat DePadua 52 to 25 led by Billy Lucas with 15 points. Marjorie Lucynski and Louis Mascotti wed November 9 in Orlando while groom served overseas. Wrestling followed the game with several junior high winners. Bessemer hosts Christmas Festival as Ewen Bulldogs nearly upset Speed Boys 29-26 at A D Johnston gym.
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Bessemer
George Waters
Morrison Auditing Company
Catholic Youth Organization
Pearce Graham Jr
Eugene Adams
Margaret Kalusha
DePadua
Billy Lucas
Speed Boys
Marjorie Lucynski
Frank Lucynski
Louis Mascotti
Beni Mascotti
Orlando
Florida
A. D. Johnston Gym
Nick Vestich
Louis Menara
Ray Ceronsky
Vince Ceronsky
Bob Happ
John Lesky
Rod Hansen
Marvin Paight
Doug Banfield
Louis Epposite
Lean 1932 iron ore season in Lake Superior district
Reports show the 1932 iron ore shipping season the leanest since 1885 in the Lake Superior district. In probate, Michael E. Nolan’s lead over Harry K. Bay grew to 71 votes after a recount. Local holiday decorations hint at upcoming practice for Coach Paul Cauldwell’s city team as candidates, and various community updates cover sports, theater, and school activities.
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Lake Superior District
Michael E. Nolan
Harry K. Bay
Steve Zorich
Puritan
Main Street
Paul Cauldwell
Hickey Pelander
Joe Gotta
Dolph Cauldwell
Masten
Dick Richards
Contratto
Torell
Constance Musgatti
Christopher
Ill
Peter Baratone
Milwaukee
James
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Signe Erickson
Eric Ericksen
Death of Edward Kallander and surrounding notices
News reached Bessemer of Edward Kallander's death in Marion North Dakota. He left five sons Alfred Wakefield John Martin Carl and Henry and three daughters Mrs Oscar Holtgard Mrs Ollie Otterson and Clara. Mrs Otto Torell attends funeral in Ironwood. Scott and Howe shipped logging horses to Ironwood. six escaped and later three were caught by Ed Hillis Wakefield. Conservation officials estimate 7000 deer killed in the Upper Peninsula hunting season. Frank Duda returns from Duluth business trip.
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Edward Kallander
Marion
N. D
Bessemer
Alfred
Wakefield
John
Martin
Carl
Henry
Oscar Holtgard
Ollie Otterson
Clara Kallander
Otto Torell
Ironwood
End of Mesaba range hinted by Engineering News noted
A cabinet makers force works this week installing new fixtures at the First National Bank. The item also notes changes in hair style in China and Korea under new dynasties, street names in France, and postmasters in America. 50 years ago December 12, 1902. The Engineering News statement about the Mesaba range end is continued on page 7.
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First National Bank
China
Korea
France
America
Engineering News
Mesaba Range
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Bessemer Michigan
Grandad
Dad
Bob Taylor
Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Upper Pen Isula
Gogebic County
Pick & Axe
Johnny the Bear
Jimmy Chiamento
Jimmy
Jim
Hatchet
Julius Hanisko
Julius
Hanisko
E. J. Oas
Supt. of
Mr. Oas
Houghtonan
Pater
Albert Jacobsons
Marquette County
Albert Jacobson
Marquette
White Birch 3B
Washburn
Bernie Prost
Bernie
Pick & Axe Collect
Nellie
Bobby
Santa Claus
Glidden Paints
C. Hansen Lumber Co
A. D. Johnston
Ewen Bulldogs
Sartoris
Ewen
Bessemer High School
Ewen High School
Knobloch
Ferrari
Johnson
Martini
Washington
Miss Poinsetta
Irene Anderson
Mamie Ma
Jennie Smith
Rose Cindel
Smith Twins
Lillian Rookala
Zenda Wodrazka
E. J. Kuivnen
Kay
Bobs’ Restaurant
Besseme
Spaghett
Turk’s
Wm. C. Jensen
Optometrist
E. Sellar St
Mich
Arco Erlicker
Prop
E. Mary St
Bessemes
Ina
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