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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

2

Harold Wazles poised for state pardon and parole post

Harold J. Wazles assistant attorney general may be named by the state to head the pardon and parole commission. If he accepts, he would become the next chief official, succeeding Newell Wahs, and his term would run until January 1. The appointment follows months of speculation and relates to the state commission on pardons and paroles.

Tansing Harold J. Wazles Assis Attormey Geral Bnt Pardona Pare Anentine Wilber ML Enver Rerslewt Hmhani W. Nebel Munising Soy Reaucker Oie Sa Cutwrier

Montreal Bowling Teams Fall to Hornets and Bees

Bessemers invasion of Montreal last night left the Herald and Rinkner bowling teams with two losses and one win. Witichard Ossanna led with a 571 series as all squads surpassed 2 600. The Reasemer Heralds won two of three from the Kinktera in a range league game. Burt led with 343.

Bessemers Montreal Herald Rinkner Hornets and Bees Witichard Ossanna Reasemer Heralds Kinktera Burt

U P Priest Faces a Firing Squad in Michigan Tale

The Rev Fr Frank A Seifert of Dugget and former Marquette prison chaplain faced a firing squad in Utah prison life, aiding condemned miner John Borich as the warden prepared to execute him in 1981. Seifert described meeting Borich, holding his hand, and stepping back as rifles fired.

Fr Frank A. Seifert St. Frederick's Catholic Church Dugget Marquette Michigan Fr. Seifert John Borich Utah Borvich Freneh Fe Settert Fort Douglas Cheb Owas Daggett Upper Peninsta A. BE. F Hospitala America Matsonia Camp Sherman John Borich

Republic Bank Cashier Charged With Shortage

Ishpeming Michigan Ishpeming Joha R Tornberg 35 cashier of the Republic State Bank charged with misappropriating about 22 000 of bank funds. He appeared in municipal court before Judge St Jobs and the warrant set bonds at 20 000. The state bank directors reported the shortage after Tornberg confessed and a replacement cashier F M Lawrence was brought in to relieve him.

Ishpeming Joha R Tornberg Municipal Cour St. Jobs Maronette County Circes F. M. Lawrence Irca Meentaia Republic Toreberg

Ashland High School Reconstruction Contract Awarded

The board of education last week awarded the contract for the Bewleapening high school construction to replace the building destroyed by fire to Freak Tomlinson of Ashland Wisconsin as the lowest bidder. Mr Toasbaeven's bid for the general contracting work totaled 334500.

Educate Bewleapening High School Tomlinson Ashland Wis Toasbaeven

All American High School Coach and Son Located in Springfield

1930 highlight lists names of top high school players and college coaches associated with the All American football selections. Notable mentions include Edwards noted with Washington State, Metager with Notre Dame, Ticknor of Harvard, Kodik of Baylor, Fesler of Ohio State, Carideo with Notre Dame, Pinckett from California, Nodd of Tennessee, Macaluso of Colgate, and others spanning Baker to Alabama and more.

Springfield Ohio Herald u.—Baker Northweaters T.— Edwards Washington State Q.—Metager Notre Dame C.—Ticknor Harvard G.—Kodik Baylor T.—Bington Alabama E—Fesler Oto State Q. R—Carideo H. B.—Pinckett California B—Dnodd Tennessee F B—Macaluso Colgate

Range M. C. M. Alumni Banquet Set for Saturday

Gogebic range alumni of the Michigan College of Mines will hold a banquet Saturday evening at 6 30 at the Derry Hotel Ironwood speakers include Dr Carson chemistry and Dr Sweet metallurgy There are S M C WM graduates on the Gogebic range

Michigan College of Mines Derry Hotel Ironwood Carson Sweet Sherif Cal

Zinn Elected Head of U. P. Supervisors

R. P. Sinn of Ironwood was elected president of the Upper Peninsula Supervisors Association at its annual meeting in Marquette. The 1938 meeting will be held in Ironwood. A note on commerce mentions a wholesale grocer shipping 200000 bales of cotton yearly for bags. A minor church anecdote notes attention drawn by squeaky shoes.

R. P. Sinn Ironwood Upper Pennsula Supervisors Association Marquette

Winkler resigns as Gogebic County Engineer for new post

Carl F. Winkler announces resignation as Gogebic county highway engineer after 18 years. He will become county engineer at Houghton starting January 1 with a $2,0600 annual raise. Replacement in Gogebic to be named in January.

Carl F. Winkler Gogebic Winkler Houghton Gogebbic County Gogebic County County Road Commission Saginaw Michigan College of Mines Bessemer Harper Gogebie Mr. Winkler

Mrs Kurvonen Dies After Illness in South Bessemer

Mrs. Frank Kurvonen, 48, died Wednesday morning at her South Bessemer home after weeks of illness. Born in Finland November 11, 1888, she had lived in Bessemer 11 years. Survived by husband and two brothers in New York and Pennsylvania. Funeral Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from People's Hall with Jato Ahola speaker. Pallbearers named and burial in Hillrest Cemetery.

Frank Kurvonen South Bessemer Jalmar Latinio Victor Stengard Frank Makela William Coleman Jacob Frandy Matt Haanpaa Hillrest Cemetery

Circuit Court Clears Several Appeals and Sentences at Jackson

Louis Kramer confined to state hospital after Grand View bombing on Sept 25. Hana Sippola gets six months to two years for liquor violations. Fannie Ritari six months to two years for liquor violations. John Okga one to three years for stabbing Emil Kangas. Quat Pikka six months to five years for robbery. Stanley Kalata found not guilty of liquor violation. Peter Gotta awarded 644.32 in suit against Peoples State Bank. No action in 15000 damage suit of John Pospeck. J Rilingson injuries in auto accident. Petersons settle civil suits for 4750 after county truck collision killing Thelma Peterson.

Louis Kramer G. C. Driscoll Kramer Grand View Hana Sippola Jackston Fannie Ritari Detroit House of Correction John Okga Jackson Emil Kangas Quat Pikka Stanley Kalata Ironwood Peter Gotta Bessemer Peoples State Bank John Pospeck Ramsay BR. J

Pickands Mather Ore Tonnage In 1930 Reported

Gogebic range shipments of iron ore by Pickands Mather and Comites in 1930 totaled 3,658,393 tons. Mines shipping included Newport 474,744 Palme Amvil Keweenaw 231,018 Plymouth 404,293 Sunday Lake 365,653 and others. The record notes ore tonnage and local mine names with totals.

Gogebic Range Pickands, Mather and Comites Cope Doors Seccae Weccae Newport Palme Amvil Ocelotes Essen

Elks Banquet Honors Bessemer High School Team

District Deputy Graham will inspect the Bessemer Elks next Wednesday December 19 at 6 30 pm in the Elks hall. A banquet will honor the Bessemer High School football champions and their coaches Wilde and Witaler will act as hosts and toastmaster.

Bessemer Elia Fedige Ple Graham Elks Hall Tos Bessemer High School Tesus Homer C.fl Witaler

Ontonagon and Bessemer Clash in Washington Gym

Ontonagon hosts Bessemer tonight at the Washington gym in a fast heated season opener. Bessemer coached by a former Ontonagon mentor aims to reverse recent losses to Ontonagon as veterans Price and Marcieri pace their attack with a strong defensive display.

Bessemer High School Washington Tasr Ater Restre Tenis Ccc De 2 Ontonazon Istreeter

Oglebay Norton Shipments Hit Record Iron Ore Totals

Oglebay Norton and Co. sent 1 310 388 tons of iron ore in 1940. The Gougeble range provided most ore with 417 GS2 tons from Eur eka Asteroid mine at Ramsay and SU2 706 tons from the Montreal muse.

Ogiebay, Norton and Co Gougeble Range Eureka-Asteroid Ramsay Montreal Muse

S. L. Mather Heads Mining Congress

S Livingston Mather of Cleveland was elected president of the Americas Mining Congress last Friday. A E Beadalli of Chicago was chosen first vice president.

Washington S. Livingston Mather Cleveland The Americas Mining Congress A. E Beadalli Chicago

John Hanousek Dies in Antico After Illness

Local obituary notes the death of John Hanousek after an illness. He was associated with community services and previously served on the school board. Burial details indicate a funeral at a local cemetery with a widow and surviving family.

John Hanousek Antico

Johnson Chosen Fair President

Irma town notes list of candidates and voting results for fair presidency. Names mentioned include Alfred Kalk and Mrs Alfred Kalk, with Lib H. Olson and Julie NeNicholas as participants in the election committee. The article references the elective committee and local election details in a concise political notice.

t.sEo Ee Tam Ami Burrell Wee Alfred Kalk Olson Ironwave Julie NeNicholas Maren BkaucepTe Rene

County Medics Elect Tew to Lead Group at Banquet

Dr. Tew heads the county medics selection at the annual banquet with officers including C. E Ander as treasurer and ironwood delegates. The assembly also lists Neltensa and Mehta among nominees and alternates.

DR. Tew Gongrhh Ellis Othe Resse C. E Ander Ntury Treaurer Foe Mehta Ironwood Oss Es Stevens Ressemer Urgelar E. W Neltensa

Ramsay PTA Bridge and Bunco Party Highlights

A Ramsay Eightcera PTA event at the Biasemer area hosted bridge and bunco games with Nea Al Fink and Wm. Wayne presiding. Josega Jasper won the bridge prize虽 and Miss Eda Rizzie claimed bunco. Door prize a four pound chuke worn by Stanley Corrs. An afternoon of refreshments followed.

Nea al Fink Wm. Wayne Biasemer Josega Jasper Bunco Eda Rizzie Bessemer Stanley Corrs

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