Bessemer Herald reflects on costs and Christmas spirit
The Bessemer Herald urges readers to consider rising electric rates and inflation while celebrating Christmas. It highlights the town’s lighting efforts by Bob and Fred Duray, upcoming Snowmobile Derby under lights, and a subscription push as a gift option. The piece also touches on broader U. S. economic themes and public utility costs.
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Local schools sports mix with engagements and deaths
A roundup mentions girls and boys rifle and drill teams, a Dec 3 game loss, engagement of Joanne Wysoski to William Hogenson, and community notices including obituaries, births, and a school board election for February 2 1959. Also notes basketball players, a death in Lansing, and local civic events in Bessemer and Puritan locations.
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Albert Jacobean
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Goromser
Gordoe Barta Besgemmer
Grend View Boeits
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Geeta
Dooriss Pender
Advisability of a Municipal Light Plant Discussed at Mass Meeting
City deliberations on a municipal light plant following the expiration of the pesant corporation franchise. Christmas vacation closures noted for public schools with two weeks remaining. Personal notes include Miss Annette Phelan’s visit to Peshtigo and Gerard teaching there, Arthur Hansen’s holiday plans, and Grace Kumm staying with Leda Otto. Wreaths from Lutey's Greenhouse in Ironwood advertised. James McKie to return from the Michigan College of Mines in Houghton. A letter from a reader in Bassermer sends holiday greetings and renews a subscription to the Good Old Bessemer Herald.
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Gerard
Coleraine
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Em- Arthur Hansen
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Ironwood
James McKie
Houghton
Michigan College of Mines
Grace Kumm
Leda Otto
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