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Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1923

Page

9

Wakefield Wins Bessemer Contested Basketball Clash

Wakefield defeats Bessemer 9 to 7 in a four quarter game. Cauldwell and Bedell led Wakefield with field goals while Cauldwell and Webb starred on defense. Bessemer led early 5 to 4 at half but Wakefield managed only two points in the second half.

Hadley Wake Bessemer Howe Cauldwell Wakefield Bedell Cemo Cauldwell Gotta McFarlane Webb Velin Yeoman Cauldwell Bedell Wakefield al of Besformer Cluly Bessemer Pos MacFarlane Hadley Gottarf Yackie Gene Lg Novak Delmet Kovaleski

Circuit Court To Resume Jan 7 After Judge Driscoll Death

The December term of the circuit court, postponed by the death of Judge Driscoll's son, will resume January 7. Jurymen will be summoned then.

Circuit Court Driscoll Iromwood

First Snow Covers Gogebic Range in Light Fall

The Gogebic range saw its first snowfall since November 16 yesterday. The fall was light with reports of more snow expected over the weekend. In 1922 the United States recorded two deaths per 1 000 people, a slight rise over 1921 but down from 1920. Idaho is noted as the healthiest state.

Gogebic Range United States Idaho

Christmas Greeting From Our Readers

A festive message expresses goodwill for the season and calls for kindness to the distressed and needy. It wishes readers joy and a generous spirit, urging help for the humble, children, and afflicted as Christmas nears.

Miss Cherry Blossom Charity Performance at Rex Theatre

A three act Japanese fantasia titled Miss Cherry Blossom to be staged at the Rex Theatre Monday evening December 27. Presented by Bessemer High School elec cinbs for Beneifit of the undernourished schoolchildren and a bake sale by the Welfare Committee of the Bessemer Woman's Club. Cast features Evelyan Barnes Isabelle Fournier John Henry Smith Earl Hilligan Dorothea Knight and others with J R Johnson as business manager and Schmidt Costume Co providing outfits. Music by the High School orchestra under director Hildegarde Guider.

Schmide Costume Co Chicago Cherry Blossom Rokemo Evelyan James Young Worthington tThorval Nelmark Jessica Vanderpool Siece Dorothea Knight Togo Snk John Sartoris Geishe Margaret Lester Dorothy Cahil Clara Sherman Philomena Sofo Isshella Myers Genevieve Wozniak Amercien Mr. Worthington Vivian Spencer Edith Droisen Barbara Piper Violet Heinrichs Leona Wozniak Alfreda Schaefer Leonard Johnson John Perotti Theo Bielecki Francis Carlsen Thorval Nelmark Walwin Hoffman Earl Hilligan John Contratto Leonard Johnob Loren Avers J. R. Johnson Schmidt Costume Co Hicago Nusic—High School Orchestra Miss Hildegarde Guider

Iron Belt High Hero Next Week

Iron Belt High School led by Calligaro will face Bessemer High School next Thursday evening in Bes semer. The Iron Belt squad has one prior game, losing to Wakefield 25 to BE.

Calligaro Iron Bell Bessemer High School Bessemer Iron Belt Wakefield

Local Elks Attend Detroit Meeting

Dr. R. J. Mullen and Frank J. Dada left this week to represent the local lodge of Elks at the exalted rulers and secretaries meeting in Detroit. The session is part of Michigan Elks proceedings. Marquette hosted the prior event.

R. J. Mullen Frank J. Dada Detroit Lodge of Elks Secretaries of Elks State of Michigan Marquette

Bessemer Stores Ready for Christmas Rush

Bessemer merchants prepare for a heavy sale of Christmas goods next week. Mild weather earlier dampened shopping but holiday conditions will boost buying. Stores decorate and stay open evenings as progressive merchants advertise stocks to fill the Christmas presents list.

Bessemer

County Infirmary to Observe Christmas Day

William Martens, overseer, announced Gogebic County infirmary will hold a Christmas celebration for its 33 inmates with a decorated tree, Santa Claus, presents, candy, nuts and a large dinner. He urged county residents to donate gifts and food to brighten the holiday for the charges.

Gogebic County Infirmary William Martens Instution Mr. Martens

Gorst to Feature Fourth Lyceum Number December Fifteenth

Charles Crawford Gorst, famed bird interpreter and naturalist, will present the fourth act of the local lyceum course in the high school auditorium Saturday evening December 15. He imitates bird songs and captivates audiences by surpassing piano notes in his performance.

Charles Crawford Gorst Gorst

Puritan Students To Present Christmas Operatta

Puritan school pupils will stage a Christmas operatta next Thursday afternoon and evening. The afternoon show is for students and the evening show is open to the public with no admission charged.

Puritan School

Michigan Christmas Break Extends into January Return

University of Michigan announces Christmas vacation starts today with classes resuming Tuesday January 3, granting students a 19 day break. A recent survey notes the United States produces nearly half the world's coal and holds more than half of global coal reserves.

University of Michigan Stuents United States

Oliver Iron Mining Awards Prizes to Gogebic Range Employes

Night school classes will be held in Bessemer after the holidays per Supt. C. R. Cobb. Classes target workers planning to take citizenship exams at the February naturalization hearing.

Bessemer Supt C. R. Cobb

New German Pastor Arrives to Aid Hurley Lutheran Missions

Rev. Paul Schultz of Buffalo New York arrived in Hurley to assist Rev. Lucas in mission work for the Hurley Ironwood Marinisco and Bessemer Lutheran churches. Rev. G T Kern will depart for Hanover to lead his father’s congregation for several months. Schultz will stay about one year.

Paul Schultz Buffalo N. Y Hurley Lucas Ironwood Marenisco Bessemer

Ford Reported After Mellen Mine Property Purchase

Negotiations are nearly closed for Henry Ford interests to buy mining property near Mellen. Details on which property will be taken over are being kept confidential to avoid any hitches, with a formal announcement expected soon.

Ford Henry Ford Mellen Duluth

Begin Ice Skating At Irondrome Dec 15

Manager F T Thebert announces the opening of the Irondrome for the ice skating season on Saturday afternoon December 15. Skating will occur every evening except Monday and Saturday nights with matinee sessions on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. No children may skate on Sunday and Wednesday nights.

F. T. Thebert Irondrome

Gogebic 40 and 8 Elects Officers

Gogebic 40 and 8 held its annual meeting at the new Bessemer Legion house. Officers named include Everett Kearney chef de gare Joseph Blaha corres pondent and Alvin L Rummel garde de la porte. Plans discussed for a Wakefield mass meeting inviting all peninsula chapters. A German inventor introduces bravolette material for safety razors resembling ivory or tortoise shell.

Gogebic New Bessemer Legion Club Everett Kearney Ironwood Chef de Gare T. S. Crosby Wakefield Herbert Hagen Bessemer Joseph Blaha Commissaire Intendente Alvin L. Rummel Garde de la Porte Francis Trier Charles R. Duda A. L. Lyon-Campbell Ramsay Walter Lobb Peninsula

Local Employees Win In Seventh Garden Contest

The seventh annual crop report from Oliver Iron Mining Company awards prizes for best gardens and tidiest premises. Judges C. E. Gunderson K. P. Silberg and J. C. Watson named winners across divisions Norrie Aurora West and East Davis Puritan and Tilden Plat and Tidiest Premises with monetary prizes from 1 to 19 dollars for individuals and plats.

Oliver Iron Mining Company Messrs C. E. Gunderson K. P. Silberg J. C. Watson Norrie Aurora Thomas Harris Thomas Wright Alle da Pra Giovanni Spera William G. Williams Peter Pelkanen James Beare August Baert Davis Puritan Leo Finco Modasto Rossatto John Opalanok Michael Crowley Arvid H. Takala Tilden Joseph Bonovett John Vienetti John B. Perotti Guiseppe Antonio Domenico Satatorio Norrie-Aurora Plat No Feix Chouinard Alexander S. Campbell William Watson Joseph Sendek Andra I. Larson Norrie-Aurora Louis Zadra Jacob Mosenski Jacob Sokolosky Paul Re Carlo Perona

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