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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1934

Page

2

Local notes from Rhinelander weekend visits and area events

Loral Notes Earling Skagen of Rhinelander spent the weekend here with relatives. The payroll for FERA workers in Gogebic county this week was $16,433.85. Joe Selin of Iron River spent Sunday here with his parents. James Proftwart underwent hernia surgery last Thursday at Grand View hospital. Mrs. L B Rice is visiting Kea River with her daughter for an indefinite period. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McCane welcomed a nine pound son at Grand View hospital. Louis Johnson, 67, died Monday night at the county infirmary after eight years as an inmate. William Marander, 38, Ironwood grocer, died of heart disease. brother Emil Marander lives in Bessemer. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Honz have a son Kermit Joseph born Dec 5 at Runstrom's hospital in Iront. Miss Cetia Maccant and niece Margaret Stewart visited from Chicoago. Mrs. Andrew Contratto returned from Ithaca New York after working as a nurse. Car ad not to be missed with Hollister’s remedy. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vukcovich arrived from Kron River due to illness and death of Mrs. Vukovich. John Thors, former Bessemer man now Pontiac high school principal, appointed to Michigan state committee on educational problems. Peter Gedda post of the American Legion conducting a membership drive. three canvassers per ward. Post membership was 120 last year. Chimney fire alarms answered Sunday night at Joseph Bills home Yale location and Monday evening at Brune Koski residence near Soo Line depot.

Local residents in digest of society notices and obituaries

Miss Evelyn Allen joins the Manual Arts Players at Stout Institute in Menomonie. Theresa Shefka returns from Chicago as her mother Mrs Martin Shefka suffers a paralytic stroke in Ironwood and is hospitalized in Newport. Angelo Filippini of Bessemer elected secretary of the Master Shoe Rebuilders Association of Gogebic and Iron counties. Andrew Wicklund of Tronwood as president. Emil Leino of Ironwood as treasurer. Last rites for August Johnson 4 held at Sharon Lutheran church with Rev F E W Eastman officiating. Pallbearers listed. Also an advertisement for HOHOLISTER'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA from Bessemer Pharmacy.

Evelyn Allen William Allen City Manual Arts Players Stout Institute Menomonie Miss Allen Theresa Shefka Chicago Martin Shefka Newport Hospital Ironwood Angelo Filippini Bessemer Gogebic County Irena County Wis Andrew Wicklund Tronwood Emil Leino August Johnson Ashland Hospital Sharon Lutheran Church F. E. W. Eastman Huillrest Cemetery F. ©. Gustafson Gust Carlson Otto Johnson Axel Kristianson Julius Velin August Wike

Romance wrecked by girlhood sweetheart

Read in the American Weekly with Bunda's Latroit Times how the long masquerade of an ambitious girl who rose from kitchen maid to princess ended when a waiter who served her cried out My own.

lLatroit Times Adv

More Funnies In Color in Sunday Herald and Examiner

Boxed promo note touts 20 pages of World Famous Conese cartoons in color published weekly in the Sunday Chicago Herald and Examiner. Encourages readers to order copies from news dealers each week.

Chicago Herald and Examiner

Fish tale fuels debate in rustic exchange

A brief exchanged quip centers on a fisherman boasting of a long fish and a contrasting reaction. The remark highlights a rustic, humorous exchange without broader context or named participants.

Local Contestant From Mariette Wins at Chicora Meet

Loza Toashrart, 14, of Mariette, led Michizan Helab girls in a Ballozal style contest at the National Club Congress in Chicora on December 14. She wore a wool suit with accessories costing 21.6 dollars, won a prize trip to a Chicago venue, plus a gold medal and other prizes. Lena completes five years of work, with Ras wen 324.259 pints at country fairs. Ler cad work totals 274.5 dollars.

Loza Toashrart Marjette Chicora Revee Breery Chicago Lenaa

Local Event Hinge on Prize Dinner and Color Parade

Mr Aza Torrell hosted an evening at Reme Prizes with guests including Mrs OQ Hut Smith and Emma Hee-2 Las. Awards went to 15 attendees as prizes were distributed in a Christmas color themed display.

Aza Torrell Hut Smith Emma Hee

Christmas Party for Worers Vlastiarr at Local Hall

A Christmas party planned by the Worers Vlastiarr group will be held next Wednesday evening December. Members will bring their gifts and toys to be distributed among children in the neighborhood during the festive season.

Peter

Elect Mrs Sage Qeehe as Carhatic Ladies Aid head

In a church gathering at St Sebastian parish, Mrs Sage Qeehe was elected leader of the Carhatic Ladies Aid. Mrs Carelen Ste won the presidency for the next term, with Mrs Joky Moselle Tre previously serving. Mrs Arma Stevens was reelected vice president and Mrs Brano CUrenmae sec treasurer.

Sage Qeehe Creecing St Sebastian Carhatic Ladies Aid Toosdar Af Mneen Carelen Ste Dad Joky Moselle Tre Arma Stevens Brano

Christmas Party Event Aims to Help Needy Children

The Bessemer Business Club plans its annual Christmas Party Monday at the Lester Bank. Members will bring toys to Forts to donate to needy children in the community. Arrangements are led by Misses Olea Neer Edith Peterson and Mahal Oloreg.

Bessemer Olea Neer Edith Peterson Mahel Ol'oreg

Mesich Barreet Miss Mary Mesich Weds Louis Barreci

Miss Mary Mesich daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wesich of Anvil wed Louis Barreci son of Mr and Mrs Louis Naszari Sr of Anvil Palms in a Thanksgiving morning ceremony at St Francis church in Milwaukee. The bride wore a candlelight velvet gown with long train and carried a bouquet of valley and larodias. Bridesmaid Miss Nesich wore a floor length gown. Groom attended by Joseph Mazanec of Milwaukee. The couple resides in Cudahy Wisconsin where the groom teaches at the high school.

Mesich Anee Nesich Joseph Mazanec Milwaukee Baroer Cudahy Wis

Man Wanted For Rawleigh Route in Minneapolis Ad

Classified notice from Rawleigh Minnesota division seeks a man for a home service route. Qualification details listed in ad dated December 14 1913 and reference to Minneapolis Minnesota. Ad appears in MCL U BSA section.

Rawleigh Skpt McLu-Bsa Minneapolis Minn

Mysterious Caller Sparks Suspect Nickname Rumor

Local whispers swirl after a man’s identity is questioned in a crowded setting. An anonymous observer describes others’ reactions as “goat” and “sus” while naming him with a shifting nickname.

Goat Sus

Junior High Notes Chief and Editor Credits

Fief in Chief David Redner leads junior high notes with assistant editors Dotty Chisholm and Art Herren. The brief staff credits appear in the school page section, highlighting student roles.

David Redner Asztetant Dotty Chisholm Art Herren

Second six weeks period notes at Marion school

The report lists students by name across grades with remarks on class activities. It mentions SA and 8B classes studying grammar and verbs, 8A algebra fractions, and gym instruction led by Miss Loncharte. Basketball and marching drills are noted for boys and girls.

Miss Ahv hameseon's ranm and Christmas carols

Fragmented notice notes ewer grades and Miss Ahv hameseon s group working on Christmas carols for their home. They are making greeting cards and decorations for the approaching holidays.

Ahv Hameseon Ranm

Christmas Party Plans By Scout Troops At Lincoln House

Scout troops from the Goghic Range sponsor a December 1 Christmas party at Lincoln House with a program and lunch. Girls will sing carols. Washington School hosts a Christmas program December 20 1934 at 7 30 P M with Mrs Youngs Miss Abrahamson and Miss Kno Weck in charge of primary intermediate and junior high groups respectively.

Goghic Range Lincoln House June Pecard Miss Christians Washington Washington School Miss Youngs Miss Abrahamson Miss Kno- Weck

Close Activities Room 33 Prepares for Friday Assembly

Room 33 members practice for a December 21 assembly. Miss Forno chairs the committee with Messrs. Nema check Vispi assisting, and Mr. Jozwiak directing music.Attendance in Mrs Quyer’s room improves as B’s show penmanship growth and English classes submit Treasure Inland booklets. The 98’s write friendly letters and Tank You notes while 9A’s dive into writing tasks.

Miss Forno Messers Nemacheck Vispi Jozwiak Quyer

Ramsay Beats Bessemer In Season Opener On Ramsay Floor

In the junior high basketball opener on the Ramsay floor Bessemer led 10 4 at halftime and finished 23 8. Pollack Giachino Czajkowski and Maki led Bessemer with Koski Eade Marconeri and Haapoja among substitutes. Ramsay shifka replaced Eade as only substitution. Ref Regoni and time keeper Savera.

Ramsay Bessemer Pos Ramsay F Pollack Giachino Czajkowski Backman Maki Kuismi Marconer Sennvonsannenennl Koski Eade Haapoja Hetkanen Ercoli Marconeri Crawford

Ramsay Begins Tax Collection at Town Hall

Township Treasurer John Sanri started collecting taxes at the Ramsay town hall on Monday with Mrs. William Kavish as the first taxpayer.

John Sanri Ramsay Town Hall William Kavish

American Legion Dance At Ramsay Town Hall On Christmas

Fritz Frederickson posts the American Legion annual Christmas dance at Ramsay town hall on Christmas night December 25. The hall will be elaborately decorated and a popular range orchestra will play.

Fritz Frederickson Post American Legion Ramsay Town Hall

Wedding Bells for Miss Ahnen and Albert Beissel at Wakefield

At St Marys Catholic church in Wakefield on December 1 Miss Margaret Lorraine Ahnen daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Ahnen became the bride of Albert Beissel of Ramsay Rev Cronin Yirnn performed the single ring ceremony in the presence of many locals. The bride wore a white satin princess model gown and carried a bouquet of roses and baby’s breath. Maid of honor Miss Grace Beissel wore jade green trimmed with mahogany. Bridesmaid Miss Marcella Ahnen wore green printed organdy. Best man Antone Chlebowski and attendant George Beissel. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s home and a reception in the groom’s home followed by a 6 oclock dinner for 60. The couple will reside in Ramsay. Both are well known locally with the bride formerly employed at Finks Smart Shop and the groom at the Newport mine.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wakefield Margaret Lorraine Ahnen J. P. Ahnen Albert Beissel Ramsay Cronin Yirnn Grace Beissel Marcella Ahnen Antone Chlebowski George Beissel Fink’s Smart Shop Newport

Annual Meeting Notice for Bessemer National Bank Directors

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bessemer National Bank Bessemer Michigan for the election of Directors and other business will be held at the banking offices on Tuesday the 8th of January 1935 at 8 o’clock P M. Leonard C Kalasavics Secretary.

Bessemer National Bank Bessemer Michigan Leonard C. Kalasavics Sec

Fisherman Skills Reveal Seafaring Novice

A light-hearted exchange shows a new deckhand inferred from his farm upbringing. The talk highlights how he ties a whaleboat with farmyard practicality, impressing the crew.

Coxswain Boatswain Sherlock

Witty Exchange Between Coffee and a Bold ButtET

A playful exchange imagines a bold buttET that can walk over to say hello to the coffee. The coffee, in turn, replies that it is too weak to answer.

High School Enrollment Figures Enter Public Discourse

The article cites 26,000 public and private high schools with total enrollment exceeding 6,000,000 students. It underscores scale of secondary education nationwide and implications for policy and funding discussions.

Gold and White Announcer and Staff Roster

Announcer staff list for Gold and White includes Editor Olga Diantch, Music Helen L Hansen, Reporter Martha Snari, Class Roomie Elizabeth Baird, Sports Wallace Chisholm, Student Council R O T Paul Filter.

Olga Diantch Helen L. Hansen Martha Snari Elizabeth Baird Wallace Chisholm Paul Filter

Christmas Party Planned for High School Students

Students will attend a Christmas party Wednesday evening in the high school gymnasium. The event features dancing, entertainment, and refreshments with music by Reinhold's high school dance orchestra. A committee led by Edward Hoeft, Walter Maki, and Bertha Laine coordinates entertainment. Peter Torrenno oversees refreshments with Miss Runge as advisor. Decorations are led by Barney Salmi and Ralph Heikkinen, while Mac Rosemargy, Martha Saari, and Emil Mascotti handle advertising. Sponsored by the student council.

Mr. Reinhold Edward Hoeft Walter Maki Bertha Laine Peter Torrenno Miss Runge Barney Salmi Ralph Heikkinen Mac Rosemargy Martha Saari Emil Mascotti

Christmas Program At High School Impresses With Music And Play

Miss Rogers returns to class as substitute teacher Mr Quigley aids ninth graders in civics Miss Evans trains library classes on the Guide to Periodical Literature The library will add thirty fiction books soon and new adult books arrive An all school Christmas program features Why the Chimes Rang by Elizabeth Apthorp McFadden directed by Miss Feeney with orchestra and glee clubs led by Mr Reinhold

Miss Rogers Quigley Washington School Miss Evans Elizabeth Apthorp McFadden Miss Feeney Reinhold Coly

Student Council Elects Treasurer

Ralph Heikkinen has been elected treasurer of the student council. Previously the school book-keeper acted as student council treasurer.

Ralph Heikkinen

Debating Team Prepares for Matches in Upper State League

The high school debate squad is set for matches after a lively contention with Marenisco last week they aim to impress with extemporaneous speaking. This week they face Mellen two teams and next week Ewen as they pursue Upper State League recognition.

Marenisco Mellen Ewen

Band Presents Second Annual High School Concert

The high school band directed by Mr. Reinhold will hold its second annual public concert Friday evening. The program includes Alda Overture McCauhey Serenade d Amour Von Jion American Patrol Meacham Old King Cole Mitchell My Lady Chip Clough The Lilac Tree Cartlan sung by the girls sextet Ruth Vogt lin Gladys Neaworski Ruth Maki.

Reinhold McCauhey von Jion Meacham Old King Cole—Mitchell My Lady Chip’—Clough The Cartlan Ruth Vogtlin Gladys, Neaworski Ruth Maki

Musical program performers and pieces listed

Helen Zaliska Dorothy Green Grace Swanson are listed with accompanist Rupert Otto. Selections include Sleeping Beauty Waltz Bridal Song Rural Wedding Down Mobile Old Aunt Jemima A Little Wish and Sounds from Ireland. Boys quartet Karl Rajala Gilmore White Jack Running Fred Otto perform with various marches and songs including Laseus Trombone and The Star Spangled Banner.

Helen Zaliska Dorothy Green Grace Swanson Rupert Otto Tschaikowsky Coldmark Down Mobile Jemima Karl Rajala Gilmore White Jack Running Fred Otto Itreland—Bendix Laseus Fillmore United States Field Artillery Bowsa Star Spangied Banner

Church Notes and Schedule for Sunday Service

Morning Worship led by Rev Walter Firth at 11 00 Sunday in Ironwood with Sunday School at 10 00 and Epworth League at 6 30 led by Miss Ethel Rosemargy and H C Cootey. Mrs James Proctor serves as superintendent of Sunday School.

James Proctor Walter Firth Ironwood Epworth League Ethel Rosemargy H.C. Cootey

Advent Services and Sunday School Schedule at Trinity Church

Trinity English Evangelical Lutheran Church on Iron and Clayberg Streets announces Sunday worship at 10:30 A M with a second Advent sermon on Israel as a sign and a sermon series on Christ Comes As Our King. Midweek Advent services Thursday at 7 P M. Sunday School programs and rehearsals scheduled across Anvil Maverisco Wine gar Bessemer Wakefield Ironton and other locations with varied times.

Trinity English Evangelical Lutheran Church Iron and Clayberg Streets Missouri Synod Israel Christ Pitas Maverisco Winegar Bessemer Anvil Wakefield Wice Ironton Choiir

Copper Country Symphony Concerts Draw Large Audiences

The Copper Country Symphony Orchestra presents its annual fall and winter concerts directed by Prof. Martin Ninen of Suomi College Hancock. Vocal soloists include Eather Debridge Kathleen Watters Wil Hall Dr. Highby Gretchen Meyers Joho Rantamaki and Harry Delbridge. Arthur Hill is the pianist. Programs run in several Copper Country communities during winter.

Hancock Copper Country Symphony Orchestra Martin Ninnen Suomi College Eather Debbridge Kathleen Watters Wil Hall Dr. Highby Gretchen Meyers Joho Rantamaki Harry Delbridge Arthur Hill Copper Country

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