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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1934

Page

9

Bessemer Board of Education Regular Meeting

A regular meeting of the Bessemer Board of Education was held at A. D. Johnston High School on Monday November 12 1934 at eight P M. Members present were Mrs Byrne Mrs Massie Messrs Mullen Barnich Abelman and Marchello Absent Mr Lutz. Minutes of the last session were read and approved. The board voted to join the School Board Association and to file the Abelman report. Numerous invoices were approved for payment and a bonus for Miss Lempe Erickson was recommended for payment. A formal tax levy resolution was offered for adoption detailing estimated expenditures for the district.

Bessemer Board of Education A. D. Johnston Byrne Massie Messers. Mullen Barnich Abelman Marchello Lutz Bessemer School Board School Board Association Frank Aberman Chores Tornfi Papi Creh Joce Ces Educational Supply Co Ralph Gibon C. Hanses Lu Cn SUC Ressomer Eanes Apps River Milter Chichetm Construction Paiiwa Omce Service Co Regebic Agency Victon Saarikeshi Chemical Specialties Co Andrew Wetanson Wwtts Northrup King and Co Sre World Book Co Sinclair Refining Co Old Tower Press Huntington Laboratort Inc Scholastica Gan J. Anderson Pass Gozehue Atta Remington Acend Informatin Derrean Pricco Swanen Cite of Ironwood Wolets Moe Skilsner Theo B. Robertson Michelse Usiscace Sportsman Service Co C. Peete Mary Olson W. D. Cochran Anieath Olson and Ahs J Standard Oil Co John Godlewski C. Hansen Lamber A. Qi Hse John J. Frick Co Irwin J. Neault Herrid Publishing Co C. E. Anderson United Saree Nonot Denen Deenes Bessemer

School District borrows against upcoming taxes for 1934

The district votes to borrow up to eighty percent of anticipated tax revenue for the 1934 fiscal year to cover general maintenance and operations. It authorizes President and Secretary to issue evidences of indebtedness and sets aside at least twenty three percent of the levy for repayment, due January 9, 1934.

Colleson Tito Uscal Sear Ted Tsler Cieyw Ness Michigan Board of Education

School Board Action on Loans and Staffing

The board approves a sinking fund designation for a loan, directs officers to seek permission from the Michigan Loan Board, and authorizes sale of bonds at best market value. Superintendent Oas recommends Miss Nicholls for a vacancy at $60 per month, and raises for Miss Pertile and Miss Olin to $40. Motion to accept the superintendent’s recommendation passes. Secretary J Marchello reports adjournment.

State of Michigan Mr. Abelman Byrne Oas Miss Nicholls Mr. Solberg Miss Pertile Miss Olin Mrs. Byrne Marchello

Co operation urged on fingerprints in Michigan bureau

The Michigan State Police Identification Bureau urges cooperation in using the Battsley single fingerprint system. It explains the need for actual size prints for accurate classification and notes that enlargements do not aid searches. The notice records 227 known criminals and 2,270 single prints filed under the system and warns against enlarging latent prints before forwarding them. A stray joke closes the item.

Batsley Henry Bureau of Identification Bureau

Common Council Proceedings December 10 1934

Special meeting of the Common Council of Bessemer Michigan held in the council chambers on December 10 1934 at 8 00 PM. Mayor Gedda presided. Aldermen present Baird Hill Erickson Hellman Superczynski Negri. Absent Probelski Brusso Jacobson Prucca. Council tables Lake Superior District Power Company contract and will receive copies. bids for city hall materials opened with Michela Company chosen. Notes to pay materials authorized. Building committee authorized to purchase cinder blocks. Meeting adjourned. LEO F MUELLER City Clerk.

Common Council City Bessemer Michigan Gedda Baird Hill Erickson Hellman Superczynski Negri Probelski Brusso Jacobson Prucca Lake Superior District Power Company Hansen Lumber Company Michela Company Ileman Ifill Alderman Baird Alderman Hellman Building Committee City Hall Leo F. Mueller

Notice To Bid For County Road Vehicles 1934

Sealed bids to be received by the Board of County Road Commissioners at the court house in Bessemer until 7 30 P M C S T December 21 1934 for one 1935 five passenger automobile and one 1935 two passenger coupe with trade in allowances for Buick S-87 1931 and Plymouth coupe 1932 models respectively. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. Superintendent George W Koronski signatory.

Board of County Road Commissioners Court House City of Bessemer George W. Koronski

Last Of Great Lakes Whalebacks Wrecked

The Henry Cort, last of the Great Lakes whalebacks, lies broken near Muskegon harbor as Duluth mariners recall its early fame. Built at Superior Shipbuilding, it grew into a lavish freighter before eventual sale to Lake Ports Shipping. Captain Cox and draughtsman Frank Hayes recall the tubbed crew quarters and prophesied downfall.

Great Lakes Henry Cort Muskegon Mich Duluth Superior Shipbuilding Company Pillsbury Alex McDougall Shipbuilding Company Frank Hayes Lake Ports Shipping & Navigation Company Hayes

Harbor gale hammers ships as whalebacks struggle

A gale capsized and battered vessels near harbor as mariners note the spoon bow lacks grip, forcing whalebacks to ride out blows by running before the wind. In Michigan, probate proceedings name Gust Carlson seeking administration of August Johnson estate with hearing set February 1, 1955, in Bessemer.

Bessemer M. E. Nolan August Johnson Gust Carlson F. O. Gustafson Bessemer Herald

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School Board Seana Cc. P. O Clef Charles H. Lutz Jack Tar Charlie Gogebic W. B. Fauhl Christmas Gift Headquarters Bessemer’s
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