Veterans gain higher wartime disability and widows’ benefits
The new law raises compensation for World War I veterans with service connected disabilities to match current levels for fully service connected cases. It introduces progressive ratings for tuberculosis, with 100 percent for two years after arrest and 50 percent for four more years, plus extended disability periods and mandatory treatment. Peacetime rates are boosted, and death benefits to war time widows with children increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Perotti
Veterans Administration
Sixteen Bessemerites Enrolled At U. of M.
Sixteen residents of Bessemer are among 23,840 students in the University of Michigan Fall Semester. Registrar Ira M. Smith cites low freshman withdrawal rates and argues against myths about school size affecting success. Read names of Bessemer students enrolled on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
University of Michi
Michigan
Smith
Ann Arbor
Rose M. Gagan
Literary
Oscar R. Hansen
Marilyn M. Johnson
Elizabeth Kuusisto
Urho Lappi
Marcia C. McKie
Roy Malmberg
Lawrence B. Martin
Robert P. Neault
Roger W. Neault
Harry C. Olsen
Leonard L. Passini
St Sebastian Ladies' Guild Elects Officers at Meeting
Officers chosen include Mrs Arnold Vispi as president and Mrs Magdalene Keenan as vice president. Mrs John Ewen and Mrs Ernest Shaw reelected secretary and treasurer. The group voted a donation for duplicator equipment at St Sebastian school and Christmas gifts for Sisters of Notre Dame and janitor.
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St. Sebastian Ladies’ Guild
Arnold Vispi
George Mazanec
Magdalene Keenan
Vispi
John Ewen
Ernest Shaw
St. Sebastian
Sisters of Notre Dame
Eastern Star Christmas Meet Honors Catherine Gray
Dorcas Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held a memorial for Catherine Gray of Gary Indiana. Proceeds from a silver offering supported the OES relief fund and Villa of Adrian happiness fund. A donation aided Starr Commonwealth Albion rehabilitation program. A Christmas party followed with Santa Claus and Mrs Claus distributing gifts.
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Dorcas Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Catherine Gray
Gary
Ind
OES
Happiness Fund
Villa
Adrian
Starr Commonwealth
Albion
Gustav Eckman
Mabel Proctor
Pauline Zeber
Helen Lucas
Goldie Gray
Santa Claus
Mrs. Claus
Miss Joyce Mars Weds Willard Seeke In Ram Ceremony
Miss Joyce Mars daughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Nikkari married Willard Seeke son of Mr and Mrs John Seeke last Saturday at Sharon Lutheran church with Rev F E W Eastman officiating. The bride wore satin with veil and carried red Better Times roses and white mums. Attendant Miss Margaret McIntyre of Duluth wore yellow and carried yellow mums. The groom was assisted by Wilbur Youngquist of Bessemer. About 250 attended a reception at Ramsay town hall and the couple will reside at 312 South Sophie street Bessemer.
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Joyce Mars
Matt Nikkari
Ramsay
Willard Seeke
John Seeke
Bessemer
Sharon Lutheran Church
F. E. W. Eastman
Jerry DeMotts
John Bretall
Margaret McIntyre
Duluth
Wilbur Youngquist
Ramsay Town Hall
Seeke
Minn
Sophie Street
A. D. Johnston High School
Duluth Business College
Waukegan
Northern Bakery
Ironwood
Masters Cleaners
Wakefield
Oliver Iron Mining emblems awarded at Gogebic District banquet
Forty six Oliver Iron Mining Company Gogebic District employees will receive service emblems at a St James hotel banquet on December 20. The group totals 1.48 years per person with 28 to 45 years at United States Steel subsidiaries. R O Hawkinson will speak, honoring long service. emblems presented by H W Byrne. Dennis Carlson celebrates third birthday. Rickey Arden baptism. Christmas Seals urge health support.
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Oliver Iron Mining Company
Gogebdie
St. James Hotel
United States Steel
R. O. Hawkinson
Olver Iron Mining Company
H. W. Byrne
Oliver’s
Dennis Carlson
Ralph Carlson
Donna Mae
Sharon Lee
Carol Sue
Byron Kleimola
Patsy Ann
Frank Wayne Shorter
June
David Estola
Patsy
Victoria Chiomento
Dennis
Rickey Arden
F. E. W. Eastman
James Chiamento
Matt Kleimola
Andrew Kileimola
Should Our Children Be Free From Adult Narcissism
A reflective critique argues adults neglect children by prioritizing school discipline and adult privilege. It links racism, competitive education, and parental aggression to stunted moral growth, urging reeducation to eliminate selfish aims and restore genuine friendship and nurture for youth.
Freeing Children from a Rigid Modern World
A reflective piece argues that modern housing and schooling impose constraints on children's natural freedom. It warns against dictatorial control in homes and schools, champions self guided growth, cooperative art, and equal access, citing Socrates on wealth neglecting children and urging community reform for children’s welfare.
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Socrates
Athens
Frank Briskie Dies This Morning
Frank Briskie, 49, of Hurley Wisconsin, died at 2 a m at Grand View hospital after being admitted Monday. He is survived by wife Fay Roberts and children Robert William and Bernadette Fay. Funeral services will be held at St Marys church in Hurley.
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Frank Briskie
Hurley
Wis
Grand View Hospital
Mr. Briskie
Fay Roberts
Robert
William
Bernadette Fay
St. Mary's Church
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Bessemerites
U. of M
ST. Sebastian's Guild
Literary College
Earl M. Piper
Eugene L. Re
Donald K. Rice
Paul W. Sage
Elsie Roberts
Alice Carlson
Josephine Velin
Maria Velin
Emma Lintelmann
Signe Happ
Mathilda McMinn
Nellie Davis
Esther Hodsdon
Oliver Company
Albert J. Wagner
Herbert T. Beare
Apvid C. Forsberg
Jacob Nelmark
Erhard A. Oie
Joseph Ramero
Antonio Spagnoletti
John Skovira
Joseph Walisiewicz
Andrew Augustyniak
Alphonse D’inocengo
Clifford M. Larson
Joseph H. Lutey
Clarences. McDeffie
Anton
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