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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
6
The Bessemer Herald is published weekly by Herald Publishing Company at 109 E Mary St Bessemer Michigan.
Wakefield Michigan State Police Sergeant Modders urges caution during the Christmas season noting December sees peak accidents. Winter conditions raise crash and fatality rates with wet or icy highways and darkness a major factor. Pedestrian deaths are high and alcohol celebrations increase risk. messages urge vigilance to keep the season merry.
Santa's planned appearances excite locals while preparations continue for events at Yale location and the local theatre. Tomorrow night the Fighting Speed Boy quintet faces Melvin's Purgolders as firemen plan a Vets Memorial social midweek. Candles and holiday decorations brighten Lead street as repairs begin on Torell block and Aberman building upgrades proceed.
Robert EST LAFFS died in Quincy Massachusetts after a stroke leaving a wife four sons and two daughters He passed away on January 16 and a turkey dinner at 6 30 p m and a program and dance at the Masonic hall were planned for the same evening at the Presbyterian church parlors Also notices of other local deaths marriages and club leaders including Mrs Enlos Fisher Madeline Enos M M Riley and the Gogebic range Schoolmasters Club president James Carpenter and secretary R E Dear are reported along with health updates on Herbert Emunson and a wedding of Ruby May Ekman and Frederick Rowe.
Obituaries include George Olds of Bessemer, died Christmas Day at 78. Funeral for Victor Matt Mark of Ramsay. Harvey Coxey's funeral held at Ironwood and Hurley church. Jean Lofstrom to Lt Bernard Romaine announced by Mayer grandparents. Chester Sanders and Lucille Pribble welcome a daughter. John E. Erickson, former Bessemer resident, obituary noted. Community updates on town officers and grocery delivery changes.
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