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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
1
James Boggio, superintendent of the Bessemer Light Utility, reports for October and November. Total income from all sales reached 6 276.97 with 3 032.60 from domestic lighting and 686.67 in interest on long term notes. After depreciation of 1 400.00, net income stood at 1 354.43.
Funeral services planned for Joseph Paull Sr. 49 of Ironwood with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Paull died Wednesday at Grand View Hospital after four months illness. He was an Oliver Iron Mining employee at Puritan mine in Bessemer Township. Survived by mother and wife, three sons Stewart Russell and Joseph Jr in the army, three daughters Iris Edith Mae, a brother James of Calumet, two sisters Mrs George May Ironwood Homesteads and Mrs James Ritallick San Francisco California.
The Ramsay Runeberg lodge elected officers Saturday led by Axel Coleman as president. New officers include vice president Frank Rizzie youth leader Mrs. Frank Rizzie recording secretary Mrs. Herman Erickson assistant recording secretary C. E. Carlson financial secretary Charles Backman treasurer Edward Anderson marshall Mrs. John Johnson assistant marshall Mrs. Arthur Swanson inner guard Herman Erickson outer guard Victor Poffs and auditors Herman Erickson H. O. Johnson Arvid Holmquist for various terms. Sick committee members named Mrs. Arthur Swanson Mrs. Edward Anderson William Anderson and Victor Poffs with Mrs. Victor Poffs Mrs. Axel Coleman and Axel Coleman. Lunch by Cc. E. Carlson attendees.
Miss Connie Mussatti and Miss Mary Pricco from Bessemer portrayed Yale customs in the Italian group during the College of St Scholastica Christmas choral in the college auditorium on December 18. Rt Rev Thomas Welch Catholic bishop attended the banquet as guest of honor. About 450 students will depart December 19 for Christmas holidays.
Officers chosen include Tanno Stengard as noble grand and Forest Anderson as vice grand. Terri Jacobson will be recording secretary, Walter Hendrickson financial secretary, John Newman treasurer, and A L Campbell trustee.
Dorcas Chapter Order of Eastern Star held a Christmas party with decorations by Mrs Gustafson Proctor Berger and Olson. Singing led by Mrs Koronski, piano by Mrs Johnson. Santa Claus distributed gifts, games played, lunch served on a holly and reindeer table. Lunch committee listed Teppo Madajesk y Jeffrey Rowe Gribble. An initiatory service for new members is planned for January 7.
An 10 30 Friday morning assembly directed by Miss Fiella Knobloch presented Dickens Christmas Carol at Washington school. Cast included Clarence Moore as Scrooge with many on stage and rear stage performers such as Fred Kenneth Allen Bob Cratchit Roderick Hanson Louis Eppolite Conrad Nelson Paul Potega Ernest Johnson Fred Kovacevich Frances Russ Kathryn Martin Rose Cerne Mildred Matonich Dolores Filippini Rudolph Lucas Mrs Cratchit Ruth Drogule Tiny Tim Gerald Massa Martha Cratchit Regina Powajba Nina Brydges Patricia Nemacheck Gloria Gray etc.
A capacity audience attended the Washington school Christmas program titled The Spirit of Christmas on Wednesday evening. Directors were Frances Delo, June Madison, and Anne Moberg. Committees covered organist Frank Stanlake building Dominic Bordini costumes Alice Kubiak stage crew Attilio Guiliani Thomas Kubiak Frank Kovacevich staging Virginia Van Ostrand ushers Fiella Knobloch.
Students at the barber school presented their annual Christmas program titled The Christmas Dream on Thursday afternoon at 2:00. The play was directed by Miss Varalli, Mrs Grimm, and Miss Selin. Kindergarten Rhythm Band directed by Miss MacNamara. music by Miss Delo and pianist Frank Stanlake.
The Bessemer Methodist Church choir will present a Christmas program on December 22 at 8 p m. Soloists include Miss Elaine Lillrose and Mrs Albert Annear. Also on the program are Mrs Wesley Rice, Miss Patricia Hoeft, Miss Grace Swanson, and Miss Carolyn Jarvis.
A public safety note urges extra care while driving and walking during the holidays. A small amount of consideration now and then, just two moments, can reduce motor car accidents this Christmas and New Year. Citizens are asked to do their part for a safer season.
President Franklin D Roosevelt proclaims the start of a Red Cross War Fund campaign to raise fifty million dollars. He urges nationwide participation to support the Red Cross in disaster relief, welfare liaison, and civil defense as the nation faces a war. The proclamation is dated December 12, 1941, in Washington.
More than 100 members and guests attended the Minerva chapter Christmas party Friday night at the Masonic hall. A pot luck supper was served at 6 30 followed by dancing. At 10 30 Santa Claus handed out gifts from under the tree.
The A D Johnston high school band performed twice at Washington school gymnasium on Thursday morning and at the high school Friday afternoon, directed by Harry Reinhold. The program featured The Black Horse Troop march, The Bridal Rose overture, Il Choclo tango, Sharpshooters March, Jena Polka, Intermezzo Provost, Sorella Spanish march, Southern Roses waltz, The Donkey Serenade from Firefly, Teddy Trombone novelty, and The Conqueror March.
Kenneth D. Berger leads the first day Red Cross drive in Bessemer to raise the local quota toward the national goal of 50 million dollars. The city reports the campaign as it moves toward broader fundraising and public support.
A joint meeting of the Peter Gedda American Legion post and Auxiliary was held Thursday night. Plans were made for active civilian defense work. Mrs. Alfred Roberts, worthy matron of Dorcas Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and Mrs. E. J. Oas, president of the Woman's club, pledged cooperation of their organizations.
Grace Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Swanson married Walter Long son of Orville Long of Honor Michigan at her parents home Sunday afternoon at 4 Rev Paul M Jarvis officiated. Miss Swanson wore soldier blue with white gardenia corsage. Attendant sister Mrs William Podwin wore brown with matching accessories. Groom's attendant Mr William Podwin brother in law of bride. They exited to Lohengrin Wedding March. Dinner for immediate family followed. Bridal couple left for a week long wedding trip.
The Auxiliary of Peter Gedda Post American Legion met for a pot luck supper and business session. President Mrs. Herman LeClaire discussed civilian defense. They voted $5 to the Red Cross $3 to Salvation Army and $2 to tuberculosis fund. They will knit garments and bandages for the Red Cross aid a Bessemer family this Christmas and fulfill Otter Lake billet child gift requests. A Christmas party followed with gifts exchanged and bridge and 500 games.
Ivar A. Allen a 54 year old Anvil resident died Tuesday morning at his home after a heart attack that followed four hours of illness Born January 22, 1887 in Kurikka Finland he had lived in Anvil 26 years Survived by widow Rose Mattson three sons Clyde Lindy and Douglas in the Pearl Harbor area two daughters Mrs Leopold Streck Detroit and Mrs Diva Maki Wakefield three brothers August Berkley Calif Arvo and Frank Seattle and a sister Mrs Fred Wilson Aberdeen Washington Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Moore funeral home and Finnish Lutheran church with Rev Jacob Hirvi of Ironwood officiating Interment at Hillcrest cemetery
Louis Sciarini aged 52 a patient at Howell state sanitarium died Sunday morning after months of illness. Born in Costo Calende Italy in January 1889 he came to the city 22 years ago and worked in local mines. Surviving are his widow a stepson Julius Negri of Lansing and a brother Alexander in Italy. Funeral services were held Thursday at St Sebastian church with Rev C J Swoboda officiating. Interment was at Hillcrest cemetery.
The Bessemer high school debate team with Supt. E J Oas traveled to Iron River Saturday for the second official MSFA tournament. Debates on the military training proposition saw the team go two wins and four losses, with affirmative teams beating Houghton and Ironwood while negatives fell to Iron River and Watersmeet.
Chicago December 16 six suggestions for pedestrian politeness were offered by the National Safety Council. Under the campaign Give Courtesy for Christmas the council aims to cut the holiday traffic toll by urging pedestrians to act safely.
Washington students presented The Spirit of Christmas with performances Wednesday at 2 and 8 pm. G. S. Barber staged A Christmas Dream last night at 8. Miss Frances Delo muse, Miss Anne Moberg staging and costuming, Miss Virginia Van Ostrand staging and properties, and Miss June Madison speech and dramatics directed the programs.
A summary of local happenings includes the death of Elizabeth Ann Dear in Ironwood after a heart attack. Business changes: R A Heidemann sells to George Heinonen. Sheriff Giovanoni buys Voigt & Christensen hardware in Hurley with John Mortenson staying as manager. Hurley postman John E Dahl narrowly escapes injury on Germania Hill. City officials face a $25,000 defamation suit. Gogebic Range Concert Orchestra opens season at Hurley High School under Walter Daly. flute solo by Mrs. Carl Nelson. A derailment damages a Ironwood Township home, injuring Davy? Harolds Volkman survives and suffers injuries.
The Anvil News reports the Anvil-Palms Home Extension held its annual Christmas party with carols, contests, readings by June Madison, hats by members, and a spaghetti supper. Next meeting is January 14 after holiday break, and Ronald Gilbert was elected president of the Anvil-Palms Men's club with officers Alfred Cuffeteili Frank Halavec Mark Roberts Martin Bjornson and Guy Maz zari.
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