R O T C Planned for Bessemer High School Students
Bessemer authorities plan to introduce a junior ROTC unit in the local high school with about 170 students ready to join. A visiting officer will establish the unit, uniforms and shoes funded by the government, and parental consent required. The program aims to build discipline and character while occupying spare time productively and may influence federal support for all Gogebic range schools.
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Bessemer
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Captain Ball
Houghton
Washington
Bessemer High School
R.O.T. C
Ironwood
Harlex
Wakefield
Calumet High School
R.O.T.C
American Legion
Sunday Basketball At Wakefield Debated By Commission
Wakefield city commission discussed allowing Sunday afternoon basketball in the community building gym. Some members cited Sabbath objections by churchgoers, while others argued basketball is wholesome and not a devilish game. Ministers who played on local Gogebic teams show clergy supported Sabbath sports and public interest may favor Sunday games if they do not disrupt church services.
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Wakefield City Commission
Commission
QO. 2
Wakefield
Gogelo Range
Careful driving urged as Michigan ice hazards persist
The piece warns of unusual ice on highways caused by snow removal leaving a thin crust that forms when thaw occurs. It stresses cautious driving and slower speeds at railroad crossings and intersections, noting traffic laws offer little help and the driver must stay vigilant.
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Michigan
NINING LEADERS OF NEXT GENERATION
A speech at Lafayette College dedication notes the future mining industry depends on leaders trained at Michigan College of Mining and Technology. The speaker stresses broad industrial view and ability to turn work within the organization. The address praises John Markle mining engineering building dedication and urges strong technical preparation.
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Hotchkiss
Michigan College of Mining and Technology
Michigan College Mining and Technology
Houghton
John Markle
Lafayette College
Pick and Axe mischief and memory in Chicago Daily News
John Matter shares a satirical verse on inner complexes and superiority observed by a judge. A lad learns restraint from a father’s quiet advice about suspender wear. Brother Anderle returns with Lake Linden basketball to beat Iron Weens and Wakefield, fulfilling a private hope before leaving town.
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Chicago Daily News
John Matter
Pick and Axe
Brother Anderle
Lake Linden
Ironweens
Wakefield City
Challenge Issued By Shoopie Brothers In Local Feud
A rough edged note mocks rival players the Shoopie brothers Charley D Alois M Pick and Axe issue a challenge to a named rival team for a single series claiming dominance. The fragment mentions Notre Dame tratball players visiting South Bend and hints at changes with Fanil K. retiring from the arena cited by trainer John G. prior to Christmas.
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Shoopie 1
Charley D
Alois M
Nother Lee Ui
Notre Dame
South Bend
Christmas Greeting To Readers From All Of Us
A festive message extends warm wishes to readers, embracing the holiday spirit and shared cheer for Christmas. The note emphasizes community, goodwill, and the season of giving.
Death of Bessemer Pioneer Judge Haggerson at 73
Looking Backward Five years ago December 19 1924 reports the death of Judge W J Haggerson one of Bessemer's oldest pioneers at age 73 after a two year illness. Other items note E R Bayliss reelected president of Gogebic County Fair Association and officers T J Voyce Frank Healy George E O Connor and Joseph Duda. An audience of 200 heard the Bessemer Choral Society Christmas program and teachers honored Miss Burt with a surprise banquet at the St James hotel Ironwood.
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Bessemer
W. J. Haggerson
E. R. Bayliss
Gogebic County Fair Association
T. J. Voyce
Frank Healy
George E. O'Connor
Joseph Duda
Houghton
Bessemer Choral Society
Ramsay
Puritan
Harding
Anvil
Miss Burt
Bessemer Township
St. James
Ironwood
Petition for estate administration heard in Bessemer
In Bessemer Michigan on December 17 1929 Judge Harry K Bay presiding the probate court set January 14 1930 at 10 am for hearing John Minckowski seeks administration of Paulina Minckowski estate public notice required for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald with R C Solberg as Register of Probate and a true copy filed December 20 1929
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Bessemer
Michigan
Said Court
Said County
Harry K. Bay
Paulina Minckowski
John Minckowski
Bessemer Herald
Dismissals Bring End To Mercer Embezzlement Cases
Judge Thomas dismissed the cases against Ed Evanson and Joseph Odgers for lack of evidence. They faced charges of embezzling town and Mercer school funds on a D J Shea complaint. The Ironwood cross fox shot by F F Thalner was near Kimball.
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Ed. Evanson
Joseph Odgers
Thomas
Mercer
D. J. Shea
F. F. Thalner
Ironwood
Kimball
Herbert M. Norris
Chas. C. Hopkins
Supreme Court
Mathew Fitzsimmons
Bank of Ironwood
Mr. Fitzsimmons
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Herbert M. Emunson
Maurice R. Burt
Herald Publshing Company
Careful
Ned
Racuus
Nining
Pick & Axe
Fanil K
Squared Arena
Hie Peerless
John G
Albert T. Reid
State OF Michigan
Gogebic
R. C. Solberg
Henry Whitburn
Detroit
Range River Salt Co
L. H. Truettner
Nels J. Hagen
Hagen and
Solberg
Ehoe
W. A. Oppen
Boston
G. 8. Barber
John A. Kallander
Pennsylvania
C.hansen
Michela CO
Estener
Wakefeld
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