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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
1
The region with 70 inches of snow hosts an influx of skiers this week. All housing on the Gebic Range is booked through the weekend. Indianhead Mountain draws the crowds, with officials predicting full capacity through New Year’s Day. Fresh snow keeps trails well baselined and in excellent condition.
Nellie May Gerry 59 of 1907 Barber St died Christmas Eve at Gogebic Hospital Wakefield after a lingering illness. Born Aug 28 1904 in Painesdale she moved with her parents to Bessemer and Puritan Location. Survived by mother Sarah Gerry two brothers William and Robert three sisters Mrs Charles Sandison Rochester Mrs Louise A Bawden Ironwood Mrs Clyde Ingels Altaba Calif and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm Nyberg Miller Mortuary Ironwood Rev Frank R Leineke officiating entombment Riverside Mausoleum Ironwood.
The 17th annual Voice of Democracy script writing contest by the Veterans of Foreign Wars is underway with the theme The Challenge of Citizenship. Open to all high schools, scripts must be delivered in six to ten minutes, judged locally, with winning tapes advancing to district competition in Bessemer on January 13. Winners receive prizes up to 5000 dollars and a five day trip to Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
Children of Bes semer Township Legion Post and Auxiliary will be honored at a Christmas Party Saturday December 28 from 2 to 4 pm in the Legion clubrooms of the Ramsay Town Hall. Movies will be shown and refreshments served. Mrs Helen Clinansmith of Plymouth Michigan is visiting relatives here. Donald Chovan of Minneapolis spent Christmas with his mother Mrs Hermine Chovan.
Thomas John Weeks aged 85 of 408 Carpenter Avenue Iron Mountain died at 3 last Saturday morning after a short illness. Born June 2 1878 at Central Mine Copper County he lived in Iron Mountain most of his life except moving to Crystal Falls after his 1902 marriage. He worked at Yale Mine in Bessemer and later as a Ford Motor Co foreman until retirement in 1948. He was a Trinity Methodist church member and life member of Crystal Falls Masonic Lodge. Survived by wife Anna son Thomas A Weeks of Vicksburg Mich daughter Dorothy Contratto of Bessemer two sisters Mrs E Roos Milwaukee and Mrs Fred Parkenson Auburn Calif and one grandson Thomas Lee Weeks of Vicksburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Trinity Methodist Church with Rev Horace G Thurston officiating burial in Cemetery Park.
Eight Girl Scouts and leaders held a Christmas carol serenade with about 90 participants. Groups toured the city districts, returned to city hall for box lunches and prizes across Brownie Junior Cadette divisions. Christmas favors and hot chocolate accompanied judging by Mrs. Helen Sears.
The Go gebic County 4-H Council dinner at Brown's Cafe named Melvin Jacobson president Wilhelm vice president and Mrs. Carl O Johnson secretary treasurer. Plans include Winter Sports Day February 22 a Jan 26 work bee and a ski inclusion. Also announced Jan 16 17 EsCanaba meeting dates and Feb 8 gathering with state rep Dr Del Dyer.
Martys Goldenaires sponsored two holiday gatherings at the Legion clubrooms last weekend. About 50 wives and guests attended a banquet Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon roughly 50 children enjoyed a party with Santa Claus handing out gifts. Master of ceremonies Commander William Maki led the event, urging unity for a stronger group. New officers were announced: Commander Bernard Michelli, vice commander David Bracket, secretary William Maki, treasurer Lars Fiori, quartermaster Martin Pricco, drum major Dick Brown, director Marty Lamoreux. Lamoreux noted January practice begins. Women received Christmas corsages and gifts, with numbers drawn for prizes. A 5:30 to 7 cocktail hour preceded activities.
Bids for Gogebic County Jail construction were opened with Building Authority, bidders, and county supervisors present. Low total bids at 247,524 plus about 14,900 architect fee and other costs exceed the 250,000 estimate by 34,000, awaiting Housing and Home Finance approval. Construction bid from Proksch Construction Co. Iron River was lowest at 160,500 with other bidders named. final award awaits minute examination by architect.
The Altar and Rosary Society of Christ the King Catholic Church Ramsay sponsored a Christmas party for parish high school students Monday night at seven in the church hall. Mrs. Fred Scholar chaired the event with assistants including Mrs. John Jurakovich Mrs. Alphonse DaPra Mrs. Walter Stone and several others.
Leo Elio Certano 55 of Milwaukee died Saturday at St Michael’s Hospital. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am at St Francis Church Milwaukee with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Survived by wife Marie Miller two daughters Mrs Anthony Nettleschein and Mrs Eugene Korklewski a son Sp4 James A Certano five grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. He owned Leo’s Barber Shop and was a member of the Master Barbers Association Elks Lodge 46 and Old Timer’s Baseball Club. Immediate relatives attended from Bessemer and nearby communities.
Albert E. Sorvala of Bessemer earned a certificate after completing a 48 week survey course at Michigan Tech under the Federal Manpower Department and Training Act. He was among 22 Upper Peninsula men honored in December ceremonies. graduates are qualified surveyors though not yet registered and may gain registered status after seven years’ work with a licensed surveyor and state exams.
Michael Brown of Milwaukee arrives to spend holidays with grandmother Mrs. Rose Brown. Mr. and Mrs. James Seeke and their son visit relatives in Bessemer and Anvil. Mr. Seeke coaches football and teaches at Coleman High School. Mrs. Nellie Wojciechowski visits relatives in Milwaukee during the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Albin Corullo announce the birth of a daughter at 112 1st Ave Bessemer during the holiday season.
The Note Crackers of the Range-Aires, linked to the Sweet Adelines International Women’s Partnership, performed at the December Washington School PTA meeting in Bessemer. The barbershop quartet included Patricia Catelli Jean Jindrich Olivette Hedin and Mary English. They sang a mix of classic tunes and Christmas carols. The event opened with a potluck dinner for about 50 attendees, with festive decorations and volunteers managing setup and serving. A free will offering raised 10 dollars for Gogebic County chapter of the Association for Retarded Children.
The Bessemer Woman's Club will sponsor its annual Tinsel Dance for high school and college students on Friday December 27 at the Veterans Memorial building. Music will be provided by a local four piece ensemble from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. The finance committee leads the event with chairs Mrs Eugene Winkowski and Mrs William K Velin. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs Dante Pricco and several other couples.
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