Year in Bessemer Chronicle Counts Losses and Elections
The 1934 year in Bessemer included deaths of residents such as Levi Rice Sister Mary Kostka and John Duda as well as appointments to city offices like Peter Cena as city assessor and W S Baird as justice of the peace. A 13 mill levy was repealed in a June election and a $20 million public works relief program carried by a narrow margin. Local social events and anniversaries highlighted a busy year in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H
Frank B. Abelman
Cty
Im Bessemer
Peter Cena
W. S. Baird
Justice of Peace
S. Rice
Leogand Erictson
Bartelli
Parsch Relly
Watersmeet
Hjalmer Turpeinen
W. F. Pelfox
Bessemer
St. Sebastian
John H. Duda
Conrad N. Hansen
Pioners
Sumwood
Charles Jago
Valentine Winkertski
Joseph Baloch
Meon
Pomp
Destasio
Soren Alen
Fred Fitter
A. Kref
Andrew Drolson
Pessemer
J~an Petrson
Los Angeles
Rev. Heart Recers
Mohawk
Char%s Fournir
Minneapolis
William Tars
J. W. Jacobt
Wik
Feld
George Dishnow
Creaxpion
Extel Barett
Deinit
Heary Pass Rik
Chicago
Frask Loom
Sattle
Jobs LiYes- Cerlsen
Eagle River
A.idaniz
Hans Seppala
Eugene Gustafson
Albert Bassfie
Kes
Rachar
Yerpon Rhodes
Alaska
Edward Jacobson
Anwil
Frank Lxas
Joseph Halama
Facies
Elks Lodges
Roosevelt
Bessemer High Schow
St Sebastian Choir
Amercan Legion
Eagles
Legion
Lagies
High Echoe
Farmers Besineos
Little Girl's Post
Jame
Krsi Symphony
Italian Mutual Society
Sharon Lutheran Church
Sons of Legion
Joan Poljeck
Europe
Miwaukee Blatz Legion Post
Redolph Haas
Business Men's Association
Nina Lavoy Creana
Charles CamiMi
Johan Mijas
Charles Berwald
Charles Rabicky
Schacéer
Republicans Control State Liquor Board in Michigan
John S. McDonald of Grand Rapids, former state supreme court member, appointed to the Michigan liquor control commission by Governor Comstock. His appointment gives Republicans a majority on the board alongside C. F. Gormerly of Newberry and Harry Rickel of Detroit. McDonald’s term runs to December 15, 1937. Governor-elect Fitzgerald weighs a stag-gered state highway commission to limit political control, possibly abolishing the Administrative Board and shifting road contract oversight to the highway commissioner or a commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. McDonald
Grand Rapids
State Supreme Court
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
William A. Comstock
C. F. Gormerly
Newberry
Harry Rickel
Detroit
William G. Lewis
McDonald
Gormerly
Rickel
State Highway Department
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Highway Commission
State Conservation Commission
Fitzgerald
State Administrative Board
Commission
Gogebic Third In U P School Census
The Upper Peninsula Association of Schools reports 108,896 children of school age across 15 counties. Houghton leads with 16,334. Marquette 13,304. Gogebic 10,921. Delta 10,918. Dickinson 10,262. Chippewa 8,568. Menominee 7,078. Iron 7,375. Ontonagon Alger Baraga Mackinac Schoolcraft Luce and Keweenaw follow in order.
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Upper Peninsula Association of Schools
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Houghton
Marquette
Gogebic
Delta
Dickineon
Chippewa
Menominee
Iron
Ontonagon
Alger
Baraga
Mackinac
Schoolcraft
Luce
Keweenaw
Rindl Seen As Likely Marquette Prison Warden
Edward Rindl, Menominee county sheriff, is mentioned as a potential successor to William R. Doell as warden of the state prison at Marquette. A change is expected soon after Governor-elect Frank D Fitzgerald takes office on January 1. Appointments rest with the governor, and adjustments are not anticipated for several weeks while Fitzgerald handles legislative matters and other government changes in Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rindl
Menominee County
Lansing
Marquette
William R. Doell
Frank D Fitzgerald
Governecr
Fitzgerald
Michigan Centennial Plan 1935 1936 Outline Pamphlet
The Michigan Historical Commission at Lansing drafts a concise outline of Michigan history to aid community and regional organizations for the centennial events of 1935 and 1936. Secretary George N. Fuller reports a pamphlet edition will be printed in ample quantities and mailed on request during the two year observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Historical Commission
Lansing
Michigan
George N. Fuller
Commission
List Two U. P. Ski Tourneys
Minneapolis Twenty ski tournaments in the Siangah United State ve show two U. P. ski tourneys listed among regional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Minneapolis
Siangah United State
Survey to Set Up Upper Peninsula Rehabilitation Program
A district wide survey will launch soon under Caspian relief headquarters for upper Michigan. Rehabilitation directors will be chosen for every two counties to coordinate and supplement surveys. Walter M. Berry suggests unifying the Upper Peninsula with northern Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota as a single unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Upper Michigan
Straits
Walter M. Berry
State Relief Commission
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Berry
Wisconsin Relief Commission
Department of Agriculture
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Steel industry funds $100 million for new equipment drive
The article notes a $100,000,090 program to modernize steel production and distribution, with major investments from United States Steel, Ford, and Great Lakes Steel, alongside a coordinated rehabilitation survey in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and a broader push for regional efficiency and relief coordination. It highlights prior overbuilding fears, shifts to demand-driven capacity, and anticipated boosts from autos, railroads, and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Ford Motor Company
National Steel Corporation
Great Lakes Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel
Youngstown
Ohio
Bethlehem
Lackawanna
Buffalo
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company
Campbell, Ohio
Republic Steel Corporation
Auto Licenses Expire on Feb 1 1935
Announcement states 1931 license plates remain legal in Michigan until February 1, 1935 on all motor vehicles except trailers over 3000 pounds. Under the 1933 trailer-brake law, trailers above 38000 pounds gross must have driver operated brakes. Consequently 1934 trailer plates cannot be used after December 31, 1934 on trailers over 3000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Watersmeet postmaster job opening announced
Competitive examinations for the third class postmastership at Watersmeet were announced by United States Civil Service officials. Applications must be filed in Washington by January 4. The job pays 1100 dollars annually and is one of two Michigan postings. Examinations proceed under an executive order dated July 16, 1933. It is expected appointments will be made as a result of the examination unless vacancies are filled by transfer or promotion in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watersmeet
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Waterameet
Michigan
Civil Service Rules
Michigan Potatoes For Relief Orders
Michigan potatoes will be the sole eligible source for relief orders in the state. The Upper Peninsula produced over ten percent of Michigan’s potato crops this year, while about six percent of the population resides there. Agricultural groups protested Maine and Wisconsin potatoes used previously. Officials in Lansing stated shipments from other states will cease for relief orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Lansing
Maine
Wisconsin
49 CCC Camps For State Asked
The Michigan Emergency Conservation Work office seeks 49 CCC camps for the fifth enrollment period starting April 1. The expansion would add 23 camps to those currently operating on state and private lands in Michigan forests and refuges, pending federal approval of the CCC program nationally. The plan covers fire suppression, road and trail work, stream improvement, and reforestation to sustain more than 37 camps already active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Emergency Conservation Work Office
Washington
Federal Forest Service
Department of Conservation
Michigan
George A. Young
MECW
CCC
NECW
Isle Royale History in Michigan Counties
Isle Royale has shifted county affiliation in Michigan from Ontonagon to Houghton and Keweenaw counties across historical legislative actions. The record notes early attachment to Ontonagon in 1843, later reassignment to Houghton in 2045 and eventual shift to Keweenaw in 1661 with ensuing legislative acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Department of Conservation
Ortonagon County
Houghtom County
Keweenaw County
New Gogebic County Officers Take Office January First
Four new Gogebic county officers will begin terms on January 1 as Democrats replace Republicans. Sheriff Paynter of Bessember relocates to the county jail residence. Edana:ponny becomes undersheriff. Berting and Woffenhowski succeed Drew and Lake in Ironwood and Wakefield respectively. Denis O Feary moves to Ironwood. Luxmore to be reappointed as county clerk. Thompson replaces Carah as deputy clerk. Georgina Forhier remains deputy clerk. Vincent becomes treasurer. August Tanen dep uty treasurer. Van Gorder becomes register of deeds. Georgina Forhier named deputy. Higgins and Kennet named commissioners. Vincent to manage state liquor duties in Wakefield district. O'Leary and Moore among new county officers. outgoing coroners are Chapped and Kerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
William B. Paynter
Bessemer
Tie
Ed Ana
Pony
Weeeks
Waketenken
Berting
Percy Drew
Ironwood
Woffehowski
Andy Lake
Wakefield
Denis O' Feary
John Luxmore
John F. Hurley
Edward F. Thompson
Roemer
George Carah
Irond
Georgina Forhier
John Vincent
Jacob Nelson
August L'f*anen
Bessemer Township
Joseph Desonia
Frank L. van Gorder
Fessemer Township
Register of Deeds
Harold Erickson
Guilding Anerson
Tébtares
Irene Buchanan
Hialmer T
Inen
J. S. Kennet
Turpeinen
A . Conrad Vel'n
Vad
Kennety Stave Orime Voyce
Tronwood
Vincent
Treasween
Hacen
Philip Clays
East O'Leary
Esterday
Clarence Moore
Mer
John B Chapped
Walter P. Kerson
Death notices for Mrs John Lillrose Carlson of Bessemer
Mrs John Lillrose Carlson of Bessemer died Monday evening after a two year heart illness. She was 65, wife of John Cal Carlson of Conover, with four children Lillrose, Edward, Emil, and Arthur plus Morton Cook and Caesar Scavarda among stepchildren. Funeral services were held in Conover with many relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lillrose Carlson
Bessemer
The
Horn
Morton Cook
River
Wis
John Cal
Conover
Lillrose
Edward 24
Rhinelander
Emil Lillrose
Arthur Lillrose
Flint
Jack Trevarthen
Eagle River
Caesar Scavarda
Lansing
Jac
Vera
Caesar Sca
Death of Detroit resident noted former WWII veteran
Word was received that a Detroit man, a former World War II veteran, died Monday morning after a period of treatment at a hospital. He had lived in Detroit for 13 years and is survived by his mother Kathlego and several brothers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
An's Hospital
Duffeyta
Kathlego
Iro
Lakes of Northern Depths Describe Michigan Waterways
The text notes shallow northern lakes with limited depth and occasional depths measured in feet. It references the name Michigan with a phonetic variant described as mich-sang-yogu and a cultural note about whir lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
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Iron and Baraga
Isle Royale
John Lillrose Cai
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