Speed Boys Upset Midgets In A Thriller
The Speed Boys rallied from behind to beat the Hurley Midgets 47 to 45 at A. D. Johnston gym last Friday night. Key defense limited Dave O’Leary to three points as Bob Carpemedo guarded him. Bernie Peterson led Hurley with 21 in a tight, back and forth game that featured multiple lead changes and a late Speed Boy surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Speed Boys
A. D. Johnston
Peterson
Taney
Dave O'Leary
Hurley
Bob Carpemedo
O'Leary
Bernie Peterson
Johnon
Jacobson
Ad Manninen
Invaders
Kessemer
Wally Jacobson
Aheed
Bessemer Partisans
Dick Mairella
Happy Speed Boys
We Court
Huriey
Cocoaee Eapacs
Pavesee
Petersom
Nesnimranee Neuss
EE Beres
Speed Boys Fall to Ashland Oredockers in Ashland
The Bessemer Speed Boys lost 48 to 42 at Ashland last Saturday. After a 61 33 win in the first meeting, Ashland’s Oredockers pulled away in the second half. Bill Krise led with 23 points, Byron Johnson had 12 for Bessemer.
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Bessemer
Ashland
Predockers
Speed Boys
Sessemer
Bill Krise
Playinng Hig
Byron Johnson
Sasessee Bessemer
Jecong
Mostesi
Caxpebete
Sennetti
Johnson Ee
Mazainen Mattella
Mattione O
Marconeri
Lamal
Gibbon
Breese
Kirklewski
E Herfinski
Gies I Strcisegtere
Ashland Aig Ecoeeci
Ae Steeeses
Wales Lakers Rally Tops Iron River In Narrow Win
Iron River’s Redkins, led by Bob Wales who scored 22 points, defeated Bessemer Speed Boys 45 to 41 at A. D. Johnston gym last Friday. Bessemer built a 11-7 first quarter lead, trailed 23-15 at halftime, then narrowed the gap late but fouls sealed the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron River
Redkins
A. D. Johnston
Younster
Bob Wales
Bessemer Speed Boys
Bessemer
Speed Boys
Esabic
Rod
Speed Bars, Hurley Face Tough Loss After Close Game
In a Tuesday night match Bessemer edged Hurley for its second loss as enthusiastic crowds cheered. Friday February 2 Wakefield hosts Bessemer in another exciting game, with Wakefield Cardinal fans invited to attend. Team notes praise Bessemer and announce upcoming events including the Speech team preparations for Duluth Denfeld and a Home Maker Award to Francine Tallie.
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Pat Perotti
Bessemer
Hurley
Wakefield Cardinnals
Bessemer Speed Bars
Wakefield
Duluth Denfeld
Betty Crocker
Francinne Tallie
Siris
Francine
Mack Opposed To Government Grant To Steel Company
Representative Joseph S. Mack of Ironwood opposes a federal fourteen million dollar grant to Bethlehem Steel for two ocean going ore vessels. He argues such a subsidy benefits private interests, harms Michigan by increasing unemployment and price pressures, and would worsen reliance on foreign ores. He calls for strengthening domestic mining to improve ore costs and reduce dependence on imports.
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Joseph S. Mack D
Ironwood
Congress of the United States
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Lake Superior
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
George Babich Dies Suddenly at 50 in Ironwood
George Babich 50 of 200 Clemens St Ironwood died suddenly last Thursday Jan 25 at Divine Infant Hospital He born Jan 25 1912 in Virginia Minn and was raised in Ironwood He worked at Penokee Mine and later bartended at Bet Tavern Bessemer Survived by daughter Judith father Anton four brothers and three sisters Funeral at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Monday at 9 am Rev Ambrose Matejik officiated burial Riverside Cemetery
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George Babich
Clemens
Virginia
Minn
Ironwood
Penokee
Bet
Bessemer
Judith
Highland Park
Mich
Anton
Joseph
Madison Heights
Lincoln Park
Bernard
Taylor Center
Lawrence
Toledo
John Shefka
Rochester
D. R. Moizo
Chicago
Theodore Joswick
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Ambrose Matejik
Riverside Cemetery
Oas Appointed County School Superintendent in Gogebic
Elmer J. Oas, former Bessemer school chief, is named Gogebic County Superintendent by the County Board of Education replacing Mae Ross who resigns to teach in Lower Michigan. He serves temporarily part time until a permanent successor is chosen. applications detailing training and experience are invited at the Courthouse in Bessemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Oas
Bessemer
Gogebic
County Board of Education
Oas
Mae Ross
Lower Michigan
St Therese Circle Fish Fry at Christ the King Ramsay
St Therese Circle of Christ the King Church Ramsay sponsors a fish fry in the church parlors on Friday February 16. Tickets available from Circle members or at the door with takeout orders. Call Mrs Charles Saber 667-8501 Mrs Emil Selin 667-4231 or Mrs Raymond Rigoni 667-1754 for reservations. Serving 4 00 PM to 9 30 PM. Check renewal date.
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St. Theresa’s Circle of
Christ the King Church
Ramsay
Charles Saber
Emil Selin
Raymond Rigoni
New Mill Planned at Newberry Michigan by Superior Studs
The Newberry Industrial Development Corp reports favorable loan action for Superior Studs Inc to build an $80,000 mill and $800,000 plant. Local funding seeks $314,000 more within two weeks as 50 jobs expected, with production managed by Arthur Parker and a site southeast of Newberry.
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Newberry
Mich
Newberry Industrial Development Corporation
Washington
Superior Studs, Inc
Newberry Industrial Development Corp
Industrial Development Corp
Superior Studs Corp
J. McLean
Ralph Fuller
Francis Jacobson
Michael McNab
Michigan
State Hospital
Soo Line
Parker Arthur
Menominee Indian Mills
Neopit
Wis
New Corporation
Ramsay Cubs Receive Awards at Township Hall Meeting
Ram say and Scout Troop 337 members were presented awards by Cubmaster John tes. Heinz Abendroth and William Wertaen earned the Wolf badge while Frank Mortier Jr received the Bobcat pin. JoAnn Selmini, a St Scholastica student in Duluth, has returned to her classes after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Selmini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Scout Troop 337
John Tes
Heinz Abendroth
William Wertaen
Frank Mortier Jr
JoAnn Selmini
St. Scholastica
Duluth
Ray Selmini
Commander To Visit U P In February For WWI Bills
Michigan Veterans of World War I department commander will visit the Upper Peninsula on February 12 and 13. The events in L Anse and Manistique, hosted by local VFW halls, run 10:00 am to 3:00 pm with department staff discussing House Bills 8745 and 4611 on pension and widows' pension for veterans. Open to veterans, wives, and widows. Marguerite Re of the University of Wisconsin visited her parents during mid semester break.
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Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Vital Payant
Iron Mountain
Payant
Anderson
L’anse
VFW
Baraga County
George Drolson
Schoolcraft County
Manistique
George Carney
Washington, D. C
Congress
Department
Aderson
Marguerite Re
U. of Wisconsin
Marie Re
Heikkinen Resigns as Bessemer Superintendent to Coldwater
Carlo W. Heikkinen, superintendent of Bessemer Public Schools since 1960, resigns at year end to take the Coldwater, Michigan post. Heikkinen notes his contract ends June 30, 1962 and he will assume the Coldwater job July 1, 1962, thanking the Bessemer board and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo Heikkinen
Bessemer Public Schools
Heikkinen
E. J. Oas
Coldwater
Michigan
Branch County
Bessemer Board of Education
Bessemer City
Bessemer
Carlo W. Heikkinen
Geneva Mine To Go On Five Days
Pickands, Mather & Co said the Geneva mine in Bessemer Township will operate five days a week on three shifts. Since its October reopening after a May 1961 shutdown, it had run four days weekly. the change starts this week with Friday operation replacing a Thursday weekend pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Bessemer Township
Pickands, Mather & Co
Mothers March raises 356.71 for March of Dimes drive
Bessemer citizens contributed 356.71 in the Mothers March Drive for the National March of Dimes Foundation held Monday evening. Volunteers gathered at the Veterans Memorial building after a house to house march by about fifty mothers, with coffee and doughnuts served by local public servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
National March of Dimes Foundation
Charles Rastello
August Johnson
Veterans Memorial Building
Nancy Novasco
Dorothy Certano
BE. Genevieve Johnson
Bennett Bill Aims Immediate Jobs via Public Works Aid
Rep John B Bennett introduced a bill to grant federal aid for public works in areas designated by the Area Redevelopment Administration as persistently unemployed. An administrator appointed by the President would approve state and local project applications for streets, parks, water and sewer facilities, forests, and public buildings, with federal land covering full project costs. The measure promises quick relief by creating jobs and improving community facilities, while stressing long term needs and continued congressional oversight.
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John B. Bennett
House of Representatives
Area Redevelopment Administration
Toe Dill
Iur
Bennett
America
Congress
Alex Lampi Dies Last Thursday Night
Alex Lampi 72 of 286 Second Ave Bessemer died last Thursday night at 11 Grand View He was born in Finland Dec 26 1889 a retired worker who served the city area mines and in wood work There are no known survivors Funeral services were held Saturday at 130 pm at Frick Zielinski Funeral Home Bessemer with Lt Jacob Bender Salvation Army officiating
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Alex Lampi
Second Ave
Bessemer
Grand View Hospital
Finland
Frick- Zielinski Funeral Home
Bessemi
Jacob Bender
Salivation Army
Escape To Egypt At Sharon Church Sunday
"Escape to Egypt", the second of twelve full color Christ life films, will be shown Sunday at 7:02 p.m. at Sharon Lutheran Church. The program covers Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem, Simeon’s recognition, Herod’s plot, the Massacre of the Innocents, and the holy family’s escape. A social hour and refreshments follow in the church parlors, with Priscilla Circle organizing. Dorcas Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, meets Monday at 7:38 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. W. K. Gray is program chair, and Mrs. John E. Newman heads the hostess committee.
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Egypt
Christ
Sharon Lutheran Church
Joseph
Mary
Bethlehem
Jesus
Simeon
Herod
Priscilla
Dorcas Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
W. K. Gray
John E. Newman
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Matrella Soos
Edo Bennetts Montesi
Tron River
Ee Siverski
Parris
Bate
Oredockers
Sreodror
Oo Me Tiliner
Manninen
Johnson Onsen Eee
Bennetts
Anne Marcoueri
Eens Enemas Uel Cerne
Eee
Dagger
Eewavinddetiemss Matrella
Sedring
Seeees
Wales
George Bak=ie
University of Michigan
Joseph Baksic
Mack
Steel Company
ST. Theresa’s Circle
Newberry, Mich
Ramsay Cubs
U. P
Bessemer Board of
Lear Board
Fred
Dave Nemacheck
Walter Nemacheck
The
William Tell
Pat Parente
Michigan CA
Sem
Los Angeles
Rep. Bennett
M. C
Sharon
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