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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1937

Page

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Logging Trucks Raise Traffic Hazards In Iron County

The Tron River Reporter warns that heavily loaded logging trucks on Upper Peninsula highways create deadly risks as logs spill onto roads and block lanes. It calls for stricter road patrols and safer loading practices to protect motorists near Gibbs City and along Tron county routes.

Goyehic Upper Peninsula Traffe Tron River Iron County Gibbs City Tron County

Borah Advises Change Only By Constitutional Amendment

Senator Borah argues any alteration to the Supreme Court’s status must come from a constitutional amendment approved by the people. He opposes administration moves to curb court power and warns tampering could endanger rights. If change is needed, he says only the people can decide.

Borah Supreme Court

Tax the Church Movement Sparks Community Debate

A Rochester preacher advocates taxing church property to fund fire and police protection and household security. The speaker cites churches' service to communities and savings to government, while critics warn against taxing sacred spaces and note churches provide free services.

Rochester N.Y Phus Wats CA

False alarms on New Year’s Eve flood New York with calls

National Board of the Underwriters reports a surge of false alarms on New Year’s Eve in New York City with 154 bogus alerts. In seven hours there were no real fires, forcing firefighters to respond with reduced manpower and equipment to each call.

National Board of the Underwriters New York Ecco Fife Gieto Cvatlalle Sre Pahitree Weise Marliciaas Gael Oedice

Flood Control and River Dykes Transform Mississippi Regions

The report notes flood control efforts along the Mississippi with Hess houses near the river, fertile valleys inhabited, and volunteers active at mountain peaks. It cites 1928 approval of a $325,000,000 measure to tame the river and mentions higher, straighter dykes.

Peete Cde Becase Chore Secretary of Agriculture Congress Mississippi

Army engineers aim to curb floods with new Ohio basin plan

The piece notes Congress backing a flood control strategy for Ohio tributaries and other rivers. It describes reservoirs to hold back surges and multiple outlets, while acknowledging recurring flood challenges and the engineers’ persistent efforts despite frequent setbacks.

Gulf Congress Ohio Noah Okeechobee

Predictions for the 1937 Baseball Season by Pick & Axe

Dick and Axe forecast a Tigers pennant win after a return to play. Dizzy Dean will hold out for publicity. Athletics win two straight. DiMaggio not called the prize rookie. Opening day likely to have rain or snow. Radio hosts may chatter about breakfast foods and scores. Dodgers appoint a new manager by season end. Some games to be played in the afternoons. World Series and college football to tangle narratives.

Dick and Axe Detroit Tigers Dizzy Dean Athletics Joe DiMaggio Brooklyn Dodgers

Remembering Bessemer’s vibrant early days

The recollection questions highlight a bygone era in Bessemer with popular ziggery and schafskopf tournaments, railway expansion, citizens petitioning for a depot, winter sidewalks used for travel, infant sit-downs in high chairs, and local youths joining clubs like the Crescent Club and the Literary Society.

Bessemer Mr. Bessemer Belons The Crescent Club Miss Bessemer Literary Society

Frank Advertiser offers West Michigan holdings for sale

After twenty years of conflict and political change the advertiser lists sales lots acreage and building sites in West Michigan. The notice mentions Beatty Burtt and places Heart Micho-Ado in Mears Michigan and News.

West Michigan Doc Beatty Burtt Heart Micho--Ado Mears Mich

Rival candidates attend Gogebic School Board dinner

Republican Elliott of Leacsing and Democrat Erickson of fromwoul appeared at the Gogebic County School Board Association banquet at the American Lesson hall. One is state superintendent of public instruction and the other seeks the office. They praised the dinner, with no political talk.

Desselper Elliott Leacsing Erickson Fromwoul Gogebic County

Clock at Legion club glass broken this week

Local report questions how the clock at the Legion club glass was shattered this week. The old timepiece has stood for nearly two decades, keeping time through many years, and residents seek the cause of the damage dating back to 1937.

Bill Po Legion Club

Modern Records Debated By Letter to Editor

A reader questions the meaning of a gramophone record described as a black disc that plays music. The note seeks clarification on what constitutes a record and how it relates to daily paper coverage.

Iessemer Fans Recall Rough Gym Experience

Fans describe the old Blarley court as a “cracker box” arena while recounting the rough atmosphere in past games. The piece contrasts that hostile vibe with memories of teams visiting Washington era venues years ago.

Iessemer Blarley Washington

Looking Backward in 1932 Bessemer News Highlights

Five years ago in February 1932 the Reazemer event drew a large crowd at the J. R. Johnson building with 13 Mesmer business men taking part under officers Conrad Velin Charles Duda and John Frick. A banquet followed at Leden hall with Ed ward Walkowski and Carl Rishon serving. A jury found Louis Weasel guilty of negligent homicide in a Marinaro incident. Charles Gotta joined Siena Alpha Beta at Michigan State College and Earl Devers was found dead at home. Bessemers High School won a basketball game over Wakefield on the local floor. The report mentions local business, legal cases, and school sports from the era.

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Legal Firm Forms Practice With Local Partners

George O Prise and E F LeGendre join Cann, Stant-Keverr and fantasy t f Sat urdes for the Cejver Court. The article notes ongoing trials, new residents, and barge sounds near a shaft as details unfold in a bustling community scene.

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Foreclosure Notice on Lampard Mortgage in Michigan

Notice of default and foreclosure on the Lampard mortgage executed by Thomas Lampard and Anna Lampard for property in Bessemer Gogebic County Michigan. The mortgagee George Zytkowicz seeks sale of the property at public auction on March 1937 to recover principal interest fire insurance premiums and attorney fees. Willam Fellow attorney for mortgagee, Bessemer Michigan.

Timas Lampard Anna Pyparc Thomas J. Fert Anna Lamppart Jory Bessemer Gogebic Conny Michigan George Zutkovtcg Citys of Gogebice Cure Michigan the Register of Deeds Sac Gehiu County Dessemer Gogebie

Appointment Order Notice in Beseny Herald

An appointment order directs public notice by publication in the Beseny Herald for three successive weeks. The notice details a hearing date set by Judge M. E. Noi and includes official sign-off by W. B. Fauht, register of probate, as a true copy.

Provinus Beseny

Freshening Breezes by F D K Jr

The piece notes the length of the darkest hour and comments on small town life and marriage. It jokes about a husband spending money and a wife smoking, with reflections on value and shared moments.

Primary Election Quiet Ahead of March First

In closing notes the community prepares for a March 1 primary election while campaigners have yet to mount noticeable activity and noise.

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