Forest recreation plans for Ottawa National Forest outlined
Forest supervisor Clare Hendee of the Ottawa National Forest highlights plans to develop camping and picnic grounds in Gogebic County. Slate Quarry East Branch Beaver Creek and Imp Lake sites offer fishing, Trails, scenic vistas, and a slate mining exhibit. The program emphasizes roadside beautification and a decade of seedling planting to support future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Hendee
Ottawa National Forest
Ironwood
United States Forest Service
Forest Highway 16
Kenton
Sidnaw
Ontonagon
State Department of Health
Ontonagon River
Beaver Creek
Forest Service
Imp Lake
Watersmeet
Gogebic
Paynter Hosts Friends at Home in Winter Evening
Mrs Joseph Jaskolski is seriously ill. Arthur Mann Jr left for Albion Michigan after a visit here. William Grimm returns to Minneapolis to resume study at the University of Minnesota. Warren Paynter returns to Moorhead where he attends the State Teachers College. Mr and Mrs Harry Jankoviak return to East Jordan after visiting relatives here and in Ironwood. Priscilla Hoeft underwent a mastoid operation on December 31 at Grand View hospital. Mrs Minnie Oberst visits Melion with Mr and Mrs John Dufur. Mrs Dufur is recovering. Mr and Mrs Joe Selin plus Deborah and David Selin of Iron River and Mrs Berman Klatz of New York were weekend guests of H Selin. Janet Stevens returns to Topeka Kansas to resume studies at Washburn College. William Todd Jr departs for Washington DC to enroll at George Washington University, with Congressman Frank E Hook. Miles Finnegan and Richard Finnegan resume duties after holidays. Ursula and Cleo Melanson spent vacation with parents. A Melanson family returns to Duluth where they study. William McMinn and son William drive to New Orleans and Los Angeles for the winter. Arlen McMinn returns to Birmingham Michigan to teach. Paynter hosts a gathering Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mann Jr
Albion
Mich
William Grimm
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Warren Paynter
Moorhead
Minn
State Teachers College
Harry Jankoviak
East Jordan
Ironwood
Priscilla
Paul Hoeft
Grand View Hospital
Minnie Oberst
Melion
John Dufur
Washburn College
C. E. Stevens
William Todd Jr
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Frank E. Hook
Miles Finnegan
Richard Finnegan
Norway
L'Anse
Ursula
Cleo Melanson
A. Melanson
Duluth
College of St. Scholastica
William McMinn
William
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Arlen McMinn
Birmingham
Kaleva Ladies Hostess Evening At Mrs Turpeinen Home
Mrs Hjalmer Turpeinen welcomed the Ladies of Kaleva to her residence Tuesday evening for a social gathering hosted by the group. Members enjoyed conversation and light refreshments in a cordial atmosphere.
Masonic Banquet Honors Retiring Local Leader
Members of Bessemer Lodge 390 F. and A. M. held a banquet and smoker at the Masonic hall on Tuesday evening. A past master's apron was presented to Carl A. Olson who is retiring. Worshipful master officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Stodge
Masonic Hall
Carl A. Olson
Eileen Johnson to wed John Reardon in Salem Lutheran ceremony
Announcement says Miss Eileen Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Johnson will marry John Reardon son of Mr and Mrs John Reardon Sr of Hurley. The couple wed October 25 in a ceremony conducted by Rev C A Brostrom of Salem Lutheran Church in Tronwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Johnson
John W. Johnson
City
John Reardon
John Reardon Sr
F Hurley
C. A. Brostrom
Salem Lutheran Church
Tronwood
Ardelle Church Weds Walfred Perko in Battle Creek
The marriage of Miss Ardelle Church daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Church to Walfred Perko of Pontiac Michigan was announced. The ceremony took place December 24 at Maple Methodist church in Battle Creek with Rev H R Quant officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs J O Griggs brother and sister of the bride After the wedding the couple will reside in Pontiac where Mr Perko works in an automobile plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardelle Church
A. E. Church
Walfred Perko
Pontiac
Mich
Maple Methodist Church
Battle Creek
H. R. Quant
J. O. Griggs
Sharon Lutheran Church Officers Chosen at New Year Meeting
At the annual Sharon Lutheran church meeting on New Year’s Day Axel Anderson and Edward Ostby were chosen deacons. William Hellman and Walter Olson became trustees. John Hellman named secretary. Miss Nya Hansen assistant superintendent and Miss Astrid Hansen organist. Adolph Berger janitor. Miss Ilsie EHlellmian and Miss Olga Hansen auditors. Edward Anderson delegate with John Swan son as alternate. Nomination by C. L. Solberg. Mons Gabrielson named honorary trustee. Installation set for January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Lutheran Church
Axel Anderson
Edward Ostby
William Hellman
Walter Olson
John Hellman
Nya Hansen
Astrid Hansen
Adolph Berger
Ilsie Ehlellmian
Olga Hansen
John Swedberg
Edward Anderson
John Swanson
Mons ¢Fabrielson
C. L. Solberg
Obituary for Iver Bradley of Ironwood and family
Iver Bradley 74 died Sunday morning after two months illness. Born in Norway June 5 1862 he came to the United States at 22 living in Menomonie Wis before moving to Bessemer in 1890. He married Miss Anne Hage in Ironwood May 28. Survived by widow four daughters and four sons with 10 grandchildren and a brother Nels in Menomonie. Funeral Wednesday at Rev Eastman home with burial in local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Bradley
Ironton
Norway
Menominie
Wis
Bessemer J
Bradley
Anne Hage
Ironwood
John Erickson
Kronwood
Henry Berg
Hernan Gustafson
Ingeborg
This Sty
Iver
Miami
Ariz
Oscar
Flint
Andrew
Nels
Bessemer
Menomonie
F. E.W. Eastman
Nesto Erickson
Arvid Nelson
Herman Berg
Oscar F. Gustafson
John Andersuly
James Peterson
Mrs C H Olson Dies at 45 in Ironwood Township
Mrs C H Olson formerly Lily Fell of Bessemer died December 30 after a month of illness. She was 45. Born November 12, 1891, Lily Fell married C H Olson April 6, 1915 and lived in Ironwood Township. Survived by husband four children and four Fell siblings. Funeral conducted at Nyberg Funeral Home Ironwood with Rev Eastman officiating. Burial in Ironwood cemetery receiving vault. Pallbearers were Olson and Fell brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Olson
Ironwood Township
Lily Fell
Bessemer
Lawrence
Gerhard
Donald
Lois
Sarah Fell Bessemer
Vietor Norman Victor Normans Obituary Notice
Vietor Norman Victor Normans of this city, a resident for 10 years, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are pending with local authorities, and the family requests privacy during this time of mourning.
Mrs Bonovetz 64 Dies After Illness In Bessemer
Mrs Bonovetz aged 64 died Monday at 6:30 AM at her Colby hill home after a Went illness. Born in Jugoslavia in July 1872 she came to Bessemer in 1900. Survived by her husband one son John of Bessemer eight daughters from Ramsay Los Angeles South Milwaukee and this city and a brother John Gusich of Ramsay. Mass was held yesterday at St Sebastian Catholic church with Rev C J Swoboda officiating and burial at rest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Que Bonovetz
Colby Hill
Jugoslavia
Bessemer
John
Ralph Ponchard
Ray Draver
Ramsay
1Hlarold Rice
Mis
Emily
Leonard McBride
Los Angeles
Calif
Joseph Schuster
George Davitz
Elizabeth
Milwaukee
Wis
John Gusich
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
C. J. Swoboda
Bessemer Faces Ironwood in Season Opener
Bessemer High resumes basketball tonight on Ironwood’s floor in a highly anticipated rivalry game. Both teams are expected evenly matched after two early games: Bessemer beat Iron River 22 to 14 and lost to Wakefield 22 to 18. Ironwood remains undefeated, beating Iron River 30 to 10 Hurley 22 to 11 and Marquette 26 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High
Ironwood
Bessemer
Iron River
Wakefield
Hurley
Marquette
Mary Leskovianski Dies of Tubercular Meningitis at 18
Mary Leskovianski, 18 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Lesko vianski, died Wednesday at Grand View hospital from tubercular meningitis. Born in Bessemer June 14, 1920 she was a student at the high school. She leaves her parents a sister Julia and six brothers Stephen Joseph John August Max and Frank. Funeral held at St Sebastian Catholic church with Rev C J Swoboda presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leskovianski
Max Leskovianski
Grand View Hospital
Bessemer
Julia
Stephen
Joseph
John
August
Max
Frank
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Rev
C. J. Swoboda
WPA Timekeepers in Gogebic County Cut to Ten
The count of WPA timekeepers in Gogebic County was reduced from 23 to 10 on Monday, affecting local timekeeping duties and assigned tasks in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Gogebic County
Two Assistants Named by Michigan Attorney General
Raymond W. Starr, state attorney general at Lansing, announced 23 appointments including James P. Stewart of Norway and John N. Fegan of Sault Ste. Marie. William F. Pellew of Bessemer, who has been assistant attorney general in the Upper Peninsula for two years, resigned on December 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond W. Starr
Lansing
James P. Stewart
Norway
John N. Fegan
Sault Ste. Marie
William F. Pellew
Bessemer
Upper Peninsula
Junior High Notes Seesambles of Gifts and School Start
Editor William Hill notes a belated Happy New Year as the school resumes with Santa gifted items described. The first day back lists only three absences amid worries about mumps, with reporters from 4A and 3B names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Gloria Gray
Catherine Serbin
Junior high pep rally and choir practice report
A disrupted OCR fragment notes a junior high meeting Wednesday mixing pep activities and singing. It mentions John Berger as a cheerleader leader and references a school promotion to senior high near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berger
Liad Charg
School Toy Library Opens After Vacation
Students return to school and form a Toy Library sharing toys while discussing how their acts made others happy at Christmas. A letter from Grand View Hospital thanks Barber Shop second and third graders for Christmas tree decorations and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schol
Chiss
Christmag
Grand View
Miss Selin
Grand View Hospital
New School Leaders Appointed in Bessemer Township
Jobson becomes superintendent of Bessemer township schools starting now. Eis family to arrive Sunday from Alpha on January 18. Mr Johnson addressed Harding Parent Teachers Association and Puritan group. next week to Anvil association. Mrs Marjorie Petrusha named third grade teacher at Ramsay. Blanche Hicks moved to Puritan sixth grade. Margaret Jacobson promoted to Puritan junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. Jobson
Bessemer Township
Eis
Ramsay
Alpha
Johnson
Harding Parent-Teachers Association
Puritan
Anvil Association
Marjorie Petrusha
Ironwood
Blanche Hicks
Gedda Appointed Local Branch Head
Adolph J. Gedda a local justice of the peace and insurance agent has been named branch office manager in charge of selling automobile license plates by Secretary of State Leon D. Case. The office is on the second floor of the Abelman building in Gogebic county. Other county branches gain new managers including Ironwood Joseph Ebb Wakeéeid Battista Bugai and former managers Freak J Duda John Landers and 8. T. Benine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph J. Gedda
Leon D. Case
Abelman
State Department
Gogebic County
Ironwood
Joseph Ebb
Wakeéeid
Battista Bugai
Freak J
Duda
Bessemer
John Landers
8. T. Benine
Wake Seid
Great Lakes Coal Leacings Break 1938 Record
A report notes coal loadings on the Great Lakes set a new record in 1938 with increased shipments and robust activity across Lake Superior and neighboring routes. Officials credit improved dock facilities and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
The Gold and White Announcer Staff Credits
The Gold and White announces Bantor Paul as reporter and Betty Peterson as assistant editor with Warren Annear John Holmquist as reporters and Genevieve Sonmers as typist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Filter
Betty Peterson
Warren Annear
John Holmquist
Genevieve Sonmers
Mystery solved why seniors gaze at female classmates
A high school economics class revealed that no girl plans to become a housewife after graduation. Mr Massie asked students about future vocations and the survey showed all girls pursuing other paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massie
Ping Pong Brings Students Enjoyment In Gym Time
Since a ping pong table was added to the gymnasium many students use lunch hour for entertainment. Boys especially enjoy the game, while Coach Robert Reihsen sometimes demonstrates advanced shots. The table helped the last school party by providing a break between dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reihsen
New Student Helen Taival Joins Ishewhi Sophomore Class
The note announces Helen Taival transitioning from trading to join Ishewhi as a sophomore this new semester. It explains she entered the school after a disruption that caused her to stay through the first semester and expresses welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Helen Taivaltras
Traiding
Durma
Helen
Welcome Back to School After the Holiday
Readers note a fresh start as students show off new articles from Saint Nick. Bright accessories and sporty ties appear, slippers peek from under desks, and new pens replace worn ones. The tone suggests a cheerful Christmas season conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nick
Saint Nick
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Formed at Meeting
At the American Legion post meeting it was announced the Sons of the Legion drum and bugle corps held its first practice Saturday morning at the high school. Harr Reinhold will direct the Woodren boys in the corps as equipment arrives. A dance is planned for Saturday for Legion and Elks members.
Bessemer Man Appointed Superintendent of Chassell Schools
Raul V Anderson of Bessemer has been named superintendent of the Chassell township schools succeeding K W Schulze who moves to Alpha. Schulze had followed H O Johnson who now heads the Bessemer township system. Anderson, a Bessemer High School and Northern State Teachers College graduate, previously led Bark River High School 1929 1934 and Chassell High School starting 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul V) Anderson
Bessemer
Chassell Township
Schulze
Alpha
Ho, Johnson
Bessemer Township
Anderson
Bessemer High School
Northern State Teachers College
Marquette
Bark River
Chassell
Drivers Honor Pins For 1936 Safe Service
Six Northwestern Motor Bus Company drivers earned honor pins for accident free driving in 1936. Recipients include John Varalli Gust Bretall and Peter Ballone of Bessemer John Seymour of Ironwood Howard Morrison of Wakefield and Emil Johnson of Iron Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Motor Bus Company
John Varalli
Gust Bretall
Peter Ballone
Bessemer
John Seymour
Ironwood
Howard Morrison
Wakefield
Emil Johnson
Iron Mountain
Snowfall report for December shows modest totals
Weather observer Frank Barnich notes 13 inches of snow fell in December, far below November's 36 inches and December 1985's 36 inches. The warmest day reached 44 above and the coldest 22 below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnich
Munising Winter Sports Caravaes Featured In Michigans Largest Ski Slide
Munising plans a winter sports caravan for February 39 1937 featuring Michigans largest and longest ski slide as a headline attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munising
Michigans Es
Farmers of County Will Meet Jan. 25
Farmers in Go gebic county will gather January 25 to discuss Michigan's 1937 soil conservation program. An MSU extension representative and a Michigan agricultural conservation committee member will outline education efforts and the new plan, with township meetings to follow for community elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Gogebic County
Michigan State College
Michigan Agricultural Conservation Committee
Michigan Farms
Ironwood Township
Mine superintendent transfers between Wakefield Ironwood
Harold L. Schieber moves from Sunday Lake to Newport mine in Ironwood and David Caven shifts from Newport and Cary to Sunday Lake. Effective January 1, both men swap roles with Harold J. Richards moving to Penn mines at Vulcan and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Schieber
Sunday Lake
Wakefield
Newport
Ironwood
David Caven
Newport and Cary
Schieber
Alpha
Mich
Harold J. Richards
Hurley Priest Visits Orient for Eucharistic Congress
Rev. P. F. Meyer pastor of St. Marys Hurley sails from San Francisco on a Japanese liner to Manila for the Catholic Eucharistic Congress opening February 2. He will stop in Honolulu Tokyo and Hongkong en route and stay about three months. A Franciscan Father from Pulaski Wis will assist at St Marys during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Meyer
St. Mary’s Church
Hurley
Manila
Philippine Islands
The
Catholic Church
San Francisco
Honolulu
Tokio
Japan
Hongkong
China
Father Meyer
Orient
Franciscan Fathers of
Pulaski, Wis
Gogebi County Aerial Maps Ready For Public View
Gogebi County mosaics derived from 12000 foot aerial photos by the geology division of the department of conservation. Copies cost 2.50 dollars per township to cover production and mailing. Completion will map all photographs on file in the state geologist office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing Township
Grand Traverse County
Department of Conservation
Gogebic County
Ontonagon County
Hurley Tavern Operator Walter Schuler Dies
Walter Schuler aged 54, a well known Hurley tavern operator, died Sunday of pneumonia. The funeral was held in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Walter Schuler
Minneapolis
First License Issued In Gogebic County 1937
The new Gogebic county clerk Rudolps Anderson issued the first marriage license of 1937. It went Saturday to Tillman Thompson of Sergiend and Gertrude Aalte of Wakefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
Rudolps Anderson
Tillman Thompson
Sergiendend Gertrede Aalte
Wakefield
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West Service
ULS
Gogebicland
Lake Superior
Joseph Jaskolski
Paynter
William B. Paynter
Ing
Finland
Turpeinen
Frick Funeral Home
John Bonovetz
William Hill
Katherine Bornholdt
Betty Muzzey
Barber School News
Persie
Gtdys Neiman
Gedda
Gogebi
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