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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
17
Local notices list Mayor Gedda leaving for a business trip to St Paul and others traveling for medical care, visits, or family events. Nestor Karvinen heads to Grand View Sanitarium for treatment, Rev G T Kern returns from Fargo, Dr C E Stevens to Chicago with a patient, and many relatives visit Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin towns.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to prevent and treat constipation and related stomach and bowel troubles. It claims many people have found wonderful results and promotes the product via Dessemer Pharmacy.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hendries left Sunday evening for Detroit to spend the winter at the home of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs FE W Hendries They will also visit relatives and friends at Wausau and Manitowoc before returning to Bessemer.
Herbert Leon Cope, famed as the sunshine of the platform, will present the next Tes mer high school lyceum number in the auditorium next Friday January 23. His topic Religion of Laughter follows his wartime talks enjoyed by over two million soldiers who called him Kill the Blues Cope.
An old pharmacy advertisement urges immediate use of Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to end a cold and prevent pneumonia grippe or flu, claiming steam and bedtime use hasten recovery and surprise with fast results.
The Dorcas sewing society of Sharon Lutheran church meets tonight at Mrs Otto Johnsons home for the first gathering of the year. All members urged to attend as officers will be elected.
The report lists attendees including Phoebe Stein Dora Strelcheck Jennie Bartelli Pauline Re Marie Perotti Victoria Billi Mrs. Oberty and others at a pleighride event on a Sunday afternoon in Ironwood.
The Hepworth League of the Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale tomorrow at the Gogebic Electric store. It starts at 1 o'clock in the morning and runs through the day, with homemade candies and various useful articles for sale.
At the regular monthly meeting held last Thursday at the home of Mes EB, officers were elected for this year. President Mrs Erwin Decker, Vice President Mrs Charles Hendries, Secretary Mrs Charles Seaquist, Treasurer Mrs William Apits.
The Skandinavian Lodge of Ben s entertained the Tronwood lodges No 1 and No 4 at their regular meeting last evening. Initiation occurred with Tronwood Leading Star No 1 initiating new members. A luncheon followed, then dancing for the remainder of the evening.
John J. Vomastek former Bessem er boy and publisher of the Rib Lake Herald recalls his 25th wedding anniversary in a whimsical tale. He recounts a January 6, 25 years ago when he and his bride wed in Westboro with Rev. McManus and witnesses Mrs. Silvernall and Mr. Silvernall present. The newlyweds then boarded a northbound train, and George Allen shouted the news to the town as the couple departed.
The Drift Humorous Essay Contest opens to high school students with four divisions for Freshmen Sophomores Juniors and Seniors. Essays must be 400 to 500 words typewritten double spaced due Feb 2 1925 to Percy Richard. Winners receive a Free Annual and judging emphasizes humor originality and style.
Mrs John J Frick and Mrs J C Hilligan hosted a bridge dinner Saturday evening at the Frick home. Dinner served at 6 30 o clock, guests seated at small tables. Decorations featured large bouquets of red roses. After dinner bridge was played at four tables with prizes awarded to Mrs G W Koronsky Mrs J H Miller of Ironwood and Mrs W J Pinkerton.
Miss Myrtle Roberts hosted a Friday evening gathering at her home for a small group of friends. The entertainment included games and dancing followed by lunch. Guests listed include Lenore Kitto Eileen Pender Jesse Sherman Ethel Rosemurgy Marguerite Marsh Howard Bennet Stewart Rosemurgy Carl Swan George Fell William Nettle and Mrs Nelson and Mr Dennis Roberts.
A scrambled passage notes a student committee and a high board of regents reviewing puzzles. The judges expect to announce a winner soon. It also mentions a 1925 memorial purchase offering a chance to brush up on history.
A high school event promises mood boost and smiles for attendees. Students plan to attend and hope the program helps improve focus and outlook for the week ahead.
At a Junior Dramatics Club meeting held last Thursday in the high school auditorium a debate was staged on the question whether movies or legitimate drama are the better form of entertainment.
Thus far twenty three persons have signed up for the declamatory contest. Participants seek to showcase elocution skills in a school event, with registration open and interest growing.
Public library relocation prompts residents who frequent the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions to consider new ways to fill their afternoons. The crowd questions whether the shift may reduce study time and what activities could replace it.
Freshmen host a coming out party Friday evening at the Washington gym. The event signals new student social life and campus activity as plans unfold for the semester.
The message outlines upcoming exams in the school week after next. It notes that state exams are scheduled for about three days and will focus on a difficult phase of high school work.
A fragment shows a husband urged by his wife to check the home was shut up before bed. He admits compliance but hints at an unresolved tension as the exchange ends with a wry remark about the husband. The readable line suggests domestic unease and quiet humor.
Fragmented OCR notes mention dealers in automobiles and plates, with garbled phrases about selling and a motel problem. The readable bits imply a humor column or blind item style about car trade specifics and possible quirks in selling practices.
Sunday school at 10:00 with morning theme The Good Shepherd. Preaching at 11:00. Junior League 2:00 Epworth League 6:50 led by Miss Mae North. Evening service at 7:20 with sermon The Loyal Brother third in series. Special music morning and evening. Choir rehearsal Friday night 7:15 with Rev James Roberts.
Morning Worship at Puritan Community Church features a sermon titled The Coming of the Eclipse and our reaction to it. Choir presents a piece about stars tremble as a pebble falls. Sunday services listed with times and locations including Lutheran Church and WakeSebd area.
A rough OCR fragment mentions Cleveronts with three from Cogapans and a purchase related to a railroad company. It includes unclear references to erase ac and a see the dewk hae capes ity ef oe toys, leaving key names and specifics unreadable.
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