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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
9
Commercial Club members condemn peddlers as a drain on city business and push to raise license fees to deter itinerants. They favor a committee approved by the Commercial Association to authorize solicitors and weed out unworthy fundraisers.
George Newett founder and veteran editor of the Ishpeming Iron Ore died last Saturday at age 72. A virile editorial writer and mining authority, he boosted the Upper Peninsula with Cloverland coverage and gained national prominence in the Roosevelt-Newett libel trial. His sons are expected to continue his paper’s legacy.
Two years after announcing his gubernatorial bid Fred W. Green has served 17 months as Michigan governor. He touted daylight government and a Lansing public service station and has pursued a businesslike state, ending fund juggling and scandals in pardons. A new criminal code, workmen’s compensation law, uniform traffic code, school system updates, and aid for crippled children reflect continued work toward representative government. The record highlights a bankrupt treasury reversal and a disciplined approach to state finances and public safety.
The Ionia County News notes that the governor, praised for apportioning crucial posts without letting personal politics guide him, stated last August his bid for a second term if the people grant a commission for two more years. He intends to serve fully two terms and then retire, refusing further emoluments.
The Supreme Court sustains government right to padlock premises used for storing or selling intoxicating liquor. The Michigan decision is overturned, final in all such cases. Officials expect wider raids and property owners to verify tenants before renting.
The oil enquiry may close as new probes begin focusing on primary campaign expenses. A committee could expose slush funds and pledges to large voting blocs, with corruption of votes or cash condemned. Authorities should conduct inquiries with dignity and decorum.
A Gogebic County roundup notes unusually cold late May weather with 12 above zero, a local baseball game in Ironwood, and jokes about staying warm with cigars and ear muffs. The piece mentions a North Pole expedition rumor and announces the Barbers Protective Association of the Upper Peninsula convention set for August 8 in Copper Country with Ishpeming Iron Ore asking who will listen.
Five seniors graduate this year from Saxon High School with the class motto Be What You Are. A Legion convention in Bessemer next month will feature a parade of wooden soldiers. Doc K wonders if Connor Company will grant lumberjacks a day off to march.
The medicine man toured Wakefield this week presenting his acts and filling bottles from a fine lake, drawing local crowds and applause for a colorful event.
Joseph Blaha began duties as purchasing agent for Grand View hospital after appointment by trustees. A new hospital superintendent to be appointed. Frank Davis re-elected chairman of local cemetery trustees for fifth year. Nick Dragula recovering after fingers severed in steam roller gear damage. Miss Mildred Carlson and Maurice P Arden wed May 21 in Chicago. Mrs Mary Gozzano and Luigi Giachetti married at St Sebastian church with attendants Mr and Mrs Joseph Michela.
Fire of undetermined origin early Sunday damaged the old Colby building once housing McKinney Steel offices now used by a city. Barber shop owners Nick Stelcheck and John Bartini renovate and install new equipment nearby. The spring festival at Washington school featured Nan Rand's direction Ruth Holland crowned queen. About 250 couples attended Gogebic county Junior Prom at Iron Drome. Miss Johanna Pucilowski wed Thomas Kubiak at St Sebastian church.
15 Years Ago May 31 1913 Dorchester Sherbecks arrived to close a deal for Gay Couch merry go round on a vacant lot opposite Fred Ottes blacksmith shop The electric drink mixer added to Knight and Harringtons bar setup Charley Scavarda bought a six passenger Hupmobile via R H Thompson for livery John Jarombeck bought the Conrad Carlson residence Walter Hotchkiss prepares to remodel the old electric power house into a street car barn 25 Years Ago May 30 1903 Captain W J Sincock leaves for Virginia Minn to manage Lincoln mine operations for Jones and McLaughlin Steel Co He had run the Jack Pot property A night prowler tried to enter Rev John Ericksons residence via kitchen roof and upper window but fled after being frightened Several youngsters enjoyed a jovial gathering in the parlor Agent H L Cummins sold 15 tickets for the W Co excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis Mr Hatch Oak Park schools supervisor visited local schools this week
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Managers of the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba Michigan until 10:00 AM on June 7, 1928 for general contract plumbing and electric wiring for the Grand Stand Poultry Exhibit Building Speed Barn Cattle Barn and Toilets In said City Bids to be received as General Contract and Plumbing.
Bids for electrical work and construction plans may be secured from Derrick Hubt Architect in Menominee Michigan with a $10 deposit to be returned when plans are returned. A certified check for one fourth of the bid amount must accompany each proposal. Checks payable to Board of Managers at the Escanaba fair. Separate bids requested for each building and a combined bid for all. Bids addressed to George Harvey Secretary Manager Upper Peninsula State Fair Escanaba Michigan. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. A A Lundgaard Chairman Derrick Hubert Architect May 26 6 1.
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