Township Board Proceedings Describe May 16 183% Meeting
The Bessemer Township Board of Education met at Ramsay Schoolhouse May 16 with five members present. The minutes of the May 1933 special meeting were approved and bills paid including teachers payroll substitutes janitors clerks library staff and president and secretary salaries. The board approved contracts for fuel wood and upkeep and set payments and orders for supplies and transportation costs for the upcoming school year.
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Board of Education
Bessemer
Ramsay
C. BE. Anderson
Anderson
Erickson
Fink
S0estiaeeet
Bes
Salariee
Salariea
Saha
Adelard
Siheb
Andrew Westeen
North Ramsay School
Michigan Teachers Retirement Fund Board
Blanche Watson
Herald Publishing Co
Proceedings & Printing
Ramsay Mercantile Co
Groceries, Anvil School
Abeliman’s Dept. Store
Dry Goods
John A. Kallander
Groceries, Harding School
Onchela Cumipane-Pael Unici Secale
Youngstown Mines Corp
Water and Light
Church
Midland Chem. Labs. Inc
Pine Cleanser
Johnson Service Station
Northwestern Motor Bus Co
Sanna Salonen
I. J. Neault
Erickseter
Michela Company
Cavalier
Bessemer Township
Jake Fink
Doubleday Bros. & Co
Reg. Books & Field Sheets
Duco
Northwestern
Blaugas Co
Blaugas
T. B. Robertson Prod. Co
Michaud
Ludwig Mattson
Yeaur
Pink
Martin Krab
Presi
Erieksoen
Bessemer Nation
Marian
Board of Review
Dettem Trust Company Interest on Collateral Adjourned Meeting
Meeting adjourned after motions on state tax refunds snowplowing and short term loan matters were carried. Signed Nesto Erickson secretary. Amounts 208.48 and 5,000.00 shown in financial note.
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Dettem Trust Companys
Michican
Geeedic
Bessemer Natiomal Bank
Meriom Mads
Nesto Erickson
Everyone to Pay New Tax in Michigan
A major tax reform move in Michigan aims to replace most property taxes with a broad sales tax. The measure would place the burden largely on city and village residents, with exemptions debated. Officials warn the bill could lift state revenue by around 45 million dollars and affect nearly all purchases.
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Lancing
Mich
Michigan
Michicam
Semzte
Edward Fisher
eu Bie G@wlrej thet Representative PRarr
Southworth
Fisher
Vern Brown
Comstock
Berhans Earns Landmark Victory for Michigan Farmers
Representative Earl Berhans from Van Buren district, a veteran advocate for farmers, secured a legislative victory by pushing a bill through both the house and senate. The measure aims to save farmers and fruit growers thousands of dollars annually by enabling sale of cider and juice products before spoilage, addressing losses from perishable crops and weather-related issues.
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Earl Berhans
van Buren
Michigan
House
Senate
Mr. Berhans
Cider and Fruit Juice Law Aimed at Farmers
A Michigan bill aims to fix a fifteen day limit on cider and fruit juice sold after pressing to avoid intoxicating claims. The act would save farmers money in Michigan and other fruit growing regions. Representative Berhans previously saw a similar bill pass but vetoed by the ex governor.
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Michigan
Berhans
Colleges Face Cuts in Early Legislative Session
Early session attempts to close a normal school failed as appropriations were provided for all institutions but at greatly reduced amounts. The result preserves existing colleges though with trimmed funding across the board.
Jobs boom warned by new legislation threats
The speaker argues the current session will create hundreds of jobs through enacted laws. The beer bill has already generated many jobs and the sales tax measure will require a sizable workforce to collect the tax.
City funds aid for organizational setup amid political hunts
The document notes an original appropriation of 100000 for help and incidental expenses to organize the collection of money. It comments on thousands marching to Lansing weekly seeking political positions, suggesting many should be provided for.
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Ure
Lansing
Nearing adjournment as legislature nears end of session
Lawmakers grow restless as the session nears its end, with doubts about a quick return and many in Lansing eager to go home within about two weeks.
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Lansing
Neighbor Mother Matrimony Jokes About Letters and Sealing
A humorous exchange contrasts a neighbor asking if a daughter is prepared for marriage with a mother saying she has practiced by opening letters and resealing them so no one would know. The quip plays on secrecy and propriety in marriage prep.
Housewife asks about Jane's fiancé in playful exchange
In a light dialogue, a housewife asks Mandy if she has seen Jane's fiancé. Mandy replies humorously that he hasn't appeared in the wash, implying no appearance or news.
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Mandy
Jane
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Township OF
State OF
Ramsay School
Puritan
A. D
Elton R. Eaton
Charles E. Anderson
Walfred Westeen
A. Jake Fink
Fas
County of
Gogebic
William Harris
Said Township
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