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Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

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Piano Recital Tonight in Gogebic High School Auditorium

Gogebic county pupils of Jonathan P Nicholls Ironwood present an eight o'clock piano recital at the Ironwood High School auditorium with Miss Elizabeth Mann baritone Thomas Sampson and multiple student ensembles. The program features group performances for two pianos eight hands and solo selections by Glee Club members and guest artists. Audience invitation extended to local music lovers.

Gogebic County Jonathan P. Nicholls Ironwood Elizabeth Mann Thomas Sampson Girls’ Glee Club Nan Rund Louise Hansen Raymond Anna Buchko Norman Callienetta Cobb Anna Maccani Edna Campbell Alice Williams Lena Bartelli Marcella Johnson Adelia Hawkinson Rose Maiden America Victoria Billi Walter Whitourn Charles Joswaik Jimmy Florence Eddy Marie O'Callaghan Leona Luelle Florence Kropidlowski Walter Francis Nemacheck

Wakefield Injunction Hearing Postponed to June 18

The injunction suit by Wakefield and Plymouth mining companies against the city of Wakefield to block $100,000 in bonds for a new community building was postponed again to June 18. Attorneys for the mining firms and W. S. Baird representing the city agreed on the delay after morning court hours were canceled. This marks the second postponement of the injunction hearing.

Wakefield Plymouth City of W. S. Baird

Visiting Day for Gogebic Farmers in June Plan

County Agent C. E. Gunderson proposes a Gogebic county farmers visiting day by car around June 20 to tour the county’s best dairy farms. Six to eight farms would be visited in one day with stops in Ironwood, Erwin, Bessemer, and Wakefield, followed by a picnic and program.

Gogebic County C. E. Gunderson Michigan Wisconsin Ironwood Township Erwin Bessemer Wakefield Fair Grounds Ironwood High School Liberty Park

U P Soils Experiments Test Value in 36 Varieties

The Michigan Agricultural College U P Sub-Station announced a major crop experiment on light soils in the Upper Peninsula. It includes 36 grass and legume varieties, tests with acid phosphates, complete fertilizer, and lime, plus Hutham Clover. J A Doelle and A A Jeffrey spearhead, with Doelle responsible for seed procurement and project initiation.

Upper Peninsula Michigan G. W. Putnam Michigan Agricultural College U. P Hutham J. A. Doelle Doelle

St Ignace Soo Bus Line Sought by U P Development Bureau

Plans for a passenger and freight motor bus line between St Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie feature a $25,000 capitalization. Pickford operator Mr. Wilson works with White Motor Co. to study ground, while a Marquette county road project seeks county support to connect Powell township with Marquette, boosting timber and farming areas and summer tourism. The track meet closed the business men's physical training class for the season with swimming classes continuing.

St. Ignace-Soo St. Ignace Sault Ste. Marie Wilson Pickford Soo White Motor Co Marquette Board of Supervisors Powell Township Upper Peninsula Big Bay Birch J. A. Doelle Upper Peninsula Development Bureau Supervisors’ Committee On

Post Signs to Aid Traffic on District Roads

Weekly highway reports from the Upper Peninsula Development bureau will inform motorists about road conditions and new or ongoing construction on state trunk lines. H. S. Davies reports that Route 26 11 near Rockland may soon be let, with signs directing traffic via Norwich road to Matchwood and On tonagon. Additional large signs will guide Wakefield Bergland Bruce's Crossing and related routes to ease travel and keep traffic flowing.

Upper Peninsula Rockland Ontonagon Norwich Road Matchwood Greenland Bruce's Norwich Wakefield Tula Bergland Bruce's Crossing Bruce Watersmeet

George Hardes Dies Longtime Ontonagon Official

George Hardes, a longtime Ontonagon County official and community leader, died at his Trout Creek home after a two week illness with pneumonia. He served as Trout Creek Manufacturing president and bank vice president, eight terms as supervisor, chaired the board twice, and spent 18 years on the township education board, earning broad recognition in Gogebic County official circles.

George Hardes Ontonagon County Trout Creek Hardes Trout Creek Manufacturing Company Trout Creek State Bank Township Board of Education Gogebie County

Johnston bridge blown down by spring wind storm

A severe wind storm Sunday night and Monday morning toppled the Johnston wooden bridge over the ravine to the cemetery, ending years of use. The storm also struck Andrew Nyman's home with a lightning hit but caused no injuries, as cold rain and high wind accompanied the day.

Johnston Andrew Nyman

GOGEBIC GIRLS IN ROUND UP JUNE 11

GOGEBIC COUNTY GIRLS DISPLAY YEAR S WORK AT COUNTY ROUND UP SATURDAY JUNE 11 MERCHANTS IN BESSEMER AND IRONWOOD OFFER PRIZES INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPH FRAME WHITE OXFORDS WAIST FLASHLIGHT BAKING DISH AND KODAK PRIZES FOR GINGHAM DRESSES DEPOSITS AND GOODS FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS AND BANKS TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE CLUB PLAN

Gogebic County Sylvia Richardson Bessemer Ironwood John J. Frick Hagen & Solberg Skud and Goldman H. Selin J. A. Kallander Graham and Pecard

Wage cut affects 14 Michigan roads employes

Among 104 railroads filing petitions with the railroad labor board to cut wages for one or more employee classes are lines operating in Michigan. The list includes Duluth South Shore Mineral Range Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Michigan Central Pere Marquette Ann Arbor Chicago and Northwestern Kanawha and Michigan New York Central Grand Trunk Detroit Terminal Ft Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville Pennsylvania Lines.

Railroad Labor Board Michigan Duluth South Shore Mineral Range Minneapolis St. Paul Sault Ste. Marie Chicago Milwaukee Michigan Central Pere Marquette Ann Arbor Northwestern Kanawha New York Central Grand Trunk Detroit Terminal Ft. Wayne Cincinnati Louisville Pennsylvania Lines

Roberts Wins Business Men Track Honors

Roberts wins the business men track honors with Lillrose taking second and Otto Johnson finishing third in a tight event.

All-Stars Win Long Ball Reds Volleyball Games

Chester Roberts wins the all-round championship at the business men's track meet in Washington gym with 24 points from five firsts. Lillrose and Johnson place second and third. Frank Duda's All-Stars beat Donich's Giants 6 to 5 in a long ball exhibition. Reds beat Isdebski's All-Stars in volleyball two games to one.

Chester Roberts Washington Edwin Lillrose Otto Johnson Frank Duda Donich New York Giants Duda Capt Isdebski Lillrose James Truettner Johnson Mullen Pelander Anderson Giants Presco Drolson Olson Fox Rutiman Erickson Thompson Velin Leo Isdebski Montgomery Reds Coyne Adams

First Concert of Summer Draws Crowd in Bessemer

The American Legion Band of Bessemer opened its summer series with a Thursday evening concert on the corner of Sophia and Mary Streets. A band stand was set up on the south side of the city hall for performances, with plans for weekly concerts and a later street dance.

American Legion Band of Bessemer Sophia and Mary Streets

Gogebic Club at University Elects Officers

The Gogebic Club of the University of Michigan elected officers for the coming year at the Michigan Union. George Larson, Fred J. Gertzinger, Charles J. Scaverda, and Carl Leonard Anderson were named president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, and sergeant at arms respectively. A standing social committee was appointed, and plans include a ball dance at Ironwood and an alumni smoker. Talks by Ernest C. Toomey and John Somppi highlighted club history and future aims. Freshmen from the Gogebic Range will be gathered in Ann Arbor next fall to aid adaptation to town and university.

Blaze Destroys Farm Buildings North of Bessemer

Fire of undetermined origin late Wednesday destroyed a barn and two sheds on the Matt Koski farm north of Bessemer. The Koski family was away and returned to see the structures engulfed. Firemen fought the blaze as winds fanned flames, drawing hundreds of spectators to the scene.

Matt Koski Bessemer Koski Fie

Iron River Cancels Game With Bessemer

The Bessemer baseball team lacks a Sunday game after Iron River canceled the engagement by telegram to Manager Frank Roman. Roman sought a replacement and by late night had no opponent lined up as Mellen, Ashland, Ironwood, and Washburn posted varied statuses. The Bessemer Athletic Association plans its regular meeting Monday evening in the gym or Elks hall.

Bessemer Frank Roman Iron River Roman

Bessemer Township Board Review Meeting Dates

The Bessemer township board of review will meet on Tuesday June 7 and Monday Tuesday and Wednesday June 13 14 and 15 to review assessed property valuations. Meetings occur in the township hall at Ramsay per supervisor P S Williams official notice.

Board of Review of Bessemer Township P. S. Williams Ramsay

Importance of Being Earnest class play at Bessemer High

The graduating class presents Oscar Wilde's farce in three acts on June 14 at Rex theatre. Cast includes John Worthing George Webb, Algernon Moncrieff Gordon Whitburn, Lady Bracknell Gertrude Carlson, Cecily Cardew Effie Morse, and Miss Prism Alice Hoeft. Tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents children.

Oscar Wilde Bessemer High School Rex Theatre Algernon Moncrieff Gordon Whitburn Canon Chasuble Woolton Evert Anderson Merriman Mr. Worthing William Fink Lane Mr. Moncrieff Lady Bracknell Gertrude Carlson Gwendoline Fairfax Dorothy Truettner Cecily Cardew John Worthing Effie Morse Miss Prism Alice Hoeft Half-Moon Street London Manor House Algernon Earnest

Appoint Leaders for County Clubs in Four Townships

Willard Davis of Anvil is named agricultural club leader in Bessemer township. K. P. Silberg will lead in Erwin township and Andrew Jonell in Ironwood township. County Agent C. E. Gunderson says the program will broaden to potato and livestock clubs. Garden club work started during the war has enrolled 1,000 or more boys and girls each season.

Willard Davis Anvil Board of Education Bessemer Township K. P. Silberg Erwin Andrew Jonell Ironwood C. E. Gunderson

Hold Former Local Soldier on Charges

Private Raymond Windross, formerly of Bessemer, on furlough from Camp Lewis Wash, could not meet debts at Bartlett hotel and Ironwood livery stable and was detained in Shonwood Wednesday. Gogebic County Red Cross wired Camp Lewis to return him to Rhinelander recruiting officer. Windross reportedly favored horse riding and left his leave unpaid. Blonde hosiery with black costumes trends in Paris with taupe shade prevailing all winter.

Bartlett Johnson Ironwood Raymond Windross Bessemer Camp Lewis Wash Windross Shonwood Lobb Gogebic County Red Cross Rhinelander

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Sampson Misses Mann Rand Hansen Margaret Sjoblom Adelia Gotta Marguerite Kondziela Margaret Lester Gladys Johnson Linnea Peterson Eleanor and Edith Jackson Lucille Pollock Clara Metusavic Jennie Peterson Doris Savage Apple Blossoms Isabelle Shaw Carl and Wilner Terrell Gunderson Cloverland News U. P. Development Bureau Johnston Bridge Bessemer and Ironwood Merchants Davis and Fehr Merchant’s and Miner’s Bank Anderson and Peterson Ironwood Pharmacy Kodak, Gamble and Mrofchalk J. C. Penny Co Tron National Bank Metropolitan Seo and Roberts All-Stars C. Roberts J. Donich A. Walkowski O. Johnson F. Duda A. Erickson C. Bielecki Adams and Lillrose E. Lillrose H. Pelander E. Lilrose J. Adams A. Guzzi Dujda H. James See V. Bielecki R. P. Williams N. S. Coyne Dr. C. Fox A. Roberts W. Truettner A. Seavarda George Larson Koski Farm Rex Hartfordshire George Webb Gogeric Paris
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