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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
1
Voters in Bessemer must re-register by August 27 to vote in the September 6 primary and subsequent elections. City Clerk Leo F. Mueller announces all current registrations become void after August 27 under state law. Voters can re-register at the clerk's office weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with absent voter forms available by affidavit at no charge.
The 1932 senior class staged Seven Keys To Baldpate at the Wa Theatre with George M. Cohan material based on Earl Dert Biecers novel. The High school orchestra under Harry Rinked provided music for the entertainment. Cast included Elijah Quimby Victor Fink and Irene Mayville with Loretta Frick as the newspaper reporter and Jeannette Skinnard as Myra Thornhill among others.
Citizens wishing to dispose of dead animals should notify the city clerk or street commissioner so disposal can be arranged. The city did not employ a caretaker at the dumping ground this year. labor for this work is handled by other city workers.
Create a decorative and practical kitchen window garden with sage mint and thyme. Grow in sunlit pots or mixed containers beside other herbs and small plants for easy access and fresh aromas.
A report explains light from a cloudy sky equaling 225 candlepower per square foot. It notes the Leyden jar was invented in Leyden in 1746, highlighting its origin in the Dutch city.
Frank Barnich’s monthly weather report states May was average for temperature and precipitation. The mean highs were 65.5 F, lows 4.4 F, with an average 32 percent. record highs S degrees on the 18th and 27 degrees on the 17th. The daily range reached 45 degrees. Total rainfall was 328 inches, with two thunder storms on the 5th and 13th, killing frosts on the 7th and 28th. Auroras appeared notably on the 23rd, while skies were 11 clear 16 partly cloudy and 16 cloudy days. Snow flurries were seen on the 16th and 27th, winds from the northeast.
Walter C Moncher of Bessemer is among Marquette University Milwaukee Wis candidates for degrees He will receive a civil engineering degree at the 1832 commencement activities in Milwaukee The ceremony includes a cap gown procession baccalaureate services and an alumni dinner A campus address will be delivered by Rev Dr Samuel K Wilson S J from Loyola University Chicago and about 200 degree candidates will be honored Marquette lists 74 engineering graduates among the senior class with a distribution across graduate school liberal arts liberal arts medicine dentistry law engineering business journalism and more
The estate of Samuel Mather who died October 15, 1851 is valued at 6 397 347. An inventory filed in probate court lists 4 574 681 in stocks, 547 27 in bonds, 513 18 in real estate, 359 06 in Pickands Mather Co assets, 42 41 in household goods, 46 000 in life insurance, and 1 233 due on loans.
Hares Brothers active in developing the Ashland iron mine at Herier Wisconsin as the Hares Mining Co in 1922 and 1923 were known as the Prune Kings for owning large orchards and growing prunes in California Robert King served as superintendent of the Ashland mine for the Hares Mining Co
Regular city council meeting set for Monday evening June 6 with bid opening for the city limits garbage collection and contract award to follow.
In Bessemer a mail vote on power costs shows 1,025 approve reduced rates while 24 oppose. A separate question favors a municipal power plant with 974 Yes and 78 No. Mayor Neault appoints aldermen to seek Diesel power bids and a distribution system contract. Street lights will operate from 6:30 p m to 1 a m as an economy move.
WJMS expands to the Hotel St. James building on McLeod Ave with upgraded studios and offices. WIMS plans new beam arrangements and a June 1 start for a summer schedule extending to 8 06 P M daily with mid afternoon silence 2 30 to 4 30 on weekdays.
The famed Camp Four, a logging camp near Sid in Houchton county, built with luxury quarters for lumber jacks and complete amenities, has operated seven years and cut 200,000,000 feet of logs as well as ties and poles. the camp buildings will be sold or scrapped.
The Bessemer township board of review will meet at the town hall in Ramsay on Tuesday June 7 and Monday June 13 to act on the 1932 assessment roll. Notice is published elsewhere in this issue of the Herald.
A smoke house on the farm of John Cybulski northeast of the city was destroyed by fire Sunday night. The alarm was turned in at 11 o'clock.
The Bessemer Board of Review met May 28 and urged the State Tax Commission to justify further mining assessment reductions. If not, the board would set 1932 roll values for real estate, personal property and totals in several districts and send copies of the resolution to the State Tax Commission and the Governor.
Bessemer Business Men's Association logs road conditions across Ontonagon and Marquette Baraga counties. M-26 near Military Hill under construction. M-28 five miles south from Junction U S to Pine Grove Cemetery. M-55 blocks thru traffic between Negaunee and L Anse with detour via U S 41. fresh tar on U S 41 Gladstone to Brampton. Powers one mile under construction. bad stretches between Duke's Coroner and Trenary. M-T and M-28 detours around L Anse to Baraga. north of Phoenix construction. temporary west of Marquette. M-48 under 23 miles south of Rudy impassable with a temporary routing in fair condition. M-64 near Gogebic County Park. M-15 fresh tar driving slowly. M-155 heavy going.
Lansing reports the Michigan Department of State aims to collect 1 559 000 from Standard Oil as back gasoline taxes plus interest and penalties. Federal Judge Ernest A. O'Brien has ordered why a temporary restraining order to close oil stations should not be made permanent.
A Wisconsin farmer died after a fatal confrontation with an enraged bull in a closed barn. Neighbors found the body severely gored, bringing a grim farmyard tragedy to the rural community.
While most glaciers are retreating due to climate trends, a number of glaciers are advancing. The juxtaposition highlights regional variability and local factors influencing ice dynamics, suggesting climate impact is complex and not uniform across all glaciers.
Seven Gogebic county prisoners increased Marquette branch prison population to 26. Carl R. Cedarstrom, 26, wounded his father with a shotgun on May 15 after a punishment dispute and received 2 to 10 years. Judge George O Driscoll gave a light sentence hoping he would resist alcohol during imprisonment. John Mylnarek, last Wednesday’s arrestee, convicted of a statutory offense, to serve five to 10 years with six years recommended. Toivo Wiitanen, 21, Trout Creek, starts three to 15 years for garage tool theft. four and a half years recommended. Lawrence Swanson, Ironwood, deemed a “tool” of Wiitanen, 1 to 15 years with 1.5 years recommended. James Green, Wakefield, guilty of larceny, 18 months to 20 years with five years recommended. Leo Probisch, Ironwood youth, 3 months to 4 years for unlawful possession of metallic knuckles. Oscar Hill jailed six months for habitual drunkenness.
The Salvation Army begins its annual fund drive in Bessemer next week to aid local relief work. In six months CAPT Iles has investigated 30 families aiding 160 people, supplied clothing to 10 families, and provided Christmas toys to 30 children.
Rudolph E. Riechert state banking commissioner filed a petition with the county clerk requesting a temporary receiver for Peoples State Bank which closed on May 18 to conserve the bank assets and protect creditors.
Oil industry work continues in the new east Texas field with pipelines valued at 4 000 000 dollars being laid. The project reflects significant investment by energy firms aiming to boost production capacity and transportation links in the region.
A mature apple tree bears an estimated fifty thousand leaves as part of its extensive foliage. Researchers note the large leaf count reflects vigorous growth and prolific photosynthesis during the growing season.
Four candidates will appear on the ballot for the annual city school election on Monday June 13 Two trustees for three years will be elected Frank Barnich and John A Kallander seek re election Joseph Abelman and Dr Raymond J Mullen are the other candidates The electors will also vote on free text books loaned to pupils under board rules The policy is in effect in Bessemer township
Saturday June 11 is the final day for city school electors to register for the election on June 13. Only voters who are unregistered or have changed voting precincts must register at this time.
Unregistered school voters in Bessemer Township may register Saturday June 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ramsay and Puritan school buildings. Candidates listed for school board president C. E. Anderson and James Heskin, treasurer Penjamin Brockbank and A. Jake Fink, trustees Edward J. Mahan Adelard Parent and J. Stanley Rummage.
Raymond W. Pokela of Puritan, valedictorian and senior star at Bessemer High School, earned one of 16 University of Chicago two year honor entrance scholarships for 1932 worth 600 dollars in tuition. He leads in scholarship, leadership and service and edited the Quill while starring in football and basketball. Lawrence Apitz, another Bessemer grad, previously won the award and is now pursuing law at Chicago.
Mrs Selma Peterson, 65, died Wednesday morning after a brief illness from heart failure. Born in Sweden in 1866, she came to the United States 35 years ago. Survived by son Ralph of Colfax, Washington, and two grandchildren Arthur and Harold.
The city street and sidewalk committee orders Marshal Sid Proctor to impound all stray horses cows and other domestic animals roaming the streets and alleys of Bessemer until the impounding fee is paid.
The 21st annual meeting of Upper Peninsula Development bureau officers, directors and members will be held in Ironwood Thursday, June 23.
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