Opposition rises to welfare act changes in Michigan counties
County supervisors across Michigan mobilize against a welfare reorganization bill set to centralize relief under a new state department on January 1 1938. They warn of loss of county autonomy and higher local costs while petition drives and a Flint headquarters push for a referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Assistance
State Emergency Welfare Commission
Old Age Assistance Bureau
State Welfare Department
Michigan
State Association of Superintendents of the Poor
Manistee
Lansing
County Poor Commission
County Board of Supervisors
Flint
Superintendent of Poor
County Emergency Welfare Relief Commission
Old Age Assistance Board
Bessemer Picnic Marked By 1932 Association Attendance
Seventy Bessemer Business Men's Association members attended the first picnic at Stickley Lodge near Watersmeet. Notables include Lawrence Apitz heading to Chicago as assistant football coach under A A Stagg. The column notes various locals, business openings, and school changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Business Men's Association
Stickley Lodge
Watersmeet
Lawrence Apitz
Chicago
University of Chicago
A. A. Stagg
John Sartoris
Florian Ferrari
Bessemer
Joseph Abelman
Windy City
Hearing on Freight Route Extension in Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing on September 10 at the Ontonagon courthouse regarding W. D. Cochran of Iron Mountain seeking an extension of a freight route. The route would cover all Upper Peninsula points from a Wisconsin-Michigan line on M-64 through Marenisco, Gogebic, Bergland, White Pine, Green, Ontonagon, and the M-64 US-45 junction, plus from Matchwood to Ontonagon via Norwich mine, and from Lake Mine via Nisula Alston to Baraga at US-41. The hearing will review route expansions and service implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Ontonagon
W. D. Cochran
Iron Mountain
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Wisconsin-Michigan
Marenisco
Lake Gogebic
Merriweather
Gogebic
Bergland
White Pine
Green
Matchwood
Norwich
Lake Mine
Nisula
Alston
Baraga
Michigan Public Utilities Commission
Local Society Notes Highlight Regional Weddings
A series of marriages in Ironwood and surrounding towns includes Leona Liljedahl and Rev. Rag nar A. Eastman at Fremont Lutheran Red Oak with 90 guests and a Yellowstone trip. Other unions include Ethel Johnson and Joseph Zegoski in Cadillac Michigan, Aileen Riley and Adrian Thebert, Marion Banfield and Harold Maki, Florence Armatoski and Frank Vukovich with postwedding plans in Ironwood. The column notes family ties and future residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Louise Liljedahl
Anna Liljedahl
Essex
Iowa
Ragnar A. Eastman
F. E. W. Eastman
Bessemer
Fremont Lutheran Church
Red Oak
W. Albert Erickson
Anna Eastman
Carroll Liljedahl
Dorothy Johnson
Stanton
Ardith Larson
Mount Pleasant
Johnson
Yellowstone National Park
Rockridge
Eastman
Lutheran Church
Alex Johnson
This City
Ethel
Joseph Zegoski
Ironwood
Cadillac
Michigan
Florence Armatoski
Frank Vukovich
George Vukovich
Charles Szygula
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Gertrude Maurin
Frank Armatoski
Vukovich
Gogebic Auto Company
Bessemer High School
Notre Dame University
Escanaba Duo Wins Upper Peninsula Tennis Title
Chester Olson of Escanaba defeated John Ryan of Iron Mountain 6-4 6-1 3-6 6-2 to win the UP singles crown at Marquette. Iron Mountain pair Ryan and R Recheleau took the doubles title over Chester and Hilding Olson of Escanaba 6-2 6-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Olson
Escanaba
Upper Peninsula
Marquette
John Ryan
Iron Mountain
Ryan
R. Recheleau
Chester
Hilding Olson
Old Age Leads to Cutting It Out in Decision
The text notes that both professionals and amateurs use the same tools but differ little beyond experience, implying age influences the choice to stop certain practices. It asserts age rather than character should be credited for the decision.
Range News Notes Nick Frank Killed
Nick Frank former Ironwood police chief from 1907 to 1915 was killed by a train in Chicago on Saturday at age 75. The funeral was held in Ironwood on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Frank
Ironwood
Chicago
Lake Superior District Power Extends Service to Winchester
The Wisconsin public service commission authorizes the Lake Superior District Power Company to extend electric service to Winchester and Spider Lake, expanding utility reach in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Funeral services for Ironwood pioneer John Bekola
Funeral services were held Tuesday for John P. Bekola 76 veteran Ironwood merchant who died August 26. He operated the Fashion store from 1901 to 1925 and was the brother of Mrs. Isaac Kujala of Puritan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Bekola
Ironwood
Bekola
Isaac Kujala
Puritan
Lightning Damages Ironwood Pumping Station
A recent storm struck the Ironwood pumping station causing about 3000 dollars in equipment damage. The incident damaged critical pumps and power equipment disrupting local water service temporarily. Authorities investigated but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood
Directors and Employees Enjoy Outing at Koerner’s Resort
Gogebic Ange Banks staff and families held a Saturday afternoon and evening outing at Koerner’s resort in Manitowish. Dinner was served to 70 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebicange Banks
Koerner
Manitowish
Weekend church schedule and presbytery meeting notice
Saturday choir rehearsal at 7 15 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m Worship service at 10 40 a m Theme a Forgotten Creed Tuesday worship service Marenisco Wednesday and Thursday presbytery meeting at Cornell Wisconsin Minister Walter L Peterson announces schedule for week obligations and events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marenisco
Presbytery
Cornell
Wisconsin
Walter L. Peterson
Michigan no sticker permit for motorcycles exists
No motorcycle sticker permit in Michigan. The annual license fee is four dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wakefield Schools Open With Interim Principal In Charge
No superintendent has been named to succeed Leon Yard Mniece who resigned recently. John Thomas, the high school principal, is in charge as Wakefield schools opened Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
John Thomas
Leonyard Mniece
Former Hurley Clerk Sentenced for Embezzlement
Hugo Dialio Diaho, ex city clerk of Hurley, received a one to three year prison term from Circuit Judge G N Risjord in Ashland for embezzling 1934 dollars from city funds.
Obituary: Joseph Gardner of Wat ersmeet Dies at 75
Joseph Gardner formerly of Wat ersmeet died last Friday at age 75. He resided at the county infirmary and was buried in Ironwood on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gardner
Watersmeet
County Infirmary
Ironwood
Sault Ste. Marie Enacts Trailer Ordinance 90 Day Tax Exemption
The city of Sault Ste. Marie regulates trailers and allows a 90 day period without tax. Obituary notes Mrs. Sue Lyon Douglas of Menominee died recently at 103, noted as the community's first school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Sue Lyon Douglas
Menominee
Disgruntled Professional Ballplayer Compared to Woman
A blunt editorial quip compares handling a difficult professional ballplayer to dealing with a difficult woman, reflecting gender and sports stereotypes in a concise opinion note.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department of Public Welfare
Public Welfare Board
Louis Marzari Sr
Miss Jennie
Palms
Italy
John Mazzari
Milwaukee
Anvil
Ernest Lund
Lund
Matt Haanpaa
Gogebic County
John Rowett
Herman O. Carlson
Richard G. Spencer
James A. O'Neill
William S. Baird
Peter Becker
George Brewer
John Clemens
Francis X. House
W. J. Haggerson
William Weston
James Monroe
William — A. Hayes
Christian N. Johnson
Louis W. Munthe
Walter Hellen
Jesse W. Walker
John Drazkowski
James Lavin
Dominic Bonazza
Levi S. Rite
James O'Boyle
John F. Finnegan
Peter
George Young
John P. Mueller
Stephen McNevitt
John Holland
Arno Lugviel
Dan Suanto
August Lindberg
Eino Raukola
Register of Deeds
John Hendrickson
Circuit Court
Nicholas Barth
Charles Anderson
Charles Flink II
John O. Gustafson
Nicholas Mattson
Oscar Aili
Axel A. Mattson
Richard Lutey
Nels Teppo
Charles Healy
White Birch Inn
S. Sophie St. Booth
Herald
D. J. Kulaszewicz
Rex Theatre
Betty's Cafe
Calvetti Brothers of
Hurley
Montreal
Wilfred Gamache
Stephen Wozniak
Ironton
Bessemer Township
North Bessemer
South Bessemer
Nesto Selin
C. Christopherson
Alpena
Mich
Gogebic Drug Store
George Rupp
John D. Shea
J. L. Zoberlein
Dan P. Green
Iver H. Hagen
Swan A. Larson
Joseph A. Voguin
F. C. Goodnough
Vezio Angherini
William Ziedler
Bert Musser
Gogebic Electric Company
Frank Kulasavicz
Mr. Musser
Cleveland
John Adams
West Colby
Fayal
Eveleth
Minn
G. L. Grignon
Presbyterian
Negaunee
Lake Linden
Harry Meagher
Aileen Riley
Adrian J. Thebert
C. J. Swoboda
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Thebert
William F. Riley
Mr. Thebert
T. F. Thebert
Marion Banfield
R. J. Banfield
Harold Maki
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Margaret Maki
John Banfield
Maki
Detroit
U. P
Dime Yvou
Jimmie's
Sophie St
Coal and Lumber
Michela GO
NBC
Abelman Company
John Sekola
First Presbyterian Church
Mettera
US 2
Bessemer Steam Laundry
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Standard Oil Gasoline
Clyde Frick
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!