Contributions Accepted For Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth of July committee lists numerous donors including Firehall Inn, General Insurance Agency, Ben Franklin, P. E. Graham, Mac's Apparel, Frick Zielinski, Range Restaurant, Bob Works Lab, Samson entities, and local stores. The note names Wm. Rice Jr. as General Chairman and lists committee members from VFW and American Legion with treasurers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firehall Inn
General Insurance Agency
Kelte-Velia
Ben Franklin
P. E. Graham
Dandee Bakery
Bessemer Pharmacy
Martin Hardware
Mac's
Frick-Zielinski
Tip Top Cafe
Sendek
Pazdernik
Bob Works Lab
Aberman’s
Martin
Hansen Lbr. Co
Bartini
Sabet Vale Ba Scosa
Pitrone Gift
Consolidated Dairies
Bev’s
Turin Tavern
BO Inganes
Neatasee
Slabs Johnson Store
Swanson’s
Cossi Colby
Yale Tavern
Hiway Inn
Yale
Oppolite
Colby
Hunter's Inn
Auvinen
Hautala’s Tavern
Bennetts
Martell’s
Georgie
Rusty
Dewey’s
Jacobson
Jacobson’s Bar -_---------_ 2.00 Wm. F. Pellew
Gogebic Agency
Charlie’s Indianhead
Tri-County Beverage
Bessemer Light Utility
D. L. Davidson
Peres
White Pine Copper Co
Aeesibere
eTee Oo
Lindberg
Proksch Constr. Co
Puritan Mining Co
Pepsi-Cola Co
Hendrickson Forest
Draasses Lake Superior
American Legion
Wakefield Mines
S. Pogliano Beverage
Bessemer
WJMS
Sallcinge ©Eevee
Wm. Rice Jr
VFW
Bob Hellman
Ray Nelson
George Honkala
Clarence Banfield
Ray Glatczak
John Stelmark
Peter L. Relich
Ray Passini
Eugene Carlson
Walter Gray
Raymond Milewski
William Strelchek
Bill Johnson
Elmer Erickson
School Employees Honored At Tea
Mrs. Joseph Meyer an instructor and Mr Albert Jacobson a custodian plan to retire at end of the school year honored at a Washington School tea by faculty. Meyer returned to teaching eight years ago to help with a shortage. Jacobson has 28 years in the district and retires in August at retirement age. Supt Walter Newman praised their service. Principal Arnold Vispi and staff gave gifts. A Memory Book from the Bessemer Chapter Michigan Education Association was presented to Mrs Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Meyer
Albert Jacobson
Washington School
Meyer
Washington
Jacobson
Walter Newman
Arnold Vispi
Bessemer
Michigan Education Association
Graduation notes for A. D. Johnston seniors 1964
The Teen Talk column salutes 78 A. D. Johnston graduates on June 5, 1964. Top scholars Gary Masse Marie Pinter Bill Nemacheck Charles Boline Patricia Perotti Mary Lou Gondek Marilyn Lyons James Bravatto Bones Os Virginia Jacobson James Swanson are listed with college plans. Also noted are awards, future steps for underclassmen, and community notices including Fourth of July fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Johnston
Gary Masse
Michigan Tech
Valedic
Marie Pinter
University of Michi
Gan
Bill Nemacheck
University
Michigan
Charles Boline
Gustavus Adel
Patricia Perotti
Michigan State
Mary Lou Gondek
Gan State University
Mari
Iyn Lyons
J. C
James Bravatto
Ae Aeios
Bones Os
Renee Marie Annear
Marjorie G. Baird
James M. Baksie
Polly Ann Barbacovi
Neil Barron
Roger P. Bennetts
Charles Louis Boline James Giles Bravatto
Jill Ann Broman ‘Howard
Andrew Busch
Jerry L. Busch
Louis P. Callovi, Jr
Frederick P. Certano
Sherry Marie Chernak
Janet M. Chiapuzio
Patricia A. Chiomento
Glen L. Chlebowski
Alan Lee Ciesielczyk Lynn Lorraine Davidson
Dennis A. DeMarte
David John Drawland
Gerald Arthur Erickson Norris L. Erickson
Judy Marie Facchinello
Dwight A. Filippini
Charles Victor Golembeski
Gail Ann Govednik Robert James Grenfell
Barbara Joy Hansen
Michael J. Hatton
William A. Hensley
Jane Therese Honkala Margaret Mary Iskra
Virginia K. Jacobson
Judith Anne Janov
Donna Maureen Johnson
Rene’ Marie Johnson
Geraldine Vivian Joki
Lois A. Korpi
Brian N. Lind
Marilyn Marie Lyons
Dean E. Maki Thomas R. Makinen
John R. Maninen
William Kirk Mascotti
Gary Douglas Masse
Patricia Ann Massi
James Matonich
Margaret Amanda Morris Patricia Ann Negri
William R. Nemacheck
Edward Lee Olson
Patricia Perotti Allan John Pesavento Marie Kathleen Pinter
Anthony J. Plesh
Connie J. Princo Delaine Patricia Proft
James M. Pusakulich
James R. Rouse Dennis Steven Scholar
William K. Selin Karen
Memorial service opens May VFW Auxiliary meeting
Ritual memorial rites honored deceased members as the County Seat Post Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held its May meeting. Mrs. Frank Hoffner installed officers led by President Mrs. Gordon Whalen and senior vice president Mrs. Raymond Passini, with a slate of officers and chairmen named for three-year, two-year, and one-year terms. Donations to Alaska relief, the VFW summer camp, and the Fourth of July fund were approved, Fall Rally to be in Dollar Bay, delegates named, and reports from the Norway rally presented. Socials followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frank Hoffner
Gordon Whalen
Raymond Passini
J. B. Shifra
Floyd Laamanen
William H Holappa Jr
Carl Newhouse
John Cebolski
Gust Takala
Woodward Gray Sr
Charles Rastello
Arthur Erickson
Elsie Shifra
Winnie Perotti
Newhouse
National Home
Hoffner
Felix Slomkowski
Carmelo Switzer
Gray Sr
Holappa Jr
Bruno Thomasini
Rastello
William Holappa
Willam Rookala
Slomkowski
Clarence Banfield
Chester Brassau
Brian Fafford
Alaska Relief Fund
VFW
Dollar Bay
Mesdames Rastello
Johnson
Rookala
J. Shifra
Paul Pozega
Brassau
Philip Perotti
Frank Kovacevich Dies After Illness at 38
Frank T Kovacevich 38 of 108 Fourth Ave West died Sunday morning May 31 at Divine Infant Hospital Wakefield after hemorrhage. He was born April 17 1926 in Bessemer son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kovacevich served in WWII in mechanized cavalry and recon squadron 82nd Cavalry Japan occupation. He is survived by parents four sisters and five brothers including Mary Kovacevich Charleston and Thomas Jr. Cleveland. A sister Magdalene More died last year in LaSalle Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Kovacevich
Fourth Ave. West
Divine Infant Hospital
Wakefield
Bessemer
Thomas Kovacevich
Detroit
Mechanized Cavalry
82Nd Mechanized Cavalry
Japan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
St. Sebastian Catholic
Kovacevich
Mary Kovacevich
U. S. Navy
Nurse
James
Cleveland
Magdalene More
LaSalle
Extension Club closes season with banquet at Brown's Cafe
The Indianhead Extension Study Club ended its activities for the season with a dinner meeting at Brown's Café Exceptionale. Mrs. Andrew Busch, chairman, led the business session. Plans for September resumes and the Homemakers Rally August 19–20 at Extension Camp were announced. Miss Hoeft reported on the rally and a recent driver safety film, with Michigan State Police involvement. Members, with the County Seat Club, will contribute to a club newspaper due in September. Refreshments by Mrs. Clayton Rand and Mrs. David Webber followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianhead Extension Study Club
Emma Hoeft
Andrew Busch
Walter Nemacheck
Hoeft
Ironwood
Michigan State Police
Extension Club
Gogebic Range
Clayton Rand
David Webber
Pancheris Honored on 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Emmanuel Pancheri of 106 Second Ave West Bessemer were feted at an open house May 23 with a High Mass at St Sebastian Church. The couple, married May 23 1914 in Vulcan, celebrated 50 years of marriage aided by family and friends from Green Bay Minneapolis and Norway. Two grandsons served as acolytes as a reception followed at Brown's Excepcionale with a 60-seat dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel J. Pancheri
Second Ave
Bessemer
Raymond Barbacovi
East Iron Street
St Sebastian Catholic Church
C. J. Frametek
Franczek
Barbaccvi
New Zealand
van Nuys
Calif
JoAnn Simon
Minneapolis
Harry Fitzgerald
Green Bay
Frank Simon
Pancheri
Michael
John
Roy Matusak
Lee Rooyakker
Appleton
Mary
Patti
Barbara
Peter
Raymond Barbacev
Don. James
Thomas
Dan
David
Carol Ann
al Paternoster
Thomas Paternoster
Kingsford
Robert Calvi
Iron. Mountain
John Pambhberi
Louis Tomasini
Ed Jasonowicz
Willard Bertels
Joseph Arnoldi
Joseph Arnoldi Jr
Ernest Arnoldi
Ray Sartoris
Louis Rigotti
Wallace Rigotti
Norway
Frank Stevens
Negaunee
Peter Torreano
Hibbing
Minn
Harvey Tomasini
Lou Craybese
al Rakeus
Milwaukee
Charles Lathrews
Francis
John Lathrews
Chicago
Theresa van Nederkassel
Detroit
Vulcan
Josephine Stevens
Pickands, Mather & Co
Peterson Mine
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Ladies Guild
Our Lady of Guadaloupe Circle
Isabella
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gogebie Aerie
Eagles
George
Te Puke
Calvin
Baccalaureate Sermon Inspires December Class
Rev Holmes delivers the baccalaureate sermon for 82 seniors at D Johnston High. He urges educated, honest, bold minds to carry the torch of democracy and serve others through God’s truth. The service features solos, choruses, and a Mendelssohn piece as the procession ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A D. Johnston
Church
Holmes
God
Christ
Sarvieg
Willow Tallie
James Bersano
Pastor Holmes
Sharon Lutheran Church
Mendelssohn
Elisa
Girls Glee Club
Sequeria
Chester H. Roberts Dies In Milwaukee
Chester H. Roberts aged 63 formerly of Bessemer died May 13 at St. Michaels Hospital Milwaukee after a stroke at home. Born April 26 1901 in Ramsay he was purchasing agent for A O Smith Corp and later vice president of Milwaukee Rubber Products Co. He married Florence Birchey in 1925 and leaves four children Marilyn Puzach Barbara Sardina Robert and Thomas plus siblings and in laws. Funeral services were held May 20 at Trinity Presbyterian Church with interment at Perlawn Memorial Park Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester H. Roberts
Bessemer
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Michaels Hospital
Ramsay
Fred W. Rob
A. O. Smith Corp
Walter Jacobsen
St. Paul
Frank Hoffner
Walter
Cleveland
Ohio
Alfred
Trinity Presbyterian
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Pirelawn Memorial Park
Mabel Loudon
Ontario
Canada
Minn
Personal births and visits in Bessemer area
A string of local life notes records births at Divine Infant Hospital Wakefield for Alfred Facchinello and a Yatchak daughter, plus visits from Certano family Superior, Brach Jr. Woodruff and Gustafsons Milwaukee Puritan, and Modjewski daughter born May 26 in Wakefield.
Victor J Niemi Dies at 80 in Bessemer Township
Victor J. Niemi 80 of Bessemer Township died Monday at Grand View Hospital where he had been a patient nine days. Born October 10, 1883 in Mmajoki Finland he came to the United States in 1907. He worked in mining logging and farming. Survived by wife Hilma Laitinen, daughter Mrs. Waino Saily, two sons Atvo and Elmer, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 1 30 p m at Ketola Funeral Home with Rev Oliver A Hallberg officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery Wakefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor J. Niemi
Bessemer Township
Grand View Hospital
Mr. Niemi
Mmajoki
Vaasan Lazni
Finland
United States
Hilma Laitinen
Waino Saily
Bessemer
Atvo
Elmer
Ketola Funeral Home
Oliver A. Hallberg
Lakeside Cemetery
Wakefield
Also Mentioned on This Page
BY Pat Perotti
Ivy
University 100 of
Virginia Ja
Cobson
IBM
James Swanson
Northland
Bessemer Business & Professional Women’s Club
Joseph Mack
Home Extension
Gavan
Ree Spassinte Co
Robert Hellman
Himry Korhonen
Richard Salmela
John Sartoris
John Bergman
Reuben Johnson
John Negro
John Kandilas
Rain Olena
Karen Shave John Samarziya
Richard Massie
Chester Brassaw
Uating
Bill Stefanik
Joe Calabro
Elmer Sandin
Paul Brach
Joseph Baratone
Vienna Gustafson
Sovenson
Axel Tenlen
Sentrin Ee
Willard Seeke
Dick Koski
Ray Milewski
Joe Laurich
Brite Oberstores
Marian Gamache Pooler
West
Bill No
Tony Plesh
P. O. Box
John Rowett Sr
Harold Nygaard
Escanaba
Jennie Skinnard
Marquette
Paul F. Becker
Gogebic
Knights Templar
Grand Commandery of
Flint
VFW Auxiliary
Frank Kovacevich
Church of
E. Pancheris
John F. Kennedy
Alfred Facchinello
Philip Yatchak, Ramsay
Aldo Certano
Superior
Dave Brach Jr
Woodruff, Wis
Malcolm Gustafson
Herman Gustafson
John Modjewski
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