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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
1
In Bessemer city and township elections three city candidates seek seats with two full three year terms available. Incumbents Jane Massie and John Marchello run for reelection while Mamie Rice also campaigns. Balloting occurs next Monday.
Voters will decide city and township school board races. Edwin C. Carlson of Anvil seeks president. Treasurers include A Jake Fink of Ramsay with opponents Marion Jurakovich and Walter Kaunsisto. Terms three years. City polling 2 pm to 8 pm. township 10 am to 4 pm. Meetings presided by Dr. C. E. Amdeman of Anvil.
Mex Clavere Romback, a Bessemer alumna, was elected president of the Waller High School Parent-Teachers Association in Chicago. She is the former Goldsworthy Martens, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Martens, now residing in Chicago. Romback also earned a delegate role to the Illinois State PTA convention at the Stevens Hotel. The Weller High School in Chicago lists 84 students with assistant principal John L Finkysorr, once a chemistry teacher at Bessemer High School.
The Seamen's Union of the Great Lakes with its executive board demands wage raises for Lake Carriers' Association members and a guaranteed eight months work. They seek $100 monthly for ordinary seamen and coal passers, up from $72, while able seamen and oilers would rise from $36 to $125.
The Diamond Necklace spectacle forms along the Great Northern docks at Allonger Bay Wisconsin near Duluth. The distant lights create a brilliant seasonal view during navigation, drawing the nickname from its dazzling display.
Gogebic Ore Estimate It 18 projects iron ore shipments from the Gogebic range reaching 4,200,000 tons this season an increase of about 25 percent over the 1935 season.
Farmers can obtain portoMs to shoot animals and birds harming crops and must surrender carcasses to local conservation officers under the new policy.
A Northwestern Motor bus en route to Iron River left the road two miles east of Marenisco when steering gear locked. Driver Tony Bertetto 25 and four passengers escaped serious injury. injuries include a broken collar bone a broken rib a head injury and cuts. Injured were treated at CCC Camp Gogebic and Marenisco hospital.
The state G A R encampment will be held in Battle Creek from June 12 to June 18 1936. Officials urge veterans to attend and participate in the events and ceremonies planned across the week.
Bernard E. Larson of Ironwood declares his candidacy as the first Republican for prosecuting attorney. A 1925 Ironwood high school graduate and 1933 University of Michigan law school alum, he has practiced law in Ironwood, serves as circuit court commissioner, and is in his second year as secretary of the Gogebic County Bar Association.
Fifty four seventh and eighth graders at St Sebastian's school receive Michigan Reading Circle certificates for worthy reading achievement. Certificates are signed by the state superintendent and Michigan Education Association officials, funded by St Theresa's Guild. Michael Lampart won Benziger Company prize for best essay Why I Like Father Finn's Books.
A carnival will appear in Belase mer during the week of June 29 after a city council permit granted Monday night to the Eagles lodge. Peter Cena presented the lodge's request. Location will be set by Mayor Henry James, the building and grounds committee, and lodge and carnival representatives.
Reported U S navy strength is expected to rise from 83 500 ships and personnel to a larger total this year amid ongoing budget negotiations and strategic reviews.
The Bessemer high school band led by Harry Reinhold plans summer concerts starting June 10 in the city and continuing weekly through July 29. Additional shows are set at Barber school and Ramsay with about 60 players from five junior high schools. A string orchestra and freshman lessons accompany the program.
The fifth annual Military Ball at the Trandrome last Friday night, under Peter Gedda Post No. 27 of the American Legion, drew about 425 couples from across the district. Leonard Keller and his NBC orchestra provided the music at the event, which featured an outdoor decor with blue sky and star motifs. Legion committee members listed include James Carpenter chairman, Charles Scavarda, Leonard Kalasavicz, Alois Mazanec, and John Knobloch.
Seventy six residents from Bessemer Ramsay Puritaa and surrounding areas were granted final naturalization in Judge George O Driscoll's circuit court last Friday morning. John W Held of Duluth oversaw the hearing as naturalization examiner. Seven from Bessemer and five from the township received citizenship. Names include Anton Cerne Giusepe Grassi Fortunado Panozzo Ida Stancher Maria Ulvila Hilda Ulginen Anna Vojtila Matt Korkiamaki Slavko Kal an Gustta Yalonea and Stephen Guich.
Albion Michigan unveiled a $226000 city bell funded by government and local contributions. The unit serves as a civic symbol and ceremonial centerpiece for official events.
Judge George O. Driscoolt presided in Ontonagon as federal resettlement site in Ironwood was selected east of Section 12 road. Federal funds allocated for land purchase. No new WPA projects will start before July 1. existing jobs and delayed building work proceed as weather cooperates.
Richard Banfield, former Gogebic County treasurer for two terms about 25 years ago, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for treasurer at the upcoming September primary.
In April Michigan oil production declined yet remained above the million barrel mark, preserving a record of 16 consecutive months with output exceeding one million barrels.
Officials from Upper Michigan cities and villages plan a two day conference in Marquette June 11 and 12 to tackle local government issues. The Michigan Municipal League sponsors the event with participation from at least 3 dozen officials including mayors council members village officers and city engineers.
Sup ervisor Ralph C Olson of Bessemer chairs the court house jail and grounds committee which has ordered repairs to the court house roof with bids to be opened on June 15.
Library hours for the city library at Washington School run 1 to 8 30 am in summer. The high school library schedule remains on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.
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