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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
2
The notice states second class matter registration on May 26 1900 at Bessemer Michigan. It lists weekly publication by the Herald Publishing Company located at 109 East Mary Street and provides subscription rates of 2.00 per year 1.50 for nine months 1.00 for six months and 0.50 for three months.
A. D. Johnston seniors receive diplomas at tonight's commencement. The article includes Lafayette Young's twenty one musings on life, work, and values, urging joy, resilience, and responsibility. It then highlights Upper Peninsula attractions near Chicago and Detroit, noting scenic spots, industry, and abundant lakes for summer visitors.
Blessed by pleasant weather in April and May, most Peninsula resorts have prepared for an earlier-than-usual start for the 1952 summer tourist season. Reports from Florida, California and other winter resort areas suggest the Upper Peninsula tourist industry is in for a better than ever season with proved accommodations and overnight stops.
A hectic week spans weather shifts and local events as Sholom Seniors prepare for commencement. News notes include Drive-In theatre talks, school vacation near, and a Tiger trade stirring Detroit fans. The piece blends teen, civic, and sports items from a mid century local paper.
George Autio recalls his first day at school when a woman asked how to spell dog and he responded I told her. The anecdote highlights a child's innocent pride and a memorable moment from early education.
Mr. Newman lectures on gravity while students react with wit. The Bessemer track team stayed at the Northland Hotel in Marquette last week where Hal Hansen reads a newspaper in the lobby as a dark skinned chauffeur asks a pointed, race related question. Kathleen Chiambretti, John Bongiovanni Jr and Sr feature in punctuating and exam papers in a playful classroom vignette. Ray Super is challenged to use the word diadem in a sentence about railroad crossing safety.
Men of the city school faculty and maintenance force honored James Carpenter who was departing for army service with a party at Henry Hoffman cottage on Lake Gogebic. Commencement for 122 seniors set for June 5 at A D Johnston high. Valedictorian Kenneth Youngquist and salutatorian Serafeen Koski named. Senior banquet awards Knights of Columbus trophy to M W conference champions. School play featured Mark Jurakovich Herbert and Margaret Wrobleski as Elizabeth, with others in roles. Clarence Negri paid first half of 1942 taxes due September 15. Edward Nestor Laine, 57, died after a three year illness.
Raymond W Pokela of Puritan, honor student from A D Johnston high school class of 1932, named one of 16 best all around male students in the Midwest to win the University of Chicago two year honor entrance scholarship.
A quirky verse playfully questions body parts and functions. Ruth rides in a new car with Sgt MacGregor watching from the back seat as Ruthlessly new gossips emerge. Clarence Hoeft contemplates obstetrics for college, while Keith Carlson jokes about cures before graduation.
The notice states an 8-6 score is not relevant and prohibits horses, cows and other domestic animals from wandering freely in the streets and alleys of Bessemer, enforcing municipal control over livestock.
In the Bessemer Town ship schools oratorical event John Kachur won first honors with Liberty or Death while Kenneth Anderson placed second with The Goblins. Lusty local clouting and Weindorf’s pitching led Bessemer to a 4-3 win over Wakefield. Heinie James and Johnny Kubloch starred at the plate.
June 11 marks graduation for the A. D. Johnston class with eighteen seniors receiving diplomas. Minor local notes include Montreal mine miners striking for higher wages and the new First National Bank foundation work under contract by C. Hansen. Community updates mention Andrew Drolson visiting from the lake and a newborn nine pound baby born to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Williams on June 6.
Extra copies of the Herald are available at the Ben Franklin store and the Herald office for readers wanting more editions.
Fifty years ago this week marks the nearing end of the school year as thirteen graduates, the largest class since the district’s organization, prepare to receive diplomas Friday night. Valedictorian Frances Rowe and salutatorian Blanche Gray lead the senior group.
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