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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Tony Bugni announce the birth of a daughter on May 30. E W Dover of Antigo Wisconsin spent Sunday with his daughter Doris Doner. Mrs Swan Erickson left Thursday for Chicago to visit her son Albert and relatives.
Weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs William Ryan were Frank Carney and his son Bernard of Antigo. Mrs Mary Backen from Ironwood joined Memorial Day weekend guests of Mrs Iver Hagen.
Mr and Mrs George Supercynski hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs George Wolean and their children from Duluth for a family gathering.
James Taylor arrived Wednesday from Detroit to renew acquaintances and visit in Bessemer, his longtime home.
Miss Lenore Kitto arrived Friday from Detroit to spend her vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Kitto.
Mrs Ed Piper came back Thursday from Virginia Minnesota where she spent ten days as guest of Mr and Mrs George Milroy Ruth Ostby left Friday for Chicago after a two week vacation at her parents home Mr and Mrs Edward Ostby Mr and Mrs Frank Erletz from Duluth left Monday for home after visiting three days with Mr and Mrs Gust Carlson Miss Henrietta Ferrari of Crosby Minnesota arrived Wednesday to spend the remainder of the week as guest of Mr and Mrs Felix Barbacov i
Theodore Bielecki and Frank Nov asconte, students at Stout Institute in Menomonie, are spending the summer vacation at their homes in this city.
Mr and Mrs C E Richards hosted Sunday and Monday guests Mrs Richards brother Nathan Hughes and friend Robert Cismeski of Berlin Wisconsin during a short visit in town.
Mrs Frank Polkus returns home from Grand View hospital after injuries from an auto accident. Coleraine residents George Meyers and family visit relatives here. Mrs Olsen comes back from Battle Creek after visiting Miss Gertrude Nelson post appendicitis surgery. Coehran returns from Portland to see family. Charles Wuestmeck of Milwaukee heads home after a week visiting relatives. Gogebic County highway engineer FL Winkler attends memorial unveiling for Frank F. Rogers. Mrs John Shea of Iron Mountain visits the city as guest of the Winkowskis. Mrs Otto Torell and Mrs Julius Velin plan sailings to Sweden via Montreal and expect mid August return. Mr and Mrs Sager Burke of Duluth leave after two weeks with Mrs Halama Sr. Mr and Mrs Frank Pischback visit relatives. John Lucas joins them. James Mille, former Berstemer resident, arrives visiting city for Masonic and Odd Fellows events. Northern State Teachers College students spend Memorial Day here.
The text lists weekend guests including Joe Loncharte Leonard Jezek Peter Petranek and Mary Mautino all aged seven. Mr and Mrs H E Kissler and Mr and Mrs Harold Miller returned Sunday to Appleton after visiting Mrs Kisslers sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs James Piper.
Mrs W G Knobloch entertained her daughter Mrs Don Denneson son David and granddaughter Miss Doris Schaffer of Green Bay who arrived Memorial Day and returned home Tuesday keeping a short but pleasant visit record with family.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Aakula arrived Friday from Duluth to visit Mrs. Aakula's mother Mrs. Rose Anderson. Tina Anderson remained for a longer visit and left for home yesterday.
Mrs Henry Paakkonen of Swan River Minnesota arrived last Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs Valentine Lippola of Mercedes Texas to spend the rest of the week with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Emil Kelto
Miss Bertha Ham arrives Monday from Spokane Washington where she has been teaching to spend the summer vacation at her mother Mrs. William Ham’s home. She spent the past week visiting friends in Chicago en route home.
George Waters left Monday for Madison where he is employed after spending the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Waters. Miss Ida Hilligan accompanied him to Appleton and also spent the weekend visiting his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roberts and son Jack join Mrs. E. Piper and James Piper for a Marquette trip to meet Mrs. Ed. Lindbergh of Sault Ste. Marie Mich who will visit the Piper home. Hjalmer Turpeinen leaves for Calumet to attend the St. Paul Finnish Lutheran church delegate role at the Lake Superior District convention through Sunday, with Mrs. Jacob Mannie also attending.
Delmar Proctor, son of Mr and Mrs James Proctor, underwent appendectomy at Grand View hospital and is recovering rapidly. He works for the A and P store and was to transfer June 1 to Three Lakes Wisconsin. A group including Miss Sadie Abelman Mrs Charles Duda and Mrs Jennie McDonald drove to Ashland Tuesday evening where Evelyn McDonald, a St Josephs hospital nurse, treated throat infection. The party also attended graduation exercises at the hospital.
VrsFL EL Eastman hosted Priscilla society members of Zion Lutheran church Ironwood Tuesday night at 8 o clock.
The Rev Russell Nelson of Ramsay delivered a sermon to inmates at Goeeble County Infirmary Sunday afternoon Mrs Nelson pleased her listeners with two vocal solos accompanied on the piano by Mrs Fred Whitburn.
Wednesday evening at the Pearce home members of the bridge club enjoyed a delicious dinner at 6 30 o clock. Bridge was played at three tables and prizes for high were awarded to Mrs Peter Weedin and A J Matteson.
WH Carrick safety engineer at the Trantom mine led a discussion on public safety concerns. Officials and workers heard updates on protective measures, inspections, and emergency procedures amid ongoing mining operations.
At Tuesday noon the Rotary club plans a safety aware meeting and, at county agricultural agent C. E. Gunderson's request, will sponsor a potato club. Ten boys from city and township will raise certified potatoes under the program.
The American Legion Auxiliary delegates will attend the Legion and Auxiliary convention in Crystal Falls on June 12 14 and 18. The Bessemer unit postpones its regular meeting from June 12 to June 19 when Mrs Charles Duda and Mrs Charles Lutz will give reports and represent the local unit at the convention.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Leone Nelson of Ironwood to Bruno Hellman of Detroit. The ceremony occurred May 81 at 7 oclock at St Paul Lutheran Church in Detroit. The couple will reside in Detroit where the groom is employed.
A surprise party marked Gloria Ochis seventh birthday hosted by her parents Mrs. and Mr. Joseph Ochis for first and second graders at St Sebastian parochial school. Mrs. Ochis assisted by Miss Antoinette Pairolero and Miss Louise Mautino. 30 classmates attended and each received a favor with refreshments served.
June Anne Loncharte was honored on her twelfth birthday at her parents home Mr. and Mrs. Robert Loncharte Wednesday afternoon. Twenty eight friends gathered for games and contests with prize awards. At nine o clock a lunch was served by Mrs. Loncharte and Miss Annette Bozic. The guest received many pretty gifts.
California charter member James Mill of Bessemer Masonic Lodge No. 390 was guest of honor at a 6:30 PM banquet for 38 members in the Masonic club rooms, closing the lodge season. W. S. Baird spoke, the meeting closed with first degree work, and Mill received a watch chain and life membership. He will conclude his visit to Bessemer Saturday.
Pupils gave a public demonstration of drills dances and games learned in the last half of the school year during gym period before a full school audience. The program opened with the crowning of queen Audrey Running and closed with a procession of all students. Miss Margaret Cloud directed the event. After the program the audience viewed hallway art on the second floor.
Pupils from kindergarten through sixth grade participated in a program supervised by Miss Wear. The event showcased student efforts across grade levels and highlighted classroom achievements.
Twenty three Bes Semer Lady Maccabees members traveled by special bus to Marquette for the Upper Peninsula convention. Morning sessions dedicated to dedicating Maccabees quarters at St Marys hospital. In the Plasta drill teams competed with Ontonagon first, Lake Linden second, Ishpeming third. Bessemer group did not place but eighteen members with captain Mrs Mayme Berger appreciated the trip.
Sharon Lutheran church hosts a Wednesday evening recital with Miss Astrid Hansen presenting a varied program. pieces feature Krentz lin Frederick Otto, Morley Betty Koronski, Heins Edna Skagen, Peery Bobby Duda, Dram mond Thomas Proctor, Andre June Pecard, Schmoll David Winkowski, Morel Elizabeth Baird, Holt Rupert Otto, Dvorak Eileen Johnson, Durand Jean Graham, Nevin Helen Louise Hansen, Ritter Betty Jane Duda, Lack Loretta Frick, Rachmaninoff, Wollenhaupt Necora Cobb, Lavalee Irene Mayville, plus others in a student showcase.
The first June wedding in the city occurred Monday morning June 2 as Miss Jennie Morrison became the bride of John Ballone at St Sebastian's. Rev Charles J Swo boda officiated. The gown was pale green satin with lace, bouquet of sweet peas and roses. Attendant Miss Mary Ballone wore orchid tafte rn with roses. Best man was Peter Contratto.
The groom Ballone and bride planned a week long Lake Gogebic honeymoon after a breakfast for immediate families at the groom’s parents home. Ballone, a licensed undertaker and 1924 Bessemer graduate, is active in politics as Fourth Ward supervisor. Mrs. Ballone is a nurse at Grand View hospital. They will reside on Beecher Street in the city.
Miss Adalgisa Montesi chose June 5 for her marriage to Angelo Andrina. Rev Charles Swoboda officiated at St Sebastian Church at 8 am yesterday. The bride wore white georgette and silk lace with a pearl belt and carried a roses and sweet peas bouquet. Attendants wore yellow crepe, peach chiffon, and green satin. A wedding dinner for 100 followed at the bride’s home. The couple plan a 10 day trip to Sault Ste Marie and will reside in Bessemer after June 15. Out of town guests came from Virginia Minnesota Ironwood Iron Mountain and Tron Mountain.
Notice to contractors for sealed proposals by the Board of County Road Commissioners in Bessemer Michigan for a four inch one course concrete sidewalk along Sanitarium road from U S 22 to hospital walk. Bids due 2 PM CST June 1930. Plans may be examined at the commissioners office. A certified check for 200 must accompany proposals.
The Board of County Road Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. County Engineer C. F. Winkler signs and endorses the notice, indicating bid procedures and standards for the project solicitation.
Probate court in Bessemer sets October 7 deadline for filing claims against Charles Po Anderson deceased. Public notice required for three weeks in Bessemer Herald. Judge Harry K. Bay presiding. R C Solberg, Register of Probate.
We express sincere thanks to all who assisted us during our recent bereavement. The death of our beloved mother Mrs. Joseph Serra, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Schade, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hilton, Miss Josephine Serra.
The Chart family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the expressions of sympathy and assistance received after the loss of husband and father Joseph Chart. The family also thanks for the beautiful floral offerings from Mrs. Joseph Chart and Family.
Wanted: salesman with ante to sell our goods in Gegebic county during the season of 186. Barron Woolen Mill Col Barron, Wis Mig.
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