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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
1
The annual school elections in the City and Township will be held Monday, June 10, with voters choosing new school officials and approving measures in both jurisdictions.
A banquet hosted by VFW Post 3673 honored A Dohnston High School ROTC Senior Cadets. Attendees included VFW commander-elect Tanno Hedberg, schools superintendent Walter Newman, ROTC commander Major Nicholas Waddock, coachs Jack White and Carl Gregas, band instructor Fred Tezak, and medal recipients Ron Tormberg Larry Welchiski and Thomas Kulik for academic drill and command leadership. John Stelmark was master of ceremonies.
The VFW committee led by Robert Hellman organized a second major remodeling of the Super Valu Store on Highway US-2. New tweed carpet, adjustable shelving, copper facade baked goods department, and a 12 by 18 foot produce cooler enhance efficiency. Barbacovi Stancher note carpet warmth aids staff and customers. alpine interior and exterior theme reflect growth intentions.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lewis Lesky 70 of 604 3rd Ave W who died Friday May 24 at St Sebastian Church with Fr Crister Franczek officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery with pallbearers Floyd Lestina William Sommers Larry Jackovich Sam Purdy John Faselnick and John Turkal. The former Mary Grecko born Feb 2 1898 in Czechoslovakia came to the U S in 1905 and married Louis Lesky in 1914. She lived in Milwaukee and was a member of St Sebastian Church and its Ladies Guild. Also surviving are son Edward and daughter Mrs Helen Jackovich plus three grandchildren. Representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post attended the 15th District Rally at Dollar Bay with Post members John Stelmark Tania Hedberg Felix Slomkowski and Commander Kenneth Anderson and Auxiliary members including Mrs Newhouse elected 15th district junior vice president. Also noted were funeral visits by Mr and Mrs John Tarro of Milwaukee for his mother Mrs Maria Tarro of Montreal.
Mrs Bertha Lascody 89 died Thursday at Gogebic Hospital Wakefield after a three year illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at Frick Zielinski Funeral Home with Rev Frde Paalanen officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Born March 13 1879 in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States about 65 years ago and lived in the area with her husband John Lascody who died in 1917. Surviving are three sons John B Chicago Michael N Ironwood Andrew J Ramsay, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m at Frick Zielinski with Rev N N Shotwell and Rev Fred Paalanen officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers: Conrad Velin John Nahay Leonard Peterson Vern Hauta Joseph Gotta Leslie Anderson. Out of town attendees included several families from Chicago Minneapolis Neenah Marenisco Manitowish Waters and RanAge communities.
A retirement dinner for four Bessemer City schools staffers was held at St James Hotel with a punch bowl reception for 60 personnel and the Board of Education. Miss Fiella Knobloch spoke, praising retirees and noting students' achievements. Al Cinefetelli led a sing along.
Ground breaking for Go gebic Community College delayed due to national construction freeze. Dr. Perry expects the freeze to end within weeks. Residents urged to contact State Senator Mack, Congressman Ruppe, Rep. Hellman, and others to sponsor legislation lifting the freeze so the project can proceed.
The engagement is announced by Claudia Brown and Raymond Panosso with families from Cottage Grove Minnesota and Bessemer Township. Claudia is a 1962 Our Lady of Peace High School graduate, attended Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University, and teaches physical education at J. E. Murphy High School Hurley. Raymond is a 1954 A. D. Johnston High School graduate, attending Gogebic Community College, employed by United Parcel Service. An August wedding is planned.
A J Modjewski 67 of Alquist Street, former city street commissioner, died Friday morning May 24 at Divine Infant Hospital Wakefield. He was born September 3 1900 in Stockton Wisconsin and lived in Bessemer most of his life. He served 12 years as street commissioner and was a custodian of the Memorial Building before retiring in 1965. Survived by wife Anna Snarski and two sons Joseph and John, plus siblings and nine grandchildren. Funeral at St Sebastian Catholic Church with burial following.
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