Bessemer to Hold School Election Monday June 10
Bessemer voters will go to the polls Monday from 9 a m to 8 p m for the annual school election. Voting will occur at the High School Washington School and Barber School. Four candidates appeared on the ballot: Dr. R J Mullen Dr C E Stevens Daniel J Kulascewicz and Basil J Buchko, though Kulascewicz and Buchko reportedly withdrew. The court upheld a ruling affecting board size and terms, with seven board members now serving four year terms.
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Bessemer
Washington School
Barber School
R. J. Mullen
C. BE
Stevens
Daniel J. Kulascewicz
Basil J. Buchko
Kulascewicz
Buchko
Dr. Mullen
Dr. Stevens
Board of Education
U P to Mark Railroad Week in the Upper Peninsula
Railroad week will be celebrated June 10 to 15 in the Upper Peninsula with public meetings led by local officials and railway employees from Escanaba, Gladstone, and related lines. G W Brown urges the public to embrace a new railroad consciousness as railways showcase streamlining, improved roadbeds, and air conditioned cars.
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Upper Peninsula
Michigan
America
G. W. Brown
Wells
Escanaba and Lake Superior Railway
Escanaba
Gladstone
Soo Line
Chicago and North Western
Lake Superior
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Pacific
Kanda
Hagerman Leads Booster Club Efforts in Carson City Oil Push
M A Hagerman former Bessemer resident serves as executive secretary and contact man for the Carson City Booster Club as oil discoveries spur publicity. The May report notes strong finances near 500 dollars, a one mill levy for publicity, rail and pipeline projects, an oil refinery, and the Crystal Refining Company with local stockholders. The Wolverine Pipe Line and Pure Oil pipelines plan loading docks at Carson City while Noonan Crede Transportation will ship crude oil to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hagerman
Bessemer
Booster Club
Carson City
Mich
Boosters Club
Carson City Gazette
K of C. Hall
Ray B. Owen
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk Western Railway
Michigan
Canadian National Railway
Montreal
Crystal Refining Company
E G. Guy
Mt. Pleasant
J ¢C Fleckenstein
Ionia
Mr. Fortney
Wolverine Pipe Line Corporation
Montvalm-Gratiot County
Pure Oil
Noonan Crede Transportation Company
Chicago
Melvin Mattson Dies After Illness
Melvin Mattson aged 15 died at 3 a m Sunday in Grand View hospital after an illness. Born in Bessemer on December 23 1929 he was a local school pupil. Survived by father Leander Mattson three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held Tuesday at Frick funeral home with burial at Hillcrest cemetery Rev Jacob Hirvi officiating pallbearers Emil Gerovich Steve Baksic Jeza Harju Leslie Mikkola Albert Ignetti Kino Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Mattson
Grand View Hospital
Bessemer
Leander Mattson
Frick Funeral Home
Hillveat
Jacob Hirvi
Emil Gerovich
Steve Baksic
Jeza Harju
Leslie Mikkola
Albert Ignetti
Kino Hill
Hold Funeral of Anvil Youth
An 18 year old Anvil youth George Perpich died at 4 15 o clock Thursday afternoon at Newport hospital of pneumonia after a brief illness. Born in New Duluth May 9 1916 he was a 1934 Bessem er High School graduate. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Michael Perpich three brothers Michael John and Frank and three sisters Anna Mary and Frances Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St Sebastian Catholic church Rev C J Swoboda officiating burial was in Hillcrest cemetery Pallbearers were Frank Mesich George Delich Frank Halorec George Smiljanich Frank Savera and Join Stemphiar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perpich
Newport Hospital
New Duluth
Bessemer High School
Michael Perpich
Michael
John
Frank
Anna
Mary
Frances
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
C. J. Swoboda
Berial
Hillrest
Frank Mesich
George Delich
Frank Halorec
George Smiljanich
Frank Savera
Stemphiar
Emergence Order Spares Entry of Sereiga Silver Opsin
The United Gesece Treasury issues an emergency decree allowing the entry of Sereiga silver opsin into the country, citing urgent economic or strategic needs. Officials did not specify the exact rationale or timeline for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Gesece Treasury
Sereiga
Five Candidates Seek Township School Board Seats
Five candidates vie for two trustee berths in Bessemer township. Incumbents Edward J. Mahan and Adelard Parent of Puritan seek reelection. Challengers Arthur Koski and David Rizzie of Ramsay and John H. Nelson of South Bessemer also run. Electors meet at Ramsay town hall by 5 pm election day to set taxes and district salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Township
Ramsay and
Puritan
Edward J. Mahan
Adelard Parent
Arthur Koski
David Rizzie
Ramsay
John H. Nelson
South Bessemer
Ramsay Town Hall
Jury verdict awards damages in Wigman suit
A circuit court jury awarded Mrs. Henry Wigman of Bessemer township $7 856 in damages against the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company for injuries from a sidewalk fall in front of the Ironwood store on January 7 1933. The panel deliberated 24 hours after an 11 day trial term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wigman
Bessemer Township
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Wiemann
Ironwood
G. Driscoll
Ontonagen
Flambeau Indian Trail Planned From Woodruff to Manitowish
A 23 mile highway project named the Flambeau Indian Trail will be built this year from Woodruff in Oneida county to just east of Manitowish in Iron County. The route will pass lakes and Lac du Flambeau village, with 18 miles through the Flambeau Indian reservation under U S Indian Service supervision. About $72,000 of the $100,000 cost will be funded by the federal government, the rest by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Oneida County
Manitowish
Irons County
Flambeau
U. S Indian Service
Michigan Tech Graduation Bests Many in 1935 Class
The Michigan College of Mining and Technology awarded 126 bachelor of science degrees at the June 6 commencement. President Charles R. Hook and Detroit city engineer Joseph S. Stringham received honorary Doctor of Engineering. Advanced degrees went to 17 graduates in mining, civil, mechanical, metallurgical, and chemical engineering, chemistry, and geophysics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan College of Mining and Technology
Michigan Tech
Charles R. Hook
American Rolling Mill Co
Middletown
Ohio
Joseph S. Stringham
Detroit
Gogebic County Set for Yearly Fair Plans
Gogebic county farm community awaits this year's county fair with enthusiasm. Premium list prepared by agricultural office aims for June 15 distribution to farmers. Fair board includes William R. Hellen as president and A. W. Holmberg as secretary treasurer with Y. H. Hanson as assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmberg
Hanson
Gogebic County
Board of Supervisors
Fair Board
William R. Hellen
A. W. Holmberg
Y. H. Hanson
Wakefield
Lower Soo Line Tracks In City Relayed To Smooth Traffic
Tracks on Moore street near the Soo Line were detoured last week as the line is being relayed and lowered to remove bumps. About 25 men work on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Soo Line
Trafic
Old County Road
Moore Street
Soo Line
Orlo Carlson Wins Trip To Washington
Orlo Hilmer Carlson, a student at Michigan State College in East Lansing and resident of Anvil location, was named one of four state delegates to the national H club camp in Washington D C from June 19 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlo Hilmer Carlson
Michigan State College
East Lansing
The
Anvil Locaton
Washington, D. C
Legion May Sponsor July 4 Celebration in Bessemer
Peter Gedda Post No. 27 of the American Legion discussed a possible Fourth of July event in Bessemer. Sponsorship hinges on local business support and a plan to consult the Bessemer Business Men's Association. A committee will also study operating the nearby Cotton Club and potential carnival bookings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gedda
The
American Legion
Bessemer
Legion
Cotton Club
Military Ball a Big Success in Local Legion Event
The fourth annual Military Ball by Peter Gedda Post No 27 of the American Legion last Friday evening at the Handrome drew 545 couples. Dan Russo and his Orioles of Chicago played, earning praise as the best local music in years. The event featured a 15 minute silent drill by Bessemer High School R O T C unit. The venue was decorated in a black and white checkerboard motif.
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Peter Gedda
American Legion
Handrome
Dan Russo
Orioles
Chicago
Legion
Strondrome
Branch Office Opened in Ironwood for Agriculture Department
A branch office of the solicitor of the department of agriculture starts operations in Ironwood with J Needham Fagin of Sault Ste Marie in charge. Walter J Maxcey of Ontonagon begins duties as abatractor in the Marquette office. The North Range Mining Co employs 65 men at the Forbes mine in Iron River, leased last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Ironwood
J. Needham Fagin
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
Walter J. Maxcey
Ontonagon
North Range Mining Co
Forbes
Iron River
Largest American bulk freighter on Great Lakes iron ore trade
The steamship Harry Coulby rated at 13 000 tons capacity with a 19 foot draft is described as the largest American bulk freighter in the iron ore and coal trade on the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Coulby
Irom
Great Lakes
Corrigan McKinney Steel Ships Iron Ore From Three Ranges
Corrigan McKinney Steel Co. announces shipment of iron ore from three ore ranges. The move highlights ongoing supply dispatches to manufacturing partners amid steady demand.
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Corrigan, McKinney Steel Co
Destitute Families Enter California Daily Reported
Statistics from San Francisco indicate about 100 destitute families enter California each day, highlighting ongoing migration pressures and social welfare implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Local Mines Cut $125,000 In State Valuation Decrease
The 1935 valuation on Bessemer mines set by the state tax commission totals 2,112,000, down from 2,237,000 in 1934 a reduction of 125,000. Reductions applied to non operating mines with the Palms taking the largest cut at 90,000 Colby 10,000 Tilden 20,000 and Houghton 5,000. Valuations follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Bessemer
Colby
Tilden
Houghton
Jack Potass
Bessemer Wins Forestry Service Headquaters Location
Wakefield loses bid for the new Forestry service headquarters due to high land values. A department member says Wakefield's central location was offset by unreasonable and exorbitant land prices making purchase impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Forestry Service
Wakefield
Department
Wauakefield News
City to receive funds for new sewage plant
A wire from the state Public Works Administration in Lansing informs city officials that government funds for the Bessemer sewage disposal plant are authorized and will arrive within a week. Work on the plant is slated to begin in a few days, according to local authorities.
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State Public Works Administration
Lansing
Bessemer
Focal
No important mining district found in U S since 1907
A historical note states no significant new mining district has been discovered within the United States since the year 1907, marking a long gap in major mineral discoveries.
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The
U. S
Bank Middlemen Hold Vast U S Rail Bond Portfolio
Banks and investment firms control more than the total issue of U S railroad bonds. Commercial and savings banks dominate the holdings, reflecting a concentrated credit investment pattern and broad market interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Igaorence
Township Plans Special Election for Town Hall Bond
Bessemer township schedules a June 28 vote to authorize a 30000 bond for buying land and building and furnishing a town hall in the Puritan precinct. The move follows a May 22 petition and long local push for a west end community building. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm at Ramsay town hall and Puritan building. Registration Saturday June 8 at Ramsay and Puritan sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Township
Ramsay
Puritan
West End
Puritan School
Poor Farm
Ramsay Town Hall
Puritan Township
State Aid Totals For Gogebic Split To Schools
The fifth installment of Act 236 state aid totals 1 743 382, bringing 1934 35 allocations to 7 457 203 since January 1. Gogebic county distributes 34 205 with Bessemer schools at 10 379 and Ironwood at 23 826. U P counties list separate sums for Alger Baraga Chippewa Delta Dickinson Gogebic Houghton Iron Mackinac Marquette Menominee Ontonagon Schoolcraft.
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Gogebic County
Bessemer
Ironwood
U. P
Alger
Baraga
Chippewa
Delta
Dickinson
Gogebic
Houghton
Iron
Mackinac
Marquette
Menominee
Ontonagon
Schoolcraft
Concrete on US-13 extends to Fifield Wisconsin
A north south Wisconsin highway feeder to Michigan's Upper Peninsula is being upgraded to concrete to Fifield by the tourist season opening. A gap at Prentice remains due to relocation and an overpass dispute. Frost-related thaw damage has worsened gravel roads in northern Wisconsin this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Fifield
Wis
Prentice
Upper Michigan
Woodsman Killed After Being Struck on US 2
A 46 year old woodsman died Monday night after being hit by a car driven by Arthur Berlin of Ironwood along US 2 near the city eastern limits. He died en route to Grand View hospital from a fractured skull and multiple injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestor Sale
Arthur Berlin
Ironwood
Grand View Hospital
Swimming speeds of medium freshwater fish
The maximum swimming speed of medium sized freshwater fishes appears to be about seven miles an hour, with the possibility of a bound at nearly three times this rate.
Johnny Seymour Drives In Indianapolis Memorial Race
Escanaba driver Johnny Seymour handled one of the cars in the Indianapolis speed race Memorial Day event as part of local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Seymour
Escanaba
Indianapolis
Fore and AM exchange on need and blame in humorous chat
A brief cartoonish dialogue shows Fore lamenting financial strain and seeking aid while AM questions the motive, turning the exchange into a light social joke about responsibility and plea.
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Frank Barnich
State Supreme Court
Driscoll
Honora Byrne
Mullen
Barnich
John Marchello
Jane Q. Massie
Byrne
Frank B. Abelman
Charles H. Lutz
Hagerman
R. A Ambrose
Ira Cummings
Barak
ANVIL
Wigman
Gogeric Tech
Gonebic Range
Charles Armas Highhill
George John Monti
Frederick Jeffery May, Jr
Alexander J. Gorski
Gunnar J. Sorenson
Harold H. Johns
Eino Olson
Hellen
Orlo Carlson
Washington
Legion May
Marquette County
West End Hall
Gogeric
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