Bessemer Eagles Induct 37 Members in Joint Ceremony
Gogebic aerie No. 1908 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles concluded a membership drive with 37 candidates inducted at a special Sunday meeting. About 200 members attended as Worthy President Peter A Cena led the event, which moved to Wakefield Memorial building to accommodate Wakefield district members.
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Gogebic Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Peter A. Cena
Aerie
Bessemer
Wakefield Memorial
Wakefield
Gogebic Aerie
Michigan
Bessemer Lodge
Hancock
John McCarthy
Bronze Star Awarded to Lt. Edward E. Tousignant in France
Second Lieutenant Edward E. Tousignant of the Field Artillery, husband of Mrs. Gloria Tousignar, earned the Bronze Star for heroism from January 1 to 3, 1945 near Baerenthal France. He remained at his post directing tank destroyers under heavy fire, reconnoitered for optimal firing positions, and despite being cut off twice, guided his unit to inflict heavy casualties on advancing enemy infantry. His actions show conspicuous courage and devotion to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Tousignant
Gloria Tousignar
Field Artillery
Baerenthal
France
Tousignant
Mainwin Elose Hasson
VFW Auxiliary Chooses Girl for Camp Galilee
The Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a June 14 meeting to select a local post girl to represent the post at Camp Galilee for one week during the camp period. Members are urged to bring the name of a camp age daughter to aid the selection.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Camp Galilee
Bears Face Meat Shortage In Local Bear Activity
Chariel Minnen of Iironwood Township reports a meat scarcity affecting bears in Mud Creek area along the old Triplett road. A six month old calf on his farm was mauled by a black bear on June 4 causing significant injury, though the animal did not carry it away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariel
Iironwood Township
Severe frosts set gardens back across the county
Heavy frosts on June 3 and 4 chilled farms and veg plans with readings near 1s degrees F in low areas and as low as 22 F. White frost covered ground. strawberry and raspberry damage uncertain while blossoms show black rings. Tomato pepper and cabbage plants killed without protection prompt replanting and the note urges continued garden work despite frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Gardens
Farm Gardas
Barir
Harding Township Holds Graduation for Ninth Class
Last night Harding Township staged graduation exercises for the ninth class across four schools. diplomas were presented by John H. Nelson with Superintendent C. E. Carlson in charge. Music included solos by Diane Kent Ruth Chiapuzio and a Ramsay ninth grade chorus.
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Harding Schau
C. E. Carlson
John H. Nelson
Ramsay
Gasford Briley
Anvil
Kay Ann Provercher
Puritan
Fon W
EastUran
Lancreex
Prwessimel
Evonne Jocquart
Anvil School
Joan Nap
Mathew Jucikevich
Vera Cocco
Gayonl Briley
Deloris Bulinski
Floyd Ossiane
Ruth Chiapuzio
Frances Chiach
Edwin Balasz
Marion Krakovec
Harding School
Diane Kent
Dorothy Ruusula
Betty Ernikson
Marvin Nient
Leonard Korpi
Thomas Rui
Bernice Stengard
Patricia Kuusi
Dorothy Johnson
Joree Erickson
Ramsay Schoolk
Delores Anderson
John Rackman
Robert Barron
Estelle Beissel
Peggy Lou Bjork
Willam Collins
Richard Holmquist
Robert Bray
Joan Marleau
William Newman
Ruth Vivian
Mildred Peltola
June Jurma
William Sharpless
Taunv Waltee
Glen Rizzie
Roy Hall
Eugene Nieminen
Eugene Matula
Katherine Walczak
Harry Pearson
Puritan School
Lorraine Broemer
Angeline Ferro
Helen Gayan
Raymond Kangas
Frank Lampart
Eileen Matara
Violet Moro
Jack Nelson
Joseph Panosso
Kay Ann Provencher
Delbert Gustafson
Loretta Smollar
Bessemer election set with one city and five township candidates
The annual school election in Bessemer city and township is slated for next Monday, June 11. Mamie Rice seeks re election in the city as the only candidate, while five township candidates compete for terms. Poll hours and precinct locations are listed for both areas. Captain William F. Filter, son of Mrs. Katherine Filter, was killed in England on May 22. He served as a navigator in the 385th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and an air medal with three oak leaf clusters. He was born in 1917 in Bessemer and held prior service with the Michigan State Police. He leaves a widow, his mother, a brother, and a sister.
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Bessemer City
Mamie Rice
City
Bessemer Township
Julius Rigetti
Arthur Wahlberg
John Backman
Reino E. Laine
Steve Musatu
Washington
Ramsay
Puratau
William F. Filter
Katherine Filter
England
Filter
385Th
Eighth Air Force
Capt
Bessemer
Bessemer High School
Perri Institute
Big Rapids
Mich
Airoree
Michigan State Police
San Marcos
Texas
Dorothea Smith
Jeerson Barracks
Paul
Philippines
Mary
James Span
Duluth
Sergeant Jezek Plays Role in World War II Air Movement
Sgt. Jezek of Air Transport Command at Casablanca Base aids the massive North African logistic effort described by General Marshall as the greatest war move. He is part of a large unit moving European forces to the Pacific and the United States, under Col. Alexis B. McMullen. Jezek, from Bessemer Michigan, is married to Rachel Hodgson Jezek of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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ATC
Casablanca
Leo Ed J. Jezek
Peter Jez
Eevst
Silver Street
Bessemer, Mich
Jezek
Casablanca Air Base
Europe
United States
Pacific
Marshall
Air Transport Command
Alexis B. McMullen
Reading Into The Lowdown In Local Talk
A light remark notes that those asking for the lowdown on events expect plain talk. It underscores a civic seeming appetite for straightforward news interpretation.
Graduation Exercises Tonight at High School
Annual commencement exercises will be held tonight in the high school gym. Diplomas will be presented to 73 seniors. The program includes a processional and recessional by the high school band, invocations and benediction by Rev. P. B. Haist, salutatory by Cleopha Krocker, valedictory by John Kallander, selections by the band, address by Mr. L. H. Adolfson, presentation of the class by Supt. Ous, and presentation of diplomas by Dr. R. J. Mullen, president of the school board.
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P. B. Haist
Cleopha Krocker
John Kallander
L. H. Adolfson
Ous
R. J. Mullen
Library Aid Grant to City Library Receives State Support
The Bessemer Board of Education reports a $368.83 Library Aid grant from the State Board for Libraries. The funds support the Public Library at City Hall, owned by the School District, under the 1944 equalization program for Michigan libraries.
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Bessemer Board of Education
State Board For Libraries
Michigan
Patient Workers Deliver Neat Finishes Despite Slower Pace
Despite a slow pace and perceived lack of urgency, certain workers consistently produce thorough and tidy results, highlighting the value of steady, careful labor over rapid completion.
Former resident dies in Holland Michigan
Mrs James D. Vivian 68, a former Bessemer resident, died Monday in a Holland hospital after a heart ailment. She taught in Michigan and was married to James D. Vivian, purchasing agent for McKinney Steel. Surviving: husband, daughter Marjorie E. Vivian of Urbana, Illinois, and sister Mrs John Vivian of Golden Colorado. Funeral Thursday in Nibbelink Notier Chapel with Rev William C. Warner officiating. Burial Pilgrim's Home Cemetery.
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Bessemer
James D. Vivian
Holland
Mich
McKinney Steel Company
Vivians
Holland Evening Sentinel
Grace Episcopal Church
Order of Eastern Star
Woman's Literary Club
Marjorie E. Vivian
Urbana
John Vivian
Golden
Colo
Nibbelink-Notier Chapel
William C. Warner
Pilgrim’s Home Cemetery
Junior Gallants Reach Near-Quota Bond Sale Total
Junior Gallants Bond sales through June 5 reach 11 450 dollars out of 12 000 dollar quota, about 95 percent. Treasury awards go to Hal Hansen 1875 Ruth Hansen 675 Mary Ann Selin 650 Jon Lindquist 625 Margaret Bross 525 Adila Marie Anderson 525 Ruth Kallander 500 Maureen Burt 500 Harriet Van Holla 500 Dolores Matielli 500 Jack Sievila 500.
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Barber-Washington
Treasury
Hal Hansen
Ruth Hansen
Mary Ann Selin
Jon Lindquist
Margaret Bross
Adila Marie Anderson
Ruth Kallander
Maureen Burt
Herriet van Holla
Dolores Matielli
Jack Sievila
Boy Scouts Plan Two Day Camporee In Iron Gogebic Counties
Iron and Gogebic County Scouts assemble at Camp Nor rie for a two day Camporee with patrol camping meals K P and field events. Stanley Morse chairs planning with William Baird Carl Olson James Soverus Kermit Udd Rev C L Harriss Eric Tenlen Louis Pret ti and others directing activities and a council fire Saturday at 9.00 featuring camp life demonstrations and religious services for leaders and scouts. public invited.
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Iron
Stanley Morse
William Baird
Carl Olsor
Bessemer
James Soverus
Kermit
Lt George Serbin Guides Privateer to Two Jap Planes Down
Lt junior grade George Serbin of Bessemer Michigan flies a four engined PRIVATEER on a China Sea patrol near Radang Island when a DINAH patrol bomber and a JAKE observation plane are shot down in ten minutes. Serbin's exploits follow a routine search flight with Navy airmen credited for a double kill in flames.
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Philippines
George Serbin
U.S.N.R
Third Avenue West
Bessemer
Mich
Navy
Radang Island
Singapore
China Sea
Radang
Serkin
John Serbin
Local Soldiers Congratulated by Lt General Doolittle
Lt General James H. Doolittle congratulates Eighth Air Force personnel including SSgt Christy Rigonl Capt Edward R Kulik and Sgt Clement Maxin for air war achievements. Doolittle praises their role in defeating Germany while outlining the Eighth Air Force strength and impact on Allied operations.
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James Doolittle
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Bessemer Eagles
Hancock Aerie
Ed Tousignant
VFW Aux
Harding
Gogebic
Theodore A. Nesnanski
Clarence Wasson
Hugo Synkeima
Bernard Pelshaw
Joseph Bolich
William A. Koski
William Giachino
Joan L. Svukcowski
Stanley Borowiec
Edger Edmark
Robert Happ
Robert Duncy
Charles Koski
Bivccsis
Ynewecyu
Teel
Flac GH Mqmday
Flying Fortress
Sgt
A. D. Johnston
Northern College of Education
Marquette
Rachel Hodgson Jezek
No. Farwell St
Milwaukee
Wis
Holland, Mich
Junior Gallants
James H. Doolittle
Christy R. Rigonl
55Th Fighter Group
Anton Rigoul
S. Barber Street
Bes
Mer
Edward R. Kulik
Catherine Kulik
Bessene
Clement Maxin
Colby St
Doolittke
Germany
Eighth
Gu Enomg
Reich
Royal Air Force
U. S. 15Th Air Force
Ais
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