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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
5
The Bessemer Herald, published every Friday by The Herald Publishing Company in Bessemer Michigan, lists Rupert W Wrobleski and Maurice R Burt as publishers with a $2.00 annual subscription in advance.
Professor C. C. Wiggins of Northern State Teachers College Marquette argues in a talk on Iron Mountain that the Townsend plan moves through ignorance ridicule and acceptance stages. He says many people are from Missouri needing convincing of the Townsend scheme before they will believe in its practical working.
A guide emphasizes that most high way crashes stem from careless overtaking. It urges drivers to check for oncoming traffic before passing and to move left a safe distance, then not return to the right until clear. Cutting in too quickly is a leading cause of fatal accidents.
Traffic records at the Straits of Mackinac show a 16.5 percent rise in vehicles during Memorial Day weekend, signaling growing tourist travel in Michigan for 1939. Five ferries run on summer schedules for the first time this year, per State Highway Commissioner Murray D. Van Wagoner.
The report shows 5.185 million vehicles moved during the five day holiday weekend, up from 4.456 million in the same period last year.
Advice stresses kerosene safety, proper storage, and daylight filling. It warns against improper wiring and overheating near wood, urges metal incinerators for rubbish, and promotes extinguishers and ashtrays in camps and cars to prevent fires and protect life and property.
A reader recalls attending a double feature at Ironwood last week. The show changed twice, and the writer stayed until the end after discovering an enormous wad of gum left on the seat they chose to park in.
The article explains soda jerker slang like shoot a drink and burn one used across diners and drugstores. It describes phrases such as shoot a picnic for a four person cola and Kelly on two for two limeades, reflecting regional jargon in beverage service.
Two cops a fireman and a brother helped extract the speaker from a theatre incident with the management settling the cleaning costs.
An area notice announces a 9 p m curfew for the summer affecting boys and girls. No details are given on enforcement or expected impact.
Denny says he has attended every Military Ball Junior Prom Easter Monday and New Year’s Eve dance since arriving years ago. Congratulations to Jim C and the Legion for another fine M B. Sam W Menominee is urged to visit the old home town on the 4th to see past Bessemer celebrations balloon ascensions. Percy B. was valedictorian of his class eons ago.
Thousands of graduating seniors echo a common question as they consider their next steps after commencement. The mood mixes optimism with uncertainty about careers further study and life choices.
Crystal Falls residents wake at 5 a.m. to a woodpecker hammering a metal ball atop the local school. The Diamond Drill reports Roselle of Galesburg suggests covering the ball with heavy cloth, while chamber officials warn the bird may move to other balls. Citizens remain split between drastic action and milder measures as the bird persists.
The fragment describes a coded ordering system using beverage names and slang. It assigns colors hair colors to orders and maps phrases to drinks like lemon soda and chocolate malted milk. It also lists numeric codes such as 41 for awaiting service and 86 for exhausted item, plus an SOS 31 meaning to lock the door.
A reflective column by Mr. Small Spud urges a weekly kindness movement amid national concern. The writer contrasts public vigor with need for improved education and cooperation, advocating a recurring Be considerate and Pleasant to your Fellow Men Week to foster habit.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Associate and Assistant Household Equipment Specialists at 3200 and 2600 yearly, and Horizontal Sorting Machine Operators at 1260. Applications due June 26 eastern states or June 29 western states. Qualifications listed. contact John B. Springhetti for full details.
Secretary of State Harry EF Welly names Addison C Alguire of Gladstone divisional head district 3 in the shite department. Alguire serves as adjutant of the Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion Posts as the effort eyes the entire Upper Peninsula.
In a playful exchange, BAD HABIT jokes about sleep talk as Witey mocks his bridge bid during a casual game. The quip highlights their competitive banter and a lighthearted dining room scene.
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