Farmers Visiting Day Scheduled for June 21
A visiting day for farmers is set for June 21. An automobile inspection tour will include a stop touching Bessemer Township.
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
11
Donor Cars and Picnic Planned for Gogebic County Farm Tour
A Gogebic County farmers committee met with County Agent Gunderson to plan a farm inspection tour by automobile on Tuesday June 21. They list participants J K Jackson C E Johnson Rene Bergeron Walter J Anderson and Chas J Olson. The event includes visits to eight to ten dairy farms starting at 9 am from Ironwood Fair Grounds with a noon picnic at Rene Bergeron farm. Dr Eben Mumford and James A Waldron are expected speakers. John C Watson to lead community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
Gunderson
J. K. Jackson
C. E. Johnson
Rene Bergeron
Walter J. Anderson
Chas. J. Olson
Wakefield Bessemer
Ironwood
Fair Grounds
Dick Farm
Sunset Farm
Highland Sanitary Dairy
Maple Hill Dairy
Ironwood Township
Rere Bergeron
Anderson
Cloverdale
Fred Erickson
Bessemer Township
Erwin Township
Bessemer
Eben Mumford
Lansing
Michigan
James A. Waldron
John C. Watson
Baccalaureate Services for Class of 1921
Bessemer high school will hold baccalaureate services Sunday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Rev. Ernest Brown will preach the sermon and Rev. J A Burman will read the scripture and give the invocation. The program features hymns, anthems, solos, duets and violin obligato by local musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High School
Ernest Brown
J. A. Burman
Our Fathers
F. S. Hastings
Perle Kevern
A. J
Henry Smart
Nan Rund
Great Citizens Day on July 4 Plan by Women Club Leader
MRS. T. G. WINTER urges 2,500,000 General Federation of Women's Clubs members to promote a nationwide Citizenship Day on the Fourth of July. The proposal calls for inclusive, community wide celebrations honoring new citizens and young Americans with a flag procession, meaningful remarks, and a public welcome, turning the day into a lasting symbol of American citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Department of American Citizenship
America
Here's Hoping Bessemer Isn't Place of Bad Luck
Wisconsin couples seek marriage licenses in Bessemer while legal troubles unfold. Ashland Press reports Benjamin Potter, weighty seduction charge, in county jail on $500 bond, with June 20 hearing after divorce in 1920 and alleged marriage to Anna Squires in Bessemer. Superior Telegram notes divorce action by Mary Adeline Talaska against Gust Talaska, alleging abuse, child custody sought, and past duties at Ashland House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Bessemer
Ashland
Benjamin Potter
Potter
Anna Squires
Mich
Mary Adeline Talaska
Gust Talaska
E. S. Geraldson
Talaska
Bessemer, Mich
Rosalia Antoinette
Edward
Women's Club to Sponsor Tuberculosis Clinic in Bessemer
Miss Mary Garrick a Gogebic county nurse visited local schools to announce a tuberculosis clinic June 23 and 24 at Bessemer high school under Michigan health department auspices. Supt Cobb and Mrs William Guyer said rooms are available and people from Wakefield Watersmeet and Marenisco plan to attend. Garrick will remain to investigate cases and share information for the city and township clinics, with related dates in Ironwood June 20 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Garrick
Gogebic County
Michigan Department of Health
Bessemer Women’s Club
C. R. Cobb
Wakefield
Watersmeet
Marenisco
William Guyer
Women’s Club
Jarrick
Ironwood
Jack Shemsky Stops Red Erspamer at Ironwood Boxing
A crowded Ironwood legion hall hosted boxing last night with Jack Shemsky from Crystal Falls stopping Red Erspamer of Hurley in the sixth round after Erspamer’s corner threw in the sponge. Dick Hetherston from St Paul defeated Johnny Aspinwall of Hurley in four. Vern Morris of Bessemer outpointed Battling Johnson of Washburn in the prelim. Riley of Bessemer fought a draw with Young Secore of Hurley, as did Morris Crenno and Roy Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood Legion
Red Erspamer
Hurley
Jack Shemsky
Crystal Falls
Erspamer
Dick Hetherston
St. Paul
Johnny Aspinwall
Aspinwall
Vern Morris
Bessemer
Battling Johnson
Washburn
Micky Riley
Young Secore
Morris Crenno
Roy Scott
Ironwood
Businessmen Form 4th Program Committee
The main committee of 15 is appointed to organize the fourth program celebration. Local businessmen take charge coordinating events, securing speakers, and overseeing arrangements for the community observance.
Bessemer Plans July Fourth Celebration Committee Formed
A 15 member business group in Bessemer agreed to organize a July Fourth celebration with Dan J. Kulascewicz as chair and Joe Abelman as secretary. The main committee includes Frank W. Roman and Mayor Henry Hoffman among others. Subcommittees will be appointed to start preparations. The plan relies on local business donations and cooperation from the American Legion and Bessemer Athletic Association for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Dan J. Kulascewicz
Joe Abelman
Kulascewicz
Frank W. Roman
M. A. Haggerman
Judge W. S. Baird
Andrew Melanson
Sam J. Williams
John Kallander
C. E. Stevens
R. J. Mullen
R. W. Wrobleski
Henry Hoffman
Harry Patterson
Edwin R. Bayliss
Carl L. Solberg
Mr. Kulascewicz
Bessemer Students Exhibit Work At Local High School
The manual training and domestic science teaching staffs invite the public to view annual displays of student work at the high school this Saturday and Sunday. Exhibits will be open for inspection on Saturday and Sunday with a public viewing Sunday evening after the baccalaureate services. The displays rival the best shown here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
It Is Not Hard to Arouse a Man's Interest
A Houston Post quotation notes that stirring a man's interest depends on guiding his move rather than implying distant sites like the cornfield or the iron works. The line emphasizes decisive direction rather than vague suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Importance Being Earnest Senior Class Play Tuesday
Bes semer high school announces its senior class play The Importance of Being Earnest to be staged at Rex Theatre Tuesday at 8 15. Tickets sold by the senior class with no reserved seats. The Wilde farce features G Whitburn G Carlson D Truettner and others in a multi act comedy of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High School
Ernest
Rex Theatre
Oscar Wilde
Algernon Moncrieff
Gordon Whitburn
London
Augusta
Gertrude Carlson
Gwendoline
Dorothy Truettner
Banbury
John Worthing
George Webb
Cecily Cardew
Effie Morse
John
Algy
Cecily
Ernest Worthing
St Paul Boosters to Visit Bes semer on Trade Tour
A special train carrying St Paul boosters will stop in Bes semer on Saturday June 25 at 3 PM for a free concert by the Minnesota State Band and a reception with St Paul Manufacturers representatives. Children receive free souvenirs. Further Herald notices will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Bessemer
Herald
Minneapolis
Big program for girls round-up in Ironwood
Miss Barbara Van Heulen state club leader for girls will attend the garment club round-up in Ironwood on Saturday June 11. Organized through the U S Department of Agriculture Michigan Agricultural College and Gogebic County. The program includes games exhibits a picnic lunch and an afternoon program with songs creed readings play address drill and prize presentations. Prizes offered by merchants of Ironwood and Bessemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara van Heulen
Garment Club
Ironwood
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Michigan Agricultural College
Gogebic County
Richardson
Creed
Ida Hannnu
Roosevelt School
van Buskirk School
Miss van Hevlen
Section 12
Anvil School
Central Erwin School
Sup
T. Watson
van Heulen
County Supervisor Business Briefs Summary
County board actions include appointing Mrs. Mary Strom as county abstractor and register of deeds, awarding renovation contracts for the infirmary and hog house, authorizing 15 more acres at Lake Superior for park use, setting John C. Watson’s salary as county commissioner of schools at 3700, and donating funds for maintenance of scouts camps in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Mary Strom
Alex Strom
Register of Deeds
Strom
Ernest Brown
Ramsay
Paul Sauter
Ironwood
Lake Superior
John C. Watson
May Achieve Goodness by Will and Life Quality
A quotation frames goodness as an achievement of the will and the life rather than mere temperament. Tenderness and generosity arise as deliberate character outcomes, not accidental feelings, stressing ethical formation and sustained effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Michigan Men Eligible for Bonus Says Welfare Officer
Ex service men in Bessemer rush bonus applications as American Legion officers process 100 blanks. Michigan residents who enlisted or were inducted in any state qualify, provided not already paid by another state. Notary and copies of discharge orders attach to Bonus Blank. officers also eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
American Legion
S. W. Patek
Joseph Blaha
Patek
Michigan
State of
John Smith
Smith
Duluth
Minnesota
Navy
Marine
Outdoor program at Barber School afternoon show
An outdoor program was held this afternoon at Barber School with a sequence of songs, dances, ring games, and maypole activities. Teachers Miss Hagberg Miss Martens Miss Simon Miss Neely Miss Engels Miss Peterson guided grades from primary to upper levels in a marching drill and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber School
Dickory
Dickory Dock
Fagerberg
Miss Hagberg
Miss Peterson
Miss Neely
Three-Piece Suit Defies The H. C. of L.
A short square jacket added to a one piece frock creates an economical three piece suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. of
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bergeron
T. G. Winter
Women’s Clubs
Merrill
Legion, Athletic Ass’n
The
Bessemer Athletic Associaton
Athletic Association
Legion
ST. Paul Boosters
Mister Brown
Capt
David Potter
the Navy
Bessemer and
Ironwood Merchants
Register OF Deeds Office
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