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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1921

Page

2

Local Social Notes Highlight Guests and Travel

Mrs J Vogtlin hosts Mr and Mrs E B Snow from Detroit arriving Saturday. Arthur Massie leaves for Duluth to visit friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs James Gray arrive from Faribault to spend weeks with the Grays in the city. Miss Josephine Serra returns from Nashwauk where she taught last year and will visit her parents. Skud Goldman advertises spring coats at 1 3 off.

J. Vogtlin E. B. Snow Detroit, Mich Arthur Massie Duluth, Minn Mrs. James Gray Faribault Mrs. Gray Josephine Serra Nashwauk J. Serra

New Spring Women’s Wear Ads Mix With Local Notices

All Women's New Spring Coats Suits Skirts Silk Dresses advertise 1 3 off regular price. Adv Arthur Hansen son of Mr and Mrs C Hansen arrives in Negaunee Mich to stay indefinitely. Sam Simon returns from Detroit and Chicago to Bessemer after business trips.

Skud & Goldman. Adv Arthur Hansen C. Hansen Negaunee Mich Hansen Sam Simon Detroit Chicaro Bessemer

Spring coats and dresses on sale at Skud & Goldman

Miss Katherine Nemachek and brothers Cummins and William returned Thursday from Kalamazoo Michigan. Nemachek attended Nazarith Academy and Cummins and William attended Barbara Hall. The shop promotes spring wear with 1 to 3 off regular price on coats wraps suits skirts and silk dresses.

Katherine Nemachek Cummins William Kalamazoo Mich Nemachek Nazarith Academy Barbara Hall

Abelman Luncheon Honors Daughter’s Sixteenth Birthday

Mr and Mrs A Abelman hosted a Wednesday noon luncheon at the Brite Spot for their daughter Dorothy in honor of her sixteenth birthday anniversary. Guests included Violet Heinrichs Mae Nettle Dorothy Tracttner Mildred Church Esther Becker Effie Morse Geraldine Hoffman Ruth Holland Louise Hansen Ina Strem and Margaret Bennetts.

A. Abelman Dorothy Violet Heinrichs Mae Nettle Dorothy Tracttner Mildred Church Esther Becker Effie Morse Geraldine Hoffman Ruth Holland Louise Hansen Ina Strem Margaret Bennetts

Olcott School Honors Miss Motly Stonemark With Vase Gift

Teachers at Olcott School hosted a Thursday afternoon shower in Tremwood Michigan and presented Miss Motly Stonemark with a cut glass vase. Thirteen teachers attended the event.

Olcott School Ae Shower Motly Stonemark Whoen Caartige Arthur Anderton Tremwood Miss Stonemark

Ladies Aid Presbyterian Church Meeting Set for Wednesday

A business meeting of the Ladies' aid of the Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday afternoon at the church hall. Members are urged to bring reports and upcoming event plans for the season.

Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church

Church Parlor Meeting Announcement

A church meeting will begin at 3 o'clock sharp in the parlors. All members are urged to attend.

Beach Party Postponed by Wakefield Community Club

The Beach Party for the Girls' Community of Bessemer, scheduled for yesterday evening, was postponed to Monday June 13 by the Wakefield Community Club.

Community Club of Wakefield Bessemer

Women to Serve 25 Cent Lunch at Methodist Church

Mrs. Richard Kitto Mrs. James Proctor Mrs. Sidney Proctor Mrs. Tom Trevarthen and Mrs. M A Hargeman will host a twenty-five cent luncheon at the Methodist church on Wednesday from three to seven in the afternoon. All are welcome.

Richard Kitto James Proctor Sidney Proctor Tom Trevarthen M. A. Hagerman

Florence Carlson Sixth Birthday Party Held Thursday

Mr and Mrs Herman Carlson hosted a Thursday afternoon birthday party for their daughter Florence marking her sixth birthday. Guests included Lillian Morck Carly Crenna Esther Skogan Dena Buterlio Audrey Proctor Yauline Hoeft Francis Jaskolski Esther Cox Edna Certano and Arioa McMinn.

Herman Carlson Florence Lillian Morck Carly Crenna Esther Skogan Dena Buterlio Audrey Proctor Yauline Hoeft Francis Jaskolski Esther Cox Edna Certano Arioa McMinn

Eighteenth Birthday Surprise for James Baritone

James Baritone was surprised to hear friends gathered at his home Wednesday evening for his eighteenth birthday anniversary. Present were Joe Gotta John Contratto Peter Contratto Joe Moneher John Cavosi John Supereynki Paree Destasio John Salemi John Sprinchetti August Skarvi Angelo Cavosi Joe DeMarte Victor Scavarda Peter Corgiat and Peter Baritone.

James Messrs Joe Gotta John Peter Contratto Joe Moneher John Cavosi John Supereynki Paree Destasio John Salemi John Sprinchetti August Skarvi Angelo Cavosi Joe DeMarte Victor Scavarda Peter Corgiat Peter Baritone

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Olive Neely at Hansen Home

Mrs C N Hansen Mrs Halfton Hansen and Misses Olga and Esther Hansen hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening at the C N Hansen home for Miss Olive Neely. Guests included John Duda Geo Kerensky John Kallander Paul Massie N Massie C E Stevens W F Winkler C Hansen L Holdorf G Hart and many other named attendees including Esther Engles Mildred Granagan and Agnes Rutiman.

C. N. Hansen Halfton Hansen Olga Esther Hansen Olive Neely Mines John Duda Geo. Kerensky John Kallander Paul Massie N. Massie C. E. Stevens W. F. Winkler C. Hansen L. Holdorf G. Hart A. Skagen Inga Peterson Esther

Church Notes Presbyterian Service and Events

The Presbyterian church schedules Sunday worship at 10:30 and a sermon titled The Inner Wall. Sunday school follows at 11:30 with Baccalaureate Services planned for 8:00 PM at the high school auditorium Bes sremer and Marenisco.

Presbyterian Church High School Bessremer and Marenisco

Students Return from Chicago College of P. and S.

Ten years ago on June 16 1911 Reuben Harrington William Maccani and Vezio Angherini returned from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Chicago to spend the summer with relatives in this city.

Reuben Harrington William Maccani Vezio Angherini College of P. and S Chicago

Lost Man Found After Forest Disappearance

Sheriff John Rowett received word last Monday that Peter Petrich of Wellington Tank had lost his way in the woods. A searching party found him Wednesday evening.

John Rowett Peter Petrich Wellington Tank

Bessemer High Plans June 20 Commencement Address

In 1911 the senior class of 30 students at Bessemer High School will graduate on June 20. Hon. Fred L. Keeler is slated to deliver the commencement address.

Bessemer High School Fred L. Keeler

Class of 1906 Graduates In High School Commencement

Fifteen girls and nine boys will graduate from the high school this year. Richard Hardy of Detroit will deliver the commencement address.

Richard Hardy Detroit

Joe Rice Buys Church Building for Cottage Remodel

Joe Rice has purchased the former Episcopal church on Longyear and Case Streets. He plans to move the building and remodel it into a neat cottage.

Boys Church Joe Rice Longyear and Case Streets

Mining Company Formed Near Mellen

A mining company has been formed to explore and develop the Barabee lands located a few miles west of Mellen, aiming to exploit mineral opportunities in the region.

Barabee Lands Mellen

Old Timers on Range Visit City

Twenty years ago on June 8 1901 W D McIntyre and Captain John Mc Kay of Detroit and Gordon H Gile of Oshkosh Wisconsin were in town. The latter two were the original explorers of the Gogebic range and were noted visitors on a Wednesday.

W. D. McIntyre John McKay Detroit Gordon H. Gile Oshkosh Wis Gogebic Range

Bessemer High School 10th Commencement June 13 at Opera House

The tenth annual commencement exercises of Bessemer High School will be held June 13 in the opera house. Six will graduate and Supt. A. E. Sterne will give the address. Also noted are local items on the West Colby mine sale, Odd Fellows excursion, and local classifieds and notices.

Bessemer High School Opera House Supt A. E. Sterne Order of Odd Fellows Bayfield Wis Order America

Resolutions of Sympathy for Brother Strom

Be it resolved by Bes semer Lodge No. 648 that the lodge mourns the death of Alex F. Strom a faithful member and a loving husband and father. The resolutions express sympathy to the bereaved, commend them to God, note a hopeful resurrection, and order copies for the lodge minutes and the family.

Alex F. Strom Bessemer Lodge Brother Strom Lodge Rosy Burt Mary N. Knight William J. Haggerson

French savant pins down life’s start to near zero

A French savant claims to determine the origin of life on Earth with astounding precision, stating he can come within 20,000,0000 of 0,000,000 years. The essay also notes new flower trimming trends with large buttercups used at hat brims, sometimes up to three inches wide.

Beloved Son and Brother Remembered by Pastori Family

The Pastori family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and passing of their son and brother. They also thank for floral offerings and support from Mr and Mrs Martin Pastori and family.

Martin Pastori

Notice of Bid Sale of Keough Property Lots 1-6

Luther E. Sherman administrator invites bids for the sale of the Thomas Keough property on the north side of Bessemer described as Lots 1 through 6 in Karate Addition and the dwelling on site. Bids due June 13 1921 at 10 a.m. at County Clerk’s Office. Highest bid wins but all bids may be rejected if not meeting appraised value. Signed Luther E. Sherman administrator.

City of Bessemer Thomas Keough Luther E. Sherman County Clerk's Office

Moving Service Promises 24 Hour Care by Two Trucks

A Bessemer moving service markets itself as available day or night with two trucks and a single team. Orders phoned to 198W will be promptly attended to by Wm. Popps-Box 755.

Wm. Popps Bessemer

Church Week Services Include Odd Fellows Gathering

The schedule for the week starts Sunday June 12 with the Odd Fellows meeting at 10 50 A M led by the pastor on the topic Christ And His Friends. Sunday School follows at 11 40 A M Epworth League meets 6 30 P M with Leslie Marvison leading on Out and Out For Christ. Evening service at 8 00 P M will be at the high school with additional program details elsewhere.

Odd Fellows Christ Epworth League Leslie Marvison

Time Themed Panels Trend In New Bag Designs

A fashion note highlights bags using time effects and hanging panels as a season trend. Designers feature loose panels and time inspired motifs to create movement and novelty in accessories.

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Skud & Goldman Adv Herald West Colby the Valley J. R. Watkins J. R. Watkins Co Winona Minnesota A. Klinowitz Moore Street Bessemer Gun Club Loope Haggerson Sheldon Davey Finnegan Train Chas. J. Swaboda Paris Lake Superior Ford Top Otto B. Olson Nature Hollister Bessemer Pharmacy Jewellineis Contratto Longyear Street Scavarda Moore Kitchen Range Burt Howard Poiret J. H. Urquhart J M. Postle Ireny M. A. Hagerman Peoples State Bank Ernest Schaefer Michigan Methodist Church R. B. Matson State Bank Bldg Peoples State Bank Wm. D. Triplett Optometrist Ironwood Charles Burch Darrow Auroraft Ely’s Ely Bath Ull Pillsbury Creamery North Side THE First National Bank Bessemer, Michigan Gogebic County NEW Bessemer Hotel
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