Debates on Russia and highway policy loom large in era
The article reviews Stassen and Dewey’s clash in Portland over communism and a cold war, notes Dewey’s stance on prosecuting communists, and highlights a push for broad open confrontation with Communist figures. It also covers the Washington Highway Transportation Congress vowing ample funding and rapid road expansion, plus public sentiment for more roads without higher taxes. It closes with notes on meat production and livestock’s role in food supply and exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stassen
Dewey
Portland
Oregon
Lincoln
Douglas
Mundt
Communist Party
Congress
Pick & Axe Weather Sees Hot and Cold
Pick & Axe Weather reports fluctuating conditions as a school election narrows to two candidates Florian Gentti withdraws leaving Jane Massie and Leo Maccani in the race Five candidates compete for Township School 100 office seam Daughters of Isabella plan rummage sale Friday Steelers head to Iron River to chase fifth league win Newly signed coaches Mr Bruckbauer and Smith visit town recreation program led by Arnold Vispi Softball league activity continues Freeman of Puritan earns praise with no hit no run game this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florian Genetti
Jane Q. Massie
Leo Maccani
Isabella
Steelers
Iron River
Bruckbauer
Smith
Arnold
Free ride Ikey Adams survives unexpected house move
Ikey Adams woke to a shaking house when jackmen began lifting the structure for relocation. Believing an earthquake, he ran downstairs shouting in alarm before learning the home was being moved. He remained unsettled but unharmed after the realization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikey
Adams
Mr. Adams
John Quaranta Story Tells of Rug Peddler Tale
John Lonetti alias Quaranta recounts a tale from before his arrival to this country. He recalls a street encounter in France with a ragged Arab rug peddler who urged a carpet sale. Quaranta dismisses the rug, calling it a stink, prompting a tense exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lonetti
Alias Quaranta
John
France
Monsieur
Mr. Quaranta
Local barber shop scene with three stout men
Early in the day Frank Per lich the sheriff and Charley Michela sit for barber service as Ernest Brusso waits in the third chair. The barbers share a laugh as a radio plays Too Fat Polka signaling lighthearted local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perlich
Charley Michela
Ernest Brusso
Local Tales Span Hair Solves to Leavenworth Snake Joke
A curious local scene features Evelyn Massa and Art Stander, a barber shop visit with a comic twist, and jokes about a dry Leavenworth Kansas town. Jimmy Novascone and Guy Mazzari Jr recount a westward trip with a snake bite punchline and travel to find a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Novascone
Guy Mazzari Jr
Jimmy
Leavenworth
Kansas
Gossips Reflect on Marital Woes and Death in Odd Dialogues
Two old maids debate a Western widow who cremated her fifth husband while a father urges his son to pray for heaven. The snippets mix sharp humor with bittersweet family concerns as characters exchange quips about marriage and mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie and Sellar
Looking Backward June 18 1943 Ironwood area obits and notices
Funeral services for Max Stern, range pioneer, held June 15 at St Ambrose Ironwood. Various engagements and births noted: Ann Bertorello wed George Batminich. Evelyn Lucynski engaged to Peter Talso. Pat Luoma post nuptial shower. Winkowski couple welcome son. Local officials title changes and a marriage in Cleveland. multiple relocations and job moves. Funeral for Lawrence Chiapuzio at Sebastian church. Anvil death after 18 months illness. Construction of federal building in Bessemer cited. Marriage of Myra Carlson and Paul McNeal. local school board reelected officials. Obituary for James Johnson, longtime Bessemer resident. Visits from Kitto and Retallie. Skagen Hawlye wedding. Schmidt family arrival. Schmidt becomes Bessemer National Bank cashier.
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Max Stern
St. Ambrose Church
Ironwood
Anvil Recreation Building
Ann Bertorello
Fred Bertorello
Ramsay
George Batinich
Mike Batmee
Frank Lucynski
Bessemer
Evelyn
Peter J. Talso
Jacob Talso
Ishpeming
Pat Luoma
Mamie Barbacovi
Louis Barbacovi
East Longyear Street
Clarence Winkowski
Grand View Hospital
Bernadine Springhetti
Irene Grabowski
Chicago
Lawrence
Chiapuzio
Anton Chiapuzio
Sebastian Church
Ge Anvil
Frank E. Hook
Myra Carlson
Paul McNeal
Cleveland
Ohio
McNeal
Liza
John Carlson
C. E. Stevens
Mayme Rice
Jane Q. Massie
Frank Abelman
John Marchello
James Johnson
Walter
Dewey
Duluth
Kenneth Kitto
Pontiac
Blaine Retallie
Amassa
Esther Skagen
Olaf Skagen
Rhinelander
Elmer D. Hawlye
Frank Hawley
Alden
Mich
Arnold Schmidt
Victor
Larry
Joel
West Concord
Schmidt
Bessemer National Bank
Bessemer and Ramsay Obituaries and Civic Changes
Twenty years ago Mrs William Todd visited Detroit to see her husband employed there. Mr and Mrs Francis Quigley Marquette welcomed a daughter born June 10. Miss Marie Magada returned to Washington DC after a stay with her mother. On July 15 1938 the city council appointed B L Knudson city engineer succeeding James H Trebilcock. John Johnson a well known Ramsay resident died after a ten day illness of pneumonia at 46. Nesto Erickson was re elected secretary of the Bessemer township School board. John Anderson died in Rochester Minnesota after three weeks of illness. Bessemer prepares for the 13th annual Upper Peninsula American Legion and Women's auxiliaries convention to be held next Thursday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Todd
Detroit
Francis Quigley Marquette
Quigley
Bessemer
Marie Magada
Washington, D. C
John Johnson
Ramsay
Elmer
Harold
Earl
Roy
Nesto Erickson
Bessemer Township
John Anderson
Rochester
Minn
Upper Peninsula American Legion and Women’s Auxiliaries
Ang
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