Air Raid Signals Outlined For Civilian Defense Corps
The Civilian Defense Corps met at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Hugo Keenan described state insurance aid for on duty injuries and urged registration by July 1. A statewide blackout June 25 tests air raid signals with a 49 minute duration. Signals include a two minute steady blast for alert, three minutes of fluctuating blasts for imminent attack, and a two minute steady blast with subsequent resume of lights for post attack. The all clear is a pattern of steady and silent intervals.
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Civilian Defense Corps
Veterans Memorial Hall
R. J. Mullen
Hugo Keenan
Keenan
M. A. Gedda
Air Raid Warning Signals Explained by Local Officials
A report from Belgium describes siren patterns including a two minute steady blast followed by fluctuating blasts as an alert sequence. Mr Tyack of Wakefield and Mr Johnson of Ironwood discuss air raid warnings and the roles of aircraft warning, military, and civilian defenses in national protection.
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Tyack
Wakefield
Johnson
Ironwood
Alderman Paul Hoeft Confirmed for Fourth Ward Seat
The council named Paul Hoeft as the new 4th Ward alderman at Monday night’s regular meeting. He fills the vacancy created by the death of Paul P. Re.
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Paul Hoeft
Hoeft
Paul P. Re
Bessemer Matron Dies After Illness in Battle Creek
Mrs. Albert E. Church 35 died 9 40 last Saturday night in a Battle Creek hospital after weeks of illness. She was born February 20 1885 in Ashland Wisconsin and moved to Bessemer in 1886. She married A E Church in 1902 and was active in community affairs before declining health. Surviving are her husband two sons Raymond Kalamazoo and Willard and two daughters Mrs J Ord Griggs Battle Creek and Mrs Walfred Perkin Pontiac, plus her mother Mrs John Burt and four Burt brothers. Funeral was Wednesday at Hebble in Battle Creek with interment there.
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Albert E. Church
Battle Creek
Presbyterian Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Lady Maccabees
J. Ord Griggs
Walfred Perkin
Pontiac
Raymond
Kalamazoo
Willard Bessemer
Probelski Named Fire Hall Assistant
Edward Probelski was named by the Mayor and council to the position of fire hall assistant. He fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of Fred Crenna, who left this week to begin training in the Marine Corps.
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Edward Probelski
Fred Crenna
Marine Corps
Bohemian Pioneer Mazanec Recounts Hardest Years
Mr. Mazanec, born February 14 1863 in Bohemia, reflects on early farming in Bohemia Wisconsin and Leopolis. He details mining work from 1887 to 1928, a 1891 marriage to Anna Trefanec, and a golden wedding with Attendants Skwor in St Sebastian's. He notes seven children and 14 grandchildren, plus a long life in Bessemer as alderman.
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Mr. Mazanec
Hvizdece
Bohemia
Janovic
United States
Wisconsin
Bessemer
Leopolis
Billy Smith
Pela
Wis
Edwards
Mazanec
Tilden
No. 9
Matt McMinn
John Ryan
Bill
No. 10
Oliver Iron Mining Company
Jim Piper
William Knight
H. W. Byrnes
Anna Trefanec
Kunes
St. Sebastian’s
C. J. Swoboda
Mazanecs
Anne
Two Rivers
Alois
Joseph
Milwaukee
Anton
Antigo
Bessie
John Dillenburg
Shawne
Wisa
George
Bernard
Bohemian Lodge
Masanec
Anton Pret
Final Honor Students Named for Second Semester
The district released the list of top scholars for the second semester at both senior and junior high schools. Honorees include high achieving seniors and juniors recognized for academic excellence across multiple subjects.
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Washington
Interesting Letter From New Guinea
A family learns of son Martin Pricco's life in New Guinea as he describes climate, jungle life, and local natives in a May 11 letter from the front. He humorously notes monsoon weather, bugs, lizards, and the island's geography, while acknowledging the perils of war and the home front.
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Martin Pricco
New Guinea
Valentine Pricco
East Sellar Street
Martin
Charity
Oklahoma
Texas
West Virginia
Papua
CIO Statement Clarifies John L. Lewis Stance
Gogebic County CIO issues a clarification on John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. The statement traces Lewis from CIO president to his 1942 shift to anti CIO and isolationist positions, condemns his labor policy, and cites a CIO Executive Board resolution affirming loyalty to democratic procedures and nation’s welfare.
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Gogebic County Industrial Union Council
CIO
John L. Lewis
John Groton
Axel Tenlen
United Mine Workers of America
COA
Philip Murray
R.R. Brotherhoods
Roosevelt
Lewis
War Labor Board
Lewisz
Congress
National Association of Manufacturers
America Firsters
Pearl Harbor
Transfer Idle Debt Funds Sought By Bessemer Board
The School District of the City of Bessemer asks voters at the June 14 school board election to approve moving delinquent debt service revenue from the debt service retirement fund to the general operating fund. If approved, funds would support general school purposes. if rejected, the money stays idle in the retirement fund.
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Bessemer
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ballot for Local Council Seats Includes Three Open Posts
On Monday voters will decide a candidate ballot with three positions. Incumbents R. J. Mullen and Arthur G. Johnson seek four year terms, while Clarence T. Negrie aims to fill the vacancy expiring July 1, 1946.
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Rr. R. J. Mulllen
Arthur G. Johnson
Clarence T. Negri
Elks Lodge Forms Committees After Initiation Night
At the Elks lodge meeting held last night June 10 new candidates from Wakefield and Ramsay were initiated. Flag Week honors were observed June 7 14. Committees announced include Auditing Visiting Social Welfare Lapsation Promotion Entertainment Big Brother Defense House with named chairs and members.
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The
Elks Lodge
William T. Austin
Leo Brennan
Toivo Carling
Everet Jappa
Weino Niemi
Ernest Trettin
Wakefield
Eino Heikkinen
Ramsay
Maurice Abelman
Alois Mazanec
George Waters
Emil Marand
Louis Mezzano
M. Mattola
B. Knudsen
Ed Shogren
Joseph Rizzie
Bessemer
Clyde Coxey
George Honkala
Clarence Negri
Dan Young
Frank Smith
W. K. Gray
George Mazanec
Clare
Olson To Supervise School Paint Job
A special board meeting last Saturday afternoon appointed Ralph Olson, current shop instructor, to supervise exterior woodwork paint repairs at A. D. Johnston high school and Washington school. Supt. Oas to fill teaching vacancies now existing and as they occur.
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Board of Education
Ralph Olson
A. D. Johnston High School
Washington
Supt. Oas
Township School Election Promises Three Trustee Candidates
The Bessemer township school election is set for Monday from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. Three candidates seek the trustee post: incumbent Walter Kuusisto, Arthur Wahlberg, and Deniel Laughser.
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Bessemer Township
Walter Kuusisto
Arthur Wahlberg
Deniel Laughser
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Ironwood and
Belgium
Probelski Fire Hall
Anton Mazanec
Jack Brown
Arthur Dahl
John Kallander
Rudolph Kelto
Rudolph Lucas
Joyce Creger
Mary Dianich
Florence Drogule
Delores Fillippini
Antoinette Finco
Maxine Gossen
Lillian Heikkinen
Frances Isworski
Margaret Kalusha
Margaret Koski
Cleopha Krocker
Ruth Kyrola
Olive LaFave
Elaine Lantta
Elaine Makela
Ellie Maki
Ruth Maki
Natalie Mattson
Clases _ Boys
Lindy Allen
Donald Bugni
John Kerecman
Jack Korich
Thomas Kebiak
James Lucas
William Pellew
Robert Stevenis
Julia Babich
LaVenne Brekke
Margie Chaich
LaVerne Crenna
Gloria Gray
Elsie Hagman
Muriel Jacobson
Loretta Johnson
Taimi Koski
Rita Kosmicki
Blanche Kubiak
Mary Marshalek
Ruth Martinson
Jean Mattson
Shirley Miller
Betty Riszie
LaVerne Rizzie
Violet Sommers
Maureen Vomastek
Lila Waltee
Jack Erickson
Theodore Krakovec
Eugene Nikkari
James Webber
Gladys Brockbank
Eleanor Carson
Mary Ann Chaich
Betty Chiapuzio
Jeanne Chouinard
Dorthy Drazkowski
Ruth Drogule
Ruth Gamache
Evelyn Giacherio
Eleanor Julien
Betty Kalusha
Marjorie Koronski
Frances Miadenoff
Beatrice Niemi
Eva Pajnich
Agnes Sanders
Marjorie Skwor
Katherine Trappa
Gloria Drogule
Florence Hill
Priscilla Hoeft
Marcia McKie
Gladys Nyman
John Anderson
Robert Hellman
Charlotte Hansen
Rosemary Sweum
Urho Lappi
Norma Menara
Vivian Schacht
OPA
Cogstal
County Industrial Union Council
Olson
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