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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
11
The Tigers won 2 to 1 on two singles and infield rollers, moving into second place in the tight American League race. Tommy Bridges started, replaced by a pinch hitter in the seventh, Johnny Gorsica credited with the win.
J P Wood, formerly Rice Institute quarterback and Beaumont farm product, moves to third base while Higgins misses games due to flu in Boston. The Tigers beat the White Sox 11 to 5, dropping to sixth place after a fifth straight loss. the score reflects a league standings shift.
A wartime letter from New Guinea describes native life, dress, and labor roles, noting women perform heavy work and transport loads while men lead and work in shifts. It covers daily barter, schooling terms like Number One to Three Boys, indeture wages, and local goods prices before shifting to war news, camp life, and recreation in the Southwest Pacific.
Mrs Donald LaVoy nee Avis Wigman was feted at a Ramsay town hall post-nuptial shower with cards and luncheon. Hostesses included Mrs Battista Varda and Mrs Clarence Vivian. prize winners spanned contract bridge, auction bridge, 500, 500 rummy, smear, buneco, and more. Washington and local residents noted with furloughs and family visits from Ramsay and Anvil communities.
In Ramsay updates, Miss Sylvia Mark leaves for Chicago to work, while Mr and Mrs Michael of Ramsay welcomed a daughter born at Wakefield hospital. Local families relocate to Ironwood Homesteads. the Catholic Ladies Aid hosted a reception for Rev Fr Ralph Sterbentz. Citizens urged to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps amid wartime ration book figures.
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