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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

15

Mrs Penglase Retires After 25 Years in Puritan School

Mrs. Margaret Penglase retires after a quarter century in the Puritan school. A large reception Saturday honored her with about 2000 guests including the PTA and former students. Members praised her intellect, patience, and selfless service, while a board resolution and gifts capped the tribute.

Margaret Penglase Puritan Rey Margery Mahan Patricia Bynack Robert Anucar James Webber Lucille Ruth Trevarthen Peter Westin Gon Teddy Bessemer Township Penglase

Mrs Gustafson of Ramsay Dies After Illness

Mrs. August Gustafson a 54 year old Ramsay resident died at her home Sunday at 7 45 am after a nine week heart illness. A native of Grebbastad Sweden born August 1877 she came to the US as a young woman and lived in Ramsay 23 years. She leaves husband August and seven children. Funeral services were held at the family home and Sharon Lutheran church in Bessemer with Rev F EK W Eastman officiating. Interment in Hillcrest cemetery Bessemer.

August Gustafson Ramsay Sharon Lutheran Church Bessemer F. EK. W. Eastman Oscar Larson Herman Erickson James Peteraci Sol Anderson Axel Coleman Atvo Wakevainen Julius Velin Albert Bassie Ed. Anderson John Holland Lansing Holland St. Sebason Church C. J. Swoboda Hillrest Cemetery Mr. Holland Fall River Mass Greenland Ontonagon County Old Ridge

Miss Elsie Forsberg Chosen for Phi Epsilon Honor

Miss Elsie Forsberg has been chosen for membership in the Phi Epsilon society at Northern State Teachers college in Marquette. Selection is made by a committee based on scholarship and character.

Elsie Forsberg Phi Epsilon Society Northern State Teachera College Marquette

Shower Honors Two Brides-Elect at Mercer Lake

A Monday evening shower at the Mrickson cottage on Mercer Lake honored Miss Ruth Roepke and Miss Martha Eddy two teachers named as brides elect. Dinner for about 40 guests followed decorations of spring flowers. Games were led by Rev G C Marquardt and prizes awarded to Roepke Nickel Eddy Harold Eddy Gertrude Anderson and Paul Becker. Gifts of silver were presented to the honorees.

Mrickson Mercer Lake Ruth Roepke Ironwood Theodore F. A. Nickel Martha Eddy Hurley G. C. Marquardt Roepke Nickel Eddy Harold Eddy Gertrude Anderson Paul Becker Bessemer

Reverend Bennetts Weds Zula Johnson in Lindsey Wis

Announcement states the marriage of the Rev Wendell Bennetts of Lindsey Wisconsin son of Mr and Mrs P J Bennetts to Miss Zula Johnson of Hammond Wisconsin. The ceremony took place June 3 at the Lindsey Methodist church conducted by Rev Thomas Waters. The couple will reside in Lindsey where Mr Bennetts serves as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church after visiting the groom's parents in the city.

Wendell Bennetts Lindsey Wis P. J. Bennetts Zula Johnson Hammond Methodist Church of Thomas Waters

Lorals and Personals Roundup of Local Visits

A long list of residents and visitors are noted in Bessemer and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Foltz left Monday for Detroit. Albert Hill returned to Iron River. Miss Edith Drolson visits Wausau. Capt. A. B. Pence and family motor tour Idaho to Hawaii. several couples visit relatives in Milwaukee and Crystal Falls. many attendees at the Upper Peninsula Legion convention in Houghton. students and faculty members move between Bessemer, Houghton, and Ironwood for summer activities and school duties.

Erwin Foltz Mond Lay Detroit Albert Hill Iron River Emil Welto Edith Drolson Wausau Bessemer American Legion Auxiliary A. B. Pence Archie Idaho Colorado California Hawaiian Islands Pence Infantry Corps Reserve Officers Training Corps Bessemer High School Charles Jezek Crystal Falls T. J. Landon Miss Dorothy Vernon Skidh Chester Milwaukee Chester Roberts Bessemer Joe Budnick Princeton Wis John Holland K. C. Williamssen Liebert Manafield Phillips Bernard Mazanec Hjalmer Turpeinen Victor Hellman Eveleth Minn St. Paul Turpeinen Hellman Paul Becker C. EB. Larsuoy Watertown LS. D J. Williams William Bates Houghton Michigan College of Mines F. B. Bates William Baird Johan Rosemargy Elizabeth Reuter Lawrence College Appleton Effie Baird Superior Baird Viola Wideman Vivian Spencer Spencer August Linterman Frank Quigley Ewen Francis Frank Hoffner John Hendrickson Som le Roy Jennie Chambers Peter Peterson Sioux Falls 8. D Minneapolis

Eli Massie Dies In Crystal Falls

Eli Massie aged 68 died at his home in Crystal Falls Tuesday at 4 o clock from a complication of diseases. He was a Crystal Falls police officer for 25 years and is survived by his wife two sons and one daughter. He leaves brothers John of Seattle and Napoleon of Bessemer and was well known in Bessemder and Ironwood. Funeral arrangements were to be attended by relatives from Bessemer and Ironwood.

D. Massie Eli Massie Crystal Falls John Seattle Wash Napoleon Bessemer Massie N. 1 N. DD. Massie Edward Massie Ironwood Crests Falls

Bessemer School Board Adds Two New Members

In Bessemer, Monday election results show Dr. C. E. Stevens reelected to a three year term while D. J. Kulaszewicz and Frank Barnich win seats as new members. Nesto Erickson is reelected secretary without opposition. city and township tallies are listed for full and short term races.

Bessemer C. E. Stevens D. J. Kulaszewicz Frank Barnich Bessemer Township Nesto Erickson Stevens Rukaszewicz Nemacheck Barnich ISS Pecard Lve

John Holland Dies After Long Illness in Bessemer

John Holland longtime Bessemer resident and former mayor and state legislator dies at 70 after two years with stroke. Survived by two brothers and a sister. Gov. Brucker and local officials honor his service in farming labor, city governance, and Gogebic County representation.

Bessemer Gigebis County Holland Lansing

Piano Recital by Miss Clara Joheron Studio Students

Miss Clara Joheron presented Biwinv students in a recital at her studio Monday evening. Participants included Helen Gudlewebl Elizabeth Gudlewebl Vida Cox Robert Matteson Vivian Davies and William Nemacheck. A vocal number "Questioning" was sung by A J Matteson while Rubert Matteson accompanied on piano.

Clara Joheron Helen Elizabeth Gudlewebl Vida Cox Robert Matteson Vivian Davies William Nemacheck J. Matteson Hesses Rubert Matteson

Baseball Sunday at local park features Iamwood and Bessemer

The Iamwood and Bessemer baseball teams meet Sunday afternoon at the local park. Bessemer’s game with Hurley last Sunday was called off because of rain.

Iamwood Bessemer Hurley

Legal Notices Drawer Limited This Week

Due to a backlog of legal proceedings, the Herald publishes only a limited amount of notices this week. Remaining notices may appear in upcoming issues as scheduling allows.

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