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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Vincent Corollo announce the birth of a son. Carl Brismaster of Bergland is now manager of the A and P store in this city. Eileen daughter of Dr and Mrs Raymond Mullen is confined at home with measles.
Miss Mary Ferrari arrived Saturday from Green River Utah where she taught school the past year.
Mr and Mrs Bruno Crenna report their daughter Laverne Mae underwent tonsil and adenoid removal last week in a brief family notice.
Mr and Mrs John Hayes hosted their nephew John Mahan of Iron River for the weekend.
Claud Milroy of Escanaba traveled to Bessemer on business Thursday and called at the home of Mrs Ed Piper, recounting the brief domestic visit and social call.
Dr. W. E. Tew departed Sunday for Ann Arbor to attend a state board of registration in medicine meeting.
Lawrence Apitz, son of Mr and Mrs William Apitz, has returned from Chicago where he attends the university law school.
Chester Roberts and two friends arrive today to spend the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roberts, the parents of Chester.
Mr and Mrs Ben Lonson of James Town North Dakota have been visiting relatives and friends in the city during the past week and plan to return Saturday.
Mr and Mrs R B Kluge host Mrs Louise Bahmann mother in law and nephew Gaylord Bahmann of Clintonville Wisconsin as visiting guests in a brief social item from the period society notes.
Ruth Hagerman, a student at Albion, arrived Sunday morning to spend the vacation months with her parents, Mr and Mrs M A Hagerman.
Mr and Mrs John Ballone return Sunday from Lake Gogebic where they spent a week at the Ballone cottage after their marriage on June 2.
Irene Cochran a Ward Belmont student in Nashville Tennessee arrived Friday to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs FE Cochran in the city city editor notes proceeds with family visit during vacation season
Mr and Mrs James D Vivian motored to Houghton Saturday to spend the weekend as guests of Mrs James R Vivian the mother of Mr Vivian The trip highlights family hospitality during a leisure weekend in the city.
Herman Habeck of Wausau Wisconsin returned Tuesday to his home after a week’s visit as the guest of his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Carl Olson.
Mrs A D Johnston left this morning for Superior to visit friends She will attend the ordination services of Gerald Mahon, son of Mr and Mrs Mahon.
William Baird a student at Lawrence College Appleton Wisconsin arrived Thursday to spend the summer vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs W S Baird.
The Rev Hugh E Brown of Evanston Illinois was the house guest of Mr and Mrs C R Cobb while in the city. He delivered the commencement address here.
Clyde Williams, a Michigan Tech student in Houghton, has come home to spend the summer with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams. He plans to return to campus in the fall and resume his studies.
Mrs. Albert Kesseler of Appleton Wisconsin visited this week at the home of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs James Piper and attended the graduation exercises.
Mr and Mrs Carl G Carlson arrived Sunday from Chicago and are spending two weeks as guests of Mrs Carlson's parents Mr and Mrs A R Webber in Ironton.
Alice Rosen daughter of Mr and Mrs George B Rosen of Marinette formerly of the Anvil location graduated with honors from Lady of Lourdes Marinette Wis.
Mervin Williams of Saginaw Michigan arrived Sunday and is visiting Mrs. Williams at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther E Sherman. The posting notes the family connection and arrival timing.
Mr and Mrs Carmelo Giametto arrived Wednesday from Italy where Mr Giametto went a year ago to visit his parents and before returning to America he was married in Italy.
Orville Collick of Ironwood presented 1% pupils in a student recital at A. D. Johnston High School Monday evening. Parents and friends enjoyed the performance.
Peter Scavarda Er Bo Walkowski M L Dezendorf and C R Duda left yesterday for Crystal Falls to represent the local American Legion post at the Upper Peninsula convention.
Roger Cerioni plans a trip to Chicago Saturday evening to visit relatives during the weekend. He will travel by train and return early next week, weather permitting.
Mr and Mrs George Sherman and Mrs George Sherman Snr of Neenah Wisconsin spent Tuesday and Wednesday visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Roberts and Mrs Ed Piper. He will also attend the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Brady in July.
Mrs. Charles Duda Mrs. Charles Lutz and Mrs. E J Nystrom left this morning for Crystal Falls to attend the annual Upper Peninsula convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary.
A postponed American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held next Thursday June 19. A report on the convention at Crystal Falls will be presented during the session.
C H Mains, longtime principal of the Harding school for seven years, will serve as superintendent of the consolidated schools of Richmond township Palmer Mich for the coming year.
Mr and Mrs Howard Medlyn and Miss Alice Berryman of Detroit left Friday morning by motor for Chicago and Detroit. They will visit Mr and Mrs Medlyn for several days before returning home.
Mrs Walter Thompson and daughter Miss Anna MacAdams joined Mary Lou and Mac Morris and Miss Virginia MacLean of Ontonagon as weekend guests at the home of Mrs Thompson's daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs James Halama.
Mrs G B Layman and daughter Janet of Hibbing with Miss Ruth Neely of Negaunee visited Monday and Tuesday at the home of their sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Oscar Hansen. Their niece Janet will remain for some time.
Miss Katherine Donich arrived Saturday from San Francisco to spend three months at her father Michael Donich’s home. Before returning she enjoyed a week’s stay in Hollywood and Denver as a guest of friends.
Mr and Mrs Anton DeBiasi expect their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs H A Anderson of Los Angeles California to arrive at the end of the week They also plan a visit to Mr and Mrs Nick Anderson of Jessieville after an absence of three and a half years.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Sippola of New York arrived Saturday as guests of Mr and Mrs Emil Kelto to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Valentine Sippola of Mercedes Texas who are staying at the Kelto home.
Mrs Edward Lindberg of Sault Ste Marie returns home Saturday after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs James Piper. She attended the commencement exercises of Bessemer High School where sister Estelle was a graduate.
Miss Josephine Dell Acqua arrived from Laurium Michigan to visit her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs J Michela and attended the graduation exercises Tuesday evening when her sister Rose was graduated. She left for her home yesterday.
James Lerza arrives from Lodi to attend the Italo American convention in Hurley and Ironwood and spend ten days visiting relatives. Mrs Petranek and Mrs Rydeski attend Marquette University graduation in Milwaukee. Francis Nemacheck to teach at Beaver Dam high school next year after graduation from Lawrence College. Bertha Selin to visit from Minneapolis and will go to Northampton for Smith College summer program.
A brief, playful note describes a diner interaction where a waiter jokes about not yet receiving a menu. The exchange features a humorous impatient remark and a witty retort about having already finished a prior order. The tone echoes casual cafe banter.
The Wednesday evening 500 club met at the home of Mrs. L. Dufrane. Prizes for high and low score went to Mrs. Oliver Cedarstrom and Mrs. Louis Menghini. At 11 o'clock a delicious lunch was served.
Members of the Thursday bridge club met at Mrs. Oscar Hansen's home. High score honors went to Mrs. George Koronski. Dinner was served at six to eight guests by the hostess.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will hold a meeting next Wednesday at 2 30 oclock in the church parlors followed by a social hour Hostesses announced include Mesdames Kk L Cochran I H Hagen and HQ Hansen all invited to attend
Mrs Carl Berling hosted a Friday afternoon bridge gathering at her home with two tables in play. High scores earned by Mrs William McMinn and Mrs H T Culver, as guests enjoyed artistic spring flower arrangements and a 5:30 luncheon for eight.
The Catholic Ladies Aid society schedules a summer meeting in church parlors on Tuesday June 17. It will be the last gathering of the season and organizers hope for strong attendance. Refreshment chairmen are Mrs Mary Basket and Mrs J A Moselle, with a committee drawn from members not yet served in a circle.
Miss Elva Koppala of Detroit, formerly of this city, was the honored guest at a party last week hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stenback. A dance followed, with prizes awarded to Miss Inez Maccunt and Tony Krizmanick, and consolation prizes to Miss Mildred Mannie and Miss Pauline Baritone. Midnight lunch was served to 20 guests.
Mrs W B Tait of Ironwood entertained a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at her home for Miss Lucille Anderson of Ironwood whose marriage to C E Olson of this city will take place this month. A pink and white color scheme framed the luncheon at 11. Miss Anderson received many lovely gifts.
Members of the Bessemer Rotary Club discussed a home exams theme and considered a club spelling test. Dr. C. E. Anderson was chosen teacher of the day, while Pearce Graham and Conrad Velin were elected to choose sides. Conrad’s boys are too young for exams, so he and his side owe the upperclassmen a dinner.
The final spring meeting of the Home Furnishing Group was held Friday at 2 PM at Olcott school. Under Miss Margaret Harris supervision, attendees learned color and design backgrounds for room schemes. Members voted to continue classes in September focusing on clothing, home furnishing, home management, and nutrition.
A large audience attended the baccalaureate services for A. D. Johnston High School in the Washington school gym. Rev. F. K B. W. Eastman delivered the sermon on Fight the Good Fight of Faith while the high school girls glee club, directed by F. C. Gorman, sang two selections. Invocation scripture and benediction were given by Eastman as the other ministers expected could not attend.
The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters held a Wednesday evening meeting at 6:00 in the church parlor. After the business session a short program featured Warren Paynter on accordion and mouth organ with whistling by Albert Margari, both from the Anvil location.
Albert Marzari performed imitations of a canary night hawk and mocking bird. A delicious lunch was served later by Mrs. George Vukovich and Mrs. John Pazdernik.
Miss Astrid Hansen presented a second group of students in a piano recital before an audience of parents and friends last evening at Sharon Lutheran church.
The program lists Cleo Melanson Dorothy Montesi John Kuivinen Deloris Chart Pauline Becker June Anderson Reuben Kitto Ruth Kataja Myrtle Popps Alice Nylund Ursula Melanson Erma Camilli Pearl Eileen Hoeft Carmen Eade Margaret Strelcheck Florence Culver and Vivian Kitto.
About 500 couples attended the dance sponsored by the Bessemer fire department at the handroom on Wednesday night. The 12 piece orchestra Royal Entertainers played dance tunes to the cheers of the crowd. An amplifier with three speakers was installed to help dancers hear. Proceeds will fund events at the Upper Peninsula firemen's tournament in the city the week of July 28.
Members of the Senior class attended a banquet served at 6 30 Monday evening at the Olcott school. Seventy eight seniors and guests were seated with the school board faculty and advisor Miss Marty O Keefe. C R Cobb spoke, A J Matteson gave a farewell, Rose Dell Acqua Elizabeth Reuter prepared the class wit Sophie Tarnaski Andrew Loscody crafted the prophecy and John Bonovett wrote the history. John Rosemargy presided Pauline Hoeft sang a vocal solo. A dance followed at the grandrom.
Miss Bessie Cilek near June wedding as Frederick Scholar of Ramsay plans June 24. Hosts Mrs George Supercynski and others, prize 500 winners Mrs John Yatchak Wakefield and Miss Dorothy Abelman. Consolation to Mrs Charles Duda. High scores to Miss Josephine Supercymski and Mrs Jack Cavisto Ironwood. 86 guests from Ironwood Wakefield Bessemer attend lunch at 11. Chest of silver given to the bride elect.
The Olcott school held a Saturday exhibit featuring manual arts, domestic science, and commercial classes showcasing student work.
Approximately 40 major projects from man ual training classes under James Halama were exhibited including a radio cabinet dresser buffet and tables. Home economics by Miss Alice Johnson showcased sewing and well fitted dresses. Eighth grade home mechanics displayed wrought iron lamp bases and toasters. The display marked the first year of regular commercial class work led by James Carpenter.
The Rev. Hugh E. E. Brown of First Congregational Evanston spoke to the graduating class at the Washington school gym. He offered six words of wisdom and praised music by F. C. Gorman’s orchestra. Salutatory by Lila Crook and valedictory by Darley Crenna highlighted the ceremony.
John Erickson, the tall left hander from South Bessemer, is expected to develop into a solid pitcher with more experience. He possesses a smooth ball that proves difficult for Marenisco batters to hit.
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