Newspaper masthead and publication details
Published every week by the Herald Publishing Company at 109 East Mary Street Bessemer Michigan. Entered as second class matter May 26 1900 at the post office in Bessemer under the act of March 3 1879. Subscription rates per year three dollars out of Gogebic County two dollars within Gogebic County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald Publishing Company
East Mary Street
Bessemer, Michigan
Bessemer
Michigan
Parcel post reform bills seek relief from costly rates
The nation’s parcel post faces near collapse due to high rates. Postmaster General Way seeks a one year moratorium on certification and rate relief, while the ICC vetoes key changes. Bills H R or S 433 would realign authority under postal control. Public pressure urged for action to avoid service strangulation and harm to farmers and small businesses. Water safety reminders stress Summer season duties and equipment rules for swimmers and boaters with practical tips. Community quotes reflect humor and space constraints on policy and moon landing jokes.
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The
Vuiuile Lusstés
J. Awuward Way
Interstate Commerce Commission
Treasury
Iar
Way
MUW Delore Congress
Day
1LC
Rainy day headline and strange notes from a newspaper route
A jumble of weather mentions and odd anecdotes follows. Fragments describe a new school board, a field opening, a depot, and a weather picture with cool temperatures. Personal musings recount a newspaper carrier's toll and frustrations with customers, delayed pay, and Saturday rhythm.
Local Notes and Events in Bessemer Wakefield and area
Business notes and social items from Bessemer and Wakefield. Includes a Ford trade-in offer and Ruth Grabowskys Loyola University degree. Obituary for Albert Sanders, 62, of Ramsay. Visits by Aldo Pricco and family. Amelia Marie Torkko and Robert Hellman vow wedding at First Lutheran Church. Bessemer Legion Drum and Bugle Corps to attend UP convention in Minot. Father Monroe and two priests traveling to Escanaba after tornado injuries to Father Thompson and Father La Mothe.
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Amelia Marie Torkko
Robert Hellman
First Lutheran Church
Wakefield
Arvo Torkks
Mr. Heilman
Eliza Heilman
Bessemer
Bessemer American Legion
Menominee
UP Legion
Father Monroe
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Father A. Thompson
Father G. la Mothe
Escanabe
Injanes
Rhnt
1943 census shows drop in school age children in 5 to 19 group
A Sap E J Oss report notes a decrease of six children aged 5 to 19 for the 1943 school census. In 1942 there were 95 school age children, rising to 931 in 1943. Funeral services are listed for Laurence Chiapuzio of Anvil and Max Sterny, a Pioneer resident, with church services held in Ironwood and St Ambrose Church. Additional notes mention marriages, births, and engagements among local families, with dates and places across Ramsay Bessemer Wakefield and Ishpeming.
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Sapt E J Oss
Laur
Witty quotes from local papers spark flat humor
Collected quips from Belton Texas Journal Grove City Ohio Record Blackstone Virginia Courier-Record Pennsburg Pennsylvania Town and Country showcase local wit. Jibes touch health fashion nuclear fears and bachelor stereotypes.
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Virginia
Gaskill
Pennsburg
Gogebic County Leads Relief Spending in April Report
Figures show Gogebic County spent the most of the group with 17 053 82 dollars for 999 families in April. A steam shovel at the Iron ton Mine began loading ore for shipment to Ashland docks. Carl E Olson and Basil Buckko plan a cash and carry grocery in the J R Johnson block, former Kallander Store employees. Betty Hurt will become Gogebic County nurse for the Children's Fund of Michigan on July 1, succeeding Emmelin Jones. Mrs John Novak oski, 94, dies. Fort Sheridan RFC recruits report Jack Yellich of Bessemer won a first boxing bout by technical knockout. Grand jurors Conrad Velin and Sidney Proctor return from Sault Ste Marie. Curfew 8:30 PM and bicycle rules to be strictly enforced. Rice and Selin begin closing sale. Drifts and 1923 high school yearbook distributed.
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Gogebic
Ironton
Ashland
Carl E. Olson
Basil Buckko
J. R. Johnson
Kallander
B. Blicharz
Milwaukee
Josephine Supercynski
Frances Supercynski
Conrad Velin
Sidney Proctor
Sault Ste. Marie
Federal Court
Andy Byrne
Rice
Selin
Bessemer High Schools
Gogebie Parish Camp Opens Sixth Annual En Campment
The Gogebie Parish Camp opens its sixth annual en campment on Monday June 25. About 200 range children are expected to attend. Rates are 50 cents per day for a two week period. Representative John Holl and Bessemer, a state legislator, has long backed the eight hour day law under consideration. The annual Bessemer schools manual training exhibit will be at the Alcott building from Friday through Sunday. E Bray, Moody Bible Institute student, is named associate leader of a student group serving at the Old Peoples Home in Chicago each Sunday. The engagement of Miss Helen Nelmark Ramsay to Clemens Carlson Champion is announced.
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Sonny
Gogebie Parish
John Holland Bessemer
Bessemer
Alcott
E. Bray
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Old Peoples Home
Helen Nelmark
Ramsay
Clemens Carlson
Champion
Address by State Grange leader to local 60 member body
John Ketchum grand master of the State Grange will speak in the city on Wednesday June 25 addressing the local grange of 60 members at Odd Fellows Hall. Bessemer Electric Co installed electric lights in the A Abelman store building this week. Ed Gaudette Arthur Linde man and Sam Williams began excavating basements for their new homes on West Lead Street. Mr and Mrs John Smith welcomed a baby girl born Wednesday morning June 11. Frank Toreano Ramsay celebrates arrival of a baby boy born last Saturday. Chas Bernard bought the Harry Williams property on West Lead Street. John B McCormick Duluth leased the Puritan Hotel and will run it. Henry Blumekamp returned from Schofield Wis where he has been for two weeks on business and expects to locate there. Rev C M Fraser to deliver address at the 1913 Baccalaureate services on Thursday June 19. Eighteen students will graduate this year. Miss Gena Serra is the valedictorian and Miss Astrid K Hansen the salutatorian.
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John Ketchum
State Grange
Odd Fellows Hall
Bessemer Electric Co
A. Abelman
Ed Gaudette
Arthur Lindeman
Sam Williams
West Lead Street
John Smith
Frank Toreano
Ramsay
Chas. Bernard
Harry Williams
John B. McCormick
Duluth
Henry Blumekamp
Schofield
Wis
C. M. Fraser
Gena Serra
Astrid K. Hansen
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Scnoul
Chucayo
Johnny the Bear
the Paper Boy’s
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Ence Chiapuzio
Anvil
St. Sebastian Church
Max Sterny
St. Ambrose Church
Ironwood
Ann Bertorello
Fred Bertorello
George Batinich
Mike Batinach
Walter Trick
Bessemer Township
Grandview Hospital
Frank Lucynski
Evelyn
Peter Talso
Jacob Lasso
Ishpemung
Francis Quigley
Marquette
Mary Jo
Quigley
Astud Hansen
Oharon Lutheran Church
James Bria
Gretchen
Newport Hospital
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First Avenue
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Pitrone
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Main St
Ron L. Coffman
Grove City
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