Flag Day Tribute and Local Community Notes
The article reflects on Flag Day June 14 and the American ideal of government deriving from the people, urging patriotism. It covers local events in Bessemer including elections, school board results, a Lions Club clinic, and the Bessemer Speed Boys baseball season with a new coach Jerzy Drazkowski, plus campus and church notices amidst wider social commentary on civil unrest and higher education.
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Summer Fun Amendment Proposed By Town Leader
A humorous stakeout of a proposed law titled The Summer Fun Amendment calls for residents to cease unpleasant activity for 24 to 72 hours when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees. It threatens gross misdemeanor penalties for violators and seeks official sanction by the mayor through an executive writ.
Looking Backward 10 Years Ago June 12 1953
The Rev Ford Moncher was ordained at Marquette by Bishop Thomas L Noa last Saturday. Mrs George Nobert Sr died of a heart seizure at the Ramsay home of her son and daughter in law. Bessemer won a Little League Regional tournament to be held at Steiger Meld July 24 23 and 26. Sheriff Frank Perlich seeks eighth term. Gedds-Orohest Legion hosts Italian Night. Elmer Erickson and Paul Hoeft win Bessemer school board seats. Various births deaths marriages and local events are noted including a Memorial Day Poppy Sale and Junior Prom reminders.
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Ford Moncher
Marquette
Thomas L. Noa
George Nobert
Sylvester Nobert
Ramsay
Bessemer
Steiger Meld
Peter Fusi
Frank Perlich
Gogebic County
Elmer Erickson
Paul Hoeft
Louis Perotti
Bernard Meccani
Divine Inten: Hospital
Ironwood
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ashland
Teresa Sterny
Lowell Proctor
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Joseph Gondek
Semer High School
F. C. Gorman
Upper Peninsula
Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Nesto Erickson
Alfred Jacobson
South Bessemer
Besseemer Township
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