Erickson Hoeft McKie Elected to School Board
Elmer Erickson and Paul Hoeft, current Bessemer Board of Education members, won four year terms in a tight election over Peter Relich. Cecelia McKie filled an unexpired term by defeating Geno Mattella, 27 vote margin. Voter turnout was 1,219 of 2,075 registered, with precinct breakdowns by ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Erickson
Paul Hoeft
Bessemer Board of Education
Peter Relich
Cecelia McKie
Geno Mattella
James Bria
Louis Perotti
Carlson Honored At Open House For School Leaders
Superintendent Clemens E. Carlson and Principal Howard Brown were honored at Harding School during an open house hosted by the Harding Parent-Teachers Association. Carlson retires June 30 as superintendent of Bessemer Township Schools. Brown will become Ramsay School principal this fall. Gifts were presented by President William Scott. The event featured lilac and tulip arrangements, refreshments, and guests from the local community.
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Clemens E. Carlson
Harding
Harding Parent-Teachers Association
Carlson
Bessemer Township
Howard Brown
Brown
Ramsay
Supt. Carlson
William Scott
Gust Jacobson
Floyd Jacobson
Reino Salonen
Clarence Banfield
Scott
U P May Be Eligible For Grant
UPCAP elected new officers and heard action plans from two standing committees at its annual meeting in Iron Mountain. The group was told the Upper Peninsula may obtain a 125000 grant to assemble information for attracting industry and implement development projects. ARA said the grant would be feasible as UPCAP requested help and could direct the effort.
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UPCAP
Iron Mountain
Upper Peninsula
Lynn Sandberg
L’anse
Area Redevelopment Administration
ARA
William Leland
Washington
Lake States
Sandberg Ara
Sandra Jean
Thomas Richter
Francis Spagnoletti
South Besseone
Richter
Erwin Richter
U. P
Leland
Esssesse
Engagement Announcement for Daughter of Wood Family
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of the Wood family daughter are announced. Details note the couple and family involvement with plans for a future ceremony.
Production record set by Pride Pabst Burke Ona 3943937
Pride Pabst Burke Ona 3943937 a seven year old Holstein cow owned by Carl R Martinson of Bessemer Michigan produced 15350 lbs milk and 611 lbs butterfat in 306 days Michigan State University supervised the weighing and testing as part of the national Holstein association herd testing program. Also noted are wedding plans and academic milestones for local residents including Claire Semmerling and Rich ter Spagnoletti with mentions of their studies and future plans.
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Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Pride Pabst Burke Ona
Carl R. Martinson
Bessemer
Michigan
Michigan State University
Mrs Simon Hill Dies At 88 In Ironwood
Mrs Simon Hill 88 of 908 B Ayer St Ironwood died Saturday June 9 at Grand View Hospital where she had been a patient since January Born Ida Takalo Sept 29 1873 in Pyhajoki Finland she came to the United States in 1899 and settled here She is survived by her husband two sons Nante Holappa Ironwood William Holappa Bessemer one brother Atrian Takalo Port Arthur Canada one sister Mrs Siiki Pahkasalo Pyhajoki Finland seven grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the Nyberg Miller Mortuary with Rev Walther N Reini Apostolic Lutheran Church officiating Rev Waino Aili of Duluth assisted Interment was in Riverside Cemetery
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Simon Hill
Picnic July 1 at Tourist Park fundraises for Independence Day
A public picnic on Sunday July 1 at Clayberg Street Tourist Park aims to finance the Independence Day celebration. A queen contest invites high school girls, with the queen earning a war bond. Hot dogs hamburgers and beverages will be sold. entertainment and music planned. tug of war between VFW and Legion teams led by Peter Relich.
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Clayberg Street
VFW
Legion
Peter Relich
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gedda_Cychosz
American Legion
Four Local Students Graduate From Houghton Tech
Michigan Tech graduates William D. Brown David B. Carpenedo James R. Johnson and Robert J. Juntunen receive B S degrees in mathematics civil engineering and engineering physics at Houghton commencement. Brown plans field service work at AC Spark Plug Milwaukee and is Pi Sigma math club treasurer. Carpenedo will join Wisconsin Highway Commission Milwaukee. Johnson will work for Minneapolis Honeywell Minneapolis. Juntunen earns civil engineering degree and is married to Arlene Woodruff Keenan. families in Bessemer and Wakefield.
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William D. Brown
David B. Carpenedo
James R. Johnson
Robert J. Juntunen
Bessemer
Michigan College of Mining and Technology
Houghton
Howard Brown
Yale Ave
Brown
Ilwaukee
Tech
Pi Sigma
A. D. Johnston High School
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Milwaukee
Carpenedo
American Society of Civil Arch
Iesagg
Wa Tualate
Tad Beta Pi
Reuben C. Johnson
Sellar St
Fay J. Erickson
Woolsey
Vincent Cosgrove Gree
Arlene Mae Woodruff
Wis
Keenan
A. D. Johnston
Michigan Tech Junion
Juneen
Dale Stengard
Letics
Divine Infant Hos- American Society of Civil Enginpital
Wakefield
Eers
Boy Shot by Stray Bullet in Yale Location Yard
Dwight Filippini, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Filippini of 304 S Peck St was shot in the back below the right shoulder blade by a stray bullet Tuesday noon. Police say he and Arthur Lyons were working on a truck motor in the Clarice Kapugia home yard when hit. He walked home then received x rays and treatment at Divine Infant Hospital. The bullet was a nearly spent 22 caliber. City authorities warned that firing any firearm within city limits is illegal and violators will be prosecuted.
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Dwight Filippini
Louis Filippini
S. Peck St
Dwight
Arthur Lyons
Clarice Kapugia
Yale
Divine Infant Hospital
Two Women Injured in Car Mishap at US 2 Crossing
Miss Mary Ann Chakich and Miss Loreen Johnson were treated at Grand View Hospital after a Saturday 1:30 a.m. crash on the US 2 and Infirmary Road crossing. Passengers in a car driven by 20 year old Montreal resident Anthony Darin, who reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the road.
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Mary Ann Chakich
Loreen Johnson
Grand View Hospital
US 2
Infirmary Road Crossing
Anthony Darin
Montreal
Queen Contest For Fourth Of July Now In Progress
A report on the Tri City TV Improvement Corp fund drive shows 262 memberships sold citywide with $30 full payments or installments. Ward tallies: 60 in First, 40 in Second, 102 in Third, 40 in Fourth, 20 in Fifth. Contestants sell Playhouse tickets for the July 1 Tourist Park picnic. Call Walter Gray, William Johnson, George Sionkala, or Peter Relich to enter. The Fourth of July Bonanza Parade includes Son's Squadron of the Ironwood American Legion Drum & Bugle Corps, Marty's Goldenaires, Iron County VFW Drum & Bugle Corps, and Ironwood Municipal Band. A parade floats listing is being compiled. organization entries are encouraged. A June 15 planning meeting with Auxiliaries will finalize the Children’s Parade at 1:30 p.m. on July 4. The drive aims for 1,000 memberships across Wakefield, Bessemer, and Ramsay. Memberships are $30. contact treasurer Isadore Macchani at Bessemer National Bank. The calendar notes a ward-chairman meeting June 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elks lounge to align future action. Memorial Day activities included Cub Scout Pack 315 at Den Mother Mrs. Kravetz’s home. Den secretary Joe Bria, and post tours to Wakefield State Police post. Sgt. Bonello urged visitor groups to come. the Cub Scouts toured equipment and heard radio calls.
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Tri-City TV Improvement Corp
Elks Club
Bessemer Committee
John Sartoris
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Walter, Gray
William Johnson
George Sionkala
Peter L. Relich
Ironwood American Legion
Marty
Sartoris
William G. Johnson
Joseph Bria
Waiko Spets
John
Pelissero
George Honkala
Joseph Martell
Robert Hellman
VFW
American Legion
Bessemer
Herald
Bonanza
Bul
Elks
Commuunities
Wakefield
Ramsay
Isadoree Maccani
Bessemer National Bank
Joey Bria
Jim Barbacovi
Arthur Boline
Jon Pann
Cubs
Andrew Kravetz
Cosmo Bonello
Local Graduates Awarded Scholarships
Bessemer High School awarded scholarships to graduates Miss Stempihar and Miss Goral in recognition of scholastic achievements. Miss Stempihar earned a four year Alumni scholarship to Michigan State University to study medical technology and ranked 11th in her class of 79. Miss Goral received a Freshman Tuition scholarship to the University of Wisconsin Madison and plans to major in psychology. Both students participated in multiple activities including debate band drama and student council.
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John W. Johnson
Charles Boggetto Jr
Charles Tirpik
George Sabol
Bessemer Chamber of Commerce
Johnson's
Marilyn Stempihar
Theresa
Ironwood
Goral
A. D. John
Iton High School
Walter Gray
E. Sellar
Besse
Stempihar
John Stempihar
Tilden Road
Bessemer
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Thespian Dramatic Society
the Crier
Bayview High School
Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Girls Glee Club
Girls Athletic Association
Drift
Geral
Jack Jewess
Sellar St
Sharon Lutheran Church Summer Schedule Starts Sunday
Sharon Lutheran Church announces a summer schedule with a single service at 9 30 A M each Sunday and no Sunday School during the summer. The schedule continues through Labor Day Sunday and welcomes visitors to worship at the Sharon Church.
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Sharon Lutheran Church
Sharon Church
Nancy Niemi Graduates From Grace Lutheran Nursing Program
Mr and Mrs Reino Niemi of South Bessemer attended the Grace Lutheran Church ceremony for the Augustana Nursery Infant Nursing Program on May 25. Their daughter Nancy Ann Niemi was among 15 graduates and will continue training until November 1962 before receiving her diploma.
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Reino Niemi
South Bessemer
Augustana Nursery
Grace Lutheran
Mrs C Gustafson Retires From Grand View Nursing Staff
Mrs Clarence Elizabeth Gustafson retires after 22 years at Grand View Hospital. She was guest of honor at a dinner at El Capitan with night shift co workers and nursing staff including Marie Prarizzi, Audrey Prosek, Elizabeth Hulme, Lillian Kostac, Carol Mukavitz, Elodese Budnik, Delores Erspamer, Violet Bonovetz and Elizabeth Gustafson. Attendance noted absence of Gloria Bertagnoli, Esther Milinovich and Bester Maki. Gustafson received corsage and gift and presented her Nurses Pin to Carol Mukavitz.
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Clarence
Elizabeth) Gustafson
el Capitan
Gustafson
Grand View Hospital
Marie Prarizzi
Mesdames Audrey Prosek
Elizabeth Hulme
Lillian Kostac
Carol Mukavitz
Elodese Budnik
Delores Erspamer
Violet Bono
Bessemer Teens Travel The World This Summer
The Harding Community 4 H Club meets as Diana Niemi is elected president and the group plans dairy, gardening, food prep and photography projects. Teaser notes Gary Masse travels from June 14 visiting Minnesota Wyoming Oregon and Seattle World’s Fair, while Eileen Johnson teaches at First Baptist Ironwood and Ann Thors sails Europe June 19 visiting Italy England and Switzerland before six week return.
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Bessemer
Globe
Ggry Masse
Gary
Minnesota
Wyoming
Oregon
Seattle
Washington
Eileen Johnson
Eileen
First Baptist Church of
Ironwood
Ann Thors
Ann
America
Europe
Pan American Airlines
Italy
England
France
Austria
Switzerland
U. S
Thors
Diana Niemi
Arthur Johnson
Marlene Jacobson
Kathy Jacobson
Clergy Appointments Effective June 26 1962
Catholic church personnel receive transfers and new assignments across Michigan. Dominic A. Zadm moves from Immaculate Conception Iron Mountain to Bishop secretary. Chester J. Franczek becomes St Sebastian Bessemer pastor. Howard J. Brown shifts to St Francis Hospital Escanaba chaplain and Holy Name High School faculty. Jerome L. Larsen relocates to Assumption Iron River. William Russell to St Cecilia Caspian. G Kenneth Brett becomes Immaculate Conception Iron Mountain assistant. Lena J. Zadra newly ordained becomes assistant at St Mary Norway.
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Dominic A. Zadm
Immaculate Conceptions Church
Iron Mountain
Chester J. Franczek
St. Stanislaus Church
Goetzville
St. Sebastian Church
Bessemer
Howard J. Brown
St. Christopher Church
Marquette
St. Francis Hospital
Escanaba
Holy Name High School
Jerome L. Larsen
St. Michael Church
Information Center To Open In Gogebic County Next Year
Lansing reports that Michigan will open a Tourist Information Center in Gogebic County next year, approved by the 1962 Legislature. Construction will require months for plans and bids, with location decided by summer traffic studies. Other centers in Monroe, New Buffalo, and Menominee are part of the statewide program.
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Lansing
Eee
Gogebic County
John Murray
Highway Department
Murray
Monroe County
New Buffalo
Menominee
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Hoeft
McKie
Erickson Ee
Frank Semmerling
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Claire
Northern Michigan College
Luther L. Wright High School
Gogebic Community College
Hartford
Conn
Spagnoletti
Mrs
Houghton Tech
William H. Rice Sr
Sheila Hedberg
Robert Blaha
Billie
Walled Lake
Frank Blaha
John Masnaghetti
Hazel Nigg
Plainwell, Mich
Gust Anderson
Sophie St
Plymouth
Indiana
Mis
Hawin Vonnsuu
Jackson
Mich
Raymond Olson
William Holappa Jr
Carl E. Olson
Ronald Tourville
Coulpes Club
Robert Anderson
Oscar Maki
Richard Korpels
Walter Newman
Hilmer Nyman
Carl O. Johnson
Walter Newmans
Seeeess
Queen
Tri-City TV
CUB Scout
Den 4
Den
Dave Kuster
Sharon Luth
Nancy Niemi
C. Gustafson
Grand View
By Pat Perotti
Harding Community
Melvin Jacobson
Information Center
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