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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
4
The Bessemer Herald in Michigan lists Rupert W. Wrobleski and Miatrice Burt as publishers. It notes Friday publication by The Herald Publishing Company, post office entry as second class mail, with a yearly advance rate of $2.00.
Rep Frank Bo Hook urges Milo Perkins of the federal surplus commodities corporation to test the Rochester like Stamp Plan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He names Calumet and other counties, arguing it would reduce relief loads, boost grocery sales, and cut distribution waste.
Gov. Loren Dickinson proclaims June 11 to 17 as National Hotel Week to highlight hotels role in Michigan tourism. A 1928 survey shows travelers left about 57.6 million dollars with hostelries, with hotels accounting for roughly one quarter of Michigan tourism revenue, second only to the auto industry in trade volume. Bruce Anderson of Lansing notes hotels boost state prosperity and tax revenue while supporting Michigan food use and farmers.
Surveys of division deans and students at Michigan State College show many seniors secure jobs or pursue home farming after graduation. Veterinary science and medical biology grads report high placement, with 35 and schools placing well. agriculture and vocational majors also show solid employment.
Five years ago the Mondas city school election results show Charles H. Lutz winning with 602 votes and Frank B. Abelman 492, with others listed. The tax limit vote favored escaping the 15 mill cap by 341 to 179. Township results include Nesto Erickson 320 and John H. Nelson. Fatally injured drivers and farewells at Ramsay are noted amid various local moves and events.
Four-fifths of men in their specialized fields secured work and 34 percent of women found employment, nearly all within the major area of study. The data highlight gender gaps in job placement across disciplines.
Readers share hopes for a colorful fireworks display a bustling parade early morning races boxing bouts and a lively parade as the town anticipates Independence Day events with optimism despite possible rain concerns.
The Cole promotes itself as a railroad circus touring Ishpe Ning in July. Advertisements claim it is the only circus of its kind to visit the Upper Peninsula in years.
Local residents anticipate a grand Fourth of July in Bessemer township with a big town hall dance, fireworks in the park, and a parade. Citizens praise the celebrations, ice cream for children, and races and contests, while scouts enjoy Camporee at Lake Galilee.
A fragmentary column describes school out curfews, city tax mood, college students staying in, fishing and swimming, summer school, carnivals and circuses, mosquitoes, April showers, and July heat. It hints at seasonal changes and local events shaping the season.
Bessemer hosts a day long Independence Day celebration with parades, live music, food vendors, and a fireworks show at night. Local organizers urge families to arrive early to enjoy the multiple activities and seating areas across town.
In a Sunday afternoon collision west of Bessemer Toivo Tori, 17, of the city, was fatally injured and died six hours later. A memorial town hall opening in Ramsay featured a home talent show and ceremony.
The Commentator Magazine notes Rockefeller restoration of Williamsburg prompts questions about Henry Ford idea and the town as a model. Tourists fixate on Venetian blinds as unauthentic while guides cite an old ad for adjustable blinds from the Virginia Gazette.
Canada remains the world leader in palladium output. Analysts note substantial mining activity and export growth as the metal maintains high market demand.
Two of the 40 girls employed at the National Youth Administration weaving project in Detroit work on modern looms turning scraps into rugs curtains tablecloths and linens. Last month they completed 22 rugs 5 sets of curtains and many smaller items, gaining textile industry training.
Virginia Minnesota, a key Mesabi iron range city, has risen Phoenix like twice, first in June 1893 and again in 1900s, after devastating fires. Early reconstructions used lumber with brick veneers, then authorities banned wood in the business district to reduce fire hazards, creating a modern, well built city with low fire risk.
Michigan insured savings and loan associations and re chartered outfits saw growth in deposits over the past year. Secretary of State Harry F. Welly notes April activity includes 42 insured associations making 415 loans totaling 1,145,000. Direct reduction loans on May 1 total 25,000.
Republic Steel Corp plans to rebuild and enlarge its blast furnace in Warren Ohio. The project aims to boost pig iron production with a date and capacity that indicate a major expansion for the plant.
The Glava copper mine in Varmland is to reopen under AB Glavamalm of Stockholm. The ore containing copper gold and silver will be exported to Germany.
Local farm reports a sly fox prowling Kalamazoo County chicken houses, killing dozens of chicks at Kellogg demonstration farms near Augustin. Dr. McCrary and guards deploy shotguns and night watches. farmers fear more raids as a gas-exploding decoy gun is introduced.
The Michigan Department of Conservation issued a record number of oil and gas well permits in the week ending May 30. Most permits were taken out by operators in Van Buren, Allegan and Kent counties, signaling a surge in southwestern Michigan drilling activity.
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