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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
1
Iron ore movement in the Lake Superior district shows shipments through June 1 total 96 150 tons from Gogebic range mines, versus 1 087 482 tons for the same period last year. May figures released by the Lake Superior Iron Ore Association list port, dock and railroad weights with comparisons for 1938 and 1937.
The May monthly report by district conservation supervisor D. H. Raess lists seven violators in Gogebic County. Offenders include Orville Small from Eagle River Wisconsin and Betty and William Simon from Chicago for fishing during the closed season. Joseph and Peter Marshalek of Bessemer cited for using artificial light and spear. Jacob Sarri of Wakefield for possession of undersized brook trout. and Frank Kaiser of Ironwood for attempting to take black bass during closed season. Fines ranged from five to ten dollars with costs or jail terms up to twenty days.
Fritz Frederickson Post 350 of the American Legion will sponsor Ramsay's July 4 program at Memorial Park. The parade and races plus water and field events return, with a fireworks display and town hall dance. Free ice cream for children, band music, and more attractions are planned. Committees led by John H. Hild include Program and Finance chairs with local volunteers.
Delegates from nearly every Michigan fire department will meet June 20 23 in Sault Ste Marie for the 64th convention and 10th Fire College of the Michigan State Firemen's Association. Demonstrations, exhibitions, and events arranged for volunteer and paid departments along with a banquet by Richard Vernor conclude the four day program.
Forest fire investigators probe incendiarism as several suspected cases surface in April and May. Upper Naula fire chiefs consider reducing hourly wage for extra labor in firefighting if incidents recur. The 25 cent per hour overtime rate for emergency helpers is under review to deter temperate arson.
Arnold Schmidt of West Concord Minnesota will become cashier of Bessemer National Bank on July 1. He succeeds L. J. Merlo who resigns to run the Kaukauna bank. Mr. Merlo and Mrs. Merlo attended the Wisconsin Bankers Association convention in Milwaukee last week.
A Flag Day ceremony at Mansie Field was hosted by Beasemer Elks lodge and the Sons of the American Legion. Legion Sons performed a drill as the high school band played. William F. Pellow gave a brief history of the flag and the band conducted by Harry Reinhold opened the outdoor concert to a large crowd.
Funeral services for Circuit Judge George O. Driscoll were held at St. Ambrose Church in Ironwood with hundreds from Gogebic and Ontonagon counties in attendance. The ceremony, led by Rev. J B Moriarty, honored by pallbearers Patrick Kelly and others, and escorted by an honor guard of police, reflected a regionwide gathering.
The picnic at the tourist park by the Bessemer Roosevelt Democratic Club drew large crowds last Sunday. Speakers included George Gundry of Flint, state auditor general, and Congressman Frank Hook, with participation from Probate Judge M. E. Nolan and Supt. E. J. Oas who explained the 20 millage measure voted on Monday.
Escanaba chosen as the 1939 convention city ending the 27th annual meeting in Ironwood. J. J. Herbert of Manistique becomes president, succeeding John P. Norton. New officers include Abbott Fox, W. L. Burns, C. J. McCauley, and others with George E. Bishop as secretary manager.
Mrs. Mary W. Strom aged 69 of Bessemer died at Grand View hospital after a prolonged diabetes illness. She served in clerical roles at the Bessemer courthouse from 1888 to 1929 including probate court work and as register of deeds from 1921 to 1929. Born May 26 1869 near Stockholm Sweden she came to America in 1873 and settled in Bessemer in 1887. Survived by daughters Ina and Ada and nephews Eugene and Finnie. Funeral arrangements pending. Local services and community events were noted for the coming day.
Bessemer electors approved continuing a 20 mill tax rate for five years with a five to one margin. Yes 484 No 97. Two thirds required 388. surpassed. Charles H. Lutz and Frank B. Abelman reelected to the board. Ramsay township elected Edwin Smith new member. David Rizzie and John Nelson were among incumbents. No salary changes. superintendent residence project defeated.
Swedish residents of the Gogebic range plan a Sunday celebration at Little Girl's Point on June 19 for the Delaware tercentenary marking the first Swedish colony in America. A picnic with Swedish dishes, a music and chorus program, and pioneer residents will be featured with Dr. Julius Lincoln of Chicago as main speaker. Ed Hedlund of Ironwood serves as general chairman.
Judge John G. Stone issued an order and a circuit court hearing is set for Monday June 20 on a mandamus to compel examination of the city’s records. Irwin J. Neault and Joseph Michela petition the audit seeks details on funds, obligations, and legality of expenditures. An annual city audit by L R Johnson of B BE Noreen Co. began this week per council practice.
William Coleman of this city declares his bid for mining inspector on the Democratic ticket, noting he was a candidate two years ago.
Destruction of young fish in streams and lakes may follow limited pollution that spares adults. The stress weakens juveniles, making them more susceptible to disease while not killing the older fish.
The statement notes that cold water by itself fails to sustain trout without adequate food sources and proper spawning facilities, underscoring the need for supporting habitats and ecosystems.
George Edward Hoeft of Bessemer has been transferred to Class A Group II Schools at Norfolk Virginia and San Diego California after passing entrance exams. The sixteen week program trains for shipboard ratings such as quartermaster signalman storekeeper yeoman and radioman. He enlisted at Green Bay Wisconsin on January 19 1933 a noteworthy achievement as only about one in ten qualify.
Irwin Neault of Bessemer announced plans to erect an elaborate modern service station at the corner of Putnam and Ascher man streets in Wakefield. The building will be larger than the Beasemer station and follow the same architectural style along the proposed US-2 extension toward Seasemer, per the Wakefield News.
Hjalmer Turpeinen Oscar Ketola and Victor Lepisto serve on a Go gebic county committee soliciting funds for Suomi College endowment. The county quota is 5000 dollars. Suomi College at Hancock is the only Finnish college in the United States. A statewide drive to raise 76000 dollars supports school expansion.
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