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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
10
The township board schedules a June 27 registration for all unemployed residents with preference for township projects this summer. Clerk August Liikaren and James Anne will register attendees at the Reray town hall and another site, as a special election on July 26 aims to authorize building and road improvements to relieve unemployment.
Ironwood pitcher Serbia delivered a lone home run in the first inning and steered the visitors to a 7-3 victory. Neosho’s Met wha provided strong hitting, while errors late in the game opened the door for Ironwood’s late scoring surge.
Excavation for the fen hich schol addition, started by Paul Massie two weeks ago, is progressing rapidly. The dig will reach seven feet deep and extend 324 feet by 20 feet.
Iron Bell appoints Mrs Jennie Rosendall as town marshal succeeding her late husband Fred Rosendahl who had served in the role for years in Knight township.
Oglebay Norton Co plans to move its range offices from Ironwood to Montreal effective July 1. E W Hopkins and L E Stewart retire from range roles, W H Carter moves to Montreal, and Montreal mine staff see office cuts amid broader management rumors.
A group of 25 night school students in Bessemer under G. N. Danielson, commissioner of naturalization, were examined for citizenship and all passed. The class list includes Frank Ahola, Louis Braghini, Mar cared Constantino, Arvido Kangas, Magdalene Kutrovac, Thomas Kutro vac, George Lahti, Anna Pollack, Alex Puro, John Pozega, Andrew Pricco, Valentine Silanpa, Guiseppe Soffietti, Jennie Soffietth, Rena Varalli, Joe Baietto, Maria Corona, Josephine Kinnunen, Albert Marionetti, Giorgio Pistone, August Puro, Julia Serbin, Basil Lezainer.
The board of cemetery trustees of Bessemer calls for bids to improve new grounds and part of Hillrest cemetery. Bids open at the city clerk's office on June 26 at 7 30 p m. Work includes shaping and leveling under the sexton supervision. Notice appears elsewhere in this issue.
S. D. Solomon of Latsing, the low bidder for the grading and drainage job on the Tula cut-off on M-2s, has shipped his equipment to Wakefield and will base operations there as preparations begin.
The Plymouth mine at Wakefield operated by Pickands, Mather & Co. earns the Sentinels of Safety award for its safety record over the past year. It competed with mines of similar class nationwide for the honor, awarded by the Explosives Engineer with the Bureau of Mines.
Mrs Steve Corda a Bessemer resident of 41 years died at home Tuesday night at 7 15 after months at Grand View hospital Diabetis caused death Born July 15 1866 in Germany she married Steve Corda November 11 1886 and came to America a year later The family lived in Stevens Point then settled in Bessemer Survived by husband six daughters and three sons Funeral from St Sebastian church Saturday at 9 with Rev C J Swoboda officiating Burial at Hillrest cemetery
H N Eidemiller superintendent of the Castle mine at Ramsay resigned from the Bessemer township board of education last week. The vacancy was filled by E J Mahan. Ben Brockbank becomes treasurer. The resignation was voluntary to free time and adjust representation for the western end of the township. Four of five members had been from the Ramsay-Agvil district.
The Judson mine of Pickands, Mather & Co. at Alpha is idle with ore shipments from stock and a few workers, marking the first suspension since 1921. Only a small number of mines are active in Tron county today.
Gogebic range miners will join the 1st annual safety conference of the Lake Superior mining section in Duluth on June 25 and 26. Hotel Duluth serves as headquarters with W. O. Catrick chairing. program includes safety talks, discussions, a banquet, and a minerals industry showcase featuring major executives from Minnesota and Michigan firms.
George Basket of this city sustained injuries in a Wakefield bus crash Saturday afternoon. The car he rode in was struck, overturned, and did not stop, causing extensive damage and prompting medical attention for Basket. Authorities and safety exhibitors at the scene noted ongoing investigations and safety equipment displays planned by local industrial firms.
A brief item notes Jare Varnes spurning film offers and choosing a different career path over a prize tied to studios and Hopwood recognition.
Fragmentary OCR describes an all night event at an airport with ships and schedules. The readable words mention Grane Rapids, Cutty Airport, Jens date, and Tuesday.
The Bonitas Lumber company plans to close several mills amid weak demand and a large lumber supply. Analysts foresee continued hardship with limited operations and uncertain summer demand, signaling a long downturn for the lumber sector.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Joseph Same in Ashland after moving from Bessemer years ago. The family and several sisters are named, with services conducted by officiant at 2 o clock. The article lists surviving relatives including Mrs Be..., Mrs Juha..., and others from Bessemer and Detroit.
A sizable audience gathered for the first band concert described in the fragmentary report. The event featured performances by group members and sparked notable public interest reflected in the crowd size and engagement.
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