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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
22
A retrospective poem fragment recounts a 1931 tale of Dewey riding at Sophia Street, crashing into cans, while Reino hunter-kights a mischievous owl and two local woodsmen debate the bird’s fate. Lively rural humor and tall tale imagery populate the vignette with eccentric characters and dialogue.
Hoot Owl Radio Station skit features Father Time Smokey, Spagoonie, Herman and Happy Jack trading quips about dates and shoes. A closing sign off hints at next week. Then Why I Like Fishing dedicates a fish loving tribute to non-partisans in a city as a group heads for Slate River for Sabbath fishing, the driver requesting gasoline on U S 2.
A late night drive ends in a chilly wilderness trip with a gas station stop and a wary game warden attracting confrontation. The tale closes with the prankish idea to call Bruno’s Barber Shop for license avoidance and a phone number 666-666.
A rustic verse recalls Mr Dewey venturing into a green forest to hunt for food. He shoots at game but instead drops a farmer’s calf, revealing a twist of hunger and unintended consequence in a humorous woodland scene.
Mrs. Angelo Massi hosted a Sunday afternoon double birthday party at home for her husband’s 39th birthday and daughter Evelyn’s 12th. Guests included Evelyn Massi and many Gesmondi Camilli and Rigotti family members. A lunch with a large birthday cake followed games and gifts for Evelyn.
The high score prize was awarded to Mrs. Peter Chiapuzio. A delicious lunch followed the card play for guests including Mrs. John Hitt Mrs. Harry Wilkins Mrs. Leo Isdebski Mrs. Charles Duda Mrs. David Bigott Mrs. Ernest Brown Mrs. S. Giubert Mrs. Frank Savera Mrs. Floyd Os sana Mrs. Emil Leonard Mrs. Battista Bottichio Mrs. Thomas Pribble Miss Valentina Torsi Margaret Pertoui Julia Bjornsen Mrs. Vitcem Bianchi and Mrs. Carl Repinski. Several couples and relatives traveled or visited from Newport Heights Duluth Iron River and Oakland Minn. The Anvil catechism class pupils enjoyed a picnic and the Anvil graduation exercises were held at Bessemer. Local residents and travelers were noted with several motor trips and visits to relatives. Ads urged Herald want ads.
Miss Dorothy Roberts hosted a trousseau tea at the Brock street home of Dr. and Mrs. T. G. Lowson to celebrate her June wedding. Her mother Mrs. F. W. Roberts and sister Mrs. Louwden assisted, with guests including Mrs. Bruce Munro and several Misses presenting gowns and gifts. The room featured white iris and pink roses, and tea service included pink tapers and Florentine lace decor.
Mrs Dorothy F E Roberts of Bessemer wed Verton W Sitch of Dublin Street in Trinity United church Petersborough May 1. The ceremony, conducted by Rev D Wren, featured a beige chiffon gown with Venetian lace, rosewood silk underlay, and a floor length skirt with lace and chiffon panels. The bride was given away by her father amid pink chrysanthemum arrangements as family from Canada and the groom's family attended.
Mrs Carl Repinski and Mrs Vincent Bianchi of the Anvil circle at St Sebastian’s church in Bessemer entertained Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Carl Repinski’s home for the Anvil circle benefit. Five hundred rummy was played.
The article describes a wedding in Lindsay with a sleeveless bodice, chiffon raquette, and green mohair hat. The bride carried pink butterfly roses, lilies of the valley, and was attended by Miss Marjorie as bridesmaid in pale green chiffon. The ceremony featured Mabel Clarry playing the wedding march and Mrs Ross Williamson singing. Ushers were R. C. R. Cummings and Roy Logan. A reception followed at the bride’s brother-in-law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. Lomson, Brock Street. Relatives and friends sat at three tables amid pink cornflowers and larkspur. Mr and Mrs Skitch planned a Cincinnati trip, returning to 579 Aylmer Street.
John Mattson 43, jailed for disorderly conduct and intoxication, hanged himself with a belt four feet from the floor in the town hall jail after being last seen at eight p m. He was found sitting and dead by twelve, no inquest held. He leaves a wife and two children in Finland. Funeral at Chappell funeral home Ironwood afternoon Saturday. Other notes: Bertha Olson guest at Wakevainen home. Dreystadt birth in Detroit. vacation plans and visits to Duluth Iron River Crystal Falls. Miss Rizsie from Cincinnati visiting. Brighenti returns from Chicago Heights. Whitburn family travels.
Miss Josephine Brighenti of Two Rivers Wis is due back Saturday for a summer vacation. Mr and Mrs Clemens Carlson and daughters have returned from a brief visit with relatives in Champion and Marquette. Mr and Mrs Victor Potts and family will spend the coming weekend at Marquette as guests of Mr and Mrs John Judson.
Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 1 45 Supt C W Benner of Wakefield will preach Anthem Hark Hark My Soul Duet The Lord Is My Shepherd by Smart Mrs A J Matteson and Mrs Peter Westin Puritan Community S S 002 Westminister Guild 6 30 Marenisco S S 10 00 A M Rev C M Fraser
The Plymouth mine at Wakefield began loading ore the first of last week with an expected 300000 tons mined and shipped in 1931, down from 600000 tons last year. The Wakefield pit has shipped steadily since navigation opened, operating two shifts, with more than 500000 tons destined for lower lake ports.
Herodotus estimated a colossal workforce of about 100000 men laboring for twenty years to erect the Great Pyramid. The claim reflects ancient historians’ figures for the monumental project and its scale.
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