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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
8
A humorous collage recounts a moonlit chase near Sophia Street where a Dewey impersonator rides a stallion, crashes into cans, and a curious owl tale unfolds. Wild forest misadventures mix with local characters, barbers and a gas station crew in a late Prohibition era spoof.
A fragmentary quote references a graveyard outing and a pool hall scene. It mentions Bill S Pat C Charley C and a wrist injury tied to a candy bar mishap, though context and details are unclear.
The Hoot Owl station wraps with Smokey claiming two dates in one night and quips from Spagoonie and Happy Jack about time, shoes, and Lucy Swamp. Herman notes the show ends for the week as Father Time bids farewell.
A quirky early 20th century vignette dedicates a fishing themed tract to non-partisans. The scene unfolds on a dark Saturday night as a group travels toward Blaze River for a Sabbath fishing excursion guided by Bruno C and an impatient driver asks for gas.
In a rural tale a hunter named Dewey enters a forest seeking game and misfires striking a farmer's calf. He laments hunger and fatigue before the shot echoes through the trees. The scene reveals a comic misadventure rather than a trophy hunt in a green woodland setting.
Mrs. Angelo Massi hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at her home for her husband’s 39th birthday and daughter Evelyn’s 12th birthday. Guests shared outdoor games and a 4 o’clock lunch with a large birthday cake. Evelyn received a memory gift.
Mrs. Carl Repinski and Mrs. Vincent Bianchi entertained Anvil circle members at the Repinski home for a benefit card party. Five hundred rummy was played Wednesday evening to raise funds for the church group.
The prize for the HISC score was awarded to Mrs. Peter Chiapuzio. After the card play a delicious lunch was served to guests including Mrs. Peter Chiapuzio, Mrs. John Hiki, Mrs. Harry Wilkins, Mrs. Leo Isdebski, Mr. Charles Duda, Mrs. David Rizo, Mrs. Ernest Brown, Mrs. S Giuliezi, Mrs. Frank Savera, Mrs. Floyd Os sana, Mrs. Emil Leonard, Mrs. Batista Bottichio, Mrs. Thomas Pribble, Miss Valentina Torsi, Margaret Pero tti, Julia Bjornsen, Mrs. Vincent Bianchi and Mrs. Carl Repinski.
Society notes describe Miss Dorothy Roberts, wed Vernon W. Skitch, and entertaining at a trousseau tea on June 3 at Brock Street home of Dr and Mrs T Grown. Mrs F L Roberts and Mrs Louw gen attended, with helpers including Mrs Brace Munro and Miss Marjorie Jackson. Flowers featured iris roses and pink decor. Tea was poured by Mrs W F Skitch and Mrs R C Cummings with several assistants.
The week ends with multiple family visits and motor trips. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts travel with Stevens to Duluth to visit relatives. Others return from Iron River and Oakland after weekend gatherings at friends’ homes. A Chicago guest, Miss Jennie Marzari, plans a two week stay with her parents.
The article notes a wedding with a green mohair hat and pink butterfly roses carried by the bride. Marjorie, cousin of the bride, wore pale area chiffon with a large hat. The ceremony included a wedding march by Miss Mabel Charry and a song by Mrs Ross Williamson. Ushers were C. R. Cummings and Roy Leagan. No reception followed at the bridegroom’s brother-in-law’s home.
John Mattson, 13, hanged himself with a belt in the town hall jail after arrest for disorderly conduct and intoxication. Found hanging four feet from the floor, he was last seen at eight and discovered around midnight. No inquest. Survived by wife and two children in Finland. funeral held at Chappell funeral home in Ironwood.
The fragment records an advertisement note in the Herald Herald seeking payment for services or wages. Specific names, dates, or places are not readable. The readable text implies a billing or pay request context within a newspaper ad snippet.
Church notes list Sunday School at 9 45 Morning Worship 0 44 preached by C W Benner of Wakefield Anthem Tark Hark My Soul and The Lord Is My Shepherd performed by duets Puritan Community S S at 2 00 P M Westminster Guild at 6 30 Marenisco S S at 10 00 A M Rev C M Fraser noted
The Plymouth mine at Wakefield began loading ore the first week of the season. It is believed 300,000 tons will be mined and shipped in 1931, compared with 600,000 tons last year. The Wakefield pit has shipped steadily since navigation opened, operating on two shifts, with over 500,000 tons slated for lower lake ports.
The ancient source notes Herodotus claiming 100000 workers labored for two decades to erect the Great Pyramid. The passage reflects historical estimates about pyramid building and workforce scale.
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