Doral Notes of Local Social and Official Visits
Mrs Wayne Hudson of Port Huron visits her mother Mrs John Martini and sister Mrs Allan Shaw in Ironwood. Miss Ann Maccani , a Montreal teacher, summers with mother Mrs C Maccani. John Probosky now works at Soo Line station in Rib Lake. Miss Marie Green attends a two week Girl Scout camp in Elk horn. Miss Ellen Blowson returns from Puritan location Duluth with her mother Mrs Alfred Blowson. Several local officials attend 12th district American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Ontonagon. William Apitz escorts Miss Hilda Anderson to Stockton California. Margaret Weymerskirch weekends in Marquette for insurance agents convention. City officials attend UP municipal officials conference in Marquette. Pazdernik family returns from Milwaukee motor trip. Miss Mary Pazdernik of Milwaukee visits. Gribble and Howard families from Green Bay spend weekend. Charles Gribble visits grandparents A Abelman. Anna and Helen Kovacevich visit with parents in town. Dr James Hilligan and bride arrive from Portland, Michigan. Rose Forne vacations at home. Mrs George Koronski and Mrs Lucius Smith return from multiple towns for Eastern Star instructions. Depot Parent returns to Saskatchewan after visit to Puritan. Arthur Retallie and daughter Elaine move to Bessemer. Amase news in Crystal Pella Diamond Drill. Frank James Lovram, ex-congressman, visits Bessemer. Myrtle Olson of Wilmette visits her parents. Victor Milburn of Duluth, naturalization examiner, files citizenship petitions. State relief officials log in as business visitors: Walter M Berry, Ruth Bowen, Opal VoMatson, Lon F Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hudson
Port Huron
John Martini
Allan Shaw
Ironwood
Ann Maccani
Montreal
C. Maccani
John Probosky
Soo Line
Rib Lake
Wis
Marie Green
Elkhorn
Herman le Claire
C. Hutz
A. J. Christianson
J. W. Hellman
American Legion Auxiliary
Ontonagon
William Apitz
Ths
Hilda Anderson
Tronwood
Stockton
Calif
Lawrence Apitz
Margaret Weymerskirch
Marquette
Anna
Helen Kovacevich
St. Mary's Hospital
Duluth
Thomas Kovacevich
James Hilligan
Portland
Mich
Bessemer
Mise Rose Forne
Stambaugh
George Koronski
Lucius Smith
Honvehton
Hancock
Calumet
Laurium
Flore Sutherland
Benton Harbor
Worthy Crand
Michigan
Order of Eastern Star Depot
High Gate
Sasketchewan
Canada
Adelard
Puritan
Arthur Retallie
Elaine
Crystal Pella
Ann Arboy
State Board
Frank James Lovram
Myrtle Olson
Wilmette
John Olson
Victor Milburn
Court House
Jessemer
Walter M. Berry
Iron Mountain
Upper Peninsula
Ruth Bowen
Lansing
Opal Vo Matson
The
Adjustment Service
Lon FE. Butler
Lion Mountain
Society Recital Highlights Local Pupil Performances
Miss Astrid Hansen hosted a piano recital last Thursday evening at Sharon Lutheran Church featuring pupil performers Betty Lou Keenan Mary Ann Repinski Kenneth Kuivinen Marilyn Mueller Charles Muller Anna Skagen Marjorie Skwor Jean Mullen Kathleen Hansen Eileen Mullen Betty Shave Jean Hansen Fay Hansen Patricia Knudsen Marion Skagen Phyllis Ochis Jean Berling Elizabeth Hata and Rupert Otto in a shared musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrid Hansen
Sharon Lutheran Church
Betty Lou Keenan
Mary Ann Repinski
Kenneth Kuivinen
Marilyn Mueller
Charles Muller
Anna Skagen
Marjorie Skwor
Jean Mullen
Kathleen Hansen
Eileen Mullen
Betty Shave
Jean Hansen
Fay Hansen
Patricia Knudsen
Marion Skagen
Phyllis Ochis
Jean Berling
Elizabeth Hata
Rupert Otto
Bessemer Women Club Plans Outing After Dinner
Members of the Bessemer Business Women's Club enjoyed a Monday dinner at Dewey's and laid plans for their annual outing next month. Cards were played with prizes awarded to Miss Margaret Weymer skirch, Miss Emma Hoeft, Miss Isabel Shaw, and Mrs. W. K. Gray, with the entertainment committee led by Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Business Women's Club
Dewey's
Margaret Weymerskirch
Emma Hoeft
Isabel Shaw
W. K. Gray
Girls Sodality Program At St Sebastian Church
The Girls' Sodality of St Sebastian Catholic church met Monday evening in the church parlors and presented speakers, music, and readings. Rev Nolan McKevitt spoke on Everyday Philosophy while Charles Jozwiak played piano and Angelo De Marte performed accordion numbers. Dorothy Montesi read, Muriel Roverato from Ironwood tapped, and lunch was served by Lillian Parent, Zita Buchko, and Lucille Fidanzi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodality
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Nolan McKevitt
Charles Jozwiak
Angelo de Marte
Dorothy Montesi
Muriel Roverato
Ironwood
Lillian Parent
Zita Buchko
Lucille Fidanzi
Children’s Day program at Methodist church features many names
A Sunday morning Children’s Day program was presented at the Methodist church Sunday school. Participants included Myria Swanson Patricia Harrington Delbert Swanson Gloria Swanson Minetta Moore Nadine Luxmore Howard Medyn Annabel Serbin Catherine Serbin Lucille Rhodes Betty Duset June Swanson Eunice Foltz Bobby Rhodes Dick Williamson Jack Michelli Jack Tregembon Alice Harvey James Gotta Anson Moore Donald Strelchek Billy Romstad Jane Grenfell Shirley Michelli and Cardelia Grenfell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myria Swanson
Patricia Harrington
Delbert Swanson
Gloria Swanson
Minetta Moore
Nadine Luxmore
Howard Mediyn
Annabel Serbin
Catherine Serbin
Lucille Rhodes
Betty Duset
June Swanson
Eunice Foltz
Bobby Rhodes
Dick Williamson
Jack Michelli
Jack Tregembon
Alice Harvey
James Gotta
Anson Moore
Donald Strelchek
Billy Romstad
Jane Grenfell
Shirley Michelli
Cardelia Grenfell
Legion Auxiliary picks delegates and wedding bells ring
At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting Mrs. C H Lutz was chosen to represent the Bessemer unit as a delegate to the Upper Peninsula convention in Escanaba in July with Mrs Ann Stevens as alternate. The unit will donate a history of the Auxiliaries to the local library purchased from national headquarters. A late report covers the 12th district conference in Ontonagon and a recent poppy sale. The August meeting at Lake Gogebic’s Michela cottage will elect officers. A 7:39 am Wednesday ceremony at St Sebastian Catholic church joined Miss Terina Brusso and John Novascone with Rev C J Sloboda officiating. The bridesmaids and guests are listed. a wedding dinner followed at the bride’s mother’s home. Out-of-town guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
C. H. Lutz
Bessemer
Upper Peninsula
Escanaba
Ann Stevens
American Legion
National
Lutz
Ontonagon
Michela Cottage
Lake Gogebic
Louis Otto
E J. Kuivinen
J. W. Johnson
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Terina Brusso
Mary Brusso
John Novascone
Felix Novascone
C. J. Sloboda
Paul Novascone
Andrew Rossetto
Peter Gealda
Victor Gedda Jr
Jean Gealda
John Gorci
Richand John and
Esther Georgi
Vinginia Minn
Jack Novascen
Necactee
Church Hotel First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday includes Sunday School in the morning and Evening Worship Service. The subject is Meckies rtty. Monday features Boy Scout Meeting and daily Vacation Church School opens. Tuesday Camp opens for members of Bessemer Troup. Friday includes choir rehearsal with Walter II Presen for the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meckies
Marenisea
Methodist Church Sunday School and Worship Notes
Be Mr Herbert Johnson Superintendent. Morning worship. The pastor departs for the Annual Conference at Royal Oxsk Sunday P M. The following Sandor June s our congregation will worship with the Presbyterians Tuco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Johnson
Royal Oxsk
Sandor
Tuco
Piano for Sale Small Upright Needs Quick Move
Classified note seeks cash or near terms for a small midget upright piano. Must move before July 1, and the seller invites quick responses. Finance department listed as 24 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick Finance Department
East Superior Street
Duluth
Minnesota
CCC Camps to Run Isle Royale by June Second
Two Civilian Conservation Corps camps are planned to be in full operation on Isle Royale by June 2. The project aims to boost park maintenance and conservation work as seasonal staff prepare facilities and trails for summer visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Isle Royale
Anvil News Miss Annette Allen Weds Oiva Maki
Miss Annette Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivar Allen of Anvil married Oiva E Maki son of Mrs Oscar Maki of Wakefield on June 19 at the Finnish Lutheran church parsonage in Ironwood. Rev Jacob Hirvi officiated Attendants included Miss Elsie Peterson and Arno Ulvila A wedding dinner was served at 6 o clock for 40 at the bride's home The couple will reside in Detroit where Mr Maki works at the Ford plant Also noted are visits from Percy Gilbert and John Stefanie from Moorhead and Norman Fader of Tron River with his grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette C. Allen
Ivar Allen
Anvil
Oiva E. Maki
Oscar Maki
Wakefield
Ironwood
Jacob Hirvi
Elsie Peterson
Ironton
Arno Ulvila
George Hukkanen
Larry Syrjala
Paynesville
Martha Maki
Iowa
Kerttula
Ely
Minn
Maki
Detroit
Ford Motor Plant
Percy Gilbert
John Stefanie
Moorhead
State Teachers College
Norman Fader
Tron River
Paul Stefanic
Ramsay News Father Dies In Ramsay Ironwood resident dies cutting wood
Alexander Gustafson aged 74 died Monday afternoon at his Ramsay home from a stroke while cutting wood. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs. Carl Orling of Ramsay. The obituary notes his 45 years in the ironwood area and his family. A separate wedding notice records the marriage of Martha S Makinen and Jack W Hoffman on June 6 at the Finnish Lutheran church parsonage in Ironwood with Rev. Herman Matero officiating and attendants Mr and Mrs Oliver Maki. The couple will reside in Ramsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogiebay, Norton & Co
Montreal
Eureka
Ramsay
Ironwood
FE. W. Hopkins
L. E. Stewart
H. N. Ejdemiller
Bessemer Township
Ben
Alexander Gustafson
Carl Orling
Martha S. Makinen
Ephram Makinen
Wakefield
Jack W. Hoffman
Hijalmer Pispanen
Herman Matero
Oliver Maki
Children showcase at Vaughn-Marquis church program
At Vaughn-Marquis Presbyterian church last Sunday evening a children’s day program was presented by Melba Jane White Patricia Walker Marilyn Jacobson Peggy Bjork Ramona Walker Ruth Vivian Jack Bjork Jimmy Jionge Mary Pollard Gladys Brockbank Violet Barron Ruth Turala Geraldine Collins Jean Mooney and Kenneth Moyle. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jack visited in Crystal Falls on Sunday en route to Ramsay from a vacation trip to Des Moines Iowa where they visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn-Marquis Presbyterian Church
Melba Jane White
Patricia Walker
Marilyn Jacobson
Peggy Bjork
Ramona Walker
Ruth Vivian
Jack Bjork
Jimmy Jionge
Mary Pollard
Gladys Brockbank
Violet Barron
Ruth Turala
Geraldine Collins
Jean Mooney
Kenneth Moyle
Robert Jack
Crystal Falls
Ramsay
Des Moines
Iowa
Bessemer High School Grads Since 1890 Reach 1747
Since the first senior class in 1890, Bessemer high school has graduated 1,747 students, 1,003 girls and 744 boys. About one third remain in Bessemer area, with fewer than 60 known deceased. The initial class had two members, both girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High
Bessemer High School
Bessemer City
Township
Ella Louise Bawden
Anna Edna Harrington
Marquette, Mich
J. Ambrose Touhey
Elks life membership for Tronwood pioneer Robert A. Douglas
Wakefield schools closed on Friday with the district operating a 40 week schedule this year. Fire destroyed the William Hellen home barn and garage in Erwin township causing $8000 in damages. Hellen is township supervisor. US-51 highway work near Hurley Mercer area employs 155 men, many from relief rolls. Lightning struck Mrs. Charles J. Olson’s farm in Ironwood township causing $500 damage. Goge bic Parish boys camp at Lake Galilee will start June 23 due to cold weather. one boys camp and three girls camps will be held. State police detained a suspect matching the Eagle River bank bandit description, taken to Eagle River for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Douglas
Tronwood
Elks Lodge
Wakefield
Upper Peninsula
William Hellen
Erwin Township
Hellen
Us-51
Hurley-Mercer
Charles J. Olson
Ironwood Township
Gogebic Parish
Lake Galilee
Mellen
Watersmeet
First National Bank
Eagle River
Wis
For Sale 10 Lots in Kar ste Addition Wakefield
For sale 10 lots in Block One Kar ste Addition inquire of George Schilka at Wakefield two blocks east of the Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karste
George Schilka
Wakefield
Catholic Church
For Sale Baby Grand Piano Quick Move in Duluth
Moving to a small apartment forces sale of a baby grand piano. Priced to sell, cash only, balance due. Contact Finance Department at 2b East Superior Street, Duluth Minnesota 61-26 for details and to arrange quick pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teva
Finance Department
East Superior Street
Duluth
Minnesota
SPARKLITE Mottos Offer Big Profit For Churches
Christian SPARKLITE motto line sells 5c mottos in 100 lots at 25c each with over 300 percent profit. Includes late numbers 101 to 103 and a free list. introductory sample assortments and price tiers for 12 to 100 mottos. Postpaid in U.S. cash with order. address SPARKELITE SIGN HOUSE Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
King
God
U.S
Sparkelite
Exchange Ave
Chicago
RFC Loans in Gogebic County Reported at 192124
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation has disbursed loans totaling 192,124.32 in Gogebic County as of February 29, 1936, under a National Emergency Council report. The county authorized 251,000 dollars, with the figures excluding loans to banks and railroads and relief funds under the 1932 act, per Abner E. Larned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Gogebic
National Emergency Council
Abner E. Larned
National Emergency Council For Michigan
Four Diseases Lacking Cure or Preventive Measures
The passage lists whooping cough infantile paralysis epidemic influenza and measles as the four common diseases without cures or positive preventive methods. It also defines the atmosphere as a 50 mile thick blanket of nitrogen oxygen and other gases enveloping the earth.
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Doral
Ellen Blowson
Alfred Blowson
Gray
George Jezek
Mary Bakshc
Foy
Methodist Church
Brusso—Novascene
Chieace
Nevas
Ime
Abelman
Herald
S. D. Solomon
Tula
Matt Almili
Serbia
John Mattson
Town Hall
Lford C. Douglas
Ann Arbor
Gertrude Carlson
Effie Morse
Dorothy Abelman
Lydia Ahl
Mabel Anderson
Evert Anderson
Marion Anderson
Theodore Anderson
Esther Becker
Margaret Bennetts
Dorothy Berg
Anna Corda
Mildred Church
Helen Drolson
Fannie Erickson
William Fink
Augustine Gotta
Mabel Gustafson
Louise Hansen
John Hellman
Alice Hoeft
Geraldine Hoffman
John McDonald
Walter Maki
Norma Moroni
Leonard Marer
Mary Michela
Joseph Moncher
Mae Nettle
Agnes Petranek
Paul Petranek
Agnes Richardson
Hazel Richardson
Anna Schwaiger
Vincent Truettner
Gertrude Skarin
Veronica Slomkowski
Dorothy Truettner
Ina Strom
Margaret Supercynski
George Webb
Dorothy Weeks
Gordon Whitham
Anna Wozmiak
St. Sebastian Catholic
C. J. Swoboda
Far Paldne Jnenh Rancretz
Victoria RiMi
Anna Rachka
Rita Ghelere
Jone Cestellan
Helen Krarona
Mary Loncherre
Mary Enkeach
Helen Marvshale
Vadeline Warini
Josenhine V
Maswesherri
Denwhy Matrryta
Ivijeris Paradis Pantine Re
Faith Reherte
Skivserer Rorek
Helen Sommerting
Morr Skalnisk
Leona Waznias
Mise Josenhine R Burdeman
Jeroms W. Sale
Verona
Mire Parner
Hurles
Miheili
Reasomer
Atat
Castito
Ramsar
Main Turk
Peter Becker
L. John Anderson
Rossemer Township
John Daver Sr
Sani
John Rowete
Milsaukee
Wareat
C &«& Oane Ry
Elmer Thomas
Joshua Thomas
East Lone Vear Steet
Nick Nellessen
LeNar Street
Tilden
William S. Ferm
Fifth Ward
Hurley
Hayes Bros
Germania
Florence E. Root
A. L. Norberg
Clara L. Buckley
Clifford Barabhe
Hazen S. Pingree
London
England
Sherbeck Company
Iron and
Moore Streets
H. F. Ellard
Gust Anderson
Joseph Milks
Norway
Aragon
Ashland
Cleveland Cliffs Co
James Edwards
Amasa
Goethe
Faust
Opera House
Hubert Labadie
First Presbyterian Church
Bos Sens
Bessemer Troup
Walter II Presen
Raymond J. Mullen
Bessemer, Mich
Anvil News
Allen
Ramsay News
White Birch Inn
S. Sophie St
Elmer J. Kuivinen
Peoples State Bank
Lemex Co
Drexel
U. S
Ass’n
Bessemer National Bank
Gogebic National Bank
National Metals Bank
Ironwood Iron Exchange Bank
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