Scenic Upper Peninsula tour by Michigan Pikes Association
The Michigan Pikes Association plans an organized July 9 tour from Detroit to Port Arthur and Fort William with scenic drives through the Upper Peninsula from St Ignace to Ironwood. The route highlights Lakes Gogebic and Watersmeet Pine, open pit iron mines near Wakefield, and Bessemer as a major mining center.
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John W. Hannen
Michigan Roads and Forests
Michigan Pikes Association
Detroit
Port Arthur
Fort William
Ontario
Lake Superior
Michigan
Uyver Peninsula
St. Ignace
Straits of Mackinac
Upper Peninsula
Ironwood
Wisconsin
Newberry
Allenville
Moran
Brevort
Watersmeet
Michigan State Highway Department
Gogebie Lake
Wakefield
Bessemer
Gugebe County
L Ironwood
Tronwod
Duluth
Boards of Commerce
Central West
Council urged to buy Hopkins Estate land near water works
A city special committee told the council that purchasing the 16 acre Hopkins Estate lot adjoining the water works is advisable but the $5,000 asking price is too high. The panel, led by City Attorney Baird and Aldermen Piper Winkowski Pobeski and Gedda, will negotiate for a lower price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
City Water Works
Baird
Piper
Winkowski
Pobeski
Gedda
Annual School Election Notice Issued for July 11
Arthur Lintelmann secretary of the local board of education announces the annual school election to be held here on July 11. Two school trustees for a three year term will be elected. Polls open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lintelmann
Board of Education
Many Won Honors In County Garment Club Girls Round-Up
Prize winners in Gogebic county garment club girls round up in Ironwood were announced by Miss Sylvia Richardson home demonstration agent. Awards include firsts of five dollars and various donated prizes from Ironwood and Bessemer merchants.
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County Garment Club
Gogebic County Garment Club
Ironwood
Sylvia Richardson
Bessemer and
Graduation at St Sebastian's Church Honors First Parochial Class
Impressive exercises Sunday at St Sebastian's church as 20 eighth grade students received diplomas, first class to finish in the new school. The girls wore white and light blue embroidered Hardanger garments with matching accessories, led by Rev Father Moriarty of Ironwood who gave the address At the Parting of the Ways. The ceremony included a Bachmann processional and a program of hymns with the Senior Choir performing the Divine Praises and diplomas presented by Pastor Rev Father Swo boda.
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St. Sebastian’s Church
Bachmann
Browne
Father Moriarty
Ironwood
Father Swoboda
Hurley Water Rates Face Big Increase
Hurley water customers face a potential jump from 3.75 to 15 cents per thousand gallons after the Ironwood and Bessemer Railway and Light Co filed for higher rates. A railroad commission hearing is set for Madison on July 6 to consider the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Railroad Commission
Iron County News
Ironwood and Bessemer Railway and Light Company
Madison
Wakefield Man Elected U P Legion Officer at Marquette Meet
The upper peninsula American Legion held its first annual convention in Marquette with Iron Mountain as the 1922 host city chosen by delegates. Dr C W Walker of Iron Mountain was elected president while Guy M Cox of Iron River withdrew. William Jacobson of Wakefield became vice president and Cox was elected secretary. Dr Robert B Harkness of Houghton was named treasurer.
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Wakefield
U. P. Legion
Upper Peninsula
American Legion
Iron Mountain
Ford City
Marquette
C. W. Walker
Guy M. Cox
Iron River
Cox
William Jacobson
Robert B. Harkness
Houghton
Italian Shoots Wakefield Tenant in Wake of Rent Dispute
Pauline Pascoe an Italian living at Fink shot Ignatz Minkowski last Friday at 6 00 pm in Wakefield. The gun once fired lodged above the right hip. Minkowski is reported in very serious condition. Pauline fled the scene and is being sought by Sheriff Koskie and Deputy McGinty as Minkowski had just been told to move and asked for a rent refund.
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Pascoe Pauline
Fink
Ignatz Minkowski
Pauline
Koskie
McGinty
Wakefield
Thomaston
Tula
Minkowski
Last Week Attendance and Swim Class Totals
Attendance for last week reached 310 with 46 students enrolled in learn to swim sessions.
Pool to Close for July Vacation Period
Attendance at the pool last week reached 349 with 346 the week before, totaling 11 users this month. Williams notes continued June lessons: 21 new swimmers last week and 25 the prior week. The pool will close in July with gym activities resuming in fall.
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R. P. Wiliams
Grammar School
Williams
A Woman’s Instinct and the Power of Plain Speech
A woman’s instinct is keen enough to spot flattery, yet she often guesses at which she prefers. The text notes that intelligent people value simple language, while the weak minded rely on words whose meanings they do not know.
Mind Reading Sparks Neighborhood Rivalry
A short note about residents who assume superiority due to alleged mind reading skills, reflecting local tensions and social dynamics among neighbors.
Better Lives dairy demonstration train to tour Michigan
A dairy demonstration train named the Better Lives special will tour Michigan in August. The program is led by Michigan Agricultural College with partners including the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association and New York Central Railroad. About twenty counties will be covered. The train departs East Lansing, travels along the state’s eastern side then returns on the western side, featuring dairy products and feeding car loads, stock for demonstration, a lecture car, and a women’s social car of milk products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Qoel Reed
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association
New York Central Railroad
M. Alc
East Lansing
City Council Approves Fourth Of July Fund Grant
The city council last night allocated 50 dollars to the July Fourth celebration fund and authorized new police uniforms. It approved an expenditure to cover the good roads congress bills from Chicago delegates C A Osto Arthur Rund and J M Johnston. A petition for three street lights on the county road south of Longyear and Holmes lots was referred to the lighting committee.
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Chicago
C. A. Osto
Arthur Rund
J. M. Johnston
Longyear
Holmes
Alfred H. Schewe
E. A. Roach
Eli Korpeta
Anton Shifka
August Armatoski
Martin Johnson
Ore Dressing as a Special Study Boosts Ore Concentration
New York reports Columbia University advances in ore dressing laboratories funded by a gift from Miami Copper company. Experts note rising demand for processing low grade ore with specialized science to maintain profits as high grade deposits decline. The piece emphasizes university industry cooperation and wartime lessons shaping public research.
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New York
Armerica
Fst
Columbia University
Arthur B. Taggart
Columbia Schools of Mines, Engineering
Miami Copper Company
Thinhy Company Ofhelals
Tayeiurt Soled
Posters Announce Fourth of July Celebration
Local organizers issue posters urging residents to join a fourth of July celebration with car owners advised to display stickers advertising the program to boost participation.
Decorate the City Urges Boozy Fourth of July Parade Prep
Bessem er prepares for the biggest July Fourth celebration in 35 years with posters on display city wide. Businesses cars and races plan decorations and parade prizes total 100 dollars with 200 dollars in prize money for youth and adults.
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Bessemer
Former Local Physician Marries Former Local Physician
A wedding occurred in Washington DC on the 10th at Congressman Edw. E. Browns residence in Chevy Chase. Bride Evelyn Buss of Shreveport Louisiana and groom Dr. John Kimball Parish of Ashland Wisconsin were married by Rev. E. H. Thompson. They will reside in Hermansville Michigan after June 20.
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Washington, D. C
Edw. E. Browns
Wisconsin
Chevy Chase
Evelyn Buss
Shreveport
J. B. Boss
Louisiana
John Kimball Parish
J. K. Parish
Ashland
North Louisiana Sanatorium
Parish
Medical College
Tulane University
New Orleans
North
Iron Range
E. H. Thompson
Church of the Nativity
Washington
Funeral today for Mrs John Peremski
Funeral services were held this morning for Mrs John Peremski a longtime resident who died Saturday at her home after battle with illness. Local mourners attended the rites at the Scenery church with family and friends in attendance.
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John Peremski
Famly Bone
Colby
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Xenia
Grand Duchess
George
Russia
William B. Leeds
Anastasia
Greece
Athens
Leeds
Constantine
Ironwood Merchants
Savings Bank
Iron National Bank
Central Tronwood
Merchants and Miners Bank
Anvil
Gamble and
Lempi Niemi
Roosevelt
Dorothy Nelson
Central Ironwood
Viola Tillner
Thea Swanson
N. Ramsay
Hilma Kangas
Hannah Knuttila
Selma Tassava
Ruth Nyman
N, Ramsay
Jennie Kinnunen
Emma = Paulson
S. Bessemer
Anna Bodak—Anvil School
Eleanor Jackson
Central Ironwood School
Anna Celizza
Helmi Niemi
Hagen & Solberg
Montyreal
Esther Amundson
the Hub
Skud & Goldman
Adelaide
Ford
Lionwood Pharmacy
J. A. Kallander
St. Bessemer
Jennie Erickson
Metropolitan Store
Central Erwin
Sylvia Pelronen
Graham & Pecard
van Buskirk
Arlie Niemi
H. Selin
Valeria
North Ramsay School
John J. Frick
Moriarty
Earl Baldue
Jos. Banovetz
Victoria Billi
Anna Buchko
Rita Gheller
John Kastello
Helen Kruzona
Mary Loncharge
Mary Lukach
Helen Marzales
Madeline Martini
Jos. Masnaghetti
Lorethy Matrella
Juliette Paridis
Pauline Re
Faith Roberts
Sylvester Rozek
Helen Semmertling
Mary Skainiak
Leona Wozniak
Ironwood and Bessemer CO
Herald Correspondent
Denver
S. Dickerson
Denver S. Dickerson
Nevada
Huber Votaw
The
Prisoners’ Relief Society
I Besemer
Duluth Athletics
Des
Semer
DR. Parish
Maryland
Washington, D.C
Vitora
Amis Foelhea
Peter Spriebettn
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