Welcome to Upper Peninsula Legion Convention
Bessemer hosts the American Legion Posts and Women's Auxiliaries for their annual convention over Friday and Saturday. Peter Gedda Post No. 27 and U S American Legion Association officials have prepared a three day program hoping for smooth plans and good weather. There will be continuous activities throughout the event.
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Bessemer
American Legion
Upper Peninsula
Peter Gedda
U. S. American Legion Association
Ballyhooer
Many Candidates Remain For Michigan Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Four Republicans have entered the lieutenant governor race in Michigan, a rare field at this stage. Incumbent Loren Dickinson seeks re election while John A Doelle, Seth Pulver of Owosso and Fred L Woodworth backed by Detroit’s Republican club are also contenders. Governor Fred W Green may seek re election or join Hoover administration, shaping the contest.
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Michigan
Fred W. Green
Green
United States
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Washington Post
Loren Dickinson
John A. Doelle
Seth Pulver
Owosso
Fred L. Woodworth
Internal Revenue
Detroit
Republican Club
Thirteenth Upper Peninsula Legion Reunion in Bessemer
The Times urges Ironwood readers to attend the three day June 21 to 23 reunion of Upper Peninsula American Legion posts in Bessemer. Ex governor Chase S. of Sault Ste Marie is slated as main speaker with possible attendance by President Coolidge. Ironwood Day is designated but all days welcome visitors.
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Bessemer
Ironwood
American Legion
Upper Peninsula
Legion
Straits
Chase & Shorn
Sault Ste. Marie
Coolidge
Rule
Wis
Brule
Lionwood
The God Given Miracle A Hermit Politician Receives Radio
In a remote farm house once the center of town life, a famed local politician now elderly and nearly blind is confined to his home. After years of isolation, a radio appears at his doorstep and offers a sudden link to the outside world.
Radio Brings New Life to a Bed-Ridden Man
An elderly invalid experiences renewed vitality through radio as it delivers real-time speeches, delegate cheers, and election results from a National Political Convention. The immediacy of news lifts his spirits, and he even starts reading his local paper again, mirroring a nationwide revival among shut-ins.
Sunday amusements at Dickinson County Fair face indecision
The Dickinson County Fair association contemplates Sunday amusements such as horse racing baseball and motorcycle racing amid concerns of a past record of losses. The News argues modest outdoor sports would boost gate receipts and public interest without carnival excess and predicts a favorable response if an outdoor sports lineup is adopted.
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Dickinson County Fair Association
Iron Mountain News
School Vacation Reflects Modern Educational Practices
The article notes the end of the term and ten weeks of vacation. It contrasts past harsh discipline with today’s humane, science based school system. It praises teachers for being friendly, competent, and keenly interested, suggesting overall raised standards.
Soft drink license fees boosted by city council
June 24 1927 notes report city council raised soft drink license fees from 10 to 25 with the amendment to take effect 28 days after publication. Also mentions local movements and weddings including Mil dred Church Griggs in Battle Creek and other city visitors.
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George Portman
Peter Portman
Ladysmith
Wis
Ford
A. E. Church
Mildred
J. O. Griggs
Battle Creek
John Ballone
Samsing
John Michels
Chicago
Bessemer
Five Years Ago June 22 1923 Golden Wedding Anniversary
Five years ago on June 22 1923 Mr and Mrs Andrew Contratto celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in a Catholic church ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The text notes several weddings around June 1923 including Della Chart and Calvin Holland in Chicago and others in Ironwood Hurley and Bessemer with plans to reside in San Francisco and Fin.
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Andrew Contratto
Chiago
Miss Della Chart
Calvin Holland
San Frarcisco
Proxeds Walkowski
Vincem Araskia
Ironwood
Suiteda
Mag
Etta Quinn
Hurley
Philip Lauzon Teesdas
St. Mary's Church
Hurfey
Bessemer
Eurille Repinsx
Julius Walker
Flint
Fim
Foresters elect Finnegan treasurer at Menominee convention
Capt J F Finnegan of Verona was re elected state treasurer of the Catholic Order of Foresters at the convention held in Menominee last week. Mr and Mrs J E Harris and son left Monday for Iron River where they will make their future home. Miss Sadie Abelman who has been taking a stenotype course in Chicago is expected home tomorrow morning. She will be accompanied by her cousin Sophie Sax.
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J. F. Finnegan
Verona
Order of Foresters
Menominee
J. E. Harris
Iron River
Sadie Abelman
Chicago
Sophie Sax
Bessemer Loses First Ball Game of Season
25 Years Ago June 20 1903 report notes Bessemer fell to Hurley 17 to 14 last Sunday in the season opener. Patrolman Wm Adamczak suffers neuralgia this week. Rubberoid roof work underway on the Hove block Mary street. P W Dishnow moves family to new Moore street home. Ben Gerhardt and crew move the Odd Fellows building to Sophie and Sellar streets corner.
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Bessemer
Hurley
Wm. Adamczak
Hove
Mary Street
P. W. Dishnow
Moore Street
Ben Gerhardt
Odd Fellows
Sophie and
Sellar Streets
Estate Proceeding In Bes semer Michigan Probate Court
In a 1928 probate session held at the Bes semer city office Judge Harry K. Way presiding the court began the matter concerning the estate of a decedent. The record notes a formal probate process in the Michigan court with heirs and asset matters to be addressed.
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Bessemer
Said County
Harry K. Way
Petition to Admit Will and Appoint Administrator
Margaret Olds files a petition to admit an instrument as the will of Elizabeth Buzza deceased and asks administration be granted to William S. Baird or suitable person. Hearing set for July 8, 1928 at 10 A M at the Probate Office with public notice to run in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks. Judge Harry K. Bay presides. Deputy Register Hilja Saari. Public remark on Father’s Day as a potential ruse to keep fathers home.
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Elizabeth Buzza
Margaret Olds
William S. Baird
Bessemer Herald
Father
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Herbert M. Emunson
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Asia
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Lincoln
Herb
Rod Roy
Herald
State OF Michigan
Gogebic
Harry XK. Bay
Hiljaa
Saari
Dep
Wn. D. Triplett
Suffolk and
Aurora Streets
al Church
Bessemers Gidest Dray
Herad Publishing Co
Graaam
Illusak Cpend
Graham-Paige
F. O. B. Detroit
Lipke & Neault Auto Co
Bessemer, Mich
Graham- Paige
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