Vets on Leave to Get More Gas
A new regulation by the Office of Price Administration allows servicemen on furlough or leave to obtain one gallon of gasoline per day effective June 16 1945. Gogebic County War Price and Rationing Board chair L J Lahti explains the thirty gallon limit is removed with days of leave counting toward the new quota. Temporary duty orders for rehabilitation may permit furlough gas rations, while hardship requests may be considered if the quota suffices. Betty Johnson, panel clerk, issues all gasoline and food rations at the local board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
L. J. Lahti
Gogebic County
Armed Services
Lahti
Gogebic
Betty Johnson
War Price and Rationing Board
Kin of Local Residents Ordained on June 9
Rev. Clarence John Bogetto was ordained to the priesthood on June 9 and celebrated his first solemn high mass in Negaunee. Attending were his relatives from Bessemer and Negaunee, including Mr and Mrs Bogetto and daughter Lorine, Mrs Domenic J Allice and daughter Rose, Miss Irene J Cabilamee, Rev Clifford Nadeau of Bessemer, and Mssr Zyrd of Marquette. A banquet followed at St Pauls Catholic School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence John Bogetto
Negaunee
Bessemer
Aries Bogetto
Lorine
Domenic J. Allice
Agshter
Rose
Irene J. Cabilamee
Clifford Nadeau
Besse
A D Johnston High School Approved to Collect Tuition
A D Johnston High School has been approved to collect tuition from non-resident pupils in grades nine through twelve for the 1945-46 school year. Some residents will bear responsibility, others merely swell the ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Johnston High School
Gredes Rine
Plans for youth hardball league in Bessemer area
Plans are underway to form a two league hardball program for youths from Bessemer and nearby communities. A meeting is set for Thursday, June 25 at 7 30 PM in A D Johnston book room to recruit interested parents and guardians. Eligible ages are 10 to 16 with equipment furnished. organizers seek sponsorship and cooperation from the Bessemer Board of Education. Further details through E J Qas or the local board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Ramsay
A. D. Johnston
Mos
Bessemer Board
Educa
A. D. Ten
E. J. Qas
Besse
Rosemurgy Brothers Buy Gamble Store at Crystal Falls
Percy and William Rosemurgy sons of Alex Rosemurgy of this city completed a deal last week purchasing the Gamble store at Crystal Falls Michigan formerly conducted by Norman Bates. The new owners already hold the Ford garage in Bessemer and the Gamble store in Ontonagon and plan to stock both floors and hire a manager from a town in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
William Rosemurgy
Alex Rosemurgy
Gamble
Crystal Falls
Mich
Norman Bates
Alex Rosemargy
Herman Gunlock
Forest Park School
L. A. Henry
Ford
Bessemer
Ontonagon
Ilinois
Bill Trappa of Bessemer a lifetime in mines and sea sport
William Trappa known as Bill was born in Buffalo on December 18, 1896 and moved through Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois before settling in Bessemer. He worked in mines from age 16, served in World War I, returned to the Anvil Palms and became an underground foreman in 1929. He married Sally Klavinski in 1922 and has two daughters Lorraine and Katherine. He spends spare time sea fishing on Lake Superior and maintaining boats INA and SNAFU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trappa
Bill
Buffalo
New York
Pittsburgh
Trappa
Stiles Junction
Wis
Minneapolis
Gopher State
Wisconsin
Crivitz
Forest County
Hiawatha
Iron River
Michigan
Bessemer
Colby
Bill Trappa
Yale
Chiesso
Windy City
Western Electric Co
Anvil Palms
Supt
Bertling
Mr. Trappa
Camp Wheeler
Georgia
Camp Mills
Lake Superior
INA
Keep Up Your Victory Garden Emphasizes Food Shortage
Frank Barnich, chairman of the Bessemer Victory Garden Committee, told an emergency Chicago meeting called by the War Food Administration that the country faces its most critical food shortage since the war began. He urged immediate planting of tomatoes, corn, beans, carrots and soy or navy beans, noting July sowing can yield a fall pea crop. He urged preserving surplus produce and maximizing home garden output to ensure adequate protein and food supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnich
Bessemer Victory Garden Committee
Chicago
War Food Administration
Barnich
Soldiers Arrive From Overseas Hospitalized In Various Posts
Multiple soldiers newly returned from overseas duty are now hospitalized. Pie. Ray Cychosz, son of Mrs. Josephine Cywisz, arrived aboard the U S Hospital Ship Wistaria and is at Percy Jones hospital after treatment at Stark General in Charleston. SSgt. Glen Bradley, with European service, is at Percy Jones hospital Battle Creek. Pfc. Leonard Cocco of Anvil, a Pacific veteran, lies in Harmon General Hospital Longview. Pfc. Gilbert Erickson of South Bessemer, wounded in Italy on April 19, 1945, is at Percy Jones hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie
Ray Cychosz
Josephine Cywisz
M.Q.O
U. S
Wistaria
Stark General Hospital
Charleston
S. C
Percy Jones
Glen Bradley
Percy Tones Hospital
Battle Creek
Mich
Pcific
Leonard Cocco
Anvil
Harmon General Hospital
Longview
Texas
Gilbert Erickson
Elizabeth Erickson
South Bessemer
States
Board of Education Hires Two Instructors and Staff
Miss Evelyn Erickson was hired as instrumental music instructor replacing Rose Benda. The board also accepted resignations of several staff including Taddie Bohrnstedt Lois Halverson Jessie Wick Angot Hoidhal and Sara Moore. Peter Bersano was chosen to replace retired Henry Hoffmans as high school janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Erickson
Bessemer High Schol
Lawrence , College
Appleton
Wis
Rose Benda
E. J. Oas
Board of Education
Taddie
Bohrnstedt
Lolas Halverson
Jessie Wick
Angot Hoidhal
Sara Moore
Peter Bersano
Henry Hoffmans
Summer School Program At Presbyterian Church Tonight
Climaxing two weeks of study children in the daily summer school at the Presbyterian Church present a program at 6 30 this evening. The lecture by Dr Orris at the Veterans Memorial Building begins at 8 15 after the program. An exhibit of articles made by the children will be on display afterwards.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Orris
Veterans’ Memorial Building
Second Bleeding Clinic Planned for Gogebic County
The second annual blood donation clinic opens July 9 at Central School in Gogebic County with a Michigan Department of Health mobile unit. Donor rules cover age 18 to 50, weight, blood pressure, medical history, and pregnancy status, with consent for minors, and no recent jaundice in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic County
Central
Lansing
Michigan
Ironwood
Red Cross
J. H. Rangery
Tronwood
Paper Collection On July 9 Sponsored by Churches
A waste paper collection is scheduled for Monday July 9 under the Presbyterian Church sponsorship. Each month a drive will be held with a different church in the community hosting. An annual drive is also sponsored by the Girl Scout and Boy Scout organizations.
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Presbyterian Church
Girl Scout
Boy Scout
Tilden water tank painting contract awarded
The John H. Greenlee Tank Service Company was given the contract to paint and repair the Tilden water tank at a Common Council meeting held Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Greenlee Tank Service Company
Tilden
Common Council
William Brown Takes Over Henry's Cafe in Local Swap
William E. Brown former operator of Jack's cafe in Bessemer becomes new proprietor of Henry's cafe after buying the interest from Mr Henry and taking possession this week. He has run Brown's cafe in Wakefield and worked as a chef in Ironwood and Land O Lakes, with his wife assisting. The cafe will be renamed Brown's cafe. Mr Henry now works in Jackson, Michigan, and his family plans to join him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Brown
Jack
Jackson, Mich
Local Girls Win Michigan State Scholarships in Gogebic
Two Gogebic County 4-H members Dagny Salmi of Bessemer and Audrey Mickelson have been awarded four year scholarships to Michigan State College. Each grant totals 95 dollars to be applied to fees at enrollment. Fifty dollars is allocated for the first year with a 1.5 grade average required to receive the remaining funds over the next three years. Salmi, an outstanding canning club member, and Mickelson, an outstanding conservation club member, are the named recipients.
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Gogebic County
Michigan State College
Ruth Haapala
Dagny Salmi
Bessemer
Canning Club
Audrey Mickelson
Conservation Club
Wayne Burt Promoted to Staff Sergeant in Third Army
Wayne Burt son of Mrs Jane Burt is promoted to staff sergeant while serving with a combat engineer battalion in the Third Army. He has served since August 1942 and overseas since April 1943. He earned the Bronze Star and five battle stars. Inclement weather reduced attendance at state parks in early 1945 per the conservation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Burt
Jane Burt
Third Army
The
Conservation Department
Noted speaker Dr Beryl D Orris to lect ure tonight
Noted authority on youth movements Dr Beryl D Orris appears at Veterans Memorial building tonight at 7:15 under sponsorship of the Bessemer Woman's Club and allied groups. He will discuss juvenile delinquency, youth attitudes, and the need for greater focus on young people. Admission is free and a large audience is expected.
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Bessemer
Veteran’s Memorial Building
Beryl D. Orris
Bessemer Woman's Club
Chicago
America
Europe
Orris
Bessemer Womans Club
The
Elks Lodge
Lions Club
American Legion Auxiliary
VFW Auxiliary
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Veteran's Memorial Building
Michigan Streams Receive 250000 Trout Planting
The conservation department reports about 250000 legal-size brook brown and rainbow trout planted in Michigan streams ahead of Memorial Day. Through this season, 259000 fish have been released, roughly a third of 1945 production, with plans to distribute more before Labor Day. Buy war bonds and hold them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Conservation Department
New Rules for Mailing Newspapers to Navy Personnel
New regulations effective July 1 tighten how newspapers reach Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard overseas personnel. Publishers must file written addressee-initiated subscription requests with postmasters, show ongoing renewals, and allow inspection. Monthly certificates confirm subscriptions and late-year changes. An embedded form invites overseas personnel to respond.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
John Bonovett
Fleet Post
New York
San Francisco
CSU Radine Ste Trg
Marine Corps and
N. Y
Calif
Bessemer Herald
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A.D. Johnston High School
Ander
Rosemurgy Brothers
Palms
Central School
William Brown
Henry
Veteran’s Mem
Bessemr Herald
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