Time Limits on World War II Pension Benefits
Veterans of World War II may qualify for a pension if service connected injury or chronic disease reaches ten percent disability, with strict one year limits for examinations after discharge. Evidence may come from VA exams or private doctors, and affidavits can support claims when records are incomplete. Instructions advise consulting veterans service officers and note approved courses at Michigan Veterans' Vocational School Pine Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Veterans Service
Army
Navy
Michigan Veterans’ Vocational School
Pine Lake
Doster
Michigan
Federal Veterans Administration
Council of Veterans’ Affairs
Ironwood
Clifford Trethewey
Gegebic County
Local craftsman launches 32 foot SNAFU on Black River
Mr. Trappa unveiled his self built deep sea fishing boat the SNAFU after three years two months of work. He started keel laying in April 1942 and launched last Sunday June 17 to a large crowd along the Black River harbor. He previously owned INA since 1937 and planned every detail to meet his ideal craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River
Trappa
Mr. Trappa
INA
Cleveland Boat
Retirement Fund Deductions and School Expenditures Report
A May 1945 financial list shows deductions from employees payrolls for the retirement fund and numerous school related payments. Entries include U.S. Post Office War Bonds, Teachers payroll, substitutes, transportation, janitorial supplies, library materials, and various vendors. The document records funds received by the township and tax redemptions, with motions approving liability insurance and school supply orders.
SNAFU boat makes maiden voyage on Iron River harbor
In a Cleveland project a craftsman named Mr Trappa finished a 32 foot boat with mahogany interior and built in kitchen and toilet. Powered by a Model A Marine Conversion motor it can reach ten mph. The launch drew about 15 onlookers including Laura Ravanelli and Evelyn Tusa. Trappa plans fishing cruises starting July 1. The name SNAFU stands for Situation Normal All Fouled Up. Officials search for iron ore deposits in Iron county regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
Cleveland
Trappa
Laura Ravanelli
Hugo Epposite
Har
Old Nobert
Ed Tusa
Evelyn Tusa
Alice Retallic
Bill Trappa
Joe Trappa
Katherine Trappa
Army Air
Bill
Bessemer Township School Board Proceedings June 9 1955
Regular meeting held at Ramsay Schoolhouse with President John H Nelson presiding. Board members present were Nelson Rigotti Smith Spasolletti and Wahlberg. Payrolls and bills approved including teachers payroll for the 9th month 3595.51 substitute pay 30.79 truant officers 22.00 transportation expenses 8.20 0.20 janitors payroll 435.47 clerk salary 53.33 library salaries 7.50 Carlson and Uitto labor and repair charges 12.00 each and State Finance Co assignment entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ReTirement Fund Board
Bessemer National Bank
George Beissel
Howard Brown
State Finance Company
U.S. Post Office
Algoma Mfg
Bessemer Pharmacy
Plaster of Paris
C-Z Chemical Company
W. D. Cochran
Ens Cacaucsl
Delta Hardware Company
Doubleday Brothers & Co
Freee Sececann
Doubleday, Doran & Co
Gaylord Brothers, Inc
Giacherio Garage
Mtce
Javor & Etrs
C. Hansen Lumber Co
Herald Publishing Co
SOCOR
Blanche Lelmini
Johnson
John Korpi
Lake Superior Dist. Power Co
Mascotti Agency
A. C. McClure & Company
Michela Company
Bell Telephone Co
Michigan Hospital Service
Cns
Moland Bros. Trucking Co
National Sanitary Chemical Company
Carl E. Nelson
Northwestern Motor Bus Co
Joseph Palrolero
Quarrie Corp
Stanley Richards
Texas Company
A. F. Wakevainen
Youngstown Mines Corp
Francis Koski
Frank Kurvonen
Rose Allen
Cenus
Victor Jacobson
Joseph Panosso
Mary Giachino
Gust Valonen
Charles Freeman
E. J. Oas
C. E. Anderson
Edwin Carlson
Fritz Frederickson
Smith
Walling
Bess
Mer
Michigan
Dodge
Exni
Etti
Imoney
Board of Education
Bessemer
Ramsay
John H. Nelson
Nelson
Rigotti
Spas
Hildur Bjork
C. BE. Carlson
Hjalmer Uitto
Matt Toijala
Ludwig Mattson
State Finance Co
Seeds of a 1923 amateur faceoff at the ball park
May 15 1923 saw a notable amateur baseball clash between the Heralds and Defenders at the local ball park. Robbie Wrobleski pitched for the Heralds as the Defenders edged them 14 to 11 after a Reno ninth inning rally. stars included Cy Abelman Mazanee and Donich Knobloch LeClaire Herman Le Claire plus Drolson and Velin in the Herald lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Park
Heralds
Defenders
Bessemer City
Robbie Wrobleski
All America
Defender
Fighting Herald
Scrubby Scavarda
Art Drolson
Cy Abelman
Joe
George ‘Binks
Mazanee
Binks
Donich
Johnny Knobloch
Lillrose
Herman LeClaire
Connie Velin
Molla Erickson
al Dolf
Herb Emunson
Cy 'Abelman
Mazanec
Hoffman
Nemacheck
Danien
Gustafson
Green
Cauldwell
Knobloch
LeClaire
Abelman
P. Heralds
Vera Velin
Erickson
Emunson
Dolf
Burt
Johnny MacDonald
Gedda
Drolson
Gus Januy
Wrobleski
Scavarda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Veteranews
The
Office OF Veterans’ Affairs
Johnson Electric
Sacarts
Adam's Hat
Lou
Cew Jenkins
Coast Guard
State of
Cretary
Iron River
Herald
David H. Bartlett
San Diego
Calif
U.S. Treasury
Bessemer Township
Yester
Erlicker
E. Mary St. Bessemer
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