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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
2
Local notes list Roger Cerioni leaving Lansing as a senate page, William Pellew for Michigan prosecuting attorneys convention, Dr W E Tew returning from Ann Arbor and Detroit, and many residents heading to Milwaukee Chicago Madison Detroit and Houghton for visits work or study.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Sharon Lutheran met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Oo Jobson for its regular gathering. Members discussed upcoming outreach plans and shared updates on local missions.
The Bessemer High School Class of 1926 announces plans for a reunion. Organizers seek contact with classmates to confirm attendance and share event details.
An event announcement describes a banquet to be held at Bernie's Cafe on Saturday evening July 1. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society held a regular meeting Wednesday afternoon in church parlors. Hostesses were Mrs. George W. Koronski, Mrs. Paul Becker and Miss Vendla Johnson.
Miss Marian Quackenbush former art supervisor in the Bessemer township schools and H H Monical principal of the Puritan school were married June 12 at the bride’s Minneapolis home. They honeymoon in Indiana and will reside in Bessemer after September 1.
Thirty five members of the Bessemer Business Women's Club enjoyed a picnic supper Monday evening at the local tourist park. Supper was served at 6 30 by Mrs. Joseph Mac cani. Games were later played and prizes were won by Miss Lola Waters and Miss Isabel Shaw. The committee in charge of arrangements consisted of Miss Nettie Walkowski, Mrs. Joseph Seid and Mrs. Oliver Berger.
A simple ceremony at the Sharon Lutheran Church Derennage Tuesday afternoon united Miss Genevieve Stanlake and Clarence Johnson in marriage. Rev. F E W Eastman officiated with Miss Vivian Stanlake and Herbert Johnson as attendants. A 6 30 wedding supper at the bride’s home followed for 30 guests. The couple will reside in the city.
The Bessemer firemen hosted a sunny Sunday picnic at Place Park with a large turnout from the range and public. Refreshments music and dancing followed by a performance from the 30 piece Bessemer Fagles Band directed by Peter De Rubels. The band also toured the range on a truck and trailer to promote the event.
Joseph Nespodzany son of Mr and Mrs Peter Nespodzany and Miss Julia Jelinski daughter of Joseph Jelinski of Hurley were married Monday morning at St Marys church Hurley Rev v F Meyer officiated The couple will reside in Bessemer after July 1 The wedding party included Leona and Florian Nespodzany of Milwaukee many relatives attended a noon dinner at the bride’s home
Miss Adelaide Ford daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ford of Newport Heights Ironwood and Lloyd Gregory son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Gregory of Ironwood united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Ironwood Rev Chester L Harries officiated The church was decorated with ferns peonies orange hawkweed and orange blossoms The bridal party entered to a wedding march played by Clara Johnson organist The bride wore white chiffon with a large picture hat and carried no bouquet The matron of honor was Mrs Raymond Moncher The bridesmaids were Miss Belle Gregory and Miss Fanny Lyle The best man was William Gregory A luncheon for 20 followed at the Mancher home The couple will reside in Newport Heights after July 15 Gregory will teach in Bessemer township schools and is employed by Oliver Mining Company
The notice lists church activities for multiple congregations including Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal. It mentions Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. hours, morning and evening services, special music, and youth societies. Weekly events include midweek prayer, a picnic, a Holiness meeting on June 30, and Iron Mountain Camp meetings July 14 to 23 with Rev. Walter Firth and other named participants.
Gogebic residents host and visit relatives with fans of travel and illness. Mr and Mrs Joe Powells of Chicago and Miss Margarite Cos of Republic spent the weekend at Clarence Vivian's home. Dick Dulehohn left for a camping trip at Lake Galilee. Sonia Saari of Milwaukee visited Mr and Mrs Sylvee ter Nohert. Tony and David Westerdah left for Sweden Wis to tend a sick brother. Mr and Mrs W Salo and Mr and Mrs H Kinnunen plan a weekend visiting Copper Country friends.
Mrs. Ed Thompson was guest of honor at a Thursday afternoon birthday party hosted by Mrs. Clements Carlson. Card playing entertained guests and luncheon was served at 4 30 to 12 attendees. Mrs. Thompson received a gift from her friends.
Mrs Charles Goodenay and Mrs R E Heidemann chosen as delegates to represent Ramsay at the Upper Peninsula Legion and Auxiliary convention to be held at Bessemer in July. Mrs Dave Rizzie and Mrs Steve Pospek named as alternates.
Albert Swanson from Cloquet Minnesota was guest of honor at a Friday night dancing party at Runeberg hall hosted by Frank Benedict Will Maki and Eino Heikkanen. A luncheon was served at 1 30 to the guests.
Mrs Albert Beissel hosted a Thursday afternoon event at her Ramsey home honoring Mrs Wm Curran of Phillips Wisconsin. Guests included Mrs Peter Giacherio Mrs William Harris Mrs J B Rummage Mrs John Lipke and the honoree with luncheon served.
A parade of residents and visitors from Duluth Calumet Champion Ironwood and Marquette travel to and through town this week. Families including the Williams Wakerainen Brami Carlson Maki Wakevainen and Stefanie are noted with visits to relatives and attendance at events such as a World’s Fair in Chicago and local birthdays.
The narrative lists residents visiting relatives in Antil and nearby towns. Familiars include Mrs Tiliner and daughter Merron visiting Chicago, and the Tiliner family hosting guests from Oakland and Marquette. Local movers anticipate short returns and planned travels to Wisconsin for summer school and more family gatherings.
Michigan notice dated June 19, 1933 calls for sealed bids to be received by the Board of County Read Commissioners at their Court House office in Bessemer for cedar plates 4 to 6 inches ton size. Bids due 2 o clock P.M. June 29, 1935. Bids must reflect immediate shipment to F. O. Brare of Bessemer. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. George W. Reronski, Supt.
Construction activities reported across multiple counties include widening and paving on US 2 from Mackinac to Whitedale Drive and near Battimore River, with 1 to 3 mile sections under work. Projects on NM 28 and US routes affect Chippewa and Menominee Dickinson counties, plus intersections east of Wakefield and near WakeS-2b. Drive cautiously. expect partial closures and detours as crews widen and improve corridors.
Engineers report men working north and south of Calumet with slow traffic. Drivers urged to proceed carefully through the area as crews stretch south of Amasa in Iron County and extend toward Lac La Fielle Forks in Keweenaw County.
Public auction announced by Circuit Court Commissioner Belmont Waples for the Lands in Bessemer Michigan. Sale set for August 4 1935 at 2:30 PM at the east door of the Gogebic County Courthouse. Lot 11 Block 2 Karsty's Addition to Bessemer described as Karsty's Addition per amended bill.
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