Bessemer Board Announces 1923 34 Teaching Staff
The board of education names 42 teachers for the 1923 34 term with eight new hires, eleasing costs by eliminating the Olcott school and the industrial arts department. Several staffers will not return, and E J Oas becomes superintendent and high school principal while A J Matteson moves to mathematics.
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Board of Education
Bessemer
Olcott
E. J. Oas
C. R. Cobb
A. J. Matteson
C. E. Richards
Washington
Barber
Charles Jozwiak
Margaret Jankoviak
Zelda Lobb
Agnes Pazdernik
Francis Quigley
Leonard Jezek
Lucille Lancharte
Alice Nyman
Mamie Forno
Fabian Schrank
Florian Ferrari
Jeanette Sandwick
Fanny Johnson
Lenore Christianson
Doris Doner
Florence de Pol
Mohawk
Madeline Lott
Newberry
Florence Cresswell
Hillsboro
Iowa
Agnes Lyons
Iron River
Arthur J. Matteson
Arthur Richards
Marquette
Walter Newman
Leo Massie
Stewart McCune
Ashland
John Sartoris
James Carpenter
Commercial
Harry Reinhold
Womalsdorf
Laurine Young
Wausau
Wis
Rena Veralli
Cecil Selin
Olga Hansen
Besse
Rhoda Abrahamson
Ishpeming
Fiella Knoblock
Irma Kalfsbeck
Eau Claire
Ruby Ekman
Mary Guyer
James A. Halama
Lucille Loncharte
Pecard Erects Gas Storage Tanks at New Site
A frame warehouse owned by Joseph Pecard was moved from near the Soo Line depot to the U S 3 site by A P Laabs Tronwood contractor. Pecard plans a bulk gasoline station at the new location. Several gas storage tanks are being erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pecard
Soo Line
U. S.3
A. P. Laabs
Tronwood
Pecard
Attorney Rules Six Member Board For Bessemer Schools
A telegram from Attorney General O'Brien in Lansing informs Bessemer school officials that the district operates under fourth class city laws and that the school board has six members. Mrs. Andy Byrne argues the district is under third class city laws and seeks a seventh seat.
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O'Brien
Lansing
Bessemer
Andy Byrne
Finnish miner Alfred Kataja dies at 60 in Bessemer
Alfred R. Kataja died at his Second Avenue home last Friday evening from tuberculosis at age 60. Born March 3, 1883 in Finland he came to the United States in 1905 and lived in Bessemer 22 years where he worked in local mines. He was a Runeberg society member survived by his widow and two daughters Ruth and Aili, plus his mother, a brother and sister in Finland. Funeral services were held from the home and Finnish Lutheran Church with interment at Hillrest Cemetery. Pallbearers named Andrew Lappi Ali Arpi Erick Erickson Charles Hietenan John Olin and Otto Peterson.
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Alfred R. Kataja
Second Avenue
Finland
Bessemer
Runeberg Society
Kataja
Ruth
Aili
Muskegon
Finnish Lutheran Church
Jacob Hirvi
Hillrest Cemetery
Andrew Lappi
Ali Arpi
Erick Erickson
Charles Hietenan
John Olin
Otto Peterson
Eagles Band Elects New Officers and Plans Concerts
Eagles Band members elected Adolph Gedda as band manager Peter De Rubeia as director John Marchello as president Philip Fillipini as vice president Nick Re as secretary treasurer Charles Jozwiak as assistant director John Pollack Michael Costello as librarians Gene Matrella Raymond Anderson Llewellyn Brown as assistant librarians The band meets twice weekly and will perform several public concerts soon Members will wear new uniforms at an early date
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Eagles
Adolph Gedda
Peter de Rubeia
John Marchello
Philip Fillipini
Nick Re
Charles Jozwiak
John Pollack
Michael Costello
Gene Matrella
Raymond Anderson
Llewellyn Brown
Grand Opening of New Cash and Carry Store Saturday
A new cash and carry food store opens this Saturday in the J. R. Johnson block beside the Pharmacy offering fresh fruits and groceries at low prices. Carl E. Olson and Basil Buchko, both longtime local grocery workers born in Bessemer, will help run the operation. a refrigerated counter for cold meats is planned next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Johnson
Carl E. Olson
Kallander’s
Basil Buchko
Bessemer
Olson
Buchko
Firemen's Tourney Dates Set for Aug 24–26 in L Anse
Upper Peninsula firemen's tournament scheduled for August 24 25 26 at L Anse with three days of sports drill competition and dancing. Baraga county and L Anse residents back the event with bands from Baraga and L Anse high schools and a tournament queen to be chosen.
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Upper Peninsula
Baraga County
L'Anse
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Ex-Bessemer Man Involved In Chicago Taxi War
Ivar Swedberg a former Bessemer resident becomes a focal point in Chicago efforts to break a taxi monopoly. Swedberg testified in traffic court about shell shock from WWI, a 1930s cab dispute, and alleged improper license transfers to Checker Taxi Company. Judge Green released him and urged city council taxi officials to hear his case.
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Bessemer
Chicago
Ivar Swedberg
Swedberg
Chicago Herald-Examiner
Harry Coucos
Nicholas Ballis
Checker Company
E. C. Reniff
Paul Demos
Checker
Delaware Corporation
David R. Tomei
Checker Cab
Green
Thomas A. Green
Chicago Cab Company
Checker Taxi Company
Judge Green
Taxi Trust
Herald and Examiner
Fourth of July Observed in Bessemer
The Fourth of July celebration in Bessemer is organized by the Bessemer Baseball Club with funds sought from the Business Men's Association. Events include the Kiddle Kar parade, a 15 prize racing program, a Duluth Dixie Oilers vs Bessemer Dixie Oilers baseball game, free balloons, a street dance from 7:30 p.m., and music by the Bessemer High School Band.
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Bessemer
Bessemer Baseball Club
Duluth Dixie Oilers
Bessemer Dixie Oilers
Main Street
Bessemer High School
Officers Renamed by Bessemer Business Men's Association
Officers of the Bessemer Business Men's Association were re elected for the ensuing year. Conrad Velin is president with Charles Duda as secretary, John Frick treasurer, Bruno Crenna sergeant at arms, and directors Oscar Hansen E J Nystrom Rudolph Hans and Maurice Abelman. Fifty members attended a spaghetti and chicken supper at an Italian restaurant. Plans for a summer picnic and a potential American Legion Convention Queen election were discussed. A planned office in Northwestern park on U S 3 was dropped due to railroad consent issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Business Men's Association
Conrad Velin
Charles Duda
John Frick
Bruno Crenna
Oscar Hansen
E. J. Nystrom
Rudolph Hans
Maurice Abelman
Merchants of Bessemer
American Legion
Northwestern Park
U. S.3
Soviet Union Announces Bardy Beef Animals From Crossbreeding
Report claims the Soviet government bred Bardy beef cattle by crossing sebus and bison with native cattle, aiming to create a new meat-producing strain. The claim highlights agricultural experimentation and potential stock improvements.
Blotters Promote Bessemer Tourism To Visitors
The Bessemer Business Men's Association sends blotters to major hotels inviting Michigan tourists to visit Bessemer and enjoy its tourist park. Michigan Bell Telephone Company launches its annual ads praising Michigan as a vacation state for travelers.
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Bessemer Business Men's Association
Michigan
Bessemer
The
Herald
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Mrs. Joseph Juliani Dies at 57 in Gogebic Area
Mrs. Joseph Juliani died Wednesday after a diabetic coma at Grand View hospital. Born in Italy January 8 1876 she came to the Gogebic range 32 years ago. Survived by husband five children and several relatives with services set at St Sebastian Church and burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
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Grand View Hospital
Joseph Juliani
Juliani
Italy
Massie Gedda
Richmond
Calif
Bank Case Goes to Circuit Court for Embezzlement Trial
M. A. Hagerman cashier and J. Stanley Rummage director of the closed Peoples State Bank were bound over by Judge C. A. Trethener to the November term of circuit court for trial on embezzlement charges. Bail set at $1,500 each after a weeklong preliminary hearing before Judge Trethewey.
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M. A. Hagerman
Peoples State Bank
J. Stanley Rummage
C. A. Trethener
Ironwood
Circuit Court
Trethewey
Mrs. J Lompart Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. John Lompart died Monday at 6 am at her home from heart trouble and complications. Born in Poland 69 years ago she spent half her life in the United States. She is survived by her husband, a daughter Mrs. Mary Walowinski and a son John Czech of Hurley. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Sebastian Catholic Church with Rev. C J Swoboda. Interment at Hillcrest cemetery. Pallbearers included Thomas Olzewski Thomas Lampart Thomas Jubeck Michael Donich G Superczynski and John Awsiewicz.
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John Lompart
Poland
Mary Walowinski
John Czech
Hurley
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
C. J. Swoboda
Hillrest Cemetery
Big three days V P Legion reunion in Bessemer
Bessemer hosts the three day 1922 Upper Peninsula American Legion reunion July 21 22 and 23 with plans for a large parade a drill banquet ball and boxing show. Governor Comstock and state officers attend along with Detroit leader John W. Gilmore and others. Misa Lillian Anderson guest of honor at the parade.
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Peter Gedda
American Legion
Bessemer
Upper Peninsula
U. P. American Legion
Sears
Gogebiec County
TU. P. Legionnaires
Laurium
Ray Derham
Iron Mountain
A. L. Rummel
Ironwood
Misa Lillian Anderson
Chicago
Mias Anderson
Escanaba
Golebic Range
Transcontinental Bicycle Race Passes Through Upper Peninsula
Promoter Armand Vincent announces a 4000 mile transcontinental race from Quebec to Montreal via Winnipeg with stops in Escanaba Ironwood Iron Mountain Crystal Falls Iron River Watersmeet and Bessemer. Riders depart August 1 and return to Montreal after thirty three days.
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Quebec
Can
Winnipeg
Montreal
Chicago
Upper Peninsula
Armand Vincent
Escanaba
Ironwood
Iron Mountain
Crystal Falls
Iron River
Watersmeet
Bessemer
Anish
United States
Kecanaba
Duluth
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Detroit
Toronto
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City
Comstock
Calumet
Hancock
Soo
Chisholm
Minn
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Gogebic Range
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U. P. Welfare Officers School
Gus M. Cox
U. P
Robert J. Byers
Horace C. Parrish
Afernoon
Frondrome
Upper Peninsula Association
Upper Peninsula Association of American Legion
Joseph Blaha
Irving Field
Percy Saxton
Trout Creek
J. T. Sharpensteen
George Williams
Juobn Lahti
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