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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
3
Puritan leads the Eastern division by half a game over Bessemer in the Interstate league as fans anticipate a Sunday double header at Massie Field. Bessemer, after a 9 0 loss to Marenisco, seeks revenge and reclaims the top spot.
Sunday’s program at Massie Field opens with Rhine Lander vs Bessemer High, followed by the Inter state League tilt Puritan vs Bessemer. Bessemer seeks revenge after a close earlier meeting. Ramsay and Puritan’s pitchers are highlighted in recent duels. several former Bessemer players join Puritan for the day.
The Harding school auditorium in Bessemer township will be remodeled into a gymnasium similar to Puritan and Ram say schools. Eight thousand dollars was voted for the project at the annual township school meeting on June 12. Construction begins after state public instruction plans are approved.
Gogebic county sportsmen await results of a chukar partridge breeding trial at Vincent Vokal farm east of Bessemer. One hundred eggs from St. Croix Falls are being hatched to test if chukar can thrive on the Gogebic range amid cautious optimism and warnings from state game officials about past exotic introductions.
A historical note indicating the largest African American country club in the world sits about two miles north of Holy Mieh, reflecting a regional cultural landmark of interest in early 20th century records.
A formatted sports column notes Michigan stars moving to major and minor leagues with Danny Smick and Elmer Gedeon signed by Milwaukee and Washington respectively, plus other ex-Michigan players in pro baseball. It also mentions league turmoil at Iron River, a car crash injuring a player, and upcoming 4th of July events and observers.
The Keweenaw Land Association and Lake Superior District Power Company filed with the state tax commission for hearings in Bessemer to reduce valuations. Keweenaw requests Tilden mine drop from 220000 to 150000 dollars and the power company seeks a drop from 103000 to 75285 dollars. Bessemer city and township invite residents to its Fourth of July programs.
Ironwood football fans group reserves 300 seats for Green Bay game on Oct 22 in Green Bay. They plan a chartered train to Packertown and pickup en route, reflecting Ironwood’s strong Packer support. Last season Coach Bri L Lambeau booked a preseason game there and the Bay squad impressed fans with a 75 to 0 win over a Cedar Rapids team.
White Birch Inn leads 17 to 10 over Underwood Veneer as Anvil Aces 9, Bessemer Food Shop 8 compete in the Bessemer league. Anvil Aces defeat Honz and Becker 9 0 while Old Style Lagers top Jimmies High Life 15 7.
Bessemer township children use the Ramsay Memorial Park pool each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, with Harding and Puritan pupils bused by a school vehicle. John Pollack directs a WPA music class this summer, teaching about 75 pupils in instruments.
Clarence Certano directs the WPA junior baseball league with seven teams entering Anvil Puritan Northsiders Yale Alley Rats Ramsay and Sons of Legion. Games begin Monday at Massie Field in morning sessions.
Wet grounds caused the cancellation of Camp Norrie Bessemer high school baseball game last Saturday. It will be played this Saturday after noon at Massie Field, weather permitting.
NYA work centers in the Upper Peninsula turned over 3 003 articles to welfare agencies in May. Among items were 299 dresses 83 sheets 489 diapers and 65 boys suits while 917 pieces of woodwork and 97 Indian craft articles were also produced. The program employed girls aged 18 to 21 and supported by ERA Farm Security and surplus programs.
Beavers from Michigan were transported to Virginia where the species had been extinct for years and have now established healthy populations in the new habitat. The report notes successful adaptation across beaver communities introduced to the region.
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