More Funds Are Sought For Copper Peak Project
Gogebic Range Ski Corporation filed for more federal aid with the Economic Development Administration to cover higher bid costs for the Copper Peak Ski Flying project. The request includes a feasibility report by Frank W. Suggitt and notes the need to supplement a $250,000 loan and $150,000 grant authorized four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic Range Ski Corporation
Copper Peak
Economic Development Administration
Frank W. Suggitt
Area Redevelopment Administration
George Romney
Detroit
Jerome Cavanaugh
Michigan
Wisconsin
Roy Johnsons Celebrated on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson of 508 S Moore St were honored at a dinner party Tuesday night for their 25th wedding anniversary hosted by Mr and Mrs Domenic Pitrone at 101 E Sellar St. Twelve guests attended a table crowned by an anniversary cake with a silver 25. The Johnsons, longtime Bessemer residents who run a small grocery, have four children and one granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Johnson
S. Moore St
Domenic Pitrone
E. Sellar St
Johnson
Bessemer
Patrick Daher
Huntington Beach
Calif
Byron
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
Janice
Jacqueline
Speed Boys Divide In Pair Of Games
The Bessemer Speed Boys split two games this week. Monday at Monarch Field Ironwood pitcher Don Koivisto struck out 16 batters, limited Bessemer to 2 hits, while Jeff Betlewski allowed six hits for the Speed Boys. Jerry Drazkowski doubled for the only extra base hit. Wednesday in Hurley Tom Kulik pitched the full game in a 4-3 win, allowing six hits, one walk, and two strikeouts. Massie Field hosts Wakefield Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Speed Boys
Ironwood
Monarch Field
Don Koivisto
Bessemer
Jeff Betlewski
Speed Boys
Jerry Drazkowski
Hurley
Rizzie
Tom Kulik
Wakefield
Massie Field
Neault Touts Rights and Local Government Focus
J Irwin Neault mayor of Bessemer announced candidacy for Michigan state representative in the 110th district on the Republican ticket. He emphasized defending local government against state and federal encroachment, with prior service as alderman supervisor and mayor. Nearby notices include a profile of Mrs. Michael Friend earning a degree and planning to teach, a Johnston class reunion in July, and the death of Axel Niemi, Ironwood resident and longtime miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Bessemer Township
Joseph S. Jurakovich
Michael LeGassa
Clarence Minkin
John Stefanik
Frances Dufrane
Jennie Peremsky
Walter Whitburn
Ralph Evans
Joseph Lucca
Louis Chlebowski
Robert Sailer
Maurie S. Syrjala
Michael Vilencia
J. Irwin Neault
N. Sophie Street
Bessemer
Republican Party
Michigan
Neault
A. D. Johnston
Gogebic Junior College
Signal Corps
U.S. Army
Saner
China- Burma-India
VEW
American Legion
The
Ironwood
Akrh Lahtinen
Sanders
Eckstrom
Rundquist
Pope Aioe
Osterman —Willson
Koslowel
LeClaire
Kulik
Attenaea Snottun Drazkowski
Western University
Bopeettowel
Irwin J. Neault Niemi O
Kapugia
Betiewski
Drazkowski
N. Kostac
Wicklund
M. Swet
Engstrom
Hurley
Three Youths Hurt In Auto Accident
Three Bessemer young men escaped death after a single car wreck on the old county road near the Geneva Mine crossing. Dennis Higgins 21 and Benjamin Tampio 21 suffered serious injuries, Thomas Fafford 20 had minor injuries. Higgins was trapped unconscious, Tampio also unconscious, Fafford walked away limping. The car was so demolished it had to be cut apart for removal. Investigators have not yet determined the cause. No other vehicles involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Old County Road
Geneva Mine
Dennis Higgins
Porter St
Benjamin Tampio
Sellar
Thomas Fafford
W. Longyear St
Gogebic County
Higgins
Tampio
Fafford
First Nam Viet Nam VFW Welcomes First Veteran Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3673 inducted Arthur Ranta of Bessemer as the first Viet Nam era member under a plan paying his first year dues. Ranta served as a medic from 1965 to February in the First Division 16th Infantry. The meeting also covered ROTC Senior Banquet results, Memorial Day plans with the American Legion, and the Fourth of July schedule at Massie Field. A daughter was born June 22 at Divine Infant Hospital, Wakefield, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jurasin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3673
Arthur Ranta
Bessemer
Viet Nam
16Th Infantry
Ranta
Waiko Spets
15Th District
VFW
Post Auxiliary
American Legion Post
Massie Field
Man Drowns on Canadian Fishing Trip Near Marathon
Mathew Stempihar, 48, of Detroit and former Anvil Location resident, drowned Thursday June 16 at 5 p m when a fishing boat capsized near Marathon Canada. Two other men reached shore. his body found Friday night. Survived by wife Mary Grgari ch of Paw Paw, three children, mother Anna Stempihar, two sisters, three brothers. The Bessemer American Legion posts launch flag campaign ahead of July 4 with flag kits from Michelli to fund Legion projects. A Wakefield couple welcomed a son born June 22 at Divine Infant Hospital Wakefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Stempihar
Detroit
Anvil Locaton
Marathon
Canada
Stempihar
Frank
Michael Bonello
Wakefield
Anvil
Bessemer
Mary Grgariach
Paw Paw
Michael
Mary Ann
Mark
Anna Stempihar
Rose Harris
Ramsay
John
American Legion Auxiliary Potluck and Officer Installment
The American Legion Auxiliary invites members to a potluck supper on Tuesday June 28 at Black River Harbor at 6 p m. Installation of officers will occur at the same event. Members needing a ride should contact Mrs Louis Adams at 663 4066.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Black River Harbor
Louis Adams
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Andrew Vebenstad
Frick-Zielinski
Andrew Webenstad
Divine Infant
Donald Peterson
Charles Knight Jr
Kenosha
Wis
Gordon Hoffman
Milwaukee
Robert LaBlonde
Edward Fabiny Sr
Edward Fabiny, Jr
Mr. Webenstad
Scandinavia
Ironton and Anvil
United Steelworkers of America
Inga Peterson
Lee Hoag
Toledo
Gordon Webenstad
Lumberville
Mich
Walter Carlson
Richard Syrjala
Maurie Syrjala
Gedda-Cychosz American Legion
Legion
Wolverine
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Syrjala
Mathy Construction Co
LaCrosse
James D. Ramsey
Michigan Aeronautics Commission
Hocking Construction Co
South Range
Caspian Construction Co
Plan
Fox Val- Caspian Construction Co
Casley Construction Co
Appleton
Institute
Michigan Technological University
Houghton
Menominee
Keweenaw Land Association, Ltd
Boston
Massachusetts
East Wakefield
Brenton M. Hamil
Department of Geological Engineering
Gogebic Range
Mack
Hellman
Houghton-Keweenaw
Benedict Laboratory
Keweenaw Land Association
Iron
Institute of Mineral Research
Roy Johnsons
Axel Niemi
Michael Friend
Polly Johnson
Reuben Johnson
John E. King
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
Kan
Friend
Parkview School
E. McLeod Ave
Grand View Hospital
Keuruun Kylla
Vaasan Laani
Finland
United States
Hibbing
Minn
Frank Niemi
Abner Aho
Ironwood Township
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Oliver A. Hallberg
Riverside Cemetery
Ed. Bergquist
Rockford, Ill
Andrew Bradley
Divine Infant Hospital
Frank Jurasin
Bessemer American Legion Post
Bernard Michelli
Michelli
Legion Post
Persey
Walter Obreneski
Legion Auxiliary
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