Finnish Celebrate Arrival of First Colonists Weekend
Finnish residents of Gogebic plan a two day event in Wakefield to mark 300 years since Finnish colonists arrived in America. The program opens with a Saturday night dance at Wakefield Memorial building, followed by a Sunday parade from Ironwood to Wakefield and Eddy Park for a picnic. Welcome addresses by Toivo Nevala and Ald Laakso, plus a talk by Congressman Frank E. Hook, with Dr. H L Sarvela as general chairman.
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Delaware
Little Girl’s Point
Gogebic Range
Wakefield
America
Wakefield Memorial Building
Ironwood
Bessemer
Ramsay
Eddy Park
Toivo Nevala
Aled Laakso
Frank E. Hook
H. L. Sarvela
Auxiliary Unit Guest Day Show Delights Local Audience
The Women's Auxiliary to Peter Gedda Post of the American Legion hosted guest day with an original pageant by Miss Natalie Wagner. Featured roles included Reader Paul Sage, standard bearers Kenneth Ruivinen and Robert Stevens, and a full cast of dancers and country allegories. Pageant directors were Miss Wagner and Carolyn Sage, with accompanist Mrs. Richard Hasbroke and program chair Mrs. Louis Otto guiding the event.
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Peter Gedda Post
American Legion
Natalie Wagner
Paul Sage
Kenneth Ruivinen
Robert Stevens
Arthur Koski
Robert Rigotti
Aimerica
Dorothy Tarnaski
France
Ay Hansen
Great Britain
Margaret Carli
Belgium
Jean Lofstrom
Poland
Louise Menghini
Yugoslavia
Janet Olson
Miss Wasgner
Carolyn Sage
Richard Hasbrook
Louis Otto
Peninsula Golf Meet at Manistique in July
Manistique hosts its first Upper Peninsula invitational golf tournament on Indian Lake during a three day homecoming July 2 3 and 4. The 36 hole event runs Sunday and Monday for amateurs only with a $1 entry fee covering playing privileges. Prizes reward low gross and low net totals. Players may use club handicaps. entries to Manistique Pioneer Tribune or Dave Eckberg at Indian Lake course.
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Manistique
Upper Peninsula
Indian Lake
Manistique Pioneer-Tribune
Dave. Eckberg
The
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Marquette Candidate Files for 12th District Congress
Andrew Asikainen of Marquette filed Democratic nominating petitions for Congress in the 12th district. The seat is held by Frank E. Hook of Ironwood, a Democrat seeking a third term.
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Hook Andrew Asikainen
Marquette
Congress
Frank E. Hook
Ironwood
First official day of summer hits 88 degrees
Mercury records 88 as the official start of summer marking the peak heat of a hot spell. Michigan adopted the workmen's compensation law in 1912.
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Michigan
Political Job For Grid Star Ralph Heikkinen Ramsay star takes a GOP organizer role
Ralph Heikkinen, University of Michigan grid star and senior political science student, will spend several weeks in Gogebiec and Ontonagon counties as a Young Republicans organizer. He is preparing for fall campaigns after starring as a guard for the Wolverines last season.
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Ralph Heikkinen
University of Michigan
Young Republicans
Upper Peninsula
Gogebiec
Ontonagon
Heikkinen
Wolverine
Filing Deadline Set for July 26
Candidates for governor lieutenant governor U S representatives state senator and state legislature seats on both parties must file nominating petitions by 5 00 P M EST Tuesday July 26 under Act 351 of 1925 petitions for multi county districts go to secretary of state and single county districts go to the county clerk The 32nd circuit vacancy came from Judge George O Driscoll of Ironwood death.
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Congress
Secretary of State
32Nd Circuit
George O. Driscoll
Ironwood
Forest Fires Cause Small Spring Acreage Loss
With frequent rains limiting danger, Michigan forests burned about 5,000 acres this spring. May closed with 14 fires, three in the Upper Peninsula and 11 in the northern lower peninsula, totaling three and 13 acres respectively, far below 1937 levels and marking one of the smallest spring losses on record.
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Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
4-H Club Members To Receive Awards In National Contest
About 1,000 4-H club members will win awards in the ninth annual National 4-H meat animal project contest. County prizes earn a watch fob with a gold emblem for outstanding livestock project records. State champions advance to a national competition in Chicago with cash scholarships for top trip winners. Since inception, 240 boys have won gold watches, 31 boys and a girl have earned trips, and $4,800 in scholarships has been awarded.
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United States
Chicago
State Extension Service
Thomas E. Wilson
Motorist Fined After Reckless Driving Arrest
Roman Conhartoski of Hurley paid a $25 fine and costs in Justice A. J. Gedda's court Monday. He had been arrested by Officer John Gotta on June 19 on Sellar Street for reckless driving.
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A. J. Gedda
Roman Conhartoski
Hurley
John Gotta
Sellar Street
To Run Again Rudolph A Anderson Seeks County Clerk Seat
Rudolph A Anderson announces Democratic candidacy for County Clerk in September primaries. Born in Ironwood, lifelong Gogebic County resident, currently serving first term after 1936 election. WPA timekeeper and former Ironwood shoe department manager. leading birth, death and marriage record reindexing from 1886 to 1938. Eight WPA workers employed. project sponsored by Gogebic county to create a modern index system.
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Rudolph A. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Ironwood
Gogebic County
WPA
Anderson
Concerted Action Needed To Win Tourists' Interest
A bulletin from the Upper Peninsula Development Bureau predicts more trailer tourists than ever in the region this season. It notes record trailer construction, urges readiness for parking and service, and calls for unity and broader publicity to maximize revenue from growing resorts and attractions along the state line.
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Upper Peninsula
George E. Bishop
Marquette
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
Knudsen Joins Iron Mountain Service Company Sales
Barney Knudsen of Bessemer has joined the sales staff of the Service and Supply Company of Iron Mountain according to Skillings Mining Review. He was formerly assistant superintendent at the Ironton mine and later worked with Climax Molybdenum Corp. in Colorado.
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Skillings Mining Review
Barney Knudsen
Bessemer
Service and Supply Company
Iron Mountain
Mr. Knudsen
Ironton
Climax
Colo
Climax Molybdenun Corp
Wright Seeks Circuit Judge Seat on Republican Ticket
Judge Robert R. Wright of Ironwood municipal court announced today his candidacy for circuit judge on the Republican ticket in the September primaries. The office was formerly held by the late George O. Driscoll. Wright is an ex service man and UW Law School graduate.
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Robert R. Wright
Ironwood Municipal Court
George O. Driscoll
Mr. Wright
University of Wisconsin Law School
New Officers Elected by Go gebic District
Recently elected officers of the Go gebic district of the Michigan Education Association are J. L. Miller of Marenisco president John Sartoris of Bessemer vice president Miss Catherine Willesen of Ramsay secretary Clemens Carlson of Ramsay treasurer Miss Fiella Knobloch of Bessemer delegate C. B H. Richards of Watersmeet and W. H. Carter of Wakefield alternate delegates
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Gogebic
Michigan Education Association
J. L. Miller
Marenisco
John Sartoris
Bessemer
Catherine Willesen
Ramsay
Clemens Carlson
Fiella Knobloch
C. B H. Richards
Watersmeet
W. H. Carter
Wakefield
To Examine or Not to Examine in Bessemer
A mandamus hearing by Irwin J. Neault and Joseph Michela seeks access to city records in Bessemer to verify contracts and obligations. The Noreen company conducts the annual audit. council permission for inspection remains undecided. City Clerk Maki says records are with auditors and that access requires mayor, attorney, and council approval.
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Irwin J. Neault
Joseph Michela
Bessemer
Noreen Company of
Minneapolis
City Couycil
Walter Maki
Neault
Michela
Maki
Noreen
Swedish Fete Draws Big Crowd at Little Girl's Point
Several thousand people attended a Swedish Tercentenary celebration at Little Girl's Point. The event featured a Kalmar Nyckel reenactment, immigrant costumes, Chippewa dancers, speeches by Dr Julius Lincoln, and a Gogebic range Swedish pioneers program led by Ed Hedlund.
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Little Girl's Point
Gogebic Range
America
Odanah
Julius Lincoln
Chicago
Ironwood
F. C. Ohman
Mrs. Strom Funeral Held Here Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary W. Strom, who died last Friday, were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. W. L. Peter of the First Presbyterian church. The rites took place at Frick funeral home with the Order of Eastern Star participating and burial in Hillrest cemetery. Pallbearers included Paul Rutiman H. J. Hansen Henry Hoffman Carl A. Olson Adolph Skwor and Frank Abelman. Past matrons of the Order of Eastern Star who carried flowers were Mrs. George W. Koronski Mrs. James Proctor Mrs. William McMinn Mrs. Oliver Berger Mrs. E W Felling and Mrs. W. S. Baird.
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Mary W. Strom
W. L. Peter
First Presbyterian Church
Frick Funeral Home
Order of Eastern Star
Hillrest Cemetery
Paul Rutiman
H. J. Hansen
Henry Hoffman
Carl A. Olson
Adolph Skwor
Frank Abelman
George W. Koronski
James Proctor
William Mce Minn
Oliver Berger
E., W. Felling
W. S. Baird
City Aids Schools In Scaled Budget Change
Escanaba city council approved 4500 to local schools to cover a deficit from reduced state aid and millage during the past year.
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Escanaba
4 H Clubs Beginin Michigan After 25 Years
Michigan marks a 25 year milestone for 4 H clubs as they expand youth programs across communities. Strong involvement from local leaders highlights growth and ongoing education in agriculture and home economics.
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Michigan
Mail Delivery In City Next Week
Free mail delivery begins July 1 in Bessemer announced by postmaster Charles Camilli. Full time carriers Henry Maki and John Bonevett, substitute Norman Lind, and substitute clerk Nick Re named. Unpaved sidewalk areas will not receive mail due to regulations.
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Bessemer
Charles Camilli
Henry Maki
John Bonevett
Norman Lind
Nick Re
Ironton Mine Shut Down by Republic Steel
The Ironton iron ore mine was closed Saturday night by Republic Steel Corp due to slack conditions in the steel industry. Walter Webb of Ironwood, Gogebic range superintendent for Republic, said pumping will continue and a repair crew will be retained. The mine has made no shipments this season, leaving the Penokee property at Ironwood as the only active Republic mine in the Lake Superior district. The North Range Mining Company also shut down the Forbes mine at Iron River due to economic conditions, which supplied Ford Motor Company.
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Ironton
Republic Steel Corp
Walter Webb
Ironwood
Gogebic
Republic
Penokee
Lake Superior
North Range Mining Company
Forbes
Iron River
Ford Motor Company
Michigan Papers Pledge Space To Boost For State
Chester M. Howell, president of the Michigan Press Association, urged a noon luncheon in Ironwood that newspapers will pledge 100000 dollars worth of space annually to promote Michigan tourism and industry. He cited a 2600 dollar refund from publishers to the state, outlined a cooperative program costing about 10000 dollars yearly, and stressed a 10 to 1 value and faith in Michigan’s future.
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Chester M. Howell
Michigan Press Association
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
Ironwood
Michigan
Upper
Lower Peninsulas
Howell
Maine
California
National Editorial Association
Detroit
Mackinac Island
General Motors Company
Frank Murphy
Woman School Head Named Iron River Superintendent
Miss Pearl Windsor, longtime high school principal in Iron River, was named superintendent of Iron River schools succeeding M. L. McCoy who moves to a similar post at Big Rapids. The Mesabi iron range lies in St. Louis and Itasca counties of northeastern Minnesota.
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Iron River
Miss Pearl Windsor
M. L. McCoy
Big Rapids
Mesabi Iron Range
St. Louis and
Itasca Counties
Minnesota
Townships Roads Now Under County Care in Michigan
Lansing notes the Michigan county road system expanded by 3.922 miles under a 1987 act. It requires ceding streets outside cities to the county system by July 1, affecting annual maintenance funds of about 4 million dollars, with new allocations to 60.49 dollars per mile for McNitt roads and a total system length of 66 123 miles. Deputy state highway commissioner Donald Kennedy cites rejections of about 3,000 miles and argues streets must have actual and legal existence to join the county system.
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Lansing
Michigan
Donald Kennedy
Committee Seeks Action On Relief
The Gogebic county board of supervisors special unemployment committee met at the courthouse and adopted a resolution urging a July Michigan Supervisors Association session to tackle welfare and unemployment issues. The plan calls for federal relief law changes to aid single workers, WPA wage revisions, and related matters. The resolution was sent to other state county boards. committee members include W. W. Woodward, Raymond E. Garvey, Leonard Carlson, A. W. Colberg, Roy Bedell, Norbert Achatz, Patrick Kelly, Albert LaGrew, and William Leppanen.
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Gogebic
Former Local Boy Receives College Scholarship Offer
Edward Westin, 18, of Rockford Illinois, graduated this month and has been offered a four year scholarship at Lake Forest College. Son of Mr and Mrs Peter Westin, former Ironton residents now in Rockford, the offer followed his tenor solo with the high school cappella choir during a May 21 performance at the college and his Handel piece at the commencement.
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Edward Westin
Rockford, Ill
Lake Forest College
the Herald
Edward
Peter Westin
Ironton
Rockford
Handel
Dental Society Meets In Iron Mountain
The 24th annual Upper Peninsula Dental Society meeting will be in Iron Mountain on Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25 with headquarters at Iron Mountain High School. Addresses by Dr. J. O. Goodsell, president of the Michigan State dental society, and others are planned along with a Riverside club dinner Friday and a stag lunch, golf tournament and dance Saturday.
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Upper Peninsula Dental Society
Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain High School
J. O. Goodsell
Michigan State Dental Society
Riverside Club
Bessemer Board of Review Sets City Valuation
The Bessemer board of review values the citys personal property and real estate at 3,053,367, up 284,308 from last year. Mines account for 2,222,000 of this years total city valuation.
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Bessemer Board of Review
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Grid Star
Knudsen
Wright
Mrs. Strom
Weg
Dental Society
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