Two New Gogebic Officials Appointed to Probate and Prosecution
Robert R. Wright of Ironwood was named Judge of Probate by Governor Kelly to fill a vacancy after an impeachment inquiry. Bernard E. Larson of Ironwood was appointed Gogebic County prosecuting attorney to replace Leonard J. McManman. Wright is a state American Legion leader and former Ironwood mayor. Larson is UM and Luther Wright High School alumnus and longtime Ironwood attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Wright
Ironwood
Michigan Department of the American Legion
Gogebic County
Kelly
Senate
Michael B. Nolan
Herman Dehnke
Wright
American Legion
Bernard E. Larson
Thomas J. Landers
Leonard J. McManman
Larson
University of Michigan
Michigan Alumni Association
Gogebic Range
Luther L. Wright
Gogebic County War Meat Committee Organized
County War Meat Committee organized last week by the Gogebic county war board with A. W. Schmidt of Bessemer named chairman. Members include Thomas Saari Ironwood Conrad Velin Bessemer E J Johnson Ironwood Dr Ernest Schaefer Tronwood and Fabian Trast. The group will lead the county meat program under the U S department of food administration oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tulloch
U. S. Department of Food Administration
Iron Mountain
Gogebic
County War Board
A. W. Schmidt
Bessemer
Thomas Saari
Ironwood
Conrad Velin
E. J. Johnson
Ernest Schaefer
Tronwood
Fabian Trast
Gogebic County
Women Hired in Midwest War Plants Jump 69 Percent
In the Midwest war production region 2,200 war plants reported a 69 percent increase within six months in the employment of women workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Cemetery Committee Plans Additional Grounds At Hillcrest
At a recent cemetery committee meeting in Bessemer it was decided to buy five acres adjoining Hillcrest Cemetery known as the Cilek property. The tract is cleared and ready for use. Price to be paid by the city to Mrs. Cilek is 2000 dollars in four annual installments at legal interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillcrest Cemetery
Bessemer
Cilek
Mrs Balzarini Recalls Immigrant Life in Bessemer
Mrs Henrietta Balzarini, born 1871 in Italy, recounts emigration to Bessemer in 1891. She describes early hardships, building boom, raising 30 boarders, and family losses including her husband’s death in a mine cavern and children’s fates. She long cared for community as a 30 year member of the Women's Italian Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Balzarini
East
Colby Street
Balzarini
Sasto Calende
Italy
Charles Balzarini
Bessemer
Duluth South Shore
George St. John Sr
Court House
Aberman
Tilden
Joe
John Millette
F.T. Thebert
Angeline
Charles Bilmini
John
Frank
Kansas City
Mary
Clarence Brydges
August
Tacoma
Wash
Charles
U. S. Army
Camp Howzie
Texas
First joint blackout set for Upper Peninsula tonight
The Upper Peninsula and Bessemer prepare for a district wide air signal test beginning 9:15 p m with strict rules. Civilians must stay indoors during red warnings and wear arm bands for defense workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Upper Peninsula
R. J. Mullen
Mullén
Keep Cool in Emergencies Simple Rules and Remedies
A compact guide outlines first aid for burns poisons and bites. It stresses not using oil on burns and to rinse with lukewarm water and soda for certain burns. For poisons it recommends flushing and drinking warm water, and for bites to wash wound and seek doctor care promptly.
Census figures show drop in Bessemer Township school enrollment
W E Kuusisto, census enumerator, reports a 105 pupil decline since May 1942 in Bessemer Township school district. The 1942-43 census lists figures by area with totals for ages 5 to 19 and pre school counts, noting district resident names within the age bracket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Kuusisto
Bessemer Township
Cereeti
Bones
Harding
Puritan
Ramsay
Michigan Hay Tops Upper Peninsula Crop Returns
Upper Michigan hay is the region’s largest crop with over 300 000 acres in the Upper Peninsula. Early cutting boosts protein content 75 to 100 percent and aids storage. Stacking methods reduce exposure time to 60 65 percent and protect leaves and color through curing. County agents detail the method and labor-saving devices to boost output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Chatham
Reassessment Debate Features Nolan Opposing City Tax Changes
At a state tax commission hearing in Bessemer, city attorney Michael E. Nolan challenged the authority to re assess local property without proper notices. Chairman Louis Nimms defended notices and cited published hearing notices. Nolan argued the re assessment was unnecessary since the local board had already increased valuations, noting tax burdens and mine fluctuations affecting 400 properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Michael E. Nolan
Bessemer
Louis Nimms
Gogebic
Nolan
Board of Review
Tax Board Meets At Court House This Afternoon
The tax equalization board of the county supervisors finance committee will meet this afternoon at 4 o clock at the court house. Members include Ben Goldman Pat Kelly Roy Bedell Victor Stenholm Dr L G Wilson William Jonsson Bernard Masasec Kino Heikkinen Edward Olsos G E Kangas and John Sabol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Equalization Board
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Ben Goldman
Pat Kelly
Roy Bedell
Victor Stenholm
Dr. L. G. Wilson
William Jonsson
Bernard Masasec
Kino Heikkinen
Edward Olsos
G. E. Kangas
John Sabol
Carlson Re-Elected Board President
BE. C. Carson was relected president of the Bessemer Township Board of Education at a reorganiza tion meeting held Monday night. Edwin Smith was elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. C. Carson
Bessemer Township
Mrs M Lucas Dies After Three Year Illness
Magdalene Lucas 65 of Lead Street died at home yesterday morning after a three year illness. Born January 23 1878 in Slovakia she is survived by three daughters and three sons, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, a brother Joseph Morbacek and several relatives. Funeral arrangements pending word from a son. She belonged to the Holy Rosary society and was treasurer of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Lucas
Lead Street
Lucas
Slovakia
Anron Pluto
Grand View
Ind
George Brusk
Milwaukee
Teresa
Frank T. Lucas
U. S. Navy
Anton
George R. Lucas
North Africa
Joseph Morbacek
Wakefield
Military Police Train At Camp Norrie Ironwood Camp
Under Lt. Col. Roy G. Messner the 763rd Military Police battalion arrived at Camp Norrie Ironwood last week and began training there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Norrie
Roy G. Messner
763Rd Military Police Battalion
Ironwood
Fiji grants reciprocal aid to U.S. forces totaling nearly three million
The British colony of Fiji will provide reciprocal aid to U.S. forces stationed there amounting to almost three million dollars annually. This cooperation highlights a growing security partnership between Fiji and the United States, with implications for regional defense and humanitarian support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji
U. S
Basil Buchko Joins Ashland Signal Corps Recruiting Team
Basil J. Buchko, ex Bessemer mayor and member of the enlisted reserve, joins a four‑member team recruiting students for Ashland signal corps school. The drive targets Northern Wisconsin and the UP. eligible are 17 year olds, 4-F civilians, and women 18 plus for pre WAAC or civilian training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil J. Buchko
Bessemer
Signal Corps
Ashland
Buchko
Wicconsin
Upper Peninsula
WAAC
Food Stock To Arm Forces As War Needs Rise
About six per cent of all canned goods packed in 1943 will be required by the armed forces and, to a much smaller degree, by the fighting White.
Keep living costs down Buy War heads to Down the Axis
The notice urges readers to purchase War bonds to curb living costs and support the war effort. It emphasizes patriotism and financial backing for national defense as ammunition prices rise.
Prohibited Polish Books Listed in Woege Booklet
A booklet issued by the Nasis in Poland titled by Woege lists only the titles of works by Polish authors that are banned for reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasis
Poland
Lions Club Elects Officers After George Johnson Talk
Lions club held its annual election meeting Tuesday evening with George Johnson addressing members about woodworking ventures. Johnson described table tops and government wooden garbage containers from the Olcott school area and future local industry potential. Officers elected include President William F Pellow and various vice presidents, secretary treasurer Peter Cena, Tail Twister Rudolph Honz, Lion Jamer Peter Pricco, and a board chaired by John Marchello with members Rosmurgy Velin Waters Finco Mazanec and Rosemurgy. General program chairman E J Oas was named as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Lions’ Club
Johnson
Olcott School
William F. Pellow
C. E. Stevens
Reuben Johnson
Charles H. Swanson
Peter Cena
Rudolph Honz
Lion Jamer
Peter Pricco
John Marchello
Percy Rosmurgy
Conrad Velin
George Waters
Chester Finco
George Mazanec
Percy Rosemurgy
Progaam
E. J. Oas
Honor Range ROTC Units Rank Among 37 Schools
Among 37 honored schools with ROTC units Luther L. Wright High Ironwood ranked fourth and A D Johnston High Bessemer sixteenth Tilden High Chicago led the list following inspections on May 24 and 25 by Col George A Sanford Ripon College Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O.T.C
Luther L. Wright High School
Ironwood
A. D. Johnston High School
Bessemer
Tilden High School
Chicago
George A. Sanford
Ripon College
Wis
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B. E. Larson
Michigan
University of Wisconsin, L. L. B
Selin and Abelman
Leonard
Donald
Watersmeet
Anwilos
Ramsey
Eiewewi
Gogbic County
Tax Board
Carlson
Basil Buchko
Honor
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