Two New Gogebic County Officials Appointed
Robert R. Wright of Ironwood named Judge of Probate to fill vacancy created by Nolan impeachment finding. Wright, born July 13 1895, UW LLB 1926, city council member 1921-23, Ironwood Municipal Judge 1933-41, state American Legion commander. Bernard E. Larson appointed Gogebic County prosecuting attorney to fill vacancy from Leonard McManman removal. Larson Michigan graduate, Ironwood native, practiced law since 1933, circuit court commissioner 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Wright
Ironwood
Michigan
University of Wisconsin, L. L. B
American Legion
Bernard E. Larson
Gogebic County
Thomas J. Landers
Leonard J. McManman
Larson
University of Michigan
Michigan Alumni Association
Gogebic Range
Luther L. Wright
County War Meat Committee Organized
A Gogebic county war meat committee was formed last week by the county war board assisted by William Tulloch of Iron Mountain. A. W. Schmidt of Bessemer was named chairman. other members include Thomas Saari, Conrad Velin, E. J. Johnson, Dr. Ernest Schaefer, and Fabian Trast. The panel will lead the county meat program. In the Midwest war production region 2,200 war plants reported a 69 percent rise in women workers within six months.
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
Fabian Trast
Gogebic County
Midwest
Cemetery Committee Plans Five Acre Purchase Near Hillcrest
At a cemetery committee meeting in Bessemer it was decided to buy five acres adjoining Hillcrest cemetery. The Cilek property lies to the north, is cleared and ready for cemetery use. Purchase price is 2000 dollars, to be paid in four annual installments at legal interest.
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Hillcrest Cemetery
Bessemer
Cilek
Balzarini Family Memories Highlight East Colby Resident
Mrs. Henrietta Balzarini of East Colby Street recalls emigrating from Italy to Bessemer in 1891 with husband Charles and raising six children. She describes early hardships, settlement at the First & Last location, water carried a mile, and eventual home on Colby Street built in 1898. She notes her late husband’s work, a mining accident, and family ties including grandchildren and long involvement with the Women's Italian Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Balzarini
East
Colby Street
Balzarinji
Sasto Calende
Italy
Charles Balzarini
Bessemer
Balzarini
Duluth South Shore
George St. John Sr
Aberman
Tilden
Joe
John Millette
F.T. Thebert
Angeline
Charles Bilmini
John
Frank
Kansas City
Mary
Clarence Brydges
Puritan
Tacoma
Wash
Charles
U. S. Army
Camp Howzie
Texas
Th Women’s Italian Society
First Joint Blackout For Bessemer and U P Ends Tests
The Upper Peninsula and Bessemer plan the first joint blackout at 9:15 p m Friday June 25 as part of statewide air signal tests begun May 1. Dr R J Mullen warns civilians to stay indoors during the red signal and adhere to strict rules. The schedule details blue warnings periods red warnings and the white all clear signal with mobilization of civilian defense workers. Aimed to test twilight and darkness reactions, the exercise emphasizes compliance and safety.
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Upper Peninsula
R. J. Mullen
Mullén
Leonard
Donald S. Leonard
Civilian Defense
Keeping Cool In Emergencies Burns And First Aid Rules
Simple, practical guidance on handling burns, poisons, abdominal pain, and animal bites. Covers burn degrees, use of lukewarm water and soda, when to seek a doctor, poisoning first aid, clear steps for abdominal pain without food or laxatives, and rabies precautions with wound cleaning and iodine application.
Tax Board Meets For Courthouse Session
The tax equalization board of the county supervisors finance committee will meet this afternoon at 4 at the courthouse. Members listed include Ben Goldman Pat Kelly Roy Bedell Victor Stenh olm Dr L G Wilson William Johnson Bernard Mazanec Eino Heikkinen Edward Olson G E Kangas and John Sabol.
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Finance Committee
County Board of Supervisors
Tax Equalization Board
Ben Goldman
Pat Kelly
Roy Bedell
Victor Stenholm
Dr. L. G. Wilson
William Johnson
Bernard Mazanec
Eino Heikkinen
Edward Olson
G. E. Kangas
John Sabol
Carlson Re-Elected Board President
E. C. Carson was re elected president of the Bessemer Township Board of Education at a reorganiza tion meeting held Monday night. Edwin Smith was elected secretary and Peter Carpenedo was re elected treasurer, John Nelson and Dan Laughner were elected trustees. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps.
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E. C. Carson
Bessemer Township
Bessemer Township School Census Shows Decline in Pupils
Figures released by census enumerator L. E. Kuusisto show a 105 pupil drop in the Bessemer Township school census since May 1942. Complete figures by areas list 1942 and 1943 tallies, plus preschool totals, for districts including Anvil Puritan and Jesse, with the 5 to 19 age group and resident counts.
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L. E. Kuusisto
Bessemer Township
Mrs Magdalene Lucas Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Magdalene Lucas aged 65 of West Lead Street died at home yesterday at 11 45 am after a three year illness. Born in Czechoslovakia January 23 1878 she leaves three daughters and three sons including Mrs An ron Pluto Grand View Ind Mrs George Brush Milwaukee and Teresa at home plus Frank Lucas in U S Navy Anton in Milwaukee and Corporal George R Lucas in North Africa. Also seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and a brother Joseph Hrbacek Wakefield. Her husband preceded her in death and funeral arrangements were pending word from a son. She belonged to the Holy Rosary Society of St Sebastian's church and was treasurer of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association.
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Magdalene Lucas
West Lead Street
Lucas
Czecho- Slovakia
Anron Pluto
Grand View
Ind
George Brush
Milwaukee
Teresa
Frank T. Lucas
U. S. Navy
Anton
George R. Lucas
North Africa
Joseph Hrbacek
Wakefield
Holy Rosary Society
St. Sebastian’s Church
Western Bohemian Fraternal Association
Military Police Train At Camp Norrie
Lt Col Roy G Messner leads the 763rd Military Police battalion to Camp Norrie Ironwood for ongoing training. Fiji grants reciprocal aid to U S forces valued near three million dollars annually. About half of 1943 canned goods will be required by our armed forces and allies. Buy War Bonds to down the Axis.
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Roy G. Messner
763Rd Military Police Battalion
Camp Norrie
Ironwood
Fiji
U. S
Early Cutting Aids High Protein Hay Yield In Michigan
Upper Michigan hay, the largest crop by acres, benefits from early cutting before seed formation. Timely harvest increases protein content by 75 to 100 percent versus full maturity. Methods like pole stacking and tripod curing reduce exposure time, preserving leaves and color, addressing labor shortages and boosting hay value.
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Upper Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Chatham
Buchko Joins Recruiting Team for Signal Corps School
Basil J. Buchko former Bessemer mayor joins a four member recruiting team for the signal corps school at Ashland. He recently completed pre radio training and will recruit in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. Eligible are 17 year olds 4-F civilians and women 18 plus for pre WAAC or civilian training.
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Basil J. Buchko
Bessemer
Signal Corps
Ashland
Buchko
Wicconsin
Upper Peninsula
WAAC
Nazi Polish booklet lists banned Polish authors’ books
A 60 page Nazi issued booklet in Poland compiles only the titles of Polish authors' books designated as prohibited reading. The cryptic list underscores censoring control by occupying authorities.
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Poland
Reassessment Unfair Says Nolan in Bessemer Hearing
At a state tax commission hearing in Gogebic county, city attorney Michael E. Nolan challenged official notice and the basis for a Bessemer property reassessment. Louis Nimms said notices were sent and a hearing notice published. Nolan argued state valuation and a spring local board of review reassessment already raised taxes, noting changes tied to mine production and property losses.
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State Tax Commission
Michael E. Nolan
Bessemer
Louis Nimms
Gogebic
Nolan
Board of Review
Gogbic County
Lions Club Election Meeting Highlights George Johnson Address
George Johnson, managing a woodworking project, spoke to the Lions' Club at its annual election meeting. He outlined future industry possibilities and details of a government contract while noting his business at the old Olcott school building. Officers elected include President William F. Pellow and First Vice President C. E. Stevens among others, with a full board of directors and auditors listed.
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George Johnson
Lions’ Club
Johnson
Olcott School
William F. Pellow
C. E. Stevens
Reuben Johnson
Charles H. Swanson
Peter Ceno
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 Honor Range ROTC Units
Out of 87 honored schools with ROTC units Luther L. Wright High School Ironwood ranked fourth and A. D. Johnston High School Bessemer ranked sixteenth Tilden High School Chicago was first Inspection of the schools here was made May 24 and 25 by Col George A Sanford professor military tactics at Ripon College Wis
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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
Watersmeet
Tax Board
Carlson
Basil Buchko
Honor
Bomnthha Hug
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