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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
1
The Bessemer Rotary Club voted to engage in boys work with 115 boys as a nucleus. Groups cover Bessemer city Ramsay Anvil Puritan Lran ton Yale with three Rotarians per group under Dr. R. J. Mullen. Activities include baseball track swimming and camping at Lakes Gorebie and Superior.
One man, William Sherman, 35, was killed and driver George Lompart injured when a Bessemer Taxi Co bus skidded on a slick road near Ironwood on a first trip of the day. Sherman tried to free himself and was crushed. Lompart was treated and released from Union hospital. Sherman’s body was sent to a morgue in Ironwood.
Rev C J Swoboda announced new morning hours for St Sebastian Catholic Church. Low mass moves to seven AM and high mass to nine AM, replacing summer times of 730 and 1000. Evening service times remain unchanged.
Banking interests in Cleveland pushing a merger of independent midwest steel firms plan to enlarge the program with Youngstown Sheet and Tube as the nucleus, according to a brief dispatch carried on financial pages of newspapers Wednesday.
Judge G O Driscoll denied a mandamus to Charles D. Fournier to force Bessemer to pay 2100 for water works superintendent duties May 1921 to May 1922. City argued appointment lacked council sanction and oath not taken. Fournier had not actively served, later moved to Neenah Wisconsin for the hearing.
George Lord head of the state tax commission commends John Holland of Gogebic as the most conscientious Michigan legislator. He says Gogebic is fortunate to have him in Lansing and that Holland gives good public service despite voting against several bills Lords sponsored. He notes Holland always voted right except on Lords bills.
Ann Arbor Michigan June 25 after a four year delay due to funding the new University of Michigan hospital will open its doors in the first week of July Dr Harley Haynes director says the building shaped as a double Y provides light circulation and air with 1100 rooms and capacity for 650 beds for patients
Readable text notes that certain snake species possess the ability to scale rough barked trees, indicating notable arboreal climbing capability among these reptiles.
Construction begins on two new Bessemer buildings this week with completion targeted for early fall. The United Italian Societies building on East Sellar Street will be a one story brick lodge hall costing 31000 its contractors include Battista Gallinati Joe Maccani Martin Pinetti and Joe Barbacovi. It will house lodge rooms and a modern auditorium for entertainments. Ground has been broken for the Bessemer Auto Service garage on Lead Street next to Pecard s station. Built by Alex Rosemargy the project promises a highly modern facility for Bissell and Isdebski.
L E Sherman writes to praise John Rowett s proposal for a national game preserve along the south shore of Lake Superior in the upper peninsula. He argues forests decline and streams suffer from pollution, urging immediate action to protect wildlife and fish and endorses Rowett s suggested location in Ontonagon and surrounding areas.
Gogebic County will be re-valued by state tax men under a state law requiring assessment at true value. Owners may protest to the state tax commission, with hearings notices mailed two weeks before review. If absent, state figures go on the books and the county review occurs later. State aims to equalize taxes, not raise overall revenue.
The Soo Line system including Wisconsin Central reports a deficit of 224,570 for May after adjustments. For the first five months of the year the combined system shows a deficit of 1,349,462.
Joseph Pesavento a 33 year old miner at Ironton was killed Tuesday morning when buried under two tons of ore during drilling and blasting prep. His partner August Carlotta escaped with minor injuries. Pesavento born in Italy, funeral held from St. Sebastian's Church with Rev. Fr. C. J. Svoboda officiating. Interment in local cemetery.
Crocers stores and banks along with several other business places in Bessette were closed on Wednesday for the annual Mid-month Day observance. Local officials and merchants reported limited activity as the town paused for the community event.
Reports describe certain tribes applying facial markings to children as a rite or identity mark. Critics warn of lasting harm and argue the practice risks stigma, seeking international scrutiny and calls for cultural sensitivity and protection. Authorities debate enforcement and respect for traditions.
The Brite Spot confectionery on the Gogebic range installs an iceless fountain by proprietor Andrew Melanson. The modern equipment removes the need to store ice and salt for cooling ice cream and beverages and was shipped from St Paul.
Motor Car Service Garage opens on Sellar Street beside Otto B Ol s livery barn. Proprietors Johnson and Kevari are expert auto mechanics with years in the trade. The shop offers repairs, accessories, gasoline and oils to serve the motoring public locally.
Firefighters responded to a Tuesday night blaze at 9:20 at Jack Nylund's Barber Street home. A stairway and pantry burned out but the house suffered little other damage. the family cat died despite efforts to save it.
W H Finley, president of the Chicago and Northwestern railway since 19, retired on June 23 due to ill health. Marvin Hughite Sr., longtime chairman, also retires. Fred W Sargent succeeds Mr Fincher as president of the Northwestern system and its affiliates, including the Omaha line.
Delegates from the Church and Hoffman fire departments were named for the upcoming annual firemen’s tournament. Louis Otto and Erwin were named alternates with the possibility of further selections. Key details about dates or locations were unclear in the source text.
The Bessemer Fourth of July Celebration Fund hits the $512 mark after a city canvass. Eighty six donors from individuals and businesses gave from $1 to $25, with several banks and local firms contributing and more visits planned for early next week.
Fred Case of the Fl National Bank in Sault Ste. Marie was elected president of the Michigan Bankers Association at the annual meeting. Officers chosen included Gus Hill of Port Huron as vice president, EB Morton of Battle Creek as second vice president, and Mrs. H. M. Brown as secretary.
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