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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

15

The 7" Rogues Repertoire by Paul Novascone

A first person humorous tale of a driverless Ford Roadster on Sophia I Street. The narrator chases the car and encounters a hat and a Daily Globe correspondent Georgard, then welcomes Harb while urging caution. A reader letter from "Dead Eye" Pete seeks a picture of his daughter referenced in the column.

Leko Levi Rice Justice of the Peace Sophia I Fetrange Harb Georgard Daily Globe Bessemer Mike

Photograph of Spagoonie by Redlleflsix Camera

A dated note describes sending a photo of Spagoonie. The image, captured with the fam ed Redlleflsix Camera, shows waves and a somnolent expression before his morning bath. The author asks Peach Eye to overlook pajamas in the shot.

Peach Eye Spagoonie Spegoonie

Clucking talk at the Spur Radio Spagoone Crew

Spagoone and Happy Jack banter at the radio campfire about meals dogs and dreams. Herman recalls a late night cry for Mary L while Smokey laments the man’s fixation on women. Spagoonie and others interrupt with jabs and defensiveness about nobility.

Jack Mary L Herman

Character banter in a playful exchange about Father Time

Happy Jack praises Father Time's appearance and intellect while Smokey pokes fun at his long skis and clothing. Owl adds a brief hoot suggesting amusement. The dialogue is lighthearted and humorous.

Jack Smokey

Paramount Pete Praises Group After Strong Roster

Manager Fuzzy Mazanec asserts the team has a swell lineup with Chouinard and Chester Stefanec. He says the squad is among the best in years and expects the pennant to return.

Paramount Pete Fuzzy Mazanec Chouinard Chester Stefanec

A pessimist in a splendid summer morning sleep

A reflective line imagines a pessimist who sleeps through the bright summer morning, contrasting mood with the season’s brightness and offering a pithy view on outlook and time.

Pity for Man Bossed by His Over-Sized Wife

A quip recalling a man dominated by a domineering spouse. The cartoonish line hints at marriage tensions and social satire without graphic detail.

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at German Trinity Lutheran Church

Mrs. F. H. Carlson hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering in the church parlors for the Ladies Aid society of the German Trinity Lutheran church.

F. H. Carlson Ladies Aid Society German Trinity Lutheran Church

Midsummer Festival in Sharon Lutheran Church Lawn

The public was entertained at a midsummer festival on June 24 held Wednesday afternoon by the Ladies Aid society of Sharon Lutheran Church on the church lawn. Refreshments were served from 2 30 to 9 30 P M.

Ladies Aid Society Sharon Lutheran Church

Birthday Party for Marilyn Matteson Hosts Fifteenth Guest Gifts

Marilyn Matteson daughter of Mr. and Mrs A. J. Matteson was hostess at a Saturday party for her fifth birthday. Fifteen children attended. afternoon games were played and luncheon was served at five o'clock. Marilyn received many pretty gifts.

Marilyn Matteson Marilyn A. J. Matteson

Mrs Valentine Pricco Honored At Surprise Birthday

James Boggio, Mrs M Brusso and Mrs R Seffio hosted a surprise party for Mrs Valentine Pricco at her home on Saturday evening. About 40 guests attended the social event and a luncheon was served at 11 o clock. Mrs Pricco received a birthday gift.

Valentine Pricco James Boggio M. Brusso R. Seffio

Gervasio Farewell Party Before Chicago Move

Miss Lena Gervasio was guest of honor at a farewell dancing party hosted by Misses Inez Re and Rose Lucas at the Italian hall. About 60 guests attended and lunch was served at midnight. She plans to move to Chicago with her family soon.

Mrs. Gervasio Lena Gervasio Inez Re Rose Lucas Gervasio Chicago

Surprise party honors Miss Uth Roepke of Ironwood

The Young People's society of Trinity Lutheran church hosted a Wednesday surprise party for Miss Uth Roepke, guest of honor. Plans for her upcoming marriage to Pastor T. F. Nickel were announced, and she received a pewter sugar and creamer set.

Uth Roepke Ironwood Young People’s Society of Trinity Lutheran Church Roepke Ev. T

Mrs Davies and daughter to move to Neenah home

Mrs Hugh Davies and her daughter Vivian will depart Monday for Neenah to join Mr Davies and establish a home at 906 Pine Street. Mrs Davies, long the guest of honor at social gatherings, was the featured guest at a Monday sewing circle meeting hosted by Mrs C Hansen and received a gift.

Hugh Davies Vivian Neenah Mr. Davies Pine St Davies C. Hansen

Mystic club entertains at Lake Gogebic summer home

Mrs. Paul Becker hosted Mystic club members at their Lake Gogebic summer home Tuesday evening. Dinner for 10 followed by late bridge with honors going to Mrs. Louis Menghini and Mrs. F. T. Thebert. Mrs. Paul Acett won a consolation prize. Out of town guest Mrs. L. Burnell of Hubble, Mich. also attended. Miss Jennie Oster and Arthur Basket wed June 22 at the Catholic parsonage in Negaunee. They honeymoon six days in Saulte Ste. Marie and Chicago before returning to Bessemer to establish their home.

Paul Becker Mystic Club Lake Gogebic Dirner Louis Menghini F. T. Thebert Paul Acett Burnell Hubble, Mich Jennie Oster Bessemer Arthur Basket Mary Basket Negaunee Saulte St. Marie Mich Chicago Dorothy Rizzie Cincinnati G. N. Eade Jennie Lorko Emil Lorkko

Engagements announced for Elsie and Lillian Larson

The engagements of Elsie Larson of Detroit and Lillian Larson of Detroit were announced by their mother Mrs. John Larson. Elsie plans to marry John N. Pearson of Chicago on Tuesday June 30, and Lillian will wed Edgar S. Bradley of Detroit on Saturday July 25.

Elsie Lillian Larson John Larson Detroit Elsie Larson John N. Pearson Chicago Edgar S. Bradley

Miss Mildred Peterson to Wed George Larson on Aug Twenty Second

Detroit bride Miss Mildred Peterson will marry George Larson son of Mrs John Larson. The Larson family has lived at Anvil location for many years and enjoyed a wide circle of friends on the range.

Mildred Peterson Detroit George Larson John Larson Larson Anvil

Ironwood Couple Wed at Methodist Church Ceremony

Mrs Florence Hughes of Ironwood and Henry James were married at 8 o clock Monday morning by Rev W S Francis at the Methodist Episcopal church parsonage. They will live in Bessemer where James works for McKinney Steel after a two weeks trip to Port Arthur Port Huron and other Canadian and Minnesota points.

Florence Hughes Ironwood Henry James Methodist Episcopal Church W. S. Francis Allan Shaw James Port Arthur Port Huron Canada Minnesota Bessemer McKinney Steel Company

June Wedding Ties Destasio and Longhini in Bessemer

Miss Antionette Destasio daughter of Pompeo De Stasio and Domenic Longhini were wed at St Sebastian church with Rev. C J Swoboda officiating at 8 a m nuptial mass. Bridesmaid Miss Mary De Stasio wore blue chiffon and carried tea roses. Best man was Domenic Longhini of Ironwood. A 35 guest breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple leaves for a 10 day honeymoon and will reside in Bessemer where Mgr Longhini works for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. Out of town guests included C Longhini family Helen Mueller and Parco DeStasio.

Antionette Destasio Pompeo de Stasio Domenic Longhini Anvil C. J. Swoboda St. Sebastian Church Mary de Stasio Ironwood Bessemer Mgr. Longhini Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company C. Longhini Helen Mueller John Ulasich Parco DeStasio Montreal

Bride Christine James Weds George A Johnson in Wakefield Home Ceremony

Miss Christine Louisa James daughter of Wakefield residents wed George A Johnson son of Ironwood in a 10 am ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Rev C E Edwards officiated before relatives and friends as pink peonies and mock orange adorned the altar. The bride wore powder blue chiffon with pink trim. The matron of honor Mrs Robert Laurie carried pink roses. The couple planned a two week Chicago honeymoon following a dinner for 28. Mrs Johnson taught first grade at Newport school Ironwood for four years. Mr Johnson, formerly with J C Penny in Ironwood, had been transferred recently.

Christine Louisa James W. A. James Wakefield George A. Johnson Charles Johnson C. E. Edwards Ironwood Robert Laurie Laurie Chicago Johnson Newport School J. CC. Penny Company

Crystal Falls Hosts Out of Town Guests After July 6

A note recalls a year ago when he moved to Crystal Falls as assistant manager. Mr and Mrs Johnson plan to host friends at Crystal Falls after July 6. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson Mrs Matilda Erickson Mrs Frank Blackwell and daughter Miss Jean of Ironwood and Mr and Mrs C W Johnson of Bessemer.

Crystal Falls Johnson Andrew Anderson Matilda Erickson Frank Blackwell Jean Ironwood C. W. Johnson Bessemer

Local Guests and Travel Notes Across Ramsay Area

Ramsay society items report visits and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Burt Blum Mr. and Mrs. F W Marik and others hosting or visiting Oak Park Argonne and Ishpeming with trips to Crystal Falls Ashland and Lake Gogebic. A birth is noted for a son to Mr and Mrs J L Barron at Asteroid location and Margaret Ida Ceronsky born to Mr and Mrs Stanley Ceronsky of Flint.

Travelers and locals plan visits and weddings in Crystal Falls area

Gust Kangas George Swistak and Lester Lund left Thursday for a tour of the Western States. Mrs Albert Ethier and Donald left by motor Tuesday for Houghton to visit relatives a week. Mrs Oscar Larson and Raymond Larson leave Friday for Detroit. Mrs Larson attends the marriage of niece Elsie Larson of Detroit to John Cerson of Chicago on Tuesday June 30. Steven Sommers and son Anthony left for Chicago and Milwaukee. Hannes Kyrula operated on Monday for acute appendicitis at Grand View hospital. A motor party from Chisholm Eveleth and Falls plan Runeberg Lodge picnic at Crystal Falls. John Mooney and Emil Rocco hosted visitors from Milwaukee and Highbridge. Mrs Joseph Niemuth and family return from Shawnee. Ed Anderson Axel Coleman Herman Erickson William Anderson plan Runeberg Lodge picnic at Crystal Falls.

Leo Koivo Chicago J. L. Barron Asteroid Ben Brockbank G. N. Eade Duluth Anderson Axel Coleman Crystal Falls Runeberg Lodge Margaret Ida Stanley Ceronsky Flint Ceronsky Catherine DaPra Eliina Kallatsa Ishpeming Albert Ethier Donald Houghton Oscar Larson Raymond Larson Detroit Larson Elsie Larson John Cerson Steven Sommers Anthony Milwaukee S. Lajarstron Chisholm Minn Alfred Mickleson T. Ohman Donald Dorothy Eveleth Ed. Anderson Mr. Day Crystal Wednes Falls Nual Runeberg Lodge John Mooney Herman Erickson William Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Novascone Rogue Ferma Hun Danter Spagoonté Hoot Owl Querelous Spagoonle Santa Laiies Aid Basket—Oster Johnson—James Ramsay News F. W. Marik Burt Blum Edward Marik Earl Oak Park Ill Shirley Lou Foster Argonne Wis Emil Rocco Arthur Frederickson C. A. Hoag Hurley Wisconsin Burton Hotel A. Hoag Minerva Avenue Illinois Gust Kangas George Swistak Lester Lund Hannes Kyrula Grand View Hospital Raymond J. Mullen Bessemer, Mich Chessis Studebaker Gogebic Auto Co Sessemer Davis & Fehr Co Bessemer Store Raven
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