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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

8

Automous Ford Roadster Stuns Walker Then Reveals Reporter

A man strolling on Sophia Street witnesses a driverless Ford Roadster speeding by. The car slows and stops near a curb, startling onlookers. A hat flies from the vehicle, then Daily Globe correspondent George Harb emerges, clarifying the scene.

Leko Levi Rice Eote Justice of the Peace Sophiatreet Harb George Harb Daily Globe Bessemer Mike

Spagoonie Photograph Shared With Reader

A reader receives a requested photograph of Spagoonie taken with a Redbeth ix Camera. The caption notes the image shows waves on hay and a sleepy expression before a morning bath.

Spagoonie Abe Shegoonie

Hoot Owl Radio Station Spacouonte Dialogue

A noisy crew at a radio station rib each other about meals and bark at a drunken line. They tease a listener about Mary L and discuss a night on the bank with a whispered memory.

Hoot Owl

Happy Jack and Smokey Banter by the Owl

Happy Jack compliments Father Time showing he is shaped like a thinker with Roble brow and generous ears. Smokey jokes about Roble’s long skis and tight breeches needing a tailor sewn on. Owl hoots in for emphasis.

Jack Roble Smokey

Paramount Pete Comments On Strong Team Lineup

Paramount Pete praises manager Fussy Mazanec and players Chouinard and Chester Stefanec, calling the squad one of the best in years and expressing confidence in reclaiming the pennant after a solid season.

Paramount Pete Mazanec Shore Chouinard Chester Stefanec

Pessimist Delights in Summer Morning Slumbers

A wry line notes a pessimist who finds his niche in sleeping through splendid summer mornings. The remark contrasts mood with the season’s bright mornings and suggests a humorous outlook on daily routine.

Man Dominated by Wife Sparks Sour Memoir Tone

A man reflects on a life under an overbearing wife who dictates his days and choices, portraying a weary dynamic of control and sorrow. The piece uses sardonic humor to reveal the cost of subservience in marriage.

Ladies Aid Meeting at German Trinity Lutheran Church

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

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

Midsummer Festival By Sharon Lutheran Church Ladies Aid

The public enjoyed a midsummer festival on June 24 hosted by the Ladies Aid society on the church lawn. Refreshments were served from 2:30 to 9:30 PM.

Ladies Aid Society The Sharon Lutheran Church

Marilyn Matteson Birthday Party Hostess at Home

Marilyn Matteson celebrated her fifth birthday Saturday at home hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Matteson. The afternoon featured games and a luncheon at 5 o'clock for 15 young guests, with Marilyn receiving many pretty gifts.

Marilyn Matteson Marilyn A. J. Matteson

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Pricco Hosted at Home

Mrs Valentine Pricco was honored at a surprise birthday party hosted by Mrs James Boggio Mrs M Brusso and Mrs R Soffio at Pricco home Saturday evening A luncheon for 40 guests followed and a birthday gift was presented to Mrs Pricco.

Valentine Pricco James Boggio M. Brusso R. Soffio Pricco

Lena Gervasio Hosts Farewell Dance at Italian Hall

Miss Lena Gervasio honored at a farewell dancing party given by Misses Inez Re and Rose Lucas Tuesday night at the Italian hall. Midnight lunch for 60 guests preceded her departure to Chicago where the Gervasio family will make their home.

Mrs. Gervasio Lena Gervasio Inez Re Rose Lucas Gervasio Chicago

Surprise Party Honors Ruth Roepke at Trinity Lutheran

Ironwood guest Ruth Roepke was centerpiece of a Wednesday surprise party hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church Young People’s Society. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Evangelical pastor T. F. A. Nickel, with a cream and sugar set and a pewter stick presentation.

Ruth Roepke Ironwood Young People’s Society of the Trinity Lutheran Church Roepke Ev. T. F. A. Nickel

Mrs Davies and daughter to join family in Neenah

Mrs Hugh Davies and daughter Vivian will leave Monday for Neenah to join Mr Davies and make their home at 308 Pine St. Mrs Davies has been the guest of honor at a number of social gatherings and was the honor guest at a meeting of the Monday evening sewing circle at Mrs C Hansen's home, where she received a gift.

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

Entertaining at Summer Home Hosts Mystery Club Members

Mrs. Paul Becker entertained the Mystlc club at their summer home on Lake Gogeble. Dinner was served at 6 o'clock, followed by bridge where honors went to Mrs. Louis Menehini and Mrs. PF. To Thebert. Mrs. Pant Teeft won the consolation prize. Mrs. KE Burnell of Hubble Michigan was among out of town guests.

Paul Becker Mystlc Club Lake Gogeble Dirrer Louis Menehini Thebert Pant Teeft KE. Burnell Hubble, Mich Wats Ab

Marriage of Miss Jennie Oster to Arthur Basket

A marriage was arranged between Miss Jennie Oster a Bessemer schoolteacher and Arthur Basket son of Mrs Mary Basket of the city. The ceremony occurred Monday June 22 at the Catholic parsonage in Negaunee. They are on a week long honeymoon to Saulte St Marie Mich and Chicago and will return Saturday to make their home in Bessemer.

Jennie Oster Bessemer Arthur Basket Mary Basket Negaunee Saulte St. Marie Mich Chicago

Engagements Announced for Larson Daughters of Detroit

The engagements of Miss Elsie Larson and Miss Lilian Larson were announced by their mother Mrs. John Larson of Detroit. Elsie plans to marry John N. Penisop of Chicago on Tuesday June 30. Lilian is set to wed Edgar Bradley of Detroit on Saturday July 35.

Elsin Lillian Larson John Larson Detroit Elsie Larson John N. Penisop Chicago Nise Lilian Larson Edgar 8. Bradley

Peterson-Larson Marriage Linking Detroit and Alvil Family

August 22 ceremony will unite Mildred Peterson of Detroit and George Larson of Mra Mrs John Larson Al. The Larson family lived at Alvil for years and enjoyed friendships on the range.

Mice Mildred Peterson Detroit George Larson Mra John Larson Larson Alvil

Married Monday in Ironwood at Methodist church

Mrs Florence Hughes of Ironwood and Henry James wed quietly at 8 am in the Methodist Episcopal church parsonage with Rev W J Francis officiating. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple planned a two week trip to Port Arthur Port Huron and other Canadian and Minnesota points before settling in Bessemer where James works for McKinney Steel as a supply clerk.

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

June Wedding for Miss Antionette De Stasio and Domenic Longhini

Miss Antionette De Stasio and Domenic Longhini wed at St. Sebastian Church with Rev. C J Swoboda officiating. The ceremony followed by a 35 guest breakfast at the bride’s home and a 10 day honeymoon before settling in Bessemer where Longhini works for Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Out of town guests included several De Stasio and Longhini relatives from Ironwood Montreal and nearby areas.

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

Bride and Groom Wed in Family Home Ceremony

Johnson James Miss Christine Louisa James daughter of W A James Wakefield married George A Johnson son of C Johnson at 10 am Monday at the bride’s parents home. Rev C E Edwards Ironwood officiated before relatives and friends amid pink peonies. The bride wore powder blue chiffon with pink trim and carried cala lilies. Matron of honor Mrs Robert Laurie wore pink taffeta and carried pink roses. Guests dined at the bridal home. couple later left for a two week trip to Chicago. Mrs Johnson taught first grade at Newport school Ironwood for four years. Mr Johnson formerly worked at J C Penney Ironwood.

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

Local Couple Hosts At Crystal Faille After July 6

Year ago they moved to Crystal Faille where he is now assistant manager. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will be at home to friends at Crystal Faille after July 6. Among out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Aanderson, Mrs. Matilda Erickson, Mrs. Frank Blackwell and daughter, Miss Jean of Irom wood and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Johnson of Heasemer.

Crystal Faille Johnson Andrew Aanderson Matilda Erickson Frank Blackwell Jean Iromwood C. W. Johnson Heasemer

Local Social News and Visits Across Town

Ramsay neighbors host and guests visit Oak Park families ill in Oak Park and Argonne as Crisp Crystal Falls trips and Runeberg Lodge events fill a weekend. Attendees include Blum Mariks Lorkos Dianichs Eade family and Larson relatives with trips to Ashland Duluth Detroit and Chicago for ceremonies picnics and employment.

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