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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1930

Page

1

Michigan Women Organize For Open Day Prohibition Fight

Detroit hosts opening of the Michigan Branch of the Women s Organization for National Prohibition Reform to enroll women for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Members push candidate pledges, seek state and national support, and plan to change Congress personnel through the ballot.

Michigan Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform Detroit Eewin S. Barbour Women's Organization For Congress Boerbour Barbour Dwieht W Morrow New Deasey Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform Morrow National Prohibition Reform Union Trust Building Mire Lewis L. Dredin Mre David W. Ruel Mins Joan Nichole Douglas Donald John A. Blanchard John T. Woodhouse Yates G. Smith Blaine Pommerer Andrew V. Hopper Julia Romimere Vriday

Ramsay News Elected Delegates

During a local American Legion meeting at the town hall last Thursday evening, John Tildy and Steve Pospeck were elected delegates to the state convention in Sault Ste. Marie in the first week of July. William Mattson and Dave Rizzie were chosen as alternates.

American Legion Town Hall John Tild Steve Pospeck Sault Ste.Marie William Mattson Dave Rizzie

Mrs Sharpless Hosts Thursday Social Afternoon

Mrs Albert Sharpless was hostess to several of her friends at her home Thursday. A pleasant social afternoon was enjoyed by the guests followed by a delicious luncheon with covers laid for eight.

Albert Sharpless

Fisherman hurt on Black River spill on Lake Superior Road

RoE Heidemann fell between two legs while fishing on Black River last Sunday morning and sprained his left ankle. He walked about a mile to his parked cup after the injury.

Black River Lake Superior Roe. Heidemann Mr. Heidemann

Social notices from Shawano and Ashland area visitors

Mes Joseph Niemuth and children visit friends in Shawano and Cirven Bay Wisconsin. Mrs Carl Lundeen and family arrive from Detroit and will remain indefinitely. Oscar Anderson and John Franty guests of William Anderson depart for Eveleth then Chicago. Archie Barron and daughter and Dorothy Davis visit Cornucopia relatives. Mrs S V Goldman and children from St Paul guests at A J Fink home. Miss Margaret Jacobson returns from Marquette Normal and will teach at Puritan school. Miss Mary Hambly sails for Europe. Josephine Scholar from Newbury attends Frederick wedding in Ashland. Frederickson visits business in Duluth. Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith and Axel Coleman’s family visit Ashland. Mrs John Kretrunla to St Joseph hospital Ashland for treatment. Albin Jacobsen, former UM forestry student, to teach summer school in Munising. Mrs Emil Johnson to visit Chicago. Mrs David Rizzle to return home after surgery. Mrs Wm Richardson and children of Iron Mountain guests at Matt Moyle. Mrs Wm Harris to visit Phillips Wis. Anna Heikkanen returns from Copper Country.

Mes Joseph Niemuth Shawano Cirven Bay Wis Carl Lundeen Detroit Oscar Anderson John Franty William Anderson Eveleth Chicago Archie Barron Dorothy Davis Cornucopia Wrs S. V. Goldman St. Paul A. J. Fink Margaret Jacobson Marquette Normal Miss Jacobson Puritan School Mary Hambly Europe Miss Hambly T. J Hambly Josephine Scholar Newberry John Kretrunla St. Joseph Hospital Ashland Albin Jacobsen University of Michigan Wiso School of Forestry and Conservation Jacobson Munising Emil Johnson David Rizzle Ric Longhini Chris Lonugiaini Tron Albert Tillmer Myron O. BE. Heid Tick C. C. Sandine Buddy Jean Tillner Lake Gogebic Emil Leonard Anton DeBiasi Besst Ander Los Angeles Calif Norway Veel Corazcals Woerter Schnenkom John Chase Parco Destasio Montreal Betty Rigotti David Rigotti Louis Menghini Bessemer William Toomey Pennsylvania Toomes Con Toomey Era Mere C F. Johnson Leonard Johnson J. H. Judgeon Iromwood James Ford Hetty Mary Mercer Aid Kiwin Becher Echeres Paretts Beafeon Micheel Auride Matie Armtroee Louie Mies Katherine Ketty Vera Buds Megsube

Cars Collide After Tire Blowout Near Becker's Hill

Cars driven by V. Meldrum of Mareniseo and J. H. Bradish of Hurley collided last Saturday evening on Becker's hill when a tire blew out on the Meldrum car causing a swerve. The Bradish vehicle overturned and was damaged with minor injuries to occupants.

V. Meldrum Mareniseo J. H. Bradish Hurley Becker's Hill Meldrum

Enrolment Officers Named in Public Notice

The document lists several individuals as chairs and officers of enrollment including Mrs. Lewis L. Bredin as chairman, David W. Huet as vice chairman, Joan Nichols as second view chair, and other named members such as Mr. J. Kitsle, Mrs. Gari Mtroh, Mrs. Kama Hateel, Mrs. Courtney Johnson, Mrs. Harold Baker, Mr. Douglas Campbell, Mr. T. Miller Jr, Mrs. H. Baker, Mrs. Percival Dodge, Mrs. Harry Kinkenstedt and Mrs. Mussel A. Alger as associates.

Lewis L. Bredin Mere David W. Huet Mies Joan Nichols Second View Enrofiment Myre J. M Kitsle Gari Mtroh Mire Kama Hateel Courtney Johnson Harold Baker Douglas Campbell Mydtey T. Miller, Jr Mere H 1. Baker Percival Dodge Hiarry Kinkenstedt Mre Mussel A. Alger

Dollar and Bargain Day at Bessemer Saturday

Ed ward Richardson passes in hospital a pioneer resident of Bessemer died Tuesday at Grand View hospital after weeks of illness due to pernicious anemia and heart kidney degeneration born 1869 in Chicago he lived in the city over 40 years survived by widow two daughters sons a brother and two sisters funeral held at 2 pm at home with Rev F E W Eastman officiating interment at Hillrest cemetery pallbearers named.

Bessemer Eadward Richardson Grand View Hospital Chicago Laura Swanson Corrigan, McKinney Steel Company Walter J. Schoenfeldt Raymond Skwor Marvin George Lauwrence Richardson Gust Jackson John Peterson

Miss Innez Gorman to Represent Bessemer at Phelps Water Carnival

Miss Innez Gorman will represent Bessemer as Miss Bessemer TM at the Little Twin Lake water carnival in Phelps Wisconsin on July 5 and 6. She previously placed second in a Lake Gogebic bathing beauty contest, chosen by Frank Abelman under Milo Westbrook’s Outdoor Life Exposition management. Mrs. F C Gorman accompanies her, and events include boat races and novelty contests at Little Twin Lake 75 miles from Bessemer.

Innez Gorman Miss Bessemer Little Twin Lake Phelps, Wis Miss Gorman Iocal Rotary Club Lake Gogebic Bessemer Frank Abelman Milo Westbrooke Chicago F. C. Gorman Phelps

Typhoid Fever Fatal to 10 Year Old Paul Tarkat

Typhoid fever caused the illness and peritonitis led to death after two intestinal perforations. Paul Tarkal, born in Bessemer, died after two surgeries. he had returned from Lansing with his brother Joseph, who was hospitalized but improving. Survived by parents Nick and Mrs Tarkal and four brothers and four sisters. funeral at St Sebastian’s Church with pallbearers named. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Paul Tarkat Grand View Heospit Althona’l Lansing Joseph UK Hospital Paul Turkal Bessemer Bes Bessemer High School Nick Turkal Colby Hill John George Apton May Annie Sf. Eilen Katherine St. Sebastians Church C. J. Swoboda Frank Nick Kostello Vincent Stelmack David Fabing Harry Jankoviak Leonard Jezek Hillrest Cemetery

Boy Dies After Scalding Fall At Anvil Location

Ralph Puccio four year old son of Mr and Mrs Dominic Puccio died at Grand View hospital at 1 30 Wednesday morning eighteen days after being scalded when he fell into a pail of hot water on June 7.

Ralph Dominic Puccio Grand View Hospital

Judgment for sale of gas and oil awarded

A judgment of 65.21 and costs of 1.00 was returned for RK. Duds in his civil suit against Paul Marote and Oscar Alderfeon, heard before Justice A. J. Geddatart Saturday. The suit sought recovery for gas oil delivered to the defendants.

cOote Paul Marote Oscar Alderfeon A. J. Geddatart

Lost papers from Hurley Legion adjutant found missing

Valuables tied to Hurley American Legion post were taken from a folder owned by Simon Eles adjutant. He left the papers in his car after a Wednesday night dance at Weststays and returned to find the folder empty. The documents hold meeting notes and other records and are sought at the Pes semer Legion club with no questions asked.

Simon Eles Hurley American Legion Post Eles Weststays Oeyene Hurley Legion Post K F Pessemer Lesion Club

Solberg Heads Sally Drive In Bessemer RC

Chair of the committee in charge of the annual Salvation Army drive for funds in Bessemer, Solberg heads the effort started this week. Probate Judge Harry Pay is the county chairman of the drive.

Solberg Sally Bessemer RC. Gotbere Herry K. Pay

Parking lines to ease congestion in post office block

City authorities paint diagonal lines on East Mary street pavement to double parking space, aimed at reducing congestion caused by disorganized parking in the post office block.

East Mary Street

Found Not Guilty Of Reckless Driving

Leopard Erickson of this city was acquitted of a reckless driving charge by a jury in Justice A J Giedda's court. The complainant witness Joe Halet testified he was hit and injured by Erickson’s car in this city on May 29.

Leopard Erickson A J Giedda Joe Haletto Erickson

Best U P Horse Shoe Pitcher Prize Raised Here

The Upper Peninsula State Pair announces a horse shoe pitching tournament at the Upper Peninsula State Pair in August 1933. Cash awards totaling over 10000 are planned, with Mayor William H Needham of Exateria donating a trophy to honor the crampled whip of the upper Pepineule.

Upper Peninsula Eetetebe William H Needham Exateria

Anvil Boy Scouts Camp Tour at Wisconsin Dells

Anvil Troop logs two week camp at the Dells of Wisconsin and Devil’s Lake in Wisconsin state park. On June 15 they hiked six miles around Devil’s Lake to Prospect Point then visited Madison the next day. The Bara Bee Scouts beat Anvil 11 to 4 in baseball with John Stefanic and Robert Fodor on the Anvil battery. Two scouts aim for first class pins as they plan to return home by week’s end. W A Knoll and Leonard Johnson will drive cars for the trip home.

Anvil Boy Scouts The Dells Wisconsin Devil's Lake Wisconsin State Park A. M. Rennison Prospect Point Madison Capitol University Barabee John Stefanic Robert Fodor Anvil W. A. Knoll Leonard Johnson

Weekend Visits and Local Family News Highlight Midwest Living

Miss Mildred Chovan spent the weekend with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Norman Berg at the Yale location. The column notes several residents traveling for medical, familial, or social visits including Paul Busch Jr undergoing an appendectomy at Sewport hospital and multiple trips to and from Chicago and Lake Gogebic.

Mildred Chovan Norman Berg Yale Paul Busch Jr Sewport Hospital Co. E. Heidrick Chicago Hoenirick Albert Tillner Heidrick H. O. Anderson Angeles Calif Mary Dellsi Andorelle Destisio Sectoer Visind Mfs. Bil Leonard

Three Parades Planned for Upper Peninsula Firemen’s Meet

At the Upper Peninsula Firemen's Tournament in Bessemer July 29 to August 1 three parades are planned. The firefighters parade will feature about 35 departments on July 30 afternoon, the shirt tail parade with torches on July 30 evening, and a civic calithumpian parade on July 31. Bands from Bessemer Ironwood Wakefield and other groups plus Wakefield city band and Hurley fife and drum corps are expected, with the Tron River Legion fife and drum corps and possibly the Duluth firemen's fife and drum unit also likely attendees.

Upper Peninsula Bessemer F. J. Duda Upper Michigan U. P. Legion Ironwood Wakefield Bessemer Township Hurley Fife Crack Tron River Legion Fife Duluth Firemen

Playground work for city boys in Bessemer

C. E. Richards, principal of the Washington school, will direct the summer playground program for boys in Bessemer. About 26 boys have joined. Activities run about two months, daily except Sundays. Ages 9 to 12 meet 9 30 to 4 36 a.m. If needed, the group will split into two sections. Ages 12 to 16 meet 1 30 to 2 50 p.m. A baseball league will be played after each afternoon session. Richards will supervise Boy Scouts here this time. A week’s camping trip to Lake Gogebic is planned for August.

C. EE. Richards Washington School Bessemer

Bids Awarded for South Davis Road Work to Pohjola

The Bessemer township board awarded a quarter mile road contract to Charles Pohjola with a bid of 250 dollars as the lowest. No bids were received for 500 feet of tarmacadam road near the Brighenti store and an alternate concrete paving option may be readvertised. The county road commission readvertises bids for three miles on Thomaston road in Wakefield township with bids due by July 2.

South Davis Bessemer Charles Pohjola Rameau Brighenti County Road Commission Thomaston Wakefield Township

Podor Family Returns From Milwaukee Funeral Trip

Mr and Mrs Hieve Podor and family returned home Friday by car from Milwaukee where they attended the funeral of a cousin. On the way back they stopped at the Delle of Wiscos which they visited with their cousin, Imiett, who was camping with the Mey Bouule there.

Hieve Podor Mer Fodor Milwaukee Delle Wiscoswich

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ramsay News Mrs. Sharpless Richardson Inez Gorman Paul Tarkal Lansi U. P Anvil News C. E. Richards BOY Scouts
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