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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
4
The Bessemer Herald notes a robust 4th of July program organized weeks in advance with emphasis on youth. Four nearby communities including Ramsay Wakefield and Ironwood also plan celebrations, while Hurley waits and Mercer is farther away.
Bessemer postmaster warns against defacing street mail boxes after boxes were repainted due to vandalism. Government property damage is a federal offense, yet the warning underscored by free city delivery calls for respect for Uncle Sam’s property.
The National Safety Council launches a nationwide drive to cut July fourth accident tolls. It cites 8720 deaths last year and pledges broad coalition support from major organizations and state leaders to promote safer driving, swimming, and fireworks use.
The passage outlines proper flag etiquette for Independence Day and other occasions. It notes that flags should be flown with respect and provides instructions for households and local committees. It mentions that the Army and Navy fly flags in rain using storm flags, while ordinary flags are considered disrespectful in certain conditions.
The Council urges safer Fourth of July practices to reduce preventable deaths and injuries. It calls for cooperation from drivers pedestrians and officials, campaigns led by parents educators and clergy, and public fireworks displays with trained operators to curb the holiday toll.
Rob Roy reports on the 4th of July events in Bessemer, recalling races from 1924 and listing winners across dozens of contests. Names such as Joe Gotta Peter Contratto Art Oberst Mary Ballone Adeline Gotta Arvo Rintala and others appear with prizes from $1 to $15 across yard dashes three legged races doughnut eating and parade prizes highlighting the town's enduring celebration.
The Commentator Magazine lists unusual laws across states. Kansas bans eating snakes or scorpions, Pennsylvania imposes heavy punishments for certain wedding cannon firings, Virginia requires a lantern path for night trains, Idaho bans shooting game from moving electric trains, Connecticut bans close seating of sexes in parks, editors face limits on murder news, and only about 30 percent of U S laws are enforced. Upper Michigan and Wisconsin Kiwanis clubs plan their annual convention in Marquette from July 30 to August 1.
Looking Backward notes a 1934 Ramsay Athletic Club 4th of July celebration planned for next Wednesday at Ramsay under local auspices. Other items include the Bessemer Beer Tavern opening, local graduates, and a moved Eagles bandstand.
On June 21 the new law raises automobile operators licenses from 1.00 to 1.25 with a three year validity. Chauffeurs licenses stay 2.00 and valid for one year. The act redefines chauffeurs as anyone mainly employed to operate a motor vehicle or who drives a motor vehicle as a public or common carrier. Farm trucks are exempt.
A short verse from the Library Service of Detroit asks for grace to catch a fish so big that no lie would be needed to describe it When referenced in a reader note it reflects a lighthearted take on fishing and honesty with a local cultural touch.
Governor invites King Victor of Hollywood to film Northwest Passage in Michigan citing its pioneer era setting and state forests and Indian heritage. The letter emphasizes Michigan foundations and scenic areas as suitable filming locales. A separate quirky exchange shows an officer joking about shaving etiquette.
The Upper Peninsula Development Bureau reports it has distributed 20,000 Lure Books to attract prospective tourists, aiming to boost regional visits and tourism interest.
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