City Fire Protection Upgrades Urged in Mechigan Report
The Mechigan Inspection Bureau under O. B. Hearn warns Detroit officials that the city’s fire pump draws from a gravity line not a suction reservoir. Recommendations seek stronger water works, expanded distribution, hydrant reliability, and improved records to prevent supply failures during emergencies.
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Pespemer
Mechigan Inspection Bureau
Hean
Detroit
Hearnrites
Michael A. Gedda
National Board
Brilliant Pinafore at Washington gym draws 500 plus
More than five hundred spectators filled the Washington gym last night for the premier of H. M. S. Pinafore performed by the high school boys and girls glee clubs under Mr. F C Gorman. Margaret Lester and Lenore Kitto led a strong cast with Elen Hearte Evelyn Larson Violet Hendricks Isabelle Mayer and others delivering notable performances in a challenging production.
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Washington Gymnasium
F.C. Gorman
Bessemer
Margaret Lester
Josephine
Miss Lester
Mr. Gorman
Lenore Kitto
Sir Porter
Elon Hearte
Dick Deadeye
Lick Deadeye
Miss Haarle
Evelyn Larson
Violet Hendricks
Ralph
Isabelle Mayer
Eileen Pender
Ann Maccani
Hebe
Gorman
Hght Opera
Astrid Hansen
James Hajama
Manual Training Department
Nine Principals Highlight Bimbo Musical Cast
The Bessemer Woman's Club presents Bimbo a musical comedy staged April 7 8 with nine principals and 125 chorus members. Directing duties are by Betty Wells of Roger Producing Co Chicago who previously handled the bikes minstrel show. Cast includes Sylvia Vanderveer Elizabeth Lyons Aunt Portia Katherine Donich Agnes McNally Lillian Hansen Georgianna Tibbs Beatrice Gordon Dorothes Han ken Jack Damon Earling Velta Hiram Budd Frank Duda Lord Algernon Albert Swedberg and General Cudenaza Jack Trevarthen. Multiple chorus groups and vibrant costumes are promised.
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Aunt Portia
Katherine Donich
Agnes McNally
Lillian Hansen
Georgianna Tibbs
Beatrice Gor- Tan
Princess Liltikoza
Dorothes
Han
Ken
Jack Damon
Earling Velta
Hiram Budd
Frank Duda
Lord Algernon
Albert Swedberg
General Cudenaza
Jack Trevarthen
Bimbo
Improvement of 24 Miles of M-12 in Gogeble County
The administrative board in Lansing tentatively authorized 24 miles of M-12 on Gogeble County for gravel surfacing. Highway Commissioner Rogers was directed to advertise for bids. County engineer C F Winkler received notice via telegram from Blaze Bunator W F Truettner about ensuring project completion to avoid bus detours.
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Gogeble County
Lansing
Administrative Board
Rogers
C.F. Winkler
Blaze Bunator
W. F. Truettner
Winkler
Beabon
Anvil Carnival Raises Funds At Anvil School
The carnival on Friday at Anvil School raised funds totaling $3364 with proceeds to be shared equally by the Boys' Club and the Parent-Teacher Club. The school's monthly assembly will be held Tuesday at 3.45 with invitations extended for the program.
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Anvil
Clu
Acheol
Truettner Bills Pass And Tax Measures Fail In Senate
The Michigan legislature debated two Truettner bills during a stormy session. One shortens the deer open season to November 20 to December 5 before returning to the senate for concurrence. The other bond tax proposals shared little support and were referred to the judiciary committee after broad opposition.
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House
Senate
Martin
George Lord
Rotes Told About Community "Bones" in Hey C A Benunides
A garbled note on the Price of the Community by Hey C A Benunides from Aharon Lutheran church features a Rotary club meeting Tuesday. The piece names several entities and hints at community divisions and ongoing plans while describing a harsh day with unclear details.
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Hey C A Benunides
Aharon Lutheran Church
Enid Beybie
Ip Vb
Feubuwe
Presbyterian pastor honored for 16 years of service in Bessemer
Congregation of the Presbyterian church in Bessemer celebrated Rev. Charles M. Fraser’s 16th year of service with a special presentation by W. S. Baird. The event featured reports from church leaders, a Ladies Aid readout, a treasurer’s summary, and a musical program by Alma Huavisto and Leonard Hoffman followed by lunch.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Charles M. Fraser
W. S. Baird
Fraser
Bessemer
S. J. Williams
E. W W. Felling
Ladies Aid
Louis Holdorf
W. PF. Truettner
H. S. Hansen
C. A. Otto
City Election Registrations Totals 13
Registrations at the city clerk’s office for the spring election on April 6 totaled 13. The third ward led with four registrations, while the first and second wards had three each, the fourth ward two, and the fifth ward one. Ward boards meet Saturday before the election, April 4.
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Satuday
Bessemer Elks Attend Ashland Fet Twenty Fifth Jubilee
The Ashland Elks Club marks its twenty-fifth anniversary this Saturday night with guests from Bessemer Superior and Ironwood. A history of the lodge will be read by Past Exalted Rulers Dillon Dodd Parsons and Gardner. Performers include Will Garnick in Snappy Stories and Quisters Borecky lrig and Sanborn with Ye Olde Quartet.
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Ashland Elks’ Club
Bessemer
Superior
Ironwood
Dillon
Dodd
Parsons and Gardner
Will Garnick
Quisters
Borecky
Lrig
Sanborn
1 246 Deer Tags Sold in Gogebic
A Michigan deer license report shows 17 400 licenses sold in the Upper Peninsula with 17 368 to resident hunters and 132 to non residents. Delta county led with 3 100 resident tags and 16 nonresidents, Marquette second with 2 142 resident and 10 nonresident tags.
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Edgar Cochran
Michigan Department of
Gapsameen Yaatlanga
Miliennos Claudae Besa Hase
Upper Peninsula
Delta County
Atecomnen
Marquette County
Countion Fullows
Besemer Charter To Be Published In Herald Next Week
The Herald will publish the proposed Besemer city charter in the next issue April 3. The charter, about eight pages, will be distributed to Besemer voters ahead of the June 11 special election. One thousand copies will be sent to city hall for distribution. James urges every voter to read and judge the merits before casting his ballot.
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Herald
Besemer
Bessemer
James
Commissioners to Get $500 Salary for City Officials
The mayor will earn 750 per year and each city commissioner 500 annually under the new charter adopted by Bessemer. Ex officio members will join the county board of supervisors with appointment rules for additional members if the city exceeds five, and officers must file weekly fee reports. Violations of oath or the charter triggers penalties including fines or imprisonment.
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County Board of Supervisors
Bessemer
Brome
Cites Commission
City Commission
Districtteenth eighth high school contest set for Stambaugh
The eighteenth district hosts a competition at Stambaugh on April 25 with about ten high schools entering eight events. Participants include teams from Menominee, Guogebte, Delta bikin, and Iron counties competing in penmanship and shorthand events for district honors.
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FF. Dunston
Iron Riser
Noctican
Stamosaghd
Secteo
Menominee
Guogebte
Delta Bikinson
Iron Counties
Stambaugh Vm
CWO
Lear
Ams
Loval
Political party slates form for April city election
Liberty and Citizens parties complete slates for April 6 voting as field widens next week. Several incumbents switch tickets, with Steve Fodor running for supervisor fourth ward on Liberty ticket and others shifting roles including Alderperson, constable, and ward supervisors across all five wards.
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Liberty
Citizens
Onnir
Steve Fodor
Fodor
Herman Berg
Mr. Berg
A. John Anderson
John A. Johnecon
Mr. Amderson
Comrad Ostby
Comstant
Irwin J. Neault
Liberty Party
Iver Hagen
Supervisor
Hermans Carlzon
Constable
George Anderson
Waldo Carlson
Liberty and
Joseph Nichela
Citizens State
Emil Sardwik
Leonard Akulasaticz
Harry L. Cummons
Former California Resident Dies After Illness
Obituary notice reports the death of Mrs. William A, a former resident of Birmingham, at her California home. The late Mrs. A was survived by daughters and other relatives. services were held in California with burial at a local cemetery.
Damage by Fire in Garage Causes Vehicle and Property Loss
Fire of unknown origin caused substantial damage to a garage and an automobile. The car required repainting and the garage sustained broken windows and equipment damage. Estimated loss totaled about 250 dollars, insured. No injuries reported.
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Heasemer Taszi Uo
Sierling Gresacd
Mike Solih
Irume Muumaia
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