Recommendations to improve Pessemer fire protection
In the annual Michigan Inspection Bureau report by O B M Henn, the city is advised to connect the gravity line to the suction reservoir and ensure the automatic electric fire pump can operate. It notes weak water supply, aging infrastructure, and urges expanding mains, extending the distribution system, and installing hydrants, valves, and extinguishers with updated records.
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Pessemer
Michigan Inspection Bureau
O. BM. Henn
Detroit
Henn
Michael A. Gedda
National Board
Soone
Merat
Amoele
Gremte
Hugh Valve
Pinafore shines as high school troupe charmed by crowd
More than five hundred spectators filled the Washington gym to witness the premier of H. M. & Pinafore presented by Bessemer High School glee clubs led by Mr. F. C. Gorman. Margaret Lester and Lenore Kitto drew praise for Josephine and Sir Porter, while Ellen Haario Evelyn Larson Violet Hendricks and Isabelle Mayer also impressed. The production featured a 70-strong cast, lively dialogue, and strong singing backed by the high school orchestra with Astrid Hansen on piano as James Hajama supervised the ship deck scenery.
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Washington Gymnasium
F. C. Gorman
Bessemer
Margaret Lester
Josephine
Miss Lester
Porter
Ellen Haario
Dick Deadeye
Miss Haakio
Evelyn Larson
Violet Hendricks
Ralph
Isabelle Mayer
Eileen Pender
Ann Maccani
Hebe
Gorman
Astrid Hansen
James Hajama
Manual Training Department
Nine Principals in Bimbo Show Draw Packed Cast
Nine principals and 125 chorus members form the cast of Bimbo the musical comedy to be staged April 7 under the Bessemer Woman's Club. Betty Wells of Roger Producing Co directs rehearsals. Main cast includes Sylvia Vanderveer Elizabeth Lions Aunt Portia Katherine Donich Agnes McNally Lillian Hansen Georgianna Tibbs Beatrice Gornan Princess Lillikoza Dorothea Hanen Jack Damon Karling Velin Hiram Budd Frank Duda Lord Algernon Albert Swedberg General Cadenza Jack Trevarthen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Woman's Club
Betty Wells
Roger Producing Co
Chicago
Sylvia Vanderveer
Elizabeth — Lyons
Portia
Katherine Donich
Agnes McNally
Lillian Hansen
Georgianna Tibbs
Beatrice Gornan
Princess Lillikoza
Dorothea Hanen
Jack Damon
Karling Velin
Hiram Budd
Frank Duda
Lord Algernon
Albert Swedberg
Jack Trevarthen
Improve 24 Miles of M-12 in Gogebic County
The 24 mile stretch on M-12 in Gogebic County was tentatively approved Tuesday in Lansing. The Highway Commissioner Rogers was directed to invite bids to surface the road with gravel as a single project to avoid a long detour for more than one season. County engineer C F Winkler received notice via telegram from State Senator W F Truetiner. The new surface would run west from Waterameet.
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Gogebic County
Lansing
Rogers
C. F. Winkler
W. F. Truetiner
Winkler
Waterameet
Anvil Carnival Realizes Proceeds for Charity Split
The carnival held last Friday night at the Anvil wheel yielded 113.50 in net proceeds. The funds will be divided equally between the Boys' Club and the Parent Teachers Club. The Beheat's Monthly Assembly will be held Tuesday at 2:45 PM with parental and community participation.
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Naual
Parente
Truettner Bills Move in State Legislature
The house on Tuesday passed the Truettner measure shortening the open deer season to November 20 through December 5, with the current season set from November 10 to 30. The bill returns to the senate for concurrence as debates continue on tax and bond measures.
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House
Truettner
Senate
Martin
Judiciary Committee
George Lord
State Lay Commission
Administration
Rotes Tell of Community “Bones” at Moose Club Talk
A Sharon Lutheran church speaker Hey A Benender addressed the Rotary Club on the “ones of the Community.” Several plane wives by How Cummins joined the gathering. Benender outlined bone categories jawbones and bark as the talk’s three divisions.
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Hey
A. Benender
Sharon Lutheran Church
Cummins
Henender
Church Honors Rev C M Fraser for His Works
The Presbyterian congregation in Bessemer honored Rev Charles M Fraser marking his 15th year of service with a generous gift presented by W S Baird. A meeting followed with reports from Fraser S J Williams and others, new officers elected and a musical program by Alma Haavisto and Leonard Hoffman. A luncheon hosted by Mrs BE Cochran Mrs H Byrne and Mrs O Torell concluded the evening.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Charles M. Fraser
W. 8. Baird
Fraser
Bessemer
S. J. Williams
E. \. Felling
J. Williams
Ladies Aid
Louis Holdorf
W. F. Truettner
H. S. Hansen
C. A. Otto
City Election Registrations Update by Ward
Registrations for the spring city election on April 6 reached 13, with the third ward leading at four. The first and second wards each have three, the fourth ward two, and the fifth ward one. Ward boards meet Saturday, April 4, before the election.
Bessemer Elks Attend Ashland Fet
The Ashland Elks club marks its twenty fifth anniversary with a Saturday night fete. Teams from Bessemer Superior and Ironwood join the local lodge to initiate twenty five candidates. A brief lodge history is by Past Exalted Rulers Dillon Dodd Parsons and Gardner. Will Garnick performs Snapley Stories and Ye Olde time quartet features Quistorff Borecky Lhrig and Sanborn.
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Ashland Elks’ Club
Bessemer
Superior
Ironwood
Dillon
Dodd
Parsons and Gardner
Will Garnick
Snapley
Quistorff
Borecky
Lhrig
Sanborn
Deer Tags Sold in Gogebic County
A local report notes 1 246 deer tags sold in Gogebic County amid regional wildlife management measures. The piece references community impact and related administrative actions by state agencies.
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Gogebic
New City Charter To Be Published Next Week
The Herald announces the forthcoming publication of the complete text of the proposed Bessemer charter in the next issue dated April 3. The charter will be voted on at the special election June 1 and spans nearly eight pages. A thousand copies will be sent to city hall for distribution to voters before the June 1 ballot.
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The
Herald
Bessemer
Commissioners to Get $500 Salary
The mayor and four commissioners will be ex officio members of the county board of supervisors under the new charter to be voted on in the June 1 special election. The city commission will appoint extra members if needed, serving for one year after the first Monday in April. The mayor earns $750 yearly, commissioners $500, paid in monthly installments. City officers must turn over all fees to the treasury, with weekly reports filed. Officers cannot receive free services or profits from city contracts, and violations may result in fines or removal from office.
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County Board of Supervisors
Bessemer
City Commission
Pew
Stambaugh Hosts Eighteenth District Shorthand Meet
Under the guidance of Thore F. Dunston, Ron River district chairman, the eighteenth district plans a Shorthand Typewriting Contest in Stambaugh on April 25. About ten high schools from Menominee Gogebic Delta De t: Iron counties will send contestants in eight events including typewriting and shorthand across multiple skill levels. The winner may advance to the state contest later, with strong local clubs vying for top spots.
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Thore F. Dunston
Ron River
Borke
Secal
GoStam Haugh
Menominee
Former Resident Mire Willems Dies in California
Obituary notes Mire G T Willems of Beasemer former superintendent of water works died in California while visiting her daughter Mrs Gey Moore. Family records show she lived to 191, with the Willems family tracing roots to Beasemer and Gaty.
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Mire
G. T. Willems
Lama Ceach
Willems
Rex Com
Beasemer
Gey Moore
Saeed
Local election slate reshuffles in city wards
Liberty and Citizens parties finalize spring election tickets with several withdrawals and substitutions. Notable changes include Steve Fodor defending his fourth ward supervisor seat on the Liberty ticket, Herman Berg replaced by A John Anderson in the fifth ward, and multiple shifts in alderman and constable candidates across wards one through five.
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Liberty
Citimems
Steve Fodor
Fodor
Citizens
Herman Berg
Mr. Berg
A. John Anderson
John A. Johnson
Mr. Anderson
Conored Ostby
Constable
Irwin J. Neault
Liberty Party
Iver Hagen
Herman Carlson
George Anderson
Waldo Carlson
Liberty and
Joseph Michela
Supervisor
Will Rur
Emil Sandwik
Leonard Kalasavier
Il Ren
Harry L. Cummins
Freak B. Abelman
Louis R. Otto
Herbert P. Hagen
Emil Sandvik
Dweph Michela
Arthur G. Johsson
Oscar Anderson
Comstable
August Nylund
Liberts
John Baksic
Albin Dahlgren
Jobe Apdersus
Citigerss Aléermas
Joseph Billi
Jobe
Jolnsos
Citizens Comstable
Caprad Osby
Apel Hansoe
Damage By Fire In Garage
A fire damaged a garage in Bessemer Tasi Co sparking damage to an automobile owned by Mike Sotich of Iron Mountain. The blaze caused broken windows and exterior damage estimated at 15,000 dollars, covered by insurance. Investigators believe spontaneous ignition may have started the fire or lighted debris near Hewetes Vetcane Observatory.
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Bessemer Tasi Co
Greserd
Cmuke
Slee
Am Automobile
Mike Sotich
Iron
Gepmest
Imeuremce
Hetme Jebeses
Hewetes Vetcane Observatory
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Anvil Carnival
Truettner Bills
C.M. Fraser
Bessemer Elks
Ashland
Lake Mendote
Lake Front
University of Wisconsin
Edgar Cochran
Michigan Department of Conservation
Delis
Dickineon
Heweenaw
Lacow Bon
Mackines
Marquette
Howle
California
Hunt
Liberty Ticket
Jebs J. Lenich
Citizens Ticket
William L. Guyer
Joseph L. Gutta
Mary Swedberg
Ole Boag
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