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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
2
Entered as second class matter May 26 1900 at the post office at Bessemer Michigan under the act of March 3 1879 Published Every Week by the Herald Publishing Company 109 East Mary Street Bessemer Michigan Subscription Rates Per Year 2 00 Nine Months 1 50 Six Months 1 00 Three Months 50 cents.
The death of James Boggio last week removes a highly respected citizen who served Bessemer for nearly fifty years as an em ployee and head of the water utility. He helped modernize the water system and earned the Edward Dunbar Rich award for meritorious service. Also noted are traffic safety efforts, federal tax refund news, and assorted local anecdotes.
Temporary heat wave grips the area as forests face increased fire danger. Fire department reports busy days checking grass fires. Wildflowers bloom and streams return to normal, pleasing fishermen. Community efforts include a Seki near pump station project to build a baseball space for local kids. Junior Prom planned for Friday. blood donors urged at the city library on May 13. Mrs Spun Matrella drives Tommy to school amid heavy rain and returns home to a chaotic incident when Tommy forgets his cap and bursts inside drenched. Johnny the Bear Says: A woman who flirts with the butcher may be playing for larger steaks.
Look back at May 1 1942 notes show John Veralli and Bruno Ballone finishing third in doubles at the U P bowling tournament in Iron Mountain. Valedictorian Kenneth Youngquist and salutatorian Serafeen Koski named at A D Johnston High. ROTC promotions for Robert Kosmicki Robert Rigotti and John East. Erick Erickson 64 dies after eight years illness. 4352 men 45 to 65 registered in county. Paul Becker re elected chief of Bessemer Fire Dept. spring football practice with 46 candidates. minstrel show at Anvil School. John Vitich and Maurice Burt take prize money in U P tournament at Marquette.
A conversation recalls a brother named Joe seeking a government job and then obtaining one, with the remark that he is now doing nothing. The exchange implies mixed feelings about his fate after securing public employment.
Local note reports Cribby Probelski of the Bessemer Creamery delivering milk by day and singing at night. He performs Any Time and AIL My Love with surprising polish, drawing praise for his pure voice and stage presence. Eddie Howard, the noted band leader, is gently challenged by the milkman’s singing talent.
Extra copies of the Herald are available at the Ben Franklin store and the Herald office for readers seeking additional issues.
April 24 May 1 advertisement seeks a reliable man with a car to call on farmers in Gogebte County for a permanent job with $10 to $20 daily. No experience or capital required. Write today. McNESS COMPANY Dept A Freeport Hl.
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