10 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1939
Page
1
American Education Week was celebrated in Bessemer Township from November 6 to 11 with programs in all four schools. The public was invited to visit and observe the schools in action.
The Ramsay student council forms two patrols to boost safety for students and drivers. John Siklich is the boys' patrol captain and Ellie Maki is the girls' captain. Girls patrol the halls in morning and afternoon to maintain order while boys cover crossings to enforce traffic rules.
The Anvil ninth grade citizenship class stages a play titled Freedom of Assembly to be broadcast in the Anvil gym on Wednesday afternoon, November 22.
The Bessemer Township Schools bowling squads launched a three match series on Monday November 6 at 4 15 p m at Mussatti Bowling Alleys. Lineups include SHIEKS J Savera captain M Lobb H O Johnson BE Jacquart K Brown ALLAHS R Rigoni captain M Rutiman L Johnson A Gustafson C Carlson HAREMS T Olson captain MM Stefanic LD Corgiat F Johnson V Sorenson MOHAMMEDANS M Lamoreux captain C Willesen I Bradley N Ellis C Anderson.
The children of Miss Corgiats and Miss Gustafsons rooms plus the teachers thank the boys of the manual arts classes and Mr Johnson for new book shelves. They find them very convenient and useful.
Duaine Clouse and Paul M Edgar announce a formal grand opening of their new jewelry store next weekend November 16 17 and 18. The shop occupies the former Axel Kristianson jewelry store at Sophie street. Mr Kristianson retires after 37 years in business. Mr Edgar is Elgin Watchmakers College graduate and formerly with Elgin National Watch Co. Mr Clouse previously owned a jewelry store in Spring Valley Minnesota.
Poultry winter care emphasizes good management to prevent fall and winter melts. Keep poults in solid flesh, supplement with grain or a flesh ing mash, and monitor for molts. November adds cod liver oil for vitamins A and D, with vigilant feeding, water free of freezing, clean nests, frequent egg collection, and ample fresh air. Adolf Hitler quote noted.
The famed aviator Charles A. Lindbergh asserts that vast seas remain a major obstacle for modern air travel, highlighting enduring challenges in transoceanic flight and navigation.
The Crier staff lists Mae Matara as editor in chief and Lorraine Hauta as assistant editor. Reporters include Lorraine Guiliani Reno Maccardini Constance Mussatti and others. Business staff show manager Kenneth Youngquist with circulation workers August Dahl and others. Advisor Miss Ethylen Miller.
The American Legion posts plan Armistice Day events including a turkey dinner at 6 30 p m and a program with Ernest Deardean of Gogebic Junior College Ironwood. A dance follows with Legion and Auxiliary members and guests invited. Nearby posts in Bessemer Ramsay and Ramsay school events feature talks by H O Johnson Robert Wright and Fritz Frederickson with student music and a stag party planned at Ramsay.
The Bessemer High School band under Mr. Reinhold earns recognition for performances in cold and warm weather, while additions this year include David Victor as the new baton major and three new drum majorettes Patricia Knudsen Shirley Blaha Virginia Pecard. The season featured a well received halftime show against Ironwood with 4 500 fans applauding the majorettes.
At A D Johnston High School last Saturday November 4 1939 squads from Washburn Mellen Iron River Ironwood Bessemer Wakefield Marenisco and Trout Creek competed. Judges were coaches with Miss Masters speech class members as timekeepers and chairs. The Bessemer negative team of David Victor Irma Koivu William McKie defeated two Wakefield teams. The affirmative of Constance Mussatti Recbert Weiss and Phyllis Grimm defeated Mellen. John Lepke of Mellen and Wilton Dell of Wakefield were named best speakers. Iron River posted three straight wins.
Homerooms 205 and 100 staged two plays on November 3 directed by Miss O Keefe and Miss Miller. A Quiet Little Place featured Theresa Mattiani Lulu Mildred Parent Clare William Arpi Robert Lulo Suomi Buck Harry Adams Alec and Walter Salonen Officer Duffy with stage helpers Helen Sorenson Hazel Barron and Karl Piper. The Printer s A Devil included a prologue with John Robert Weiss Christina Connie Gustafson Faust Neil Sandin Herr Von Zant Ted Brown Johann Gutenberg William McNie. A popular segment showcased dances by room 20d girls Ruth Erickson Cecelia Tannhei ines Margaret Lucas and Opal Melville performing the Minuet and Virginia Reel by Marie Kosmicki Frances.
A Armistice Day dance will be given by the local Junior Order of Runeberg on Saturday evening November 11 at the city hall auditorium. Music will be by the Runeberg orchestra.
The article praises the school orchestra for providing popular dance music at parties. It notes the group plays current pieces in a popular style and thanks the members with three cheers. RAH! RAH! RAH!
A half hour program Sunday afternoon presents true life stories from Michigan Red Cross chapters. It highlights peacetime relief, wounded and destitute aid, a pension for a World War II era family, tornado relief, a nurse saving a boy’s sight, a drowning victim revived, and a Braillist aiding a blind girl. The feature covers 222,500 members in 84 chapters and their year of relief efforts.
Harry F. Kelly secretary of state requests all purchasers of 1940 license plates surrender 1939 plates at purchase to prevent unlawful use. Many have discarded old plates causing complications. having them ready speeds issuance. George L. Mazanec Bease mer branch office manager endorses the plan.
An Exchange article argues people should not avoid physical work or leg exercise. It warns that excessive leisure and motorized transport weaken musculature and urges more walking and varied physical activity to keep the body balanced and energized.
The 1939 deer season runs November 15 to 30 with archery in a separate early period. Straits ferry service will run from November 10 if needed. Last year over 160000 licenses were issued and 44800 bucks were harvested. Conservation officers warn the shooting ban will be strictly enforced.
Arli Kinkner, a noted horse dealer, plans to move his family to Bessemer after a visit. Paul Massie Jr and others attended the Northwestern Minnesota football game in Minneapolis. Oscar Knudson, 68, retires as head lawyer at Underwood Veneer mill and will be replaced by Harry Olson. Elizabeth Ekstrom spoke to Barber School PTA on health work. Washington Club backs dental care for needy students. Families travel for visits in Ann Arbor Lansing and Detroit. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs David Blaskowski on Nov 5. Northwest wind brings snow flurries and partial melt. Presbyterian missionary society sends clothing to Honolulu hospital.
Sylvia Kopping of Ironwood is awarded the gold medal as county winner in the 11th annual 4 H canning achievement contest. Edith Johnson will present the medal, a Kerr Glass shield with a horn of plenty. Ruth Davenport of Lapeer is state winner and gains a Chicago trip for the National 4 H Club Congress on December 16 with five $200 scholarships awarded to a selected group. Thirty-two counties participated.
Maine shows forty years of data on certified seed potatoes with 8,620,000 bushels produced and 50 bushels per acre available, yet only 20 to 25 bushels used per acre. Surplus seed was shipped to other states while Michigan had only 0.86 bushel per acre available. Growers agree good seed is essential for a good crop.
Michigan passes a new egg grading law to improve egg quality and consumption. It bans selling unfit eggs and false claims, sets grade size and weight rules, and directs the state department of agriculture to issue regulations guiding labeling and advertising.
Bessemer will again be decked for Christmas with evergreen displays and colored lights coordinated by the Lions Club and local businessmen. A city council Christmas tree will be secured. Decorations are expected to go up around December 1.
Marquette votes to negotiate with the Michigan Department of Conservation for 110 acres of tax delinquent land to support winter and summer recreation. Iron Mountain Kingsford Empire Vanderbilt join plans to acquire parcels near their borders for public use as lands revert to the state from delinquency on November 3.
The text announces a new egg law and related guidance on candling grading and care of eggs. It directs inspectors producers wholesalers retailers and consumers to obtain the bulletin from the state department of agriculture for full standards and instructions.
Wisconsin joins Michigan in standardizing minimum legal sizes for lake trout and whitefish under new rules set to take effect November 21, aiming for uniform commercial fishing regulations across the Great Lakes.
Michigan claims a fully American linked industry in maple syrup and maple sugar, with production across the United States and Canada. The sector highlights domestic control and cross border involvement in maple products.
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