Future of Michigan North Country Suggested by Deer Hunters
The piece highlights the Straits traffic bottleneck and a 1949 plan for a new ferry crossing, with dockage costs and potential bridge or tunnel debates in 1965. It notes Michigan's UP as a recreation hub, the copper and iron ore outlook, low grade ore as future hope, and a growing recreational economy centered on deer hunting and lumber. Gene Alleman.
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North Country
Straits of Mackinac
Peninsulas
Straits
Ironwood
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault
Canada
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
United States
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Business Week
Gogebic Range
Menominee Range
Michigan-Wisconsin
Marquette
Mesabi
Marquette Range
Gogebic
St. Ignace
North Michigan
Gene Alleman
Michigan Press
Kitchen Band to Play Here by Presbyterian Mission Guild
At a Monday meeting the Presbyterian Mission Guild finalized plans to bring the Kitchen Band from Manito to Range residents. The 16 player group will perform at Washington School on December 3 at 8 pm with advance tickets sold through Guild members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Mission Guild
Manitowish Waters
Washington School
Strike Ends as Gogebic Miners Return to Work
Last Thursday ended the steel strike and within a week mines across the Gogebic range resumed production. About 3000 miners were affected with Penokee mine in Ironwood first to reopen followed by others this week. some mines ship from stockpiles to clear winter production space.
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Gogebic Range
Penokee
Ironwood
Republic Steel Corporation
August Ericksons Feted Last Saturday Silver Wedding
A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. August Erickson of Yale for their 25th wedding anniversary attended by about 100 guests. A mock wedding featured Mrs. Carl O. Johnson as minister and a cast including Mrs. Arnold Mattson and Nancy Pumala. music by Helen Gustafson.
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August Erickson
Yale
Carl O. Johnson
Arnold Mattson
Nancy Pumala
Warren Spears
Richard Jacobson
Arne Suomi
Rockne Paris
Harvey Jacobson
Doris Erickson
Helen Gustafson
Edward Schmidt
John W. Erickson
Emil Erickson
Leo Isdebski
Charles Bo
Lois Braghini Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party
Lois Elaine Braghini held an eighth birthday party last Sunday with games and prizes for Priscilla Stefanie Arlene Keenan Jerry Switzer and Margaret Grandelis. Lois received many gifts from guests including Priscilla and John Stefani Cary Jerry Switzer Margaret Grandelis Ironwood and others. Betty Nahay assisted with refreshments and games planning.
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Lois Elaine Braghini
Priscilla Stefanie
Arlene Keenan
Jerry Switzer
Margaret Grandelis
Little Lois
Priscilla
John Stefani
Cary
Ironwood
Carol Linama
Gloria Mattaini
Dianne Obradovich
Dianne Maccani
Norma Koski
Mary Ethel Ponchaud
Bessemer
Two Carew Fraud Offenders Fined and Jailed
Prosecutions in relief fraud cases paused to allow restitution as offenders repay illegal welfare benefits. Duda, Gogebic county social welfare director, said investigations continue and cases will resume where fraud is proven and restitution not made. Petcof and Shefka received fines and jail terms with restitution and probation.
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Frank J. Duda
Gogebic County
State Welfare Department
Duda
Steve Petcof
Yale
Joseph Shefka
Bessemer
F. J. Duda
W. S. Baird
Petcof
Cpl Tanio Qualifies as Duty NCO in Yokohama Mission
Cpl Sulo E. Tanio of the 347th Transportation Harbor Craft Company is stationed in Yokohama with the Eighth Army. He has qualified as a duty NCO under the new Career Plan, aiding promotions in enlisted and warrant grades. He serves in Occupation Forces with access to theaters clubs libraries evening classes gym and bowling.
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Wth
Eighth Army
Yokohama
Japan
Sulo E. Tanio
Tanio
Anvil Girl Scouts Organized By Local Mothers
A group of civic minded mothers in Anvil Palms formed to organize Brownie troops for girls aged seven to ten and Girl Scout troops for older girls. Mrs Carl O Johnson will head the Brownie troop with Mrs Frank Halovee leading the Girl Scouts. Anvil PT A sponsors one troop and the Anvil Palms Woman's Club the other. Read lists name registering girls for Brownie work and the Scout program.
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Anvil-Palms
Carl O. Johnson
Frank Halovee
Anvil Pt.a
Anvil Palms Woman's Club
Angeline Favero
Barbara Jurakovich
Marian Busch
Sharon
Nadine Johnson
Edith Anne Chovan
Donna Jean Kaseno
Donna Beissell
Estelle Falsenick
Donna Busch
Sandra Holovec
Joanne Kravkovec
Margie Chiapuzio
Gladys Chiapuzio
Mary Jane Saari
Carol Saari
Norma Harris
Marlene Bulinski
Nancy Pribble
Patricia Longhini
Delores Seppi
Dorcas Society To Sponsor Bake Sale at Local Store
The Dorcas society of the Shar on Lutheran church will sponsor a bake sale, aprons and other gift items on Saturday December 10 at the Johnson Hardware store, starting at 9 a.m. Also reported is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs James McCarthy of Bessemer on Wednesday.
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Dorcas Society of the
Sharon Lutheran Church
Johnson Hardware Store
James McCarthy
Bessemer
Eastern Star selects committees at Dorcas chapter meeting
Dorcas chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple on Monday to appoint standing committees led by Adelaide Gregory. Auditing and calendar groups include Emma Hoeft, Edna Hansen, Paul Becker, Lucille Brown, Lucille Smith, and others. plans were made for the December Christmas party with gifts to be exchanged and social activities followed by refreshments.
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Dorcas
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Adelaide Gregory
Cochairman
Emma Hoeft
Edna Hansen
Paul Becker
Lucille Brown
Lucille Smith
Dora Rowett
Nellie Davis
Katherine Winkowski
Gloria Xystrom
Gustave Eckman
Mabel Proctor
Pauline Zeber
Helen Lucas
Ethel Koronski
Elsie Roberts
Agnes Johnson
Sunshine
Bertha Campbell
Lillian Eade
Emma Niemuth
Ethel Hoett
Nethie Davis
Ethel Borouski
Emma Hoett
Mabel Procter
Geordie Gray
Sophie Johnson
Emils Fauh
Mayme Newman
Anna Maran
Olive Hansen
Tessie Schmidt
Edith Kuivinen
Millicent Perttula
Farewell Party for Mrs William Hill in Wausau
A Monday evening farewell gathering at the George Margetta home honored Mrs William Hill before her departure for Japan to join Lt William Hill. Hosts were Mrs George Margetta and Mrs Louise Perotti. Prizes were won by Mrs William Hill and Miss Mary Lou Santini. a gift was presented to Mrs Hill. Attendees included Mrs Andrew Fidanzi, Mrs Joe Sufio, Mrs Eugene Winkowski, Mrs Peter Wojcik, Miss Katherine Novascone, Miss Mary Lou Santini, and Mrs John Novascone.
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William Hill
Japan
George Margetta
Louise Perotti
Mary Lou Santini
Andrew Fidanzi
Joe Sufio
Eugene Winkowski
Peter Wojcik
Katherine Novascone
John Novascone
Junior Court Meeting Postponed to November 30
The Junior Court of Foresters postponed its November 23 meeting to November 30. The gathering will be at the hall at 4 00 p.m.
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Court of Foresters
U P All Star Team Chosen By Upper Peninsula Writers
Capt Joel Schmidt of Bessemer Speed Boy named to the All U P high school team in a recent poll by Upper Peninsula sportswriters. Stambaugh and Holtmevo contributions noted with multiple selections to first team and two range players earning votes. extensive lists show first second and third team positions and honorable mentions across many schools.
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Joel Schmidt
Bessemer
U. P
Upper Peninsula
Bill Mannisto
Russ Holmquist
Stambaugh
Melvin Hulme
Fulllback
Clayton Choquette
Jim Arasim
Ironwood Red Devil
Tony Zielinski
Wakefield Cardinal
Arasim
Bob Amory
Menominee
Jack Armstrong
Soo
Clayton
Choquette
Bill Beveridge
Gladstone
Jim
Family to Join Lt Hill in Tokyo After Weekend Departure
Mrs William Hill and two children plan to leave Saturday night for Tokyo where Lt Hill is stationed with the armed forces. Mrs Robert Obradovich and daughter Diane return from Brown s Valley Minnesota after visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Daniel Mestnik, parents of a daughter born October 26. Mr and Mrs George Georgie Anvil are parents of a daughter born Thursday at Wakefield hospital.
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William Hill
Tokyo
Japan
Lt. Hill
Armed Forces
Robert Obradovich
Diane
Brown’s Valley
Minn
Daniel Mestnik
Mestnik
Theresa Mattaini
George Georgie
Anvil
Wakefield Hospital
Detroit Guardsmen Lead In Get in the Guard Contest
Three Detroit guardsmen top the Michigan National Guard recruiting race for cash awards from the State Military Board. Private Lloyd W. Hubert leads with 26 recruits in the 146th AAA Battalion, followed by SFC Joseph R. Scicluna of the 107th Medical Battalion. Other leaders include SSgt Marvin O. Weller of the 127th Fighter Group and Sgt Bernard D. Drazkowski of the 593rd AAA Battalion in a tied third spot.
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Detroit
Michigan National Guard
State Military Board
Lloyd W. Hubert
AAA
Joseph R. Scicluna
Marvin O. Weller
127Th
Bernard D. Drazkowski
Bessemer
Ironwood
593Rd Aaa Battalion
Last Rites Held For Charles C Anderson
Funeral services for Charles C. Anderson SCC South Bessemer pioneer were held last Thursday at Sharon Lutheran Church with Rev. F E W Eastman officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest cemetery with pallbearers John Korpi John Reed Francis Spagnoletti Carl Anderson Albert Eastman and Edwin Erickson.
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Charles C. Anderson
SCC
South Bessemer Pioneer
Sharon Lutheran Church
F. E. W. Eastman
Hillcrest Cemetery
John Korpi
John Reed
Francis Spagnoletti
Carl Anderson
Albert Eastman
Edwin Erickson
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Getto
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Mr. Erickson
Salem Lutheran Church of Ironwood
C. E. Montan
Erickson
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Land O' Lakes
Wis
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Donald
Milwaukee
Norris Lee
Lois Braghini
Betty Nahay
Mrs. Braghini
Lansing
Michigan State Welfare Commission
Cpl
Anvil Girl Scouts
Matt Tanio
Dorcas Society
Eastern Star
Mrs. W. Hill
Jerry DeMotts
Board of Education
William Webber James Bria
Mamie Rice
Jane Massie
Clarence T. Negri
Leo Maccani
Paul Hoeft
Melvin Holme
Roy Gustafson
Newberry
Clarence Rivers
Negaunee
Sherwood
Schram
Schmidt
Woods
Banks
Iron River
Krayses
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Taylor
Toti
Nystrom
Mayo
L’anse
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Schultz
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Wojciechowski
Wakefield
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Moraska
Norway
Holmes
Witton
Hancock
Jugo
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Ostrowski
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Parent
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MeMahon
Pardon
Olivanti
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Polomis
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Crystal Falls
Clish
Baraga
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LeVeque
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Escanaba
Miron
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Weber
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W. Zuidmulder
Kannon
Shomin
Krah
Bouchard
Jeffery
Beling
Knudsen
Ishpeminz
Cederna
Svoboda
Mulawaka
Stephenson
Anderson
Daniels
Houghton
Jacka
Cvengros
Perry
Guards
Peters
Jandro
Schneider
Delago
Bishop
Alexa
LeBlanc
Lake Linden
St. Martin
Sibbald
Fossett
Barotnen
Reiten
St. Arnauld
Jones
Nault
Holmquist
Ayisunen
Detroit Guardsmen
Carlton C. O'Sullivan
46Th Signal Company
Ypsilanti
Joseph L. Ryckman
227Th Air Service Group
Earl J. Stukel
107Th Engineer Battalion
Robert H. Briggs
107Th Engineer
Ishpeming
Donald J. Cantrell
746Th Ordnance Company
Battle Creek
Charles W. Sarabyn
246Th Heavy Tank Battalion
Dowagiac
Vernon J. Rousseau
Charles Anderson
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