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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1925
Page
3
The column lists residents returning from trips to Winchester Ashland and Duluth with several heading to Chicago or Italy. Mentions of Maytags leading washer sales and free demonstrations appear alongside multiple short notices of people visiting relatives and seeking or obtaining work in Iron Mountain Iros Mountain and other nearby towns. Encompasses dozens of names places and travel plans from the community.
An old medical advert warns that stagnation and decay in the stomach and bowels threaten health. It touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy promising safe, pleasant relief from constipation, with a sales plug from Bessemer Pharmacy.
Mrs H E Emunson and two children plus sister Miss Carol Emery returned from Saxon after visiting relatives. Miss Hulda Erickson of Iron Mountain arrives to stay with brother Jack Erickson. Adeline Gotta underwent appendix surgery at Union Hospital Ironwood. Veronica Slomkoski rushed home from Superior due to her mother’s illness. Carl Olson returned to Escanaba after two weeks with his parents. Gertrude Olson, employed by Remington Typewriter in Duluth, visited relatives. Mrs J V Erickson left for Crystal Falls for a week with relatives. Carl Olson of Maremsco arrives to fill a county clerk role as Blaha departs for California. Mrs Lewell Truettner returns to Chicago after visiting for grandfather John Humble’s death. A E Church and Paul Gerich travel from Ann Arbor for hospital treatment with J A Kallander and George Apitz returning from Chicago.
An advertisement from Bessemer Pharmacy promotes Hol lister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a bedtime remedy. It claims steam and hot preparation will break the cold by morning. The note presents a simple over the counter cold remedy testimonial.
A Dartmouth football player spent Saturday with Lawrence Apitz, a Chicago team member, then attended the seed Mrs. Katherine Flaa and daughter Sigrid. Andrew Webenstad and Mrs. Flaa visited Mrs. Flaa’s son in Menominee, Wisconsin, over the weekend. They returned Monday by motor with Mr. and Mrs. Car Kiseth.
Senator and Mrs W F Truettner left Wednesday night for Lansing to attend the Michigan versus Minnesota football game in Ann Arbor. They will stay a week and visit their daughter Miss Dorothy who attends the University there.
An advertisement proclaims K and Maytag sell more electric washers than the four largest competitors combined offering a free demonstration by calling 1W. The concise promo emphasizes market leadership and invites potential customers to request a demonstration.
Union Thanksgiving service on Thanksgiving morning November 26 at 10 30 features Rev C A Benander preaching with pastors from Swedish Lutheran Methodist and Presbyterian churches taking part An invitation is extended to the public.
Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with the theme The Ministry of Healing. White Cross Day emphasis on hospital work includes a church member at Bunson hospital in Kalamazoo. Junior League at 2:00 Epworth League topic Following Christ led by William Nettle. Evening service at 7:30 on Thanksgiving. Ladies class Wednesday 7:30 at Mrs Davis home with Rev James Roberts.
Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Those Leopards of Samaria. Sunday school at 11 36. Puritan Community Sunday school BC. Evening worship at Marenisco at 7 30 led by Rev Chas McL Fraser.
Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 English Ramsay 2 45 Sunday school Evening service Ironwood 7 30 Choir practice Tuesday 7 30 Confirmation class Friday 4 15 Junior choir Friday 7 00 Evening
A vintage advertisement touts Maytag as the world's best washer and urges housewives and other washer makers to note quality. It promotes a free demonstration by phone contact 1W Selin and claims Maytag sells more electric washers than four competitors combined.
Mr and Mrs John Jankoviak announce the engagement of their daughter Marion to Ralph Baller of Ironwood Michigan. Miss Jankoviak is a teacher in the local public schools.
Mrs J A Kallander welcomed guests to the initial bridge party in a series at her home Saturday evening. Five tables were in play with honors won by Mrs J Miller of Ironwood and Mrs G W Koronski. A luncheon for twenty guests followed.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church has postponed the sale from November 21 to November 28. The event, in the Selin building, will feature many fancy articles, children's clothing, and other items suitable for Christmas gifts.
Miss Suzan Gally was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Mrs Arthur Olson at her home on Saturday evening. Music and dancing entertained guests and at 11 30 luncheon was served to fifteen attendees. Miss Gally departs tomorrow night for Chicago where she will be employed.
Mrs J A Kallander hosted a second bridge party at her home Monday evening. Five tables played and prizes for high score went to Mrs R J Mullen and Mrs Iver Hagen. Luncheon was served.
Mrs. Joseph Jezek entertained guests at a Tuesday card party at her home. The 500 game was played at five tables with prizes to Mrs. John Moselle and Krenny James and consolations to Mrs. Paul Becker and Clarence Canfield. A luncheon followed for 22 guests. Also, Mrs. Henry Murray hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering with a social hour and luncheon. Guests included Mrs. Neil Brennan, Mrs. Frank Gimski, Mrs. Leo Brennan of Hurley, Mrs. William Strough, Mrs. Louis Osier, and Mrs. Jack Strough of Wakefield.
The third in a series of bridge parties was held at Mrs. Thomas Jefferys home on Wednesday evening. Four tables were in play and high scores went to Mrs. Jeffery and Miss Edith King. Luncheon followed for eight guests.
A social item notes Mrs. Michael Cajkowski acted as hostess for a party celebrating an Eighth birthday. Guests attended and the event emphasized family and community ties within the local neighborhood.
A Tuesday birthday party at the hostess’s home celebrated Dorothy’s eighth anniversary with games and a 5:30 luncheon. The pink and white themed table featured a matching birthday cake while Dorothy received many gifts from guests Helen Jozwick, Laura Wajciekowsk, Isabelle, Ruth and George Winkoski, Laura and Cora Williams, Kathryn and William Cajkowski.
A large gathering of adult residents from Bessemer Township enjoyed a lively party at Puritan School last evening. The program featured the Red Jackets orchestra, soloists Miss Marcella Rutiman and Mrs. Peter Westin, Junior High School Chorus, readings by Miss Katherine Donich, addresses by Mr. Dulebohn and John Helland, plus multiple musical acts including J C Watson Emil Erickson Jack Trevarthen George Sorenson and the McKinney Steel quartet.
Miss Pearl Bielecki daughter of Mrs Eleanor Bielecki united in marriage with Bernard Frenzel son of Mr and Mrs Charles Frenzel of Medford Wis Tuesday at St Sebastian church The Rev Fr C J Swoboda presided The bride wore white satin faced canton crepe and a tulle veil with a bouquet of cream and pink roses Attendants included Miss Stanley Bielecki and Miss Jane Kondziela The groom was supported by Stephen and Joseph Bielecki A dinner followed at the bride’s home for relatives and a few friends Out of town guests included Mrs Charles Frenzel and Mrs Fred Frenzel of Medford They plan to reside in the city.
Wis mother and sister in law of the bridegroom and Mrs Jenatz Rondsla and three children of Stevens Point Wis.
In Selins, free demonstrations of the Maytag electric washer are offered with no obligation. Ads claim thousands of housewives choose Maytag, noting high buyer interest and peer recommendations.
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