Last Crystal Falls Council Sees Longtime Officials Depart
The Crystal Falls common council met adjournedly to canvass votes, settle outstanding bills, and turn leadership to a new three-member commission sworn in April. Sam Bridges will be mayor for three years, with D. M. Rona and Arvid Bjork as commissioners for two and one year respectively. the incoming board plans early tax and assessment work ahead of May meetings.
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Crystal Falls
Tig Fly
Crystal Failx
Sam Bridges
D. M. Rona
Arvid Bjork
Board of Review
Gribble
Henry
Diepper Peninsula
Forest Fires Threaten Town in Dry Week
The week saw numerous fires near the city with a large blaze on the Bloomeren to Alpha route and another near Sawyer Goodman. A raging fire at Fortune Lake threatened Ole Os farm sidings until firefighters contained it. Extremely dry weather spurred arson risk and prompted requests for aid from Corintie reno.
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Bloomeren
Alpha
Ithreat
Fortune Lake
Ole Os
Fortune Lake Pehons
Food law violator in Crystal Falls faces pledges
Mr. Kennedy of the food administration found one violator in Crystal Falls, Joe Girolimon, who sold flour without required substitutes. He was compelled to sign a pledge of allegiance, pay fines, donate to Red Cross, buy Liberty bonds, and be barred from purchasing goods for two weeks while authorities reinforced compliance with wartime food rules.
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Kennedy
Crystal Falls
Mr. Kennedy
The
Food Administration
Joe Giroumon
Joe
Italy
Upper Peninsula
Bank
Joe Girolman
Michigan
United States F Administration
United States Food Administration Ss
United States
Germany
U. S
American Red Cros
Joe Girolimon
James. J. Gaffney
Ned Crows
Iron County
Liberty
Mr. Ga
Wages Increased at McKinney Mines April 16
A notice posted at the McKinney Steel Co mines states an April 16 wage increase of 10 to 15 percent for all miners and most workers, with monthly men excluded. The change follows a broader steel firm rise and marks the third substantial increase in 18 months, though ore prices remain unchanged.
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McKinney Steel Co
Steel Corporation
Ron County
Crystal Falls
Richards
Game Warden Lithen Enforces Violations In Week
Warden Lithen acted during the week catching violators including Gulotto Guixeppe for slaughtering robins. Fines were issued totaling 20 dollars for one violator and 10.06 with costs for others. County authorities praise the warden for impartial enforcement.
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Lithen
Gulotto Guixeppe
Gulotto
Tom Korpl
Henry Saloand
Victor Perl
Tray
Deasom
Inez Torlay
Devinnasemend
Lothin
Bristol Starts Monday in Widespread Service Complaints
A Crystal Falls Iron River rail service report condemns the St Paul division for chronic delays and mismanagement. Passengers face late arrivals, long waits at Bristol mine junction, and repeated holding of trains for switching. Officials point to government control as the cause, while locals blame deliberate delays and poor operations.
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Crystal Falls
Iron River
St. Paul Road
Bristol Mine Junction
St. Paul
Old Round House
Bristol
Tron River
Fingra
Wien
McAdoo
United States
Ten Iron Mountain food dealers fined for violations
Ten dealers in Iron Mountain were fined about 1000 dollars total for breaking food regulations. Investigations by Kennedy and McCormick found failure to provide substitutes with flour sales. penalties include fines from 26 to 160 dollars and Red Cross contributions. A court house meeting announced further penalties and business suspensions until paid.
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Iron Mountain
Tribune
Court House
George McCormick
Upper Peninsula
Kennedy
Ironwood
Donald O'Hara
Mr. Kennedy
McCormick
George Smoliner
Henry Saino
Anderson & Johnson
W. H. Seanching
Hal
Red Cross
Dickinson County
Rod Orons
Liberty Bond Drive Surges Across County Helped by Firms
The Liberty Loan drive began Monday with county wide energy. Ben C. Neely and Ira Odgers coordinated east and Crystal Falls efforts, reporting strong public response. Analysts note guidance from Chicago Tribune figures, urging purchases in proportion to income, while mining companies and banks exceed these guidelines by arranging employer payroll deductions and community allocations to meet the goal. The North Western railway shifts credit to each community for employer subscriptions, boosting county totals beyond individual resident pledges.
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Ben C. Neely
Crystal Falls
Ira Odgers
Mr. Neely
Chicago Tribune
Uiet
Lion County Bureaaxert Ag
Iran
North Western Railroad Company
Difficult Operation At Darling Hospital Report
Cyril Varney, long in Darling hospital since April, underwent a delicate operation last Friday. Doctors located the source of trouble with an electric light, removed the extensively disordered left kidney, and the remaining kidney is now performing duties as recovery proceeds. In other news, the death of Joan Fleher, an oldest citizen of Crymial Kalle, is noted as occurring Friday after dinner.
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Cyril Varney
Darling Hospital
Kit Hoyte
Joan Fleher
Crymial Kalle
Leonard receives national recognition for teaching and business leadership
The city hails G W Leonard for top educator status with a major post in Ontario Cal. He accepted a commercial teacher position at Chaffey Union high school and junior college through Ontario Superintendent Prof Morton B Hill. Leonard led Colton high schools commercial department for three years and plans to stay with the Mission drug store until fall term.
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George
Ard
California
Leonard
Junior ‘College of
Ontario
Cal
San Bernardino
Daily ‘Sun
Ontario School Board
G. W. Leonard
Colton High School
Chaffey Union High School
Morton B. Hill
Eaper
Colorado
Henes
C.K. Mead
Mission Drug Store
Colton
Chaffey Union
County boards drive care for poor yields results
Iron county changes push to make lazy, shiftless men support families. Arrest and convict a wife deserter from Stambaugh after Commission and Prosecuting Attorney action. Probate Judge Ritze backs the effort. Fuel administration allows plants to sell coal to employees for domestic use, preserving hardship in discontinuation.
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Stambaugh
O'tiara
Ritze
Iron County
County Fuel Administration
Rder
Atateneng
War Work Conference for Women at Tron River
A two day meeting for women of Iron, Dickinson, and Gogobie Atlcs at Tron River on April 23 and 24 will cover war work and registration. Mrs Uren of Houghton will discuss War Work Headquarters. All interested women urged to attend. call 17 for arrangements. Registration across cities to begin April 7 at the city hall as required by the governor's proclamation.
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Tron River
Iron
Dickinson
Gogobie
Uren
Houghton
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Bridges
Ross and
Bjork
Tom Penglase
Shiells
Pengrase
Meister
Corintie Reno
Buny
Abe
Lake Superior District
Lake Porta
Game Warden
Activitie
Gust Lethin
AMASA
Pentoca
F. Boy
George Leonard
California College
Willan Pierce Cme
Rode Inland
U. S Arsenal
Ted Crome
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