Memorial Day Parade in Bessemer largest in years
The Memorial Day event in Bessemer drew a large crowd with a 2:00 pm procession led by Post Commander J. M. Johnson and the American Legion Guard of Honor. Navy, Army, and Marine representatives joined 100 legion members, Mayor Byrne, Judge Baird, the city band, boy scouts, and 40 cars of veterans. Cemetery exercises included a welcome, salute, speaker, benediction, firing volleys, taps, and the Star Spangled Banner.
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J. M. Johnson
Guard of Honor
American Legion
George Voemastek
Navy
Leo Ibeski
Army
Chas. Scavarda
Marines
Byrne
Baird
Legion
J. M. Johnston
America—Band
Eels
Baleyski
Star Spangled Banner
Sokol Gondek wed at Holy Trinity Ironwood May 1981
Miss Elizabeth Sokol of Ironwood married Walter Gondek of Bessemer Monday morning at Holy Trinity church. Rev. Father Spitzer officiated. The bride wore white crepe de chine with a long tulle veil and lilies of the valley, and carried white roses. The groom was attended by Andrew Morchalek. They will reside in Bessemer.
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Holy Trinity Church
Ironwood
Elizabeth Sokol
Walter Gondek
Bessemer
Father Spitzer
Susan Voidek
Andrew Morchalek
Mrs. Gondek
Funeral services held for Cleo Whitburn at Whitburn home and Methodist church
Funeral services for Cleo Whitburn of Whitburn were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Whitburn home and 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. Brown officiating. Burial followed in the Bessephammer cemetery. Relatives from Duluth and Crosby attended, including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams and Capt. and Mrs. H. Whitburn.
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Cleo
Whitburn
Methodist
Brown
Besse-phammer
Harry Wills Peliams
Duluth
H. Whitburn
Crosby
la- Minn
Lakeside Social Roundup Touches on Local Visits
Gordon Links, Miss Margar et Ham, and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Scavarda spent the latter part of last week at Lake Superior. Mrs. J. Goldman entertained Mrs. Adolph Skud of Ironwood and Mrs. I. Coke of Chicago last Saturday. R. M. Erickson returned Sunday from Marquette where he had been several days on business.
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Gordon Links
Margaret Ham
Pete Scavarda
Lake Superior
J. Goldman
Adolph Skud
Ironwood
I. Coke
Chicago
R. M. Erickson
Marquette
Farmer’s son trades colt breaking for car wrecks
A rustic image contrasts an old farmer who broke colts with his son who spends time breaking cars. Wry note on cost of living hints at cheap talk about prices.
A Caution on Boasting About Others and Cars
A historical remark warns against bragging about abilities by implying one should prove capabilities publicly. It notes an unspoken rule about speaking freely about a man’s wife or family, provided one refrains from criticizing the automobile he drives, illustrating social norms of restraint and judgment.
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American Legion
Citizens urged to take action beyond rhetoric
A call to the public to move from talk to effort, suggesting that real progress hinges on people rolling up their sleeves and engaging in practical work rather than mere display or paroles. The remark frames collective improvement as a function of active participation and tangible steps.
Sage Tea Beautifies and Darkens Hair
Sage Tea promises to darken gray or fading hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. A druggist notes millions of bottles sold yearly for natural, even darkening results, claiming hair appears youthful after one or two uses. A toilet preparation, not a disease cure.
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Wyeth
To Induce Sleep With Towel Wringing And Fresh Air
A brief note advises waking and sleep methods for the overtired. It suggests gently rubbing with a towel wrung out and breathing deeply in fresh air as effective means to induce sleep.
Pleasant bridge party honors Mrs G Boase at Mann home
A bridge party at Mrs Arthur Mann's home last Saturday afternoon honored guest Mrs G Boase of Negaunee. Prizes went to Mrs H Byrne of Bessemer and Mrs McDonald of Ironwood.
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Arthur Mann
G. Boase
Negaunee
H. Byrne
Bessemer
McDonald
Ironwood
Police staffing update and family visit notes
Herb Burt has been off duty on the police force for several days due to a knee injury from a late week fishing trip. Andrew Slomkoski is filling his place on the force. Mrs. J. F. Chamberlain of Marquette, visiting daughter Mrs. J. M. Johnston, returned home Monday, and Mrs. Johnston will spend the summer there.
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Herb Burt
Andrew Slomkoski
Local Trio Trip to Ashland and Washburn
Carl Repinski accompanied by Misses Burl Penglase and Mary Ossan motored to Ashland and Washburn last Saturday.
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Carl Repinski
Burl Penglase
Mary Ossan
Ashland
Washburn
Campbell Guests at Ashland Home of Daughter
Mr and Mrs S G Campbell of Ashland were guests at the home of their daughter Mrs H Byrne the latter part of last week.
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S. G. Campbell
Ashland
H. Byrne
Miss Agnes Sullivan Guest of Ashland Mrs Melanson
Miss Agnes Sullivan of Ashland has been a guest of Mrs And Melanson for the past week.
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Agnes Sullivan
Ashland
Jad Salts Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertorial copy promotes Jad Salts as a safe inexpensive remedy to cleanse kidneys and stop bladder irritation. It claims four ounces of the rad Salts in water before breakfast will normalize kidney function, relieve dull back pain, and ease rheumatic twinges. It mentions the product being made from grape and lemon acids with lithia.
Allies Unite in Defense of Liberty and France
A message from French war veterans, transmitted via the American Legion, urges American servicemen to continue backing liberty and justice, stressing shared sacrifice, dangers of postwar discord, and the need to preserve the ideals that sustained both nations in World War I. It cites bloodshed from the Somme to Alsace and the ongoing duty to honor fallen comrades.
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Lemuel Bolles
American Legion
France
New York
America
Sons of America
Somme
Alsace
Philius
To Decorate Graves In Honor Of Americans Buried Abroad
Barren County post No. 28 Glasgow Ky. leads with a 5 contribution toward decorating graves of Americans buried abroad, as wreaths and markers are organized by local veterans groups.
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Barren County
Glasgow
Publication Order In Gogebic Probate Court
The Gogebic County Probate Court in Bessemer sets June 14 1920 at 10am for hearing Emma Lahti petition to determine lawful heirs to the estate of Mayme Lahti and directs three weeks publication in the Wakefield Advocate. Judge William S Baird presides. Mary W. Strom registers. May 22 to June 12.
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Gogebic
Bessemer
Said
Vay
A. D
William S&s. Baird
Mayme Lahti
Emma Lahti
Wakefield Advocate
William S. Baird
Mary W. Strom
Register of Probate
License to Sell Real Estate in Teppo Estate Hearing Scheduled
State of Michigan and City of Bessemer announce a probate hearing for Nels Matthew Teppo minor. The estate seeks license to sell real estate, with a hearing set for June 10 at the probate office. Notices run for three weeks in Wakefield Advocate.
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Bessemer News
Sokol-Gondek
Tuore
Eas of Life
Asc
Drea
National Headquarters of the
Poilus Ask
CH. Bournez
National Executive Committee of the
Franklin D’olier
The
Exservicemen
Washington
Congress
Henry D. Lindsley
Minneapolis
Convention of the American Legion
Advocate Office
Scavarda
Bank Bessemer
Mich
Jos. G. Sauter
Iron King
Cli A ES
T. D. Qusanich
D.C.N.P
M.T
Ironwood, Michican
Stationery
Brotherton
Wakefield
Michigan
John J. Avery
Wakefield Drag Line
Nature
Miles’ Nervine
J. W. Thompson
Dallas
Texis
Miles
Victor Bertoni
the Publc
Parker House
A. Cormier
State OF Michigan
State OF
Nels Matthew Teppo
Nels Teppo
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