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THE BESSEMER HERALD GOGEBIC COUNTY SEAT NEWSPAPER OLDEST PAPER IN GOGEBICjCOUNTY Subscription: $2.00 Per Year Bessemer, Michigan Thursday, September 1949 Volume 64, No. 35 CAESAR SCAVARDA TO RETIRE SEPT. 16 After 32 years, Caesav J. Scavarda: is leaving the outfit that gave him his first pair of long pants. "It's like pulling teetli," admitted Uie stocky, bald State Police captain, the last of the "old men who founded the organization--in uniform.

At 50, Scavarda, who could be facing his hest j-ears of police work, is stepping out as traffic division chief, on pension, to enter private industry nt a substantial increase over his $6,000 State Police salary. It is reported that the. trucking industry will pay him approximately 510,000. He retires September 16. Scavarda was IS, still in knickers, just out high school and a bridegroom, when Troop A the Michigan State Troops arrived in Bessemer because of iron mine labor trouble in 1917.

"I thought it was the Army, so I joined up," Scavarda said, "the Navy and Army had turned me down because of bad eyes and there was some confusion about this outfit. Then one day they called us together, gave us police badges and said we were policemen." From the mounted Michigan Troops, the State Police was created by statute in 1919. By 1920, Scavarda was a captain in the organization, dreaming with other officers of expansion and new police "We used to call it a 'shot in the arm' when we talked of a central crime laboratory, identification bureau and radio communication in the early days, but everything we dreamed about has become a reality," he said. Labor trouble has played an important role in Scavarda's career. "I've probably policed more strikes than any man in the police business in Michigan." he said, "and I'm proud the fact that not 10 cents worth of property was destroyed and there was no bloodshed in any strike in which I was involved.

"I know I went' down the middle of the road in protecting the rights of labor, management and the people." Believing that the way to prevent violence was to settle a strike, Scavarda was an ace mediator. He got both parties around a conference table and "kept them there until the matter was settled." He recalled one Instance in which State Police help was asked after a 100-day strike "when labor hadn't presented any demands and management didn't know what labor wanted." "I got that one over with in a hurry," Scavarda said. He has earned three meritorious service citations. He helped set up the first State Police training schools, operational procedures, pattern of establishing posts, co-operation of all law enforcement agencies in the' State and the uniform traffic law enforce; ment plan adopted by 42 Michigan cities, the state of New Jersey and Portland, Ore. There is a seven-Tear gap in Scavarda's State Police service record while he served as chief of police and acting city.manager of Flint from 1927 to 1934.

There la an intensity about Scavarda when he speaks of the State Police. He will utter no word of criticism about the organization. "Our motto is service. We live it," he said. "Anything that will result in the greatest service to the greatest number of people is the responsibility of the State Police.

We've lived that way and we believe News. Steelers To Play For NWM Title As a result of a meeting held (Thursday night) at the Crystal Inn at Crystal Falls, the- Bessemer Steelers. and Iron Mountain Chips agreed to play a third game to decide the NWM title. The game will be played at Kinssford, Sunday, Stpt. 11, starting at 12:30 Central time.

In turn the Chips will play a return game in Bessemer at a later date and the proceeds of this game will be turned over to Joe Fertile who suffered a broken leg last Monday. At the meeting Walt Schrader, president of the league, stated he would never change his decision made last Monday In awarding the championship to Bessemer. However, Manager Hugo Ippolite, representing Bessemer stated, "We have the trophy in our possession, and I don't think Iron Mountain can lick us and take it back. In. order to settle all this confusion, and for the good of baseball, we will play a third game." Forfeit Gives Locals NWM Title Although the crowd on hand for the game came prepared to see diamond activity, they were not prepared for what took place after the contest.

As a result of the Iron Mountain win, the teams were deadlocked at one game apiece in the series, calling for a third game. The Steelers were intent on getting the business over without any delay, while the Iron Mountain moguls, insisted that the Steelers play a night contest that same evening. Tempers flared, and it wasn't long before the fans took sides, and numerous arguments took place. The Steelers argued that they were anxious to get the game over so that they conld return home. They also pointed to the fact that the night game would draw few customers due to the inclement weather.

Iron Mountain, faced with the problem of paying its out of town performers, hoped for a sizeable gate in the evening and refused to play a double header. After a long and fruitless discussion, Walt Schrader, the league prexy, was summoned to settle the issue. Mr. Schrader-was engaged at some activity at the Kingsford Legion cluhrooms when he was called. When he arrived on the scene, the Iron Mountain bigwigs promptly went to work on Schrader, urging him to decide on a night game.

Schrader is presently engaged as Secretary for the Iron Mountain Chamber of Commerce, and the boys really had him on the spot- so they thought. After giving- both managers a chance to state their Mr. Schrader remarked: "I want to be left alone for five minutes. At the end of this time I will render my decision." He walked away to a corner of the park, and five minutes later he returned and stated: "This Is going to be short and very formal. Here is iny decision." Addressing the Iron Mountain manager, Trotsky Lindholm, he went on: "I will you twenty minutes to have your team on She field, ready to play ball.

If you refuse, I will be forced to award the league championship to Bessemer." In closing he added, "I am also resigning as president at this time." Mr. Schrader took a seat atop the bleachers, watch in hand, and waited the alloted twenty minutes. At the end of that time, he instructed the umpire in chief to award the game 9-9 by forfeit. A little later, Mr. Schrader presented Manager Ippolite with a beautiful trophy, emblematic of the league championship.

Manager Ippolite took the trophy to the bedside of injured Joe Fertile at the General hospital in Iron Mountain. Latest reports from Iron Mountain sfate the Chips have filed a protest, and will fight Schrader's ruling. Merchants To Play Wednesday Night The Bessemer Merchants will play the Ironwood Monarchs under tihe lights at Massie Field on Wednesday night, starting at 7:45 p.m. The game is expected to attract a large crowd as the two teams are natural rivals. BIRTHS Mr.

and Mrs. Louis (Jingers) Perotti, are the parents of a daughter, born on Thursday, September S. Bessemer Speed Boys Hancock High School Saturday, Sept. 10th 7:30 P. Massie Field Dedication of Lighting System Castle-Evenstad Hancock And Speed Boys Play First Game Under Lights Saturday Night Program Starts At 6:45 P.

M. Football fans from the entire range will flock to Massie field on Saturday night to witness the first athletic contest to be played under the new lighting system receutlv installed. Before the Hancock Bulldogs and Bessemer Speed Boys take the field, a brief ceremony will be held, starting at 6:45 p. at the band shell. A parade xrhich -will include the Bessemer high school band, The Bessemer Township band, the two competing football teams, and the ROTC color guard will take place.

The parade start at the high school and be completed at the band shell. At the band shell the program will open with the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner" by the bands. Mayor Ernest Shaw and C. E- Carlson, Superintendent of the Township schools will make brief remarks. Leo Maccani.

president of the Bessemer School Board, -will also speak. The lights will be switched on by Mr. Dyiii, electrical engineer for the Coons Electrical Company, who was in charge of the installation. The ticket booths at Massie field will be open at 6 p. m.

and tickets for the game -will go on sale at that time. Last week, Hancock held a tough Calumet 11 to a 6-6 tie, and from all appearances it looks as though Bessemer will have a battle on its hands. Coach Warren Smith has been working his charges overtime this weefe, in an attempt to correct the mistakes made at Iron River last week. Two newcomers, Talonen and have looked good in practice this week and fans can look forward to an improved Bessemer team this Saturday. MARY L.

JOHNSON HONORED AT PARTY The daughter of Mr. and Mrs- Leonard Johnson. Anvil, Miss Mary Louise. Johnson, was honored at a pre-nuptial shower last Wednesday night at the Anvil clubhouse. She became the bride of Edmund Mayer, of Oconto, Wis-, on Thursday.

Prizes were awarded for 500 rummy to Mrs. Mike Perpich and Miss Mildred Chovan; in 500 to Mrs. Andrew Busch and Mrs. Howard Brown; in smear to Mrs. Paul Sakaloa, Mrs.

John Chiapurio, Mrs. Paul Chernafe and Sirs- Ben Callovi. Lunch was served by Mrs. Carl Johnson, Mrs. Carlton Lindberg, Mrs.

Leonard Beissel. Mrs. Frank Halovec and Miss Ruby Tillner, Many beautiful gifts and a purse of money was presented to the honored guest. Sandra Jean Mooney Dies Wednesday Sandra Jean, the four year old daughter of Mr. ana Mrs, Joseph W.

Mooney, died at the Grand View hospital, Wednesday, Sept 7. Little Sandra had been patient for only one day at the hospital, tut had been ill for three dayrf. The cause ot her was given as Sandra was bora October 28, 19-14 and would have been, in the Ramsay kindergarten this week. She is survived by her parents, a brother, "William John, 11; a sister, Joanne, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

John H. Kent, Wakefield; and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mooney, Ramsay.

BACKMAN BIDS FOR STARTING BERTH John Bactman, a sophomore guard, drafted to bolster the depleted center ranks of Marqnette's football team, performed to the satisaction of Coach Frank J. Murray, this week. Backman, from Ramsay, tunned in a neat job of linebacking fn his. first defensive scrimmage as a center and probably will remain on the assignment, Mnrray said. The move was made because of the loss for the season of the Hill- toppers' star senior center.

Don Cnsack of Lake Geneva, Wte. MICHELA COMPANY IS LOW BIDDER The board of education reviewed bids on coal and contracted the Michela Coal low bidders, for the supply, of coal including 350 tons more or less of EUtorn lump for the Washington and Barber schools, at $15.15 per ton; and 270 tons, more or leas, of Elkora Miss Jeanne R. Castle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Castle, Verona, became the bride of Donald L.

Evenstad. son of Mrs. A. B. Evenstad, Ironwood, last Saturday at Christ the King church in Rani- sav.

with the Rev. Thomas Andary officiating at the high mass. Mass was sung by the church choir with' Mrs. Beissel as organist. Mrs.

Leonard Mayer, Bessemer, sang "Painis" and 1 The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a whito in sown with a fitted bodice, Ions sleeves, and a full skirt which ended in a flowing train. Her veil was edged with lace with a crown headpiece of seed pearls and rhinestones. The bridal bouquet consisted of tiny white mums and red rcses styled in Colonial fashion. The bride's only attendant was her sister.

Miss Patricia Castle, Verona, who wore a cherry colored Colonial fashioned gown and a Colonial fashioned bouquet of white mums and deep pink roses. The groom's only attendant was Jerry Kevan, Ironwood. Ushers were Patrick Castle, Kenosha, brother of the bride and Mark Dahlin, Ironwoort. A wedding dinner served in the Ramsay town hall and a reception was held there at 7. Mrs.

Vernon Peterson, Ramsay, cousin of the bride, cut the -wedding- cake. Miss Doreen Shogren, and Mrs. Dan Young, poured. Out of town guests who attended were Mr. and Mrs.

Conrad Hawkins, daughter, Mary Kae and son, Gary Dee, and Patrick Castle, of Kenosha; Mrs. O. P. Johanri and daughters. Susan and Reta.

Grad- ton, T. Mrs. George Hallenback, St. Paul, Mr. and ilrs.

Richard Jerow and children, Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Berena, Bancroft, Idaho. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs.

R. J. Diebold and son, Bobby, have returned to Yp- si'anti, after visiting with 1 her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Peter "Wrobleski. Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Bergquist and daughters, Karen Ane and Carol, ot Rockford, 111., spent the Labor Day week end at the home of Mrs. Bergquist's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bradley, Puritan.

Mr. and Mrs. Zigmund Godlewski of Lansing and Mrs. John Korhonen and children of Detroit visited at the John Godlewski home over the Labor Day holiday. Miss Althea Hoar, Detroit, and ilr, and Mrs.

Peter Stimac and children of Tri Mountain, visited last week end with the former's aunts. Miss Florence Davis, Mrs. Maude Williams and Mrs. Ida Bennetts, and Miss Carrie Davis. Miss Hoar is the daughter of the late Mrs.

Albert Hoar, formerly Miss Cora Davis. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mr. John Novascone Bessemer Herald Bessemer, Michigan Dear Mr. Novascone: The Board of Education, has asked me to convey to the Bessemer Herald its appreciation, of the Herald's service in raising the "Light Massie Field" fund. The Board gratefully acknowledges receipt of S929.39 as a contribution towards the expense of illuminating the field.

Wilf the Bessemer Herald in turn please convey the Board's thanks to all contributors. Very truly yours, E. J. OAS, Superintendent premium prepared stoker coal at $14.04. per ton, for the high school.

The hoard reserved the right to substitute for the Elkorn coal any other qualities bid by the Michela company. Prices bid were FOB to the school bins; oil treated coal -was offered at 20 cents per ton extra. It was stipulated that any increases or decrease in the dock price or in the freight rates, would be passed on to the purchaser. The only other bidder was the C. Hansen Coal company.

Mr. Charles Anderson and niece, Miss Emelia Swanson of Boston, are visiting at the Cari Nelson home, Yale and Arthur Swansea; North Ramsay. IRON RIVER TIPS SPEED BOYS, 22-0 The Bessemer Speed Boys went down to an unexpected 22-0 defeat at the hands of tlie Iron TUver Red Skins last Friday night at Xelson Field in Stambatigh. It was the season's opener for both teams, and neither team performed in an impressive fashion. Iron River scored early in the first quarter, after the Speed Boys had been held for downs.

McMa hon and Toti alternated in carrying the ball to the one yard line from which point, Toti plunged over. McMahon converted to make the score 7-0. On the kick-off that followed the ball was downed by a Bessemer player over the goal for a safety and two more points for the Red Skins. An intercepted pass by Iron River on the Bessemer 27 led to the second Iron River touchdown. Once again Toti plunged over from the one yard stripe and McMahon failed to convert.

The score at halftime was 15-0 for Iron River. In the third period the Red Skins found gaping holes in the Speed Boy forward wall and scored again. The drive was highlighted by a IB yard run by Toti. The Bessemer defense stiffened and held the Iron River team for three downs on the 8 yard line. On fourth down Toti plunged over to make the score 22-0.

Gerry Massa, Speed Boy back, brought tlie crowd to its feet in the third period with a fifty yard sprint off tackle but a penalty nullified the gain. Offensive stars for Bessemer were Bill Mannisto and Massn, while Milt Seeke and Rajala were great on defense. Bessemer Supercynski Giordana Budnik Lahti Rajala Kreger Olson Lindstrom Seeke Banks Kuusisto Perry Honz Odgers Heikkinen QB McMahon Mannisto HB Stickney Massa HB Wodzinskt Schmidt FB Tot! Substitutes: Bessemer: Contratto, Pingle, DeMarte, Evsich, Schneider, W. Hoeft, Evans, Pusa- kulich, Jurasin, Mussatti; Iron River: N. Heikkinen, Bewsher, Pearson, EHena, Aiken, Nolingberg, Dati, Tymmonds.

Score by quarters: Iron River la 7 0--22 Bessemer 0 0 0-- 0 CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS OPEN The U. S. Civil Service Commission today announced an examination for Ammunition Inspector (Surveillance) for filling positions in ordnance establishments of the Department of the Army throughout the United States. The jobs to be filled pay from $3,351 to $4,479 a year. To qualify for these positions, all competitors must pass a written test.

In addition, they must have had from 3 to 4M: years of experience (the amount depending on the grade of position for which application' is made) in the- receipt, storage, maintenance, and disposition of ammunition and its component parts, explosives, and packing and packaging components. For the higher-paying Jobs, one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. Provision is made for the substitution of appropriate training, education, or related experience for part of the required experience. At least one year ol the required experience (or the permitted substitutions) must have been acquired within, the five years preceding January 1, 1943. Competitors who attain an eligible rating in the examination as a whole may be investigated as to their fitness and suitability for these positions.

The age limits for these jobs, 18 to 6'2 will be waived for veterans. Further information and application forms may be obtained from the Commission's local secretary, Mr. Nick Re, located at Bes- semerf Mich. Post Office, from civil service regional offices, or from the U. S.

Civil Service Commission, Washington 25, D. C. Applications for the Ammunition Inspector examination must be on file the Commission's Washington office not later than September 27, 1949. Mrs. George Dunstan of Taconite, is visiting relatives here..