Bayfield County Journal
Bayfield County Journal Memories Column


Zoe von Ende Lappin, granddaughter of P.J. Savage, editor of the Iron River PIONEER from 1898 to 1952, has obtained permission for us to post the Memories and Yesteryear columns that are printed weekly in the Bayfield COUNTY JOURNAL, successor  to the PIONEER and other newspapers in the county. The COUNTY JOURNAL announced the upcoming Web postings in its Dec. 3O, 1999, edition with the headline, "Genealogy columns to appear on the web".

I would like to thank Eric Sharp, Editor of the Bayfield County Journal for his willingness to work with us in our genealogical search. We look forward to the wonderful articles that will appear here. Thank you also to Zoe von Ende Lappin for all her work and the hours of typing.

Iron River Memories

Beverlee Thivierge

Reprinted from the County Journal, Washburn, WI, July 27, 2000

Aug. 13, 1942

George KROG of Benoit, this county, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ashland last Tuesday morning, after being ill for several months with internal cancer. His wife passed away at Pureair Sanitarium eight years ago. Surviving are five children, three boys and two girls; one of the latter, Mary, has made her home in Iron River most of the time since her mother died. Mr. KROG was 56 years of age at the time of his death.

The half-million-dollar blaze that destroyed the veneer mill of the Penokee Veneer Co. at Mellen two weeks ago is now thought to be the work of saboteurs, and FBI agents have been on the spot conducting an investigation. The veneer materials produced at that plant go into the manufacture of cargo and training planes, and its importance may be realized when it is known that this was the largest plant of its kind in the world. A great deal of evidence of sabotage -- things that may not be printed at this time -- are in the hands of the FBI.

Homemakers throughout Wisconsin are being asked to join in the nationwide campaign to collect waste cooking fats, essential to the war effort as a source of glycerin for explosives.

On Monday of this week, Pat CHANTELOIS and his race horse trainer, Glen BARROWS, left by truck to take in several fairs throughout Minnesota, and (he) expects to be away until October. The steeds they have taken with them are Major Bowes, Hyland Frolic and Highlawn Lulu.

Fort Benning, Ga.: Promotion of John E. TAIIPALE of Oulu to the rank of technician V has been announced here by his commanding officer, Lt. Curtis J. IVEY. After completion of an extensive training course for three months, he will be commissioned a second lieutenant.

Miss Donna MUNSON of Chicago is visiting at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Dave GOLDBERG.

Mrs. Jack MITCHELL and son, Walter, went down to Minneapolis last Tuesday where the lad, 12 years of age, suffering from what is known as a "wry" neck, following an attack of rheumatic fever, submitted to an examination at the Shriner’s Hospital. He will take treatment there when there is room for him. Undersheriff Terry ARSENEAU brought them down.

Aug. 11, 1960

Gov. Gaylord NELSON will speak at a luncheon to be held at the Totem Bowl in Ashland. A committee, headed by Judge Thomas ANICH, a classmate of Governor Nelson at the University of Wisconsin Law School, is sponsoring the luncheon.

Muriel KLEINERT was awarded the Bachelor of Science degree at the annual summer commencement exercises at Superior State College on Aug. 5.

Ronald GONEAU, who is on the steamer Niagara Mohawk, spent Sunday at home

A volunteer crew has been working for two weeks at the school, making repairs, painting, etc.

The August meeting of the Green Thumb Garden Club was held at the home of Ethel HERITAGE last week. The August meeting is always held at Mrs. Heritage’s home and it has been her custom for years to serve blueberries and cream, so all of the members look forward each year to this treat. Plans for the Fair booth were discussed.

Alfred MANNIK has been presented a citation award from the safety division of the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Dept. for his safety record established in school transportation during the 1959-60 school year.

From Brule: Mr. and Mrs. Clancy JOHNSON and children, Artie, Paul and Julie, of Minneapolis, are visiting at the Anna JOHNSON home.

The Wayne LAHTIs, Reuben CLEMMERs and the Jim LIGHTFOOTs enjoyed a picnic at Copper Falls last Sunday.

A surprise (sic) farewell party will be held for Master Sgt. and Mrs. James LIGHTFOOT at the Reuben CLEMMER home next Sunday.

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