Wakefield City Charter Proposals Take Center Stage
Voters face two charter questions with implications for city government. A charter commission would draft a new charter, set its own wages, and cost an estimated 2500 dollars. If approved, a manager form may be adopted. if not, the current charter remains in force. A separate item outlines a planned Michigan University concert band appearance and local school music connection.
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City of
Wakefield
University of Michigan
Hobart
Ind
Revelli
City Extends Search for Additional Water Sources
The city authorizes the water department to test new sources to augment the current Chicago mine and springs supply. Frost and low snowfall have reduced water in many sectors, increasing demand. If tests prove viable and pass health checks, lines will be laid to integrate the new source into the city’s system at the earliest date.
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Water Department
Chicago
Plang
Ciy
Conservation Department weighs two Wakefield site options
The Conservation Department considers two sites for its new headquarters in Wakefield. An option on about three acres owned by Iver Hill at the US 2 and Bedell Avenue junction is under study, with further information sought on suitability. A second parcel from Hanna Iron Ore at Sunday Lake road and US 2 junction is also being explored. Final decisions will be made at the Conservation Commission meeting.
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Conservation Department
Wakefield
Department of Conservation
Iver Hill
US 2
Bedell Avenue
Hanna Iron Ore Company
Sunday Lake Road
Us-2
Sunday Lake
The
Conservation Commission
Burglary Suspects Arrested Near St Ignace
Captured at St Ignace are Howard Clare, 30, San Juan Capistrano, Cal, and Frank Stopa, 26, Hollywood, Cal, identified by locals as two men who tried to sell stolen property. They were arrested near St Ignace and returned to Ashland where they faced burglary warrants.
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St. Ignace
Howard Clare
San Juan Capistrano
Cal
Frank Stopa
Hollywood
Ashland
Iron Ore Shipments and Lake Superior Mines Update
Tenative schedules project 86 million tons of iron ore shipping in the coming season, rivaled by 1942’s record 93,495,392 tons and 1941’s 1,210,606 tons. Gogebic range output and Marquette Hull Rust totals show gains and declines, while rail car orders and shaft loading plans signal intensifying production across Lake Superior districts. Edwin C. Carter, 69, dies at Wakefield hospital after illness. funeral plans pending with Methodist pastor Rev. J. H. Oatey. He was born in England and settled in copper country before moving to Wakefield. Survived by wife and son William, with extended family and lodge affiliations noted.
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Lake Superior
Northwestern Railway Company
Marquette
Hull-Rust Group
Edwin Carter
Edwin C. Carter
Wakefield
J. H. Oatey
Methodist Church
Mr. Carter
Newquay
Cornwall
Eng
England
United States
Copper Country
Sunday Lake
Heing
William
Port Huron
Eastern Star
Special City Commission Meeting To Canvas Results
A special city commission meeting is set for Tuesday afternoon to canvass the results. The document references the city attorney and mentions theater gears being used in Detroit.
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Deroit
Feral Jeba Mine Accident Claims Life At Rock Fall
Milo Obradovich son of Mr and Mrs Themes Obradovich died in a mine accident caused by a rock fall. He had been moved to the Ironton mine from Plymouth and had planned to return. The event involved John Bonino acting chaplain Peter Delich and others with guards and buglers named. Wakefield schools will close early to send teachers to summer sessions at various colleges and universities.
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Ellen Bodoh
Wakefield
James Bodoh
Smith Street
Nekimi
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Wis
Gile
Themes Obradovich
Milo
Ironton
Plymouth
John Bonino
Peter Delich
Ted Radowski
Erwin Willa
Roy Maksfield
John Rudolph
William
March 1 1968 election notes show voter totals and polling city hall
The record states total electors and deaths data from 1046 to 1967 with nonvoting figures of 444 in 1046 and 563 in 1047. It notes about 30 percent of registered electors voted in 1967 and that polls will be at the city hall and open.
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Se Re, CO. &, DD
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Wake
University Band
Michael
Mickey) Polovitz, Son
Mrs
Michael Polovits
University of Michigan School of Music
American Bandmasters Association
Kappa Kappa Psi
World of Music
Etude Music
Ethel Cilek
Mildred Beissel
Adrian
Mich
John
Flint
James
Gogebic Range
Keweenaw
Gugesenior
Eas Eureka
Geneva
West Davis
Montreal
Newport
Penokee
Tilden
Jeba
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