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Newspaper

The Wakefield News

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1939

Page

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ASK FOR BIDS ON TRUCKS FOR CITY WORK

The city commission voted to ask bids on a carload of cement lumber for concrete forms and two dump trucks for the WPA street and sidewalk project. Four trucks are needed immediately to keep the work moving as funding is urged to continue the project and prevent job losses for over 100 workers.

Commission Nels Simonson Simonson N. P. Manley William Jacobson Gealees Ncock Street William Kuivinen Someth WPA Met

Card Party to Benefit DeMolay Chapter in Wakefield

Holders of Masonry and Eastern Star invites friends to a card party at the Community building. Proceeds support the establishment of a Wakefield DeMolay chapter. Fourteen Wakefield youths received the first degree at Ironwood, with others to complete work once the chapter is organized.

Eastern Star Aing Order of DeMolay Wakefield Ironwood

Ahola Named Superintendent of Public Notice

Ahola succeeds William Karling as superintendent of public notice after Karling’s resignation received by Commissioner Kuivinen. Ahola assumed duties April 1 after serving as manager of Peoples Cooperative Store Co and later holding various city jobs.

Ahola John Ahola William Karling William Kuivinen Kuivinen Peoples Cooperative Store Co

Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunrise Service and Meetings

Immanuel Lutheran Church announces a 6:00 a.m. sunrise service on Sunday and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. The confirmation class meets Monday afternoon. Women’s and Men’s groups meet weekly with Missionary Society events planned. Janet and Betty Mae Sibley host Saturday gatherings in the basement. Pastor Robert E. Byquist leads.

Immanuel Lutheran Church WMS Walter Nan Vane Missionary Society Emvssiona Saturda Siavetes Janet Betty Mae Sibley Robert E. Byquist

Call for new laws to curb hostile election tactics

The writer decries slanderous campaigning and flawed state election statutes. They urge serious consideration of legislation to penalize those who engage in cowardly tactics, calling for public service to address the problem.

State Police Report March Activity Summary

The report notes March activity with 8192 miles of trunk line organized by police departments and 20112 gallons of kerosene tested for quality. Troopers averaged 11.6 hours per shift, totaling 1645 on duty hours, and 41 complaints were answered during the month.

Garvey Seeks Tax on Mineral Rights Owners

Lawmakers introduce a bill led by Representatives Garvey and Hooper to impose a yearly tax on mineral rights owners. They argue current laws exempt landowners who hold mineral rights, while citing Minnesota and U S Supreme Court references. The measure proposes a 10 cent penalty for noncompliance and outlines enforcement steps.

Garvey Hooper Gil Bo Deere Minnesota Iota United States Supreme Courts

Wakefield Seeks Re Election Amid Contested Candidacy

A Wakefield politician campaigns for re election facing challenges from a rival candidate and local party activists. The race centers on governance priorities and voter turnout in the upcoming election cycle.

Ebcadens Thee Ee Wakefield

Five New Officials Elected in Thromwood City Vote

Monday's city election in Thromwood leads to Giese Wel Bo and Savge5 winning seats with Coren Gapereie as son and Charles Keaton elected as mayor. A. W. Rigg serves as advisor while E. A. Edward and others fill remaining posts.

Eas Bo Laid at the Methodist Church Service

A brief church notice reports a service at 9:30 in the morning at the Methodist Church. It mentions a Sunday school session and a Seabee procession or possession event.

Eas Bo Seabee Posses Sahoel

Man Seeks City Work for Son After Arm Injury

Iver Lehto, with his arm in a cast from a sidewalk fall weeks earlier, asked the city commissioners to find work for his son as compensation for lost time. He stated 25 years of residency, no prior city aid, and that his son worked only two days since January 1. The commission offered no action but agreed Lehto deserved work and would seek opportunities for the family.

Son Iver Lehto Lehto Commission

Woman Dies In Marenisco Dwelling Fire

Mrs. Floyd Aldridge, 33, perished in a post midnight blaze that razed her home four miles east of Marenisco on state highway. Firefighters found the structure destroyed. husband, two children, and several nearby residents assisted, with authorities noting possible accidental ignition from live coals or a coal stove. Sheriff Pertile and coroner Moore investigate.

Floyd Aldridge Nick Petrovich Saveral Aldridge Ogi Salon T. Trree Aldridge James Amy Ironwood Marenisco Arthur Pertile Leo Isdebski Clarence W. Moore Bessemer Robert Rayoat Pecenty California Marenisco, Ormerly Rockford Ilain

Iron River District Winners in School Oratorical Events

Jean Frailey of Iron River led the first district test event on Wednesday. Tom McRae of Ironwood won the first in the oratorical contest, with Jack Peterson of Bessemer first in extempore speaking. Ned Mattakefield and Wilbert Pikka also placed, while William Hill joined the oratorical sessions. The district meeting will be held in Iron River.

Jean Frailey Iron River Tom McRae Ironwood Jack Peterson Bessemer Sete Eer Helen

Kleimola Named in Wake County School Event

Carl E. Kleimola, son of Mr and Mrs oe emer. The Rev R E om a performed ceremony Dee Kleimola is an early educator in Wakeia schools and a state of the local institution and Northern State College.

Carl E. Kleimola

Injured At Mine Earl Walton Fracture Reported

Earl Walton sustained a fracture after an incident at Sunday Lake mine on Tuesday night. The accident occurred amid ongoing operations with no further injuries reported and no details of the cause released.

Earl Walton Sunday Lake

Wakefield police oppose liquor licenses for three establishments

Police Chief Stanley N. Tyack urged denial of licenses for John Bugni Alex Harry and Frank Kanieski noting violations include selling to intoxicated patrons aiding disturbances and improper conduct in premises The commission tabled action and plans a special meeting next Thursday to hear objections and consider the chief report

Wakefield Bytanley N. Tyack John B. Bugni Alex Harry Frank Kanieski Tyack Eeerren St Rae Peat Liquor Control Commission Harju The Kanieski WPA Nestlay T Oe Gan Tek Obtara Tas Pea Mose Giansanti Giansanti and Co-Partners Commission

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Gogebic Eugene Elliott Superintendent of Public Instruction T. Thomas Thatcher Blanche Watson Ms. Watson Mr. Watson Watson John Mabel Maki) Ross Ross New County Board of Supervisors John B. Chappell Harry Kipke State University Lee Barnard-McKay Republican Kipke University of Michigan Board of Supervisors Frank Abelman Frank Alsomst George W. Kronberg
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