City Adopts Modern Tax System for Wakefield
Wakefield introduces a new tax and assessment machine to streamline rolls and statements. City accounts and finance department leadership credits Michigan Municipal League efforts and state approval of plats, aiming for faster, error-free taxation with reduced clerical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jacobson
Michigan Municipal
Akefield
Michigan Municipal Review
League
Michigan Municipal League
Michigan League
Wakefield
Department of Engineering
Michigan
Pontiac
Flint
Plymoet
Cookin
Grand Rapids
Oak Park
Owosso
Dearborn
Grand Haven
Muskegon
Brandt and Porter Win in Wakefield Township and Nearby Races
In Wakefield township Monday, Fred K. Brandt re elected supervisor with 149 votes to W J Weston 46 a 103 vote margin. J D Porter beat John Pollard for clerk. William F Johnson defeated Andrew Kranberg for treasurer. Other names include Bonn Johnson Nordin and Brown elected without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Clark
Victor Krautari
Raymond Peterson
Fish Licenses On Sale At Myers Co Store
County clerks and license agents will have 1930 resident trout and non resident fishing licenses today. Resident trout license costs 1 dollar for residents over 18. non resident license costs 3 dollars and covers all species. Last year two non resident license classes existed: 2 for all species except trout and bass and 5 for all species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers CO
Department of Conservation
Tax collection system eyed for Wakefield adoption
City officials discuss a new tax and water bill system once used in Pontiac and Wisconsin cities. The Auditor General provides information before action, with officials acknowledging past labor in transitioning records and asking taxpayers to aid in correcting errors to ensure a successful switch.
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Ely
Pontiac
Wisconsin
Wakefield
Auditor General
Michigan
Plan Program of Road Work for Wakefield Township
Wakefield township approves a $41,000 tax roll for road maintenance and construction plus $4,000 contingent fund and $16,240 for bonds and interest. Bonded debt at $53,010 will be paid, with full retirement expected by March 1938. Road projects include rights of way, drainage, snow plow equipment, and several named road and bridge improvements with specified allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Thomaston
eston-Nelson
Nikula- Huhtala
Morgan Mine
William-Hanson
Nick Jarvenpaa
Planter
Laine-Chlebowski
Beckman Bridge
Commoners Win Bridge Club Prize in Close Finale
The Commoners defeat Elite 28 to 20 167 in the inter club final at the Wskedoid Iron club house. High scorer Robert A. Burns leads with 2 976 points. Ben Bystrom tops Elite with 2 250. F Olson receives season prize for top winter score.
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Wskedoid Iron Club
Elite
Obert A. Burns
R. F. Cloon
J. H. Rowell
Ben Bystrom
F. Olson
Olson
Local Personal Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Community Events
James Sherman and John J. Bale visit on business from Marquette and Lakeview. Henry Myers family spends Sunday in Copper Country. Thoburn Davies visits W. J. Davies family in Escanaba. Harlan Johnson and son return from Duluth due to father’s illness. Kenneth Kitto of Detroit visits relatives. Kitto related to Wakefield Bottling Works. Jauch named Memorial Day committee chair. Jacobson and Ylvisaker named committee members. Bonino attends Knights of Columbus inspection in Iron River. Stannard to name July 4th committee. firemen's tournament dates await. William Jacobson birthday surprise. 26 guests. 500 scores won by Mrs. Anton Olson. Ches ter Jacobson consolation. R F Cloon high men. Harry Jacobson low.
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James Sherman
Marquette
John J. Bale
Lakeview
Mich
Henry Myers
Copper Country
Thoburn Davies
Escanaba
Davies
W. J. Davies
Harlan Johnson
Duluth
Mr. Johnson
Kenneth Kitto
Detroit
Kitto
Jacob Rintamaki
Wakefield Bottling Works
Carl Jauch
A. L. Stannard
American Legion
Clarence Jacobson
Herman Ylvisaker
Anton Olson
Chester Jacobson
R. F. Cloon
Harry Jacobson
Trout season opens May 1 in Michigan regulations
Three hundred thousand pamphlets with the 1930 inland fishing digest are available through conservation officers and clerks. The digest lists all changes, designated streams and lakes, and marks game fish. New rules require licenses for all anglers over 18 and for non-residents, with a $3 non-resident and a $1 resident fee.
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Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Department of Conservation
Lansing
Fish Division
Mich
1930 ore prices hold at 1929 levels for Lake Superior
Prices for the 1930 season were set on April 1 at last year’s levels with no advance over 1929. Old range bessemer fetches 4.80 per ton, Mesabi bessemer 4.65, old range non-bessemer 4.65, Mesabi non-bessemer 4.50, and high phosphorous ore 4.40 delivered at lake ports.
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Lake Superior
Old Range Bessemer
Mesabi Besse
Petition to Connect to City Sewer Sparks Building Plans Debate
Thomas Ashland asked the city commission for permission to connect with the sewer line on Sunday Lake Street. The commission pressed for building plans or blueprints, noting no ordinance compels disclosure. After discussion, the city engineer was asked to provide the cost of extending the sewer to Ashland's property.
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Lake Street
Thomas Ashland
City Commission
Commissioner Lake
Tom
Ashland
Legion May Propose Boy for C M T Camp
The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Michigan plan to send one boy from each post to Citizens Military Training Camps for 1930. Counties have quotas based on population. Michigan’s total quota is 1500. More than 600 have already been enrolled as the season opens. applications should be sent to Phelps Newberry in Detroit at once.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Michigan
Phelps Newberry
American Leame
Asl
Mr. Newberry
Reserve Officers Association
Hanson Elected Secretary of Gogebic County Fair
Mayor Y H Hanson was elected secretary of the Gogebic county fair association at a special meeting to accept Walter Swanson of Bessemers resignation. The new secretary was elected without opposition and will assume duties immediately. The fair is scheduled for early August with L Rummel of Ironwood as association chairman.
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Y. H. Hanson
Gogebic County
Sheriff Johnson Convicted of Manufacturing Intoxicants
Johnson, sheriff of Go gebic county, found guilty in federal court at Marquette of manufacture and possession of intoxicating liquor. Jury delivered verdict within two hours. appeal motion filed. Sentencing expected Saturday morning. Case heard at January term and continued to April term.
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Joan W. Johnson
Gogebic County
Marquett
Johnson
Ohnson
Bear
War Debts Hinder World Welfare and Good Will
Arthur Erickson, principal of Ironwood High, told the Rotary Club that repudiating World War debts would boost global economic health and goodwill. He warned that debtor nations gain while creditors lose, urging US initiative toward cancellation amid the Young plan’s long payoff. A sixth grade orchestra performed two selections.
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Arthur Erickson
Lronwood Senior High School
Rotary Club
Erickson
United States
Germany
Mr. Erickson
France
America
Newly Elected Pastor Conducts Immanuel Lutheran Services
Robert Byquist of Augustana College, newly chosen pastor of Immanuel Lutheran, will preach at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm services this Sunday. Sunday School meets at 9 30 am. Jacobson Brothers quartet provides music at the evening service.
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Robert Byquist
Augustana College
Immanuel Lutheran
Wakefield
Jacobson Brothers Quartet
Streams Open For Trout Fishing May 1 In Region
Trout streams open May 1 to September 1 across numerous tributaries including Black River Little Carp River Cedar Creek Cherry Creek Imp Creek a Creek Montreal River Mud Creek Middle Branch Ontonagon River South Branch Ontonagon River Presque Isle River East and West Branches Little Presque Isle Tamarack Creek Tenderfoot Creek and associated lakes. Pike lakes Cisco Chain Lac Vieux Dessert and Sunday Lakes also open May 1 to March 31 for fishing.
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Black River
Little Carp
Cedar Creek
Taylor Lake
Cherry Creek
Montreal
Lake Superior
Presque Isle
Pomeron Lake
Little Presque Isle
Tamarack Creek
Tamarack Lake
Tenderfoot
Tenderfoot Lake
Cisco Chain
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Dr. Cook
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Federal
Leavenworth
Kansas
Texas
Cook
William Leppanen
John Hautanen
Ironwood Township
Hautanen
George Frankovis
Bessemer Township
Jack Hild
Hild
Ole
Commoner Bridge Club Prize
Spain
Elena Pla
Rio de Janeiro
Legion May
C. M. T. Camp
Hanson
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