Mine Interests Must Obtain Tax Relief, Official Says
Alex D. Chisholm senior manager of Pickands Mather addresses Ironwood Rotary and Kiwanis clubs urging reduction of municipal and county expenses. He notes mining companies cut costs since 1929, but taxes remained high, citing Wakefield where 95 percent of city taxes come from the mines. He cites wage cuts, plant maintenance reductions, and lease adjustments, but stresses taxes as the persistent burden. The speech includes tables and continues on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood Commercial Association
Rotary and
Kiwanis Calbs
Alex D. Chisholm
Pickands
Mather
Chisholm
Wakefield
Ironwood
Mr. Chisholm
Langlight
Oliver Iron Mining Co
M. A. Hanna Company
Ish license fight is lost in Michigan House
Proponents push for a general 60 cent fishing license. bill sent back to committee with general license eliminated and a $1 resident trout license substituted. Nonresident licenses rise to $2 and revenue funds trout propagation. County options debated for a 50 cent fee on non trout fishing. Representative O Neill doubts a general rod license can pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Melvin H. Lee
Royal Oak
Florida
Lawrence O'Neill
Paris
House
Power Company and City Reach Three Year Pact
The Lake Superior District Power Company and the city commission reached a three year contract on Wednesday evening. Wakefield will get electricity for distribution at nine percent above the past ten year rate. A Verona and Plymouth line adjustment will be set by a three engineer board, with projected savings from reduced overconsumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Township Board Chooses Fred K Brandt as Supervisor
The Ward township board organized for the coming year at a special meeting Thursday afternoon with Fred K Brandt named supervisor amid rumors a protest would be filed over his residency. Dr R I C Prout named health officer, Victor Lemmer accounting officer, and Robert A Burns attorney. Arnie Nikula cannot qualify as member on the board of review due to not being a township taxpayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred K. Brandt Oepete
Ward
Brandt
R. I. C. Prout
Victor Lemmer
Robert A. Burns
Arnie Nikkula
Board of Review
Personal notices of visits and gatherings across towns
Y H Hanson returned Monday eve on visit with friends at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee have gone to Calumet Mich to spend the Easter holidays with Mr. Lee's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Carlson have Ivan DelFavero returned Tuesday from Ashland where he has been recuperating. Mr. and Mrs. James Cummings hosted visitors Friday morn for relatives. Gertrude Nikula teacher in Manitowoc spending spring vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Erickson Ostling and son of Roscommon Mich returned home after visiting R. T. Seat. Mr. Gustafson visiting a relative. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brake have hosted guests. Brake in charge of engineering on several projects. A regular meeting of the local club will be held Saturday evening. The post has doubled its membership this year. a majority of 120 members expected. Ed Good of Ionia was a business visitor. Mrs. Richard Bennetts was honored at a surprise shower at Castile. guests included Oscar Hendrickson, Onni So and many others. Mrs. Bennetts was formerly Miss Aila Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. H. Hanson
Robert Lee
Calumet
Mich
Mr. Lee
Paul Carlson
Ivan DelFavero
Ashland
Ashland R
James Cummings
Gertrude Nikula
Manitowoc
Erick
Ostling
Roscom. Mich
R. T
Ormerly
Ply- Reining Company
Tere Teseday
Gustateon Ving Ar
Donald Brake
Brake
Ed Good
Ionia
Eay West
Richard Bennetts
Castile
Theodore Hill
M. Frank Vikanen
Axel Hill
Oscar Hendrickson
Onni
Gust Maki
John Lane
Toivo Komsie
Montreal
Wis
Bennetts
Aila Hill
Music to Feature Easter Sunday Service
Union church choir under Kenneth Duncan plans an Easter program with pieces from the Messiah and The Creation. The service includes violin duets, solo numbers, a double quartet and choir renditions led by the pastor, with several soloists and musicians listed in the program.
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Union Church Choir
Union Church
Kenneth Duncan
Lamb
Myan
G. G. Curtis
Schubert
Joseph
the Magdalene
Miss Cobb
Og Miss Adams
Pioneer Mr Simms Dies After Stroke in Wakefield
Death claims well known pioneer Isaac Simms who had lived in Wakefield 27 years. Born October 11 1869 in Dalton England he moved to the United States with early years in Oklahoma Utah before settling in Wakefield. Survived by widow and four daughters and six sons. Funeral services set in Wakefield with Rev G G Gill and others involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simms
Pony Gee
Mikado
Erena
Plymouth Ine
Dalton
Engreer
Isaac Simms Sim
J J. M. Hammer
Buck
William Mr
Hogebound
J. Ars. m A
Vera Simms
Drivers Warned on 1932 License Plates Deadline
Motorists face arrest for failure to obtain 1932 plates as officials explain the law allows permits until August 1 if information is lacking. In many areas people believe the half price applies before April 1, but the statute extends coverage to August 1 when permits cease to be effective.
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Department of State
Wakefield Iron to Join Idle Mines
After ten months of operation the Wakefield Iron company will close its Wakefield mine for an indefinite period citing completion of an emergency program. About 100 men worked six hours daily for seven days a week, with nearly 300000 tons mined and 200000 tons in surface stock awaiting demand. Inland Steel Co may take a sizable tonnage later, while Sunday Lake mine likely closes for the summer beginning May 1. An tonnage stockpile of 700000 tons exists between Lake and Wakefield mines, surpassing half of normal yearly shipments in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Iron Company
Wakefield
Ortley
Inland Steel Co
Minnesota Ranges
Sunday Lake
A Lake
Woman's Club Music Program Set by Local Group
The Woman's Club will hold a meeting at the A Building Club on Wednesday at 8 15 a m with a music program led by the music chairman Mrs L G igo. Performers include Cello solo Robert Bemoir Robert Duncan Trio Mrs Ken th Duncan Mrs Edward Grace Miss Alicia Kumpula Talk Os Wahlberg Violin solo Earl Jacobson Bassoon solo Elver Wahlberg. Hostesses are Mrs Joseph Winn Mrs E R 1 Mrs George Karling and Mrs H Trezise. Public invited.
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Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
A. Building Club
Acons
Ealent
L. Gigo
Nam
Robert Bemoir
Robert Duncan
Kenth Duncan
Edward Grace
Alicia Kumpula
Os Wahlberg
Earl Jacobson
Seventeen Minnesota Iron Mine Leases Renounced
Seventeen iron mine leases in Minnesota were dropped by operating companies on March 31 due to heavy taxes and high carrying costs. The action affects properties formerly held by Oliver Iron Mining Armour No 1 Inland Steel Co Loop 2 Inland Steel Co Wearner Inland Sake Co Wade Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co Philbin state lease Reinsoy Mather & Co Milford Amherst Min state lease Margaret Mininga Manganiferous Alstead Hillcrest Butler Allen Rossum The M A Hanna Franz Hanna Co and Julia Coates Tweed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeek
Ron A
Oliver Iron Mining
Armour No
Inland Steel Co
Loop 2
Ironat Inland Steel Co
Wearner
Inland Sake Co
Wade
Cleveland
Immanuel Lutheran Easter Service at Sunrise 6:00 a.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church holds Easter Sunday on April 16 with sunrise worship at 6 00 a m The sermon is The Meaning of the Empty Tomb Special music includes three numbers by a son A special offering will be lifted The Sunday assembly follows at 8 30 a m The Bible will be based on chapters 13 16 A choir meets Wednesday afternoon Senior choir Wednesday night at 8 The pastor is Robert E Byqui.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Robert E. Byqui
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A. D. Chisholm
Pickands, Mather and Company
State
Washington
Roosevelt
Lake Superior District
Wakefield Iron
Minnesota
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