25 Apr 1936
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1936
Page
1
Plymouth mine expects to ship 400000 tons of ore this season under superintendent Anneth Duncan, marking the first full shipping period since 1931. About 75 workers will be employed at forty hours weekly as tracks and pit equipment are upgraded for a busy summer.
Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr told veterans group delegates that the treasury will have checks and service bonds on hand to pay the 2 million dollar World War II bonus. Administrators Frank Hines and W. W. Howes attended, detailing distribution through federal reserve districts. The Veterans Administration has 2,700,000 claims, with progress noted as rapidly advancing.
Wakefield sportsmen and Grand Rapids Press outdoor editor Ben East back beaver as top edible game. Beverages aside, beaver meat Impresses diners, selling for up to $2 a carcass and inviting wider appreciation to Michigan trappers.
Murray D Van Wagoner state highway commissioner announced 16 oil aggregate road projects with bids opening April 1 for 81.65 miles of surfacing on gravel trunk lines under a WPA cooperative program. The plan covers 149.8 miles in 14 counties with an estimated cost of 1,328,974 including drainage.
Northwestern Rail road begins daily service for less than carload shipments with Railway Express agency handling inbound and outbound freight. Aimed at Wakefield to provide next day delivery from Duluth and Ashland, and second day from Chicago, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Antigo.
One day after Easter services at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 11 a m Rev Theo E Matson will preach on The Church s Open Door The Luther League meets Tuesday evening choir practice Wednesday evening men s club Thursday evening in church parlors wives of members invited as guests Pastor Robert E Byquist
Union Church holds morning worship at 9:30 and a second sermon on the Catholic Reform Sunday service at 10:00 led by Superintendent Mr. J S Gilbert.
Marquette prepares to host hundreds of upper ul a Masons for the Francis Moore Consistory and Ahmed Temple reunions in May and June. Officials plan separate reunions May 13 14 and 15 for the Consistory and June 26 27 for the Mocha Temple Shrine, drawing nobles from London Ontario and several Temples in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Temple leaders led by Robert T Peters expect a colorful Shrine celebration with visitors from the Gogebic range.
The bride and groom, Dominic Bertetto and Miss Minnie Brackett, married last Saturday with Fr Albert J Treilles officiating. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and white accessories, corsages of Ardenias, and was followed by breakfast for 50 at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Wakefield. Mrs Bertetto previously worked for Mather and Company and mine operators. More than 150 attended a shower at Caspian Parish Hall.
The state Liquor Control Board this week adjusted the 1 am closing rule in Michigan. The change allows some establishments to stay open until 11 30 am for certain business needs including food service and quick sale of items.
State conservationists finalize plans to relocate more than 40 moose from Isle Royale across Lake Superior to the mainland. A trap crew baited a large box trap and loaded moose one by one into crates for the voyage, with D Ruhl and Hickie leading the effort. Most animals will be released near a Casino game area where nine of the herd already reside.
The board will open sessions at the hall next Monday and continue through the afternoon and evening. The home of one occupant is noted, with sessions scheduled for 9 o'clock in the evening.
Steel markets show activity in the past week with small point movements and rising levels. Industry indicators suggest cautious optimism as investors await further signals, with March showing a larger number of changes and expectations of stock adjustments.
Kuivinen and the board of trustees announce a schedule of religious services led by Jacobson and others. The program includes a Sermon by the Rev. Beruen Mateto a violin quartet by Mrs and choral singing by a men’s group and the Young choir. A cordial invitation is extended for the public to attend any service.
John C. Ketcham announces Basement Cleanup Day on May 5. State fire marshal teams will provide safety guidance and monitor the event. Local residents are invited to participate and assist in clearing debris and improving home safety.
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