Michigan Republicans Struggle After Governor Fitzgerald Death
The piece analyzes Michigan Republican struggles with leadership after Governor Frank Fitzgerald’s death on March 16. It highlights Frank D. McKay and Edna Barnard as key figures, Elton Eaton’s challenge to their influence, and concerns about party unity, patronage, and electoral prospects amid internal factional battles and voter discontent. It also notes commendation for Supt. John Thomas’s physical education program and concerns about public health developments in schools.
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Frank Fitzgerald
Michigan
I . Ee
Elton Eaton
Wayne County
Barnard
John Thomas
Work begins on new US 2 road project this summer
Over 400 workers from several contractors will grade and pave US-2 between Iron River and Watersmeet. If early grading progresses, paving could reach Ironwood by year end 1940, with major sections aimed for completion by July 1, and potential extension of paved highway to Tamarack CCC Trail pending early season progress.
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Iron River
Watersmeet
Kreuz
State Highway Department
Iron River District
Ironwood
Herman Holmes
Crystal Falls
Gogebic County
Holmes
Smith & Kelly
Fitzpatric
Louis Garviglia
Detroit
Holmers
Four Mile
USS Res
M. J.bacco
Iron Mountain
Patey Farm
Westornet
Tamarack Lake
Iron-Gogebic
John K. Jackson
Paint River
Cook’s Run
Ironver
Jackson
Lincoln Avenue
Stambaugh
Milwaukee Road
Folt Crete Speedway
Gunneal Hills
Krenz
Cook’s UN
Tamarack
Holy Name Society Supper At St Mary’s Church
The Holy Name Society of St Mary’s Church will host an old time home cooked supper starting at 5 30 Sunday night. William Brennan will lead the affair and promises a meal like mother makes with brown rice, home cooked meats, vegetables, bread, pickles, coffee and home made cake. Public invited at a nominal price.
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Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
William Brennan
Mother
Wakefield Methodist Church Worship and Fellowship Service
Worship and preaching at 9 30 a m with theme And These Three Agree In One The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs guests will sit front church Public invited Church school at 1030 a m Epworth League at 630 pm afternoon devotion and discussion for youth
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Wakefield Methodist Church
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Yole
Clean Up Time Planned In City Aides Free and Paid Hauls
The health officer proposed a annual cleanup period during which the carriage department will remove one load of rubbish and ashes from each household for free. Additional loads cost one dollar each, with deposits paid to the city clerk at the time of service.
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H. A. Tressel
City Commission
Mrs Duncan violin soloist at Gogebic Range orchestra concert
Wakefield theater hosts the Gogebic Range cert orchestra spring concert next Tuesday at 8 pm with violin soloist Mrs Kenneth Duncan of Wakefield performing Lalo Symphonie Espagnole Allegro non troppo. The 45-member ensemble directed by Walter Daley includes local Wakefield musicians and is supported by the local post.
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Mrs. Duncan
Wakefield Theatre
Kenneth Duncan
Wakefield
Lalo
Haynen
Sigurd Jorsalfer
Grieg
Johann Strauss
Walter Daley
Ironwood
Saan Post
John J. Novak
Ion
R. B. Wortley
L. G. Wilson
Ann Saladin
Ellenay Marie Castle
Rita Bodoh
Jean Ver
Billy Trezise
Mrs. Joseph Sailer Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Joseph Sailer Mathilda Sailer died early Sunday at St. pay hospital Ashland after a brief prior illness. Born October 14 1898 she was daughter of the late Anton Ringsmuth. She married Joseph Sailer July 4 1925 Crandon Wis and lived on Brotherton street. Survived by husband four sons a sister stepmother two half brothers. Funeral at St Marys church conducted by Rev Fr Coupal. Pallbearers named. Many relatives from Saxon Coal City Crandon and Ashland attended.
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Joseph
Mathilda) Sailer
St. Pay
Ashland
Sailer
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Anton Ringsmuth
Joseph Sailer
Crandon
Wis
Brotherton Street
Anthony Joseph
Rogera Robert
Joseph Honzik
Anton Kings
Frank Sailer
Richard Baker
George Gillen
John Sailer
Franker, Jr
Charles Baker
Vincent Janke
Arthur Peterson
Ed Laneland
Saxon
James Parlis
Mary Swartz
Coal City
Joe Honzik
Herman Kronschnabel
Bertha Robert
Bo Hemacheck
Rose Sokol
Joe Sokol
Rose Weiser
Ironwood
Richard Cassietto Dies Friday Night
Richard James Cassietto aged 12 of Wakefield died Friday night at Wakefield Hospital after a streptococcus infection stemming from influenza. Three blood transfusions were given to halt the infection. Born October 30, 1936, in Wakefield he was a seventh grade student at the local school. Survived by his parents James and Mrs Cassietto and a brother Steve. Funeral services were held Monday at St Marys Church with pallbearers John Negri Adolph Bugni Louis Ravelli John Berga Peter Bruno Joseph Beber.
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Richard James Cassietto
James Cassietto
Fink
Wakefield Hospital
Richard
Wakefield
Steve
St. Mary’s Church
John Negri
Adolph Bugni
Louis Ravelli
John Berga
Peter Bruno
Joseph Beber
Wakefield area notices of moves and family events
Local notes list residents and visitors across Wakefield including Miss Helen leaving for work, Mr and Mrs Frank Ringsmith visiting in Minneapolis, and the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Vincent at Wakefield hospital. Many relatives travel to Duluth Marquette and Chicago for illnesses, funerals, and work.
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Mrs
Frank Ringsmith
Frank Prout
Minneapolis
Mrs. Vincent
Wakefield Hospital
Lucille Protean
Ernest Protean
Chicago
New Rules For State Tax Sale Next Tuesday
More than 400 property descriptions are listed for sale under a new state tax sale law. The ordinance requires payment of the original tax plus a six percent collection fee, with the fee directed to the county general fund.
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Seine
Pety
Sansom
Conni Teaneneen
John C. Vincent
Bessemer
Pei
Safety awards honor Plath Wakefield mines in district
The Plath and Wakefield mines in the Wakefield district received certificates of honor for safety achievement from the police association. The Holmes ety group notes long standing leadership in mine safety with consistent records. The mines are on the roll of honor for mine safety, earning the title Sentinels of Safety.
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Plath
Wakefield
Po Ece A. Se
Holmes Ety Association
Earsh
Safi
Delays on Permit for Coal Sheds and Board Actions
Action on granting a permit for coal sheds and coal handling was tabled. James T. represented WPA funding of 101,091 dollars. Boy Scout troop received ten dollars for expenses for ten scouts to attend a leaders' conference at Kingsford. Board approved Axel Hill and P. J. for the board of review. Residents complained about needed repairs to a cow pasture near the tie location.
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Gon
James T
Kingsford
Axel Hill
P. J
Board of Review
Tie
Arketielahi School Presents May 5 Program
The Arketielahi school will present a program on Friday May 5 at 11: 1m a. m. led by Arthur Kitti a noted Upper Peninsula musician who was once at Ge Chi Orchestra. The day includes a visit to Wakefiela and a 2:00 p. m. appearance in Ironwood.
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Nology
Arketielahi
Anton
Arthur Kitti
Upper Peninsula
Muscian
Ge Chi Orchestra
Wakefiela
Ironwood
Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Service
Immanuel Lutheran Church conducts Sunday service at 10 a m with confirmation class in the afternoon led by the pastor.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Paster
Coa
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Republican Party
Oe Walt
Richard Cassietto
Helen
Paren County Infirmary
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Anderson
Ne Taeee
the Wakefield
Elmer Johnson
Duluth
Steve Baltic
Steve Bobich
Mildred Davies
Topg
Roy Bedell
Marquette
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