Tax Paying Time for City and Township
The piece notes Michigan tax matters including a push for a four year term for state officials, liquor revenue and governance, and post war budgets, with town and city tax deadlines in Wakefield and township. It cites Governor Kelly, Robert S. Ford, and other state figures, alongside tax due dates and penalties.
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Kely
Robert S. Ford
State Department of Business Administration
Board of Control
The
Michigan Federation of Young Republicans
Gordon Walker
Detroit
Kelly
Ashland and area residents listed in hospital and travel notices
A compilation from Ashland area notes residents in hospitals and visiting relatives. Names include Mrs Matt Waataja and Mrs William Kenno receiving treatment in Ashland, Rev Fr Thomas Drengacz at St Joseph hospital, Arthur Haapola improving from a broken leg, and several people traveling to Seattle and Seattle visits. Also mentions Miss Selda Johnson heading to Seattle for visits and work, and Mrs Oscar Danielson and Mrs Oscar Marander planning Seattle furlough visits.
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Matt Waataja
Ashland
John Haanpaa
Virginia
Minn
William Kenno
Selda Johnson
Seattle
Wash
Thomas Drengacz
St. Joseph Hospital
Minneapolis
C. L. Anderson
Virginia Kovales
George Kovales
Ann Arbor
Victor Lepisto
John Miles
West Englewood
N. J
George Moen
Mabel Bullen
Laurium
Elisha Bullen
Kenneth Nelson
Bruce Mines
Canada
Nelson
Batt'sta Bugni
Mr. Nelson
Wisconsin
Arthur Haapola
General Hospital
Frank Nizzi
Lillian Harju
Jacob Harry
Thomaston Road
Kansas
Air Corps
Oscar Danielson
Oscar Marander
Linda Wakefield
City Records First Subzero Morning Temperatures
Temperatures dropped to as low as 12 below zero across parts of the city Saturday with the first reading hitting 10 below and the zero mark not reached until the morning hours.
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Mercury
Greetings From Immanuel Lutheran Chaplains in Service
A wartime letter from vice pastor T. E. Johnstone and Chaplain Clarence T. Seburg to men and women in the service. It shares spiritual encouragement, mentions Navy Coast Guard duty on Staten Island, upcoming recreation hall, bowling, family moves, and faith in God guiding through trials.
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Immanuel Lutheran
Seburg
Chaplains Corps
U. S. Navy
Salem Lutheran
Ironwood
T. E. Johnstone
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Wakefield
Navy
Williamsburg
Coast Guard
Staten Island
New York
Marine Hospital
Jesus
Clarence T. Seburg
Masons Schedule Meeting To Elect Officers
Agegebic Lodge F. and A. M. plans a Wednesday session to elect officers for the coming year. The group will meet at the lodge room with lunch and card games afterward. At a prior session, bylaws were amended to set the third Tuesday monthly meeting date.
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Agegebic Lodge
Mrs. Jaakkola Nets Third Straight Deer Season
Mrs. Jaakkola claimed her third consecutive deer this year near Happy Hollow on the Little Presque Isle river using only a 22 caliber rifle. The accomplished hunter maintained a steady pace as she outpaced others in the area with precise shots and steady aim.
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Ariel Jaakola
Happy Hollow
Presque Isle
Rotes to Entertain At Turkey Dinner
The Rotarianns will be guests of Rotary club members at a turkey dinner Monday evening at the Community Building. Each member may invite an additional guest. John H. Brown handles the program. William C. Crosland of Antigo Wis a former district governor and noted speaker will be the sole speaker. Cards and dancing follow the regular program.
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Rotary Club
John H. Brown
William C. Crosland
Antigo
Wis
Rotary
Sgt Benson Awarded Honor Posthumously
The Order of the Purple Heart was awarded posthumously to the late T-Sgt. Lloyd Benson. The war department informed Mrs. Sylvia Benson that he was killed in action in New Guinea on July 29 after 34 months of service and about 28 months overseas.
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Order of the Purple Heart
Lloyd Benson
War Department
Sylvia Benson
Sergeant Eino Tankka Wounded in Action in France
Sergeant Eino Tankka aged 32 was seriously wounded in action on November 11 while serving with American forces in France. His parents Mr and Mrs George Tankka were advised by the War Department this week. Before enlisting in February 1942 he worked for Connor Land and Lumber. He has been overseas since July of this year.
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Eino Tankka
France
George Tankka
War Department
Armed Services
Connor Land & Lumber Company
Court Denies Nolan Reinstatement to Bar
The Michigan Supreme Court denied M. E. Nolan former probate judge reinstatement to the bar on Friday. The court rebuked him for seeking reinstatement quickly and found proven charges meriting a disciplinary order beyond a short suspension.
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Nolan
Michigan
M. E. Nolan
State Supreme Court
No Parking on Wake Field Streets Overnight
The police department issued a rule banning overnight car parking on Wake field streets to allow snow plowing and removal by city workers. Chief N. Tyack warned violators will receive a warning ticket first, with a second violation leading to charges under the city traffic ordinance. Frank Tapin, 55, died Sunday afternoon at Grand View hospital after months of illness. He lived about 35 years in the area, worked much of that time in the woods, and resided with the Miskovich family on Verona road. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Mary’s church, with interment at Lakeview cemetery.
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Wakefield
N. Tyack
Frank Tapin
Grand View Hospital
Miskovich
Verona Road
St. Mary's Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Christmas seal sale receipts reach 1091 dollars
Gogebic County Health Council reports receipts from Christmas seal sales totaling 1091 dollars. President B E Larson urges families who have not remitted for seals to send payment promptly.
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Gogebic County
Hurley High Edges Wakefield In One Point Thriller
Hurley High tripped Wakefield by a 22 to 21 margin on Friday night in the second game of the season for the Cardinals. It was Wakefield’s second loss. The game was played at Hurley with a narrow final score.
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Hurley High
Wakefield
Cardinals
Hurley
Plan Ice Rink Opening Contingent on Weather
Ice rink opening plans hinge on continued freezing weather. With five days of heavy November snow in Wakefield, city engineer Nels Simonson notes eight to nine inches and a low of eight degrees above zero. Pvt Joe Gregory and wife visit his parents in Wakefield while Gregory serves in the Bronx. Mrs Anton Olson travels to Rochester to visit her husband hospitalized there.
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Wakefield
Nels Simonson
Anton Olson
Rochester
Minn
Delinquent Bills Very Low in Wakefield Utilities
Wakefield reports December delinquent water and electric accounts at 3.79 across three electric and one water customer, the lowest in local control history and likely the state. November totals: electric 3733.95 due, 3731.1g collected, 2.79 delinquent. water 383.71 due, 382.71 collected, 1 delinquent. The near full collection stems from a new policy due by the 20th with daily penalties. City Clerk presented the report to the city commission. upcoming talks with Lake Superior District Power Co address cemetery land purchase east of the existing burial ground.
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Wakefield
Water Department
City Commission
Lake Superior District Power Company
Wakefield E bonds meet portion of Sixth War Loan quota
Wakefield workers report E bond sales totaling about 20000 toward a 63000 county quota. In Wakefield township more than 10 percent of its 21000 E bond quota has been reached. House to house sales will continue to boost subscriptions as officials aim to meet the county total of 1079000.
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Wakefield
Wakefield Township
First Alternate to West Point Named for Douglas Trezise
Cpl. Douglas Trezise son of Mr and Mrs H L Trezise was named first alternate to West Point Military Academy by Congressman John Bennett. Advisements came at Camp Crowder this week. He entered the army in April 1943 with basic training at Camp Seibert Mississippi and later served in an ASTP unit and a signal service company at Camp Crowder.
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Cpl
Douglas Trezise
H. L. Trezise
West Point Military Academy
John Bennett
Camp Crowder
War Department
West Point
Douglas
Army
Camp Seibert
Miss
ASTP
Christmas Program At Woman's Club Wednesday
A Christmas music and readings program by the music and drama committee will headline the Woman's Club monthly meeting next Wednesday evening at the club rooms. Mrs. H. L. Trezise and Miss Alphie Windberg lead the women in charge, with Mrs. Isabel Anderson chairing the lunch committee and assistants including Mrs. John Best and others.
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Woman's Club
H. L. Trezise
Alphie Windberg
Isabel Anderson
John Best
John Bonino
Ruth Brotten
Robert Burns
Mauritz Bye
Mary Cardinal
Edwin Carter
Wakefield Hospital News Births and Discharges Update
Cpl and Mrs Koskela welcomed a son born Monday Nov 27. Cpl Koskela is at a Las Vegas army air field assignment. Mrs Koskela is Ruth Hallberg. Mrs Joseph Redman and baby were discharged. Mrs Samuel St John admitted for surgery on Nov 27. Felix Belongia discharged after woods injury treatment. Mr and Mrs Frank Stindt Bergland welcomed a daughter born Sunday Nov 26. Mr and Mrs Cecil Smith Thomaston welcomed a daughter born Friday Nov 24. George Mesick admitted for woods accident injuries. Mrs Oscar Peterson Verona admitted for medical attention.
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Cecil Smith
Thomaston
George Mesick
Woods
Oscar Peterson
Verona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guy A. Miller
Michigan State Grange
State Liquor Control Commission
Louis A. Kunsig
J. F. Richardson
George E. Bullen
Richardson
Bullen
Felix H. H. Flynn
Civil Service Commission
Alex J. Groesbeck
Groesbeck
State Planning Commission
Don W. Weeks
Arnold C. Renner
Chippewa County
State Conservation Commission
General Motors Corporation
Porcupine Mountain
Louis M. Nims
State Revenue Department
U. S. Department of Commerce
John A. Hill
Wiliam Jacobson
Leo Olson
George Graikoski
Matt Komove
Charlies Windberg
Fellows
Jesus Christ
Christ
Masons
Fred L. Pasker
Sgt. Benson
Tankka
Joe Gregory
Gregory
Andy Lake
Gregory's
Bronx
Pvt
Kilmer Hospital
Woman’s Club
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