01 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
1
Qualified electors are urged to consider a proposed 150000 bond to finish exploration and development of a new water source two miles south of Wakefield. The column explains revenue and general obligation bond options, costs, and tax impacts depending on voter approval or rejection.
A steering committee led by John Thomas inaugurates a local civil defense and citizenship training council with state and federal backing planned. Attendees include city officials, police, fire, health and education leaders as well as Legion members and the mayor. A meeting in Marquette will outline activities in Michigan.
The annual Boy Scout drive is near completion with receipts around $1000. R A Burns, fund chairman, reports $821.65 collected so far. The Connor Lumber and Land Co and its workers lead giving with $331, company matching employee contributions dollar for dollar.
School and county taxes are payable at the city treasurer's office December 1. Delinquent city taxes may be paid at the same time. All unpaid taxes after March 1, 1951 are returned to the county treasurer as delinquent. Up to January 10 a one percent collection fee is charged. After that date a four percent charge is made until March 1.
Coroner C W Moore Jr reports the body was frozen making cause of death hard to determine. The Wakefield man died Saturday night and was dropped by a cab at his cabin 500 feet from the road. Born in Sweden on December 25 1870 he immigrated to the United States in 1891 and later worked in Hurley mines before living on the Gust Johnson farm for four decades.
Local society items, military family updates, Thanksgiving visits, and holiday events. Mrs Nestor Niemi returns from Kenosha. families of Sertich Ahonen Kangas and Bedell share News. Scattered travels of relatives, a Christmas candy sale, a reading program at Wakefield Library, and birthday party for Jackie Fountain. A Wakefield basketball game vs Ontonagon notes a 45 42 loss for the Cardinals.
The city will use paper ballots for the Monday December 11 special election due to the recount and impounding of ballots and machines. City clerk Monica Kanieski announced machines cannot be used until checks are completed. voters eligible for taxes are asked to approve a $150,000 water development bond with a three fifths majority required.
Michigan State College in cooperation with Gogebic Junior College offers Europe Since 1870 Beginning This 20th Century with N. J. Rajkovich as instructor. Three quarter credits cost 13 dollars for twelve weeks meeting Thursdays starting January 11, 1951. Credits apply toward undergraduate and graduate levels.
Evelyn Maki daughter of Mrs Aila Maki has been named the D A R Good Citizen of Wakefield High School by the senior class and faculty. She ranks near the top of her class is active in many groups and will study nursing after graduation. Mrs Clyde Cain from Marquette spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Garnet Trudgeon.
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