Officials Hear Proposals for Power Project
City officials and representatives from Ironwood Bessemer Wakefield and Gogebic County towns heard Charles A Conro and his engineer Tregear present hydroelectric options at Agate Falls and The Gap on the Ontonagon River. Costs for dam sites flowage rights and transmission lines were outlined with 5 million to 9 million kilowatt hours yearly forecasts and power resale economics discussed. Charles Foster will inventory Wakefield’s distribution system to advise on public policy for potential Lake Superior District Power Company contracts or diesel or hydro options.
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Ironwood
Bessemer
Wakefield
Charles A. Conro
Rhinelander
Wis
Tregear
Agate Falls
Gap
Ontonagon
Gogebic Range
Ay Muny
Comro
Conro
Charles Foster
Duluth
Lake Superior Distric Power Company
Wakefield Athletic Club to Hold Monday Night Meeting
The Wakefield Athletic Club schedules its monthly gathering at the Community building Monday at 8 PM. President Roman Rydeski named S T Bonino chair of entertainment with a committee planning a badger fight and other features, while lunch duties rest with Marshal Lepinski and D M Dimitroff. Members urged to renew, gym and indoor sports plans are outlined, including basketball not sponsored by the club but available via independent teams.
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Wakefield Athletic Club
Roman Rydeski
S. T. Bonino
Bonino
Marshal Lepinski
D. M. Dimitroff
Lowe
Ore Season Closes as Shipments Hit New Low
The dullest ore shipping season in six years ends as the final cargo is sent down the lower lakes. Only 3,567,985 tons were shipped in 1932, the smallest since 1886, with 1931 at 23,467,787 tons and the 1929 record at 65,204,600 tons. Unemployment is eased by winter plants stocking ore. 150 men at Sunday Lake and 100 at Wakefield work eight hours monthly or six hours daily, respectively, as production is cut back and stocks are built for 1933.
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Steel
Eye Iron Age
Lake Superior
Sunday Lake
Wakefield
Wakefield Pit
Wakefield trio found guilty in robbery case
Wakefield men George Hautala and John Tep were found guilty of robbery while unarmed by a jury on Friday afternoon. Matt Wills was found guilty of assaulting Mike Shtulich. Feun, previously convicted in August, is serving a Marquette sentence. The trio, arrested after an incident near Brandt Bros, faces sentencing next week.
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Wakefield
George Hautala
John Tep
Gu Ty
Matt Wills
Mike Shtulich
Feun
Marquette
Sutulich
Brandt Bros
Waker
Pani
Children’s Band Booking For Wakefield Theater Event
A children’s musical group ages six to twelve led by Walter 7 of Ironwood is booked by A. L. Picker for a Wakefield theater show on December 18. Additional details to follow. Mrs J J Rummel at Whitewater Wis attended her sister’s funeral.
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Walter 7
Ironwood
A. L. Picker
Wakefield Theater
J. J. Rummel
Whitewater, Wis
Cards To Play Iron Mountain Next
Mountaineers led by Lars Thune visit Coach Wood’s Cardinals at the high school gym next Friday December 9. Iron Mountain’s inexperienced squad may be handicapped but Gogebic fans expect a tough intra conference clash after last year’s two point Card victory at Iron Mountain.
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Lars Thune
Mountaineers
Wood
Cardinals
Iron Mountain
Gogebic Range
Thyne
Iron
First 1933 license plates sold in Go gebic county
Ringsmuth Jr buys the first license tag from S T Bonino as 1933 plates go on sale this week. Steve Stoyanoff purchases the second set. Plates are smaller than 1932 models with a white background and large black numerals. county plates bear a leading G. Bonino handles daily applications.
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Ringsmuth
Anton Ringsmuth, Jr
S. T. Bonino
Steve Stoyanoff
Gogebic
J. Bonino
Christmas Program at Union Church Plans by 30-voice Choir
Union Church schedules a special Christmas program for Sunday December 18 with a 30-voice choir and string ensemble. Rehearsals led by Mrs Kenneth Duncan. Choir performs Haydns Christmas and And the Glory of the Lord from Messiah with Miss Calienetta Cobb soloing The Lost Sheep by Jordan.
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Union Church
Kenneth Duncan
G. G. Curtis
Jordan
Calienetta Cobb
Willing Case Heard On Occupational Death Claim
The Willing case to prove disability and death were due to occupational causes was heard before State Industrial Accident Board member S H McGregor on Wednesday and Thursday. Matt Willing died months ago after a long illness following prior work at the Medical. Testimony from many doctors across several cities was heard for both sides. The board has the case under advisement.
Board Rejects Bessemer Ballots for Recount
The recount of Bessemer precinct ballots begins amid disputes over sealing and legality. Judge of probate Harry K Bay trails rival M E Nolan by 51 votes, while secretary of state candidate Frank Fitzgerald gains votes and Abbott also improves. Only five precincts in the county are recounted on Friday as officials prepare for further sessions.
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Harry K. Bay
M. E. Nolan
Bay
Nolan
Frank Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
B. J. Abbott
Watersmeet
Abpott
Bessemer
Robert A. Burns
Wakefield
E. W. Massie
T. A. Landers
Ironwood
H. W. Gill
Crystal Falls
Leonard McMawnan
Mr. Walsh
Ontonagon
Abbott
L. R. Mulroney
Lansing
Fog
Albert Marks
W. S. Baird
Jacob Nelson
John Luxmore
Harold Erickson
Register of Deeds
William Kuivinen
D. C. Houk
Clarence Otto
Marenisco Township Tax Roll Ready
Tax rolls for Marenisco Township show $110,101.55 total to be collected at Merchants and Miners National Bank in Ironwood during regular banking hours. The tax rate is $4.64 per $100 of valuation, with funds recorded for County Tax $27,725.01, County aepy $2,954.99, Township Tax $4,000.00, School & mill Tax $38,193.35, Bonds and Interest Tax $14,000.00, and Highway Improvement.
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Marenisco Township
Merchants and Miners National Bank
Ironwood
Wakefield Fire Department New Year's Dance Planned
Plans for the annual Wakefield Fire Department New Year’s Eve dance are underway. The Community building will host the event, using both the ballroom and gymnasium for dancing with orchestra music broadcast to the halls via loud speakers.
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Wakefield Fire Department
Local residents attend events and travel during holidays
Iron River residents share travels to Chicago and Minneapolis and visit relatives during Thanksgiving. Grace Olson plans a Chicago weekend, while Anton Ringsmuth Jr and Nettie Grimson spend holidays at Crandon and Highland Park. Grayson Davies travels from Minneapolis for a funeral. Viola Hanson plans to organize a S F A branch in Iron River. Edward Graper heads to Rochester for Mayo Clinic procedure. Wakefield teacher accompanied by Mrs. Graper. Union Ladies Aid meets at the Community building with a 25 cent lunch served 4 to 6.
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R. C. Fish
Iron River
Grace Olson
Chicago
Anton Ringsmuth, Jr
Crandon
Wis
Nettie Grimson
Highland Park
Ill
Esther Haglund
Minneapolis
Gertrude Kirtland
Jean Langdon
Emily Parker
George Collins
Senet
Negaunee
George Davies
William Davies
Viola Hanson
S. F. of A. Lodge
W. S. Peters
Rochester
Minn
Edwin Carter
Robert
John Gilbert
Thomas Ashland
No Christmas Baskets To Be Distributed This Year
Relief Association to hold a Monday meeting to discuss winter relief plans as no baskets will be distributed to needy families. The executive committee cites funds on hand and anticipated relief needs, while Rotary and women’s clubs plan Christmas parties for children. A public meeting is set for 7 30 at the Legion rooms to review winter relief work and mobilize fraternal and civic committees. About 180 families have received aid this year including clothing and footwear. 109 baskets were given at Christmas last year.
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Civic Relief Association
Rotary Club
American Legion
Legion Rooms
Kenneth Duncan
W. J. Davies
Fred Brandt
Legion Post
R. I. C. Prout
St. Theresia Society
William Jacobson
M. C. Lawler
Lake Superior District Power Company
J. H
R. B. Wortley
A. F. Olson
I. A. Burdeau
H. A. Tressel
A. A. Bawden
John Gilbert
Clarence Jacobson
George Colberg
Margaret Feigley
New Basketball Rules Explained at Rotary Meeting
Coaches Duffin Trewyn and Schuler Sete Evening to Rotary members. Major changes include the ten second rule and the three second rule. Duffin described the ten second line across midfield and restrictions on returning the ball after ten seconds and a shot. The three second rule limits a player in the free throw circle to three seconds, forcing a quick release or shot. A. A. Bawden was added as a new member, giving the club its largest roster. Six new members joined in the last three weeks.
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Duffin
Trewyn
Schuler
Rotary Club
Mr. Duffin
A. A. Bawden
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