05 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1936
Page
1
Kerry Young, a seven year old, clings to a payroll file as a forest fire races toward their camp. Ted orders him to guard the payroll and escape danger, while Jack drives the engine and returns with the crew, risking everything to save old Jack's money and home.
At a Friday meeting city officials heard W J Kisler of Fairbanks Morse and Carl J Simon outline a proposal to build a diesel powered electric plant funded from earnings over ten years. The plan would cost about 106200 with three 375 hp engines producing 250 kilowatts each. If adopted power could drop to six mills per kilowatt from the current rate, with projected ten year costs around 25 thousand for diesel versus 37 thousand under the present utility. A three fifths voter approval and no city funds are required. no action was taken.
In a nearing close, Webb Williams leads King vote with 7 600 tickets while Miriam Niemi tops Queen contenders. Other king candidates include Benny Gouza Billy Trezise Emil Grasso and more. queen candidates list Marie Djaniczak Ruth Mniece Helen Sutter Marie Castle Bernice Mali Audrey Hissey. Ticket sales reach 157.50.
Closing services for the Novena at St Marys Church conclude Tuesday night December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception. After evening prayers the blessing of statues will occur followed by a reception and a reorganization of the society with other organizations among men and women expected to take on new life.
An early report discusses transferring projects to the Emergency Relief Administration and outlines who may receive aid for children under the Social Act. It mentions county relief, W. H. McNamara, and the idea that some relief should be provided through WPA programs, though not all labor-market recipients are covered.
A Duluth man pleads guilty to stealing and will undergo an examination at Duluth Medical Center. Johnson faces further proceedings as the case proceeds in local court.
The Gogebic Range ore season closed with the most activity since 1930 as shipments totaled 77 957 tons on the carrier. January output boosted national steel ingot production to about 76 percent of capacity, a peak not seen in years and tied to the era’s unusual demand.
A brief notice states that no work is scheduled on Saturdays at the Rennie Loko winery, affecting shift patterns and operations. Local management announces changes to weekend hours, outlining implications for staff and production timelines.
City commission debated rushing bids for a maintenance truck with a $5,000 Public Works appropriation. Commissioner Kuivinen argued prior consultation was needed and claimed current equipment was overhauled for winter. New bids will be sought for a used Walter truck costing about 4,946 dollars and to fund overdrafts in other city activities.
St Marys basketball club plans a Sunday game against Sidnaw at the Memoriam building at 2 PM. Local players include Valesano Radowski Mihieve and former high school and college stars. A 5 and 10 cent admission will fund new team suits and boost the independent squad.
R P F, chief of police, announced strict enforcement of arterial stop rule on state and loop roads at all city intersections. Police will arrest violators. the move aims to curb reckless driving and acknowledge fire call needs in the eastern city area. Separate notes reference Michigan presidential results and school enrollment changes without clear context.
The Ingham County News notes Michigan's 1937 legislature will confront tax equity, delinquency and simplification of the property tax, plus improving school funding under a state aid plan. It contrasts Michigan with other states facing bigger deficits, unemployment and welfare costs, and flags three Michigan priorities: delinquent taxes, homestead protections, and welfare aid restoration, with continued coverage promised.
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