Former Wakefield Resident Writes of Experiences in War
A former Wakefield resident recounts three weeks in war torn London area. She describes air raids, shelter life, utilities shortages and night duties at a sport center and American Outpost. The letter details bombs, time bombs, gas danger, power limits, and attempts to mail the News-Letter while under attack. The piece also notes wartime humor from Manila and a political joke about Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
London
John
Trafalgar Square
Butler
America
Wakefield City Commission Proceedings November 27 1940
Wakefield Michigan regular city commission meeting held at City Hall on November 27 1940 approved minutes from November 12 13. Bills including payroll and band salaries approved for payment. Health water analysis report deemed safe. Fire department reports received. Purchasing authorized to award fire equipment bids to lowest bidder. Public notices include Mine Aid Fund claims hearing schedule with Francis W Duffin as Receiver and city offices open Saturdays for claim hearings.
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Wakefield
Michigan
Cavender
Trebilcock
Colberg
Francis W. Duffin
Mich
Michael E. Nolan
Court House
Bessemer
City Commission
Change of Name for Carl Ahlskog to Karl A Smith
Notice announces an adult name change to Karl A Smith. On January 8, 1941 at 10:00 AM in Bessemer Gogebic County Michigan Court House Judge of Probate office, Carl Ahlskog will apply to change his name to Karl A Smith. Document signed by Carl Ahlskog Bessemer Michigan November 12 1940 November 15.
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State OF Michigan
Gogebic
Bessemer
Said
M. E. Nolan
Erick Sissala
Valpuri Sissala
Wakefield News
Michigan
Carl Ahlskog
Karl A. Smith
Carl A. Ahlskuu
Bessemer, Mich
Roman Budzisewski
Ray Steve Budgick
Change of Name of Adult Court Mouse in Marquette Michigan
Notice of change of name for an adult court mouse from Roman Budzisewski to Ray Steve Budgick. Hearing set December 23 1940 at the Marquette Court House with publication in The Iron Ore Diamond Drill and The Wakefield News. Also mentions receivership reporting and contact for further instructions. Public notices involve Pickands Mather Company and John Avery et al with employee notice.
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Marquette
Michigan
The
Iron Ore
Marquette County
Diamond Drill
Iron County
Wakefield News
Gogebic County
Frank A. Bell
Verona Mining Company
Sunday Lake Iron Company
Brotherton Iron Mining Company
Pickands, Mather and Company
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Heddon & Sons
Glendons
Dr. A. Brom
Germany
Philippine Islands
Manuel Quezon
Quezon
Manila
Hitler
Washington
Moses
Silvio L. Mascotti
County OF
Republic Steel Corporation
W. W. Hancock
Edward Anderson
Plaintiffs
Wm. Ashley
Fred J. Berg
Wilson
Kuivinen
City of
Hanson Brothers
Cleon Motor Company
Peoples Garage
Commissioner of Public Works
Chester A. Rydeski
Pickands Mather and Company
Peter Sale
William Harvey
John Avery
Et al
Congress
Michigan Railroads Association
Gwe
Louis Mezzano
Prop
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