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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
1
A fragmented account discusses elegy registration and system penalties for transgressors, noting probation, prison, and parole under both parties since 1837. It mentions the University of Michigan's John R. Perkins and the institute of administration in a broad critique of administrative judgment and public safety.
The Wakefield winter sports meeting highlighted a large turnout with 74 000 attendees reported as the Straits area hosts a broad program including skiing, tobogganing and snowshoe groups. Speakers urged local support and a paid recreation director, noting city and school readiness to fund their part while calling for greater community involvement.
T Sgt. William Buckeye Brennan is spending a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs William Brennan. He is currently stationed at Fort Eustis Virginia.
The excerpt notes a politician's expansive state focus spanning all eighty three counties and his broad interest in influencing local affairs, indicating a statewide strategy rather than a single locality campaign.
At Calvary Presbyterian Church in Detroit, Lois Marie Scucoberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Scucoberg became the bride of Robert G Stevenson son of Mr and Mrs Stevenson. The ceremony featured bridesmaid Norma Stevenson and a pink taffeta gown with pink snap dragons and American beauty roses. A reception followed at the bride’s home for about 100 guests. The couple will honeymoon at Niagara Falls and live in Detroit where the groom works as an accountant for U S Rubber. he served three years in the medical corps including time in Persia. The bride attends beauty culture school.
Led by James Bugni and James Cudahy, Wakefield high school B team defeated De Padua Bs 24-12 at Ashland in a season opener. The locals played clean, aggressive basketball with only one personal foul called. The B team lineup includes Novak, Mezzano, Lane, Makela, Kuivinen, Haavisto, Bugni, Mall, and Cudahy.
The Wakefield Rotary club held a venison dinner Monday at the Plymouth clubhouse with William Brennan, chef, preparing the meal. A Conservation department film Wild Wings was shown. John Patrick of Ironwood attended as a guest. Clyde Benson and Roderick McDonald named December Youth Rotars, succeeding William Karling and Tony Sertich who were guests in November.
Wakefield hospital activity includes Mrs. John Green and baby Thomaston discharged, Nelg Krook admitted for medical treatment, Mrs. Lawrence Londo and baby discharged, and several others to and from the Wakefield hospital. Nearby, families travel for work and education, while sports and social notes reference local teams, weddings, and community events.
New 1947 Kaiser Special on public display at Wakefield Auto Company at Putnam and Aschermann streets. Features include unprecedented seating width, increased visibility, and careful safety and comfort design. The Kaiser-Frazer Corp product is a full size six passenger car with a 123 inch wheelbase and a 100 horsepower engine.
Local resident George Cavender of this city will join 85 other University of Michigan School of Music students in a symphony orchestra concert at Hill Auditorium this week. Cavender plays the tuba and Wayne Dunlap will conduct assisted by baritone Andrew B. White and flutist Nelson Hauenstein. This marks the orchestra's first appearance with more concerts scheduled throughout the year.
For the first time since 1941 students at the University of Michigan will enjoy a two weeks Christmas vacation from December 20 to January 6. Wartime schedules previously limited vacations to four or five days, now extended.
Planes outline a Christmas party by the Luther League of the First Lutheran Church on Wednesday December 11 with a pot luck supper. Members will exchange gifts of 25 cents. Entertainment committee includes June Lepiste, Doris Lake, Joyce Kannes, Douglas Maki, William Karling and Edward Kuivinen. Last meeting featured a Bible study. Mrs Bruno Saari and Mrs Henry Poikonen hosted cases. The lunch committee was unnamed.
A crash on US-2 caused about $300 in damage to the vehicle driven by Einard Johnson of Iron River Michigan after he was struck by another car. The incident details are incomplete in the fragment.
City opposition to settling the Cloon claim is debated as attorney Peliow attends the meeting. The suit, for 3250 dollars, arises from a warranty deed connected to a property purchase and was denied by the court. A circuit court hearing is expected soon after Wednesday’s election, while theater lease bids are due December 11.
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